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Small Wedding Venues in Fort Lauderdale

Celebrate your wedding along the Intracoastal Waterway at Boatyard, a waterfront restaurant and private event venue designed for intimate celebrations. Whether you’re planning a small wedding reception, yacht arrival, or private celebration with family and friends, Boatyard offers one of the most unique wedding venues in Broward County, where the beauty of the water becomes part of your day.

With coastal-inspired cuisine, flexible event spaces, and personalized hospitality, our Events Team will help create a wedding celebration that’s effortless, memorable, and uniquely South Florida.

A Waterfront Wedding Venue for Intimate Celebrations

Every couple has a unique vision for their wedding day. At Boatyard, we provide a relaxed waterfront setting where exceptional dining and attentive service come together to create meaningful celebrations.

Our private and semi-private event spaces are ideal for:

  • Intimate wedding receptions
  • Micro weddings
  • Wedding dinners
  • Elopement celebrations
  • Wedding welcome parties
  • Private family celebrations


Located along the Intracoastal Waterway, Boatyard offers a distinctive alternative to traditional banquet halls, combining waterfront views with a warm, coastal atmosphere.

Flexible Wedding Spaces for Your “I Do”

Our venue features a variety of private and semi-private spaces, ideal for gatherings from intimate dinners to larger-scale celebrations. With indoor dining rooms, scenic outdoor patios, and flexible layouts, we can accommodate anywhere from 18 to 200 guests. Modern amenities and thoughtful design make Boatyard one of the premier private event venues in Fort Lauderdale.

  • Dockside Patio Lounge: Perfect for cocktail hours, offering stunning waterfront views.
  • Fire Pit or Tree-Covered Area: Ideal for outdoor cocktail gatherings with scenic water views.
  • Private Event Room: Up to 60 guests in an intimate, refined space.
  • Full Buyout: Accommodates 200 seated guests or 400 for reception.
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Personalized for Your Wedding

Every wedding is unique, and Boatyard provides the flexibility to create a celebration that reflects your style. Along with our waterfront setting, coastal cuisine, and attentive hospitality, we welcome your preferred planner, florist, and décor team to personalize the space.

Highlights include:

  • Personalized planning with our dedicated Events Team
  • Welcoming your preferred planner, florist, and décor vendors
  • Flexible private and semi-private event spaces
  • One-hour venue access before your event for setup
  • Waterfront setting along the Intracoastal Waterway


Coastal Cuisine for Your Wedding Celebration

Every wedding celebration deserves an exceptional dining experience. Boatyard offers chef-curated brunch, lunch, and dinner event menus featuring fresh seafood, premium steaks, and coastal-inspired cuisine. Choose from plated, buffet, or family-style dining, complemented by handcrafted cocktails, curated wine selections, champagne service, and bar packages tailored to your event.

Our Events Team will help you select the menu and dining experience that best fits your celebration.

Celebrate Your Wedding Weekend at Boatyard

Your wedding celebration doesn’t have to end with the reception. Boatyard also hosts bridal showers, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, post-wedding brunches, and other private events throughout your wedding weekend.

Hosting multiple celebrations in one waterfront destination makes it easy for family and friends to gather and enjoy everything Fort Lauderdale has to offer.

Plan Your Fort Lauderdale Wedding at Boatyard

From bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, to intimate wedding receptions, our team ensures every moment feels seamless. With personalized service, breathtaking Intracoastal views, and a coastal-chic atmosphere, Boatyard is where wedding dreams meet the laid-back elegance of South Florida.

Let’s create your perfect day.

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Small Wedding Venue FAQs

What makes Boatyard a good small wedding venue in Fort Lauderdale?
Boatyard offers a waterfront setting along the Intracoastal Waterway, private dining spaces, coastal-inspired cuisine, and personalized hospitality, making it an ideal venue for intimate weddings and small wedding receptions.

Boatyard hosts intimate wedding receptions, micro weddings, wedding dinners, elopement celebrations, welcome parties, and post-wedding brunches. Private and semi-private event spaces allow couples to celebrate with close family and friends in a waterfront setting.

Yes. Boatyard offers both indoor private dining rooms and outdoor waterfront event spaces overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Couples can choose the setting that best fits their wedding style and guest count.

Yes. Boatyard offers curated brunch, lunch, and dinner event menus, along with buffet and family-style dining options. Menu packages feature coastal-inspired cuisine, fresh seafood, premium steaks, handcrafted cocktails, and bar packages.

Boatyard is located at 1555 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, along the Intracoastal Waterway, just minutes from Las Olas Boulevard, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Port Everglades, the Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and many nearby hotels.

To begin planning your wedding, contact Boatyard’s Events Team by phone or submit an inquiry through the contact form above. Our team will help you select the ideal event space, menu package, and planning details for your waterfront wedding celebration.