Our wedding will be in the Fort Lauderdale area, nearby the signature Hard Rock Guitar Hotel. From Fort Lauderdale International Airport to our wedding venue, it is a short 15-20 minute drive/uber. From Miami International Airport, it is a 45-60 minute drive/uber.
If you're looking for things to see/do/eat, check out our favorite recommendations below!
Note - most of these locations only offer street parking
FORT LAUDERDALE
EAT (Fort Lauderdale):
Java & Jam, small cafe great for breakfast/brunch
Louie Boss, modern Italian
El Camino, tex-mex
Moxie's, gastropub; semi-dressy
S3 - SUN|SURF|SAND, ocean view upscale sushi
COFFEE (Fort Lauderdale):
Ann's Florist, flowershop - go inside to request seating
Gran Forno, Italian
Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar
DRINK (Fort Lauderdale):
Rooftop, rooftop bar
The Wharf, outdoorsy bar with nautical themes
Tommy Bahama, yes they serve drinks too
Vinos on Las Olas, wine bar with hidden speakeasy in back
The Wilder, cocktail lounge with drag shows on weekend
PLAY (Fort Lauderdale):
Hard Rock Guitar Hotel & Casino
Fort Lauderdale/Las Olas Beach, best spots are in front of the W Hotel/Conrad
Water Taxi, details here; watertaxi.com
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
MIAMI
EAT (Miami, Brickell specifically):
Pura Vida, clean eats
Moxie's, gastropub; semi-dressy
Coyo Taco, tex-mex
CVI.CHE 105, peruvian
Smith & Wollenski, steakhouse located in Miami Beach (Warren Buffet's favorite)
Crazy About You, waterfront Spanish gastropub
COFFEE (Miami, Brickell specifically):
JOE & THE JUICE, get the tuna melt *trust us*
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Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar
DRINK (Miami, Brickell specifically):
Rosa Sky, rooftop bar with the best views of downtown Brickell
Blackbird Ordinary
Tipsy Flamingo
Better Days
PLAY (Miami, Brickell area):
Brickell City Centre Shopping
Komodo Miami
Club Space
Sexy Fish
Perez Art Museum