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!

Seated guest capacity

80-2000

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Industrial Spaces

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

301 E Broward Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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