When it comes to intimate weddings with a bit of beach pizzazz you can’t do better than Magic City, also known as Miami.
From a house with bohemian charm in South Beach to a yacht wedding that will make for some striking ceremony photos, wedding events have never looked this good! Can’t decide between them all? You can plan your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or even a day-after reception here too!
And if you’ve already stretched things a bit too far to get your dream florist or a designer dress, there’s no need to panic. We can help you find a lavish venue even in the middle of a financial crunch.
Ready to find a venue that will make you swoon? Plan your special occasion with the Giggster app and infuse your wedding with the magic of Miami.
Miami Small Wedding Venues Curated by Giggster
Looking for a small venue that’s unlike any other? You can host your ceremony on a Miami beach, but that’s not all! You could also:
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Get married in the rolling green countryside of Miami’s outskirts. These rustic ranches boast a peaceful atmosphere with horses grazing in the background for your ceremony and upscale barn pavilions with twinkling chandeliers for your reception.
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Throw a wedding that exudes classy, minimalist vibes at a private art gallery. They practically beg for a crisp black-and-white dress code and avant-garde florals.
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Tie the knot on a private yacht! From sleek multi-level vessels with ballrooms and indoor dining to luxurious sundecks with canvas sails, this micro wedding venue is mega-rich and ultra-stylish. Jump in the ocean after saying “I do” and spend a romantic evening under the stars.
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Embrace your inner socialite with an urban loft. Who says you can’t get married at midnight with the city skyline lit up behind you? These penthouses with panoramic windows are absolute magic.
Incredible Small Wedding Venues in Miami Start at $25 USD/hour
Exceptional Variety & Quality: Tie the knot in style with Giggster. With over 814 wedding venues in Miami, ranging from garden hideaways to Mediterranean villas, we promise you’ll find a stunning backdrop for your big day.
Hassle-Free Booking: When making a decision as big as your wedding venue, you want to know someone’s got your back. Giggster provides everything you need to book with comfort and ease, without the exorbitant cost. With pricing as low as $25 USD/hour, we can make weddings with various budgets look like a million bucks!
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: The wedding world is full of inflexible vendors, complicated contracts, and headache-inducing customer service. We refuse to be part of the problem. If something comes up, you can count on our 24-hour cancellation policy to ensure your money and your peace are protected. Reserve your locale knowing there are free cancellations for bookings canceled within 24 hours of confirmation, provided the booking is made at least 48 hours before the event.
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Things to Consider for Your Small Wedding in Miami
Miami is a brilliant place to host an intimate destination wedding or elopement, but before you book your tickets and jet set to Florida to get hitched, there are a few things to keep in mind:
Advantages
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The scenery in Miami is second to none! With the ocean serving as your ceremony backdrop, you don’t need to splurge on over-the-top decor (unless you want to).
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The city sees a lot of destination weddings and elopements so many vendors have packages tailored specifically to these intimate affairs.
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The weather is fantastic pretty much year-round, making outdoor weddings an easy choice.
Disadvantages
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Miami has a never-ending party scene. While buzzing nightlife options may enhance your bachelor/bachelorette parties, you may want to avoid certain times of the year (like spring break) to maintain a more sophisticated atmosphere at your wedding.
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If you're not a local, a destination wedding in Miami could be expensive in terms of flight and accommodation expenses. This could also mean fewer guests for you.
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Miami's hot and humid climate can be uncomfortable for some guests, especially if you plan on hosting an outdoor wedding.
What Kind of Venue Can I Rent for Small Weddings in Miami?
With so many lovely event spaces and beaches, Miami offers venues that suit the couple’s style- whatever that may be. When it comes to finding a stunning, wedding venue in Miami, the Giggster app can connect you with the hottest locations in the city to accommodate your guests.
Beachfront Resorts – Boho, Barefoot Affairs. Imagine your hair blowing in the breeze and your toes in the powdery white sand on a stretch of private ocean. A ceremony to the symphony of waves breaking in the background is just a click away! These stunning hotel venues offer luxury lounge furniture, palm trees, and straw palapas, plus they will suit any color palette from all neutrals to bright and cheerful.
Private Homes – Modern Minimalist Estates and Mediterranean Villas. Whether you’ve always dreamt of a bohemian, Tulum-inspired wedding with cactus gardens, a poolside bar, and macrame hammocks or Euro-style alfresco dining in the courtyard, with ivy climbing the walls and a coconut grove in the backyard, these homes are just what you need to transform your intimate wedding into a magazine-worthy affair.
Jungle Hideouts – A Tropical Oasis. Embrace Miami’s wild side (and we don’t mean the nightlife) with one of these tranquil outdoor venues. With natural grottos, turquoise springs, treehouses, and thousands of palm fronds, you can make all your mermaid or Swiss Family Robinson dreams come true.
Lush Gardens – The Fairytale Experience. Curate a princess wedding that puts Disney to shame at one of these gorgeous Miami escapes. With pastel blooms, whimsical willows, and twisted old oaks with twinkling lights, the ceremony terraces are simply magical. Don’t forget to end the night off with a curving long-table dinner under the stars.
Hotel Lounges and Restaurant Clubs – Hospitality at its finest. These venues are committed to providing exceptional guest experiences day in and day out so you know your wedding will be in good hands. Not only do they provide in-house catering/bartending and lots of complimentary amenities, but the decor is also taken care of thanks to their high-style design. You can start your reception off with passed hors d'oeuvres by the pool at cocktail hour, have an exceptional meal inside, and then cool off with a post-dinner splash in the rooftop pool—nothing is out of bounds.
How to Plan a Small Wedding in Miami
Miami weddings are so fun to plan—it’s such a wonderful place to get married. That said, being a host comes with a lot of responsibility like micromanaging every detail and personal touch. Here are a few tips to get your planning well underway.
Make the Hard Decisions First – Perhaps the hardest part of having a more intimate wedding is narrowing down the guest list. You’ve got to draw the line somewhere, so start by figuring out where that line is. Sticking to it will probably cause the least drama and awkward conversations, but also remember that it’s your special day, and if you want to make an exception to your own rule, that’s your prerogative.
Consider What You Want Your Ceremony to Sound Like – We spend so much time dreaming about what our wedding ceremony will look like that sometimes we forget to consider what we want the actual content of the ceremony to be. Outside of vows, you’ll also want to consider the tone (light and fun vs. classic and serious), the religiosity (or not), and the length. This will help you narrow down your search for officiants and figure out whether or not you are comfortable relinquishing control completely or if you’d like to approve certain parts of their script.
Plan Time for Prep – Consider booking your wedding space for two consecutive days so you can set up the night before and alleviate some of the wedding morning stress. You could even have your rehearsal dinner on-site for a little sneak preview and begin bringing your vision together after anyone who hasn’t been assigned to help leaves. This is a great hack for type-A personalities who have difficulty giving up complete creative control.
How to Save Money on Your Small Wedding in Miami
Besides choosing a budget-friendly wedding venue on the Giggster app, here are some of our favorite tips for hosting jaw-dropping wedding ceremonies and receptions without breaking the bank:
Stick with bud vases and candles.
Floral invoices can inflate your budget by several thousands of dollars. If you can source a bunch of bottles from the thrift store (or heck, the dollar store), consider ordering wholesale blooms and sticking to a single flower in each vase, scattered across tables with votive candles. This will have a laid-back wildflower vibe and still look gorgeous.
Do your own hair and makeup.
Plenty of brides feel that they didn't look like themselves on their wedding day in retrospect. While a pro can make you look flawless, sticking to your favorite beauty routine will guarantee you feel like you. Especially if you have a group of girlfriends who know their way around the Sephora, have intimate gatherings in the morning where you help each other curl lashes, braid hair, and zip into your dresses. This will make for precious memories (and save you all some money).
Shop bridesmaid attire from high-street retailers.
Plenty of stores now offer a fabulous selection of bridesmaid-worthy dresses ranging from boujee gowns to floral tea-length numbers. No matter who is picking up the bill, choose something affordable and let your girls get something they can wear again and again. You could even do the same thing for your own dress or reception dress. Remember, no one can see the price tag when you walk down the aisle. If it fits you like a glove and you’re glowing from the inside out, you’ll look expensive.
Miami Small Weddings with Giggster
From an intimate beach wedding with breathtaking views to a sophisticated reception at top Florida boutique hotels in Miami’s most popular neighborhoods, the Giggster app is the place to be when looking for the perfect fit for your destination wedding.
