Whirlwind Key West Wedding Weekend

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Bailey Myers

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October 6, 2024

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Barbara & Brandon’s first steps after ‘I Do’ in Key West!

Barbara & Brandon LOVE visiting the Florida Keys! They both live and work in Miami so the Florida Keys has always been a bit of a sanctuary for the both of them. When they got engaged and were deciding where to get married the Florida Keys seemed like an obvious choice.

But Barby and Brandon didn’t see themselves having a wedding day…They wanted to have a destination wedding weekend experience for their guests.

So working with me and some of my team we created an unforgettable whirlwind wedding weekend in Key West! First the weekend started with a magical welcome reception sunset sail hosted by Danger Charters!

Welcome Reception Sunset Sail Highlights

Honestly a Magical Sunset!

I’ll be honest, I’m a little biased. But in my book… Key West Sunsets are the absolute best. Their is a natural romanticism being on an old school wood schooner sailing towards the sun as it dips below the horizon line. Danger Charters offers a variety of packages to their visitors but the sunset sail is one of my personal favorites. They also have private sunset charters they offer and you can learn more by visiting their site here: https://www.dangercharters.com/schooner-tours/key-west-sunset-cruises/

Wedding Day!

Barbie and Brandon decided to get ready at Oceans Edge Resort and Spa so our photography coverage started there before heading to the Basilica of Sain Mary Star of the Sea in Key West.

Oceans Edge Resort: https://www.oceansedgekeywest.com/

Family Picture Time!

During our planning phone call, Barbara and Brandon really wanted lush greenery as the backdrop for their family photos so we decided to make the Truman Annex our next meeting point for family photos.

The Truman Annex provides plenty of lush, tropical foliage, and, most importantly, lost of beautiful shade. It also allowed for the couple to show their friends and family another part of the island during their whirlwind Key West Wedding Weekend!

Bride and Groom with Bridal Party

Tips for Selecting the Right Location:

Every couple has their own unique style. It’s really important for wedding couples to at least have an idea of what look or feel they are going for on their big day so I can best steer them in the right direction. Barbara and Brandon wanted scenic lush greenery for family photos but they really wanted pictures with a classic & clean feel for their couples portraits. They wanted the tropical blue ocean of the Florida Keys but didn’t want the boho island beach feel many of the beaches in Key West has to offer.

The solution? Casa Marina Resort. The classic elegance of the Casa Marina property was perfect for capturing the picturesque romanticism they were aiming to capture. Fortunately the Casa Marina didn’t have any other events which might have taken precedence so we were able to explore the property and capture a lot of beautiful moments upon approval.

The access to blue waters, dreamy palm tree walkways, and a perfect vintage Key West bar made for the perfect way for them to encapsulate their Key West Wedding Weekend.

The Results Were Breathtaking!

Bride and Groom hold hands walking down the aisle in Key West
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And their party? Such a celebration!

Barbara and Brandon chose to have their reception in a more intimate setting at the beautiful Bagatelle Restaurant ! Surrounded by their friends and family they had the most magical time celebrating at this intimate venue.

Congratulations to Barbara & Brandon!

Planning their big day was no easy task but I was so grateful to be part of it and help them as they planned their magical wedding weekend!

Interested in learning more?

Learn more about how to plan for your iconic Whirlwind Wedding Weekend with me by reaching out and seeing what options are available to you now!

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