Due to Covid, I had to change my wedding venue location from Sevilla, Spain to Miami which is my home town. I knew that even thought we were not traveling away I wanted to keep the weekend wedding idea. I also wanted to do something that was different and out of the box. We went with the The Crown room because it was exactly that. It was the old hotel bar, so it was perfect for drinking and dancing. It also had a beautiful view, so we were able to have the dinner portion in the terrace outside overlooking the water.

From the moment we entered The Confidante we knew that this was our top choice. The hotel is beautiful in every single corner and fit my husband's and I style. We wanted elegance and glam but with a Miami vintage flair. The photos that my photographer was able to take were stunning. He had an amazing time walking us through the hotel and getting all sorts of different shots from the hotel lobby to the 1920's room. Our suite for the weekend was also breath taking and perfect for all our photos.

The staff also blew everyone out of the water. They were so accommodating for everything we wanted. Juan and his staff are the best in the industry. I planned two full weddings at this point, so I had something to compare to. They were responsive and always found a way to make anything I wanted happen. I have planned and dreamed of my wedding for years, so I knew exactly how things were supposed to go. Juan always was there to help and guide me to enhance all my ideas so that my vision would happen. The whole weekend every single staff member were there helping my guests and even my vendors. My hair and make up styling even complemented how helpful the staff was. They went our of their was to make me truly feel so special throughout the entire weekend stay.

The food was another area that was important to us. We are foodies at heart and wanted something different that wasn't just plain chicken and rice or stake and broccoli. When choosing the menu we were able to have a preliminary discussion with the chief, where we got to know us and was able to curate a menu just for us. During the tasting we had such a difficult time picking the perfect items. We ended up with a menu that we loved and had never tasted at any other wedding. It filled with elevated classics, which had a twist. Every single person found something they loved with the menu.

Overall, even though getting married at in Miami was not my original plan, it totally worked out for me. I am so happy with the choice we made. The Confidante was absolutely perfect for my wedding and it was a dream come true. ❤️

The truth is that I should've written this review 3 years ago.

We got married Feb 15, 2020, 1 month exactly before everything shut down due to Covid. And from the moment we began considering the Confidante, it surpassed every expectation. Whereas other venues on Miami Beach were extremely hands-off during the tour (which is usually your first experience with the venue) at the Confidante the tour was led by Juan Gervasio, the Events Manager, who eventually was our main point of contact for everything. Honestly, Juan might just be the best part about choosing the Confidante as your venue.

Sure, a lot of things matter when you're getting married, and that’s what makes wedding planning so stressful for some: having to coordinate all these high-importance things into a perfect synchrony of events on the actual wedding day when you, the bride, are supposed to be just “enjoying yourself.” And that’s why Juan is a gem and a lifesaver. He is professional, responsive, warm, friendly, it’s clear that he truly wants to see you have the best possible experience, he knows the venue inside and out... I felt so taken care of and I trusted his professional opinion, and as a result my wedding planning was honestly delightful. Not just the day-of, but the meal tasting, the rehearsal dinner, everything was truly exceptional. When we went in for our meal tasting, for example, we brought our parents. We thought it would be a good way for them to feel included in the planning process. Apparently the tasting can be a bit of a transactional experience for some, but Juan made it a fun and celebratory occasion for us, and we ate like kings. It was a special way to get us excited about the wedding, and our parents still talk about what a great meal that was.

At the end of the day there were several reasons we picked the Confidante: it's beautiful, we had a warm and welcoming experience during the tour, and it had that art deco Miami Beach vibe with a lot of beautiful outdoor options, and it felt colorful and friendly, but it also had solid backup options in case of rain. Lo and behold, we had a MAJOR storm on our wedding day. We had to change all 3 locations (ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception) to be indoors and Juan took care of *EVERY* last detail. Looking back, I wouldn't have had it any other way. Our wedding was beautiful (and the storm also made it dramatic, lol). Our guests later shared that they had no idea we had all those last minute changes, the whole experience was seamless (and stress-free for me, which truly cannot be overstated).

I'll wrap this up with one last comment about the other special thing about getting married at the Confidante: we get to go back! We got married 3 years ago (it's shameful that I haven't written a review in that time - forgive me) and we've been back for anniversaries and staycations. In fact, I am getting ready to head over today for another 1-night stay at the Confidante, just because. It really feels like the gift that keeps on giving.

I cannot recommend the Confidante enough. Juan made us feel so taken care of, he was so attentive to every detail, and the venue itself is beautiful and a great destination for out-of-town guests. There is not a single (not one!) thing we'd change about our decisions or that day. Juan was the event manager and venue coordinator, but my day-of coordinator was also my florist (Ever After Florist) and they worked wonderfully together.

We are so grateful to Juan and the Confidante team, you've created a memory we treasure deeply and remember longingly. Thank you!

(For reference, in the photos, we had 100 people and doing a standing ceremony was always part of the plan, not a last minute change -- just for clarification!)

The Confidante was everything we wanted in a wedding venue. We love Art Deco, Miami Beach, and tropical aesthetic; The Confidante offered it all. The whole team we worked with was fantastic. Most specifically we worked with Juan, who did everything he could to create the day just as we wanted. We were doing an “Indian fusion” wedding and wanted some flair with the food, Juan and the chef made it happen and the food was excellent. We also went through many changes since the wedding had been pushed back 1+ year due to the pandemic. Throughout all of it, Juan was flexible, patient, and made the many transitions as easy as possible. We are so appreciative and happy that The Confidante and team were a part of our special day.