Douglas Entrance

fore my wedding i wanted to confirm that he would have the a/c running at 8 am since my bridal party and myself will be getting ready there as He promised it would be, i never received a response to confirm. Fast forward to wedding day, the a/c in the whole building wasn’t on. My mother went to the security office and the management team on site completely ignored her and her request for the a/c to be turned on. So, therefore my father went to ask them and the maintenance team told him it was on a timer for 9 am (mind you hair and makeup was starting at 8) as we showed them proof of the email from Raul and a very long conversation later they told us “to go have fun” . I tried to reach out to Raul via email (since there isn’t any other contact information for him) and still haven’t heard a response back about the situation (it’s been three weeks since my wedding). Lastly there was an on-site supervisor who appeared sometime before cocktail hour who was also not friendly to my wedding planner after showing proof of another email from Raul (which he called him and was told that there was no recollection of what we had email proof stating from him). Overall, thankfully to the amazing team of vendors, my family and bridal party my actually wedding and reception was beyond beautiful. The venue itself was a breathtaking backdrop and has so much potential to be a well known place in Miami for Events. Hopefully, no one has to experience such rude behavior the morning of their wedding as i had to deal with. The only thing i would of change during my experience was getting ready at another location.

he ceremony in front of the fountain and it came out amazing. Now, the reason for only 3 stars: 1 star knocked off: The location advertises that it has a capacity of 200 people. There is NO way that this could happen. MAYBE if it was standing room only--but definitely not with tables. I had 160 guests and it was a bit tight. So tight that half of one table had to stand in order for the bridal party, the groom and myself to make our way to the dance floor for our entrance. That was kind of embarrassing but it didn't ruin the night... I would say an ideal number would be NO MORE than 150. 2nd star knocked off: We rented the mahogany chairs and cushions from the Douglas Entrance. THANK GOODNESS my florist pays attention to detail. The cushions were FILTHY. Some even had mold on them. DISGUSTING. My father called management and requested they change all the cushions, which they did replace.. otherwise this would have a much lower star rating. So if you are planning to book or have already booked keep in mind: try to keep under 150. 160 WAS doable but again, just a smidge too tight. And 2, if you are renting chairs, make sure to have someone inspect them for you on the day of the wedding. Otherwise, everything went off without a hitch and we were happy with our experience.

cludes free parking for your guests. The venue has its years, few things they need to remodel like the dance floor and the kitchen. But other than that my wedding came out beautiful.

ide, cocktail hour outside with a beautiful water fountain, and wedding party room. The reception space is big enough for 250 however my wedding was about 110 and we were comfortable with enough space to dance, move around, have a photo booth, coffee station, bar, and midnight snack station. What I loved about this venue is that everything is yours on the day of and you don't share the venue with any other weddings. This venue is truly a castle! With stair cases, decor, and chandeliers galore. If I had to say a downfall it would be that the catering would have to be sent in because they don't have a kitchen. Beautiful place to celebrate your wedding though!

y you are interested in. Raul was always very quick to call you back and give you whatever information you need. The space is huge and unique. The ceiling is gorgeous. The layout is perfect. The fountain outside is beautiful at night! So many beautiful spots to take pictures! Best part is that you have the entire location to yourself. You don't have to worry about sharing the space with another wedding. Parking is included and there is plenty of space.

reception was in the ballroom upstairs. The people at Douglas were wonderful. They were patient and they had answers to all our questions. This day was perfect, and we must thank Douglas Entrance for this. Lizette and Ariel

k!), and he always responded so quickly & nicely. The venue itself is gorgeous. The staircase, the ball room, the fountain..breathtaking. They have a bridal room which is a plus. Beautiful venue at a reasonable price.

n even play music! The setting was a perfect backdrop for our ceremony and reception. The only reason it didn't get 5 out or 5 starts is that you cant have your rehearsal there since you only book it for your special day. Plan in advance the weekend dates go really fast.

located. The ballroom is in the third floor. It has beautiful ceiling architecture and spacious. It has another room where ceremonies are sometimes held.

answer all our questions and concerns. The natural beauty of this hidden, historic landmark is reminiscent of a castle and inspired many of our best photos (high, vaulted ceilings, gorgeous staircase with the chandelier, outdoor fountain). The only caution is with regard to space. Despite appearances and advertisement as a venue for up to 220, it was just short of tight for our 135 guests. And while an all in one shot is a dream, in terms of managing traffic, I would advice having the ceremony in a second location.