Wedding Venue

The Boca Raton

Boca Raton, FL

The Boca Raton — reimagined after a landmark $200 million transformation — is one of Florida's most storied and spectacular luxury wedding resorts. Addison Mizner's 1926 Spanish-Mediterranean pink palace has anchored the Boca Raton waterfront for a century, offering an extraordinary array of event spaces from oceanfront beach ceremony sites to grand Mizner-era ballrooms, private marina settings, and multiple pool terraces. The resort's culinary depth, service excellence, and historic grandeur make it Florida's most comprehensive destination wedding property — a place where the entire wedding weekend can unfold without anyone ever needing to leave the grounds.

Best seasons to marry here

October–May

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

MonthSunsetCeremonyRain
January5:49 PM3:49 PM1.9″
February6:12 PM4:12 PM2.0″
March7:28 PM5:28 PM2.9″
April7:43 PM5:43 PM3.4″
May7:59 PM5:59 PM5.5″
June8:14 PM6:14 PM8.1″
July8:15 PM6:15 PM5.3″
August7:57 PM5:57 PM6.3″
September7:25 PM5:25 PM7.6″
October6:52 PM4:52 PM6.7″
November5:30 PM3:30 PM3.7″
December5:30 PM3:30 PM2.5″

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 POMPANO BEACH AIRPARK, 6.7 miles away.

Amenities & Inclusions

✓ Bridal Suite✓ Tables & Chairs✓ Ceremony + Reception✓ ADA Accessible✓ A/C Available✓ Pet Friendly✓ Kid Friendly✓ Setup Day Before
Planning Details
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Catering

In-house resort catering

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Bar / Alcohol

Full resort bar; sommelier programs

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Music Curfew

12:00 AM

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Rental Hours

6 hrs included

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Vendors

Preferred vendor list; outside vendors by approval

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Rain Backup Plan

Multiple grand ballrooms across resort

Hurricane Season Note

June–November; beachfront resort with comprehensive storm protocols

Verify Before You Book

Confirm current minimum spend post-renovation and which event spaces are available

Photographer's Perspective
Rob Craven

Rob Craven

Lead Photographer

Sunset Direction

East-facing beach; west-facing marina and pool for sunset

Shade Coverage

Multiple indoor ballrooms; shaded resort grounds

Best Shots & Hidden Gems

Mizner-era pink palace facade, beach ceremony on the Atlantic, marina at sunset, grand Mizner ballroom chandeliers, resort lagoon pool terrace

Location

501 E Camino Real

Boca Raton, FL

Parking

Valet and resort self-parking

Nearest Airport

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) · 22 mi

Guest Hotels

On-site resort accommodations; The Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton

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Common questions

What time does the sun set at The Boca Raton?

Sunset at The Boca Raton moves by about 3 hours across the year. November is the earliest sunset at 5:30 PM local time, and July the latest at 8:15 PM. Golden hour starts roughly an hour before — 7:15 PM in July. Every month is listed on this page.

What time should our ceremony start at The Boca Raton?

Start about 2 hours before sunset and your vows finish as golden hour begins, which is when the portraits afterwards look their best. At The Boca Raton that means around 6:15 PM in July and 3:30 PM in November. Pick your date on this page and I will work out the exact times for it.

When is the best time of year to get married at The Boca Raton?

The best of the year at The Boca Raton is October–May.

Does hurricane season affect weddings at The Boca Raton?

June–November; beachfront resort with comprehensive storm protocols

How many guests does The Boca Raton hold?

Around 1,200 guests. Ceremony and reception both happen on site. That figure is my research rather than the venue's own, so confirm it with them before you count on it.

What happens if it rains at The Boca Raton?

Multiple grand ballrooms across resort

Is there a music curfew at The Boca Raton?

Music has to be done by 12:00 AM.

What is the nearest airport to The Boca Raton?

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), about 22 miles away. Guest hotels nearby: On-site resort accommodations; The Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton

Have you photographed a wedding at The Boca Raton?

Not yet. I have worked out this venue's light and its rules in detail, which is what this page is — but no wedding here has been photographed for the map, so yours would be the first.

How much does wedding photography at The Boca Raton cost?

My collections run $2,500 to $6,500, covering 4, 8 and 10+ hours of the day, and sales tax is not included. The full investment guide has what each one includes.

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