About this episode
Wedding season is all year round in the sunshine state, and there’s not a single place better than this tropical oasis filled with historic and beautiful spots to pop the questions and get hitched. From most unique destinations for engagement shoots to magnificent churches to walk down the aisle, here is the ultimate list of lovely spots to make your magic moments more special. Since Sofia just got married a month ago, she has all the insight on what works and where you should check out before making the big decision on where to say I DO.
Show notes
Unique Places in Florida
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens – Sarasota
- Bok Tower – Lake Wales
- Ancient Spanish Monastery – North Miami Beach (diff royal vibe) stone
- The Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens – Miami (beautiful lawn)
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens – Miami (stunning wedding, courtyard, water)
- Leu Gardens – Orlando
- Wall Murals – Downtown Orlando (modern artsy)
- Wynwood Walls – Miami (modern artsy)
- Dickson Azalea Park – Orlando (very natural)
- Winter Park Train Station & Gannibal Square – Winter Park (40s vibe train track)
- Ringling (NOT), COVID, no pics inside etc.
Churches
- Memorial Presbyterian Church – St. Augustine, FL
- Plymouth Congregational Church – Coconut Grove, Miami, FL
- St. John’s Cathedral – Jacksonville, FL (Stain glass)
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church – Jacksonville, FL (Fave inside)
- Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea – Palm Beach, FL (courtyard)
- First Baptist Church of Citra – Citra, FL (little, cute and white)
- St. Ann’s Catholic Church – West Palm Beach, FL
- Sacred Heart Catholic Church – Tampa, FL (stunning inside)
Your hosts
Sofia Blanno
Podcast host
Episode host and guide for this Travel Brats conversation.