Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale - A Doubletree by Hilton
Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale- Doubletree is a beachside wedding venue located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Characterized by contemporary elegance, this hotel offers a relaxing and rejuvenating atmosphere in which to celebrate your momentous occasion. The property is nestled along Fort Lauderdale Beach near East Las Olas Boulevard and the Port Everglades cruise terminals. Guests will enjoy lounging by the rooftop pool during their stay, while you and your partner will be delighted by the sophisticated event spaces. The team invites you to say “I do” to a romantic getaway along the Atlantic Ocean in this dreamy seaside venue.
Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale-Doubletree accommodates more than 400 guests in several indoor and outdoor wedding sites. These include the Waterfront Gardens, a secluded white brick courtyard where you can exchange your vows underneath a canopy of lush tropical palms. Receptions can be held in the Grande View Ballroom, which seats up to 300. This banquet hall is dotted with white columns and features floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the breathtaking gardens. For grand affairs of up to 800 people, the Commodore Ballroom will be at your disposal. Exuding a warm ambience, this ballroom boasts a stunning chandelier and upscale accents that create a romantic and luxurious atmosphere.
The staff at Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale-Doubletree will work closely with you to plan your wedding, configure rooms, and handle the audio-visual equipment. They will also help you devise your catering menu, which can be fully customized to your tastes and preferences. Whatever your cultural background or traditions, these professionals will execute an event that perfectly complements your vision. Friends and family in town for the weekend are also invited to stay overnight in the hotel. Rooms and suites can be booked in blocks so that you and your loved ones can be close to one another throughout the festivities.
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Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale- Doubletree Reviews
Alanna Harris(other)5 out of 5 Rating
The ballrooms at Bahia Mar are stunning. Trish went above and beyond to make my daughter’s wedding a dream event. We researched many hotels in Fort Lauderdale and hands down Bahia Mar had the most spectacular indoor and outdoor settings. The food was incredible- our duo of filet mignon and sea bass was absolutely delicious (not to mention the au gratin potatoes and amaretto wedding cake). The main ballroom is a sight to behold with a ceiling decoration that is stunning. The room easily held 155 guests, a photobooth , cold sparks and an 11 piece band on stage, with plenty of room to spare. When we had to change our outdoor ceremony and cocktail plan to indoors at the last minute due to the weather, Trish did everything to make it perfect (and maybe even better!). I highly highly recommend Trish and the Bahia Mar for your big day. It was a dream come true! Reviewed on 18-01-2024
Cheryl Hannon(other)5 out of 5 Rating
Our daughter got married at Bahia Mar on 1/14/23 (the coldest day of the winter!). The setting for the ceremony was absolutely stunning and so many told me it was the most beautiful wedding they’ve ever seen. It was gorgeous! They even let the kids have their dog at the entire wedding including the reception. Trish Miracola was incredible. She and her staff went above and beyond for us the entire time. To keep our guests from freezing to death she scrambled the cocktail hour to inside at the last minute. A bummer we couldn’t utilize the beautiful dock space but what can you do? She has the patience of a saint, I’ll tell you that. The food was great, the view was spectacular and we had a BALL. The ballroom looked so beautiful and we were all very happy with Trish and all the catering staff. As a previous reviewer mentioned, the only issue was with the hotel itself. It is old. It has been updated but it has all the issues that come with its age. I would recommend thoroughly checking the rooms to see if you are ok with what they have to offer. They were short staffed as well, and I have sympathy for that, but it was still a bit of a drag for all the people we had staying there. Again, absolutely no reflection on the wedding itself, it was amazing. Trish, thank you for everything. You are an absolute pro and we really appreciated all your help and kindness. You are phenomenal at what you do! Reviewed on 29-05-2023
Sarah Friedman(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 22-04-2023 The ceremony and reception space at Bahia Mar was everything we could have ever asked for and working with Trish was an amazing experience. She was incredibly responsive and helped us put together the wedding of our dreams. The tasting went smoothly, the food was great, the bartenders were friendly and made excellent drinks, the meat and vegetarian options at our reception were delicious, the cake vendor they set us up with was fantastic, and everything was set up perfectly for our rehearsal dinner, wedding day, and farewell brunch including the drinks, food, linens, and service. I would say 100% without a doubt this is the IDEAL venue for for a wedding, and I would book my ceremony and reception here again in a heartbeat, however if you have a lot of out of town guests (which we did) I would strongly suggest creating your room block elsewhere. The only negative experiences we had with Bahia Mar was the result of the room block and our guests' experiences with the rooms. A lot of guests had difficulty being able to book rooms through our room block, and pricing was cheaper on their website than it was for the price the provided for our roomblock. At check in, several people were told that their reservations were not in the system and several more people had issues with no hot water, toilets backing up, etc. Even as the wedding couple, we had a hard time getting in to a room that was in adequate condition. The entire Bahia Mar team was so friendly and tried to help everyone out, but between the difficulty getting everyone in to rooms and the extremely slow elevators, I would pass on having your guests stay at the hotel during your special weekend. Despite our difficulties with the rooms, I want to reiterate that Trish and her team were beyond amazing and made our dream wedding come true. Reviewed on 01-05-2023
Stephanie Ferazzoli(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 21-01-2023 In January 2023, we had the wedding of our dreams at Bahia Mar. The hotel’s event coordinator, Jodi Cordova, executed my vision with perfection. Through our entire planning process, Jodi made everything happen. She was always communicative with us and even from our very first meeting, I knew I could trust her with my wedding day. I give high compliments to the rest of the Bahia Mar team, from the chef to the serving staff. I am still receiving compliments on how good the food was and how elegantly decorated the room was. (And I come from a big Italian family that knows good food) Our ceremony was in church, however, Bahia Mar hosted our cocktail hour, reception, and even an after party at their rooftop pool. From the hors d’oeuvres, to the plated dinner, to the late night pizza, grilled cheese, sliders and fries - we enjoyed every bite. Our family and friends made memories of a lifetime with us on our special day, all thanks to Jodi and the rest of the Bahia Mar team. Reviewed on 22-04-2023
Kimberly Henninger(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-03-2023 Jodi was absolutely the BEST! She went above and beyond and I had to worry about NOTHING the entire day and night. We had issues with our room, no fault of hers, but she did everything she could to help and fix it late at night. Reviewed on 04-04-2023
Ashley Barbato(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 02-12-2022 Trish was an absolute pleasure to work with! She happily answered all of our questions, regardless of how \"out-there\" they were, and she was very helpful the day of the wedding as well. As far as the venue goes, we got married in the gardens out on the intracoastal, had our cocktail hour on the docks, and reception in the ballroom. We got the most gorgeous weather (early December) and the venue was perfect. We were able to customize the menu to be exactly what we wanted (some of the best short rib we've had!) and the portions were much bigger than the typical wedding portions! Everyone was thrilled with their meals. Our out of town guests stayed at the hotel, and we had a beach day, the day after the wedding! We cannot recommend this venue enough! Reviewed on 02-02-2023
vanessa ventura(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-05-2022 We had our rehearsal dinner & wedding at the bahia mar and it was a really fun time! The staff went above & beyond for us. Jodi the senior catering manager was super nice and helped us with so much. She also made sure to respond quickly to any questions we had. The menu tasting was also espectacular . Our wedding went smooth and everyone had a great time. The only con was during cocktail hour on the dock, there was a yacht there that blocked the pretty ocean view. Bahia Mar can’t do anything about that, but I wish the yachts would be permitted during wedding hours. Other than that- the food & everything was perfect! We couldn’t imagine a more perfect day for our wedding. Reviewed on 10-05-2022
Laura Murphy(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-12-2021 We booked our Friday Night Welcome Dinner at Bahia Mar and worked with Michelle. The venue was awesome and looked perfect for our Friday night dinner. Michelle was so helpful along the way and was responsive, thoughtful and knowledgeable for all questions. Guests loved the venue and the food. We had our dinner in the Bahia Gardens and it had a perfect tropical vibe! Would definetely reccomend the place and working with Michelle . Everyone had a great time! Reviewed on 30-12-2021
Ana Mann(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-12-2020 Beautiful hotel and awesome staff!! We shortened our guest list from 180 to 50 due to COVID and Michelle was extremely helpful and understanding throughout the entire process. The wedding food was excellent and we received so many compliments. The outside garden is an absolute beautiful place for a ceremony and the ballrooms are gorgeous. We also rented the high tide lounge for an afterparty which was an absolute blast, the pool area was recently renovated which was very nice as well. We had an all around great experience and are so unbelievably happy with having our big day at Bahia Mar!!! Reviewed on 18-12-2020
Ariel Robelen(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-02-2020 Michelle Cannici is the reason for such an amazing review. She answered all of my questions in a timely manner, respected my specific desires for the ceremony, and went so far as to call the City of Fort Lauderdale to ensure construction would not take place during the ceremony. She worked wonders behind the scene to make our wedding day perfect. Reviewed on 13-03-2020
Stephanie Blitz(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 28-12-2019 The Bahia Mar was renovated not too long ago and it is beautiful! One of my favorite things is that the color of carpet in the reception room can be matched easily with other colors...I hate when places have ugly patterned green and brown carpets. The navy was SO pretty and became one of my staple colors (along with blush and rose gold)! The ceremony space is great for outdoors! They have a nice indoor option, but outside is stunning...it is even more beautiful that it photographs. If Michelle is your contact, you are lucky!! She is wonderful and responsive. She gets the job done and does not miss a touch on any of the details I provided to her. My guests loved the food and each vendor she recommended was great. I was able to book a room block and we even held our brunch there the following day. Reviewed on 08-01-2020
Andrea Deonarine(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-06-2019 2.\tBahia Mar is a lovely venue! It had the perfect mix of beach and modern vibes which was perfect for our reception. The hotel itself is very clean with a friendly staff and steps away from the beach. It is so affordable compared to other beachfront/oceanfront properties in the area. It is perfect for out of towners with the airport being less than 10 minutes away. Michelle Cannici (wedding coordinator) is super helpful and friendly. She is very knowledgeable in her work and always made my husband, my family and I feel welcomed whenever we stayed on property. We had some hiccups with the catering staff as far as servers but overall we enjoyed our reception. Reviewed on 30-06-2019
Mallory LaPella(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 11-05-2019 Michelle was so easy to work with and makes the planning process so easy. As a bride, the nerves and stress can make it feel like things won't fall into place the right way, but Michelle has always met me with a calm and reassuring demeanor. She answered my countless questions with such kindness. She has the wedding planning process down to a science in regards to the venue and has thought of everything! Bahia Mar was truly a beautiful venue and fit the style I had in mind perfectly. Thank you Michelle and Bahia Mar for making our wedding a success!!! Reviewed on 22-05-2019
Caitlin Crossin(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 08-02-2019 First, Michelle is the best to work with! So easy, gives advice if needed, listens, very organized and helped easy my nerves a few times. On top of a great coordinator, the Bahia Mar is beautiful! We are so happy with our decision to get married there and all our guests were very impressed. The hotel was just remodeled so very clean, modern nautical feel. Across the street from the beach and the intercostal in the back. Lost of yachts and docks made for great pictures. Highly recommend! Reviewed on 22-02-2019
Paula Pierre(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-12-2018 Michelle Cannici Catering Sales Manager provided exceptional services. Great location and great staff. Reviewed on 16-01-2019
Kara Naylor(not set)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-05-2018 everything at bahia mar was wonderful! we were very pleased with Michelle, the coordinator she helped us so much especially with a last minute change due to bad weather. she made every dream come true & the space is so magical. Our guests had so much fun & enjoyed their stay in the hotel also. Reviewed on 29-07-2018
Martine Mogel(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-05-2018 Michelle and the staff at Bahia Mar were wonderful! It was such a pleasure working with all of them through the process. Michelle went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for our day and it really was. We were very happy with everything! I also recommend using their preferred vendors everything from the cake, flowers, dj, and photography was great, it made it so much easier to plan everything. I highly recommend Bahia Mar!! Reviewed on 05-07-2018
Lindsay Piontkowski(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 24-03-2018 I can honestly not say enough good things about our wedding, wedding planning experience, and Michelle Cannici at the Bahia Mar! First of all, Michelle (the catering manager) is absolutely amazing at her job! She was there every step of the way, available whenever I had even the tiniest question, and helped to alleviate much of the stress typically associated with planning a wedding. Our entire wedding weekend was just perfect! Michelle reached out to all of my vendors the week of and they were all where they needed to be when they needed to be there on my big day! I brought in some of my own decor and Michelle and her team set it up beautifully for us. They totally nailed my vision. The ceremony/cocktail hour location along the intracoastal was just breathtaking. There were plenty of gorgeous backgrounds for photos everywhere we turned. The reception was upstairs in the Grandeview ballroom, which was recently renovated, and is just stunning. The large windows facing the ocean gave it such a pretty ambiance. Michelle made sure we stuck to our timeline and were happy every step of the way. Not to mention that the food was delicious and the servers were friendly! On top of it all, creating the room block was a breeze and everyone had smooth check in experiences. Definitely reserve the ocean front suite, you won't regret it!I got the wedding of my dreams at my ideal venue and I couldn't be happier! A million thank yous to Michelle and her team! Reviewed on 03-04-2018
Tricia H(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 18-03-2019 Bahia Mar is the perfect place for a wedding! We had our ceremony by the gardens and the reception in the grand view room. They have amazing views and the sunshine was on our side that day! Michelle Cannicci is the event coordinator and she is wonderful to work with! Our wedding would not have gone so perfectly if it wasn't for her! I live in NC and she was great with helping me from afar! The food was great, the staff are very nice and professional! We were well taken care of throughout our entire stay! Reviewed on 18-01-2018
Dawn Akinniyi-Pearson(bride)2 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 15-07-2017 Michelle C. was extremely helpful. The venue was very nice. My issues are as follows... I paid for an upgrade of the bar as not to have bottom shelf liquor to make ppl ill. When my coordinator asked to have a few bottles for my husband and I, we were told no! Had I known that my guests weren't going to be able to take or even have an extra piece of cake or that I wouldn't be able to take what I paid for with me, I would NOT have booked with them! We had to pay for parking as did all the guest. During hair and makeup, i brought Preseco, fruit, breads, and juices. Bahia Mar provided filthy glasses and a dirty room. The supposedly honeymoon suite was extremely filthy and had eater damage so badly one could smell the mold and mildew as you walk up to the door. My wedding party came in from MD with her family and was told her room wasnt ready at 445pm! Once in the room, the photos i saw showed pure dirt. No one had cleaned ir dusted that room fir what looked like two weeks! I was embarrased for my friend who's an impeccable Infection control nurse for our home state. However, The food was truly delicious and in abundance. Everything we ate was so fresh and delicious. Bahia Mar would never ever receive my business again. So i guess we have to find another venue for next year's anniversary dinner. Reviewed on 23-09-2017
Minerva De la Arena(bride)5 out of 5 Rating
As a wedding decorator/florist I've come around many venues but nothing compare to Bahia MarDo I held my own wedding there.I have to say what a great decision I made.My wedding was perfect. The staff in every way you can think off is amazing.The coordinators Michelle and Trish are the best I've ever come acrossed.The food was excellent, the attention and professionalism is incredible.Alex was super great and attentive at the reception . Everything was perfect Not to mention the view in the Grande room Every single person was Bragging about the entire hotel and the staff. Love this placeBrides you will not regret hosting your wedding here Minerva and David Reviewed on 28-07-2017
Kristin Mercurio(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 17-06-2017 From value, to service, to the food... literally EVERYTHING - I could not have been happier with my experience at the Bahia Mar. Michelle, their wonderful wedding coordinator, made me feel so at ease and was so nice to work with. Our guests all raved about the location and most made a vacation out of our wedding weekend. I could not have asked for a better experience; in fact, my husband and I loved it so much we came back for a couple days AFTER our honeymoon! Reviewed on 01-07-2017
Jocelyn Johnston(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 04-06-2017 Bahia Mar was all around fantastic! Our wedding coordinator was Michelle Cannicci and she was outstanding, incredible helpful and understanding. I wouldn't change a thing! Reviewed on 14-06-2017
Michael Munroe(groom)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 26-11-2016 The entire team at the Bahia Mar - Doubletree Hotel made our special day absolutely perfect. From the smiles and hospitality at check-in, to our ceremony in the gardens, and completed by dinner and dancing in their beautiful Grandview Room. We could not be happier with the detailed service provided to us by their amazing catering sales manager - Michelle Cannici. Thank you for making our special day perfect! Reviewed on 07-12-2016
Brittany Castle(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 13-12-2014 Nancy and the Bahia Mar gang exceeded our expectations. We had a few hiccups with the hotel rooms but staff wise and wedding day preparation's the hotel was phenomenal. Nancy made the wedding process a breeze from the first day I contacted her. Thanks to her we had such a wonderful \"big day\". \r\rThank you so much Nancy for all that you do. Truly a blessing to have help us with our day. We will always remember that night and your attentiveness was beyond amazing. \r\rWith the night being on the same day of the winter boat parade we were expecting craziness and chaos. We were greeted with open arms and felt the special vibes from the moment we got to that hotel. From the complimentary drinks, wonderful concierge and of course bridal suite; I never felt more comfortable. I still say that the day went so smoothly that I did not feel like a bride. I had no stress or worries. Thanks for the great memories.\r\rSee you soon! Reviewed on 21-12-2014
Jenny Achab(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 29-12-2012 good Reviewed on 14-01-2013
Kimberly Back(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-01-2012 My wedding was more than I could have ever hoped for. I had an outdoor ceremony in the garden, a cocktail hour on the pier, and an indoor reception that over looked the ocean. I had 3 location changes, all in 1 venue.\rTrish Miracola is an amazing caterer, with her help, I didn't need a wedding planner or coordinator. They really take all the stress off of you on your big day. \rI really enjoyed the venue, staff, and would definitely have another event there in the future.\r\rThanks,\r\rKim and Roy\r1/20/2012 Reviewed on 08-02-2012
pam caselli(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 19-11-2011 Excellent Hotel and service !!!! Reviewed on 06-12-2011
elizabeth gueits(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 01-10-2011 Everything was like a dream! Reviewed on 19-10-2011
Kathryn Reeber(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 30-04-2011 Great place, great people...with the help of the catering department our day was perfect. Everything went smoothly and was done the way we asked! Great area in the garden for pictures also! Reviewed on 05-08-2011
Erica Luque(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 07-05-2011 I recently had my wedding reception at the Bahia Mar and loved it! The pricing was super reasonable, the food was absolutely delicious, the staff was friendly and always willing to help, the views of the beach were spectacular, and they even gave us an amazing complementary suite for the night! \rThe only problem I had is that my reception was to start at 5 with set-up to occur between 3-4. They had booked the same room for another event to end at 3 and that day they did not end until about 4, leaving little time to set-up and making us start a few minutes late. \rNevertheless, everything came out exactly as I wanted and it truly was a dream come true! Reviewed on 03-06-2011
Jin Ye(bride)5 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 20-11-2010 You definitely get the bang for your buck at Bahia Mar if you are looking for a place in Fort Lauderdale to get married. I recommend to have the ceremony in their garden around sunset time. Couldn't have asked anyone else better to take care of my wedding than Trish and her staff. Reviewed on 10-12-2010
Nili Shrage(bride)2 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 05-09-2010 I had a number of difficulties with the coordinator from the hotel during the wedding planning process and continued to be disappointed throughout the weekend of the wedding. From no one getting their guest bags (even with reminders), to not having the specialty rooms ready to eat in, to guests not having the rooms they requested, there were many stressors which were really just not needed.\r\rI do have to say, that the staff on shift were ready to fix the problems as they arose. However, there should not have been as many problems to begin with. If the wedding coordinator had been more detail oriented, paid attention to emails and not made so many excuses for the problems, the wedding weekend would have been less stressful.\r\rThe end result was very nice, but the stress up until then was just not worth it. Reviewed on 27-09-2010
Michelle Armella(bride)4 out of 5 Rating Wedding Date 14-04-2007 Loved the fact that it was by the water--we could see the boats docked outside, also we got married outside by the gardens. The cocktail hour was by the yachts, it was beautiful.;If you are doing a destination wedding make sure you are on top of your catering manager. She was not attentive and not as thorough as I would have wanted her to be. Reviewed on 25-08-2007
34 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.62 out of 5.0
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