The beauty of the Gardens exceeded our expectations and was by far the most magical experience for our special day. We held our ceremony in front of the banyan tree during sunset and I can't express how unreal the Gardens looked. There were butterflies fluttering all around, rays of sunlight passing through the palms, tiny bunches of orchids blooming, and brilliant varieties of green everywhere. Seriously ridiculous, the type of stuff Disney movies are inspired by. Our guests were in disbelief that such a magical place existed in the middle of Miami beach. The day wouldn't have come together without the guidance, hands on help and fresh spontaneous ideas of the garden Events & Programming Manager Maurice Jackson. This man is the absolute best!!!!! He doesn't miss a beat, and when you need that boost of confidence for a "crazy idea", he helps you make it real within reason. The Gardens were very clean and a perfect size for our 100 guests to roam around freely and safely while still being able to hear the music playing on the dance floor while also having multiple bars within reach scattered about the grounds. It's also beautifully lit at night so minimal lights are needed, leaving room for fun lighting decor. Lastly, we chose the premium liquor package and received zero complaints from guests. We would 10/10 recommend the Gardens for your event or wedding! Communication is stellar and they make your day all about you. We will cherish the Gardens through our pictures forever.
One last bit of advice, if you're having a late night wedding, add the 40/100 clear tent in the great lawn to bring it all together. Guests were able to still enjoy the Gardens while eating dinner with no threats of rain to worry about.
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The Gillettes
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My now husband and I live local, and had visited Miami Beach Botanical Gardens numerous times before getting engaged. It is truly a slice of heaven and peace in Miami Beach. I knew instantly that we had to get married here. It is absolutely stunning, and the staff is wonderful to work with. I truly couldn't image a more perfect venue!!!
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No Place I'd Rather Be
What's more romantic than a garden wedding in the spring? The Miami Beach Botanical Garden was the perfect venue for us (my *husband* and I--can't stop saying it!). We don't live in Miami anymore and booked this venue from only seeing photos and somewhat successful FaceTime call with Maurice--the Events Director Extraordinaire. He was so confident that our day would be so beautiful that we believed every word. We got married during Ultra Music Festival weekend and spring break but the location of the garden was almost secluded, and we were in our own fantasy world living out the fairytale dream. It was honestly the perfect day not only because of the setting but everything leading up captured everything we could've hoped for.
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The Most Beautiful Venue
We were so happy to have our wedding at Miami Beach Botanical Garden! From the start, Maurice was so responsive and helpful in every aspect of our wedding day. With his vendor recommendations, we were able to build an incredible team to help make our vision of our wedding day truly become a reality. The day honestly turned out better than we could have even imagined. So many people came up to us and comment on how beautiful the venue was!
Maurice answered so many emails so promptly and was so flexible when we changed the date due to a covid delay. We are so happy we chose such a beautiful venue enhanced by an amazing coordinator!
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A magical setting and great team
My husband and I were so glad that we went with the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. It is an exquisite little oasis in the midst of the spectacle of Miami Beach. The team is exceptionally helpful. Here are a few things that we really loved about it:
1) Beautiful setting: The garden itself is so lovely that we built a lot of our design ideas around just complementing the natural beauty of the surroundings. Being quite small, it feels very intimate.
2) Great location: Because it is located right near the main strip of South Beach, it was very convenient for guests to book nearby hotels – many of them could and did walk to the venue – while still being able to do other fun things and make a weekend of it. This is a major advantage over other lovely venues like the Fairchild botanical gardens.
3) Extraordinary team: Maurice Jackson leads the events team at MBBG, and he goes above and beyond to make your wedding the event of your dreams. He was extremely communicative and would always work enthusiastically with us on how best to realize our desires. I cannot recommend the entire team highly enough as partners in making your wedding amazing.
(p.S.: credit for the attached photo goes to Masson Liang – hire him for your wedding!)
Cs Sent on 10/19/2021
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Stunning Venue
Perhaps the most stunning venue for a perfect wedding. The garden is magnificent as is the entire Garden staff. Sandy is a pleasure to work with, warm, welcoming and professional in every way. Maurice coordinated such a fabulous event, from early on, recommending the best vendors and just having such a great handle on every aspect of the event. With rain threatening, he had plans A, B and C ready to go at a minute’s notice, and that he and his staff did so perfectly and so calmly. The wedding went off without a hitch, having their ceremony under the beautiful Banyan tree (in spite of the impending storms). They all helped to make the wedding a dream come true for our son and his new bride.
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Stunning Venue
Perhaps the most stunning venue for a perfect wedding. The garden is magnificent as is the entire Garden staff. Sandy is a pleasure to work with, warm, welcoming and professional in every way. Maurice coordinated such a fabulous event, from early on, recommending the best vendors and just having such a great handle on every aspect of the event. With rain threatening, he had plans A, B and C ready to go at a minute’s notice, and that he and his staff did so perfectly and so calmly. The wedding went off without a hitch, having their ceremony under the beautiful Banyan tree (in spite of the impending storms). They all helped to make the wedding a dream come true for our son and his new bride.
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Most Phenomenal Venue All Around!
The Botanical Gardens served as such a gorgeous and classy backdrop for our event. A Special Thanks to the expertise and hard work of Maurice Jackson. He was the winning piece that truly elevated the event to an unforgettable experience. From the bar service, to the catering and to the final setup it was all so professionally done it exceeded my whole family’s expectations. Five Stars! Would definitely recommend!
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Miami Beach Botanical Gardens is PERFECT for your small wedding
We decided to get married and wanted to have a very small wedding with under 10 people. We planned our wedding in a matter of days. We knew we wanted an outdoor venue with a tropical vibe - looked at many places, but the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens was perfect for our size and budget. We were able to book it for the day we wanted and the time we wanted only days ahead of the event. We held our ceremony in the Japanese Gardens - the pictures are fabulous, the scenery was intimate and relaxing. The best part of the experience was Maurice - he made it so easy for us, no pressure, no hassles, super helpful. If we could give him 10 stars it still wouldn't be enough. On the day of the wedding he was present and provided the little bits of help you need when you're pulling something together at the last minute. We highly recommend you consider the MBBG if you are considering a wedding in the Miami Beach area.
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Stunning venue, professional, kind
My husband and I fell in love with this beautiful space immediately in our venue search. The initial booking process was seamless. We then had to push our initial wedding date due to COVID, and the team at MBBG was so accommodating. On the day of our wedding, there was a downpour and we had to pivot our original plans again for rain. The Garden has so many amazing spaces, so we were able to easily change our ceremony space for this. Maurice and the team were ready with suggestions for this change immediately without delay and were able to implement this effortlessly. We could not have dreamed for a more beautiful day which came to be due to MBBG team and beautiful space that they pour themselves into curating and maintaining all year long.
Jennifer Sent on 01/27/2021
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Maurice and the garden are absolutely incredible
Booking with Miami Beach Botanical Garden and Maurice was hands down THE best decision we ever could have made for our wedding day.
We were a destination couple, and it took us nearly 6 months to find our venue. It felt like we researched every single wedding venue in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach before we found “the one.” But I knew within moments of calling the garden and talking to Maurice that we’d found our place. Some venues were unwilling to give us a FaceTime tour from afar, but within an hour of talking to Maurice, he’d gone around the garden to record a video tour to text us. In the video, I could literally see dozens of butterflies flying around the garden. It was like something out of a dream!
We loved that the garden was like a blank canvas—lots of natural beauty from the plants and flowers, but the freedom to book the vendors we wanted, bring in whatever chair rentals and decorations defined our style, etc. Maurice gave us lots of recommendations for vendors, which we mixed with a few of our own picks.
We booked the whole garden for our wedding, which gave us plenty of distinct, separate spaces to hold our ceremony, dinner, dance floor and our New Orleans-style second line parade. Plus there were a million different gorgeous backdrops for photos!
A few months before our wedding, we found out that there was going to be a huge event across the street from the garden. It meant parking was going to be a nightmare and a lot of logistical challenges. This might have been reason to panic, but Maurice calmly offered support and advice, including adjusting our wedding timeline to give people extra time to find parking. On the day of our wedding, he personally fielded phone calls to help some of our most important guests, such as my grandmother (who was in a wheelchair and couldn’t walk far) get inside the venue in time for photos. He also went above and beyond offering advice and assistance with our decor choices. He worked hand in hand with our day-of coordinator to touch base with our vendors prior to our wedding.
We felt the luckiest to have found the garden, and we couldn’t have imagined any place place more perfect for our wedding day. We also don’t think anyone else could have guided us through our wedding day like Maurice did. Our wedding was truly the best day of our lives, and so much of that is because of the garden and Maurice. We will never forget all he did for us, and the garden will be always be a sacred, special place for us, as long as we live.
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Miami Beach Botanical Garden's reply:
Thank you so much for your kind words..
You both made the day so beautiful and brought so much love to the garden.
I wish we could do it all over again...
Maybe an anniversary weekend?
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The best and most genuine team to work with
I had to reroute my wedding party to Miami within two week due to covid. And let me tell you, I’m glad covid canceled my original plans because my wedding at the botanical gardens was everything I had dreamed and more! I also can’t thank their team enough, especially Maurice Jackson, for being so patient and wonderful during a stressful time, they take the stress of the bride and I’ve never in my life met anyone that’s dedicated to their job and cares for their clients like they do.
I will forever be grateful for the botanical gardens team, Maurice, and the vendors.
I want to mention the beauty of the venue itself, it doesn’t get better than the beauty of nature, and in case of rain...they provide a beautiful indoor venue that overlooks the garden.
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Dear Dalia,
Thank you so much for your sincere accolades! The Garden is a wonderful place to celebrateand of course, Maurice adds to the magic. We hope to see you again in our slice of paradise. Congratulations to you both!
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The entire team at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens was super friendly and helpful. They did an amazing job at making sure that our time there was smooth and fun. Definitely will recommend them.
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Breath taking experience and an unforgettable moment.
Mr. Jackson is one of the kindest souls we have ever met. He made our wedding experience one to never forget. This is such a beautiful venue!
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SO HAPPY with this venue!
This venue is nothing short of breathtaking, a hidden gem in the heart of South Beach. We had a lot of guests coming from out of town so wanted a venue that felt magical and had a lot of natural beauty but also would be in an area accessible for guests to have fun during their weekend stay in Miami and this is the place!!! Maurice is a wedding angel and makes you feel like family from the first time you meet him. He is very knowledgeable and able to be such a great resource in navigating the craziness that is wedding planning. The venue has a great mix of indoor and outdoor space yet feels cozy and close knit. Loved having our wedding here and so grateful we met Maurice. Having good people that have big hearts on you wedding day is so important! It makes things so much easier and happier on a day that inevitably has some stress. Would highly recommend!!!
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Bianca Sent on 04/02/2020
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Maurice made our day
Not only is the garden one of the best hidden gems of Miami, but Maurice - the Event Coordinator there - was the best vendor we had. He was a deciding factor in picking the garden. He's flexible, always makes time for you and comes with lots of ideas and suggestions we didn't get elsewhere. The garden is absolutely stunning and was the perfect backdrop for our November wedding - we got really luck with weather. The convenient location was great for our guests coming from out of town and the locals loved discovering it. It's also one of the few venues that's open past 11pm! We've been back a few times since and love that it's now a part of our story.
Lisa Sent on 03/29/2020
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The most beautiful garden wedding venue
The Miami Beach Botanical Gardens is the most magical wedding venue I could ever imagine. We planned a destination wedding in Miami from Seattle and the second I stepped foot at MBBG I knew it was the perfect wedding spot. The gardens are gorgeous and there are so many different areas that you could choose to host the ceremony, reception, and any other creative areas during an event. With the bistro lights and the trees in the background, the garden was beautiful enough as is - you barely need any decorations to transform the space into a midsummer night's dream.
Maurice made the wedding venue decision even that much easier. As the event coordinator, I could not have asked for a more amazing person to work with! He was integral in our early meetings and conversations in helping us envision the space and utilize the gardens in the best possible way. He is so sweet, sincere, and helpful. I enjoyed every moment I spent working with him throughout the planning process. He always made us feel taken care of and we knew we could trust that the space would look gorgeous with Maurice on watch!
It was also so calming to have Maurice there on site all day leading up to the wedding. I will never forget the moment that I was waiting to walk down the aisle and Maurice was by my side (making sure my dress stayed perfect, of course) and stopped me to show me a beautiful flower. He told me to stop and smell the flowers and remember this moment for the rest of my life. It was so sweet and perfectly sums up what it was like to work with Maurice throughout the entire process.
The Miami Beach Botanical Gardens is a gorgeous space and was the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding. If you want a beautiful, elegant outdoor wedding and an event coordinator who will make the wedding planning process as smooth as possible, this is the place for you!
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A beautiful venue and Maurice was a pleasure to work with
It was a pleasure working with Maurice and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. The venue is beautiful, rich with flowers and greenery, and provided a picturesque backdrop for our wedding. From our first meeting, Maurice was committed to doing everything in his power to make sure that we could have the wedding we envisioned. When it started raining the day of our outdoor wedding, Maurice was instrumental in making adjustments, like moving the ceremony under the covered patio, helping to ensure the event was still a success. Maurice was responsive, flexible and made himself and the resources of the venue available in a way we truly appreciated. I give Maurice and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden my highest recommendation.
Christina Sent on 03/17/2020
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Absolutely beautiful wedding experience!
I absolutely love Miami Botanical Garden! Pictures don’t even do it justice, you have to visit to truly understand it’s beauty and peaceful atmosphere. We recently rented the garden for our wedding and couldn’t be happier with our venue choice. Maurice was super helpful throughout the entire process from our first visit to our wedding day. Miami Beach Botanical Garden will forever hold a special place in our hearts XO.
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AMAZING!! Maurice is the BEST!
Lets face it.. finding the perfect location in a reasonable price is HARD in Miami... When my husband and I walked into the garden our jaws dropped. This place is a hidden gem! We couldn't believe the space, the packages they offered, and MAURICE! Maurice, the onsite event planner made the entire process easy and fun! I think he has events multiple times a week but he always made it seem like mine was a high priority and that made us feel so so special. My guests were blown away at how beautiful and charming the garden is! We loved everything about the garden and we cant thank Maurice enough for all the love he poured into our special day!
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Absolutely incredible
Maurice was absolutely incredible. STRONGLY RECOMMEND! He strongly suggested we rent a tent, and thankfully we did because it rained. No worries though, because Maurice very calmly rallied 200 guests from the front lawn into the ballroom and arranged them in a beautiful circle. It actually created a very intimate setting for the ceremony, and we think it turned out better than what it would have been in the lawn. All 200 guests fit comfortably under the tent. He will not disappoint, he is there to make your day the most special of them all.
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A perfect place for a magical ceremony
What an experience it was to have our ceremony at the Botanical Garden.
Doing our ceremony at the Botanical Garden was a great choice, the intimacy that the japanese garden offers is just what we were looking for our 20 guests ceremony.
Maurice was extremely helpful from the moment we stepped into the gardens and facilitated our decision to pick the gardens as the perfect place for our wedding ceremony. He gave us many ideas of how we can make our very simple ceremony much more lavish, with just very few touch ups here and there. He made our experience a much more memorable one, without his help it would have been a lot harder to get our ceremony to start on time. The Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a gem that i wish i would have discovered sooner. Perfect for a small ceremony, as well as a big sitting wedding. The gardens offer such a magical experience, with butterflies flying around and beautiful unique flowers throughout the garden. This was just a lovely place.
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Our experience with Miami Beach Botanical Garden was absolutely magical! Our wedding was more than we imagined and our guests raved about the venue. Maurice worked with us from day one to answer any questions we had and referred us to amazing vendors including Elizabeth from Island Life Events and Brian with Dade County Food Group. Maurice displayed the utmost professionalism and kindness from day one. I would not have changed one thing from our wedding day, it was absolutely perfect in every way. We highly recommend Miami Beach Botanical Garden to any couple wanting a magical venue filled with natures beauty, even butterflies :).
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Incredible!!!
Getting married at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden was the best choice we could have made. Maurice was extremely helpful during the entire planning process and especially the day of. He even gave us design ideas and took the time to help us walk the space and plan it all out. The garden was stunning the day we got married (4/27/19) and was even more magical at night. We would get married here over and over again. I can’t say thank you enough the Garden and Maurice for making out special day incredible.
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Fall In Love
From the moment we met Maurice, we knew that we found the perfect venue for Shelby's wedding. Not only is the venue magnificent and immaculate, but Maurice puts his heart and soul into every inch of this magical place as if it belongs to him. Miami Botanic Garden is a tropical paradise in the midst of a busy Miami Beach. Your guests will not stop talking about the birds and the butterflies that live together in this wonderland. Maurice would respond to us immediately when we had a question and always made us feel welcome.
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Suzy Sent on 03/22/2019
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Maurice is the best
h what a venue and what a venue manager.
I thought of writing this long review but all I can say is if your considering it, DO IT!!!!!!!!!!
The venue is amazing everything in one place; venue, bridal suit, ceremony space, pictures, lighting etc.
The venue manager Maurice is a god send; amazing amazing amazing amazing amazing!!!!!!!!!
He does what he can to help like offer you odds and ends that you’d be charged for elsewhere. The venue offers circle tables, banquet tables, chairs, cocktail tables , mic stand, plants to move around and accent spaces, some lighting, etc. He goes above and beyond!!!
He also recommend our wonderful caterer and lighting guy to us!!!
So beautiful and definitely worth the price. I would totally recommend the venue, and Maurice.
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A Magical Day!
Thank you, Maurice and team, for a magical day! It was better than we anticipated. The garden was breathtaking. Maurice made everyone feel right at home and even walked my mom out to her car, he is a delight!
Rea Sent on 01/25/2019
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Gorgeous hidden gem in Miami Beach
Everything about MBBG was absolutely perfect for our wedding. The gardens are immaculately taken care of. During our January wedding, butterflies were everywhere, everything was lush and in bloom. We knew from the moment we walked the venue and met Maurice months ago, that this was the one.
First, let me just say that Maurice is a hero. His genuine enthusiasm for our wedding made planning so much fun. He offered helpful tips and ideas and was there from the moment we arrived until the very end to supervise cleanup. We loved meeting with him whenever we were in town and wanted to visit. He was very clear about all of the required insurance, paperwork, costs etc. He is quite simply the best.
We took advantage of the entire gardens the day of the wedding. We did our first look at the red bridge (so gorgeous), our ceremony on the great lawn, our cocktail hour on the patio and our reception in the banyon area + room. This set up was absolutely perfect. We also used the butterfly room the entire day.. Our makeup artist and lunch were delivered right there. We continued to use the room throughout the night to bustle my dress, eat some food, touch up makeup, etc. Maurice kept it locked so all of our stuff was safe, but he was there whenever we needed it opened.
MBBG is right in the heart of Miami Beach which was ideal since most of our guests were from out of town (we're from New York). We were able to ride-share everywhere. There are a ton of hotels nearby and of course, the beach! If you're looking to have a garden wedding in Miami Beach, you're done looking. You found it at MBBG. 11 out of 10.
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From beginning to end Maurice worked with us every step of the way. Being out of state was challenging but we were so happy to have chosen this venue for our wedding. The garden is gorgeous and fits every season’s wedding. Ours was Game of Thrones themed and the venue did not disappoint! The bridal party was able to get ready on site in the butterfly room which was convenient. The only regret I have is that when the time our contract ended came (11:00pm) our guests were essentially kicked out. I would have rather been charged for the extra hour after the fact than to disrupt the reception! Other than that we were pleased.
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Fernanda Sent on 12/17/2018
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Beautiful venue with the best staff!
The decision to have our wedding at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden was the best decision we made. Not only is the garden a gem, the staff really made sure that our day went on without a hitch. I can't say enough good things about Maurice, the garden's coordinator, and how helpful he was in the months, weeks, and days leading up to our big day. The garden offers a variety of packages depending on your needs. We opted to rent the entire venue. It was great that our guests didn't have to move from one place to the next. Highly recommend!
Eyesa Sent on 12/10/2018
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The Wedding of My Dreams
Botanical Garden in south beach will always hold a special place in my heart. My husband and I got married this past October and everything was PERFECT! Maurice was amazing to work with he was so easy going and truly went the extra mile to ensure everything was all I could have ever dreamed it would be. We were allowed to decorate the Garden exactly how we wanted (lighting the candles and placing our cake on display). I was so sad the night was over! Even though our event started later then planned , the grounds are so naturally beautiful that our photos truly came out so unique and beautiful! Highly recommend Botanical Garden in South beach for any future events, can’t wait to go back someday!
Camila Sent on 12/06/2018
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We couldn't have choose a better venue for our wedding! Maurice was exceptional and was very attentive from the day we booked the venue till the very end of the night of our wedding day. My husband and I are very happy with how everything turned out!
Thank you for helping make our wedding a dream come true!
Giuseppina Sent on 09/22/2018
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Maurice Jackson was extremely helpful and went out of his way to make my daughter’s Wedding such a memorable day! The weather was perfect and our 250+ guests had a wonderful time, enjoying the beauty of the garden during sunset and then dancing the night away in the Banyan Room! The only minor problem was the construction of the Miami Beach Convention Center which made the access through the main entrance of the garden but this should be all solved by October 2018!
Thank you again Maurizio and will be returning to visit you very soon! Thank you Sandy Shapiro for all the recommendations and the fun times planning the wedding!
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Audrey Sent on 09/12/2018
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Planning our wedding became easier when we discovered Miami Botanical Garden via the internet. Making that call and getting connected with Mr. Maurice Jackson was awesome, he asked the pertinent questions and gave the appropriate answers to our inquiries. His suggestion as to which garden base on the number of guests was extremely helpful. As to available dates that we were given made our selected date more time sensitive because it’s a busy garden with beautiful wedding ceremonies during the week. Courteous, interactive, professional, punctual, always ready to assist and never too busy to answer any additional inquires are the positive noticeable encounters we saw and experienced with the staff. The garden atmosphere is very beautiful and the staff’s knowledge of their work places makes it more pleasant and Intimate.
Memories for a lifetime,
Audrey.
Janice Sent on 07/17/2018
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We were so grateful to find the gardens for our wedding this past March! It's a hidden gem in the heart of Miami Beach! The garden itself is beautiful (very little decor needed to make it a picture perfect wedding) and Maurice was beyond amazing! He was always quick to respond, very flexible & helped steer us in the right direction to make our special day all that and more!! The tree towards the back of the garden is nothing short of magnificent, and the uplight/string lights made for an incredibly romantic backdrop for dinner under the stars. Not to mention the CRAZY GORGEOUS GLOW that hits the ceremony space right at sunset (our post-ceremony formal shots came out amazing thanks to the shrubbery mixing in with the sunset) Extra hours were VERY reasonably priced, and we received our "incidentals" deposit back within a week of the wedding itself. Super professional and beautiful venue! <3 1,000% Recommend!
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The Miami Beach botanical garden is truly a hidden gem. We had our wedding there on May the 18th 2018, the ceremony was a dream, with a breathtaking background. The cocktail and al fresco dinner were simply perfect. The venue is not only beautiful, but it’s also fully equipped. Our guest had everything they needed and more. Maurice is truly amazing, he went out of his way to make our day perfect. He took care of us, made us feel as relaxed as possible and didn’t mind getting his hands dirty, plus he gave us incredible and inspiring ideas. A true professional for a perfect wedding venue.
Maria Sent on 05/31/2018
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We are very happy to have chosen Miami Beach Botanical Garden as a venue for our wedding day. We fell in love with it at first sight. Even though now there is a construction nearby, once you enter the garden, you practically don't see nor hear it. It's a small hidden gem where you truly feel like in another reality. It has different scenic places, perfect for pictures, ceremony and reception. It is very intimate and usually closed for private events, so you can fully enjoy the whole garden just for your party.
We would also like to give very special thanks to the garden's manager Maurice, who has been there for us from the very beginning, but especially during the wedding day. Without his help and dedication nothing could've been possible. He worked hard to organize and decorate everything and also shared a valuable piece of advice on how to do everything perfectly.
Another detail we would like to share is that the garden is fully equipped for weather emergencies. We got married in May and several weeks before and after the wedding it was raining a lot. And even though we were extremely lucky and our wedding day was unexpectedly sunny, with Maurice's help we prepared a plan B on how to do everything indoors in case we needed to hide from the rain.
Again, we are very grateful to Maurice and we are happy to have selected this venue for our wedding. It was absolutely perfect and beautiful and we recommend it to everyone who wants to celebrate their special day in Miami.
Hector Sent on 04/27/2018
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The experience with the garden was AMAZING. We had such a good time in our wedding. Everything was beautiful and special. Maurice Jackson is the best, excellent customer service, and always willing to help. Maurice keeps the garden beautiful, and really adds value to the experience.
Valentina Sent on 04/27/2018
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This garden is the best place to get married. Beautiful garden and the staff ( Maurice) is the best!!!! Thank you for make my wedding so special.
Carmen Sent on 04/02/2018
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The experience gained in the recent event on February 9 at the Miami Boonical Garden was of great relevance to the ArtesanoGroup Foundation. With many wishes to repeat this experience again.
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Zelalem Sent on 04/01/2018
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We looked at venues in both Atlanta and Miami, and the Miami Beach Botanical Garden had the best vibe out of all of them. Maurice and the rest of the team at Miami Beach Botanical Garden really increase the value of an already beautiful space. Throughout the whole planning process we were treated as family. Every visit to the garden we were welcomed by the staff and shown around. Maurice was so willing to experiment/work with us to make our wedding everything we dreamed of. After Hurricane Irma, all of the string lights were torn down by the wind. Maurice put them all back up just at our request. If you're looking for a beautiful, flexible, and dynamic wedding venue then this is the place for you! You are able to bring all of your own vendors so you can really customize your ceremony and reception, which is a feature we highly valued in a multicultural wedding.
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We got married in February at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden and it was pure magic! When we decided to get married in Miami, we knew that the only place we would seriously consider was the MBBG. We happened upon it the previous Thanksgiving quite by accident (and I grew up there and never knew it existed) and fell in love with the beauty and charm of this little slice of bliss and heaven in the midst of South Beach insanity. From our first meeting with Maurice Jackson, we knew we were making the right decision. He was so gracious, helpful, and knowledgable and made everything so simple. After Irma blew through, we were afraid of what the garden might look like, but Maurice kept sending us monthly updates and assured us it would be lush and beautiful by our wedding day - and it was! Our event started right before sunset and went through the evening so we were able to take advantage of the garden in daylight and at night when it becomes simply magical under bistro lights and candle light. The weather cooperated and our guests are able to enjoy the garden as well as the beautiful indoor Banyan Room. Maurice worked flawlessly with your vendors, some of whom he had not worked with before, and made for a truly magical and memorable night.
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Tanya Sent on 01/29/2018
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This was hands down the best wedding venue we could have chosen. The garden is gorgeous! Our wedding was right after Hurricane Irma and in looking at our pictures you'd have no idea that a few weeks prior the venue was almost destroyed. The grounds were immaculate. The removed all down trees, pruned and made upright any trees that had fallen over. Maurice was a total gem. When we went for our site visit he was extremely patient, helped walk us through and showed us, different scenarios of how other couples had used the space. He made suggestions regarding vendors, hotels, etc. and was always accessible via phone/email.
On the day of our wedding he was extremely patient, flexible and checked in with my several times that night to ask if everything was ok and all of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was. I can't recommend the garden or thank him enough!
Manuel Sent on 01/27/2018
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Maurice is the best host ever. He was incredibly supportive with everything; he made so a stressful day, all planning etc, look so easy to handle. Thanks again! In addition, The Miami Botanical Garden is so nice and beautiful. You would see it after you visit the place. 100% recommended
Jessica Sent on 01/24/2018
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Choosing the Botanical Garden as our Wedding Venue was the best we could do! The place is stunning! We got married on January and the weather was great! The service was incredible. Maurice helped us a lot during the whole process and specially during the night of our wedding. He was always there for us, he showed a lot of patience and enthusiasm. I can't explain how amazing he is!
I highly recommend this Venue and specially Maurice services!
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Javi Sent on 12/15/2017
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Maurice is phenomenal to work with and truly made our wedding as pain free as possible. It was a joy and pleasure to work with the staff at Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, and we will always remember our special day there!
Lauren Sent on 12/11/2017
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The Miami Beach Botanical Garden was the absolute perfect place for our wedding, we knew it the second we walked in. Maurice went above and beyond and had so many great ideas, he is an expert about that space and making it look beautiful. No matter what style your wedding is, the MB Botanical Garden can accommodate - we would HIGHLY recommend!!
Maurice, thank you for making our day extra special! You are wonderful & we couldn't have done it without you!!
Marianna Sent on 12/11/2017
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We just had our dreamy wedding at the Botanical Garden!. Through the process, all the staff was so professional and kind, specially Maurice Jackson, even during the event he was there all the time taking care of every detail for us to have a special wedding. The place is magical! Our guests still talk about how fabulous the garden is. We couldn't have taken a better decision. Super recommended!
J Sent on 11/16/2017
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A huge shout out to Maurice Jackson and the ENTIRE STAFF of the Miami Beach Botanicle Garden for making our special day a dream come true. With the Damages of Hurricane IRMA Less than 2 weeks from our wedding day, Maurice and the entire staff exceeded my expectation. The Garden looked amazing!!!! I strongly recommend anyone looking for a venue to let Maurice and the staff at the Botanicle Garden a try to make your dreams come true.
Maudie Sent on 11/10/2017
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We organized an Art Show, Nature into Art/ Art into Nature, not a wedding... Anyways, the interaction with the Garden staff was very good and they were happy and collaborative :)
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Laurie Sent on 10/26/2017
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Working with the staff at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden has been an absolute pleasure from start to finish! Maurice Jackson, the on site event coordinator, provided individualized attention that made me feel like I was the only client they had :-) He guided me through every step of the planning process. He was regularly available to answer all my questions and address my concerns and was on site for the duration of my wedding, working side by side with my planner to ensure my day went as smooth as possible. I feel the venue provides an added value of coming with dinner tables (both round and rectangular), cocktail tables, and folded padded chairs to accommodate a wedding of at least 200. That minimized my rental cost significantly! I highly recommend the Garden for any celebration!
Jennifer Sent on 10/25/2017
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Working with the Botanical Gardens was perfect for our wedding reception. Maurice made the process smooth and every time I began to stress he ensured me everything would be perfect and it was. I would definitely recommend hosting your event at the Botanical Garden. Beautiful location and wonderful people.
Jazalee Sent on 10/24/2017
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Everyone there was very very nice and helpful! The place was breathtaking! It was a true dream come true! They are very accommodating!
Tita Sent on 05/04/2017
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THE BEST!!!! Both my ceremony and reception where held here and I have to say it was everything we wanted. This venue is a magical oasis located in the heart of South Beach (walking distance to Lincoln Road). The place is kept in mint condition, beautiful flowers and plants everywhere plus thousands of butterflies and birds flying around. They have so many wonderful places to take photos at like the Japanese garden and bridge. The place even smells great (they have special flowers for this). Also, the Koi pond gives it a super special extra touch for weddings (google it's symbolism). The rooms and bathrooms were renovated recently so they are elegant. clean and well kept. The staff is super friendly, professional and easy going, specially Maurice. He went above and beyond to help us and keep us happy. He stayed extra hours (more than once) and even ended up doing stuff he didn't have to just to help us out (and always with a big smile in his face). Last but not least, this is a non-profit organization. All their income goes back to beautifying the garden and to promote culture in the are (big deal for us). My guests were mesmerized by the beauty of this place, we are still getting compliments on the venue. I couldn't be happier with my experience!! Highly recommended!
Giuliana Sent on 04/19/2017
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I was married here on April 1 and Maurice and the rest of the staff at MBBG could not of been more wonderful to work with. Their goal was to make our special day truly special. Maurice went above and beyond not only to make sure we were happy, but also to make sure our vision came to fruition. From the minute we put down the deposit until today, he has been very reachable. responsive and informative. Keep in mind that you will need to provide everything for this venue. They do provide a variety of tables and the white folding chairs. Maurice is happy to suggest vendors. While this venue did require more work/planning than a traditional ballroom, it was well worth it. The garden is beautiful and I could not imagine a more beautiful landscape to be married in. I had a fairy-tale wedding and it still feels like a dream. Thank you Maurice!
Steven Sent on 04/19/2017
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This is a great venue and Maurice is excellent. I would highly recommend to any couple that is looking for a romantic and scenic wedding.
Susan Sent on 04/16/2017
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We wanted an elegant yet romantic wedding without all the trappings of a ballroom setting. Everything was perfect. Our out of town guests were enchanted by the gardens as were all of our guests. Maurice guided us at every turn. It was the perfect venue.
Savannah Sent on 03/30/2017
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We had our wedding here in the beginning of March, and it was honestly perfect! The gardens offer the perfect space, with enough room for guests to spread out and explore the gardens, while still being intimate. Maurice, the garden's event coordinator, is a dream. He really goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect for you. All of the staff is just so nice and accommodating. They keep the gardens looking pristine, even after a weekend of back to back events. When we first booked we were concerned about road noise during the wedding. But it wasn't a problem at all, the tall trees on the exterior of the property offer a barrier to the noise. You honestly almost forget you're in the middle of Miami Beach, not to mention surrounded by all the new construction. Maurice and the garden really did make our wedding day perfect. They worked tirelessly to go above and beyond out expectations.
I could not recommend this place more if you wish to make you night special or host an event.
Stephanie Sent on 03/21/2017
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In my opinion Miami Beach Botanical Garden is one of Miami's best kept secrets. I had never heard of the Garden until I started planning my wedding. Once my fiance and I toured the garden, we knew it was where we needed to get married. It was the perfect venue for our vision of our garden wedding. The garden is kept very clean and well maintained.
In addition to it being a beautiful property, Maurice, the head of special events was a pleasure to work with! He always brought a smile to my face, was very responsive, and was helpful throughout the planning process. He was always available to talk with my other vendors and to meet with myself and vendors whenever needed. He was also so helpful on the day of the wedding, making sure the evening ran smoothly and that the garden was presented well.
If you are looking for an outdoor wedding space, I highly recommend the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
Trisann Sent on 02/01/2017
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I held my wedding (ceremony and reception) here and the venue is gorgeous! Despite all of the construction Maurice made sure that it did not affect my wedding day. The grounds are well maintained and the package that I got included the entire garden. For now the garden has some really nice string lighting that is really pretty at night. For my wedding day Maurice was there on the grounds the entire time working with my planner to ensure everything was perfect. You wont be disappointed by booking this venue for your event!
Tanya Sent on 01/29/2017
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When we picked the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens over a year ago we were so excited to find a venue that was central to Miami and South Beach. Upon our arrival we met with Maurice who gave us a tour and his passion for the garden and South Beach really shined through. At the time of our visit the construction at the convention center was not an issue as it was on the north side and convention center was not closed at that point. As our wedding approached and our visits to the botanical garden increased we became very nervous that the construction would affect our ceremony; however after meeting with Maurice and Sandy (the director) we were assured it would not be an issue. They were correct and we could have not been any more pleased with having our wedding at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden and having Maurice doing so much behind the scenes. Maurice was our champion and we urge you to consider this venue for your event.
Vanessa Sent on 12/16/2016
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We had the pleasure of providing catering rentals and dj services for our Bride at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Maurice the coordinator and his entire staff are true seasoned professionals that made this wedding flawless from beginning to end. They were quick to respond, thorough and organized. Maurice and his staff maintained great communication between us and our Bride. Needless to say our Bride and Groom were thrilled with the spectacular results! The venue is beautiful and has many options for design decor and planning. As a vendor I highly recommend this venue.
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Maurice and the team at the garden were wonderful and so helpful when we hosted our wedding ceremony and reception here in Nov.2016. Very responsive, accommodating, and with a meticulous eye for detail. The MBBG staff were also so considerate of our outside vendors, working together seamlessly. Thank you, Maurice and everyone else that made the day run smoothly (even with the rain!). You're all the definition of a class act and professionalism!
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It is a fantastic venue for a wedding reception! go straight to MAURICE because he'll get everything done! Thank you very much for everything! We'll definitely keep coming to the garden because there's a bunch of great stuff happening throughout the year!
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Maurice Jackson was very kind and very efficient. He went through every detail with us to make my husband's memorial service perfectly. He was very accommodating with our requests: the time for our preparation of the flowers and delivery, setting up traditional Japanese Buddhist service, audio and video with TV screen. Everything went perfect and beautiful. Everyone who attended the memorial still talking how beautiful it was.
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The MB Botanical Garden was a wonderful venue for us! They have a Banquet room with Spanish tile that was large enough for 80 people seated an a dance floor for 150. We had many guests also sit in the covered terrace. We fit over 150 people without having any tables past the overhang (rain was in the forecast), so it is plenty big. You can fit many more on the grassy area. They have tables and chairs that are included in the venue rental. The chairs are white padded chairs and were perfect, we used them for the ceremony and the reception. The ceremony in the garden was beautiful, and the venue made for beautiful pictures, very green and lush backdrops. We were married in April, and I think this venue is best for the "cooler" months (not the summer). All in all, we loved having our wedding at the garden and would do it there all over again.
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The team at Miami Beach Botanical Gardens was exceptional in their service, in particular Maurice went above and beyond the call of duty to add special touches, suggestions and care to make our event beautiful and unique. His passion and expertise really helped us create a memorable event and of course, the gardens themselves are such a beautiful location for a special event: it was so nice to have the outdoor/indoor access of the Banyan Room.
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Our event turned out beautiful. Thank you Maurice and the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens for your support in making this possible.
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Have my intimate small wedding at the MB Botanical Garden was the perfect venue. Beautiful for pictures and guests. We also had a rain plan in place it ease my fears of wedding showers.
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We were very nervous that things wouldn't go as planned. However, Maurice helped assure us during this momentous time and really did go above and beyond to make our wedding special. The location was beautiful and the wedding turned out to be so much fun!!
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We were recently married at The Miami Beach Botanical Garden
and could not be happier with our choice of venue! It really is a beautiful
place and it was exactly what we had envisioned our wedding to be. All of the
staff was very helpful and professional, but we would like to especially thank
Maurice, the Sales Manager. He went out of his way to accommodate all of our
needs and we truly appreciate all of his help and hospitality, and we hope he
enjoyed the piece of wedding cake we left for him! This is a stunning venue
that won’t break the bank, and the staff could not have been more helpful.
Thank you all!!
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Ok we had our BEAUTIFUL garden wedding here. I would've been miserable had we not had Silvia save the day for us. Dealing with the woman who handles the contract & reservation had me really REALLY nervous. Let's just say that we weren't "feeling the love" from this person. It was as if it didn't matter to her one way or another if we booked this location or any other?!? But then thankfully we met with the BEST person at Miami Beach Botanical Gardens -Silvia! And all our fears we laid to rest. Patience pays, she's shy with speaking English as it's her second language but her heart is into making your day magical and that she did!!! We would not dare do any event without Silvia from this day on.
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The Botanical garden was perfect for our wedding, it was just absolutely beautiful.
The only drawback was the music level, apparently the neighbors will complain about loud music. We didn't get a complaint, because the music was low enough... but as a consequence, it wasn't loud enough in the reception room. Not a big deal though, if you are prepared ahead of time.
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Great venue beautiful landscaping even with the miami crazy weather the team managed it every thing looked amazing
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This place was/is amazing. Sylvia's attention to us was great! Everything went smooth, despite not having a day of coordinator.
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A beautiful venue to hold an outdoor ceremony and/or reception. The Banyan room is a perfect backup plan for rain or to be used as a lounge area if the reception is outside. One of the most affordable venues in the Miami area. The reception area is very private. Perfect for smaller weddings!
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Great team to work with...very professional and flexible. U feel like u are in a different world as the venue is very private after hours.
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Great Place! I love the garden and my pictures are gorgeous... the banyan room is great and so transformable! we changed it completely and everything was beautiful.
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The gardens are SO beautiful and they allowed us to bring our furry 80lbs baby :) Silvia and Diana are great, responsible and on time. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to have a beautiful outdoor/indoor wedding!
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This is the best value in all of Miami! I was just married in December just after their million dollar renovation! Fabulous and my guests couldn't stop commenting on how beautiful the venue was :) responsiveness is alright Diana Herrera is great and helpful and will respond as soon as she can but between 12 and 2 pm it's veryyyyyy hard to reach her, still worth it!
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Searching for a reception site for our wedding literally brought me to tears. Miami is expensive, especially for hotels and outdoor venues. Many of the outdoor venues are historical sites and have strict rules (like no glassware) and high prices. A coworker suggested I look at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, which I didn't even know existed. I went and fell in love. The Banyan Room was PERFECT for our wedding of around 60 people and allowed us to have our reception outdoors in a private garden with the inside room as the backup in case of bad weather. They were very easy to work with, especially when we asked the week of our wedding to extend the reception an extra hour. (They said, "Sure!" And we paid via credit card over the phone.) We were also able to bring in an outside caterer. Many hotels required us to use their catering services and they had a food and beverage minimum of upwards of $10,000, which was ridiculous for only 60 people. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue both for its beauty AND affordability. I would definitely have an event there again.
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Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a beautiful venue and is priced better than other venues in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. The venue allows you to hire vendors of your choice, which was not always the case at other venues we considered. The venue staff was responsive to our questions and mostly clear when communicating with us. Maurice responds very well to emails and offered us any info we asked for. We would recommend it to other couples.
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Maurice is the best! Without him, things wouldn't have ran smoothly!
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I held my wedding ceremony and reception here and it was beautiful. The atmosphere is serene and the ballroom space is elegant. Maurice really knows how to put you at ease to make sure your event runs smoothly. I highly recommend this venue for any sort of event.
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Wonderful place to have a wedding. It is a hidden treasure in Miami Beach. The garden is beautiful and everything was just perfect.
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I had my wedding here and Maurice is the best! He is beyond helpful and just wants you to have the best day. The garden is very BYOB so make sure you hire an event planner to handle every detail!
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It's a beautiful place, very reliable and with an amazing service. Everyone was very helpful and professional.
Diana Sent on 04/27/2013
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Beautiful place. They just renovated it and it is very well kept.
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Maurice was fantastic at helping our wedding come together. We threw everything together last minute and he arranged for a beautiful wedding
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Excelent place for morning or noon weddings in spring! You would have amazing pictures.
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I had my wedding ceremony and reception here and everyone loved it! Maurice was super helpful and really cared that the event went well. It's a beautiful and elegant venue, very serene.
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Working with Maurice and the MBBG staff was a pleasure. We were looking for a venue that was different and authentic!. We got married on 1-15-17 and it was a magical day in a perfect venue! As a bride, it was difficult to find that in Miami without going down south to Homestead of South Dade. The MBBG is in beautiful, walkable, Miami Beach- a perfect location for our majority out of town guests. The venue price was fair although more than I expected, but you do get access to the entire garden grounds, security staff, bathroom attendants, and enough tables and chairs for your entire event!
I have to seriously commend Maurice for all of his his hard work. Despite Zika concerns in the fall and construction at the MB convention center, our concerns were quelled and Maurice went out of the way to handle our vendors, guests, and every factor that seemed to come our way.
In the end we had a beautiful day at the most picturesque venue in Miami! I will add that you must be prepared to bring in allllll of your own vendors and make a lot of your own decisions. This was made very clear when we chose MBBG however, the garden is really a blank canvas and it is up to you and your wedding planner/coordinator (I would recommend getting one) to make it all your own. It is a bit of hard work! Finally, we had to pay extra for 4+ hours at the Garden (something to consider if you are having a ceremony/reception) all worth it for us!!! Thank you MBBG!
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The Garden is a beautiful setting for an outdoor wedding. The Banyan room offers a backup plan in case of rain. The location is very good, near many hotels and just a few blocks from the beach. We couldn't ask for more - we very much enjoyed our wedding at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.
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Very beautiful place, enchanting and made all the pictures special. Do tell people ahead of time where the parking is etc. Traffic going to Miami Beach is a challenge so give amble time to arrive. One draw back at this place is that although you pay for an area of the garden, they will not close the garden for visitors. So we had people walking around all the time. They also had an event after our wedding and they started setting up before we were done. They promissed this wouldn't happen. Small things but important if you are paying $$$ and they don't hold their end of the deal.
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I'll start with some positives - The garden itself is GORGEOUS, chairs and tables are included to use, we made the most of it and still had a beautiful wedding. But unfortunately the bad outweighed the good for this venue. HUGE thank you to my wedding planner and vendors for despite all, made my wedding flawless.
I had my wedding in January 2017. I signed my contract almost a year prior. Side note - I do not live in Miam. No where in the contract did it say there would be HUGE construction going on right across the street a year later- parking was limited, the surrounding of the garden was a disaster, dust & construction trucks everywhere. Maurice and staff never mentioned that there would be any kind of construction. They acted like they would be helpful by demanding the construction to stop at '2pm' 1 hour before the wedding was scheduled to begin - It did not stop until 3:30 (even the guest noticed and were in shock).
Fast forward to the reception which was around 7, Maurice and staff were aware we would have dinner and dancing all outdoors. During dinner there was soft background music playing. At around 8pm the Miami Beach Noise Ordinance showed up and said "our music was too loud" Not sure how... the dancing hadn't even started and we were having dinner. I looked up the noise ordinance rules in Miami Beach they are " between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m." Which makes me even more upset, because it was 8:00pm. We had to hurry and move everything indoors.
Knowing this happens at the Venue you would think Maurice would recommend we move the music inside, or have our reception somewhere else because of the noise ordinance - nope.
I would NEVER have had my wedding knowing all these factors.
Very disappointed with how the MBBG handled: the construction (no discount or warning) and the noise ordinance (no warning).
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I looked to rent the garden before they had started renovations. I was told they would be done two weeks before my wedding, and that was giving them extra time. I booked them anyway and was very pleased by the transformation. The gardens looked beautiful. I went the day before the wedding and the bathrooms were not complete. I was assured they would be done in time all they had to do was install the toilet and dividers. Come to find out on my wedding day the dividers were not put up. There were just two toilets on the floor! I was so embarrassed for all of my guests to see that. Plus they did not have a lock on the door so anyone can see you squatting when they opened the door! I contacted the director and she offered me a pass to a dinner! Great that makes up for it. I also had so many issues contacting the coordinator to ask her questions. It would take days to get a response. I would however recommend the gardens to someone else because I hope the bathrooms are fixed now. Communication is definitely a problem though.
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Although this is an absolutely beautiful site to have your wedding I can say I did not have a pleasant experience working with some of the staff at the MB Botanical Gardens. I feel because I did not hire some of the staff to do the drapery and lighting all of sudden what was available to me now became impossible to get and memories were mysteriously erased. I even lost $50.00 because I paid in cash $100.00, but did not get a receipt, so it became she said , she said thing.
From there, on the day of the wedding instead allowing my vendors to set up in 4 hours, as agreed in the contract, they were only able to set up in 2 hours. Luckily we hired professionals and experts in their field that set up within the new allotted time and no one was to the wiser.
After that call from one of my vendors, I was in a tizzy, until my wedding planner called me and told everyone not to call me again and any concerns,problems, etc would now go through her. From then on, I heard nothing and I was able to get ready in peace and tranquility.
The scenery, the plants and flowers make this venue unique and beautiful. I just wish the one employee of the MB Botanical Gardens would have done a better job at being a professional.
I do thank Sandra,who came up with alternatives with my planner to get the ball rolling.
