Mary Luz Rodriguez Alvarez and Robert “Bob” J. McKee created the nature-filled venue for their own 2015 wedding, but have since hosted nearly 1,000 other events there
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- Mary Luz Rodriguez Alvarez and Robert “Bob” J. McKee turned their passion for nature into a true labor of love
- The couple, who wed in 2015, transformed a South Florida property into a magical wedding “sanctuary” where they could exchange vows surrounded by the calming energy of nature
- “Building it took blood, sweat and tears, but above all, love and gratitude,” Mary tells PEOPLE
- The venue, called Living Sculpture Sanctuary, features lush botanical plants, tranquil waterfalls, koi ponds and more. It has since hosted hundreds of events and become a popular wedding destination in the Miami area
When Mary Luz Rodriguez Alvarez and Robert “Bob” J. McKee planned their 2015 wedding, it was a true labor of love.
The couple, seeking to celebrate and honor their passion for nature, had the idea to create a truly unique space — or “sanctuary” — where they could exchange vows surrounded by lush botanical plants and the calming energy of the natural environment. They tackled the ambitious project mostly by themselves, with help from specialist contractors such as plumbers and electricians as needed.
“It took us about two years to complete. Bob is an exceptionally skilled woodworker, which made a tremendous difference,” Mary, 42, tells PEOPLE…