Fort Lauderdale Magazine

Photography: sugarfreestudio.com For many couples, a wedding lasts a day. At W Fort Lauderdale, it becomes an entire beachside weekend. At W Fort Lauderdale, the wedding doesn’t end when the last dance does. Instead, it stretches into a full beachside escape. Starting with welcome cocktails, moving into the ceremony and reception, and wrapping up with a farewell brunch where guests can recover from the dance floor.

The best things come in small packages. 1. White Voile & Lace Princess Wedding Dress by Feltman Brothers, $120, available at feltmanbrothers.com. 2. SniffEase Spa 3-in-1 Spray Nasal Aspirator by Grownsy, $50, available on Amazon. 3. Teleport – Backless Car Booster Seat by BubbleBum, $75, available at bubblebum.co. 4. Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed with Safety Bumpers by Hiccapop, $100, available at hiccapop.com. 5. Forever Friend Promise: Snuffles Bear by GUND, $30, available at gund.com.

Shine On Button Down Bubble Top by AKIRA, $56, available at shopakira.com. Blue Bikini Bottom by Ilde x Faith Connexion, $70, available at ildeswimwear.com. Long Wrap Chain by Intuitive Adornment, $99, available at intuitiveadornment.com. Mermaid Tail Necklace by Intuitive Adornment, $77, available at intuitiveadornment.com. Dainty Ball Chain by Intuitive Adornment, $55, available at intuitiveadornment.com. Ivy One Piece by Ilde x Faith Connexion, $160, available at ildeswimwear.com.

Photography: courtesy of Sweet Melody Ice Cream Sweet Melody Ice Cream brings small-batch scoops, nostalgic charm and a story rooted in family to Flagler Village. Fort Lauderdale’s dessert scene gets a meaningful addition with the arrival of Sweet Melody Ice Cream at The Hive in Flagler Village. Behind the colorful scoops and playful energy lies a surprisingly simple, personal story. Sweet Melody began as a love letter.

Five remarkable restaurants, unforgettable chefs and one powerful reminder that food has always been about bringing people together. There is a moment at every truly great dinner when the room changes. Wine glasses pause halfway to the table, conversations soften, the lighting feels warmer somehow, people stop thinking about where they have to be tomorrow and become fully present in the moment. That feeling was present throughout DINE Fort Lauderdale 2026.

Celebrate the 250th birthday of America the right way. 1. American Flag Glass Plate by MudPie, $32, available at smythjewelers.com. 2. Indigo Check Serving Bowl by Mackenzie-Childs, $100, available at Williams Sonoma. 3. Rattan Ice Bucket with Tongs, Natural by Rebecca Udall, $105, available at rebeccaudall.com. 4. Newport Bath Towels by Matouk, $175, available at matouk.com. 5. 250th Anniversary Glasses by BenShot, $30, available at benshot.com. 6.

Photography: Justin Broderick With expansive Intracoastal views, a premium oyster program and elevated small plates, G&B Dockside brings fresh energy to the city. When a restaurant group with a loyal following announces a new concept, expectations are high. When that group is behind Coconuts and G&B Oyster Bar, expectations are even higher. Enter G&B Dockside, the newest addition from Be Nice Restaurant Group, led by Elliot Wolf. It does not disappoint.

Photography courtesy of Marc Brandt of The Eklund|Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman Photography courtesy of Marc Brandt of The Eklund|Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman Photography courtesy of Marc Brandt of The Eklund|Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman Photography courtesy of Marc Brandt of The Eklund|Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman Photography courtesy of Marc Brandt of The Eklund|Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman Photography courtesy of Marc Brandt of The Eklund|Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman Photography...

Photography: Justin Broderick Huizenga Park reopens with more space, more shade and more reasons to stay a while. After a two-year, $15 million redesign, the park at Las Olas Boulevard and the New River has reopened, and it’s doing exactly what a city space like this should do—pull people in and keep them there. Since its grand opening, the lawn has been full, the dog run busy and kids have claimed the play areas, while along the river, people have lingered instead of passing through.

« All Events - 12:00 pm Free Bring the kids to Wynwood for a free morning of soccer. The For the Wyn Soccer Clinics offer free sessions for children ages 6 to 10, with drills, skills training, games and refreshments from local Wynwood vendors. Every skill level is welcome, whether your child is brand new to the game or already loves it. Each session is open to 50 children, and advance registration is required.