MAJESTIC AND MAGICAL
With its majestic architecture and magical gardens on Biscayne Bay, Vizcaya is a stunning venue for weddings, corporate affairs and social events. Those who have enjoyed an evening at Vizcaya with family, friends, colleagues or clients know there is nothing quite like it!
Vizcaya is available for rent every day of the year except for certain major holidays. Our experienced staff in the facility rental program is eager to work with you to make your special event memorable.
IT'S ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS
Evening Rentals
The base fee for evening rentals applies to 100 guests between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Further fees apply for additional guests, extended hours, and/or tenting. You and your guests have the exclusive use of the inner courtyard, outside terraces and gardens.
Please note that Vizcaya provides only the site and works with many pre-approved caterers and vendors to suit every budget and design vision. All prices are subject to change.
BASE RENTAL FEE
- $23,000
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES
- For each guest over 100*: $25
- Sun.-Thurs: For additional hour between 11 p.m. and 12 midnight: $2,400
- Fri. and Sat.: For each additional hour between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m.: $2,400
- A 7% sales tax applies to all fees.
*The maximum number of guests is 300. No exceptions.
TENT RENTAL FEES
A tent on the East Terrace is required for events of more than 100 guests.
- Clear tent size 33 feet by 113 feet : $8,500
- Clear tent size 33 feet by 180 feet: $12,000
EARLY LOAD-IN FEES
Your vendors may begin unloading to set up on the day of your event at 3:00 p.m. on the upper and lower East Terraces. If you need more time, the following fees are required for early load-in and must be paid in advance.
- 12 noon-3:00 p.m.: $9,000
- 9:00 a.m.-12 noon: $18,000
- 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: $18,000
All fees subject to change.
DEPOSIT
A deposit of $7,500 is due two weeks after we approve your event date request. The $7,500 deposit consists of $5,000, non-refundable, to be applied toward the final payment, and $2,500 that constitutes a refundable security deposit, according to the terms of the facility rental agreement.
GIFTS FOR YOUR GUESTS
Vizcaya’s Café and Shop offers a number of gifts for your special guests, including wine glasses and champagne flutes, coasters and chocolate bars bearing our distinctive logo.
For more information, contact Paula Gooden at paulag@ajoywallace.com or 305-856-8189.
POLICE OFFICERS
Vizcaya recommends hiring police officers for larger events (over 200 guests) for traffic control and pedestrian crossing on South Miami Avenue. Vizcaya will retain Miami-Dade police officers at sole cost to client or hosting organization for $150/hour each (four hour minimum).
Daytime Garden Ceremonies
FEES
Daytime Garden Ceremony for up to 25 guests*: $2,000
Each additional guest* (up to 25 additional guests): $25
A 7% sales tax applies to all fees. *Guests are defined as all people associated with the garden ceremony, including photographers, musicians or other vendors. Fees subject to change.
Green and Sustainable Weddings and Events
There’s no better place than Vizcaya Museum and Gardens to tread lightly with an environmentally-conscious event inspired by the beauty already found throughout the estate.
Consider a simple Daytime Garden Ceremony on Vizcaya’s Garden Mound under its majestic oak trees, surrounded by your closest friends and family.
For your Evening Ceremony, most opt for elegant, reusable china and glassware. For your cocktail hour consider working with caterers that offer bamboo drink stirrers instead of plastic. Your menu can consider food selections from local farms and markets, reducing your carbon footprint. Plant-based centerpieces such as orchids allow guests to take home a beautiful gift that helps to clear carbon dioxide and refresh the air with oxygen.
Every day there are new and better ways to incorporate environmentally-conscious choices. Below are some questions to consider as you plan your event.
- Does the caterer and my menu choice use locally grown and/or organic food items?
- Do my vendors use electric, hybrid or biodiesel-powered delivery vehicles?
- How much of my decor and other elements are compostable and do the vendors compost or recycle after the event?
- Do my vendors use energy efficient lighting and Energy Star-rated appliances; do they actively recycle
Rules and Regulations
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a treasured National Historic Landmark. With breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay, Vizcaya is one of Miami’s most beautiful locations for weddings and events. Because of the delicate nature of Vizcaya’s historical and living collections, special care needs to be taken by all our guests, including those attending your special event.
Facility rental clients must review and sign Vizcaya’s Facility Rental Permit application including its Rental Rules and Regulations as part of hosting an event at this historic estate.
Approved Vendors
Clients may only use caterers, planners and vendors from Vizcaya’s Approved Vendor List. These vendors have agreed to Vizcaya’s rules and restrictions and have demonstrated respect for the sensitivity of the Museum and Gardens. We can in no way be responsible for any contractual agreements you make with them. Catering Permits, Event Planner Permits and Rental Equipment Permits will not be issued unless they are an Approved Vendor.
Approved Vendors will be posted on or before Oct 15 each year.
Clients must confirm choice of vendors with Vizcaya’s Facility Rental Department prior to contracting with vendors. Send an email to facility.rentals@vizcaya.org.
Map of Rental Spaces
These maps reflect the spaces available at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens as a facility rental with measurements in U.S. Customary Units (feet and inches) in red.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What time is the museum available for rentals?
Vizcaya is available for rental in the evening only, from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. For an additional charge of $2,000 per hour these hours can be extended for events Sun.-Thurs. until 12 midnight; for events Fri. and Sat. until 1 a.m. at the latest.
What is Vizcaya’s capacity, both indoors and out?
Vizcaya is best suited for smaller events. The available areas inside the Main House can accommodate up to 100 seated guests. The East Terrace, which overlooks Biscayne Bay, can accommodate up to 300 seated guests.
What areas are available for a ceremony, cocktail party and reception?
Ceremonies can be held in the gardens, or in the Courtyard of the Main House. Cocktail parties can be held either in the Courtyard of the Main House, the gardens, or the terraces that overlook Biscayne Bay. Smaller receptions (100 guests or fewer) may be held in the Courtyard of the Main House.
Larger receptions (100 guests or more) may be held on the terraces that overlook Biscayne Bay and Vizcaya’s historic gardens. Tenting is recommended for events held on the upper East Terrace and required for any events of more than 100 guests.
Does Vizcaya handle catering, rentals and/or décor?
Vizcaya provides the location only and does not handle the catering/rental/décor aspect of your event. Vizcaya will supply a list of Approved Vendors that are committed to respect our historic property and follow all policies.
Do we need to use vendors from your list?
Clients may only use caterers, planners and vendors from Vizcaya’s Approved Vendor List. These vendors have agreed to Vizcaya’s rules and restrictions and have demonstrated respect for the sensitivity of the Museum and Gardens. We can in no way be responsible for any contractual agreements you make with them. Catering Permits, Event Planner Permits and Rental Equipment Permits will not be issued unless they are an Approved Vendor.
What is the price range for caterers on your approved list?
Prices vary widely depending on menu and caterer selected.
At what time can set-up of evening rentals begin?
Since we are open to the public during the day, set up may not begin until 3:00 p.m. on the upper East Terrace, 4:00 p.m. in the gardens, and 5:15 p.m. in the Courtyard of the Main House. For those clients who require more time, earlier set-ups are available on the East Terrace for an additional fee.
Does Vizcaya provide parking for my guests, what is the fee, and how far is the parking lot to the entrance?
Vizcaya’s parking lot provides 125 spaces and is included in the evening rental fee. The parking lot is roughly 300 feet from the Main House. For larger events, additional parking is available across South Miami Avenue from the Main House.
Do you have electrical capabilities available outside for musicians, bands and/or sound and lighting companies?
There is a 200 amp (3) phase tie-in for the East Terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay and also for the Garden Mound.
Is there access by boat from the Bay?
Vizcaya does not permit access from the water.
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RENTAL COSTS
BASE EVENING RENTAL FEES
- $23,000
DAYTIME CEREMONY FEES
- Daytime Garden Ceremony for up to 25 guests*: $2,000
- Each additional guest* (up to 25 additional guests): $25
