Lauderdale Lakes is a small city in Broward County, Florida that is a part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach Metropolitan Area. While the city itself is small, you will have no problems finding all the essentials on your wedding checklist which will make your wedding planning process go much more smoothly.  There are many places to shop in the city as well as in the nearby areas of Miami and Fort Lauderdale.  

If you venture out to the nearby metropolitan areas, you should be able to find everything you need from wedding dresses to bridal party favors. However, there are quite a few resources right in the city of Lauderdale Lakes as well. 

The City of Lauderdale Lakes boast several rental facilities, both indoors and outdoors, that are perfect for use as a wedding venue.  The city's Parks and Recreation Department must be contacted to reserve whichever facility or outdoor location that is appropriate for your wedding.  The fees are very reasonable, especially if you are a local resident.  

When shopping for your wedding jewelry, your first thought may not be to consider a pawn shop.  However, by utilizing a pawn shop you may be able to find beautiful jewelry, both new and vintage that is worth considerably more than what you end up paying.  People's Pawn & Jewelry has a wide variety of jewelry for you to choose from.  They have everything from wedding bands, to wedding ring sets to necklaces, bracelets and watches.  You should be able to outfit your entire bridal party for just a fraction of the cost you would spend in a typical jewelry store.

Another unexpected vendor is Walmart.  Unknown to many people, the bakery at Walmart makes amazing cakes.  Not only to they make birthday cakes, but they also make wedding cakes according to your specifications.  The bakers are knowledgeable and will work with you to design the perfect wedding cake for you.