Villa Casa Casuarina — the legendary Ocean Drive estate originally designed as a Spanish colonial palace and later owned by Gianni Versace — is arguably the most exclusive and dramatically intimate small wedding venue in all of Florida. Built in 1930, the villa's Baroque mosaic courtyard, ornate European details, hand-painted ceilings, and intimate scale for just 100 guests create an atmosphere of absolute opulence.
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 | 5:50 PM | 3:50 PM | 2.3″ |
| February | 6:13 PM | 4:13 PM | 2.3″ |
| March | 7:29 PM | 5:29 PM | 2.5″ |
| April | 7:43 PM | 5:43 PM | 3.4″ |
| May | 7:58 PM | 5:58 PM | 4.9″ |
| June | 8:13 PM | 6:13 PM | 7.8″ |
| July | 8:14 PM | 6:14 PM | 6.0″ |
| August | 7:56 PM | 5:56 PM | 7.5″ |
| September | 7:25 PM | 5:25 PM | 8.4″ |
| October | 6:53 PM | 4:53 PM | 6.5″ |
| November | 5:31 PM | 3:31 PM | 3.3″ |
| December | 5:31 PM | 3:31 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 BEACH, 1.8 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
In-house catering; exclusive use packages
Bar / Alcohol
Full in-house bar service
Music Curfew
11:00 PM
Rental Hours
6 hrs included
Vendors
Exclusive in-house vendor team for most services
Rain Backup Plan
Interior mansion rooms and covered loggia
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; historic oceanside structure; confirm cancellation and storm policies
Verify Before You Book
Very exclusive and expensive; confirm minimum buyout pricing and event exclusivity terms
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
East-facing Ocean Drive; evening light reflects beautifully off the courtyard
Shade Coverage
Covered loggia and indoor rooms; courtyard is open-air
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Baroque mosaic courtyard and pool, original Versace-era details, ornate painted ceilings, Ocean Drive facade at night, intimate garden settings
1116 Ocean Dr
Miami Beach, FL
Parking
Valet required; street parking extremely limited on Ocean Dr
Nearest Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA) · 10 mi
Guest Hotels
Betsy Hotel, Loews Miami Beach, 1 Hotel South Beach
