A wedding in Key West can be a simple or lavish affair. Wedding venues abound in the area, here are three of the best places to hold your unique and special ceremony.

The Oldest House Museum and Garden
Located on Duval Street, The Oldest House is a museum house that was built about 1829. The house is surrounded by a large garden with tropical foliage. Weddings are held in the garden, although you may also negotiate access to the museum’s parlor and dining room. The property features a gazebo and also modern restrooms for the convenience of your guests. The home has an upstairs Bride’s room to allow the Bride and her attendants a special area to prepare before the ceremony. The garden weddings can accommodate up to 120 seated dinner guests or 300 guests for cocktails. Tables, Chairs and Linens are available on the property. The property offers two levels of wedding packages: Full Service and Simple and Sweet.
The Full service event includes garden event use for 4 to 5 hours, a 3hr setup and 2 hour cleanup period, use of the Bride’s room and a security guard. The Simple and Sweet event package includes garden use for two hours, champagne toast for four and chairs for ten guests.

The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
Located on Whitehead Street in Old Town Key West, this was home to Ernest Hemingway. He lived and wrote in the home for ten years. The home has a lavish garden featuring a pool and a koi pond. Package rates for weddings here vary with day time weddings being cheaper. Day packages start at $995.00 for the Cat’s Meow package which includes; Officiant, bouquet and boutonniere, 2 souvenir champagne glasses, ceremony chairs and use of the gardens for one hour for photos. The evening packages start at $1,195.00 and it includes everything in the basic daytime package plus an evening toast. Other packages available include amenities like music, dove releases and wedding cake and service.

Key West Marriott
Planning your event on the lush seven acre hotel property is a breeze with on site catering and several ceremony packages and locations. Tropical gardens decorate this stunning Hotel at the waters edge. The Key West Marriott offers a complimentary suite upgrade to the Bride and Groom and champagne and chocolate covered strawberries on the wedding night. The hotel can accommodate up to 400guests but handles small intimate beach weddings too. Intimate wedding packages are available as well as more lavish affairs. Hammond Beach can host your reception as well as the ceremony. Ballroom Salons are available for smaller indoor ceremonies or receptions. A private dining room is available for rehearsal dinners or private parties. The Grand Ballroom, which is the largest ballroom in Key West is also available for your ceremony or reception. Full catering packages are available with bar service options.