Pack your sunscreen for paradise. These are the top wedding venues in the Florida Keys (organized from south to north for easy reading!). From historic mansions to chic oceanfront resorts — grab a fruity drink and read all about some of my favorite FL Keys wedding venues.
KEY WEST WEDDING VENUES
Hemingway Home and Museum
Imagine exchanging your vows surrounded by the whimsical tropical paradise that so beguiled and inspired iconic author and poet Ernest Hemingway. Built in 1851, this historical museum style venue located on Key West boasts Spanish colonial architecture, lush greenery, and unique touches from Hemingway himself. With three separate spaces, there’s something for every event size.
Features of Hemingway Home and Museum
- Accommodates up to 100 guests
- Elopement packages available
- In-house planniners with Whitehead + Co.
- Altar and arch based on availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- No on-site catering services
Audubon House And Tropical Garden
This mansion and garden venue wonderfully combines the historical charm and maritime influences of Key West. Built in the mid-19th century as a grand home for a prominent shipwrecker, the Audubon House and Tropical Garden still reflects the elegant tastes of its previous owners. Featuring classic paved brick pathways woven between trees filled with orchids and butterflies, this outdoor venue beautifully encapsulates Key West’s iconic vibe.
Features of Audubon House and Tropical Garden
- Accommodates up to 300 guests
- Offers lighting and event rentals
- No on-site catering service
- Wheelchair accessible
Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa
I love the Hyatt Centric Key West Resort for intimate ceremonies, providing three different seaside locations to choose from. With sunlit rooms that feature quirky seaside decor, bright accents, and cool tile floors, this resort wedding venue offers a relaxed, easygoing atmosphere that reflects the beachy character of the Florida Keys. Plus, as an added bonus, you can earn points towards your honeymoon when you have your wedding at the Hyatt Centric Key West.
Features of Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa
- Accommodates up to 83 guests
- Getting ready rooms
- Use of the Marquesa reception room includes flatware, glassware, tables, chairs, linens, lanterns, and a choice of napkin colors
- On-site catering and bar service
- In-house event manager
- On-site accommodations
- Wheelchair accessible
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
This history filled venue has to be one of my favorite locations for elopements in Key West with its huge variety of backdrops. Featuring beachy settings, historical architecture, and woodsy trails, this place is such a dream for weddings (and photographers!). See some photos from a recent Key West elopement at this location!
Features of Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
- Accommodates up to 300
- Bar services
- Covered and uncovered outdoor locations
- In-house coordinator
- Wheelchair accessible
- Arbor based on availability
Casa Marina Resort
Located in Key West, Casa Marina seamlessly blends art-deco style with beach-inspired contemporary sophistication. With two ballroom reception sites and two beach ceremony sites to choose from, this hotel wedding venue maintains its vintage charm while presenting a luxuriously modern experience. Hands down, this Casa Marina Resort wedding was one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever photographed.
Features of Casa Marina Resort
- Accommodates up to 200 guests
- On-site catering and bar services
- Getting ready rooms
- On-site AV equipment
- In-house coordinator
- Includes use of chairs, tables, flatware, china, and linens
- On-site accommodations
Old Town Manor
If you’re hoping for a charming location with a historical flair, look no further than the Old Town Manor. This 1886 Victorian mansion wedding venue found on Key West is a fully restored bed and breakfast, and boasts private gardens with tranquil fish ponds and lush tropical vegetation. The venue’s variety of packages lets you customize your experience, with their signature package giving you exclusive use of the property for your wedding events with your guests staying on-site.
Features of Old Town Manor
- Accommodates up to 100 guests
- Full bar services
- On-site audio equipment
- Use of chairs, tables, and existing furniture
- On-site accommodation
Smathers Beach
As the largest public beach on Key West, Smathers beach has an incredible stretching view of the ocean. This beach wedding venue is ideal for elopements or smaller weddings since it is a public park. Although this means other beachgoers might be around to witness your seaside nuptials, you can easily avoid the crowds by having an early morning or sunset ceremony. The best part? No site or permit fees, so planning your wedding here is a breeze. I absolutely loved the casually intimate vibe we had at this Smathers Beach elopement.
Features of Smathers Beach
- Accommodates about 100 guests
- No site fee or permit fee
- Somewhat limited parking
- All amenities, services, and decor will have to be sourced since this is a public beach
Key West Garden Club at West Martello Tower
This Civil War Era fort turned garden is a hidden gem of a garden wedding venue in Key West. Encapsulating a unique balance of historic charm, tropical botanic allure, and beachy vibes, the Key West Garden Club is a non-profit organization maintained by volunteers who care deeply about the beauty and health of the gardens. Offering several ceremony and reception sites throughout the gardens, the most magical part has to be its butterfly garden.
Features of Key West Garden Club
- Accommodates up to 100 guests
- In-house event coordinator
- Open to the public within business hours
- Covered and uncovered outdoor settings
- No on-site catering or bar services
The Reach Key West
Here, at this island resort wedding venue, you’ll find a luxurious combination of laid-back beachside living and upscale elegance. Each room at this nautically inspired resort even boasts its own balcony. Offering a collection of wedding weekend activities so you can revel in the celebrations a bit longer, The Reach Key West even has a resident sand sculptor who will make a custom creation to add a special touch to your wedding events.
Features of The Reach Key West
- Accommodates up to 270 guests
- On-site accommodations and group room rates
- Elopement packages available
- Approved wedding coordinator required
- On-site catering and bar services, and cake-cutting services
- Indoor and outdoor settings
- Use of chairs, tables, flatware, glassware, and linens
- Audiovisual equipment for rental
The Perry Hotel & Marina
With its stunning dockside indoor and outdoor settings, The Perry Hotel in Key West provides sweeping views with a seaside marina aesthetic that will take your breath away. Whether you’re planning a large wedding or an intimate elopement, this resort wedding venue offers completely customizable packages. A personal favorite feature of this venue is the spacious bridal suite with all of its natural light, making it ideal for gorgeous getting ready photos. Boasting four different settings in a relaxed, yet five star atmosphere, there is something for every occasion.
Features of The Perry Hotel & Marina
- Accommodates up to 300 guests
- On-site catering and bar services, and cake-cutting services
- On-site accommodations
- Getting ready rooms
- In-house coordinators
- Includes use of chairs, glassware, tables, flatware, and linens
ISLAMORADA WEDDING VENUES
Cheeca Lodge & Spa
You’ll feel completely immersed in the tropical luxury of Islamorada at this resort wedding venue. Your guests can embrace stunning ocean views from their own private balcony as your wedding weekend begins. The Cheeca Lodge & Spa offers incredible oceanfront event spaces that are ideal for both intimate celebrations, like this beachside ceremony, or an all out party with all your loved ones.
Features of Cheeca Lodge & Spa
- Accommodate up to 1,500 guests
- On-site accommodations
- On-site catering and bar services
- In-house planning
- Getting ready rooms
- Includes use of chairs, tables, linens, china, glassware, flatware, drapery, altar/arch, centerpieces, aisle runners, and tents
- Wheelchair accessible
Postcard Inn Resort
Situated on the sunrise side of Islamorada, the Postcard Inn Resort has the most endearing nostalgic beach vibe. With plenty to keep the whole family entertained, this beach resort wedding venue also offers several indoor and outdoor settings for a Florida Keys wedding. Plus, I found out during this Postcard Inn Resort wedding that the accommodations there are so luxuriously cozy.
Features of Postcard Inn Resort
- Accommodates up to 300 guests
- On-site accommodations
- In-house catering coordinator
- On-site catering and bar services, including champagne toast, and cake cutting
- Includes use of chairs, tables, linens, china, flatware, glassware, and centerpieces
- Wheelchair accessible
Pelican Cove Resort & Marina
This island oasis has everything you could hope for in a hotel wedding venue. Somehow, the Pelican Cove Resort has struck that dreamy balance between relaxation and a fun-packed atmosphere. With its beach ceremony locations, you can really lean into that feeling of serenity, as they are surrounded by palm trees that creates an idyllic setting for any intimate wedding event on Islamorada.
Features of Pelican Cove Resort & Marina
- Accommodates up to 100 guests
- On-site accommodations and block room rates
- On-site catering and bar services, includes cake cutting
- On-site audiovisual equipment
- In-house planning
- Getting ready rooms
- Use of tents, altar/arch, aisle runners, centerpieces, photo booth, drapery, chairs, tables, linens, china, flatware, and glassware
KEY LARGO WEDDING VENUES
Baker’s Cay Resort
As a wedding photographer in Florida, this resort wedding venue certainly stands out. Baker’s Cay Resort offers such a wide variety of beautiful scenery and backdrops for photos, and 12 ceremony and reception settings to choose from. I absolutely love all of the hallways and pathways throughout the property, as you can see from this wedding at Baker’s Cay Resort. Plus, the soft sand against the turquoise waters of Key Largo is as picturesque as it gets.
Features of Baker’s Cay Resort
- Accommodates up to 250 guests
- Elopement packages available
- On-site accommodation and block room rates
- In-house coordinators
- On-site catering and bar service, and cake cutting
- Getting ready rooms
- Indoor and outdoor venues
- Includes use of decor, arch, drapery, china, glassware, flatware, linens, tables, and chairs
- On-site lighting and sound equipment
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pet friendly
Playa Largo Resort
You can truly embrace the lush tropical setting of Key Largo with all of the dense foliage and secluded shoreline of Playa Largo Resort. Sitting on almost 15 acres of property, this island resort wedding venue has 10 settings for your wedding events, with both intimate beachfront scenes and grand ocean-inspired ballrooms for couples to choose from. And with luxury accommodations and plenty of activities to enjoy, you can get the honeymoon started right off the bat!
Features of Playa Largo Resort
- Accommodates up to 250 guests
- In-house planners
- On-site accommodation
- On-site catering and bar service
- Use of chairs, tables, flatware, china and linens
- On-site AV equipment
- Indoor and outdoor venues
- Wheelchair accessible
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