Topical Island Weddings Done Right in Key West, Florida
One of the things that most people do not realize when they are planning any type of destination wedding, especially one on a tropical island, is that once you get the location out of the way, the rest of it is remarkably like any other wedding. There still needs to be a venue for the ceremony and a place to hold the reception. There needs to be flowers and a caterer and a photographer. Schedules have to be coordinated and accommodations need to be found. Deciding to have an island wedding is the easy part; deciding which island it is going to be on is when it gets tricky.
Key West, Florida has been the number one selection for tropical island destination weddings for the last several years. As nice as it would be to say the reason for that is because it is the most beautiful, romantic, picturesque island in all of the Caribbean, it is something more than that. Simply put, Key West is the most prepared island to host a wedding.
The Overseas Highway means that Key West is the only island in the Caribbean that a person can drive to. This allows guests the opportunity to choose how to get to Key West. There is an airport on the island that is served by several national airlines, but people can also choose to fly into one of the mainland airports and drive down. If people are on the fence about attending because of limited vacation time, this will help them make the most out of the trip.
Once they get to the island, they will need a place to stay. Key West, Florida has over 100 different hotels, inns and bed and breakfasts to choose from. There are nationally recognized hotels that will allow frequent travelers to earn and use their points. There are luxurious resorts that offer their own private beaches and tropical spas. There are even historic mansions that date back to the 1800's that now serve as privately owned inn's, giving the guests a feel of the quirkiness that is Key West.
Another important aspect that separates Key West from other tropical island resorts is that it is a fully functioning city. Choosing to have a destination wedding on a resort island usually means having to accept the wedding package they offer. On Key West, a couple is free to choose exactly what they want. There are several different churches for those who want a formal ceremony, there are beaches and forts and gardens for those who are more casual, and there is even the possibility of getting married where Hemingway wrote or saying "I do" on a historic schooner while the sun sets.
An island wedding may be what you have always dreamt about, but to make sure it is as beautiful as you have always fantasized, Key West, Florida is the only choice for where to make that dream come true.
About the Author
Jack Terry is a travel and lifestyle writer who has lived in Key West for several years. http://www.rooftopcafekeywest.com
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