By Alyse Mier
Photography by Liberty Group
From cake and food tastings to wedding dress shopping, planning one of the most important days of your life can become quite a stressful experience. However, once everything seamlessly falls into place your wedding day quickly becomes the most magical day of your life. We’ve created a list of some of Miami’s most stunning wedding venues to help with your nuptials planning and narrow down your location scouting adventure.
Ancient Spanish Monastery
The gardens and chapel of the Ancient Spanish Monastery offer a truly marvelous setting for your big day. For those of you looking for a more traditional wedding setting this venue offers three beautiful chapels to choose from. The multiple chapel options make this venue the perfect fit for any budget, and it can be tailored to fit any size wedding party or number of guests. This venue also offers five luscious green outdoor spaces to choose from. The greenland is covered in 20 acres of rare palms, Spanish oak, cycads, banyans, and blossoming trees with the ancient and gothic like buildings serving as your background. The wedding reception will be held in the Cloisters, an open passageway that surrounds the courtyard, and will serve as the home to a truly unforgettable day.
Coral Gables Country Club
The Coral Gables Country Club is a true gemstone in the Coral Gables community. This venue is a luxurious combination of Mediterranean elegance and classic style. The Country Club Houses a grand ballroom and two satellite banquet rooms. Coral stone waterfalls, crystal chandeliers, black marble foyers, rich hardwood floors, and ornate Italian marble columns are among some of the elegant touches that are sure to add beautiful details to your wedding. You can also choose The Atrium Room as host to your wedding festivities. Floor to ceiling glass walls brighten up this room that overlooks lush greenland, bright colored flowers and a poolside patio. This magical location is sure to provide you with your much deserved fairytale ending.
Biltmore Hotel
This historic location sets the standard for elegance, romance and long lasting memories. The Biltmore is surrounded by over 150 acres of beautiful landscape that will help keep this special moment private for both you and your guests. Whether you are looking to get married under the stars, in a romantic garden, or in a luxurious ballroom the Biltmore promises to offer picturesque venues for any ceremony. The historic charm and Mediterranean inspired architecture is showcased throughout the ballrooms with grand ornaments such as: Cathedral arches, hand-painted ceilings and intricate chandeliers. The Biltmore Hotel is home to a wedding masterpiece.
Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
If you’re looking for an outdoor wedding surrounded by natural beauty, look no further. The Miami Beach Botanical Gardens offers some of the most colorful gardens that are sure to make for spectacular wedding pictures. Your ceremony can take place in the Japanese Garden, which has a small pond, bamboo, a bright red bridge, and stone lantern sculptures. This particular location is perfect for any small and intimate wedding. After your ceremony, head to the Banyan Room for your reception. This space includes an adjacent terrace, great lawn and courtyard. You and your guests will dine indoors amongst stunning décor and enjoy dancing outside under the star filled sky. The Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a romantic and cozy wedding venue.