Weddings at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

Planning a wedding at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort? First of all, excellent choice if you want your wedding to feel relaxed, tropical, colourful and very, very South Florida.

This is not one of those wedding venues that feels stiff or overly formal from the moment guests arrive. Margaritaville has that easy beachfront energy couples love — ocean views, palm trees, rooftop spaces, resort-style convenience and the kind of atmosphere where your guests can turn the wedding into a mini vacation.

And honestly, that is one of the biggest reasons couples choose it.

You are not just booking a ceremony space or a ballroom. You are creating a full wedding weekend experience on Hollywood Beach, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side, the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk nearby, and plenty for guests to enjoy before and after the wedding.

If you are dreaming of a celebration that feels polished but still fun, romantic but not too serious, and beautiful without feeling like everyone has to whisper in a ballroom, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is definitely worth a closer look.

About Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is a beachfront wedding venue in Hollywood, Florida, located at 1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019. It sits along Hollywood Beach, close to the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, which gives your wedding that relaxed destination-style feel without asking everyone to leave the country.

For couples planning a South Florida wedding, the location is a huge advantage. Hollywood sits beautifully between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, making the venue convenient for local guests, out-of-town family, and anyone flying in for the celebration.

That convenience matters more than people realise.

When your ceremony, reception, accommodation, restaurants, beach access and guest experience are all connected in one resort-style setting, the whole day feels smoother. Guests do not have to bounce between different locations. Your wedding party is not rushing across town. And you get more time to enjoy the people who came to celebrate with you.

From a photography and videography point of view, Margaritaville gives you a lovely mix of backdrops. You have the beach, rooftop terrace, ocean views, resort interiors, getting-ready spaces, ballroom atmosphere, tropical details and the nearby Broadwalk. That variety helps your wedding gallery and film feel full of life, not like everything happened in one corner of one room.

If you are still comparing venues, my guide to South Florida wedding venues is a helpful place to start. You may also want to explore more Fort Lauderdale wedding venues, especially if you love the idea of a beach, resort or waterfront wedding in Broward County.

Quick Facts About Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Weddings

Here is the simple version if you are comparing venues and trying not to drown in 37 open tabs.

Venue name: Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
Location: Hollywood Beach, Florida
Address: 1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019
Venue style: Beachfront resort, rooftop terrace, ballroom and oceanfront wedding venue
Best for: Beach weddings, destination-style weddings, wedding weekends, rooftop ceremonies, larger receptions and relaxed South Florida celebrations
Ceremony options: Hollywood Beach, License to Chill Pool Deck, Compass Rose Ballroom, Hemisphere Dancer, Fins Right and Fins Left
Reception options: Compass Rose Ballroom, License to Chill Rooftop Terrace, pre-function spaces and private dining options
Guest experience: On-site accommodation, beach access, restaurants, resort amenities and nearby Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
Photo style: Bright, tropical, colourful, relaxed, oceanfront and sunset-focused
Backup options: Indoor backup space is available, but couples should always confirm current backup details directly with the venue

Capacity depends on the exact room, layout and event style. Margaritaville states that wedding receptions can accommodate over 500 guests, while smaller ceremony spaces such as Hemisphere Dancer and Fins Right or Fins Left are better suited to more intimate ceremonies.

Ceremony and Reception Spaces at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

One thing Margaritaville does really well is variety. You are not limited to one generic ballroom or one outdoor lawn. You have beach, rooftop, indoor and ballroom options, which gives you a lot of freedom when planning the feel of your day.

Hollywood Beach Ceremonies

If you are looking at Margaritaville, there is a good chance the beach is part of the dream.

A Hollywood Beach ceremony gives you that classic South Florida wedding feeling: sand, ocean breeze, blue water, palm trees and guests immediately understanding why you chose this venue. It is romantic without needing too much extra styling because the setting is already doing a lot of the heavy lifting.

For photos and video, beach ceremonies can look absolutely beautiful, especially later in the day when the light becomes softer. The main thing to think about is timing. Midday beach light can be bright, hot and a little squinty. Nobody wants their ceremony photos to look like everyone was staring directly into the sun while trying to survive in formalwear.

Late afternoon usually works better for comfort, colour and flattering light.

License to Chill Pool Deck

The License to Chill Pool Deck is one of the standout spaces at Margaritaville. It sits on the 11th-floor rooftop and has panoramic views over the golden sand and blue surf of Hollywood Beach.

This space works beautifully for ceremonies, cocktail hours, portraits and outdoor receptions. It gives you that “wow, we are really getting married here” feeling without becoming overly formal.

For photography, this is one of the strongest locations at the resort because it adds scale and atmosphere. You can capture the couple, the guests, the ocean, the sky and the whole South Florida setting in one place.

For video, it is even better. The rooftop gives movement, sound, light and scenery — all the little ingredients that help a wedding film feel alive rather than just documenting what happened.

Compass Rose Ballroom

The Compass Rose Ballroom is the main formal indoor space at Margaritaville. It is a dramatic 10,000-square-foot ballroom and works well for couples who want a larger reception, more controlled lighting, air conditioning and a polished indoor celebration.

This is ideal if you want the best of both worlds: a beach or rooftop ceremony followed by an elegant ballroom reception.

That combination works really well in South Florida. You get the outdoor atmosphere for the ceremony and portraits, then your guests can enjoy dinner, speeches and dancing in a comfortable indoor space.

From a photography and videography point of view, the reception space matters just as much as the ceremony space. A beautiful ballroom gives us the chance to capture grand entrances, speeches, first dances, parent dances, table details, reactions and the dance floor when everyone forgets they once claimed they were “not really dancers.”

Hemisphere Dancer

Hemisphere Dancer is a smaller indoor ceremony space with ocean-inspired colours and textures. It works well for couples who want something more intimate or prefer an indoor ceremony with a coastal feel.

This can also be a helpful option if weather is uncertain or if you have guests who may be more comfortable indoors. You still get the resort atmosphere without relying completely on outdoor conditions.

For smaller weddings, spaces like this can feel warm, personal and connected. Sometimes a smaller room full of people who really love you has more emotion than a giant space that feels half-empty.

Fins Right and Fins Left

Fins Right and Fins Left are more intimate ceremony spaces with windows overlooking Hollywood Beach. These rooms are a good fit for smaller celebrations where you want ocean views but prefer the comfort and control of an indoor setting.

They are especially useful if you want something simple, elegant and easy for guests.

For photos, these spaces can work well for ceremony coverage, emotional guest reactions and smaller family moments. After the ceremony, you can still head outside for beach, rooftop or resort portraits.

Best Photo Locations at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

This is where Margaritaville becomes really fun.

Some wedding venues give you one pretty photo spot and everyone has to politely pretend there are more. Margaritaville gives you several different backdrops, which means your wedding gallery can feel varied, relaxed and full of personality.

Hollywood Beach at Sunset

Sunset portraits on Hollywood Beach are one of the biggest photo opportunities at this venue.

The beach gives you open space, soft colours, movement in the dress, natural laughter and those lovely just-married-by-the-ocean moments that never really go out of style.

If you want romantic portraits without feeling overly posed, this is the kind of setting where you can walk, hold hands, laugh a little and let the light do its thing.

I would usually recommend saving around 20 to 30 minutes for couple portraits near sunset. It does not need to feel like a huge production. You can sneak away from cocktail hour for a short session, get those beautiful golden-hour images, then head straight back to your guests before anyone starts wondering where the newlyweds disappeared to.

The Rooftop Terrace

The rooftop terrace gives your photos a completely different feel from the beach.

Instead of sand and shoreline, you get elevated views, sky, ocean and that modern resort atmosphere. It is perfect for ceremony coverage, couple portraits, wedding party photos, cocktail hour candids and cinematic video clips.

This is also a great place for wide environmental images. These are the photos that show where the wedding happened, not just who was there. Years from now, those images help bring the whole setting back.

The Hollywood Beach Broadwalk

Because Margaritaville sits near the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, you can add a little extra local personality to your gallery.

The Broadwalk gives your photos a relaxed destination-wedding feeling: palm trees, beach energy, movement, colour and that “we are actually here doing this” feeling. It is perfect if you want a few portraits that feel less formal and more like a memory from the day.

You do not need to spend ages here. Even 10 minutes can give you storytelling images that feel different from the ceremony and ballroom photos.

Getting Ready Rooms and Resort Interiors

Getting-ready photos matter more than couples sometimes realise.

These are the little moments before everything becomes official: final touches, nervous laughter, champagne, parents seeing you dressed, friends helping with buttons, someone asking where the rings are even though they are exactly where they should be.

A resort wedding makes this part of the day easier because everyone can already be on-site. You are not driving across South Florida in wedding clothes, which is always a win.

Having everything close together also helps the photo and video timeline flow more naturally. We can move from getting ready to first look, ceremony, portraits and reception without the day feeling rushed.

The Ballroom and Reception Spaces

Do not sleep on reception photos.

This is where so many of the best memories happen: speeches, first dance, parent dances, guests crying happy tears, tables full of people you love, cake cutting, hugs, and the dance floor slowly losing all dignity.

A venue like Margaritaville gives you a nice contrast between bright outdoor wedding portraits and warm indoor reception storytelling. That mix helps your final gallery feel complete.

Best Time of Day for Wedding Photos at Margaritaville

For outdoor wedding photos at Margaritaville, late afternoon and sunset are usually your best friends.

South Florida light can be very strong during the middle of the day, especially on the beach and rooftop. That does not mean you cannot take photos earlier, but it does mean your timeline should be planned carefully.

For the most flattering light, try to plan couple portraits close to golden hour whenever possible. Family photos and wedding party portraits can often be done in shaded areas or indoor spaces earlier in the day, then you can save the beach and rooftop portraits for softer light.

A relaxed wedding photo timeline could look something like this:

Getting ready coverage in the rooms or suites
First look or private moment before the ceremony
Wedding party and immediate family photos before guests arrive
Ceremony on the beach, rooftop or indoor space
Short family photo session after the ceremony
Cocktail hour candids
Sunset couple portraits on the beach or rooftop
Reception entrance, speeches, dinner and dancing

Of course, your exact timeline will depend on your ceremony time, guest count, traditions and whether you are doing a first look.

The goal is simple: keep the day relaxed while making sure you do not miss the best light.

This is also something my team helps with during the planning process. A good timeline can make the difference between feeling rushed all day and actually enjoying your wedding.

Guest Experience and Accommodation

Margaritaville is a strong option if guest experience matters to you.

Because it is a resort, your guests can stay on-site, enjoy the beach, explore Hollywood Beach, visit nearby restaurants and turn your wedding into a proper South Florida getaway.

That is especially helpful if you have family and friends travelling from out of town.

It also makes the logistics easier. Guests are not bouncing between five different locations, trying to find parking, calling each other from random hotel lobbies or texting “where are we supposed to be?” while you are halfway through getting dressed.

A resort wedding keeps everything more connected.

That matters for photography and video too. When guests are relaxed and settled, the whole day feels better. People arrive happier, transitions are smoother and the celebration has more natural energy.

Weather, Wind and Backup Plan Tips

Beach weddings are beautiful, but South Florida weather likes to keep everyone humble.

Sun, wind, humidity and sudden rain are all things to think about when planning a wedding at Margaritaville. That does not mean you should avoid an outdoor ceremony. It just means you should have a plan you actually like.

Before booking, ask the venue:

What happens if it rains?
Where is the indoor backup space?
When is the final weather call made?
Can the ceremony move indoors smoothly?
What happens to floral installations or décor if the location changes?
How does the venue handle wind on the rooftop or beach?
Are there shaded areas for family photos?
Can we still use outdoor spaces for portraits if the ceremony moves indoors?

The best backup plan is not just the one that technically exists in a contract. It is the one you would still be happy with if the weather changes.

If you are planning an outdoor celebration, you may also find my guide to weather-proofing your South Florida wedding helpful.

And from a photo/video point of view, clouds or a little wind are not the end of the world. Sometimes they make everything look softer, moodier and more romantic. The trick is planning properly so you are not trying to make decisions while holding a bouquet in one hand and refreshing a weather app with the other.

Margaritaville Wedding Photography and Videography Tips

A Margaritaville wedding is not just about pretty portraits. It is about the whole atmosphere.

You have the ocean, the rooftop views, the resort energy, your guests arriving in vacation mode, the ceremony emotion, the reception party and all those in-between moments that happen when people are genuinely enjoying themselves.

That is why photography and videography work so well together at this venue.

Photos freeze the moments: the look on your partner’s face, the walk down the aisle, the sunset portraits, the hugs, the details, the laughter and the dance floor chaos.

Video brings back the sound and movement: your vows, speeches, ocean breeze, music, cheers, clinking glasses and the way the whole day felt.

For a venue with this much atmosphere, I would strongly consider both.

If you are planning a wedding here, you can explore my approach to wedding photography in Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale wedding videography. Since Hollywood Beach sits close to the Fort Lauderdale wedding market, these services are a natural fit for Margaritaville weddings.

You can also look through my main South Florida wedding photography and South Florida wedding videography pages if you are still comparing coverage options.

Is Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Right for You?

Margaritaville could be a great fit if you want:

A beachfront wedding without leaving South Florida
A relaxed destination-wedding feeling
On-site accommodation for guests
A mix of indoor and outdoor spaces
A rooftop ceremony or cocktail hour option
A ballroom reception with resort convenience
Ocean views and tropical photo locations
A venue that feels fun, colourful and guest-friendly

It may not be the right fit if you want something very private, rustic, garden-only or completely removed from the energy of a beach resort. This is a lively Hollywood Beach venue, and that is part of its personality.

For the right couple, though, that personality is exactly the point.

Nearby Wedding Planning Resources

If you are still comparing venues, these guides may help you build your shortlist.

Explore more South Florida wedding venues if you want to compare beachfront resorts, ballrooms, gardens and waterfront spaces across the region.

Look through my guide to Fort Lauderdale wedding venues if you are focused on Broward County, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Hollywood Beach and nearby coastal venues.

You may also like nearby venue guides such as Weddings at B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale if you are comparing beach resort options in the area.

And when you are ready to talk through photography, video and how you want the day to feel, you can tell me about your wedding plans.

Margaritaville brochure and prices

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort offers a variety of wedding packages, whether you're planning a sunset elopement or a weekend-long wedding celebration. Packages typically include ceremony setup, catering, bar options, event space rental, and access to resort amenities.

For the most up-to-date prices, package details, and availability, head over to their official wedding page here.

 

Contact Details + Map

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
1111 N Ocean Dr, Hollywood, FL 33019
(954) 874-4444
www.margaritavillehollywoodbeachresort.com
Located right on the Hollywood Broadwalk, directly facing the Atlantic Ocean

Planning Your Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Wedding?

Your venue creates the setting, but the real story will be everything that happens within it.

The nervous excitement before the ceremony. The way your partner looks at you during the vows. The hugs from people who travelled to be there. The sunset portraits by the water. The speeches, the happy tears, the questionable dance moves and all the tiny moments you will want to remember properly.

If you are getting married at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, your photos and film should feel relaxed, colourful and full of that South Florida energy.

I would love to hear what you are planning and help you create a photography and videography experience that feels easy, natural and completely you.

You can explore wedding photography in Fort Lauderdale or learn more about Fort Lauderdale wedding videography.

FAQs About Weddings at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

Can you have a beach wedding at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort?

Yes, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort offers beachfront wedding options on Hollywood Beach. This is one of the main reasons couples choose the venue, especially if they want a relaxed South Florida ceremony with ocean views and a destination-style atmosphere.

What are the main ceremony spaces at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort?

Ceremony options include Hollywood Beach, License to Chill Pool Deck, Compass Rose Ballroom, Hemisphere Dancer, and Fins Right or Fins Left. Each space has a different feel, so the best choice depends on your guest count, style and whether you prefer indoor, outdoor, rooftop or beachfront.

Is Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort good for destination weddings?

Yes, it is a strong choice for destination-style weddings because guests can stay on-site, enjoy the beach, explore Hollywood Beach Broadwalk and spend the weekend in one place. It gives you the feeling of a tropical getaway without needing an international trip.

Where are the best wedding photo locations at Margaritaville?

Some of the best photo locations include Hollywood Beach, the rooftop terrace, resort interiors, getting ready spaces, the ballroom, tropical details around the property and the nearby Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. Sunset beach portraits are especially beautiful if your timeline allows for them.

What is the best time of day for wedding photos at Margaritaville?

Late afternoon and sunset are usually best for outdoor photos, especially on the beach and rooftop. Midday sun can be harsh and hot, so it is worth planning your timeline carefully if portraits are a priority.

Does Margaritaville have indoor wedding spaces?

Yes, Margaritaville has indoor wedding spaces including the Compass Rose Ballroom, Hemisphere Dancer and Fins Right/Fins Left. Indoor options are useful for formal receptions, smaller ceremonies and backup plans if the weather changes.

Is Margaritaville better for large weddings or intimate weddings?

It can work for both. Larger weddings often suit the Compass Rose Ballroom and bigger reception spaces, while smaller weddings may feel better in Hemisphere Dancer, Fins Right or Fins Left. The best fit depends on your guest count and the atmosphere you want.

Should we book both photography and videography for a Margaritaville wedding?

For a venue like Margaritaville, I would strongly consider both. The setting gives you beautiful photos, but video captures the movement, sound and atmosphere — waves, vows, speeches, rooftop views, music and all the energy of the celebration. Together, they tell a fuller story of the day.