Miami
The Deering Estate is an extraordinary cultural site listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Charles Deering was a Chicago preservationist, environmentalist, industrialist, art collector, and philanthropist whose 1920s era estate offers coastal views with palm-lined paths. Come for a great escape from the city!
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Cape Florida has a stretch of sand often ranked in the top 10 beaches nationwide. The area has served as a beacon for freedom from Seminole Indians to runaway slaves who secretly gathered before safely departing to the British Bahamas. Explorer Ponce de Leon named the spot during the first Spanish expedition in 1513. The lighthouse dates back to 1825 and offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay.
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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden has so many beautiful options among collections of rare plants, palms, flowering trees, and vines. Open to the public since 1938, Fairchild’s main purpose is to preserve biodiversity. You have an abundance of backdrops for your ceremony and photos throughout the grounds.
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Virginia Key is a lovely barrier island in Biscayne Bay. The Beach Park has a long history during the Civil Rights Movement, later going into decline. Now, the area is an ecological gem with the largest mangrove wetland in the state. Head here for an intimate beachside ceremony.
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