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How To Plan Your Perfect Wedding At Bonnet House

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Planning a wedding can often feel like a daunting, overwhelming task. With so much to plan, coordinate, and choose from, wedding planning can easily turn special moments into stressful checklists. Here at Bonnet House, we believe that planning a wedding should be a magical experience, and we work every day to ensure that our happy couples are smiling throughout the entire process. If you’re thinking about planning a wedding at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, here are a few things you can expect.

The Bonnet House estate spans 35 acres, and offers a variety of exquisite settings for weddings of any size and aesthetic. Whether you are planning a close and intimate gathering or a grand and lavish affair, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens sets the scene for romance and timeless memories. Our dramatic spaces, such as the Hibiscus Garden, fountain courtyard, water front veranda, and tree-lined alee all provide memorable possibilities for your wedding ceremony. Aside from the exclusive use of Bonnet House property for your wedding, we also provide:

● Use of the property for photography two hours before ceremony
● Private use of upstairs bridal suite
● Personal Bridal Assistant
● Ceremony and Front Door Hostess
● Complimentary tram service for guests to be escorted from the parking lot to the main house.
● Free parking
● Rehearsal and Ceremony coordination
● Ceremony microphone and speakers
● Two hours for set up and one hour for clean up

Bonnet House showcases a rare combination of historical beauty with modern comforts and conveniences to ensure that all in attendance are properly accommodated for. We are happy to work with any gay, lesbian or other LGBTQ+ couple interested in having a beautiful wedding to create memories that will last a lifetime. We are truly proud to work with any couple, regardless of their sexual or gender identities.

Our rental fee covers only the venue, however, the estate works with many pre-approved caterers and vendors to suit every budget and design goal. Bonnet House makes no warranties or representation as to the quality of any vendor. For your protection, please obtain a copy of the vendor’s current license and/or insurance, so that you can be sure they are covered on the day of your event.

Our historic estate is a wonderful place to create lasting memories with loved ones. We hope that you consider Bonnet House Museum & Gardens as you plan your upcoming ceremony. For more information or to set up an appointment please complete our online form , or call (954) 703-2608 or email [email protected].

A Guide To Outdoor Weddings

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Are you thinking about planning an outdoor wedding soon? If so, our team at Bonnet House understands how daunting that task can seem at first. There is so much to consider when planning an outdoor wedding and Bonnet House can be there for you every step of the way. From bad weather preparations to finding the perfect caterer, Bonnet House can help ease the pressure on your special day.

When planning an outdoor wedding, the first thing you must consider is the weather and the season that you would prefer to wed. Typically outdoor weddings are most common in the spring, summer and fall seasons. However, because our estate is located in the center of sunny Fort Lauderdale, the beauty of Bonnet House Museum & Gardens can be enjoyed year-round, even in the winter time.

Deciding on the attire you feel is appropriate for your wedding is also an extremely important factor in your wedding planning. Do you want your wedding to have a casual or more formal feeling? Everything from the bride’s bouquet, to the bride’s maid’s shoes and dresses must be carefully thought out before your big day. Regardless of your choices, Bonnet House spans 35 acres and offers a variety of settings for weddings, ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners of any style and size.

Choosing the right catering services and vendors can be a challenge as well. This is why Bonnet House works with many pre-approved caterers and vendors to suit every budget and design goal. When planning your wedding, reception and rehearsal dinner, Bonnet House has made the process simple by providing a list of preferred vendors with extensive experience on the property.

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens offers a unique combination of the grandeur of the past with modern amenities, including a private parking lot, to ensure that the needs of any and all guests are accommodated. Bonnet House is available for rentals during morning and evening hours, and guests have the exclusive use of the tree lined allee, outdoor terrace, veranda lawn, hibiscus garden, and inner courtyard. It is also important to note that Bonnet House does not have air-conditioned banquet halls, however an air-conditioned bridal room is available for use by the bridal party. The renting party is also responsible for all services including catering, tables, chairs, staging, etc.

Whether you are planning an intimate gathering, or a grand and lavish affair, Bonnet House will set the scene for romance and timeless memories. If you’re planning an outdoor wedding in South Florida, you can contact David Wooden [email protected] to set up a tour!