J + K | Miami Beach Edition Wedding | Destination and South Florida Wedding

This piece originally was featured on Harper’s Bazaar and ran on July 11th, 2019.

A Miami Beach EDITION Wedding Ten Years in the Making

When Jenna and her partner got engaged, they made a deliberate, romantic choice: to wait. Rather than rushing down the aisle, they extended their engagement for two years so they could marry on a date that truly meant something, their 10th anniversary, celebrated over Thanksgiving weekend at The Miami Beach EDITION. That decision set the tone for everything that followed: intentional, meaningful, and worth every bit of the anticipation.

Why The Miami Beach EDITION Is the Ultimate Wedding Venue

The venue was never a question for Jenna. “The hotel had always been my dream location [for the wedding],” she says. “It’s the epitome of modern glamour in Miami Beach. I wasn’t sure we could make it work in our budget, but they were a joy to work with from the very first email. I still can’t believe my dream came true of hosting my wedding there.”

Ian Schrager designed The Miami Beach EDITION in collaboration with Marriott, and it stands today as one of the most sought-after wedding venues in South Florida. Its sculptural architecture, intimate event spaces, and oceanside setting strike a balance between high fashion and warm hospitality that few Miami Beach wedding venues can match. Couples dreaming of a luxury Miami wedding with genuine personality consistently find what they are looking for here.

The Bridal Look: Naeem Khan at a Miami Beach Wedding

For her gown, Jenna chose Naeem Khan, sourcing it through the legendary Mark Ingram Atelier. Known for his intricate beading and glamorous silhouettes, Khan proved a natural fit for a bride with a beauty editor’s discerning eye. Danny Jelaca styled her hair, and Tim Quinn applied her makeup, ensuring Jenna arrived at the altar camera-ready in the most polished sense of the phrase.

The Details That Made This Miami Beach EDITION Wedding Unforgettable

The couple’s commitment to fun set this celebration apart from a typical luxury Miami Beach wedding. A squad of Star Wars Stormtroopers greeted guests on arrival. A striking black and white dessert bar drew everyone in for a second look. A Kardashian-inspired photo booth kept the dance floor crowd entertained between songs. Face mask favors sent guests home with a nod to Jenna’s world in the beauty industry. The night before, the rehearsal dinner leaned into pure playfulness, sending the wedding party to the ice skating rink and bowling lanes for an evening that was anything but ordinary.

The Wedding Planning Team Behind the Magic

To bring every last detail to life without missing a beat, Jenna partnered with Yasmin Gomez of Always & Always Events for month-of planning services and day-of coordination, working alongside planner Carrie Goldberg. Their expertise kept the Stormtroopers arriving on cue, the dessert bar looking impeccable, and the couple fully present for every moment of their Thanksgiving weekend Miami Beach EDITION wedding.