By Margo Dill
Destination Wedding in the Florida Keys
Many brides and grooms dream of getting married on the
beach, right at sunset, with tropical breezes blowing while they say their "I dos." Guests love to be invited to a destination wedding, especially in the Florida Keys where the weather is beautiful.
If you are planning a destination wedding in the Florida Keys, then you will want to consider if you want to have an outdoor or indoor ceremony. You will also need to decide how many people you want to invite, as different venues can accommodate small or large parties. Use the Internet to take online photo tours of various ceremony and reception sites. You can also look into hiring a wedding planner. Many couples will use planners as resources, since they are planning the wedding from a different location.
Ceremony Sites
Many people choose to have their Florida Keys destination wedding on the beach. These ceremonies can be private, family-only, or large with 300 guests.
At the Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel, wedding packages are available to accommodate any bride and her fantasy beach wedding.
At the Key Largo Grande resort and Beach Club, you can have the wedding and reception of your dreams. Depending on what you choose, you can have magnificent views of the Florida Bay, a small and intimate event with waterfalls, or a sunset wedding.
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel,
(866) 679-5490
beachsidekeywest.com
Key Largo Grande Resort and Beach Club
(888) 871-3437
keylargogrande.com
Reception Sites
If you are looking for a beautiful view during your reception, you will want to check out some of these Florida Keys reception sites.
At the Commodore Waterfront Restaurant, the main dining room can accommodate up to 110 guests for a sit-down dinner. This restaurant provides stunning views of the harbor.
The Hard Rock Cafe Key West can also host a reception for couples who love rock 'n' roll and want a unique reception.
The Commodore Waterfront Restaurant
700 Front St.
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 294-9191
commodorekeywest.com
Hard Rock Cafe Key West
313 Duval St.
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-0230
hardrock.com
Wedding Planners
A wedding planner can coordinate and take care of the details for the ceremony and reception. She can help with the videographer, photographer, officiant, makeup artist, hairdresser and much more. Many venues have their own wedding planners that you can hire when you decide to have your wedding or reception at their site. Check with your venues to see if they can offer assistance with an experienced wedding.
A Keys Wedding provides tips on how to get a sunset wedding and when to start your ceremony to get the best pictures.
We've Got The Keys wedding planners are experienced in planning upscale destination weddings.
A Keys Wedding
(305) 896-0280
akeyswedding.com
We've Got the Keys
305-295-9112
wevegotthekeys.com
About the Author:
Margo Dill is a freelance writer, editor, columnist, book reviewer, and childrens' author. She owns her own editing business. Her work has appeared in publications such as "Grit," "Missouri Life," "News-Gazette," "Pockets," "Chicago Tribune," and "WOW! Women On Writing." Her middle-grade historical fiction book will be published by White Mane Kids.
Photo Credits:
Allie_Caulfield, www.flickr.com
