Deering Estate at Cutler is a Miami-Dade County park encompassing two historic early-twentieth-century mansions on the shores of Biscayne Bay, preserved within 444 acres of pristine hammock, pine rockland, and coastal mangrove. The estate offers one of Miami's most authentically wild ceremony settings, with the Stone House and Richmond Cottage providing dramatic historic backdrops steps from the bay's edge. Ceremonies on the bayside lawn at sunset are framed by the open horizon of Biscayne Bay without a single high-rise in view. The estate requires a special use permit for private events and accommodates intimate gatherings of up to 200 guests, making it ideal for couples seeking natural beauty over resort polish.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:51 PM | 3:51 PM | 1.7″ |
| February | 6:14 PM | 4:14 PM | 2.0″ |
| March | 7:29 PM | 5:29 PM | 2.0″ |
| April | 7:43 PM | 5:43 PM | 2.9″ |
| May | 7:59 PM | 5:59 PM | 5.2″ |
| June | 8:13 PM | 6:13 PM | 8.8″ |
| July | 8:14 PM | 6:14 PM | 7.2″ |
| August | 7:57 PM | 5:57 PM | 8.3″ |
| September | 7:26 PM | 5:26 PM | 8.4″ |
| October | 6:54 PM | 4:54 PM | 5.3″ |
| November | 5:33 PM | 3:33 PM | 2.1″ |
| December | 5:33 PM | 3:33 PM | 2.3″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from MIAMI KENDALL TAMIAMI EXEC AP, 7.4 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Approved caterers only
Bar / Alcohol
Licensed bartenders required
Music Curfew
10:00 PM
Rental Hours
6 hrs included
Vendors
Approved vendor list; county park regulations
Rain Backup Plan
Historic Stone House and Richmond Cottage indoor spaces
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; bayfront; county park with specific storm protocols
Verify Before You Book
Miami-Dade county park — confirm rental rates and permit requirements through the county
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing over Biscayne Bay
Shade Coverage
Dense native hammock forest and shade trees
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Mediterranean-style Stone House facade, native Florida hammock forest, Biscayne Bay waterfront lawn, coral rock shoreline, archaeological midden mounds backdrop
16701 SW 72nd Ave
Miami, FL
Parking
On-site lot
Nearest Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA) · 17 mi
Guest Hotels
Marriott Dadeland, Sonesta Miami Airport, hotels in South Miami
