6 Things That Make Miami Wedding Venues Stand Out

Congratulations on your engagement! Now comes the tough part: planning your wedding. Although the millions of details you have to consider while putting together your dream day might make you feel crazy, you can create the perfect day without ever losing your mind along the way if you break it down into pieces and plan a little at a time.

The first step in putting together a stress-free wedding is finding the best venue for your special day. After reviewing a few places and selecting one that you love, the other wedding plans will fall into place accordingly.

Few things are more important than the location. It sets the tone for the entire ceremony and serves as the backdrop for all of your pictures and memories. Miami wedding venues stand out above the rest because they offer everything you could want for your dream wedding.

To help get your planning process chugging along like a well-oiled machine, we’ve compiled a list of what to look for while considering places to have a wedding.

1. Ambiance

We’ve listed this first because nearly half of all engaged couples (40% to be exact) look for unique event venues that match their personality first and foremost. Your special day should be a reflection of the beautiful life that you and your betrothed will be sharing. Consider your style and what you find beautiful, and use that image to narrow your search for places to have a wedding.

Few places in the country can compete with the beauty that can be found in Miami. Whether you are having a small, intimate ceremony or you want to have a grand wedding, you can find the perfect location in Miami. From the vast beaches to the gorgeous flowers, there is no better background for your special day. Each one will still give your ceremony plenty of class while making sure your guests have ample space.

2. Capacity

The average wedding includes 136 guests; yours could greatly vary depending on the type of event you dream of and your budget. Take a quick mental count of the friends and family you hope to have witness your nuptials and use that to narrow your venue search down. Typically, you can expect approximately 83% of the people you invite to RSVP with a “Yes,” and 17% to politely decline. Keep in mind that zoning regulations will probably prevent your venue from accommodating a headcount greater than its capacity, so you might find it preferable to look for a venue that gives your room to grow. 

3. Room to Eat, Drink, and Be Married

Stand in the middle of any potential venue you look at and visualize your festivities. Some locations hold the charm you want, but from a practical standpoint, they just don’t work. Is the backdrop you love for your vows located in a spot that accommodates good seating for your guests? Is there a nice open area for a dance floor (if you want it)?

If your potential venue doesn’t typically host weddings, it’s critical that you ensure there are convenient facilities (and adequate power sources!) for your caterers. Having your caterer arrive on your big day and finding no place for them to work, or blowing a fuse when they plug their equipment in, is the kind of disaster you want to avoid.

On the other hand, since Miami is home to some of the most renowned culinary schools in the country, the chefs found at the wedding venues are incredible. There are hundreds of different menu options available that are all prepared by masters in the industry. 

4. Availability

You’ll have the best luck landing the wedding venue of your dreams if you can book it nine to 12 months in advance. If you plan to get married during peak season, you might have to snag the most popular wedding venues earlier than that! Peak season varies based on your wedding destination, but typically the busiest wedding month is June, accounting for one in every six weddings. If your wedding is in June, start planning early!

5. Lighting and Sound

Acoustics are a huge part of both the ceremony and the reception. You might adore the ambiance of the converted warehouse you’re considering, but if the high ceiling and bare walls create a nasty echo, the video of the most important moment of your life could have poor sound quality.

Likewise, nothing has more of an influence on the heart and soul of an event than the lighting. If your event is during the day, look for a venue with lots of natural light. It’s hard to enjoy yourself in a room with bar lighting when you know the sun is shining bright right outside. On the other hand, if your event is going to be in the evening, make sure you scope it out around the time of day you’ll be celebrating, to make sure the lighting works for you.

6. Packages for Every Budget

Wedding reception packages are an excellent way to get everything you need for one affordable price. In Miami, you will be able to find the perfect package that covers all of the essentials and goes above and beyond that.

Your wedding is a big deal, and you want it to be perfect. When you get married at a Miami wedding venue, you can relax knowing that your special day will be everything you dreamed of and more. If you are planning a wedding, be sure to consider Renaissance Miami as the perfect wedding venue.