Austin Thompson96 said:How many guests are you expecting for the party? In my opinion—Forest is only an option if you stay outside because the indoor stage is way too small—and Aria is a whole different story. The owners change constantly; specifically, they canceled a wedding for my cousin just a month before the date without even giving an explanation. When I was at a neighbor's party nearly a year ago, they didn't even wait for the newlyweds who were busy with photos—they just put out the cold appetizers immediately, claiming they had strict schedules and already knew the couple. Is it really that much trouble to wait 30 minutes? Who knows, maybe they've improved. Honestly, I’d pick a different venue if you have other options available for that date.
Man, are you kidding me? People are going to be dancing! You can't fit a band and 170 people inside Forest; it's just too tight. Are you blind? People need room to move! And as for Aria, those owners haven't changed in ten years—that whole story about canceling weddings without reason is total nonsense. Look, Austin Thompson96, stick to cooking rice and let it simmer for an hour, then see what kind of mess you end up with. Aria can easily hold 300 people now. For anyone looking at prices: remember that a band usually has six people, plus two technicians who handle all the gear and setup. That adds up. Some venues in Miami are a complete disaster when it comes to equipment. Take the Palace Salon, for example—they won't even let you use the elevator. You have to haul everything up the stairs. And don't get me started on the worst part, TTTS. At Aria, they literally lug everything from a van straight onto the stage. You have to factor that into the band's price. As for the food? Don't even get me started. It's all the same old story. Only Gusar and Kadena are worth a look.