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11 11 event space 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach; (305) 538-9320; 1111LincolnRoad.com Called one of the most architecturally important buildings in Florida, this parking garage (you heard us right!) isn’t your everyday structure. The industrial, modern space, designed by award-winning Swiss firm Herzog & de Meuron, fuses futuristic details with 34-foot-tall concrete ceilings and 360-degree views of Miami Beach. As if that’s not enough, it’ll allow for up to 700 friends and family, seated or standing, to eat, drink and dance at the seventh floor space.
7627 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa; (831) 281-0000; WestinTampaBay.com Looking down on the beautiful lights of Tampa Bay is just one of the many perks of this venue in the Westin hotel. Located on the 16th floor, the 3,500-square-foot space features floor-to-ceiling windows and an adjacent 1,200-square-foot open-air terrace with spectacular vistas to blend indoor and outdoor elements for your wedding with up to 200 guests. TIP Book a room block on-site for out-of-towners and your wedding party.
roof top café 308 Front St., Key West; (305) 294-2042; RoofTopCafeKeyWest.com This quaint deck, which accommodates up to 60 for ceremonies, describes itself as “above the streets, beneath the stars.” A historic mahogany tree offers shade to guests as they enjoy views of Mallory Square. Move to the indoor dining room complete with a balcony (fits 120) for the reception. Tropical paddle fans hang above, while floor-to-ceiling windows treat you to glimpses of Key West below.
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788 Brickell Plaza, Miami; (305) 712-7000; East-Miami.com The top three floors of this Brickell City Centre hotel house a collection of event spaces that you can mix and match for your celebration. Start by offering a signature cocktail while exchanging vows in the rooftop garden attached to the Asian-influenced, open-air bar Sugar. Then, move to the ballrooms below that boast floor-to-ceiling windows with ocean and urban sights, built-in sound systems and catering by the East Miami team.
325 S. Orange Ave., Orlando; (407) 313-9000; GrandBohemianHotel.com If you want your day to evoke the past, then this hotel’s garden rooftop is the perfect pick. A white tent outfitted with chandeliers creates a magical space on the pool deck for your ceremony before moving to one of its many spots on the property for a reception with up to 150. TIP Wedding packages include rentals, room blocks and a complimentary guest room for the newlyweds.
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