Wedding Venue

The Breakers Palm Beach

Palm Beach, FL

Since 1896, The Breakers Palm Beach has defined the pinnacle of resort elegance on the Florida coast. This Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond oceanfront landmark offers an extraordinary collection of event spaces — from the frescoed Venetian Ballroom with its soaring painted ceilings to intimate ocean-view terraces and a private stretch of pristine Atlantic beach. Every wedding at The Breakers is shaped by a century of hospitality tradition, world-class culinary teams, and meticulous attention to detail. For couples who envision a wedding that is simply the finest experience imaginable, The Breakers is in a category of its own.

Best seasons to marry here

WinterSpringFall

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
January5:48 PM3:48 PM3.5″
February6:12 PM4:12 PM2.6″
March7:28 PM5:28 PM3.3″
April7:43 PM5:43 PM3.7″
May8:00 PM6:00 PM4.9″
June8:14 PM6:14 PM8.5″
July8:15 PM6:15 PM5.6″
August7:57 PM5:57 PM8.7″
September7:25 PM5:25 PM8.0″
October6:52 PM4:52 PM5.9″
November5:30 PM3:30 PM3.6″
December5:29 PM3:29 PM3.5″

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 WEST PALM BEACH INTL AP, 4.1 miles away.

Amenities & Inclusions

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

Exclusive in-house catering — Forbes Five-Star culinary team

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Bar / Alcohol

Full bar service through hotel; sommelier on staff

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Music Curfew

12:00 AM

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Rental Hours

5 hrs included

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Vendors

In-house catering required; approved vendor list for others

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Rain Backup Plan

Multiple grand ballrooms and salons

Hurricane Season Note

June–November; beachfront; reinforced historic building with full indoor alternatives

Verify Before You Book

Verify current ballroom capacities, wedding package tiers, and minimum spend

Photographer's Perspective
Rob Craven

Rob Craven

Lead Photographer

Sunset Direction

East-facing Atlantic; west-facing courtyard areas for sunset

Shade Coverage

Covered terraces; beach fully exposed; indoor fully covered

Best Shots & Hidden Gems

Venetian Ballroom painted ceilings, private Atlantic beach, ocean-view terraces, iconic resort facade, manicured oceanfront grounds

Location

1 S County Rd

Palm Beach, FL

Parking

Valet parking; ample on-site parking for guests

Nearest Airport

Palm Beach International (PBI) · 7 mi

Guest Hotels

On-site — 540 rooms; full room block services

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Common questions

What time does the sun set at The Breakers Palm Beach?

Sunset at The Breakers Palm Beach moves by about 3 hours across the year. December is the earliest sunset at 5:29 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 Breakers Palm Beach?

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 Breakers Palm Beach that means around 6:15 PM in July and 3:29 PM in December. 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 Breakers Palm Beach?

The best of the year at The Breakers Palm Beach is winter, spring and fall.

Does hurricane season affect weddings at The Breakers Palm Beach?

June–November; beachfront; reinforced historic building with full indoor alternatives

How many guests does The Breakers Palm Beach 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 Breakers Palm Beach?

Multiple grand ballrooms and salons

Is there a music curfew at The Breakers Palm Beach?

Music has to be done by 12:00 AM.

What is the nearest airport to The Breakers Palm Beach?

Palm Beach International (PBI), about 7 miles away. Guest hotels nearby: On-site — 540 rooms; full room block services

Have you photographed a wedding at The Breakers Palm Beach?

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 Breakers Palm Beach 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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