Morgan and Brandon's Tropical Miami Wedding

Fierce Productions started out in Chicago, but did you also know we plan and design events in Miami? Fierce owner, Laura Reitsma is Cuban American and spent most of her adolescence in Miami. She is now fortunate enough to return to Miami every winter, so it’s always a special treat when we get to design events in Miami.

One of our favorites was Morgan and Brandon’s wedding, hosted at the gorgeous and historical Ancient Spanish Monastery. The beautiful architecture of the space alongside luscious palm trees and greenery made it a tropical dream.

When asked about their vision for the event the couple shared:

“We are hoping to create a Caribbean festival atmosphere for our guests and incorporate different aspects of each of our cultures into the celebration”.

Morgan and Brandon are from St. Louis, but Miami was the perfect location to accomplish the Caribbean party vibe they dreamt of. Brandon has family in Miami, and it’s also where they went to college — University of Miami. The Caribbean theme allowed them to unite many elements of their family’s culture including Puerto Rican, Guyanese, and even some Jamaican.

The couple wanted their celebration to be a PARTY, so we pulled it off by having a tasty family style dinner with empanadas and paella, bright tropical colors, and surprise samba dancers to kick off the dance floor!

WHAT WAS FIERCE ABOUT THIS EVENT?

  • Hora Loca Entertainment surprised guests during the reception with some colorful and glowing samba dancers, a stilt walkers, and percussion!

  • Morgan chose to break tradition and wear a blue wedding dress!

  • As guests arrived to the reception, welcome mojito cocktails were served adding a nice touch of luxury.

  • The entire event was a gorgeous blend of cultures and traditions. Both had ceremonial henna, we served classic Spanish cuisine, and carnival dancers were involved!

the Fierce Team:

Planning and Design: Fierce Productions | Photo: Anna Zajac Weddings | Venue: Ancient Spanish Monastery | Catering: Alexander Event Catering | DJ: LR Entertainment | Florals: Molly In The Sky | Empanadas: Half Moon Empanadas | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Samba Dancers: Hora Loca Entertainment

DO YOU HAVE A BOLD VISION FOR YOUR WEDDING?

Fierce Productions is a Chicago based wedding planning company specializing in curating unique, bold, non-traditional weddings and events. Our talented team of professionals can handle all of your event needs including planning and coordination, design and styling, vendor and talent management, fundraising, marketing support and beyond - get in touch to learn more!