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Faena Miami Beach

Guests arrive at a Miami Beach icon where Art Deco glamour meets contemporary luxury.

Faena Miami Beach is a hotel destination wedding venue in FL, United States, hosting 500 at dinner and 1,000 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$65,000 (our estimate), reached from Miami International Airport (MIA), 20-30 minutes. Best months: January, February, March, November.

Guests
500 at dinner · 1,000 standing
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Rooms
179 rooms
Venue website
Cost
About US$65,000 for 80 guests
Aisle estimate
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
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Season
Best weather Jan–Mar
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Getting there
MIA · about 30 min by car
Aisle estimate

About Faena Miami Beach

Guests arrive at a Miami Beach icon where Art Deco glamour meets contemporary luxury.

The Faena's theatrical interiors and oceanfront setting create an immersive arrival experience, with marble lobbies and soaring ceilings that signal celebration from the moment visitors step through the doors.

Weddings here leverage 12 event spaces, a private beach, and on-site accommodations that keep your entire celebration under one roof.

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I went to Faena with my family, it was my first time in Miami and the food, service, and location were excellent! One person in particular made our stay truly special.

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

Capacity

Seated dinner
500 guests
Standing reception
1,000 guests
Ceremony, seated
500 guests

Staying over

Rooms
179 rooms
Room types
33 listed

The ceremony

Outdoor ceremony
Yes
Indoor option if it rains
Yes

Money

A wedding for 80 guests
About US$65,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
Price
From US$325 per head
Included
Catering and drinks
Not included
Ceremony space

Getting there

Nearest airport
MIA, 30 min by carAisle estimate
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes
Guest transport
Yes

The spaces

Event spaces
Banquet room
Reception indoors
Yes
Reception outdoors
Yes
Space for dancing
Yes
Setting
Coastal

The place

Swimming pool
Yes
Sea view
Yes
Beach on foot
Yes
Gardens
Yes
Historic building
Yes

Services

Coordinator on the day
Yes

Food and drink

In-house catering
Yes
Outside caterers allowed
No
Bar on site
Yes

Venue highlights

  • Located directly on Miami Beach with private oceanfront access and a 1,000 sq ft spa facility
  • 12 event spaces ranging from intimate salons to grand ballrooms with capacity for 20 to 800 guests
  • On-site hotel accommodations with 169 rooms and suites, allowing guests to stay within the venue
  • Full-service catering team handles all food and beverage, with customizable menus and bar packages

The wedding season

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A sample wedding weekend

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Friday · day 01
  • 4:00 PMEarly guest arrivals; check-in at hotel rooms
  • 6:30 PMWelcome cocktail on oceanfront terrace
Saturday · day 02
  • 10:00 AMRehearsal in ceremony space
  • 4:00 PMGuest arrival and cocktail hour begins
  • 5:00 PMCeremony on beach or garden area
  • 6:00 PMCocktail hour and photos
  • 7:30 PMReception dinner and dancing in ballroom
Sunday · day 03
  • 10:00 AMFarewell brunch (optional add-on)

Costs and booking details

Getting there
MIA · about 30 min by carAisle estimate

Guests fly into Miami International Airport.

Weather window
January – March

The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.

Direct line
(305) 534-8800

Answered by the venue in local hours.

Questions about the venue

Can we have our ceremony and reception in different spaces?+

Yes. The Faena offers 12 event spaces, so ceremonies often take place in intimate garden settings or beachfront areas while receptions use larger ballrooms. Your venue coordinator can walk you through layout options during planning.

Is accommodation included in wedding packages?+

Room blocks are negotiated separately. The Faena has 169 on-site rooms available at group rates, which simplifies logistics for out-of-town guests but are not typically bundled into the base event fee.

What is the guest capacity range?+

Events range from 20 to 800 guests depending on space selection. Most destination weddings use 50 to 300 guests across multiple Faena spaces.

Are outside caterers permitted?+

No. The Faena requires their in-house catering team for all food and beverage service. They offer multiple menu tiers to accommodate various budgets and dietary needs.

Can we access the private beach for photos?+

Yes. The oceanfront grounds and private beach are available for ceremony, cocktail hour, and extended photo sessions as part of your rental agreement.

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Sources and booking notes

Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.

Venue wedding information

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  • Seated dinner: 500 guests

    “Accommodates up to 500 guests for ceremonies or seated receptions (indoor or outdoor) – ideal for grand celebrations”
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  • Standing reception: 1,000 guests

    “The largest single space is the Faena Forum, with room for up to 1,000 people to come together for a celebration.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 500 guests

    “Accommodates up to 500 guests for ceremonies or seated receptions (indoor or outdoor) – ideal for grand celebrations”
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  • Rooms: 179 rooms

    “With 179 guest rooms decked out in deep shades of red and blue that effortlessly harmonize with Miami Beach’s sparkling turquoise water, Faena presents you with the room of your dreams.”
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  • Room types: 33 listed

    “Premier King Room - Ocean Front”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Angela and Luigi declared their undying love on the pristine sands of Faena Beach, encircled by the gentle embrace of the ocean's breeze.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “Indoor event spaces and covered and uncovered outdoor areas help ensure you can enjoy backdrops that genuinely reflect your celebrations.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Faena Forum offers on-site catering and dining services with the support of the District's outstanding collection of restaurants and bars, offering locally grown produce while celebrating the rich culinary tradition of Latin and South America.”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: No

    “In-house caterer only”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Late night, take the after-party to Saxony Bar, with its gilded-age glamour and custom cocktails poured till dawn.”
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  • Price: From US$325 per head

    “This venue’s wedding packages begin at $325 per person, with full celebrations beginning at $30,000, including everything from delicious hors d’oeuvres and a four-course meal to custom desserts and a five-hour premium bar.”
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  • Included: Catering and drinks

    “This venue’s wedding packages begin at $325 per person, with full celebrations beginning at $30,000, including everything from delicious hors d’oeuvres and a four-course meal to custom desserts and a five-hour premium bar.”
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  • Not included: Ceremony space

    “Pricing: Ceremony fees range from $3,500 to $7,500, and reception packages start around $325 per person.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Faena Hotel Miami Beach offers valet parking”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Faena Hotel Miami Beach is handi-cap accessible and offers covered outdoor spaces, on-site accomodations, recpetion area”
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  • Guest transport: Yes

    “The service foundation includes parking, valet service, a shuttle to and from MIA for an additional fee, and a pet-friendly policy.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “As the day gave way to night, guests were ushered to the iconic Faena Theater, where the reception unfolded.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “When it’s time to party, bring down the house in an open-air reception on the Veranda of Los Fuegos or in the architecturally-stunning Faena Forum with magical sunset views of Indian Creek.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “In the evening, gather your nearest and dearest for an intimate rehearsal dinner at La Cava, our candlelit wine cellar surrounded by Faena’s 3,000-bottle collection of fine wine, followed by a post-dinner dance fest to live music in the Living Room with your bridal party.”
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  • Setting: Coastal

    “Beachfront”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Relax in our pool and beach situated on pristine white sand with our top-of-the-line services offered to help make your honeymoon an extraordinary experience.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “Or perhaps you’d prefer to set your celebration on our ocean-view lawn or in the plush Faena Theater with the stage set for a live band.”
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  • Beach on foot: Yes

    “The expanse of our district and sugar-soft beach is your canvas and playground.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “In the heart of a lush paradise, Nicole and Alex exchanged vows in the vibrant embrace of the Mammoth Garden, where the air was filled with the sweet fragrance of blossoming love.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “The property occupies the restored Saxony, a 1948 art deco landmark on Collins Avenue at 32nd Street, and Alan Faena rebuilt it with Baz Luhrmann and Catherine Martin, the husband-and-wife team behind The Great Gatsby.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Yes, one of our Faena team members will assist in the event process”
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