The Cruz Building
3157 Commodore Plaza,
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 508-9500
Average Base Cost: $29,000
Our average base cost for a Cruz Building wedding is calculated by figuring a 125-person guest list using the full building rental on a Saturday night and an average food/beverage cost of $125/pp. Entertainment, flowers, additional decorations and rentals, transportation, and photography are not included. Price is rounded up to the nearest thousand. Gratuity and tax is included.
*Prices subject to change
How it Breaks Down
Facility Rental Fee: The fee for the Cruz Building breaks down as follows:
Full Building Rental:
- Monday-Thursday: $7,995
- Friday or Sunday:$9,995
- Saturday: $11,995
- 3 levels
- Based on a 5-hour event, 10 hours load-in/out
- Extra load-in/load out hours:$200/each
- Overtime hours: $1,000
Level 1 & 2 (max. guest count 225)
- Monday-Thursday: $5,995
- Friday or Sunday:$7,995
- Saturday: Not Available
- Optional VIP Suite: $250
- Extra load-in/load-out hours: $200
- Additional event hours $1000
- Based on a 4-hour event, 5 hours load-in/out
Single Level (max. guest count 125)
- Monday-Thursday: $4,995
- Friday or Sunday:$5,995
- Saturday: Not Available
- Optional VIP Suite: $250
- Extra load-in/load-out hours: $200
- Additional event hours $1000
- Based on a 4-hour event, 5 hours load-in/out
What’s Included:
- Built-in, Carved Mahogany Bars on Each Level
- Decorative Glass and Brass Scenic Elevator
- Ornately Furnished Restrooms on Each Level
- Catering Kitchen on Each Level
- Security, Doorman and Bath Attendant(s)
- Luxury VIP/Bridal Suite with Private Bathroom & Shower
- Location for Portrait and Group Photography
- State-of-the-Art Sound System
- Extended Load-In/Load-Out Available
- Green Room with Private Bathroom and Shower
Vendors: You may bring in your own vendors (including catering!), subject to their approval
Optional Extras: If dancing is being done on marble or wood floors, they require that you rent a dance floor to protect the floors.
More Stats
Space Type: Inside/Outside
Size: The Cruz Building can accommodate up to 700 guests for a strolling reception or cocktails. Capacity for sit-down or buffet dinners varies depending on the number of levels used at once, and the design of the event. Each level seats 100 – 250 guests for sit-down dinners, depending on the seating arrangements.
Bridal Suite: Yes
Parking: You will need to hire a valet company
How Will Grandma Get There? The venue is located 15 minutes from the airport, and a short walk or cab ride from hotels such as The Mayfair and The Ritz-Carlton.
Party On! There is no curfew. Your event must end at the time designated on your contract, but you may choose to extend the hours, at an additional charge.
The Report
Originally built in 2003, this three-level building only looks like a historic landmark! With atrium ceilings, stained-glass windows, marble staircases, and outdoor terraces, the Cruz Building is illuminated by gas flame lanterns and antique crystal chandeliers, giving it a definitely New Orleans/French-inspired look. They only book one wedding at a time, so you would not be sharing the building with anybody else.
Woman Getting Married Says
This is such a unique wedding venue for Miami, especially because it looks like it could be located in the French Quarter instead of Coconut Grove. I think the possibilities are endless here in terms of decor, though I would definitely learn towards a European/Caribbean/vintage vibe here over anything modern. And the fact that there is no curfew and you can bring in your own caterer is a big win (though your overtime cost of $1,000/hour will catch-up to you, so just be mindful of that when planning your start time). Also, you can’t beat the Coconut Grove location, which is perfect for out-of-town guests and Miami residents in terms of getting there and activities around the area.
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