Are you looking for the best places to get married in the Florida Keys but struggling to decide between resort venue, vacation house, or something totally unique? I get it! Choosing the best places to get married in the Florida Keys can be overwhelming and frustrating at the best of times, but it can be ten times more confusing when you’re trying to plan a wedding or an elopement.
Luckily, you don’t have to do it alone! Ive developed this in-depth guide to help you know what the best places to get married in the Florida Keys are as well as what they’re all about. We’ve also given you some details about our all-inclusive packages as well,
WHERE TO GET MARRIED IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
There are five resort locations, four private vacation homes, and three intimate elopement wedding locations I showcase on my website. All of them are among some of the best places to get married in Marathon Florida Keys. For reference, see below for what they are
RESORT LOCATIONS
– Banana Bay Resort
– Courtyard by Marriott Resort
– Faro Blanco Resort
– Grassy Flats Resort + Beach Club
VACATION HOME LOCATIONS
– 4 Keys to Paradise
– Little Conch Key Private Island
– Serenity Bay Estate
–Seaside Sandpiper Estate
INITMATE ELOPMENT LOCATIONS
– Sole Sunset Cruise
– Sunset Park, Key Colony Beach
– Bahia Honda State Park
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE BEST PLACES TO GET MARRIED IN MARATHON FLORIDA KEYS
As you can see, there are a number of wedding sites that could be considered the best places to get married in the Florida Keys. However, that can be a lot to take in. So, to help you, I’ve narrowed it down to share our most popular sites among couples.
Why Marathon Florida Keys?
Located in the middle keys, Marathon Florida is the Key's best kept secret.
Equal distance to Key Largo and Key West, make Marathon your home base with easy travel for everything the keys has to offer. This quite, tropical string of islands is ideal for wedding couples that don't want that cookie-cutter wedding, but searching for a unique way to celebrate unlike another wedding before them. Luckily Marathon is still not too remote as it has plenty of restaurants, grocery stores, and convenient stores to make it comfortable and easy.
TOP RESORT WEDDING LOCATION
Guest accommodations and private wedding beach site - all located on one property.
#1 – BANANA BAY RESORT
The Banana Bay Resort is a popular intimate wedding location for couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and take it back to old Key West style. From lush-wild landscaping, to your own private wedding beach and private docks - there are so many beautiful photo spots to get different feels to your photos all in one location.
TOP VACATION HOME WEDDING LOCATION
Absolute complete privacy- where it's only you and your guests!
#1 – SERENITY BAY ESTATE
Serenity Bay vacation home beach estate is one of the most popular beach homes for weddings in the Florida Keys. The expansive open beach is so beautiful. The home itself lends perfectly for wedding prepping, with a huge master bedroom loft - ideal for a bridal suite. And the separate guest house cottage is great for a groom, getting ready space without seeing the bride.
TOP ELOPEMENT WEDDING LOCATION
Can you imagine tying the knot ON the tranquil waters of the Florida Keys?
For our adventurous water lovers, sunset cruises have become such a popular elopement and intimate wedding idea for up to 40 guests.
#1 – SOLE SUNSET/SUNRISE CRUISES
Get on the water for a front row seat spectacular sunsets, it’s definitely one of the best secluded elopement locations for couples looking to escape the busy hustle of life. We've got the logistics covered!
Many of our couples opt to have some of the traditional reception elements, just steps off the cruise after the ceremony- like dinner reservations, first dances, cake cutting. You can still experience these traditional moments without having the expense of a full venue reception.
ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES
Once you’ve found the best places to get married in the Keys, you will need to start looking for vendors to help you pull your elopement or wedding together. At Best. Day Ever. Wedding Planning, I offer sought-after all-inclusive wedding ceremony packages to all-inclusive full wedding packages
that make this easy for you!
UPSCALE ALL-INCLUSIVE ELOPEMENT PACKAGES
My upscale ceremony package starts at $3,900 and includes:
– 1 tier white wedding cake plus cake table, place, napkins and cake server.
– 2 hours of fine art wedding photography with access to full resolution and professionally edited photos in an online gallery (including downloads)
– Modern day wedding officiant
– Personalized wedding ceremony. (Filing of mariage certificate is included).
Allow for personal vows and witness included if needed.
– All location permits and fees
– Custom lush bridal bouquet composed of garden greenery and seasonal flowers.
– One boutonniere to match the bridal bouquet
-Ceremony music of your choice, first dance music, and mingle music
- Champagne toast for the newly weds
-Wedding planner to help put it all together for you so you just enjoy the journey!
DELUXE ALL-INCLUSIVE FULL WEDDING PACKAGES
Our deluxe ceremony to reception package starts at $7,300 and includes:
Absolutely all the wedding day essentials you need for a perfect day!
– 1 tier white wedding cake plus cake table, place, napkins and cake server.
– 4 hours of fine art wedding photography with access to full resolution and professionally edited photos in an online gallery (including downloads)
– Modern day wedding officiant
– Personalized wedding ceremony. (Filing of mariage certificate is included).
Allow for personal vows and witness included if needed.
– All location permits and fees
– Custom lush bridal bouquet composed of garden greenery and seasonal flowers.
– One boutonniere to match the bridal bouquet
- Personalized ceremony music from the processional to the recessional
- Live musical for fun cocktail hour entertainment
-DJ reception for keeping guests on the dance floor all night long
- Full audio system for the reception and dance floor lighting
-Wedding planner to help put it all together for you so you just enjoy the journey!
Hosting at a vacation house? We have the equipment essential package you will need too!
From reception tent, lighting, chairs, tables, linen - in one package for easy budgeting
The great thing is with all wedding destinations you can still have a bridal party, live music, first dance, ceremony arch, and more. Everything can be customized to suit your needs and visions, so be sure to get in touch to discuss your wedding or elopement ideas with me.
FINAL THOUGHTS ON THE BEST PLACES TO GET MARRIED IN FLORIDA KEYS
I hope you find our recommendations for the best places to get married in Marathon Florida Keys to be helpful as you continue your wedding planning journey. If you need any help, let me know. I want your day to be a successful, happy one you can look back on with pride and joy!