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Changing EVERYTHING

twinkle82576twinkle82576 member
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Ok ladies, so after much, much deliberation and consideration. FI and I have decided to move our wedding back a year. Due to 1487231671 things we have going on right now, this is the right choice for us.

This being said, I'm starting from sratch. I want a new venue, new theme, new colors. Everything. I haven't purchased anything that was specific to what we were originally doing, and the only money I see us losing is a $500 deposit on the venue.

So please ladies, send me all your venue recs. The only thing I ask is that it be in Dade County.

Thanks!!!
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  • eagles.fan1234eagles.fan1234
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    edited December 2011

    I'm getting married in Broward but before I booked my Ft. Lauderdale spot, I visited the Deering Estate in Cutler Bay.  http://www.deeringestate.com/

    It is one of the most gorgeous venues.  There are two historic homes, a courtyard, and you can have your ceremony overlooking the Bay.  It is Amazing and if it wasn't so far South I would have booked it.  If you do choose it, you have to book early! HTH!
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  • SaraandBenjaminSaraandBenjamin
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    edited December 2011
    What's your budget pp??
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  • avmn10avmn10 member
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    edited December 2011
    Wow, congrats on making that decision!!!  I'm in Palm Beach County, so I don't have any recs, but good luck :)
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  • FutureMrsFezzFutureMrsFezz member
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    edited December 2011
    [[There is a beautiful Deering wedding on Gregory Paul's blog that he just posted!]]

    I don't have any venue rec's... but hey look at the bright side, you get to start from scratch.  If I could I would add/upgrade/change things! Have fun with it. Wink

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  • cinthia122cinthia122 member
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    edited December 2011
    YAY Steph.  Its going to be great.
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  • sambrefe67sambrefe67 member
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    edited December 2011
    I give you tons and tons of credit for making that decision. I'm sure it was tough but now you have  more time to plan a wedding  you want!  i do not have any recs for you in dade. Im in PBC =/ sorry...but again huge credit your way!!!
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  • twinkle82576twinkle82576 member
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    edited December 2011
    I thought you had to be a member of something to do it at the Deering Estate.

    Sara, I'm looking between $60 - $100 pp
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  • zobo410zobo410 member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm in Palm Beach as well so no recs, but good luck!
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  • twinkle82576twinkle82576 member
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    edited December 2011
    Awww Stacy, thanks. You have no idea how hard it was to make this decision. I was really torn about it.
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  • JillianLLJillianLL member
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    edited December 2011
    Congrats on doing whats best for you guys! I dont have any recs for Dade bc I'm also PBC, but I'm getting married in Broward. 
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  • jennej24jennej24 member
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    edited December 2011
    Well, congrats on the decision, I am sure it wasn't an easy one. But it will give you time to plan the wedding you really want.

    I am getting married at the Rusty Pelican and I love it. Also, I liked the Doubletree Grand on Key Biscayne.
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  • eagles.fan1234eagles.fan1234
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    edited December 2011
    Twinkle - you don't have to be a member to book at Deering.  I would check it out.  It may be an expensive rental but you can go less expensive with the caterer and other items. Another knottie, Vikki, had her wedding there and it was Amazing.
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  • eskiimobbyeskiimobby
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    edited December 2011
    wow - big decision, congrats on making it, you'll get what you want now. FI and I did that when we first started planning. We scratched everything, picked a new date, and started over. It was refreshing - so I hope it is for you. I'm living in Daytona and from Martin County so I'm definitely no help, but good luck - you'll do amazing steph.
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  • millenia98millenia98
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    edited December 2011
    I can recommend my venue! Have you checked it out? I'm sure you've seen it if you've been to South Beach lately. It's the South Beach Marriott - on 1st and Ocean (right next to Nikki Beach). It's gorgeous and modern and really beautiful. It's on the ocean but it really doesn't have to be a beachy feel if you don't want it to be. It's really romantic inside, too.

    Let me know if you want more info.
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  • twinkle82576twinkle82576 member
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    edited December 2011
    EaglesFan: Yeah, I just checked their website, and saw. I have a friend that got married there also, it's beautiful. The only thing I'm not sold on is an outdoor wedding. :( But I'm putting it on my list for sure.
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  • twinkle82576twinkle82576 member
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    edited December 2011
    Christina, yes, please, send me more info.! I want to check out everything! twinkle 82576 at gmail dot com

    Taylor, thanks for your words. I'm glad to hear I wasn't the only nut job.

    You girls have made me feel so much better. I was almost in tears today thinking about this.

    I know I'll def. find the house we want and have the wedding of my dreams now. It was def. the right choice to make :)
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  • Kitty315Kitty315 member
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    edited December 2011
    What about The Shane Center? You can rent the place and then shop around for low priced cateres, linens, etc as needed.

    You made a great decision! You don't want to be house poor. Or go into debt because of your wedding. If this is the best way to get both without sacrificing one for the other, then all the better! GL!! =D
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  • eagles.fan1234eagles.fan1234
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    edited December 2011
    good luck in your search sweetheart!  I know you willl find the perfect venue and and perfect house!
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  • latinachica29latinachica29
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    edited December 2011
    Just want to wish you all the best and I'm sure this change is going to be better for the two of you in the end. I'm planning in NC for a WPB wedding in <20 days so I'm no help but you'll be just fine!
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  • courtneybrooke921courtneybrooke921
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    edited December 2011
    congrats - this is very exciting and wonderful news - you made a smart and perfect decision. I wish you lots of luck and I know your wedding will now be the wedding of your dreams with much less stress!!Tongue out
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  • MIABRIDENTAMPAMIABRIDENTAMPA
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    edited December 2011
    I applaud you making a tough decision. Here are venues I can think of

    1. Shane Center( my reception location)
    2. Rusty Pelican
    3. Villa Woodbine
    4. Spanish Monastery
    5. Grand Beach Hotel( my getting ready hotel)
    6. Westin Diplomat
    7. W South Beach
    8. Miami Beach Botanical Gardens
    9. Loft Spaces in the Miami Design District
    10. Bank of America Tower
    11. Cuban Club( i think thats the name)
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  • twinkle82576twinkle82576 member
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    edited December 2011
    Awww, ladies, thank you so much. You really have turned my frown upside down Laughing
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  • Tiffayqp12Tiffayqp12
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    edited December 2011
    Rusy Pelican
    Double Tree Downtown Miami
    Marriott Downtown
    Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
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  • atizonatizon member
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    edited December 2011
    hey steph:

    wow what a huge decision. Atleast you have time to plan the wedding that you want. :) best of luck planning.
    I can't think of recs right now I know I have a list at work. I'll post again tomorrow.

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  • twinkle82576twinkle82576 member
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    edited December 2011
    Thanks ladies.

    Arlyn, if you want, just email me tomorrow.

    XOXO
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  • lyndopolyndopo
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    edited December 2011
    Check out the Doubletree Ocean Point Resort. The site is really pretty with an AMAZING view and they have packages under $100/pp.
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  • YHFoxtrotYHFoxtrot
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    edited December 2011
    Congratgs on the big decision! Good luck with the planning!
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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    edited December 2011
    Stef, I'm sure you made the right decision. Look at the bright side... now you can plan with more time and ease & enough time to save more $$ =)

    WOOHOOOO for that!

    I'm sure the other girls have mentioned some of these, but you can always check out:

    1. Douglas Entrance (my venue)
    2. Shane Center
    3. Double Tree
    4. The Mark
    5. Doral Park Country Club
    6. Deering
    7. Spanish Monastry
    8. Intercontinenal
    9. Sofitel (haven't been there myself, but a coworker told me they remodeled it and it looks really nice now)
    10. Hilton by the airport
    11. The Links @ Key Biscayne
    12. Cocoplum womens club

    GL girly!
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  • twinkle82576twinkle82576 member
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    edited December 2011
    Jannette, can you email me the info. on you location pleaseee... twinkle 82576 at gmail dot com
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