Wedding Venue

The Gung-Ho Wedding ceremony and reception will be held at the Miami Tower Sky Terrace in downtown Miami. Designed by I.M. Pei, who also designed the Louvre in Paris, the 47-story Miami Tower is a modernist architectural landmark. Our celebration will be held on the 11th floor outdoor roof garden, overlooking the beautiful skyline of Miami.

Accommodations

We have reserved a block of rooms at a special group rate for our guests to stay at the Hyatt Regency. We feel the Hyatt is the nicest and most convenient place for our guests to stay, with its amenities as well as its direct indoor access to the wedding venue. Please follow this link to book your room at our wedding event: Gung-Ho Wedding Hyatt Regency

Transportation

In Miami, there are two main mass transit system: Metrorail and Metromover. Metrorail takes you throughout the Miami area, whereas the Metromover takes you locally around the Downtown/Brickell area. The Metrorail costs $2 to ride, whereas the Metromover is FREE to ride! They both give you easy access to some of Miami’s best shopping areas, museums, and sites. The free Metromover takes you directly to our wedding venue site, literally dropping you off inside the building (at Knight Center Station).

Weather

When you come to Miami for our wedding, you’ll indulge in Miami’s year-round warm weather. During March, the days will be warm while the nights will stay cool. Bring your shorts and sandals and enjoy the beach weather Miami has to offer while you’re here.

Attractions

• South Beach– Probably the most famous beach in Miami, South Beach is commonly where kids go for “spring break,” as seen on MTV. Ocean Drive not only is a great place to shop, dine, and play, but it is also uniquely known for its well-preserved Art Deco architecture. Miami Beach also has a very vibrant art scene, with art galleries abound and artists experimenting with new ways of expression.
• Vizcaya Museum and Gardens — The picturesque estate and its beautiful gardens has very well been kept alive and open to the public. To get there, just hop on the Metrorail and go one station south towards Vizcaya Station.
• Children’s Museum — This is an interactive educational experience that’s great for kids and adults alike.
• Zoo Miami — The only tropical zoo in the continental USA!
• Miami Seaquarium — Dolphins, sharks, and manatees, oh my! Don’t miss the killer whales!
• Jungle Island — This is a fun zoological park for the kids.
• Everglades National Park– March is the best time to see alligators, cranes, and turtles in their natural habitat, and expect to see a lot of it here. The best place to view nature at its finest is on the Anhinga Trail, a series of boardwalks that take you through and above the swamp. It’s about a 40 minute drive outside of Miami. It may be a bit of a drive away, but it’s worth seeing.
• Little Havana/Calle Ocho — stroll down 8th Street (locally known as Calle Ocho) and experience the charm of America’s oldest and largest Cuban community.

Places to Eat

• La Carreta — When you’re in Miami, you’ve got to try some Cuban food, and there’s no better place than La Carreta. Irene and I have eaten here many times and still haven’t gotten enough of it. The food is awesome and they are generous with their portions. My favorite is the Ropa Vieja, which is made from shredded beef, cooked with onions and tomatoes. Any of their pork dishes are also very good (how can you have Cuban without Pork?). While you’re at it, might as well try what a real Cuban sandwich tastes like as well. For coffee lovers, try Cuban coffee, which is served as a strong, concentrated shot, with lots of sugar.
• Versailles — Versailles is more than just a popular Cuban restaurant. It’s a historical landmark, being a favorite gathering place of Cuban exiles and anti-Castro protesters, and often the first place politicians go to to garner support from the Cuban community in Miami. Because of this, Versailles is a popular place for both Cubans and tourists alike. Not to mention, the food here is great. There is also a wonderful Cuban bakery on site.
• Pollo Tropical — Don’t let the fact that Pollo Tropical is a fast-food chain fool you.. this place is really good. The moment you walk in, you’ll notice a grill full of whole chicken, grilled until the meat falls off the bones. The grill marks here are real, unlike at some other fast-food restaurants. Try the pork, plantains, and yucca. Pollo Tropical is the fast food of Cuban food.
• La Granja — It’s casual, it’s affordable, and it’s a lot of food, and good food too. This is the Peruvian version of Pollo Tropical, and it’s located in downtown Miami. I highly recommend any of the rotisserie chicken meals or the lomo saltado.

Places to Shop

• Bayside — a combination of outdoor entertainment, open-air market, and indoor mall, Bayside is a fun place to go. Not only is it a shopper’s paradise, it also offers fine restaurants and live music almost every night, by the water. To get there, hop on the free Metromover and take it to Bayfront Park Station, which is a very beautiful park worth spending time at. Bayside is just up the street from Bayfront Park.
• Lincoln Road — This is an outdoor pedestrian street with some of Miami Beach’s best shopping.
• Mary Brickell Village — Located in the heart of Brickell, this area is a great place to shop, eat, and play. On Sundays, many restaurants here offer brunch, and an arts and crafts market is set up. By night, several restaurants in Mary Brickell Village have live music. To get here, take the MetroMover to 10th St. Station.
• Ocean Drive — This is South Beach’s most vibrant street, with restaurants, shops, and interesting people abound. At night, Ocean Drive becomes a mecca for clubbers, nighthawks, and music lovers alike. The buildings along Ocean Drive are famous for the distinctive Art Deco architecture.