The Deering Estate
Photo form The Deering Estate website
Location: 16701 Southwest 72 Avenue, Miami, Florida 33157
Telephone: 305-235-1668 x 247
Type: Premiere Estate Venue
Background:
The Deering Estate is a historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places owned by Charles Deering, an early preservationist, environmentalist, Industrialist, philanthropist, art collector, and first chairman of the International Harvester Company.
A historic location and wedding venue located in Miami
From the moment you pass the old wooden gates and stroll down the lavishly covered path, you enter a world of elegance and peace. Enjoy a view of rustic houses, including the Historic Stone House and charming Richmond Cottage, along with a beautifully polished lawn lined with royal palms looking over the quiet waters of Biscayne Bay. With the flexibility to bring in your team of caterers, florists, and decorations, you can create the exact ambiance you desire. This 450-acre Estate preserves the 1920's era charm of a Miami estate and is a cultural asset to the state of Florida.
Deering Estate offers an event space that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Their Grand Lawn is perfect for outdoor cocktail receptions and wedding ceremonies with its views of the sparkling ocean. Their Spanish-Mediterranean style Stone House provides an intimate ceremony venue in the elegant ballroom, with a black-and-white checkered floor and crystal chandeliers. Guests are allowed to stroll through the first and second floors of the Stone House so that they could also see a unique Museum Experience.
Lastly, enjoy dinner and dancing under the stars in the Court Yard, bordered by lush gardens and two historic homes. Throughout the night, your guests are welcome to take a stroll along the water's edge, where they can sit on white benches amongst towering royal palms as they watch the moon shine across the bay.
Event Space:
Historical Grounds
Base Rental: $7,500.00
(Available Year Round) Includes the use of main public access areas of the historical grounds of Deering Estate from 5:00PM – 11:30PM. This includes the Grand Lawn, Court Yard, Royal Palm Grove, Tea House and Mango Grove areas. An additional fee of $250.00 will be applied if picnic tables need to be moved. The Historical Houses will be closed. (*Note: 25% discount off Base Rental June thru August any day of the week and Monday thru Thursday year round)
Historical Stone House add on
Base Rental: $3,500.00
Includes the use of the first floor of the Stone House for (2) two hours for the use of a ceremony only, cocktail reception or equivalent between 5:00PM and 11:00PM. Maximum capacity for a ceremony is 80 people (60 people when Holiday decorations are installed) and 150 people for cocktail reception. An interpretive guide will be provided for the duration of the rental to answer questions on the historical property and collections pieces. During this time guest may explore the first and second floors of the Stone House.
Ceremony Only – Historical Stone House:
Base Rental: $3,500.00
(Available June thru August any day of the week and Monday thru Friday year round) Includes the use of the first floor of the Stone House for (2.5) hours for the use of a ceremony only between 5:00PM and 11:00PM for a maximum of 80 people (60 people when Holiday decorations are installed). An interpretive guide will be provided for the duration of the rental to answer questions on the historical property and collections pieces. During this time guest may explore the first and second floors of the Stone House.
Ceremony Only – Historical Grounds
Rental: $2,500.00
(Available June thru August any day of the week and Monday thru Friday year round) Includes the use of your choice of one outdoor space for (2.5) hours for the use of a ceremony only between 5:00PM and 11:00PM. Outdoor space selection includes one of the following: the Grand Lawn, Court Yard, Royal Palm Grove, Tea House or Mango Grove. An additional fee will be applied if
picnic tables need to be moved. The Historical Houses will be closed.
The Base Rental Fee includes the use of the areas and hours specified on the Facility Rental Permit and applies to 125 guests. Further fees apply for additional guests.
Additional Guests Over 125 $15.00/person
Catering Permit Fee $5.00/person
Tax – A 7% Florida Sales Tax applies to ALL of the above fees
Staff
(The number of required Deering Estate Staff and Miami Dade County Police Officers is based on guest count and can be increased at the Event Staff’s discretion)
Ceremony Only up to 150 guests $707.28
Up to 150 guests $1,093.52
151 to 200 guests $1,286.64
201 to 250 guests $1,479.76
251 to 350 guests $1,672.88
351 to 400 guests $1,866.00
401 to 450 guests $2,059.12
451 to 500 guests $2,252.24
501+ guests $2,445.36
If you want to know more you can check out this PDF file HERE for more info about the event space.
Other Venue Rental Details:
General Admission: Adults (15+): $15Youth (4-14): $7Ages 3 & under: Free Seniors (65+), Active Duty Military, and Honorably Discharged Veterans: $2.00 off on Tuesdays
Parking: View HERE to check out parking lot.
Catering: Bring your own
Accommodations: There are a number of good hotels near The Deering Estate, click here to view some of it
Here are some of our favorite shots from The Deering Estate captured by Miami Wedding photographer, Alisa Ferris:
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