Longan’s Place was the perfect spot for Alex and Alexa’s intimate, outdoor wedding. Conveniently tucked away in Homestead FL, the venue is named after the lush longan trees (yep, longan berries are a thing, kind of like a lychee) that cover the property. It feels like a hidden oasis—you’d never guess that the bustling streets of Miami are only a short ride away. 


Longan’s Place has a palm tree-lined driveway that makes a fancy first-impression for guests, and winds up to the sprawling private event space. The flexible layout gave the wedding an easy, breezy flow—and gave me plenty of great spots for photo opps along the way. There was the ceremony area, with a round wooden deck over a koi pond (with a picturesque waterfall as the backdrop), the “barn,” with wood paneled, vaulted ceilings (where the all the partying happens), and two massive tiki huts, one for cocktail hour and another for dinner.



Pink wedding welcome sign with floral arrangement featuring sunflowers and delicate blooms.
A tropical wedding ceremony setup with palm trees and white chairs along a decorated aisle.
Elegant floral arrangement with purple alliums and peach roses against water backdrop.
Wooden barrel table with framed sign and wicker basket at outdoor wedding reception.
Beautiful wildflower arrangement with purple alliums and mixed florals displayed on a wooden deck railing.
Rustic wedding decor featuring wine barrel table and floral arrangements in garden setting.
Outdoor wedding ceremony seating with white chairs arranged under tropical trees.
A couple exits through an archway decorated with lush greenery at a garden wedding ceremony.
A wedding couple walks down a tropical palm-lined path during their ceremony.
A wedding ceremony takes place on a wooden bridge deck over water with palm trees in the background.
A couple shares a joyful moment during their outdoor wedding ceremony next to a bouquet.
Outdoor ceremony space with circular wooden deck surrounded by palm trees and seated guests.
Wedding ceremony under palm trees with wooden arch and floral decorations.
Wedding ceremony on wooden platform with floral arch and white chairs.
Wedding celebration with decorative floral arrangements and white chairs in tropical garden setting.

As guests moved through the venue for each part of the evening, we took advantage of the non-occupied spaces to shoot photos. While the guests assembled in the ceremony area, I shot Alex and Alexa’s first look around the longan trees and behind the vine-covered barn. The first look gave the camera-shy couple a chance to share a private moment before making it *official*, they could get silly without an audience, and it saved them time they would’ve spent taking photos during the actual party—so they could go wild with their guests. Seriously, if you’re thinking about doing a first look, just do it. 


Yellow rose boutonniere pinned to a dark suit jacket with green foliage accents.
Lace wedding dress with long train photographed in a garden setting.
Colorful bridal bouquet featuring pink, purple, and yellow flowers with delicate greenery.
Back view of a white lace wedding gown with train in an outdoor garden setting.
Black and white photo of a wedding moment in a garden setting.
Wedding couple enjoying a playful moment under fruit trees in an orchard.
Couple in wedding attire standing back to back in a lush garden setting.
A couple shares their first look moment in a garden setting with lush trees in the background.
Black and white photo of a bride reacting emotionally during first look with groom in an outdoor setting.
Close-up of hands embracing during a wedding moment.
Newlyweds share a playful dancing moment under fruit trees in a garden.
Wedding couple shares an intimate moment in an orchard with fruit trees surrounding them.
Newlyweds pose for a portrait in a garden setting while holding a colorful bouquet.
Intimate wedding portrait of couple embracing with colorful bouquet in an orchard setting.
Romantic wedding couple embraces under fruit trees with bride holding a vibrant bouquet.

The wedding had a whimsical, wildflower-inspired aesthetic—which meant any spot at Longan’s Place was fair game. Teeming with plant-life, the venue gave the photos a fresh, earthy vibe that Alex and Alexa were going for. The flowers by Le Chat Roses had a playful look—with long, curvy stems, mixed blooms, and wild grasses—and brought a fun pop of color to the photos. When the night was interrupted by rain (typical of Miami), Longan’s flexible layout (and a pair of matching umbrellas) saved the day. We shot family photos in the barn and had a quirky, Wes Anderson moment in the rain with the newlyweds—which led to fun, personality-filled photos!

Couple with clear umbrellas pose by fountain in black and white wedding photo.
Newlyweds share a romantic moment with a clear umbrella by an outdoor fountain surrounded by palm trees.

Vendors: 

Venue: Longan’s Place

Flowers: Le Chat Roses