Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaBonnet House Museum & Gardens is a tropical oasis in Broward County.
Located on a natural barrier island, nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, here you will find a lush garden courtyard and a partially covered veranda. Our veranda faces a tranquil lily pond, home to graceful swans and the yellow bonnet lily for which the house is named.
Upon arrival at Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, you will pass through ornate gates, and the commotion of the outside world will fade. You and your guests will be swept back in time to experience a unique, intimate, outdoor wedding venue that exudes elegance.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens is convienently located on the waterfront in Fourt Lauderdale, Florida. Contact us today for more information about rates and tenting options, or stop by for a visit during normal tour hours.
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Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions
Property Rental Only
July 2023 – June 2025
Rates are based on the number of guests and the time of year. Rates start from $3,000 - $12,000 based on four hours of coverage. (Please check with the events department to confirm pricing).
Additional Hourly Rental Rate: $1,500 per hour (Must be scheduled in advance)
Tenting: A $2,200 mandatory veranda tenting fee will apply for the rentals October – April (White Tent Only).
Deposit: A $1,000 Refundable Security Deposit is required for all rentals. The deposit will be fully refunded if all Bonnet House Rules & Regulations are adhered to satisfactorily and no damage has occurred.
Membership: A $100 Bonnet House Couple’s Membership is required for all rentals.
Police Detail: A $250 police detail is required for all rentals up to 150 guests.
A $500 police detail is required for all rentals above 150 guests.
Renter’s Insurance: A Certificate of Liability Insurance is required from the renter for all rentals.
Rehearsal: Complimentary rehearsals are scheduled from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm the day before the wedding.
Discounts: Friday and Sunday, November to April a 15% discount. May through October, a 40% discount is reflected. (Please check with the events department to confirm pricing).
*Resodding Fee Mandatory: $1,500 for events in our Hibiscus Garden area (181-250 people)
Minimum Required Fee:
A $5,000 minimum fee is required for Saturday night events from October through May. The minimum applies to the rental fee and additional hourly rental fees only. Tenting and other fees cannot be used to reach the required minimum.
For all Corporate Rentals, please check with the events department for pricing.