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Kelsea + Becca Say I Do in Key West!
Kelsea Romeo and Rebecca Tritt met their junior year of high school. They went to rivalry high schools and actually met through her parents. The day they met Becca was kind of mean to Kelsea because she was showing off in front of her friends. They eventually became really good friends in college where the "truth" came out and the rest is history!
Jenna + Max Spicer - Stunning October Wedding in Key West Florida
On May 27, 2011 Max and Jenna met for the first time at a bar beneath Jenna's new St. Louis apartment. After four hours of outstanding conversation, they were off to another bar to meet Max's friends. Things were escalating quickly. The first traveling of the courtship took place a mere two months later. This may or may not surprise you, but it was up to Chicago to see Jimmy Buffett in concert. It was clear these two souls had some seriously good things in common. Max immediately began his work to make Jenna a lifetime St. Louis Cardinals fan, and Jenna similarly was planting the "Roll Tide" gene deep into Max's heart. Both very necessary and successful ventures.
Imani + Toni Say I Do on a Private Island in Key West
Anyone who meets Imani and Toni sees the true connection they share. To say it was honor to capture their wedding is an understatement. The wedding took place out on teh exclusive island of Sunset Key.
Cheryl + Mark Say Yes at Ocean Key Resort in Key West, Florida!
Cheryl Luarde and Mark Walthour worked together for years and were friends long before they became a couple. It wasn't until Cheryl left the company that they starting dating. When it came time to propose, Mark tried all weekend to find the right moment to ask Cheryl to marry him when they went out of town. However, the timing never worked out just perfect. So when they got back that Sunday he asked her at home during an NFL game! Love it!
Jackie + Gabby Say Yes in Key West
Gabriela Luna and Jackelyn Hernandez met in college through mutual friends in 2007, but didn't officially start dating until the Winter 2015. "We're total opposites. We don’t get each others jokes and we don’t eat the same foods- we even root for rival teams. However, we make it work very well."
Kat + Alex: Gorgeous Wedding in Paradise
Katharina Rimac & Alex Panas met in the early 2000's at a wedding, and stayed in touch through many Morris Rugby events and parties. Throughout those years, they stayed in contact, but remained friends. Towards the end of 2011, they reconnected and have been inseparable and incredibly happy ever since!
After dating for a few years, Kat thought of it as any other date night, but it became so much more than that. Alex read a poem that he had written for her capturing all the perfect moments they've shared before proposing to her! It was a perfect moment in their lives. With their love of the beach and the ocean, and both being certified scuba divers, Kat and Alex have found a perfect spot to celebrate their love....in paradise.
Summer Havana Nights: Lola + Dan Say I Do at Hemingway House 5.18.18
Lorayne Bond and Daniel Cadenhead met on July 3rd of 2015 at a weekend getaway party through some mutual friends. After a few dates they just knew they had found the one. They were engaged on Diamond Mountain in Napa Valley California at their friends winery. They both enjoy each other and are silly and adventurous romantics. The retired Pastry Chef and Retired Senior VP now enjoy their time together on the Harley or traveling. Key West was a perfect place for these two to make it official!
Behind the Lens: Rachel’s 17 Top Wedding Tips
A wedding photographer’s eye notices more than great light and endearing candid opportunities; we see what makes the big day run smoothly. I have captured many types of weddings here in Key West, but some advice always holds true. Over ten years of wedding photography has taught me countless lessons, but I’ve “narrowed” them down for you to my favorite 17.
Katharine + Dean Say I Do in Key West!
I have to say this is one of my favorite love stories! This gorgeous couple met in January 2014 on a flight from Ft Lauderdale to JFK. Katharine sent the pilot (Dean) up a note and the rest was history!
Katharine and Dean continued writing their history and were married at Fort Zachary Taylor here in Key West, Florida on 10.7.17. No hurricane was going to stop this wedding! Katharine had "Irma he is mine" engraved in Dean's ring. Just perfect! The ceremony took place inside the historical fort and they were surrounded by their closest friends and family.
Alysse + Matthew Walavich Dream Wedding in Paradise
Alysse and Matthew Walavich met when they were freshman in high school in 2001. It wasn't until 2013 that they became official boyfriend and girlfriend. These high school sweethearts got engaged on the pink sand of Harbour Island, Bahamas in December of 2016! They are super adventurous, and love to travel so it was no surprise they planned a gorgeous destination wedding here in Key West, Florida!
Ally + Hunter Key West Wedding at the Beautiful Reach Resort
Along with their beautiful daughter Miller, Ally and Hunter said I Do in Key West, Florida at the famous Reach Resort on Saturday June 3rd, 2017! Every detail from the invites to the gorgeous leather name tags were very well thought out!
Kevin + Carlos Married In Key West
It may have been a little on the warm side here in paradise, but it was a flawless wedding day for Kevin and Carlos! The flowers and decor were perfect in the garden setting of the beautiful Audubon House. One of my personal favorites was the matted Audubon painting guestbook. Such a great idea! Grilled surf and turf, a homemade mac and cheese bar, and ice cold mojitos were just a few of the favorites from the lovely Great Events Catering Team. Jimmy Cooper kept the upbeat vibe going until everyone was ready to head off to the after party. The grooms' send off was in true Key West fashion... Drag queen style. What a unforgettable wedding!
Candis + Ken- Key West Wedding Pier House 5.13.17
Candis and Ken (aka #Kendis) met in a subway in NYC on September 26th, 2013. They were both on their way home from New Jersey. Candis sat down next to Ken and that was all she wrote! :) Fast forward a few years later to this beautiful couple who said their I Do's oceanside at the beautiful Pier House Resort here in Key West, Florida!
This perfect wedding day was filled with love, laughter, and a few tears of joy.
The Many Faces of Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
The island of Key West is not very large, but did you know it's home to an 87-acre park that includes beaches, pine trees, and a Civil War-era fort? That’s right, Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park (or Ft. Zach for short) is one of my absolute favorite locations for photos!
Key West Wedding Venues
Your wedding venue is the stage upon which life-long memories are created! From Key West's dazzling beaches to tropical gardens to elegant resorts, there is a location here that will fit the wedding of your dreams. In the 11+ years I've done wedding photography on this amazing island, I've learned the ins and outs of just about every venue here. Though it was tough to narrow it down to my absolute favorites, here are my recommendations for Key West's best wedding venues, in alphabetical order! (Many of them are also wonderful places for your stay!)