Steps to Planning the Perfect Beach Wedding in Miami Florida

Enjoy the soft ocean breeze, a warm colorful sunset and the soft sound of waves on the sand as you discover your dream beach wedding in Miami Beach Florida. City of Miami Beach, FL has a comfortable tropical climate that provides year-round opportunities for wondrous beach weddings. With any wedding there are numerous stars that must align to make that special day shine.

1. Choose your favorite beach

Take some time to visit the beaches of Miami Beach and select your favorite. Be certain to visit the beach during the season and time of day of your wedding to help prevent special day surprises.

2. Permits for beach weddings

First you must apply for your Miami Beach wedding permit by completing a form provided by the city. The Wedding/Ceremony Permit allows for limited elements (“Elements”), defined as: chairs, runner, arch, battery operated stereo, acoustical performer(s), riser (48” or less) and a single 10’X10’ pop up tent. Any additional Elements or activity exceeding the Guidelines and restrictions below, or an adjacent reception requires special event permitting.

• The form requires A completed Wedding/Ceremony Permit application, detailing exact location, date, times, Elements and number of attendees shall be submitted no less than 30 days prior to wedding/ceremony.
• A site plan of the wedding/ceremony area and Elements, detailing area features and showing measurements of entire site.
• Approved signature survey from any and all contracted or concession user(s) if the area requested falls within a contracted or concession use.
• $125 Permit Fee.

3. Book Entertainment, catering and a Wedding Venue for Reception

Miami Beach Florida has numerous hotels with reception rooms, private reception halls, and businesses which provide various entertainment options. Contact these establishments for a tour, preview and price quote. Many companies that provide wedding reception services will provide their own caterers and often include the wedding cake. Miami Beach also offers many options of private catering and wedding cake services.

4. Schedule beauty appointments

In Florida, Miami Beach there are innumerable options of spas and beauty salons for the bride and wedding party. Treat your wedding party, bride, and family members to a day at the spa or schedule hair and nail appointments for the big day.

5. Choose a wedding photographer

Meet with a Miami Beach photographer to review their work, discuss pricing and chose your important wedding shots. Most photographers are willing to shoot the wedding, reception and portraits as part of a package deal. Digital images are usually included with the package but high quality wedding prints are generally sold separately for additional charge.

6. Select your wedding day transportation

Miami Beach, Fl offers a variety of choices for hired wedding transportation from a limousine service, to rented luxury cars or ultimate private party buses.