South Florida has become a very popular location for destination
weddings, especially in the last couple of years. Maybe it’s because of the
gorgeous weather we get all year round or because of all the amazing choices in
venues. Henry and
Alison came to Miami looking for the perfect venue to host their wedding.
They majority of their friends and family flew in from New York for their big day, so they really wanted it to be a complete experience. When venue scouting we visited many hotels to ensure they chose the perfect one. After a few visits
to different hotels, they fell in love with the Biltmore Hotel. They not only fell in love with the spaces it offered but also the rich history that it boasted. The Biltmore Hotel, is a National Historic
Landmark built in 1926 and situated on 150 tropical acres, it’s located in Coral Gables and is one of the most prestigious and well known hotels in South Florida.
After the venue and church were booked everything else just
fell into place nicely. The church was a simple decision for the two since they
had both agreed on St. Francis De Sales in Miami Beach to host their Catholic ceremony. After securing their date for the two most important pieces
of the wedding we tackled all the “fun stuff” like flowers, entertainment and
Henry’s favorite the cake tasting. Planning with this couple was a walk in the
park and a funny one at that. It was really
nice having a groom present for all the meetings, especially one with such a kind demeanor who also shared in giving his opinions.
Their reception took place in the Alhambra room which has
a gorgeous fire place in the middle of the room and a stunning ceiling which adds to the richness of the space. We took
full advantage of the space and incorporated some royal table seating as well
as traditional rounds for the guest tables. Tables were dressed with gold
overlay linens, napkins were silk in a French blue tone to match the gorgeous
center pieces. They had two styles of floral arrangements, one was a Manzanita branch
which had a base full of blue hydrangeas and the branches were adorned with
hanging crystals and white orchids. The other style was a lush arrangement of
blue hydrangeas with orchids that sat on top of a tall cylinder vase. The room
came out spectacular, yeah to team effort! The reception was so much fun as “Luis Serrano and his Orchestra” did an awesome job at keeping the party going all night long!
From the bottom of my heart I want to wish this couple
nothing but the very best and may they continue to have fun with everything
they do as husband and wife. We loved being part of your special day and continue
to wish the best for you and your family.
