• Question: What is Key West known for?
  • Answer: Key West has the distinction of being the southernmost point of the United States.
  • Question: What makes Key West an ideal destination for weddings?
  • Answer: With its white sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and balmy, idyllic, year-round weather, it’s the ideal destination for waterfront weddings of any style.
  • Question: What types of wedding venues can couples find in Key West?
  • Answer: There are numerous oceanfront wedding venues in Key West, as well as high-end hotels, historic buildings, botanical gardens, museums, and resorts.
  • Question: What two things is Key West particularly known for?
  • Answer: Key West has long been known for two things: being the decade-long home of literary legend, Ernest Hemingway, and its epic deep water sport fishing.

For a Luxury Wedding

The Perry Hotel & Marina

The Perry Hotel & Marina

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The Perry Hotel & Marina is a chic 100-room boutique waterfront hotel. It overlooks idyllic turquoise waters and the beautiful marina. The hotel offers couples a number of venues to host their ceremonies and receptions across 20,000 square feet of event space. They can accommodate any size wedding from an elopement to a lavish reception for up to 500 guests.

The Perry’s full-service wedding packages provide couples with vendor information, chairs, tables, linens, barware, glassware, flatware, set up and clean up, bar service, champagne toast, free parking, and shuttle service. This is a top choice for the couple who wants an elegant ceremony in a relaxed atmosphere.

7001 Shrimp Road, Key West, FL, Phone: 305-296-1717

Havana Cabana Key West

Havana Cabana Key West

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Havana Cabana provides authentic Cuban-style weddings in a traditional and intimate setting. This scenic outdoor venue is a lush tropical oasis with manicured landscaping and swaying palms, balmy weather, and amazing views. It also features a pool area and several helpful services that make creating the perfect ceremony and reception a breeze.

They provide both covered and uncovered outdoor options, as well as the set up and break down service, tables and chairs, and linens. The hotel also provides wedding day perks like a truly beautiful bridal suite for the wedding party. It’s an idyllic venue for couples who want to take their vows in a classic, yet unique setting.

3420 North Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL, Phone: 305-294-5541

24 North

24 North

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Situated on the southernmost point of Key West, 24 North is a top wedding destination. This splendid outdoor venue offers tropical landscaping, a lush manicured lawn, and balmy weather. Couples can add amenities like dance floors, tents, stages, or portable air conditioners to the 12,000-square-foot lawn. The venue offers a variety of design layouts in the lush space including a glamorous wooden canopy for the ceremony and rustic farm-style tables and chairs for the reception. This is an ideal setting for either lavish formal affairs or low-key small ceremonies. 24 North can accommodate up to 1,200 guests.

3820 North Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL, Phone: 305-320-0940

For Younger Couples

Bagatelle

Bagatelle

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Located in Downtown Key West, Bagatelle is an architecturally beautiful home turned restaurant. The historic two-story features wide wraparound porches on each floor overlooking a legendary Duval Street. French doors on the upper level open onto the balcony providing a seamless indoor/outdoor space for a reception. The Moon Lounge outdoor deck has fire features, lounge furniture, and lush surroundings making it perfect for a wedding cocktail space. Bagatelle provides an onsite event planner, set up and clean up, tables, chairs, linens, lighting, cake cutting, dessert, servers, and a sound system. They also provide top-tier wedding catering. This venue is ideal for couples who want a romantic and intimate wedding.

Address: Bagatelle, 115 Duval Street, Key West, FL, Phone: 305-296-6609

Casa Marina a Waldorf Astoria Resort

Casa Marina a Waldorf Astoria Resort

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First built in 1920, Casa Marina a Waldorf Astoria Resort, is situated on the largest private beach in Key West. Couples can host their ceremony and receptions on the resort’s private beach, or in its Main Ballroom. The latter boasts an elegant interior with breathtaking 10-foot arched windows, strikingly high ceilings, and gorgeous hardwood floors. Surrounded by tropical foliage, the resort also features several grassy, lush areas and a private dock overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Casa Marina offers a plethora of services, including event planning, set up, clean up, linen, tables, and chairs, and catering. It’s the perfect destination for couples who want a luxurious beach themed wedding.

1500 Reynolds Street, Key West, FL, Phone: 305-296-3535

First Flight Island Restaurant and Southernmost Brewery

First Flight Island Restaurant and Southernmost Brewery

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Boasting two lush tropical wedding venues, First Flight Island Restaurant and Southernmost Brewery in Key West is an ideal locale for romantic, fun-loving couples. The future Mr. and Mrs. can choose between the regal southern plantation-style Treetop Terrace, or the tropic wildness of the Canopy Garden. The former seats up to 60 guests, and the latter seats up to 120 guests. They are both all-inclusive style venues offering a myriad of services like set up and break down, cake and cake cutting, tables and chairs, and linens. Catering is also provided. Couples may pick from an array of serving styles including plated, French service, buffet, and family-style.

Address: First Flight Island Restaurant and Southernmost Brewery, 301 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL, Phone: 305-293-8484

For a Unique Setting

Fort Zachary Taylor - Ceremony Location

Fort Zachary Taylor - Ceremony Location

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A 54-acre park, Fort Zachary Taylor - Ceremony Location is an award-winning wedding venue with five sites available either on the beach or by the water. This includes R2 also known as The Point; it’s the spot where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Atlantic Ocean at the entrance of the Key West Shipping Channel. It features breathtaking views year-round and is known for being a hub of action with fishing and sailing boats passing by regularly. Equally as magical, The East Beach (R4) features a white sand beach surrounded by lush vegetation of sea grapes and Jamaican palms. It’s the perfect location for a private beach wedding.

Address: Fort Zachary Taylor - Ceremony Location, 422 Fleming Street, Key West, FL, Phone: 305-896-6314

Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa

Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa

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A revered name in the hotel industry, Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa is also an exceptional wedding venue offering both indoor and outdoor spaces. The gorgeous grounds are home to pristine white sand beaches, coral rocks, and serenely swaying palms creating an oasis of picturesque views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Couples can choose from their three waterfront locales including a lavish ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the turquoise waters of the Atlantic. The hotel is an all-inclusive style venue that features an event planner and services like catering, in-house bar, bridal suites, and set up for up to 80 guests.

Address: Hyatt Centric Key West Resort and Spa, 601 Front Street, Key West, FL, Phone: 305-809-1234

Key West Botanical Garden Society

Key West Botanical Garden Society

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Key West Botanical Garden Society is the ultimate wedding destination offering three outdoor venues, the Butterfly Garden, the Terrace, and the Waterfall Courtyard. They also feature an indoor venue, the Nature Chapel, which includes a pavilion, providing the perfect indoor/outdoor wedding experience. Each venue is surrounded by lush tropical landscapes and offers scenic vistas. The largest space, the Lakeside Terrace can accommodate up to 200 guests, while the most intimate space, the Butterfly Garden is suited for 50 guests. The Botanical Garden offers basic set up services and provides glassware, silverware, barware, tables, and chairs.

Address: Key West Botanical Garden Society, 5210 College Road, Key West, FL, Phone: 305-296-1504

Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel

Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel

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Located in the heart of Key West, the award-winning Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel offers a great collection of indoor and outdoor spaces for wedding ceremonies and receptions. This includes their most lavish space, the nearly 5,700-square-foot Flagler Ballroom that can seat up to 440 guests. They also provide custom beach wedding set ups that overlook the Atlantic Ocean, and a beautiful dock, as well as an outdoor courtyard area for more intimate and private weddings. The hotel provides a wealth of amenities and services including wedding planners, outdoor lighting, security, full kitchen facilities, public garage, day-of coordinator, champagne toast, and the complete set up and clean up of the preferred venue including linens, silverware, glassware, tables, and chairs.

Address: Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel, 3841 North Roosevelt Boulevard, Key West, FL, Phone: 305-296-8100

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