A Relaxed Wedding with Food Trucks in the Arts District of Miami

Backyard wedding vibes, food trucks and no assigned seating, lounge sets for comfort, paired with a great DJ and cookies instead of a wedding cake, were the key elements that brought Elie (she/her) and Meg’s (she/her) Miami wedding to life.

Why did you choose an engagement longer than 12 months?

We chose to have a longer engagement because we were paying for the wedding ourselves, and we didn’t want to disrupt our lives while saving up for the wedding of our dreams.

We also wanted to revel in the excitement of being engaged, take our time planning the wedding and make sure we had all of the important conversations before we officially tied the knot.

Looking back, we’re so happy we timed it this way because we could truly enjoy this period without being too stressed or feeling rushed, and we got to really have fun planning our big day.

How did you plan your wedding?

We often joke that if we didn’t know we were a good match before the wedding planning process, we certainly learned it. We were lucky enough to navigate decisions smoothly and easily delegate tasks according to each other’s strengths.

We would regularly go on walks to discuss the tasks and decisions at hand, and after co-compiling our ‘to-do’ lists, we would then delegate who would do what.

We also hired a wedding planner, which was very helpful.

A pair of wedding vow books labeled "Her Vows," alongside a string of pearls, a bottle of Gucci perfume, and wedding rings. The items are laid out on a light background, suggesting a moment of quiet preparation.

A vibrant and artistic shot showing a pair of black boots alongside a bouquet of colorful flowers and a bottle of whiskey. The background is bright and airy, creating a stylish and celebratory atmosphere.

How did you plan your wedding guest list?

We wanted to keep the wedding on the smaller side because our main goal was to “have a party with all our friends.”

When creating the guest list, we wanted to make sure that we invited people who are a part of our everyday lives so we didn’t feel like we were “hosting” the wedding but instead got to enjoy it with all the people we love most.

Lucky for us, we have the same friend group, so that helped narrow down the list; we kept it mostly friends instead of inviting extended family.

What was the inspiration behind your laid-back wedding day?

We wanted it to feel like an upscale and cool backyard party. We had food trucks and living room sets and no assigned seating. A good DJ and open bar with signature cocktails were a must, as well as cookies instead of wedding cake for the guests.

We picked a venue in the Arts District of Miami (Wynwood) because we knew it would make for a fun but laid-back and easy-going event.

We think a good way to sum up the vibe of our wedding is to highlight that Meg walked down the aisle to “Sweet Child O Mine,” played an air guitar solo on her bouquet during the processional, and our flower girls were two of our good friends donned in tutus and leather jackets. We wanted our personalities to show in every aspect of the day.