Everything You Need to Know About Having a Key West Wedding

Key West is always a unique, subtropical paradise, but it’s an even better place to get hitched. The island boasts beautiful venues and all the options for catering, cakes, and decor that you could ever want, no matter your style or personality. So whether you’re a Key West local or in town just to throw the ultimate destination wedding, we’re here to work out the details with you. Here comes the guide…to everything you need to know about having the perfect Key West wedding.

The Basics

From marriage requirements to picking a date, we’re breaking down the basics to help you plan the Key West wedding of your dreams. Once you’ve established a budget and have a general idea in mind of the wedding you want, you’ll need to obtain a marriage license from the Key West Courthouse on Whitehead Street. Visit the Monroe County website to apply for a license, find an ordained officiant, and legally change your name.

To pick a date, you’ll want to be mindful of Key West’s weather. Typically, February (with temps hovering around 75 degrees during the day and low 60s at night) through May (with warm weather and warmer ocean temps) are the most desirable months. You’ll find a vibrant atmosphere in Key West no matter what time of year, but summer and fall months are susceptible to sweltering temps and rainfall.

Venue

The lush and spacious Sunset Green Event Lawn with vibrant landscaping and versatile amenities is an exquisite venue to say "I do." Located in between 24 North Hotel and our sister hotel The Gates Key West, the green space has a whimsical pergola to exchange vows under, plus our team can add anything from tents, dance floors, and even portable air-conditioning units to your ceremony. Check out our Blog for our outdoor wedding tips and amusing wedding games for your guests.

The Sunset Green Event Lawn offers a vibrant environment and easygoing feel, steps from your hotel room. For inquiries, please call our Sales Office at (305) 600-1425 or fill out the Request for Proposal form.

Vendors

It’s a universe of possibilities when you’re putting together trusted vendors for your Key West wedding. Assemble the best possible big-day team by hiring a wedding planner to help with the details. Select color schemes, design your wedding cake, and find Key West vendors like a wedding caterer, wedding florist, and wedding photographer and videographer with our helpful guides.

Accommodations

Hold your event and put your guests up all in the same place when you book your wedding at 24 North Hotel. Whether you’re celebrating big or small, our Key West hotel is well-equipped to meet your guest accommodation needs. Guests will love our luxury rooms and special perks like our poolside bar & restaurant Toasted Coconut, our Cuban-inspired craft cocktail lounge Republica, an on-site Starbucks, and our well-equipped fitness center.

Our central location makes it easy for guests to get around Key West. Enjoy the ride to Old Town on our air-conditioned shuttle, just show them your key!

Looking for things to do in Key West with your guests? Let our Blog inspire you.

Begin planning your dream Key West wedding and enjoy your island getaway with a longer stay at 24 North Hotel. See which of our special offers works for you.