Ronald W Shane Watersports Center

When scouting venues, my amazing caterer (Executive Caterers) recommended this venue. I signed up without seeing the location based on the glowing reviews I read, the website pictures, and solely relying on his expertise in the industry. The space, while beautiful and spacious no doubt, ideally complimented my needs as I wanted and inside/​outdoor venue. I thought this would be the little hidden gem I was looking for to have my magical day. Unfortunately, my wedding did not have a fairy tale ending. I had to cancel the wedding and because I was NOT in compliance with their 90 day cancellation policy, the venue refused to give me my monies back. They were unreasonable and unsympathetic. Also, the REFUNDABLE portion of the deposit was NOT clearly explained to me (or was explained totally with ambiguity). Although it was stated in writing (per their contract), and technically they had the right to keep my money, they could have helped me mitigate my losses. I should have spent the extra money on having an attorney review the contract. I felt misled and misguided. I tried numerous times to negotiate and compromise with them by activating the postponement clause, but got little satisfaction. Please future brides, if you book here, make sure that all their hidden fees are clearly explained. I am now out $ 2,500 and change. The venue said they would make efforts to try and re-​book the venue that night, but could not let me know how they intended on doing so. Personally, I don’t think they did ever intended on doing so. The venue was nice and had a cozy ambiance, but the staff was quite rude overall. Plus, not to be petty, the chairs were old and plain ugly so I had to pay for extra for Chavari chairs or seat covers. Oh and furthermore, when I asked if there was a bridal suite or changing room, they told me I could use the administrative offices. No lounge, no bridal room, no privacy! Very romantic!

I recently had my wedding here. The venue itself is gorgeous, right on the water. And the inside is perfect because it’s basically a blank slate. Being an outdoor venue I obviously had a lot of concerns (bugs, traffic noise, etc) but we had absolutely zero issues day of. No cars were heard and not a bug in sight! Everyone in the office was very helpful and easy to work with. We were even able to set up a rehearsal the day before.

This was actually a very nice wedding venue. I am normally quiet anti event venues like this one. But I left a fan. The small outdoor area was a beautiful spot for the ceremony. Though, beware the glare it’ll subject your guests to at sunset. Beautiful backdrop, but sunglasses would make the perfect giveaway. The indoor reception area was really nice. Plenty of room for different setups and adequate dancing space. I particularly liked the outdoor balcony areas. It was a beautiful view at night.

I had my wedding reception here.
This place was such a great find! Not only is there a big parking lot (free to all guests after 6 p.m. but I had an evening wedding so this was a perfect), there is a beautiful closed banquet/​party area and beside it an outdoor terrace (where I had my cocktail hour).
The Banquet/​Party area is surrounded by large windows which lets everyone enjoy the beautiful view of the water. There is also a surrounding walkway with small cocktail tables for smokers/​people who want to step outside for some air throughout the night.
Only one event is booked per evening so you dont have to worry about someone elses party dragging on before you can start yours.
Street traffic noise is not an issue here, i worried it might be (especially during the cocktail hour) but there was no noise whatsoever.
Since its a non-​profit there are no taxes attached to your price. What you’re quoted is what you pay. So awesome.
The girls who work in the office are so friendly and accommodating. I wasnt able to set up during the day, or send anyone to either, so they let us come in the night before and set up as much as possible so that the day of the event we had minimal things to do.

I attended a wedding at the Shane center in Miami Beach Saturday 4^th, and i love the place it was really nice, a south Florida night the ocean view was great, the ocean breeze was lovely, and the decoration by DeVine Affair Group was perfect for the place, unforgettable experience a perfect place
Shane Center and Devine Affair Group the best

I just had my destination wedding here and found the facility wonderful! You can book 1,2,or 3 rooms out at different rates. They have a terrace over looking the water way and mansions on the water to have your ceremony on, a breezeway for cocktail hour, & the reception area is surrounded by windows to see the spectacular Miami Beach view! I loved loved loved this place and for not seeing the place till 1 day before our wedding, cause were from California, the Shane Center was PERFECT!!!

I had my wedding here in April 2010 and had been working with them for a year prior. Over all the place was good. Off the intercoastal, free parking (after 530), large, reasonably priced ($ 5000 for the whole space), has an outdoor terrace which can be used for a ceremony or cocktails, they provide round tables and banquet chairs and a large kitchen.
Cons: ALOT of rules; no sparklers, or rice, you need to have Miami Dade police present, no smoking on the terrace, you only have the space for the length of your catering contract (which doesnt leave much time for set-​up) they dont allow their chairs outside, and I had to get insurance for the event.
Overall I’m happy with my choice. There was more than enough room for the buffet, 130 ppl and the dancing with ceremony on the balcony but for a DIY bride all of their rules were a bit much. Recommend this place if you have a budget you need to stick with and a planner!