The Downtown Event Center
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
Global Cafe
Elegant café and cocktail space for up to 175 guests.
Discover our stylish café and cocktail area, perfect for intimate gatherings, receptions, or networking events. With a capacity of up to 179 guests, this versatile space combines modern design with a warm, inviting atmosphere to create the ideal setting for your next event.
Guest capacity
Up to 179 Seated
Up to 179 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
$750
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
Global Cafe
Elegant café and cocktail space for up to 175 guests.
Discover our stylish café and cocktail area, perfect for intimate gatherings, receptions, or networking events. With a capacity of up to 179 guests, this versatile space combines modern design with a warm, inviting atmosphere to create the ideal setting for your next event.
Guest capacity
Up to 179 Seated
Up to 179 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Room cost
$750
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
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Self parking - paid
- Valet - paid
Rentals
- Flatware
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
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The perfect venue
The Downtown Event Center was a perfect venue for our wedding. From our first interaction, the staff was cordial and informative, guiding us through every step of the planning process. The technology and audiovisual equipment at the venue were flawless, allowing our reception to flow seamlessly. The team's attention to detail ensured our special day was truly memorable. We would highly recommend The Downtown Event Center to any couple looking for a beautiful, well-equipped space and exceptional service.
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