The Downtown Event Center


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Guest capacity

Up to 2000 seated guests


About this venue

Celebrate your special day at the Downtown Event Center which combines modern elegance with a prime location in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, offering versatile event spaces for ceremonies, receptions, and celebrations. With customizable layouts and exceptional vendors, it’s the ideal venue to bring your wedding vision to life. Book a tour today to start planning your dream wedding!


Our event spaces

Event Center

Make your dream wedding a reality at our event center, we create the perfect setting for your special day.

At the Event Center venue we provide a distinctive venue for your wedding featuring two spacious banquet rooms that can be divided or combined to suit your needs. Our versatile event center can be tailored to suit your unique vision, whether you're hosting an elegant reception or an intimate ceremony.

Guest capacity

231-462 Seated

231-450 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

- Furniture: Tables, Chairs, and Linens - Event Space: Full event center (with or without divide) - Setup, teardown, and cleaning team - Minimum A/V package *Pricing may vary based on specific needs and customization.*

Room cost

$1,500 for each individual side, full event center $2,500

Student Center

A beautiful event space to create unforgettable moments on your special day.

A versatile venue with a max capacity of 346, featuring an upper loft, a marble cocktail bar, and a spacious main floor, perfect for your wedding event.

Guest capacity

126-346 Seated

120-337 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

- Furniture: Tables, chairs, and linens provided - Student Center Venue Space: Includes the Main floor and other additional spaces scubas the upper loft and marble entryway - Setup, teardown, and cleaning team - Standard A/V package (customizable, with recommended standard package) - Onsite day-of event coordinator

Room cost

$3,000 main floor, upper loft $1,100

Event Center

Make your dream wedding a reality at our event center, we create the perfect setting for your special day.

At the Event Center venue we provide a distinctive venue for your wedding featuring two spacious banquet rooms that can be divided or combined to suit your needs. Our versatile event center can be tailored to suit your unique vision, whether you're hosting an elegant reception or an intimate ceremony.

Guest capacity

231-462 Seated

231-450 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, After party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

- Furniture: Tables, Chairs, and Linens - Event Space: Full event center (with or without divide) - Setup, teardown, and cleaning team - Minimum A/V package *Pricing may vary based on specific needs and customization.*

Room cost

$1,500 for each individual side, full event center $2,500


Available services that can be provided by The Downtown Event Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Wifi

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