South Florida has some of the most amazing boutique hotels in the states, and the National Hotel is definitely one of them located in the South Beach area of Miami. This art deco style palace is a surreal destination that hosts the most exquisite indoor and outdoor weddings from around the world! Boasting spectacular views of the ocean and the famous 205-foot-long “Infinity” Pool, their beautiful gardens are the perfect location for poolside ceremonies and receptions. They also have an elegant Art Deco style Oval Room that is ideal for romantic receptions, and an intimate Martini Room that offers a more private dining room ambiance for smaller functions. All in all, it’s definitely a hotel that should be on your “Cool places I have to visit” list, even if you’re not planning on the tying the knot!

The National Hotel is the epitome of an art deco style building!

The cozy ballroom has lots of vintage goodies with a unique line of dark wood cabinetry along the west wall.

205 foot infinity pool = swimmers wet-dream!

South Beach Miami + 205 foot infinity pool + palm trees + 75 degree weather = National Hotel

At the end of the National’s infinity pool is where they hold most of the outdoor receptions.

This is the view of the National Hotel’s backyard and also where they hold beach ceremonies.

I had the chance to meet the one and only Jamie Lipman (Catering Sales Manager).  Now this girl knows how to host an event like no other!  In a nutshell, Jamie’s a wonderful, sweet, funny, caring, and super friendly person!  After meeting with her for only a few short minutes, it felt like an eternity, and it reflects on how successful her events are as she spends tons of personal attention to all her clients.  She’s also a huge Gators fan.  Go Gators!!! Below is all her info if you need to contact her!

The National Hotel
Jamie Lipman (Catering Sales Manager)
1677 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.nationalhotel.com
direct ph: 305.423.7279 e-fax: 866.310.7422
email: jlipman@nationalhotel.com

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Now located in North Miami, The Ancient Spanish Monastery has hosted some of most exclusive and extravagant weddings in Miami and around the world. Its was originally built in Sacramenia, in the Province of Segovia, Spain, during the period 1133-1144. Hundreds of years later the Cloisters were seized, sold, and converted into a granary and stable due to a social revolution in that area in the mid-1830’s. In 1925 William Randolph Hearst purchased the Cloisters and the Monastery’s out- buildings. The structures were dismantled stone by stone, bound with protective hay, packed in some 11,000 wooden crates, numbered for identification and shipped to the United States. And to make a long story short, all pieces except a few were all put back together and now reside in South Florida, a historical building, beautiful wedding venue, and lush gardens for visitors to walk through.

The Gardens is a great outdoor wedding ceremony location.

In The Gardens of the Ancient Spanish Monastery are beautiful stone carved statues.

The intimate feel of The Loggia has been a surreal backdrop for many amazing weddings.

Unbelievable architectural details!

A look inside the Spanish Monastery hallways where most wedding receptions are held.

The Chapter House is a unique indoor wedding ceremony site with a capacity of 80 people.

The Chapel can house up 150 people when holding wedding ceremonies.

When looking for an outdoor wedding reception site, look no further than The Prayerwell at the Spanish Monastery.  Its lush landscape, great architectural details, and huge dance floor will be the perfect setting of a dreamy wedding.

I meet with Tania Witten the other day, and I must say she is a wonderful women that loves cats.  She’s the person you want to contact if you are thinking of booking The Ancient Spanish Monastery for your wedding.

St Bernard Episcopal Church, The Ancient Spanish Monastery
Tania Witten (Events Coordinator)
16711 West Dixie Highway
North Miami Beach, FL 33160
web: www.spanishmonastery.com
ph: 305.945.1461    fax: 305.945.6986
email: spanishmonastery@bellsouth.net

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