Douglas Entrance Historic Ballroom Reviews

Douglas Entrance is a gorgeous venue and was the perfect backdrop to our event. It is truly a hidden gem in Coral Gables!

From my first interaction with the A Joy Wallace team, the Douglas Entrance venue stood out far beyond all others I was considering for our wedding. The venue manager, Aileen, was quick to respond to my initial request for information and offered transparent pricing options for different packages. I fell in love with this historic venue after my first tour, and was fortunate enough to work with such an organized and reliable team, led by Aileen, to plan our wedding in very short (4 months) notice.

They were exceptionally patient and adaptable, accommodating almost all of my “untraditional” requests for a very Venezuelan wedding. I was so happy with the food on the day of our tasting, and it was even better the day of. Execution was flawless from beginning to end, which I never doubted for a moment before the wedding. I always felt full confidence in the team, which is extremely prepared, knowledgeable and professional. Thank you for bringing my vision to life and for a spectacular night we will never forget!

It’s a beautiful venue. Historic, glamorous and regal.

Douglas Entrance is the place to have your next event. We had our wedding there, A-M-A-Z-I-N-G is all I'm going to say.
The building is historic and its beauty is beyond words. Raul was awesome, very accommodating and helpful. He did all that was possible to make our day special.
I couldn't think of another venue to have our wedding, the pictures came out so amazing!

Beautiful venue. Such a unique spot in Coral Gables that hasn't been too over done. With the right lighting, the room looks gorgeous in the evening. Raul, the ballroom manager, is awesome to work with and was very accessible. No last minute surprises.

I found this venue while skimming through a magazine. Thankfully they were available on short notice. They had recently renovated and spruced up everything allowing for spectacular pictures and a picturesque venue. The outdoor fountain was beautifully lit! Their pricing was ridiculously amazing, especially when you compared it to hotel reception rooms and places like vizcaya. Douglas Entrance was the perfect location completing my dreams of a romantic, classic and ethereal wedding!

Douglas Entrance is such a gorgeous venue. So elegant and and historic, it was the perfect venue choice for our reception.

Douglas Entrance is a beautiful ballroom. I loved having my reception here. Our cocktail was outside by the fountain (which is gorgeously lit up and plays music if you provide a cd) just as the sun was setting. Then guests went up the beautiful stone staircase, which feels like you are in a castle, to the reception which has a gorgeous ceiling.

Raul is the contact person and he is wonderful to work with, very nice and accommodating.

Great location....lots of character and various spaces to accommodate in and outdoor events.

We had our wedding at the Douglas Entrance and it was amazing. Their pricing varies depending on the month and time of year. So be sure to get the price for the specific weekend/day you are interested in. Raul was always very quick to call you back and give you whatever information you need. The space is huge and unique. The ceiling is gorgeous. The layout is perfect. The fountain outside is beautiful at night! So many beautiful spots to take pictures! Best part is that you have the entire location to yourself. You don't have to worry about sharing the space with another wedding. Parking is included and there is plenty of space.

Great place to get married! So beautiful.

From day one I knew I wanted to have our reception at the Douglas Entrance, the high ceilings, amazing staircase, and it's overall architecture was exactly what we were looking for! Raul was responsive and helpful throughout the entire process, if we had any questions he would respond right away! Our wedding was amazing, and overall the Douglas Entrance is a beautiful venue. Would highly recommend to any bride!

We loved everything about this venue. It was built in the early 20's by the same architect who built the Biltmore. The high ceilings are absolutely stunning. We didn't need much decor because the ballroom carries itself. The stairwell to the ballroom is fabulous and makes for gorgeous photo ops. We had 130 people at our wedding and it was just the right amount. More than 130-140 I think would be too much of a squeeze. The outside area by the fountain was also perfect, especially for a February wedding! We love how all of the pictures came out. We would choose this location over and over again!

Great location for wedding. Guests had parking it was easy to get to and had ample space for my 200 guests

This place was beyond gorgeous, I loved the patience that Raul had in booking us. Thank you so much for allowing us to have our wedding there. It was truly amazing!

This location for a wedding is amazing! My picture are great and my guests loved it. Raul is great and my wedding was better than what I have imagined.

Everything went off without a hitch on our wedding day thanks to our planner/caterer Exquisite productions! Thank you Jose and Raquel Salcedo!!!!

Absolutely beautiful venue for a wedding. We were so glad to have chosen to have both our wedding ceremony and reception there.

This venue is magnificent. Event Manager Raul Araya is great to work with. He is a true Proffesional.

The venue is gorgeous. It sets the tone for a very romantic wedding. Not only did we love it but our guests can't stop talking about it.

This was the only venue that my husband and I checked out after a recommendation from a friend. We had seen several other venues at other friends' weddings so we had something to compare it to. The venue was beautiful and takes to uplighting wonderfully. It definitely has a historic, romantic feel. We had our cocktail hour outside by the fountain (which can play music from a cd) and our reception in the ballroom. On top of everything else, it is very affordable compared to other venues in Miami. I would definitely recommend this venue.

Doulgas Entrance is such a beautiful location. It is a historic land mark of Miami, right in the entrance to Coral Gables. It is in a private road with its own underground parking garage, so it makes it very convenient for the guests, and economical because I didn't have to hire car services. The outside area near the fountain was very clean and well maintained with the trees surrounding it. The staircase inside was the selling point for me. It is amazing!!! There is a beautiful chandilier hanging there also. The main room upstairs has the most beautiful ceiling work I have every seen. It is so ornate that you do not even have to go crazy decoration, because you don't want to take away from it.

Beautiful venue for ceremony and reception.

Beautiful venue for reception..

I had my wedding ceremony and reception at the Douglas Entrance. I had an excellent experience, Raul was a pleasure to work with and was very responsive. It is an incredibly beautiful venue and was perfect for our wedding. I absolutely loved it!