The Hidden Costs of a "Blank Canvas" Wedding vs. A Truly Inclusive Venue

When you first start looking at wedding venues in Miami, it’s easy to get distracted by the "Starting At" price.

You might see a barn or a garden venue that advertises a rental fee of just $XXXX.XX price. It sounds like a steal! But then you read the fine print: that fee gets you the space. Period.

This is what we call a "Blank Canvas" venue. While it sounds romantic to build your wedding from scratch, the reality often involves a logistical nightmare and a budget that balloons out of control. Suddenly, you aren't just a bride or groom; you’re a logistics manager hiring a rental company for 150 chairs, separate tables, linens, silverware, and glassware.

At Vignette Gardens, we do things differently. We believe in a hybrid approach: We handle the heavy lifting, so you can handle the style.

Here is the truth about what "All-Inclusive" means to us, and why it saves you thousands of dollars (and hours of stress).

1. We Include the "Hardware" (So You Don't Have to Rent It)

At a blank canvas venue, every single item your guest touches has a price tag. You have to pay for the delivery, setup, and pickup of every chair and tablecloth.

At Vignette Gardens, our packages include the essentials needed to host a ceremony and reception. We provide the tables, the chairs, and the linens. You don't need to coordinate a drop-off time with a rental company or worry if the truck is running late. It’s already here, set up, and ready for you.

2. Real Catering (Not Just a Preferred List)

Food is the heart of the celebration. Instead of handing you a list of 20 caterers you have to interview and negotiate with, we include a full culinary experience.

Our packages include salad, appetizers, and a main course. We handle the staffing, the service, and the quality control. You know exactly what you are paying for, and your guests get a hot, delicious meal without you having to manage an outside catering team.

3. A True Open Bar (Yes, The Liquor is Included!)

This is the biggest misconception in the Miami wedding industry. Many venues advertise "Bar Services." Usually, this means they provide a bartender and ice, but you have to go to a wholesale store, buy $2,000 worth of alcohol, haul it to the venue, and hope you bought enough.

When we say Open Bar, we mean it.

• We supply the liquor.

• We supply the mixers and garnishes.

• We supply the bartenders.

  
  

You don't need to load cases of vodka into your dad’s SUV. You just show up, and we serve your guests.

The "Vignette Gardens" Philosophy: Why We Don't Include Everything

You might ask: "If you are all-inclusive, why don't you include the DJ, Photographer, and Decor?"

This is a strategic choice designed to help you.

We believe that one size does not fit all when it comes to the artistic "vibe" of your wedding.

• Music: Your taste in music is personal. A "house DJ" might play generic hits, but you might want Latin Pop, 90s R&B, or Country. You should hire a DJ who gets your style.

• Photography: This is the only thing you keep after the wedding. You should choose a photographer whose editing style (moody, bright, documentary) matches your vision, not just whoever comes with the package.

• Decor: We provide the beautiful setting and the rentals. Whether you want elaborate floral centerpieces or simple candlelight is up to you.

  
  

We believe a venue should provide the foundation (Location, Rentals, Food, Drink) so you don't have to stress about logistics. But we leave the art (Music, Photo, Decor) to you, so your wedding doesn't look like everyone else's.

By bundling the expensive logistics into our package, we save you money and stress, giving you the budget freedom to hire that amazing photographer or the DJ that will keep the party going all night.

Want to see what a "Smart Inclusive" wedding looks like?

Contact us today for a tour!