Looking for a Wedding Venue in Fort Lauderdale? Meet Us at the Riverside Hotel Wedding Expo
Planning a wedding starts with a lot of questions. Where will you get ready? Where will your guests stay? What about the rehearsal dinner? The ceremony? The reception? And, of course, where is everyone going after the last dance?
At the Riverside Hotel, the answer can be simple: right here.
Located directly on Las Olas Boulevard and along the New River, Riverside Hotel gives couples the opportunity to turn their wedding into an entire weekend in the heart of Fort Lauderdale. From beautiful indoor and outdoor wedding spaces to guest rooms, suites, rehearsal dinners, dining, desserts, and plenty to do just outside our doors, everything comes together in one destination.
And if you're currently searching for the perfect place to celebrate, come see it for yourself at our Wedding Expo on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Find the Space That Feels Like You
No two weddings look exactly the same, and your wedding space shouldn't have to either.
Imagine saying "I do" on the New River Patio, surrounded by palms and greenery as yachts pass along the New River. Or take the celebration upstairs to the Skyline Terrace, with sweeping views of Fort Lauderdale, the river, skyline, and beyond. The terrace connects to the Himmarshee Ballroom, creating an easy transition from an outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour to dinner and dancing inside.
For couples dreaming of an open-air celebration, the Veranda on Las Olas offers 13,000 square feet of rooftop space. Riverside also offers the New River Ballroom and additional indoor and outdoor spaces that can be used throughout your wedding weekend.
Whether you're picturing waterfront, rooftop, ballroom, or a little bit of everything, there are plenty of ways to make the day feel like your own.
More Than Just the Wedding Day
One of the best parts of celebrating at Riverside Hotel is that your wedding doesn't have to begin at the ceremony and end at the reception.
Host your rehearsal dinner right on property. Meet everyone for welcome drinks. Get ready in one of our suites. Celebrate your wedding. Wake up the next morning and meet your favorite people for brunch.
With 231 rooms and suites, your guests can stay where the celebration is happening instead of traveling back and forth throughout the weekend.
That means more time celebrating and less time figuring out where everyone needs to be next.
And Then There’s the Food...
A wedding isn't complete without something delicious.
Riverside Hotel offers catering and dining options right on property, making it easy to plan every part of your wedding weekend in one place. Host your rehearsal dinner at Boathouse at the Riverside or in the private dining room at Wild Sea Las Olas, welcome your guests with cocktails at Preston’s Wine & Martini Lounge, and keep the celebration going with after party drinks at the Golden Lyon Vintage Pub.
And we can't forget the sweets. From a beautiful wedding cake to custom desserts for your celebration, our pastry team at New River Café & Bakery can add the perfect sweet finishing touch to your day.
From rehearsal dinners and welcome drinks to wedding cakes, brunch the next morning, and after party cocktails, your entire wedding weekend can happen right here at Riverside Hotel.
Your Guests Get a Fort Lauderdale Weekend, Too
You're not just choosing where your wedding takes place. You're choosing where your guests get to spend the weekend.
Step outside Riverside Hotel and you're directly on Las Olas Boulevard, surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops, galleries, and nightlife.
And when the reception ends but your group isn't quite ready for the night to be over? You're already in the middle of some of Fort Lauderdale's best options for keeping the celebration going.
No complicated after-party transportation. No wondering where everyone should meet. Just step outside and keep the night going.
Come See It All on September 27
Pictures can give you inspiration, but there's nothing like walking through a space and imagining your own wedding there.
Join us for the Riverside Hotel Wedding Expo on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Tour our wedding spaces, meet vendors, enjoy light bites and welcome drinks, and get inspiration for your celebration. Most importantly, if you're still looking for a wedding venue, you'll have the chance to see how an entire wedding weekend can come together right here at Riverside Hotel.
Still need a venue? This is the perfect place to start.