Linette & Mike’s Casa Valencia Wedding | Coral Gables Wedding at The Colonnade Hotel
Linette and Mike’s wedding day felt exactly how it should—emotional, high energy, and full of moments you can’t plan even if you tried.
They started the day at The Colonnade Hotel in Coral Gables, then brought everything over to Casa Valencia, where things went from elegant to full-on celebration in the best way possible.
Getting Ready at The Colonnade Hotel in Coral Gables
The morning had a calm start, but you could feel the excitement building the entire time.
Linette got ready with her girls, and honestly—her look stood out immediately. The dress, the hair, everything came together in a way that felt effortless but still elevated. It didn’t feel overdone, just right.
Mike and his guys kept things light on their end, but once it got closer to the ceremony, you could tell it was starting to hit him.
A First Touch and a Ceremony Full of Emotion
Before the ceremony, they shared a first touch—one of those moments that always slows everything down.
No distractions. No audience. Just the two of them, holding hands around a corner, taking it all in before the day really begins.
Then came the ceremony at Casa Valencia.
And when Mike saw Linette walking down the aisle… he lost it.
Those are the moments you can’t fake. No posing, no direction—just real emotion, and those are always the ones that matter most.
From Elegant to Absolute Party
Once the ceremony wrapped, everything shifted.
Cocktail hour was smooth, but the second they stepped into reception, the energy jumped.
This was not a “sit back and relax” kind of wedding.
This was:
Champagne flowing
Dance floor packed early
Everyone all in from the start
And then came the moment no one expected…
The Champagne Tower That Didn’t Go as Planned (and Why It Made the Night Better)
The champagne tower didn’t exactly go perfectly.
It collapsed.
But instead of killing the moment—it made it better.
Everyone laughed. The couple leaned into it. No stress, no panic. Just one of those unpredictable moments that turns into a core memory.
And honestly, that tells you everything about them.
A Dance Floor That Never Slowed Down
Once the party started, it didn’t let up.
DJ Stephen Peters kept the energy up the entire night, and when things escalated into full party mode, you could feel it everywhere—on the dance floor, in the crowd, in every frame.
This wasn’t a wedding where people sat around.
This was one where no one wanted it to end.
Why This Wedding Works (And Why It Matters)
If you’re planning a wedding in Coral Gables or Miami, this is the balance you want:
Start with something emotional and grounded
Choose locations that naturally elevate the day (like The Colonnade Hotel + Casa Valencia)
Then let go and actually enjoy it
Too many weddings feel controlled.
This one didn’t—and that’s exactly why it worked.
Vendor Team
Planner: Miami Dream Events (Nicole)
Venue: Casa Valencia (Club of Knights)
Getting Ready Location: The Colonnade Hotel, Coral Gables
DJ: Stephen Peters (djstephenpeters.com)
Photography: Allmeid Events
