The bride had a long history with this park…she grew up in Coral Gables and spent summers and weekends at this beach, located at Matheson Hammock Park in Coral Gables. The Red Fish Grill was always open for burgers and dogs on those hot days. The Red Fish has come a long way since then and offers a lovely venue for your wedding ceremony and beachside reception at the restaurant.

There are many locations at this park to consider for the ceremony – with endless views. The couple chose this spot, under the palm trees to tie the knot.

Guests enjoyed a reception on the restaurant terrace with heavy hors d’oeuvres passed throughout the evening. A DJ brought non stop excitement to the covered dance floor and warm evening breezes kept guests comfortable. Cigars were being rolled along the outskirts for the fellas to enjoy.

Post reception, the couple wanted a food truck to add a little bit of the New York flair that’s a part of their daily lives. So, we found one called Yellow Submarine and they provided some knock your socks off late night burgers and dogs. I think this could soon be a hot new trend, and I’ll know who to call! This food truck was outstanding, and as a culinary graduate, I have a pretty picky palate!!

Motor coaches transported all guests back to the Mayfair Hotel in Coconut Grove for more late night partying. I didn’t attend the late night party, but I’m sure it was good!!

Visit www.redfishgrill.net to learn more about this wonderful venue!

Red Fish Grill

Miami, FL 33156

And please, don’t hesitate to contact me to help you get started with your plans!

xoxo,

Corrinne

Pre-ceremony photos were taken at a local beach house that the couple rented for the week. Island Villa Properties in Islamorada provided rental assistance and were a pleasure to work with.

The ceremony was picture perfect flanked under that famous palm tree along with 2 doctored up banana palms. Using Pierre’s banana palm trees, I brought in tons and tons of yellow and orange mokara orchids to fill the baskets up at the base of the palms.

Not much decor is required in the Pierre’s dining room, so we went with cylinder vases, orchids, floating candles and seaglass. The bride found some super cool glass urchin vases which polished off the centerpieces.

The bride’s love of orchids lead to this beautiful bouquet of phalenopsis orchids. She was also a lover of succulents, so I brought those in via the grooms boutonniere attached to a piece of sea fan.

Placecards were inserted into sea urchin shells, which coordinated with the menus and invitations.

I had so much fun planning with this couple. All those little unique details that screamed their personalities came together beautifully. I wish them a lifetime of love, happiness and health.

Contact me today so I can help you personalize your wedding with all the things you love!

Corrinne

Many thanks to Elizabeth Antunes for these beautiful photos!

Recently I had the opportunity to spend an afternoon with Brooke Bassett, Catering Sales Manager for the Ritz Carlton South Beach Hotel. This hotel is as chic and savvy as they come, while offering all the finest amenities that you’ll find at any Ritz Carlton across the globe.

What makes this hotel unique? A few things among many include:

1. Location, location, location! Located in the historic Art Deco District in the heart of South Beach!

2. Gorgeous outdoor space for ceremonies! Up on the pool deck overlooking the ocean or down by the beach under swaying palm trees, or on famous South Beach itself.

3. Unique spaces for your reception – The Grand Ballroom features their signature cobalt blue chandeliers, Evolution a rich, luxurious space for small and intimate weddings, and the Bistro – a hip and cool space featuring wood floors, cozy and comfy banquette seating and a pool view.

4. Food and service – what can I say, it’s the Ritz Carlton! Lunch was terrific, (thank you Brooke!) but I had the chance to peek in the ballroom and look at the food on display for an event that day. It was anything but ordinary – tall buffets, clean lines, very contemporary and well, just plain cool.

Whether you are planning a destination wedding, an elopement or just want the best of the best for your wedding, consider this hotel. I am looking forward to working with Brooke and her team!