Ancient Spanish Monastery Wedding in Miami [Venue Guide]
The Ancient Spanish Monastery is a wedding venue in Miami that features medieval Gothic architecture derived from Spain. Distinctive portions of the Ancient Spanish Monastery showcase stone work that is over 800 years old, offering couples a chance to plan a wedding with an otherworldly feel. In the guide below, you’ll find all the details needed to plan a noteworthy wedding day experience at the Ancient Spanish Monastery in Miami. We’ve included details on total cost, spaces available to host your ceremony and reception, and packages that embrace every emotion-filled moment of your sacred union. Keep reading for more details.
Where is the Venue Located?
Location | 16711 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
Contact | 305.945.1461
Spaces Available for your Spanish Monastery Wedding
A Spanish Monastery wedding is one where each of your events will unfold through various spaces featured throughout the venue. Below, you’ll find an overview of the spaces offered for hosting your ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and wedding photography experience.
The Cloisters
The Ancient Spanish Monastery is perhaps one of the most historic wedding venues that Miami has to offer. It is known through striking images of unforgettable scenery, most notably, of its cloisters. This arched area surrounding the building is a partially covered open gallery and inspires a sense of awe for all who experience it. This area of the venue dates back over 800 years, with construction originally beginning in 1133 AD in Sacramenia, Northern Spain. The cloisters were later completed in 1141. However, they didn’t make their way to Miami until 1952, when they were shipped from NY, and reassembled, later earning themselves a feature in Time Magazine.
Today, the ancient structure sits proudly at the venue, and they are renowned for their astonishing beauty. The space within the Cloisters is available to couples who plan an Ancient Spanish Monastery wedding in Miami. It is an ideal location at the venue for hosting a softly lit wedding reception where you and your guests will enjoy an unforgettable dining experience on the night of your wedding. If your Ancient Spanish Monastery wedding will be a ceremony-only experience, you will have time built into your venue rental that will allow you to enjoy a photography experience within the Cloisters. Photos within the Clositers evoke an otherworld sense of romance and reverence, filling the images of your wedding day with the beauty of the past.
The Chapel
Indoor wedding ceremonies at the Ancient Spanish Monastery primarily take place in two places: The Chapel or The Chapter House. The Chapel is an enclosed space, offering a traditional setting for a religious wedding ceremony. It features beautifully ornate stone architecture and rows of wooden pews for your guests to honor your marriage with their presence. In total, the main Chapel can accommodate up to 150 seated guests.
Chapter House
The Chapter House at the Ancient Spanish Monastery is a slightly smaller chapel setting for hosting your wedding ceremony at the venue. In total, this space can accommodate up to 80 seated guests. The Chapter House also features beautifully ornate stone architecture and rows of individual seating for your guests.
Gardens
The stunning landscape of the gardens is lush and serene, offering you a resplendent location on site for hosting your cocktail hour or ceremony. Open-air wedding ceremonies may take place in the gardens, with the beauty of the venue's facade framing your vows. The space in the gardens also hosts a dance floor under the stars for wedding receptions taking place in the Cloisters. Finally, the Gardens are available for hosting a one-hour cocktail hour between your ceremony and reception.
Getting Ready Suite
Included in your rental of the Ancient Spanish Monastery is access to their getting-ready suite. This space is a dressing room that will be available to you up to 3 hours before the start time of your wedding and up to one hour after your ceremony or reception. The getting ready suite features two tables, six chairs, an ottoman, and an extra-tall closet, which is perfect for hanging floor-length gowns.
The Bridal Suite
There is an additional suite available at the Ancient Spanish Monastery for a rental fee of $250. This space is larger than the included suite and is ideal for weddings with large-sized wedding parties who need extra space to prepare for the day. This space is outfitted with a crystal chandelier, and you’ll find it located just past the gates. The bridal suite includes heating and air, a floor-length mirrored wall, and high fit racks for floor-length gowns. This space is filled with radiant, glowing light, making it an ideal location to capture pre-wedding photos as you prepare for your first look.
Total Capacity of The Ancient Spanish Monastery
In total, a wedding at The Ancient Spanish Monastery can accommodate up to 300 guests. However, this will depend on a large number of factors, including where you choose to host your ceremony and reception, as well as your preferred seating arrangements. You can find a more detailed overview of the total capacity of a wedding at the Ancient Spanish Monastery through the pricing guide below.
The Ancient Spanish Monastery Wedding Ceremony Cost
When it comes to the total cost of your wedding at the Ancient Spanish Monastery, there are three distinct sets of prices to be aware of. The cost of your ceremony, the cost of your cocktail hour, and the cost of your reception.
For example, if you plan on hosting a Saturday wedding at the Ancient Spanish Monastery, during the month of October, with a ceremony in the Loggia, a cocktail hour in the gardens, and a reception in the Cloisters for up to 250 guests, your wedding would begin at a cost of $15,000. However, you may have another wedding date in mind. Or, perhaps there is another area of the venue that you prefer to access to host each of your events. You can use the detailed guide below to find the total estimated cost of your Ancient Spanish Monastery wedding.
Saturday Wedding Ceremonies
$6000 in the Loggia for up to 250 guests
$5500 in the Chapel for up to 150 guests
$4500 in the Courtyard for up to 100 guests
$4000 in the Chapter House for up to 80 guests
Friday & Sunday Wedding Ceremonies
$5000 in the Loggia for up to 200 guests
$4500 in the Chapel for up to 150 guests
$4000 in the Gardens for up to 250 guests
$3500 in the Courtyard for up to 100 guests
$3000 in the Chapter House for up to 80 guests
Wedding Ceremonies Held Monday through Thursday, Excluding Holidays
$2500 in the Loggia for up to 200 guests
$2500 in the Chapel for up to 150 guests
$2000 in the Gardens for up to 250 guests
$2000 in the Courtyard for up to 100 guests
$2000 in the Chapter House for up to 80 guests
Ancient Spanish Monastery wedding ceremonies are a total of two and a half hours in length. This includes setup time, your ceremony, and time for wedding photos on their grounds once you are pronounced newlyweds. Fees also include your officiant, provided by the Monastery, and the Monastery’s staff pianist or organist to plan during your ceremony. Additionally, the Ancient Spanish Monastery offers a discount of $200 on the total cost of your wedding ceremony with a wedding date during the months of June, July, August, and September.
The Ancient Spanish Monastery Cocktail Hour
You can choose to add a cocktail hour to your wedding between your ceremony and your reception. Cocktail hours are a total of one hour in length. They can be held in the gardens for a cost of $1000, or in the Cloisters for a total of $1200. The fee for your cocktail hour also includes a live piano player provided by the Monastery.
The Ancient Spanish Monastery Wedding Reception Cost
Saturday Receptions
$8000 in the Cloisters with up to 300 guests in attendance
$7000 in the Loggia with up to 300 guests in attendance
$7000 in the Gardens with up to 300 guests in attendance
Friday & Sunday Wedding Receptions
$6000 in the Cloisters with up to 300 guests in attendance
$5000 in the Loggia with up to 300 guests in attendance
$5000 in the Gardens with up to 300 guests in attendance
Wedding Receptions Held Monday through Thursday, Excluding Holidays
$4500 in the Cloisters with up to 300 guests in attendance
$3500 in the Loggia with up to 300 guests in attendance
$3500 in the Gardens with up to 300 guests in attendance
Ancient Spanish Monastery wedding receptions are a total of 3 hours in length. You may add additional hours to your reception at the cost of $600 per hour up until the 12:30 am stop time. Additionally, the Ancient Spanish Monastery offers a discount of $1000 for wedding receptions held on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, during the months of June, July, August, and September. For weddings taking place on a non-holiday weekday of the same months, a discount of $500 will be applied.
Catering Your Wedding
When planning your Ancient Spanish Monastery wedding, it is important to know that the venue does not offer on-site catering. In order to cater your cocktail hour or reception, you have the option of selecting a caterer from their preferred vendor list; however, it is not a requirement. Alternatively, you can hire the caterer of your choosing as long as they have the proper permit required to work at the venue.
Selecting Your Wedding Vendors
In addition to finding and hiring your preferred caterer, The Ancient Spanish Monastery will permit you to select and hire additional wedding vendors of your choosing. While the venue favors the idea that you select wedding professionals from their preferred vendor list, again, it is not required, leaving you free to select your own planner, florist, photographer, and videographer.
Ancient Spanish Monastery Wedding Photos
There’s no denying that the Ancient Spanish Monastery offers an unforgettable backdrop for wedding photos; the beauty of the past collides with modern-day wedding details. The lush gardens and ancient cloisters set the scene for storied wedding photos that evoke a quiet sense of grandeur and elegance.
Ancient Spanish Monastery Wedding Packages
Whether you are planning a wedding ceremony only or a full wedding day celebration at the Ancient Spanish Monastery in Miami, Dipp Photography & Films offers packages to celebrate every beautiful, emotion-filled moment of your sacred wedding day. Contact us here for a custom package that captures the joy and beauty of each moment spent during your Ancient Spanish Monastery wedding.
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