Penelope and Carl's Wedding
Miami Beach, Florida, October, 2007
"Our wedding in South Beach was so fantastic! We highly recommend the National Hotel, and also the wonderful Sagamore Hotel next door, where we had our afterparty. The Wedding Mapper was a great resource, our guests loved it. Here are some links to our wedding photos.
Wedding shots by Magdalena:
http://picasaweb.google.com/PenelopeSHopper/CarlPenelopeMagdalenaSPhotos#
Engagement shoot, by Magdalena:
http://picasaweb.google.com/PenelopeSHopper/MagdalenaSShootCarlAndPenelope_18October2007#
Shots of the wedding and afterparty by our friends:
http://picasaweb.google.com/CarlManthe/CarlAndPenelopeSWeddingMiamiBeachFloridaOctober2007#
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Vendors
- Bands/Live Entertainment: Juan Areco
- Officiants: Reverend Eddie Rodriguez
- DJs: Patrick @ PMP Entertainment
- Photographers: Magdalena Hernandez
- Decorations: Esmeralda Londono
- Florists: Petal
- Cakes/Candies: Ana Paz Cakes
Bands/Live Entertainment
Juan Areco
Miami Beach, FL, USA305-448-5561, you will deal with Juan's wife. If you want beautiful live guitar, you should use Juan. He was FABULOUS, and thank goodness, saved the day during my walk down the aisle that my DJ messed up (I still can't talk about it!). Juan was great, and all of my guests loved him. :) An elegant touch, especially to an outdoor venue.
Officiants
Reverend Eddie Rodriguez
Miami Beach, FL, USAReverend Eddie went above and beyond what we could have asked, he was the perfect officient for our wedding. Especially if you consider yourselves "non-denominational" yet spiritual, Eddie is perfect for making everyone feel comfortable and still having a meaningful ceremony. He especially understands the different generational issues with religious ceremonies at weddings! We love him and consider him still a great friend and counselor.
DJs
Patrick @ PMP Entertainment
Miami Beach, FL, USASorry to give a bad review; but I have to. Patrick played the wrong song for my First Dance with my husband! As well as the wrong introductory song to my ceremony. Although my guests didn't know, it was actually pretty devestating and embarrassing to me and my husband during the evening and I cannot recommend him.
Photographers
Magdalena Hernandez
Miami Beach, FL, USAThe best thing we did in Miami was to book Magda, she is incredible, as you can see by our photos. She also did a free engagement shoot, which remain our favorite photos from the wedding week!!
Decorations
Esmeralda Londono
Miami Beach, FL, USAFantastic for trees and lighting, Esmeralda can also "drape" a room for you if you need it. Topiaries and trees as well. Very good prices and communication.
Florists
Petal
21090 St. Andrews BlvdBoca Raton, FL 33433, USA
800-347-1194
If I could give her ten stars, I would. Petal was incredibly professional, and especially my bridal bouquet, I was THRILLED with. We did orchids with some feathers; I wanted something very high fashion and she delivered. Fantastic.
Cakes/Candies
Ana Paz Cakes
2714 Ponce De Leon BlvdCoral Gables, FL, United States
Our cake was gorgeous, but $$$. Also, sort of annoying about the cake "stand", which was really lovely, you have to personally deliver it back to Ana Paz in Coral Gables, an interesting challenge if you are heading to a honeymoon (or just, BUSY) the day after your wedding!
Venues
- Ceremony: The National Hotel
- Hotel: The National Hotel
- Restaurant: Wish Restaurant
- Entertainment: Social Miami at Sagamore: Carl and Penelope's After-Wedding BASH
- Attraction: Mansion Nightclub
- Attraction: Prime 112
- Attraction: STARBUCKS
- Attraction: The News Cafe