Getting married in Miami is the dream for many brides to be. Whether you are using Miami as a destination paradise, or you actually live here, your Miami wedding can indeed be a dream come true. Planning your Miami wedding – 5 tips to make it fun.

When it comes to weddings, music is very important. For a truly unique touch, don’t hire a DJ and don’t consider a three piece band. Check out a band like the Reel Ting Steel Drum Band. They can help you put together a memorable event no matter where your venue is held – a hotel, the beach, or a private home.

Miami has some of the most beautiful stretches of beach in the U. S., so why not take advantage of some of this beautiful sand and plan the beach wedding you’ve always dreamed about. Not into formal? No problem. In Florida, a Notary Public can even perform a wedding ceremony. Talk to the hotels on South Beach and ask what options they might have available, too. These people are experts in putting weddings together, and in the event of an unplanned downpour (which is common), you’ll have the hotel as backup.

If getting wind blown on the beach really isn’t your dream, try a beautiful and historical setting like Viscaya. This is a turn of the century estate that is used for everything from international charity events to weddings and everything in between.

Forget the stuffed chicken breasts, too. Miami has so many exquisite cuisines to choose from. Find a caterer who can provide you with a bit of everything – like an international buffet.

The Versace Mansion on South Beach has just changed hands again and is booking weddings. The mansion is reminiscent of a medieval castle. They’ll handle everything for you.

For real water lovers, charter a boat. There are fabulous privately owned yachts ready and able to handle large parties. Get married on board, head to the Bahamas for dinner, and you can still be home by midnight.