The Palms Hotel & Spa

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Oceanfront Ceremonies & Receptions

The Palms Hotel & Spa combines genuine service, laid-back sophistication and oceanfront serenity into an award-winning independent Florida beach resort, where complete wellness and green practices are at the center of each guest experience. Boasting expansive tropical gardens, relaxing pool area, and convenient beach access. The Palms sits along a wide stretch of Miami Beach at the northern end of the South Beach entertainment district. Fresh from a multi-million dollar enhancement to guest rooms and suites, The Palms offers its guests a unique take on modern hospitality combined with tropical comfort. Let us captivate you with an unforgettable Miami Beach wedding celebration orchestrated by our catering specialists in true beachside serenity. You and your guests will be delighted by our personalized service, natural gourmet cuisine and laid-back yet elegant style, all inspired by the tropical nature surrounding our sanctuary. Our Miami wedding venues are also perfect for other special events, and offer a variety of outdoor and indoor spaces, set to capture your personal taste. We conveniently offer hair and make-up services on-site in our Palms AVEDA Spa so you and your bridal party can enjoy the day even more. Our catering team will be there every step of the way to guide you, from creating scrumptious menus to assisting you in your decorating or entertainment needs.

Amenities & Details

Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet

Guest Capacity

Up to 200

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff

Settings

Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Hotel, Restaurant

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The Palms Hotel & Spa Reviews

Morgan Roll (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

A complete dream. Our wedding was like out of a story book. The Palms Hotel is breathtaking. Our wedding coordinator Barbara took all the stress out of planning a destination wedding. She was very communicative, answering our questions promptly with thorough responses. She went through the packages with us to find something that would work for our price point. The packages include almost everything and the catering team did such a great job the day of, all we had to worry about was showing up. Barbara communicated with all of our vendors to provide them with details and timelines. The food was spectacular. The staff are top notch. We will be back to The Palms to celebrate our anniversaries.
Reviewed on 06-11-2023

Laura Gil (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

WOW!! We recently had our wedding at The Palms Hotels and I could not have imagined a more perfect wedding weekend!! If you’re wondering if you should go with this venue I could not recommend it more!! The hotel itself is absolutely stunning and the service was amazing. Each of the guests remarked how whenever they needed anything at all someone was always there! Vanessa was our day of coordinator and she was PHENOMENAL!! She was extremely attentive leading up to the big day, always happy and eager to answer all of our questions! On the day of she ROCKED it, everything went sooo smoothly even when we had to make a last minute change due to weather. None of our guests were even aware a change was made because of how seamless and quickly the everything was carried out. I can truly say I had no worries at all on my wedding day because Vanessa was there every step of the way and made sure everything was perfect!! P.S. The food served at our wedding was completely DELICIOUS!!
Reviewed on 11-10-2023

Jhoanny Osorio (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

the palms is so beautiful and has an amazing calm beachy yet elegant vibe.we toured through video and loved it. Vanessa is an amazing, helpful, professional, charismatic, very patient and most helpful manager ever.she know her job very well and trust me when I say she knows what she is doing, ask her for any advice/opinion and she will lead you in the direction. The whole staff at the palms is amazing they make you feel so welcomed from day one. our tasting experienced was so nice it made us feel like VIP's. the staff during our event was on top of everything.you will not be disappointed doing your event here, specially with the amazing food they have. you might think that the tasting will be so good and the have something different the day of, but not it is still delicious. our guests loved every bite.
Reviewed on 08-05-2023

Abigail Blackman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-12-2022
We planned our destination wedding at The Palms, sight unseen, in three months. We were 100% happy with our decision to have our wedding there!Vanessa was the absolute best wedding coordinator. We planned our wedding via phone calls and emails. She always responded quickly and never appeared to be annoyed with the number of questions I asked (which was a lot)! When meeting her in person, she was personable and calm. She accommodated us when needed and made our wedding absolutely perfect. It complete went off without a hitch – all thanks to her!
Reviewed on 06-01-2023

Emily Meehan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-04-2022
We had our wedding at The Palms and it was absolutely breathtaking. This was a destination wedding for us and The Palms hosted our group of 24. The grounds of the hotel are gorgeous. There are so many beautiful little areas and they were all great back drops for our photographs. We had our rehearsal dinner at the hotel restaurant the night before and it was incredible. She food was delicious and the staff was amazing. We worked with Barbara for our wedding and she was wonderful. For over a year before our wedding, I was in constant contact with her. I asked her every little question i had and she always responded with such kindness and so quickly too. She was so amazing to work with. The day of our wedding, she ensured that everything was perfect. All of the food was incredible, the set up and decor were perfect and all of the staff were so great. We are so incredibly happy that we chose the Palms for our wedding. It was even better than we could have ever expected.
Reviewed on 12-04-2022

Lizza Moeller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-02-2022
Selecting our wedding venue was very easy once we toured the Palms and met Vanessa. We hosted our wedding reception and Sunday brunch at the Palms which exceeded every expectation and came together so beautifully thanks to Vanessa and her team. Throughout the planning process, Vanessa was very responsive to emails and made us feel so special on the big day. She even perfectly timed our transition from the outdoor cocktail hour to dinner on the covered terrace to avoid everyone getting rained on as a storm passed through. The venue itself requires very little decoration as it is already so picturesque, and the food was fantastic (which received many compliments from our guests). Scott was also a huge help in working on our room block as many guests stayed at the Palms to enjoy the amenities and beach access. Our goal was to host a destination wedding for our friends and family in an intimate and beautiful location which I believe that we accomplished! Thank you to Vanessa and her team!
Reviewed on 14-03-2022

Alexandra Kelly (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-02-2022
I did both my ceremony (beach) and reception (south lawn & grand tiki) and the Palms and it was a dream come true. So many comments on how it was the best wedding ever! Vanessa is the best and so helpful! If you want a gorgeous Miami wedding… YOU MUST USE THE PALMS! 10/10 recommend!
Reviewed on 06-03-2022

Michelle Walker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-02-2022
We got engaged here so of course we had to get married here too! We had a small destination wedding with 35 people. Our ceremony was on the beach, cocktail hour on the lawn, and reception under the tiki hut! Everything is what we dreamed of! Very intimate! They set everything up nicely. I didn’t have to worry about anything. The food was absolutely delicious. The grounds are beautiful with all the flowers and plants. It just set the mood for our theme. Everyone complemented on how beautiful and awesome it was! So happy we chose them
Reviewed on 06-03-2022

Meghan Lane (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-12-2021
The staff at the Palms is wonderful, and the venue feels like a tranquil oasis on Miami Beach. All of our guests loved the hotel! For the wedding, the food was absolutely incredible and our guests couldn’t stop talking about the location and food. The whole wedding day was truly the day of my dreams and they helped make it possible! The vendors the hotel works with are also great and they work together so well, which made planning less stressful. I can’t thank Vanessa enough for all she did to make our wedding perfect for us, she is incredible! This venue is such a gem on Miami Beach, and I am so glad we chose to have our wedding here as it made the day of and our goal of having a wedding weekend for traveling guests just perfect!
Reviewed on 21-02-2022

Lindsey MacConnie (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-12-2021
Our wedding was 12.11.21 at the Palms. We also had our rehearsal dinner and a Sunday Brunch at the venue - everything was perfect from start to finish. Vanessa is AMAZING at her job - I can’t believe how seamlessly her and her team made the weekend. The venue is beautiful, the food is delicious, and all of the staff are so professional. Would 100% recommend.
Reviewed on 30-12-2021

Yoliara Ramos (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-10-2021
The Palms Hotel and Spa is amazing! We had our wedding on 10.30 and everything was perfect. Vanessa and the crew at the Palms took care of us all weekend, from our rehearsal dinner on Friday to our farewell breakfast on Sunday. Most of our guests stayed at the Palms as well and enjoyed the pool, beach, restaurants, and the above all else the hospitality. If you are looking for a venue that will guide you through the wedding process and takes care of literally everything, including putting on boutonnières for the groomsmen, this is the place to go.
Reviewed on 14-12-2021

Keith Hendrickson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-06-2021
The Palms resort is an amazing place to stay and have a wedding. We wanted to do a destination wedding and after looking all around Florida we came upon the palms and instantly fell in love with the venue. Our wedding day went as smooth as we could of dreamed for and Vennesa was a wonderful coordinator.
Reviewed on 13-07-2021

Melissa Gallo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-03-2021
The best choice I made was picking the Palms as my venue. We got engaged in April 2020, in the middle of lockdown, and starting to figure out where the heck to book a wedding was a huge challenge. Many venues were unresponsive, and others were still using their \"same old\" policies and payment procedures that simply were not going to work with us given how shaky everything was with the world. From the beginning, the Palms worked with us. They worked with us to make changes to the contract, to the payment plan, to everything, to make sure we felt OK and safe proceeding with signing a contract in the middle of the Covid-19 uncertainty. Every email was \"yes,\" and \"we can do that,\" or even offering to go a step further. I had a very unique set-up as my entire wedding was outdoors, on their Lawn, with dancing on the Terrace. The entire night, I kept being told that this was the most beautiful wedding they'd ever been to. The Palms has such a beautiful tropical outdoor environment. If you dream of greenery and a lush outdoor environment, this is THE place. The food was DELICIOUS - just as good as it was at my Tasting. If you're looking for an outdoorsy sort of vibe, in a prime location for travelers, look no further. We had such a positive experience, we decided at the 11th hour to also host a welcome event on the Friday before the wedding for a small group, and we went ahead and did it at the Palms as well. Everyone loved it. To all the new brides - I cannot caution you enough about picking a venue that will work with you, is responsive, and makes your life easier. You will go back and forth with them 100 times about layouts, food, guest counts, and more. The Palms made my life easier all around --- and their hotel coordinator Vanessa Ortiz feels like family to me at this point. She is an enormous asset to the hotel and I look forward to sharing that with the higher-ups. No other hotel or venue I looked at offered the outdoor spaces for the capacity I wanted, other than the Palms. I am beyond obsessed with the beautiful garden wedding I had! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Reviewed on 22-03-2021

Mickie Kramer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-12-2019
We got married at The Palms on 12/19/19. My husband and I immediately fell in love with the hotel and the gorgeous gazebo area. The classic tropical character of the hotel is unlike any other in the Miami Beach area and we felt it was truly beautiful and unique. Compared to the glitzy, overpriced, wedding packages available in the nearby hotels, we felt the pricing at The Palms was good for a hotel of its kind in South Beach. The food was absolutely delicious. So many of our guests complimented us on it. I cannot stress enough what a great experience it was working with Holly, the director of catering and events who was also the event coordinator on our wedding day. Holly was so responsive, caring, and just wanted to make sure that everything went according to our vision. She was truly a gem to work with and we can't thank her enough for helping make our day one of the best ever!
Reviewed on 18-05-2020

Paul Riley (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-02-2020
We researched a few wedding venues online before reaching out to The Palms. While this was easily our preferred venue after seeing the photos of this place on the internet, and considering the fact that we wanted a \"turn key\" venue where most everything was included (we wouldn't have the time to seek out and sample/get quotes from a ton of different vendors offering all the services we needed), we expected pricing for The Palms to be way above our budget. We contacted them about 7 months before our preferred date range, and even that far out, they had no Saturday dates available, only 1 Sunday and a handful of openings on Fridays. We selected Sunday since we had several out of town guests on our list, and they'd only need to take Monday off from work/school, whereas if we'd selected a Friday, they'd most likely need to miss both a Thursday and a Friday to travel to Miami and attend.Vanessa Ortiz was our wedding coordinator. She me with us to answer our questions before we signed the contract and paid our deposit, and was great to deal with in the months leading up to our big day. Since we went with a Sunday wedding, the F&B minimums were also considerably less than if we'd gone with a Friday or Saturday so it was within our budget. We were invited to come to The Palms and sample the food and drinks that would be served at our wedding, she was great every step of the way and communications were always good. After we secured The Palms and decided which spaces here we wanted for our wedding (the gazebo), cocktail hour (the trellis) and reception/dinner (veranda terrace), we really only needed to then secure our officiant, DJ, florist and photographer. The cost of the wedding cake as well as tables, chairs and linens was included in the price of the package we selected here, though we did need to visit with the vendors providing those to make our selections. The other big bonus for us was that The Palms guaranteed us the use of alternative indoor venues in case of rain, as all the spaces we'd planned to use on our wedding day were outdoors. Other wedding venues we considered were unable or unwilling to make that same guarantee.The staff here at The Palms were great..We had a lot of wedding decor and other items to drop off a few days ahead of time. As we pulled our van up to the front entrance, several staff were there to unload for us and securely store our stuff. On our wedding day we were given a complimentary hotel room for the night, but also a secured conference room not far from the wedding and reception areas to store our items, get ready before the wedding, etc. On the day of the wedding, Vanessa and the staff here unboxed everything we sent, followed our instructions and had everything set up and in place a few hours before the ceremony so we simply needed to check things over and put our final touches where required. Simple!Overall we were very happy with our experience here and would recommend The Palms to others. Even weeks later, our guests are still raving about the venue, how \"perfect\" everything was, and giving high praise to the food and drink served by The Palms!
Reviewed on 30-03-2020

Shari Phillips (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-03-2020
Booking our wedding at the Palms Hotel and Spa was the best idea! Their wedding package covered things I never thought I would need, especially seeing as we did not have a wedding planner. Holly Pacheco took care of all our needs, always had solid advice, and answered all the relentless questions that we had!The food was delicious and the ballroom looked amazing! All our friends and family had a superb time at the Palms for our wedding!
Reviewed on 24-03-2020

Alexandra L. (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2019
It was a perfect day for my husband and I, thanks in great part to the team at the Palms. We had our reception at the gazebo, cocktail hour on the veranda, and reception in the royal palm ballroom. The grounds and available spaces are all just stunning backdrops for photos. The food was DELICIOUS and just as good as when we did our tasting, in spite of everything being prepared for 150 guests. The service was really unparalleled. I've been to so many weddings where it's hard to find a server and guests are left waiting for food long after service has begun. The Palms had an amazing team working that night, with a catering manager on site the whole night to oversee everything. We got so many compliments on both the food and service! Everyone was welcoming, friendly and committed to making our night amazing. Lastly, a special shout-out to Yasmin Gomez, our wedding coordinator, who was professional, responsive, accommodating and just amazing to work with!
Reviewed on 08-07-2019

Marlena Papavaritis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-06-2019
We recently had our wedding cocktail hour and reception at the Palms Hotel on June 29, 2019, and could not have been happier with the professionalism and kindness of the staff involved. We had our cocktail hour in the veranda terrace and dinner and dancing in the Queen Palm ballroom. Holly Pacheco with the Palms Hotel was simply amazing and responsive from the first moment we reached out to the last. She responded incredibly quickly to any random questions or concerns we had, and did so with a positive, professional attitude. The day of our reception, everything was actually better than we could have imagined and completely taken care of. Holly was there the day of to make sure that everything was just as we had imagined. She even helped my bridesmaids out with finding a spare safety pin at the last moment! It's these little touches that made working with Holly and the Palms Hotel a wonderful experience (not to mention that the hotel itself has a beautiful old Florida/Caribbean charm that you can't find in most hotels in Miami Beach anymore!). Highly recommend the Palms Hotel to anyone looking for professional staff and a beautiful venue.
Reviewed on 06-07-2019

ashley carlevato (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-01-2019
The Palms made our destination wedding absolutely perfect. Holly was our contact and day-of coordinator and she made everything completely seamless. Planning a wedding for 150 guests out of town can be hard, but Holly made everything so easy. She accommodated last minute changes and made sure the day ran smoothly. The wedding package included beautiful linens, chairs, place settings, table numbers, and a delicious cake from ET cakes. We added some outdoor lighting, but other than that, they were very transparent about pricing and there weren't any unexpected additions. Even with our room reservations, all of our guests had a very easy time booking and loved the hotel. We would do it all over again at the Palms if we could!
Reviewed on 27-01-2019

Brandi Peterson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-12-2018
There are no words that can express how amazing Vanessa and the Palms were when planning and executing our wedding. We only had 10 weeks to plan the entire event and they were flexible, responsive, and very organized. The day of the wedding was perfect with no detail forgotten. Even when I mentioned to my husband I couldn’t wait to get to the reception to get some water, she overheard and out came with some water almost instantly. The venue was the perfect backdrop for photos, the food was AMAZING, and service was impeccable. Thank you to the Palms for making our day perfect!
Reviewed on 08-12-2018

Brittney Savino (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-10-2018
I got married at The Palms on 10/27/18. It was actually the first venue that my now-husband and I looked at when we started planning our wedding, and we immediately loved the space-- especially the veranda terrace. After touring a few other venues, we decided that The Palms was perfect. The thought of planning such a large party was overwhelming, but Yasmin (and Vanessa) made the process as painless as possible. Yasmin was extremely attentive whenever I emailed or called her or had any questions. I did not have a wedding planner so having an attentive day-of coordinator was crucial, and Yasmin made the day completely seamless for me. Our ceremony was outside at the gazebo, and everything was flawless. The food was excellent and we are still getting rave reviews from guests about the food. I knew our wedding would be nice, but The Palms completely exceeded my expectations. I cannot recommend it enough.
Reviewed on 14-11-2018

Frances Alban (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-08-2019
After visiting multiple properties to host my wedding reception and subsequent honeymoon in Miami, I was completely mesmerized by this classic Miami Beach hotel. It’s lush, charming, romantic, relaxing… It really is paradise and there is no other place like it.I was in excellent hands with the planning of my wedding reception working with Tanja Morariu and Holly Pacheco. They were meticulous in their attention to detail, provided excellent ideas and resources and were beyond accommodating to this bridezilla ;). Because of them, my reception was perfect. A shout-out to Paul King who served as our event director, he was so sweet and professional. I am very grateful to Paul for keeping us on schedule.My guests were in agreement. They LOVED The Palms, one couple even booked a room to join us for the weekend. Another couple friend, who are planning their wedding for next year, said they may do it at the Palms too because it was so lovely. Then we checked into our Oceanfront Superior Room, and were completely and immediately transported into honeymoon mode! The room itself was fabulous with spectacular views, luxe bathrobes and slippers, extremely comfortable bed, perfect temperature and a living room space for hosting visitors. From the 6th floor we had sweeping views of the grounds and the ocean and thoroughly enjoyed watching other weddings take place in the gazebo and tiki hut down below. Love is in the air here, literally.Considering how much you get, the price is very appealing. Lots of value. Thank you Palms for a truly unforgettable experience!
Reviewed on 21-06-2018

Milton Aguilar (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-04-2018
We had our wedding of our dream at the Palms Hotel & Spa. We will always remember our gorgeous dream wedding. We married on the 04/20/18. From start until the day we married, Vanessa was truly wonderful, she literally did miracle and made all our wishes came true. She was attentive,friendly, helpful. In some words, she was an all-in-one wonderful coordinator. She was present for us since the day we arrived at the hotel until the end of our wedding day, making sure everything is perfect to us. YES, PERFECT. She even went out of her way and do certain things that some vendors refused to do. The Palms hotel & Spa is a stunning venue to have an outdoor wedding. We married at the beach, had our cocktail hours at the gazebo and our reception at the veranda. The food was delicious , the staff are very friendly. The staff working on the day of our wedding were friendly and attentive to not only towards my Husband and myself, but also very attentive towards our guest. All our wedding guest are amazed about how beautiful our wedding was. The Palms was everything and all we wished for. Thank you the Palms for making our dream wedding to come true.
Reviewed on 05-06-2018

Betty Rodriguez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-04-2018
From start to finish, we had the best experience at the Palms Hotel. Yasmin Gomez made the entire process simple. The venue is gorgeous. The entire weekend went without a hitch. I’m so thrilled we chose the Palms. Thanks to the whole team!
Reviewed on 04-06-2018

Jaclyn Witmer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-01-2018
My husband, family, and I can't speak highly enough about The Palms and our venue coordinator, Yasmin! We were married at The Palms in January, and had about 120 guests. It was a destination wedding so most of our guests were from out of town and stayed at The Palms or their sister hotel, Circa 39. We also had our welcome/rehearsal dinner and farewell brunch at The Palms Tiki Hut, which were both lovely and allowed us to have more time with our guests all in one place! Yasmin, Paul, and the rest of the staff are absolutely incredible to work with. We fell in love with The Palms when we first visited last year and initially we were concerned about whether the ballroom would be big enough for our party, but it could not have been more perfect and trust me, there is plenty of space! The Palms is made for weddings - it is a tropical oasis in the heart of Miami Beach, with tons of amazing spots for pictures. We were married in the gazebo garden at dusk and the lighting was beautiful. Yasmin worked with my mom and me every step of the way, on each and every detail imaginable, and she truly made our wedding vision come to life. She is warm, friendly, and professional, and she went above and beyond to work with us, our day-of-coordinator, and other vendors to pull all of the (many) pieces together and make it look easy! We had our cocktail hour on the verandah terrace and reception in the Royal Palm ballroom. The food is exceptional, the lighting and event spaces are gorgeous, and every staff member we interacted with at The Palms prioritized making our guests and us happy and comfortable. I can't speak highly enough about our wedding experience at The Palms and with Yasmin. What could have been a stressful process was seamless and enjoyable thanks to Yasmin and her team. Book The Palms for your wedding!!!!
Reviewed on 06-03-2018

Krystin Walker (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-02-2018
We had our wedding at The Palms on February 3, 2018. It was absolutely magical. The venue is so stunning and everything turned out beyond my expectations, despite it raining that day! Yasmin was our coordinator and she is literally amazing. She was so helpful and patient throughout all the planning and on our wedding day especially, I didn't have to worry about a thing. The food here is delicious, the staff are so friendly and attentive and the space is truly a tropical dream. We chose the veranda deck as the venue for our reception and was beyond words. I had a vision and Yasmin and everyone at the Palms turned it into our absolute dream wedding. Paul was our banquet manager as well and he was the best! We loved everyone and everything about our wedding weekend at The Palms! I cannot recommend you all and this venue enough! Thank you, FOR EVERYTHING!!!!!
Reviewed on 01-03-2018

Emily Clote (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-12-2017
We had our destination wedding at The Palms Hotel and Spa on 12/2/2017. The venue is truly a tropical paradise! Our ceremony took place on the beach, cocktail hour at the Grand Tiki, and reception on the Veranda/Gazebo and Queen Palm Ballroom. We started working with Carlos, who left the property a few months before my wedding. I have to admit I was a little nervous, but they notified me right away and once I spoke with Vanessa Linares I knew I was in good hands. I cannot say enough good things about her, she is friendly, responsive, patient, very detailed and thorough, and professional. We also worked with Juan Carlos and Paul, who were the best dynamic duo!!! They were there for the entire wedding making sure everything went as planned, which it did! My husband and I did not have to worry about one thing and we got to actually enjoy the reception. Vanessa, Juan Carlos, and Paul went above and beyond to make sure everything was flawless! The food was great and we received many compliments from the guests. Brenda and Scott worked on our room block reservations, we had 60+ rooms booked and they did a great job of keeping everything organized and getting the welcome bags to each guest. (We had 150 guests, the vast majority were from out of town.) Pedro G who worked at the pool bar was a delight and quite popular with our guests that lounged outside/by the pool. The entire staff (bellman – Max, front desk employees – Moises H and Eurique) were all very friendly and helpful. I would give more than 5 stars if I could. Thank you Palms for making everything on my wedding day/weekend absolutely PERFECT! I can’t wait to come back to celebrate our 1 year anniversary!
Reviewed on 15-12-2017

Karen Fuson (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-11-2017
It was truly a Perfect Day - that is how we will always remember the beautiful wedding our daughter had at The Palms. We had a beach ceremony, cocktails under the Tikki and reception in the main ballroom. Sunday morning we hosted a brunch & bloody mary send-off for all out hotel guests. First of all, let me say how wonderful it was to work with Yasmin Gomez, she handled details seamlessly and really made a difference. We could not have done an event like this without her guidance and support (not to mention creativity)! The staff was friendly, food was good, bar service great, and I have heard nothing but praise from our 135 guests.Of course, the venue is beautiful and Thanksgiving weekend we had wonderful weather.
Reviewed on 07-12-2017

Margot Louthan (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-11-2017
We had our wedding here and that is the review I want to leave. First of all, the property is absolutely gorgeous and like a dream wedding. Our wedding was fantastic solely because of the environment and our guests.However, we spent an incredible amount of money and I was surprised we were not treated with a more special feeling. I will tell everyone planning a wedding to NOT use Yasmin as the coordinator. We paid extra for the day-of coordinator service and I should not have. Complete waste of money. A month before our wedding, Carlos, who we loved, left, and we had a brand new coordinator. They should have compensated us just because of that stress put on me to try to have a relationship with a brand new coordinator right before our wedding. The day of, Yasmin was barely around me, the bride, like she was supposed to be and promised. No one knew where and when to go when we ran behind schedule. The table numbers she sent me were what I followed and they were placed incorrectly the day of. I am furious at that, because the incorrect tables were those of our parents. Then, upon arriving to the room, the way the cake was left was shameful. You are supposed to keep the top tier to freeze and eat in one year. They wrapped the cake tightly in tin foil and left it out in the room, not even in the fridge. It was completely ruined. No one from the hotel asked afterwards how everything went and we never even met the manager. Poor organization and care.
Reviewed on 01-12-2017

Linda Cinicolo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2017
The Palms Hotel & Spa took our vision of a tropical paradise wedding to life. We had all of the weekends events there all over the property and each day was better than the next. The tiki , south lawn, gorgeous gazebo, terrace and Queen ballroom all exceeded our expectations. Not to mention IMPECCABLE service from front desk, bellman, and wait staff. Another plus...the food was amazing! We wish they boxed up our food the night of the wedding as well as some of the hours de voires and desserts (we didn't get anything to try), but as long as the guests were happy so were we. They are pricey being a hotel so just be aware of that when booking a hotel wedding venue. All said and done, we couldn't be happier to have had our wedding at The Palms. Guests loved enjoying the pool, beach and everything in between. You get to escape the craziness of South Beach when at this tropical oasis. Thanks again! We can't wait to return :)
Reviewed on 22-11-2017

Kelly Wybrant (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-10-2017
The Palms Hotel & Spa was my dream venue. It was absolutely gorgeous. My small lunch time ceremony and reception was everything I had hoped for thanks to our coordinator Vanessa. She was so attentive and patient with all my questions and was super supportive of our ideas. Even when I thought my vision wasn't going to work, Vanessa did her best to solve any issues to make sure my small wedding felt like the most important task in her life. My husband and I can't say enough wonderful things about her and we wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone that is planning to celebrate their wedding at the Palms Hotel & Spa. My guests loved the food and atmosphere. The staff was amazing and attentive. I really wish I can give more stars.We will surely be coming back for our anniversary. Thanks for all your work and support making our dream come true.
Reviewed on 16-10-2017

Jillian Acosta (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-11-2018
We recently got engaged and shortly after I began my search for venues. I was super excited to have found the Palms, it had good reviews and looked as if the theme would fit perfectly. I called and spoke with Yasmin, the Senior Catering Manager to set up a tour for that upcoming Saturday. That day, we were heading to Miami Beach, my parents drove an hour to get there, and she calls 30 minutes before the appointment saying that she wasn't going to make it. She didn't offer any solutions, but I figured we were already down there so I asked if anyone else could show us around. She found a willing concierge who was actually very nice so we went. The property is beautiful and all of us like the space so we wanted to move forward. I tried getting ahold of Yasmin all weekend to find out if our desired date was available. Finally I got through to her on Tuesday only to find out she had booked the date earlier that morning. Although disappointed, we liked the property so much that we were willing to change the date and moved forward. The following Saturday we set up another tour, with her this time. She gave us a very rushed tour because she scheduled another appointment one hour later. We sat down and went over details and she said that she would draft a proposal and get it to us asap and that we would have to make a REFUNDABLE deposit (for 10 days) in order to save the date. We are waiting all weekend for the proposal and finally on Tuesday I get an email saying \"sorry it never sent, it was in my outbox.\" Also, down at the bottom of the proposal it stated that the NONREFUNDABLE deposit would be required to save the date. I don't know if that was intentional or not, but it didn't sit well with us after she mentioned several times that this was a refundable deposit for the first 10 days and after that it would become nonrefundable. Meanwhile, from the first time I saw the property I wasn't convinced about the gazebo or the table set up for the reception and I had been asking for pictures of what they had done in the past. Each time she assured me she would send them over. I still haven't received them. Finally, middle of the following week, she called asking about the deposit. By that time we were so fed up with her lack of response and disorganization that we decided to move on. We were so disappointed because we loved the venue but did NOT feel comfortable putting the most important day of our lives in the hands of someone so careless. It's nothing personal again Yasmin, I don't know her, but I wanted to spare someone that might experience the same thing because at the end of the day is was so disappointing and a huge waste of time.
Reviewed on 02-10-2017

Kriszti Panyi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2017
The Palms Hotel and Spa provides an incredibly beautiful setting for an outdoor/indoor wedding. We got married in the garden by the gazebo, has our cocktail our on the terrace overlooking the garden, and the reception in one of their beautiful ballrooms. We had the best time of our lives. The staff was extremely attentive and helpful through the process as well as on the day of our wedding. We we so happy with the service and the attitude of everyone that worked on our wedding. We truly didn't have to worry about anything. They are all professionals and even though many times I felt a little nervous through the process, they always knew what to do and made it easy for me. It was truly five star service. Not to mention the food...everything that we had from Essensia Restaurant before and during the wedding was outstanding. I highly recommend The Palms Hotel.
Reviewed on 16-08-2017

Allison Friendly (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2015
I am way overdue in writing this review...my husband and I got married at The Palms 2 years ago. We had looked at about 15 venues before finding The Palms. Initially convinced that we wanted an oceanfront ceremony, this limited our search and we kept finding the wrong places. We decided to then visit The Palms on a whim, and knew immediately that we had found our venue. It really is the most beautiful place -- luxuriously tropical with southern accents. The standard ceremony space has a sprawling veranda with beautiful paddle fans and a cascading white staircase leading down to a fairytale gazebo space. It was magical, and felt like we took a page straight from a storybook as we walked around to see the space from every angle.When we signed our contract with The Palms, we were initially working with superstar Stephanie, and about 1 month into planning she found a new job with a different hotel. We were crushed, but then we met Carlos Velez :) Carlos is like a wedding ninja -- his patience and calm demeanor, even in tough situations (aka dealing with crazy bridezillas like me, on occasion) was so comforting. He was extremely seasoned, friendly, easily approachable and most importantly, accessible! I hear horror stories from my friends about their event coordinators not returning calls or emails, but even in the midst of planning dozens of other weddings, Carlos made me feel like his #1 priority at all times. I am so so so grateful for that!Then came time for the actual wedding weekend. The rehearsal dinner was perfect and delicious, and our wedding was truly the BEST day of our lives. Every single detail was flawlessly taken care of by this dream team of Juan Carlos, Carlos and Paul and I will forever be grateful for their 5-star service. Always present and yet never obtrusive, we felt so taken care of all day and night. I really can't imagine a wedding more perfect, and will forever be grateful to this staff and crew for bringing our dream wedding to life!!!
Reviewed on 13-08-2017

Celia Deitz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-02-2017
This venue was our dream from the beginning - they worked with us to fit into our budget and were very responsive to all our questions and needs. Carlos and Vanessa did a great job putting the event together in the weeks leading up and everything was perfect. It truly was our dream wedding. Their venue is beautiful and it doesn't even need much decoration to make it perfect. The wedding on the beach was so beautiful, the cocktail hour under the tiki hut was fun and relaxing for our guests, and the reception on the veranda was so incredible, we couldn't have asked for a better day. Carlos made sure everything ran on time and went smoothly - so many people said it was the most well organized wedding they've ever been to!
Reviewed on 12-02-2017

dianne coronado (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-06-2016
I must say that I loved the place, it was absolutely beautiful for our intimate ceremony and reception. At the beginning they changed us the wedding coordinator, what pissed me off a little and in a certain way I felt unassisted during the changing-coordinator process. But at a certain point Carlos was in charge of our wedding and he was very kind and very helpful. He was very professional, cortegeous and patient! The guest (and us too) loved food and the service in general. I definitely recommend this hotel. The overall experience was amazing! I loved it! The staff was very kind. My only complain was that at the end of the reception, the staff threw away the original boxes of items we bought for the wedding and we would love to keep them the way they arrived at the hotel.
Reviewed on 30-06-2016

Candice Cousins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-05-2016
We had our wedding at the Palms last month and it was wonderful. Yasmin was great and handled everything so I didn't have to worry about a thing. I could have not have asked for a more beautiful setting. The food and staff were great and it went off without a hitch. A big thank you to the Palms, especially Yasmin, for making our day so memorable!
Reviewed on 06-06-2016

Danielle Coulson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-04-2016
OUR WEDDING WAS AMAZING! The palms is the most beautiful hotel for a wedding and Yasmin is a pleasure to work with. I could not have asked for a better venue and staff who were attentive to all our needs - also, their food was AMAZING
Reviewed on 12-04-2016

Alex Sultan (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-01-2016
The Good: This venue is absolutely stunning and a great place to have a wedding if you are hosting a lot of out of town guests. The people in charge of the wedding are professionals and will make your day perfect. (I highly highly highly recommend hiring Yasmin as your day of coordinator, she is amazing. Your day will be much less stressful if she is in charge, I promise.) The food is delicious and they will work with you to make your day exactly what you want it to be. The venue is stunning and is second to none.\r\rThe Bad: While the wedding personnel and the venue are AMAZING, the staff at the front desk, in the reservations department, at valet and even working at the restaurant are subpar. You will need to keep on top of your hotel block and the price of the rooms online versus offered to your guests. Also, you will need to warn your guests that the valet takes 700 years to get cars, so they should be prepared to wait after the wedding or whenever they check out. \r\rIN SUMMARY: I still very highly recommend the Palms as a venue as the wedding itself was absolutely perfect and Yasmin is an AMAZING coordinator.
Reviewed on 28-01-2016

Melissa Leyva (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-11-2015
I live in Miami but somehow had never seen or heard of this hotel until my wedding planning started. This was an easy decision for my husband and I. The grounds here are absolutely gorgeous. All of our wedding guests loved their stay here for the whole wedding weekend. Even though it rained and we weren't able to have the wedding in the gazebo as originally planned, everything went so smoothly and turned out beautifully. The wedding planner, Yasmin Gomez, is truly amazing at what she does. She was on top of everything and made sure that I was at ease throughout the whole planning process. The food was so delicious too. We received many compliments on the quality of food and service. If you are looking for a classy beachfront wedding then this is the spot for you!
Reviewed on 10-12-2015

Victoria Silva (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-11-2015
My fiancé and I planned our Miami destination wedding with the help of Yasmin. We wanted a venue that could provide us with an outdoor reception - rain or shine! The Palms did not disappoint. We had a beach ceremony, cocktail hour on the lawn, dinner on the terrace and dancing in the ballroom. Our guests flew in from all over the country and all had the same comment - I feel like I'm on a tropical island! Planning a wedding from so far away you get nervous, but Yasmin answered every one of our questions and promised us a spectacular evening and boy did she deliver. We had over 100 guests, a dozen boxes shipped, tons of details, welcome drinks and a breakfast...it went off without a hitch! The wait staff, Juan Carlos, Paul and Yasmin did not miss a beat. Our guests raved about how delicious everything was! I was told \"the best dessert I have ever had at a wedding!\" Yasmin and The Palms staff made our wedding weekend exceptional!!!!
Reviewed on 16-11-2015

Nataly Olive (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-11-2015
The best word I can think of to describe my wedding at The Palms Hotel is MAGICAL! They truly exceeded every one of my expectations. The venue is a tropical oasis--very romantic and simply elegant. Yasmin, the Palms wedding coordinator, is a class act and made sure everything was perfect! She didn't skip a beat. The food was delicious and the accommodations were excellent. The service at this hotel is the best I've ever experienced! I would strongly recommend this venue!
Reviewed on 13-11-2015

Amanda Marciano (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2015
The hotel is beautiful and the staff is great. Yasmin at the hotel did a perfect job coordinating the day of the wedding and everything turned out exactly as I imagined.
Reviewed on 29-10-2015

Christy Alva (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-03-2015
When we first walked into the Palms, we knew that this would be the perfect location for our dream wedding. It's vintage yet Florida keys feel fit our style. The hotel grounds are beautiful! It is definitely the best value for a classy and elegant wedding on Miami Beach. Customer service was awesome. From our initial meetings with our first catering manager Michelle, to the tasting, to the day of our wedding...all of our requests were fulfilled. The front desk attendant was so helpful and accommodating to us all weekend! The banquet captain kept coming by during our reception to make sure my husband and I were doing well. The Chef even came to greet us during dinner to make sure the food came out to our liking! The food was amazingly delicious! Our guests are still commenting on how great their meal was! When the party was over and we returned to our room, we were pleasantly surprised with a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. The Palms helped make our wedding weekend unforgettable.
Reviewed on 31-03-2015

Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-02-2015
I just got married at The Palms hotel and spa on south beach miami a couple of weeks ago. I never write reviews but I had to write one for this hotel. I planned my wedding from Vancouver Canada and had never been to Miami before. I was a little worried as I just chose this location, picked a wedding package and went with it. Contacting the staff and arranging everything from a distance without ever seeing the location or meeting anyone made me worry that our wedding may be a bit of a disaster... I could not have been more wrong tho! As soon as you walk into this hotel just as a guest not as the bride, they treat you like royalty. I could not believe the service at this place. It was unlike anything I had ever experienced. It made me feel like a celebrity or something! The hotel itself is absolutely breath taking and the beach and pool area are gorgeous. It is a true paradise heaven. The food there is to die for and all organic, farm to table healthy options which I being a nutritionist was in complete heaven. \r\rI got married at the gazebo which was beautiful! On the day of the wedding the staff was absolutely amazing. They had staff everywhere dressed very nicely with wires so they could communicate from different locations. Our wedding coordinator Yasmin made sure the day went absolutely smooth and was absolutely amazing!! I could not believe how much help everyone was and how well they pulled off all the little details of the wedding that you just don't think about. Paul who was a man helping at the wedding was also amazing. I would literally think or say to my fiance/now husband that I think i wanted a wine and it was if they would read our lips or minds because paul would come over and ask what he could get me. It was honestly like nothing i had ever experienced before. This is how the rich and famous must live because it was crazy how well they treated us and how they got us everything we wanted before we would even ask for it. I am so impressed with this hotel. \r\rWhen we got married it was a high season however and this place is expensive to stay at! They gave us a free night on the night of our wedding though and the best room in the hotel.. I though they would put us somewhere cheaper to save money and because it was high season.. but we literally got the top floor center looking over the ocean. We arrived to our hotel with hand written thank you cards from our coordinator yasmin and the hotel. They had champagne a fruit platter and chocolate covered strawberries. It was top top service. \r\rI honestly cannot say one bad word about this hotel. I want to live there! ha It was absolutely a dream wedding. I highly highly recommend this hotel for your big day!!!
Reviewed on 20-02-2015

Jessica Eck (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
The Palms is the PERFECT wedding venue. The staff is so friendly and helpful, everything was perfect and there were no complaints from anyone. Not to mention the food is FABULOUS and the rooms are clean and new!
Reviewed on 29-07-2014

Sara Berkowitz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-06-2014
Our wedding at The Palms was perfect! Michelle, the Dir of Catering was amazing to work with. She was always available for questions and changes and made sure everything ran smoothly. The banquet captains and staff were on their game the whole night and made sure all of our guests had everything they needed and took care of every detail with a smile on their faces. They truly made our day special!
Reviewed on 22-06-2014

Noelle Gonzalez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-05-2014
I don't even know where to begin. We had our wedding at The Palms on 5/4/14. We got married on the beach at 11am Sunday morning and then had their brunch wedding package. The hotel and the scenery are absolutely gorgeous...The ceremony set-up on the beach was so beautiful and romantic. The food for the brunch was soooo good! All of my guests had seconds and thirds! My catering manager/wedding day coordinator and her staff knocked it out of the park. The service and the level of attentiveness they give to the guests and especially the bride is 5 star. They did absolutely everything in terms of set-up and breakdown...I did not have to worry about a thing. This place is definitely worth looking into for your wedding. I can honestly say that nothing went wrong on my wedding day, that I would not have changed a thing, and that it was absolutely perfect! You owe it to yourself to check this place out...you will not be disappointed!
Reviewed on 28-05-2014

Mike Cantilo (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-03-2014
We had both our wedding and rehearsal dinner at the Palms and they were both utterly phenomenal. Our hotel-provided wedding coordinator was Yasmin Gomez and the Captain of catering was Paul King. They both did a stellar job and put a ton of work into making sure our event went off without a hitch. Our guests raved about the buffet menu at the rehearsal dinner and we didn't even have to spend any time selecting items - they default had something for everybody there! The drink service was continuous and had a great selection, ensuring our party stayed well lubricated. I also brought a few special requests bottles with me and the bartender was able to serve them to certain guests without any problems. We also were able to move the party to the Palms Essensia bar afterwards that night and were able to invite all our guests to that part, which went off great. The day of the ceremony, Yasmin was particularly awesome and volunteered to help steam-clean the bride's dress while we wrapped up other preparations. For the wedding ceremony and reception, Yasmin and Paul were able to accommodate a lot of the unusual and diverse requests we had. We had our ceremony on the beach (for which they were able to provide a mobile audio system) followed by a naval officers' sword arch. We then had the cocktail hour on the south lawn where there was a full bar plus seafood raw bar. Then Yasmin was able to line up the wedding party on the fly and get us introduced in a grand entrance into an indoor ballroom with full synch with the DJ despite no rehearsal for this section. At the ceremony, we had both a DJ and live band, and the Palms had no trouble accommodating both. We had an outside vendor provide a chocolate fountain, and we brought a board/drinking game we designed ourselves for the guests, as well as several homemade decorations. They were even able to help us hide the unusual costumes we had for our first dance, and we were able to achieve total surprise on our guests. The Palms staff was able to incorporate all these unusual elements with a lot of care and no hiccups. We kept the party going from 4PM to 1AM and it all went off great. Many guests said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to - and I'd have to agree! Thanks so much Yasmin and Paul for making our day awesome and our dreams come true!
Reviewed on 03-04-2014

Christine Z (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-12-2013
We had the destination WEDDING OF OUR DREAMS at The Palms Hotel and Spa. It was more than just a day for us, we stayed here for the week with our guests and what a fantastic experience we had. As for the actual wedding, we absolutely could not have envisioned a more beautiful, timeless celebration. The property itself is overwhelming in its beauty; our ceremony was held at the gazebo and reception on the Veranda Terrace. Talk about a wow factor. The location and setup were gorgeous. So magical and exactly as we had envisioned. \r\rWe owe the success of our wedding to the amazing staff at The Palms, but especially to Yasmin Gomez, the Catering Sales Manager/Day-of Wedding Coordinator. Yasmin helped us plan our wedding long-distance and it was an absolute honor to work with her, from beginning to end. Her talent and professionalism shined through during the planning process, but especially on the day of our wedding. In the moments where we felt like we could have been overwhelmed, Yasmin's calm and confident presence always reassured us. She made sure that every detail was to our satisfaction and made us feel like we were the most important people in the world. With the support of her outstanding team, Yasmin flawlessly executed the wedding of our dreams. Our guests are still raving that it was the most beautiful and most memorable wedding that they have ever been to.\r\rFor any bride considering a destination wedding in Miami, The Palms Hotel is the best there is. Special thanks to Moises at the front desk and the hotel staff for going above and beyond to make us feel like family. Thanks to Chef Jaime and his team for preparing an impressive menu, all the food was exceptional! Thanks to Paul K. and his team for orchestrating the reception. And especially, thank you to Yasmin, for being on our side, for being our friend, and for giving us the most wonderful wedding experience ever. We can't wait to come back and visit!\r\r-Richard and Christine R.\rLos Angeles, CA
Reviewed on 13-01-2014

Jennifer Richards (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2013
Choosing The Palms Hotel and Spa as the venue for our wedding ceremony and reception was the best decision we could make. From the initial visit to the site, we felt welcomed and already certain this would be the perfect venue. In search of a place that could offer us a tropical destination wedding type feel for an affordable cost, we researched over 20 venues in the South Beach area. The Palms is in the perfect location as it is conveniently located on Collins where your guests will have access to the lively vibe of South Beach, yet feel as if they are in a tropical oasis, as it is in an area that is relatively quiet and not as hectic as further down the strip. We were offered a competitive wedding package which was surely the best value for the area. Our guests were offered discounted rooms which were easily booked with the assistance of the reservations department. All our planning and concerns were always addressed with ease and professionalism by Michelle Cannici, catering director. She would field all our emails and phone calls in a timely manner, making it clear from the start she was dedicated to making our day a hassle-free, smooth, memorable experience. She is an expert at what she does! Our ceremony was held on the beach, cocktails on the Essensia Lounge Terrace, and reception in the Royal Palm Ballroom. I can say that the day was simply beautiful. The staff was more than accomomdating and pleasant. The atmosphere was calm and organized. The food was fantastic. The catering/ waitstaff were friendly and efficient. Though we did not have a wedding planner per se, the staff ensured that all needs were addressed, communicated with our outside vendors, and guided us every step of the way that evening. They took care to execute things just as we wanted them. I cannot say enough about this gorgeous wedding experience, and would not hesitate to reccommend this venue to any couple looking for a place where you can have your ceremony and reception at the same site, with outstanding customer service and a great value for your money. Many thanks to the staff at The Palms Hotel & Spa, and particularly to the Director of Catering, Ms. Cannici.
Reviewed on 16-10-2013

rikijill (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-06-2014
Though I'm the former editor of a bridal magazine and I know every venue in South Florida, I knew there was only one place I wanted to host my engagement brunch--The Palms. Chef Julie has always been such a pleasure to talk with and I appreciate her commitment to using organic, fresh, local meats and produce whenever possible. When I asked her about hosting a brunch there this past September, she responded within hours with a fun, unique menu and even offered to help me save money by making my table arrangements with herbs from her garden.\r\rNeedless to say, the meal was even better than we expected. My friends are still craving her sausage and mushroom pizza! And she even made special plates for my vegan friends and my fiance and me (who were too busy socializing to eat the beautiful spread when it was presented!). \r\rHer calm, kind demeanor also apparently spread to her staff. My fiance commented that he's never seen such happy, responsive servers. And we weren't the only group dining at the restaurant at that time!\r\rI HIGHLY recommend brides and brides-to-be consider hosting their event at The Palms. The grounds are gorgeous, the staff is attentive and the food is AWESOME!
Reviewed on 04-10-2013

Katie Malenoir-Evans (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-08-2013
The Palms Hotel & Spa made our wedding day perfect! With the help of Michelle Cannici (Wedding coordinator) and Paul King (Catering Manager), the day went by with absolutely no stress. They made sure the day was on schedule, guests were enjoying themselves, and that everything was running smoothly. The venue itself was just as beautiful as ever. My guests complimented my husband and I on the location and the venue, saying everything was beautiful and magnificent. \r\rI would highly recommend The Palms Hotel & Spa to any and every couple looking for a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception venue. We are so blessed to have had The Palms Hotel & Spa and all of their staff for our wedding day. Couldn't imagine my wedding any other way without them. And hopefully we will get back soon to just relax on vacation with them again! \r\rKatie Malenoir-Evans
Reviewed on 29-09-2013

Ruth LL (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-06-2013
The Palms provides a gorgeous setting and you can tell they host many weddings by the way things are organized. All staff is professional, friendly and very service oriented. \r\rDuring the planning phase we switched wedding coordinators due to a job switch. Although we were a little worried at first I think we were fortunate to have had Monica Henning as our coordinator. She was more responsive and up to speed in no time at all. On the day of the wedding she was great onsite making sure all the little details were the way the bride liked it. \r\rOur banquet captain Paul was also great and he and his team left a great impression with our guest in how organized they were. \r\rThe Wedding was by no means cheap but we think the package we selected was good value when you consider the quality of food and service.
Reviewed on 17-08-2013

Janeine Berryman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-07-2013
We didn't want to do a beach wedding because they can't control outside spectators. The Palms was the best of both worlds. Not at all like a hotel wedding! We were married in the Gazebo, cocktails on their veranda and the reception was in a gorgeous ballroom that looked nothing like the conference rooms you find at other hotels. Monica, our wedding planner was a godsend and assisted us with every detail during our year of planning from out of state. We loved the luxury boutique feel of the wedding. And the day of our wedding Monica and Paul did a great job making sure things went smoothly and exceeded our expectations!
Reviewed on 22-07-2013

Marjie Sespides (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-05-2013
WE had our wedding at The Palms Hotel. It was a wonderful day. Our wedding coordinator Monica Hennings was professional, patient and wonderful to work with. The service and the food was great. I would highly recommend this venue
Reviewed on 26-06-2013

a member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating

We were looking for a hotel that would have a very Tropical scene, being sophisticated and have a beautiful venue to host our destination wedding in South Beach (we live in NJ). In our checklist The Palms Hotel had it all.\rWe had a beach ceremony at 530 in the afternoon (perfect time and weather), and our reception was at the Royal Ballroom.\rBeach setup was beautiful, it's included in the wedding package (when you pay beach fee) the chairs, and chuppah with the white fabric decorating it. \rOur ballroom was absolutely gorgeous, it's all white with mirrors that give the place the sophisticated touch you need for a wedding. OUr decoration fit perfectly there.\rI didn't have a chance to eat the appetizers during the cocktail hour, but my guests said they were wonderful.\rThe dinner was very yummy, gourmet food. \rAnd the cake, for a wedding cake, was also good (you have some options of bakeries you can get it, it's included in the package also).\r\rI have to tell that my top pic of the whole wedding was our coordinator: Marlem Pujol. She was marvelous! She was by my side helping me and showing me all her steps since early in the morning. She literally went down on her knees to try to fix my dress (that I had ripped after ceremony). She works with passion, with love. We love her for have taken such a good care of our big day.\rWe had the time of our lives at the Palms, besides the wedding, the service there is wonderful, the staff is really nice and polite.\r\rOur wedding was on May 17th, 2013, we loved everything and we already miss it.\rGreat times!\r\r
Reviewed on 24-05-2013

ana padron (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-04-2013
the most wonderful wedding. excellent service.
Reviewed on 20-05-2013

Alexandra Hechtman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-01-2013
Everything about the Palms was great. The staff was really friendly and helpful. Our day of coordinator, Marlem Pujol, was helpful from the beginning until post wedding...loved her! The venue is gorgeous...tropical and casual elegant and our guests (and myself) felt like we were in the garden at home celebrating with each other. I would recommend the Palms to any bride and groom :)
Reviewed on 04-02-2013

aileen gonzalez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-11-2012
We got married at the gazebo and it was perfect. We went to see if the place was as beautiful as the pictures on the internet and we were amazed that it was even more beautiful in person. A few of our guests were not familiar with The Palms and were in awe. Marlem was amazing. Tell her I said hi!!
Reviewed on 04-01-2013

Monica Ortiz (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2012
The Palms was our paradise. It had the island feel but in Miami, FL.\rMy guests from out of town turned this opportunity into a mini vacation was they truly enjoyed.\r\rMy wedding coordinator, Marlem was easy to talk to you, provided suggestions and executed a truly amazing experience. Two months earlier, my fiancé and I went for a food tasting and it was incredible.\r\rI would definitely recommend The Palms as your destination wedding location.
Reviewed on 11-11-2012

Carin Fitzgerald (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-07-2012
The Palms Hotel & Spa was beautiful for our wedding. The hotel staff really took care of us and they did an excellent job. We worked with a wedding cordinator (Michelle) who was extremely helpful the day of and at our rehearsal. \rWe loved the fact that the hotel is right on the ocrean. We had some breath-taking shots on the ocean with the rocks. We highly recommend the Palms, even though it is pricey, it is worth it. The food is amazing and the service from the hotel staff was excellent.
Reviewed on 03-08-2012

Paola Pardo (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-09-2012
We made an appointment to visit the place and we waited for an hour for or event planner. she never showed up for the appointment . then the director of catering came down to meet us and told us we would have to wait an hour more for someone to show us the place. good service would of been, if she would of showed us the place due to us having to wait an hour for hour appointment. I would never recommend the palms for a weeding venue.
Reviewed on 09-07-2012

Kimberly Kovacs (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-06-2012
I just had my wedding at The Palms this past June and was beyond satisfied with everything. The hotel is beautiful and is such a wonderful setting for a wedding. The pool area is so great and there is an adorable tiki bar that we all hung out at. It is one of the only hotels that is right on the beach and you can get food and drinks brought to you. The gazebo is so charming for the ceremony and we had cocktails on the terrace - the light, breezy atmosphere was such a great transition from the ceremony to the reception. Dinner and Dancing was in the Royal Palm ballroom which was perfection. The ballroom is so spacious and the white walls allow you to decorate any way you like. \rThe staff at the Palms is so AMAZING!! Everyone who attended our wedding mentioned how friendly and helpful every single staff member was. My husband and I felt completely taken care of and everyone went above and beyond to make sure we had such a magical weekend. We worked with Michelle in catering and she is the best of the best. She is so quick to respond to every little question and so accommodating. She went out of her way no matter how busy she was and never made us feel like we weren't the most important couple. The personal attention that you get at the Palms is so unreal and not common. The rest of the staff was just as amazing - they took care of all our guests. \rThe food was excellent!! People are still complimenting us on it - especially the Raw Bar at our cocktail hour. \rI would HIGHLY recommend the Palms to anyone looking for a great weekend destination wedding.
Reviewed on 02-07-2012

Sarah chipon (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-05-2012
The reason I have to be so harsh here is because of the dissapointment I faced during my wedding at this hotel. Although beautiful, I have to warn brides getting married in the coming months that - if you are looking for a quiet intimate Ceremony where you are able to hear your spouses vows, then this is not the place for you. I was extremely hurt by the fact that I was not advised by my wedding coordinator that there would be full construction site next door. I had to find out the day prior to my wedding when I came in to pay my fees. I was so shocked and stressed that I did not sleep a wink the entire night. I was assured that my ceremony would be quiet as they'd asked the workers to shut off during that time, and that we d work around the reception so taht it wouldn't be as noticeable. Unfortunately for me, the ENTIRE 25 minutes of my ceremony were accompanied by heavy drilling, shouting, and loud alarms going off. I was heartbroken to see my wedding videos, where all you heard was construction. I barely remembered my vows as I was so distracted by the noise, it was horryfying. No one heard us, which is what hurt the most. This is something I will never get back and I am extremely dissapointed in the lack of professionalism to step in and advise their clients of this problem, prior to trapping us into this mess. \rAll in all our wedding was beautiful at the Palms, but I am left with a sore spot about the customer service we received re: the construction and even with the lack of help while we came in the morning of to set up and get ready - not one person was helpful to assist with anything we needed help with. It was kind of comical, I could not understand how they would not help a bride unload her wedding dress as I was alone stomping along trying to hold everything together. My husband was also unloading the dj equipment in his suit, and not one person helped him. \r\rI will never get this day back.\r
Reviewed on 05-06-2012

Danielle Foster (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-05-2012
The Palms was the most perfect venue for our wedding. We are a VA-based couple and searched various resorts all over FL/Caribbean. We chose The Palms Hotel & Spa because of their romantic, serene, and intimate setting. We had our ceremony at the gazebo, cocktail hour on the terrace, and our reception in the Royal Palm ballroom. The grounds were clean and very well groomed. Our guests absolutely LOVED the venue and complimented us several times over the course of our five day stay. \r\rAside from the venue, the most satisfying experience was working with our coordinator/DOC, Marlem Pujol. Marlem was \"on top of her game\" as ALL of my vendors complimented. My florist said she never worked with such a competent and meticulous coordinator, EVER. She even went as far as to say that she wish she could clone Marlem! My bridal party, family, and friends all took the time to come to me and told me how impressed they were with Marlem. There is no doubt, that The Palms has an over-qualified asset to their catering team. She really should be working much larger events. Marlem was very responsive, meticulous, friendly, and very educated/experienced in her field. She caught all potential details that could have gone wrong and suggested alternative ideas that would be more suitable (and she was absolutely correct). She went over and beyond the call of duty. During the whole extravaganza, Marlem would run up to me, apply my lip gloss, and disappear to attend to something else! She was AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! Kept an attentive eye on everything and everyone. At one point I even saw her running around carring my mother's purse! I cannot even begin to explain all of the things she did that truly made such a difference. I was blown away the entire time. \rAnother person I would like to recommend is Paul King, the banquet manager. He was AWESOME! Also very much on top of his game. He took great care of us and made sure we were good and okay during the reception. He was so kind to all of my guests and was such a joy to be around! Loved him!\r\rOverall, we were totally impressed with these two and they really perfected our experience. We could not have had a more perfect wedding without any glitches -- without them. Not one thing was out of place or one mistake occurred. The food was AWESOME and HOT as well.\r\rI highly recommend The Palms Hotel & Spa as your wedding venue, Marlem Pujol as your coordinator/DOC, and Paul King as your Banquet Manager!! You cannot go wrong.
Reviewed on 21-05-2012

Jenny Page (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-04-2012
Everything was perfect! I couldnt have asked for more. My entire vision of the wedding was executed exactly how I had envisioned. The food and service was amazing. Every time I had a question or concern, my wedding coordinator was available to help. Plus, it doesnt help that the location is great.
Reviewed on 14-05-2012

karen olsen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-04-2012
This review is hard to write because everything that our venue did was out of this world! our wedding was beautiful and so organized you could not ask for more on a day when you cannot think of details. Their banquet staff was amazing and the chef is 5 start too. the grounds are beautiful and it was a perfect destination for guests to travel to.
Reviewed on 10-05-2012

Christa Hendricks (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-03-2012
I am SO glad I chose The Palms! If you are looking for an elegant garden setting in Miami this is it! No other location can boast their variety of settings: classic gardens and gazebo, ballroom, AND pristine beach! We had an intimate wedding using the gazebo, terrace, and veranda. The food is especially amazing; I've never experienced a hotel (let alone a caterer) with better food! Our coordinator, Michelle, made everything run perfectly, and our guests were blown away. Do NOT book anywhere else in South Florida until you have visited The Palms. If you are lucky enough to be one of their brides, it's an experience you will never forget!
Reviewed on 09-04-2012

Carly Began (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-01-2012
The Palms is absolutely perfect for an intimate Miami Beach wedding! After looking at photos of The Palms online, I knew I had to have my wedding there. This was a destination wedding, and we had not even actually been the to The Palms before booking. When we finally got to visit, though, I was blown away! It is such a pretty hotel. On the day of the wedding, everything was perfect! Monica did a great job making sure everything went smoothly - I was not stressed at all! Our guests loved The Palms, too. If you are planning a destination, or small wedding, you MUST check out The Palms!
Reviewed on 25-01-2012

a member (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating

The environment was beautiful. Service is great. alittle on the costly side but very well worth it. The food was wonderful and all organic. The staff at this hotel exceeded my expectations and we're very professional. They are willing to work on the price and add a few things to fit your budget. Please use Michelle as your wedding coordinator/catering manager, she was amazing to work with!
Reviewed on 11-12-2011

Maria Elena Gonzalez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2011
Best Service, Best Coordination ( weddding coordinator Michelle ) Best Venue . They help you in everything.
Reviewed on 22-10-2011

Jessica Allen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-09-2011
The best place I have ever been to for a wedding and I'm not just saying it because it was my wedding. The staff was on top of their game, I had no worries. They treated us with respected and really made it all about the bride and groom (like it should be), which was super nice and relaxing. They pampered us and made my husband and I the stars of the day/night. The guests were even commenting on what a great job the staff was doing. Everyone should be as lucky as us to have a wedding at The Palms Hotel & Spa.
Reviewed on 09-10-2011

Maria Mora (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-07-2011
This is a great place to have a wedding! It is a very romantic, beautiful, cozzy place to have your wedding.\r\rIf I had to do it again, I would still pick this place!\r\rStaff are very friendly!
Reviewed on 10-08-2011

Christine Fabre (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-03-2011
They were amazing! Extremely professional, the venue is beautiful, and all the staff is very curteous.
Reviewed on 29-03-2011

Catherine Harder (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-03-2011
Our wedding at The Palms was more than I could have even dreamed of! \rThe year of planning was a breeze once we found The Palms and had all \rthe help from Monica Ciffoni! The vendors on the provided list: Avant \rGardens, Elegant Temptations and our DJ Lee Or were excellent to work \rwith and really made our vision come to life! Everyone was beyond \raccomidating including giving us a large ocean view room to get ready \rin, champagne toasts for the girls before and making sure we had some \rof the hors d'oeuvres to try while we were whisked away for pictures! \r(Thanks Paul!)\r We got married in the gazebo with the reception on the veranda at \rsunset and it was absolutly gorgeous! The decor was beachy chic and lit \rup romantically with candles everywhere. The colors of the veranda with \rthe soft aqua, whites and natural wood were calming and really lended \rthe perect atmosphere for memories with friends and family! Our menu \rwas Roasted Organic Free Range Chicken with melted fontina cheese and \rmushroom risotto & Grilled Florida Hog Fish with three potato salad and \rmango rum sauce. Our guests are still raving of the quality of the food \rand the service from the catering staff during our sit down dinner.\rWe spent the day of and day after relaxing at The Palms with our guests \rand it is the best hospitality you could want. From room service, valet \r& bellhop, the poolside staff to reservations and the catering team \r-our guests were definitly left with the wow factor! The attention to \rdetail takes a weight off your shoulders and leaves a calm, happy bride \rready for the big day!\rWe didn't have a single thing to worry about on our wedding day, it was \rthe best day of my life and would do it again in a heartbeat! We feel \rlucky to be able to have somewhere beautiful to travel back to and \rremember the memories of that special day! Thanks so much to the staff \rat The Palms for all your support!Mr & Mrs C Harder
Reviewed on 15-03-2011

Antonietta D'Aqui (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-11-2010
I have stayed at the Palms Hotel many times enough to have decided to get married there. It was truly amazing and everything I had pictured it to be. The food and service was outstanding and the guests thoroughly enjoyed the scene!!
Reviewed on 23-12-2010

L K (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2010
Like many brides, I looked at a number of wedding venues before choosing The Palms. I wanted my wedding to be on or near the beach in South Florida, to be scenic and personal, and to be within my budget, (which is quite frankly much easier said than done in the Miami area!). At a bridal show, we asked some vendors for some suggestions for a venue based on what we were looking for, and one of those suggestions was the Palms Hotel & Spa on Miami Beach. Once I saw the Palms from their website, I somehow just knew that we had found our venue. As a boutique hotel, the Palms offers a level of personal attention that you just cannot get from the crowded high rise hotels or hotel chains, and the wedding gazebo and tropical garden in front of the beach is about the loveliest place you could find for an outdoor Florida wedding. \rWe met with Nathalie Merle, Catering Director for the Palms, who worked with us to design a customized wedding package that included cocktail hour hors d'ouevres, 5 hours full bar, signature cocktail, champagne toast, dinner, wedding cake from a local vendor, and oceanfront wedding night accommodation, while still keeping close to our budget. During the planning process, Nathalie was instrumental in helping us with wedding coordination and addressing our questions. Nathalie also helped us coordinate our specialty linen rental through the hotel, which was a great help because we were able to get good pricing and because it was one less vendor to have to find and coordinate on our own! \rSeveral months before the wedding, Nathalie arranged a personalized tasting for my fiancé, myself, and my parents, and we got to try full portions of the salad, cocktails, and entrees that would be served at the wedding reception. We were quite impressed with the quality and the food tasted amazing! We got to review the suggested layouts of the cocktail hour and ballroom in advance of the wedding, and Nathalie was flexible and helped us with any changes we needed.\rBecause we were impressed with Nathalie, we also hired her as our \"Day Of\" Coordinator, and she did a fantastic job of orchestrating the wedding rehearsal, as well as coordinating the bridal party, vendor set-up, and service staff on the wedding day. We could not have been more pleased and grateful to her for keeping everything running so smoothly. On the day of the wedding the service staff (led by Paul and Juan Carlos) set up everything beautifully and as planned. We heard many, many compliments for the hotel, the food, the setting - just everything. We were really pleased with how every detail was handled.\rThe biggest hit with the guests was the Peruvian ceviche station, which our guests raved about, so I would recommend this during cocktail hour for anyone who decides to use the Palms for their wedding. You will not be disappointed!!
Reviewed on 28-11-2010

lisa reidy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2010
This was a fantastic location, the staff and food were excellent and the whole day was fantastic. The help of Natalie the catering manager was invaluable.
Reviewed on 27-10-2010

Eva Chandler (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-04-2010
I absolutely loved the end result. The wedding was beautiful. Everyone had a great time, loved the food, the setting, the hotel. The staff I worked with in planning my wedding was a disaster. The coordinator in charge of my account changed several times, but nobody informed me of the change. At the rehearsal, the coordinator was rude to my bridal party and seemed rushed and aggravated. The morning of the wedding we were supposed to have our rooms early for the hair and makeup people to get set up, but the rooms were not available, so we were late getting started and ended up having to pay the girls overtime. The staff at the reception forgot to bring out our groom's cake, so that was a waste.
Reviewed on 16-09-2010

Sarinah Vazquez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-08-2010
Beautiful location, very tropical-chic! \rI loved everything about the venue... We got married at the Gazebo, had our cocktail hour at the Essencia Lounge, and our reception in the Royal Palm. Everything turned out beautiful and our entire family was so impressed with everything!
Reviewed on 14-09-2010

Andrea Adamson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-06-2008
My day of event planner was throught the hotel and she was amazing. Deborah de La Iglesia. Prior to the wedding she was great in helping coordinate things especially since I was not local. She has a lot of experience and super in helping and making suggestions. Upon arrival she was AWESOME! She helped transport stuff and people coordinated all the vendors and made sure everything ran without a hitch (which it did!)
Reviewed on 10-05-2010

82 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.79 out of 5.0

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Vanessa Ortiz The Palms Hotel & Spa Manager

Vanessa Ortiz (Manager)

Vanessa has worked in the Event Planning industry for over 10 years and brings with her a wide range of special event experience. She's known for turning dream weddings into reality with her acute attention to detail and calming presence!

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