Key West Wedding Advice

DrunkAndScrewed · Post by **DrunkAndScrewed** » July 7, 2008 5:17 pm

Hello everyone! I got engaged this weekend and my girlfriend and I are hoping to get married in Key West. We are obviously in the very introductory stages of picking a date and a place, etc. but I figured there were fellow Parrotheads out there who had either had their own wedding down there or had attended one. If so and you have any suggestions they would be welcome. Thanks in advance for the help!

csmithnj · Post by **csmithnj** » July 7, 2008 6:12 pm

I was in KW the last week of June. We were eating dinner at Schooner's Wharf. As we finished a boat came in to the dock with a wedding party. Then we saw the ambulence and police arrive. They were caught on the water in a bad storm that went through. The boat must have been tossed around because several of them were coming off in neck braces. I felt so bad for them.

PackPhanGirl · Post by **PackPhanGirl** » July 7, 2008 8:51 pm

I don't know of anything but CONGRATULATIONS!!!

carolinagirl · Post by **carolinagirl** » July 7, 2008 9:03 pm

A couple BNers got married at Mallory Square a couple years back. You might do a search and see some photos.

Nevermind. I found it: http://www.buffettnews.com/forum/viewto ... nt&start=0

chitownpirate · Post by **chitownpirate** » July 7, 2008 9:54 pm

You have to celebrate by going skydiving! My wife and I went last weekend- it was friggin' awesome. You jump out at Sugarloaf Key, MM 17. You're in and out in about an hour and they give you an edited video within 20 minutes after you're done.

You'll never forget it!

www.skydivekeywest.com

Quint · Post by **Quint** » July 7, 2008 10:39 pm

carolinagirl wrote:A couple BNers got married at Mallory Square a couple years back. You might do a search and see some photos.

Nevermind. I found it: http://www.buffettnews.com/forum/viewto ... nt&start=0

HAHA. I almost remember that day. Thanks Carolina.

Weddings in Kdubs. Huh. They happen everyday. This little rock is actually the 2nd most popular U.S. wedding destination.

Alot of people get married on Smathers Beach. Some get married at Mallory Square. If you choose the latter be sure to PM me and get some advice on how to do it at Mallory --- since while it is not exactly illegal -- it is not exactly leagle at the same time.

Receptions there are a hundred places that will be glad to take your money and throw ya a party. There are a few places that will do it right.

We did ours at Capt Tony's. Kind of a makeshift wedding though.

there is a whole book dedicated to telling you why you should not get married in Key West. It is by a good friend of mine. Funny book.

If you to do decide on a Keys wedding PM me and I will to my best to get you pointed in the right direction. I do know a little bit about this tiny island believe it or not.

Personally speaking, If i were to ever go down that road again I would spend the money, do it right, and get married at Disney

Congrats !

Quint · Post by **Quint** » July 7, 2008 10:44 pm

Or you could PM my ex wife. She is a wedding planner of sorts. her screen name here is donnakaydunbar.

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » July 7, 2008 11:18 pm

Congrats and best of luck!!!

palmettopirate · Post by **palmettopirate** » July 8, 2008 7:33 am

When my wife and I were in Key West in 2005 we stayed at The Wyndham Casa Marina Resort. While we were there a wedding ceremony was held out back. There is a very large mainucured lawn peppered with palms and other tropical foliage - kind of a country club look. Of course it's on the beach. This is a very nice place. It's almost like a movie setting. It takes you back in time a little and reminds you of a place that may be closer to the single digit latitudes. And you have some privacy back there. The hotel guests were very respectful of what was going on. Of course there's plenty of room.

Check it out.

http://www.casamarinaresort.com/

Conch bride · Post by **Conch bride** » July 8, 2008 8:14 am

Sheraton Suites Key West
2001 South Roosevelt Boulevard · Key West , Florida 33040 · United States
Phone: (305) 292-9800

My Husband and I married here in 2002 on the hotel grounds . They took care of everything . Congrats !!

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » July 8, 2008 8:38 am

palmettopirate wrote:When my wife and I were in Key West in 2005 we stayed at The Wyndham Casa Marina Resort. While we were there a wedding ceremony was held out back. There is a very large mainucured lawn peppered with palms and other tropical foliage - kind of a country club look. Of course it's on the beach. This is a very nice place. It's almost like a movie setting. It takes you back in time a little and reminds you of a place that may be closer to the single digit latitudes. And you have some privacy back there. The hotel guests were very respectful of what was going on. Of course there's plenty of room.

Check it out.

http://www.casamarinaresort.com/

not for nothing.. But the way the Casa treated the Parrotheads
last November.. I wouldn't spend a dime there...

ever...

drunkpirate66 · Post by **drunkpirate66** » July 8, 2008 8:52 am

Advice . . . steal a boat off the East Street Pier and keep going south until she can't find you . . .

Seiously, congrats. Real Advice is just to take it easy and see what you want to see. Spend an afternoon at Louies then go back to the hotel and screw and take a nap then go drinking. Heaven!

Docktails at 5 · Post by **Docktails at 5** » July 8, 2008 9:04 am

My wife and I got married 5 years ago on June 28 at Ft Zachary Taylor. It was at sunset, although we had no sun (cloudy). Still a great time, and I wouldn't do it any differently. Being at the end of June, it will be hot and humid though. Also, since we've gotten married, the park service now charges to "rent" the spot where we got married. It was free, now I think it's $500. Good luck and congratulations!

palmettopirate · Post by **palmettopirate** » July 8, 2008 10:01 am

ragtopW wrote: "not for nothing.. But the way the Casa treated the Parrotheads
last November.. I wouldn't spend a dime there... "

ever...
_________________

Frustration understood. But, obviously this is more than a Parrothead outing as this couple embarks on possibly the most important chapter of their lives.

parrotdynamo · Post by **parrotdynamo** » July 8, 2008 11:20 am

We went to a friends wedding down there in January. We stayed at the Jasmine house ,,incredible. Were transported to the wedding by Trolley. sweet. The wedding was at Fort Zachary Taylor....beautiful and the reception was at the Conch Republic...food was out of this world.

The rehearsal dinner was on a catamaran out in the bay off Malory Square....does it get any better then that?

Here are some pics from the wedding....first is me and the wife at Fort Zachary Taylor where the wedding was held....yes I know she is way hot. Second is the wedding party at Fort Zachary Taylor 3rd is the bride and groom dancing at the conch republic.

Carolinadreamin' · Post by **Carolinadreamin'** » July 8, 2008 3:04 pm

palmettopirate wrote:ragtopW wrote: "not for nothing.. But the way the Casa treated the Parrotheads
last November.. I wouldn't spend a dime there... "

ever...
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Frustration understood. But, obviously this is more than a Parrothead outing as this couple embarks on possibly the most important chapter of their lives.

I understand what both of you are saying.........IMHO.......Casa Marina doesn't have a "Key West" feel........I would check out Louie's Backyard....it's small but the food is really good and it's right on the beach....

And this is a good website with a big list of hotels, resturants and guesthouses......congrats and good luck......

http://www.keywest.com/

csmithnj · Post by **csmithnj** » July 8, 2008 6:37 pm

I recently stayed at the Casa. I got a really good rate. The hotel was nice after their renovation. The room was nice. Service was off and on. Restaurant was ok but we didn't eat much at the hotel (did a good job of cooking the fish we caught). It was cheaper to go to Blue Heaven for breakfast and the food was better. I would stay there again.

digitalprintman · Post by **digitalprintman** » July 9, 2008 4:12 pm

Don't know if they do it, but I would check with Blue Heaven. They have food and booze and it would be private, if you can rent the whole place. But that's just me. It would be funky. I can see the chickens in the wedding picture.

Or maybe even B.O.'s Fishwagon!!!!!

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » July 9, 2008 9:03 pm

palmettopirate wrote:ragtopW wrote: "not for nothing.. But the way the Casa treated the Parrotheads
last November.. I wouldn't spend a dime there... "

ever...
_________________

Frustration understood. But, obviously this is more than a Parrothead outing as this couple embarks on possibly the most important chapter of their lives.

yep.. I agree.. BUT

He is asking as a Parrothead.. and I gave my answer..
And I agree with Carolinadreaming

it isn't too Key Westy..

2ParrotMedics · Post by **2ParrotMedics** » July 17, 2008 3:44 pm

Got married in Key West in 2006. Sunrise ceremony on Smathers Beach. Highly recommend a company called EZ Weddings in Paradise. Peter and Sharon Estenoz are great to work with. They can help you make it as plain or as fancy as you want.

Conch Republic is a great place for a meal....of course, you could have the rehearsal dinner at Margaritaville!!!