A Unique Welcome Party in a Parking Garage Kicked Off This Luxe Wedding in Miami, Florida

After a jaunt to Las Vegas in October 2022 to elope at the iconic Little White Wedding Chapel, Seema Shah and Karan Purewal planned a blowout bash for 225 of their loved ones in Miami at the 1 Hotel South Beach on March 4, 2023. “The first time we visited Miami together, we went to the 1 Hotel an...

A Vibrant "Havana Nights"-Inspired Wedding at The Bath Club in Miami Beach

A simple swipe on a dating app led to something extraordinary for grooms Frank and Alex. “Sparks flew for us, igniting a connection that transcended screens and pixels,” Alex recalls. Their bond only grew stronger, evolving from late-night conversations to shared dreams and adventures. Twelve yea...

A Tropical Wedding at The Bonnet House Garden in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Jenna Cloyd (31 and an attorney) and Paul Jump (30 and a senior manager at Uber) know how to combine formality with fun. Jenna and Paul said their vows under the cover of palm trees in Bonnet House’s garden. Upon their engagement, the San Francisco-based pair began planning a wedding all the way ...

A Romantic and Intimate South Florida Beach Wedding in Islamorada

Above all, this couple wanted the vibe of their wedding to remain relaxed and breezy. After a spontaneous engagement, “I wanted everything to be calm and stress free, like a vacation,” the bride says. The couple went to the bride’s home state of Florida in search of a cozy, comfortable venue. The...

Flamenco Dancers and Twinkle Lights Dazzle at This Wedding at Vizcaya Gardens in Miami

Something about the back of his head—and 6-foot-6 stature—intrigued college freshman Melanie Patrich. "My friends made me go to a party at his fraternity house," she describes. "I wanted to leave, but then I saw his back facing me while he played foosball. Even though I hadn't seen his face yet, ...

Fashion Was the Focus at This Extravagant Four-Day Indian Wedding at the W South Beach in Miami, Florida

After cultivating a long-distance relationship, Aditya Patel was able to pull off a spectacular proposal to his girlfriend, Yamini Mada, in February 2020. They flew to Miami under the guise of celebrating a friend’s surprise birthday. “Adi hired an event planner to coordinate the most perfect pro...

This Couple Threw a Luxe Hotel Wedding at the Miami Beach Edition in Miami, Florida

Florida natives John and Matthew let the décor of the Miami Beach Edition lead the way when wedding planning. “We fell in love with the sights and smells of the hotel,” John says. The couple matched the hotel’s luxe palette with metallic shades of black and white,but punched things up with pops o...

This Couple's First Look Took Place in a Bamboo Grove Ahead of Their Miami Beach, Florida, Wedding

When designing their Miami Beach destination wedding, Minneapolis residents Ashley and Connor took most of their inspiration from the destination itself. The self-professed avid travelers first felt a connection to the area on a trip there years before. “The people, the culture and the atmosphere...

This Couple Got Married in a Park in Miami, Florida

For Marieli and Albert, comfort was key when it came to planning their DIY wedding. “We both wanted something outside, where we feel most at home,” Marieli says of her barefoot brunch celebration. During the ceremony, the couple, who met when they were 11 and 13, performed a feet washing unity ri...

"Star Wars" Inspired This Classic Wedding at Villa Woodbine in Miami, Florida

You could say The Force brought Stephanie and Daniel, who share a deep love of Star Wars, together when they initially matched on a dating app. When it was time to finally tie the knot, Stephanie and Daniel settled on a classic vibe for their Catholic wedding ceremony and the dinner portion of th...

One Couple's Purple-and-Mauve Wedding at Chabad of Parkland in Florida

It was essential to Faith Niece and Ben Goldberg that their wedding at Chabad of Parkland in Florida both honor their Orthodox Jewish faith without sacrificing style. "We wanted a romantic and moody winter wedding with large floral, velvet and gold accents. We had to balance finding a large enoug...

Colorful Sri Lankan and Jamaican Fusion Wedding at Miami Beach Botanical Garden in Florida

Adrienne Bown (34 and a brand manager) and Jeevan Nanayakkara’s (35 and a project manager) wedding combined their respective Jamaican and Sri Lankan cultures—but with a personalized twist. “We basically created a remix,” Adrienne says. “It set the tone for how we’ll move forward as a new family u...

A Wedding at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida, Filled with Jewel Tones

Given their “very special appreciation for nature, trees and flowers,” exchanging vows in a botanical garden was a simple choice for Yasmin Gomez (35 and a wedding planner) and Nohelia Rodriguez (36 and a restaurant manager). For their intimate ceremony among towering willow trees, only Yasmin’s ...

A 12th-Century Spanish Monastery Was the Backdrop to This Regal Miami, Florida, Wedding

For their wedding celebration in Miami, Florida, Asha and Hugh wanted to incorporate their shared Hindu and Catholic beliefs. As such, the expansive grounds of The Spanish Monastery were perfect, ensuring there was ample space for all the day's festivities. Following an incredible Baraat entrance...

A Casual, Tropical Waterfront Wedding at Gulf Stream Bath and Tennis Club in Gulf Stream, FL

Kelsey White and Nick Heitz had a casual yet elegant wedding at Gulf Stream Bath and Tennis Club. A fun invitation suite introduced the wedding's tropical theme and color palette of orange and blue, which continued with the beachfront ceremony. Kelsey and Nick stood underneath a wedding arch with...

Tropical Glam Florida Keys Wedding

Alexis (Lex) Jacobs (29 and a PhD student) and Jack (Trey) Krips III’s (31 and a corporate executive) wedding celebrated the natural beauty of Islamorada. “We wanted our event to blend in with the island, so we veered away from including bright colors or any plants that you may not find in the Fl...

Bohemian Minimalist Wedding at Southbeach Hotel

Jenny O’Brien (27 and a social media influencer) and Colin Brothers’s (31 and an artist) style is equal parts chic and relaxed. After a roadside proposal with their two kids in tow, the pair planned a cozy-meets-minimalist wedding. “I can be particular, so I planned it all myself,” Jenny says. “I...

Intimate, Quirky Bayside Wedding in the Keys

Plastic lawn flamingos were the tongue-in-cheek inspiration for Caitlin Hargraves (28 and an actor) and Dorian Feistel’s (34 and a microbiologist) DIY Keys wedding. “Our theme was classed-up Florida kitsch,” Caitlin says. Vintage postcard save-the-dates set the tone for a bright, playful beachfro...

A Whimsical, Fun-Filled Wedding at Old School Square in Delray Beach, Florida

When planning their personalized, whimsical wedding, Emily Freeman and Miguel Palacios were inspired by board games. "We have game nights with our closest friends at least once a month, so we took our love of board games and enhanced it so that our guests could feel included," Emily says. Both of...

A Romantic, Rustic Wedding at Richardson Historic Park in Wilton Manors, Florida

Shortly after meeting online, Jheraud James (23 and a senior restaurant manager) and Richard Werhle III (34 and an assistant general manager at a restaurant) got engaged and, in the span of 17 months, planned a rustic-glam celebration that was uniquely their own. The navy-blue and marsala color s...

A Classic Black-and-White Wedding at The East Miami Hotel in Florida

Patrick Gevas and Jose Vega's modern, luxurious wedding took place at The East Miami Hotel. "We've always felt nontraditional, so we set out to create something that was inclusive and representative of the celebration of the two of us coming together," Patrick says. "With some of Jose's family co...

A Fresh, Intimate Wedding at The Seagate Beach Club in Delray Beach, Florida

Carly Winokur (30 and a health care analyst) and Josh Hershey's (33 and works in retail training) wedding boiled down to just three things: marriage, family and food. “That’s what mattered most,” Carly says. “We wanted our guests to feel as if they were coming to our home for a dinner party.” Wit...

A Classic, Elegant Wedding at The Betsy Hotel in Miami, Florida

Ashley McCauley and Tim Adleman had a classic formal celebration for their destination wedding. The ceremony took place in a Catholic church, and the bridesmaids' pink bouquets decorated the altar. Postceremony, guests headed to a reception at The Betsy Hotel, a boutique property nestled in the h...