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Deering Estate
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,103 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Miami, Florida
A 444-acre preserve & historic site with tours, events & programs, including artists in residence.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 305-235-1668
- Website deeringestate.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–4 pm |
The setting
“As a self-proclaimed museum lover, I made the trip all the way from Miami just to spend the day at Deering Estate — and it was absolutely worth it.”
“From the moment you arrive, you're surrounded by a sense of timelessness—lush tropical landscaping, grand historic buildings, and the inviting calm of the bay.”
“Tucked along the edge of Biscayne Bay, this historic landmark offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, and peaceful serenity.”
Amenities couples mention
“This a beautiful house/museum built from coral rock with beautiful green areas surrounding the house and the guest house.”
What couples say again and again
“Beautifully maintained estate, with great explanations of the history of the Deering family and their impact on South Florida.”
From the reviews
Beautiful historic place to visit. In very far South Dade. Free for Seniors on Friday. Used to belong to half brother of Vizcaya housing complex in Downtown Miami. The girl guide that goes by M was a wonderful host. Good place to go on a picnic. Many picnic tables under very shady trees, by the wonderful bay vistas.
Getting married at Deering Estate
Deering Estate comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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