{"id":91198,"date":"2024-08-17T13:49:46","date_gmt":"2024-08-17T18:49:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkwasabilove.com\/?p=91198"},"modified":"2025-06-28T21:48:15","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T02:48:15","slug":"miami-wedding-at-the-cruz-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pinkwasabilove.com\/miami-wedding-at-the-cruz-building\/","title":{"rendered":"Jane &#038; Thomas&#8217;s Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221;][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1723884576252{padding-right: 25px !important;padding-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">New Orleans Inspired Wedding at The Cruz Building<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Planning, Design and Production by Pink Wasabi \u2661<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Photographed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.berkleymcgaughey.com\">Berkley McGaughey Photography<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;91211&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<!-- Blog Post Start --><\/p>\n<p><!-- SEO Title: Amanda & Thomas\u2019s New Orleans-Inspired Wedding at The Cruz Building --><br \/>\n<!-- Meta Description: Discover Amanda and Thomas\u2019s elegant New Orleans-style wedding at The Cruz Building in Miami, complete with lush florals, live music, and curated cuisine. --><\/p>\n<article><strong>The Cruz Building<\/strong> in Miami served as the perfect backdrop for <strong>Amanda and Thomas\u2019s exquisite New Orleans-inspired wedding<\/strong> \u2014 a celebration that honored timeless elegance, southern charm, and vibrant romance. With its ornate architecture and historic beauty, this iconic three-story venue offered a rich, immersive experience for every guest.<\/p>\n<p>From the moment they stepped inside, guests were enveloped in a setting that was thoughtfully curated and undeniably enchanting. Each level of the venue was adorned with <strong>LED pillar candles<\/strong>, <strong>lush tropical greenery<\/strong>, and stunning floral centerpieces that elevated the already breathtaking interiors. The design captured the ambiance of a refined French Quarter celebration \u2014 layered with warmth, character, and intimacy.<\/p>\n<h2>Signature Details and a Southern Spirit<\/h2>\n<p>The event was designed to feel as welcoming as it was grand. <strong>Custom-crafted welcome drinks<\/strong> were offered to guests in cozy lounge areas surrounded by palm trees and soft candlelight, inviting everyone to relax, sip, and savor the experience as they explored the venue\u2019s architectural marvels across all three stories.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of the celebration was the couple\u2019s unwavering focus on creating unforgettable moments \u2014 and their vendor team delivered at every turn. <strong>Bill Hansen Catering<\/strong> provided a seamless culinary journey throughout the night, serving beautifully executed dishes that delighted guests and honored the couple\u2019s refined taste. (This might have been our favorite part, if we had to choose!)<\/p>\n<h2>Music That Moved the Night<\/h2>\n<p>To truly bring the spirit of New Orleans to life, Amanda and Thomas brought in their favorite <strong>local band&lt;\/strong to lead the evening\u2019s entertainment. <strong>Derek Mac\u2019s Band<\/strong> filled the room with energy, joy, and irresistible rhythm, keeping guests on their feet from the first note to the final encore. The music not only entertained, it set the tone \u2014 playful, polished, and full of heart.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Refined Celebration, Unforgettable Atmosphere<\/h2>\n<p>This wedding was a beautiful blend of tradition and personality \u2014 from the classic architecture of The Cruz Building to the modern details that reflected Amanda and Thomas\u2019s story. Every space, every song, and every dish told a part of their journey, shared with the people they love most.<\/p>\n<p>It was an honor to design such a layered, love-filled experience in a venue as rich with character as The Cruz Building. 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