Wedding invitation suite sets the tone for a tropical theme wedding Elegant Enzoani wedding gown Bold tropical blooms such as Protea and Alpinia add depth and texture to this stunning bridal bouquet The Deering Estate Grand Ballroom provides a dramatic backdrop for wedding portraits The couple's dogs, Lily and Vonnie, were part of the celebration. Vonnie was the ringbearer! Anna and Mitch played up the venue's tropical aesthetic with coconuts, flamingos, palm trees and exotic flowers A welcome drink accompanied by pre-ceremony light hors d'oeuvres is a pleasant surprise for guests upon arrival Guests were welcomed upon arrival with a fresh coconut spiked with rum Pre-ceremony cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres were served in the stone courtyard Mini Beef Empanada with a Green Chile Ribbon Seared Tuna Carpaccio on a Wonton Plank with Wasabi Foam Mini Fresh Fish Taco with Spicy Jicama Slaw and Avocado Crema Guests were also treated to a whiskey and cigar bar The wedding ceremony was held on the beautifully manicured lawn overlooking the quiet waters of Biscayne Bay Pale blush roses perfectly complemented the drama of the tropical Ginger and Anthurium The historic houses of Deering Estate provide a spectacular backdrop A bare, wooden table gives an organic feel to the tropical style The wedding's design inspiration was the Roaring '20s when Deering Estate was at its prime The design is meant to be grandiose and antique but also tropical and romantic The hue and gleam of the place setting's gold accents mimic the glow of a Miami sunset Gold pineapples as table numbers paired well with the tropical floral arrangements Guests enjoyed an elegant served dinner with a choice of Shrimp Piri Piri or Mojo Marinated Flank Steak The use of a Monstera leaf as a charger beautifully tied in with the tropical theme A green foliage runner softens the look of the bold centerpieces of King Protea, Alpinia, Ranunculus and Anthurium Sweet treats The couple served a Russian Napolean cake - also known as a Mille Feuille cake - with custard cream Mille Feuille cake is a delicate, lighter version of a wedding cake Paper pink flamingos were the perfect cake topper for the couple's tropical aesthetic Deering Estate Julia Zave Photography Christopher Plaza Florals Eggwhites Special Event Catering
