Historic North Miami Beach Wedding Venue at Ancient Spanish Monastery

Ancient Spanish Monastery is a North Miami Beach wedding venue where centuries-old architecture, tropical gardens, and sacred spaces create an unforgettable setting for ceremonies and celebrations. Known as the oldest building in the Western Hemisphere, this remarkable property blends Romanesque and Gothic design with lush South Florida landscapes for a wedding experience unlike any other.

Couples can choose from multiple ceremony and reception locations across more than 20 acres of rare tropical foliage, historic stonework, and peaceful courtyards. Whether planning an intimate chapel ceremony or a grand garden reception, the Monastery offers flexibility, beauty, and timeless character.

Ceremony Spaces

Ancient Spanish Monastery offers three distinctive chapels, each suited to different wedding sizes and styles.

Chapel options include:

• Main Chapel — accommodates up to 150 guests and includes use of the pipe organ and organist

• Chapter House — a smaller chapel seating up to 80 guests

• French Altar — an intimate ceremony space for up to 10 guests

• Ceremony rental includes one hour for the ceremony and additional time for photography

Each chapel provides a historic and reverent atmosphere surrounded by centuries-old architecture.

Garden Ceremonies & Outdoor Spaces

The formal gardens at Ancient Spanish Monastery provide one of the most distinctive outdoor wedding settings in South Florida. More than 20 acres of landscaped grounds feature rare palms, Spanish oaks, banyan trees, flowering gardens, and historic stone structures.

Outdoor ceremony and reception locations include:

• The Loggia

• The Courtyard

• Banyan Tree

• Saviour Garden

• St. John Garden

Garden celebrations can accommodate up to 300 guests, offering a dramatic backdrop of historic architecture and tropical greenery.

Reception Spaces

Receptions at Ancient Spanish Monastery can be hosted in several unique locations that combine historic charm with open-air elegance.

Reception options include:

• The Cloisters, covered walkways surrounding an outdoor courtyard

• The Loggia

• The Gardens

Couples also enjoy the flexibility of bringing their own caterers, florists, and décor teams to personalize their celebration.

Create your own chapter of history at Ancient Spanish Monastery. Schedule a tour today to explore this one-of-a-kind North Miami Beach wedding venue.