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We only specialize in SMALL, FUN & EXCITING Key West Beach Weddings!
in Key West, Florida
~We are a Key West Beach Wedding Company~
Below is some detailed information about Key West Florida and why Key West is a very popular Destination Beach Wedding Venue!
The southernmost point in the U.S., Key West, Florida is famous for watersports, lively nightlife, beaches and historic sites such as the Ernest Hemingway House.
Welcome
Key West is just a short and picturesque drive from Miami, Florida down US-1. The Florida Keys hold a lot of treasures for the traveler on the way to their Key West Beach Wedding. The islands offer a tropical blend of azure waters, tropical foliage, fine dining with fresh seafood available daily, and accommodations for any budget, some with a history of notorious and notable figures. This sets a perfect spot for a tropical island style beach wedding.
The laid back lifestyle, southern charm and Caribbean flavor are what make Key West what it is today. Figures throughout history have visited Key West, some making it their permanent home for a while, others enjoying the tropical climate while they escape the harsh winter.
Key West has a lot to offer tourists from around the globe. Our Key West hotels offer a broad range of amenities. While some visitors may enjoy a quaint bed and breakfast or guesthouse tucked away on an Old Town Key West lane, others love to be pampered and would enjoy one of the waterfront resorts and luxury hotels that dot the island. Of course Key West also has a few chain hotels to suit travelers looking to just make a quick weekend getaway, plenty of accommodations for your beach wedding in Key West.
Key West has plenty of things to do before and after your beach wedding. World class fishing exists both on the shallow water flats and in the deep blue sea beyond our barrier coral reef. The shallow flats offer tarpon, bonefish, permit and barracuda plus many other species to take a cast at. The offshore waters hold plenty of opportunities for sport fishing for sailfish, wahoo, tuna, dolphin, marlin, snapper and grouper.
Plenty of other opportunities to get out on the water are also available. Dolphin watch tours, jet skis, parasailing, glass bottom boat tours, and sunset cruises are all available year round.
We can help you make arraignments for any activities, for your Key West beach wedding just call us for reservation.
Key West is a great place to experience diving for the first time, or snorkel and view many species of fish and coral on the only coral reef in North America.
The sun drenched hospitality of our island will charm you. It has already made more than one million people come back and visit each year and some for a wedding vow renewal on the beach.
The city carries the creative torch of such former residents as Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams and past presidents.
Key West Attractions & Tours
Must stops for tourists include viewing the treasures from shipwrecks, discovering the haunts of their literary heroes, and marveling at the Victorian architecture and lush, colorful gardens where heads of state frequented.
Finally a trip to Key West would not be complete without witnessing a famous Key West sunset. Join the locals and visitors to bid the sun farewell at Mallory Square each night. Performers, vendors and artists are on hand to make it a complete Key West experience. Or plan your beach wedding at sunset on the beach in Key West.
Come and discover why President Harry Truman, relaxing in his Winter White House, once wrote: "I've a notion to move the capital to Key West and just stay."
Key West, the southernmost location in the continental United States, offers a tropical blend of azure waters, exotic foliage, four-star restaurants, and accommodations to suit all and with a history of some notorious and notable figures.
Visitors are drawn to the southern charm and Caribbean flavor of this laid-back island nation called the Conch Republic.
Since its founding in 1822, Key West became the adopted homes to many from pirates to poets and political pundits. The city carries the creative torch of such former residents as Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams and past presidents. Must stops for tourists include viewing the treasures from shipwrecks, discovering the haunts of their literary heroes, and marveling at the Victorian architecture and lush, colorful gardens where heads of state frequented.
Key West also offers sun-drenched hospitality and entertainment from delicious island cuisine to delightful shopping and spectacular events including nightly sunset celebrations and sea adventures. Give us a call to start planning your Key West Beach Wedding!
You'll discover why President Harry Truman, relaxing in his Winter White House, once wrote: "I've a notion to move the capital to Key West and just stay."
Virginia A. Panico, Executive Vice President Key West Chamber of Commerce
What We Do~
Beach Weddings in Key West, we schedule & organize your beach wedding, get everything prepared before you arrive at the beach, we officiate your wedding with a short but sweet beach wedding ceremony, we photograph your wedding on the beach and then complete and file your marriage licence with the proper authorities.
Who We Are~
A local Key West Beach Wedding Company committed to providing you an Exciting & Fun Key West Beach Wedding! As an experienced beach wedding photographer, you are sure to have great pictures to cherish for a lifetime! We can also assist you with pre planning any Key West activities like Parasailing, Snorkeling, Diving etc., just let us know if you need some ideas.
To get started~
That's Easy ... just decide on your wedding date, pick a Key West Beach Wedding Package from our wedding packages page, call 352-270-4695 to place your reservation & pay your deposit. Then our friendly staff will send you some needed paperwork and that's it!
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Marcolm Davis, LLC
352-270-4695
Looking for another area for your destination beach wedding
in Florida, Michigan or Southern California?
The beach wedding companies listed below are independently owned and operated & legally licensed to use our barefoot beach wedding ceremony & format, original beach wedding arches and aisle way designs. Beach Wedding Packages and Pricing may vary.
Mermaid Beach Weddings
Servicing Key West, Miami Beach, Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Jensen Beach and surrounding areas
Island Girl Beach Weddings
Servicing Port St Lucie, Jupiter, Singer Beach, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, Vero Beach, Ft Pierce & West Palm Beach
Marriage Vow Renewals available
Simple Beach Weddings
Servicing Key West, Miami Beach & Fort Lauderdale
Commitment Ceremonies Available
Marriage Vow Renewals
Seashell Beach Weddings
Servicing Siesta Key, Fort Myers, Sanibel, Captiva, Naples, Marco Island, Sarasota
Destination Beach Weddings, Vow Renewals, Commitment Ceremonies
California Beach Weddings
Servicing Southern California beaches such as Oceanside, Dana Point, Laguna Beach,
Corona Del Mar, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and other area beaches.
Commitment Ceremonies Available
Marriage Vow Renewals
My Barefoot Wedding
Michigan Beach Wedding Packages
Servicing Michigan beaches in Saugatuck, Holland, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, Muskegon, Ludington, Manistee, Traverse City and Torch Lake
Marriage Vow Renewals available
Barefoot Weddings
Although our office is located in Fort Walton Beach between Pensacola Beach and Panama City Beach, we do service
Navarre Beach, Okaloosa Island and Destin as well as Fort Walton Beach and surrounding areas.
Marriage Vow Renewals & Commitment Ceremonies Available
Fun Statistics on Weddings in the United States
By Sound Vision staff writer
• 2.3 million couples wed every year in the US. That breaks down to nearly 6,200 weddings a day
• the average age of a bride in the US is 25.3
• average age of a groom is 26.9
• average number of guests invited to a wedding is 178
• one-third of those getting married each year have been married before
The money behind the marriage
• $72 billion per year is spent on weddings
• the average wedding budget is $20,000
• $1,016 is the average cost of wedding rings for the bride and groom
• traditionally, the father of the bride would pay for everything. Today, however, the bride and groom themselves pay for the wedding about 30 percent of the time; the bride's parents pay about 17 percent of the time. As for the rest of the time, costs are covered by different sources -- the bride and groom and one or both sets of parents, according to surveys by Bride's magazine.
• $19 billion per year is spent on wedding gift registries
• $8 billion per year is spent on honeymoons
• the average honeymoon budget is $3,657
• over 91 percent of all to-be-weds register for gifts. The couple receives gifts from an average of 200 guests
• most wedding guests spend between $70 and $100 on a gift
Timing of weddings
• June is the most popular month for weddings, then August, followed by September and October
here's a monthly breakdown:
January 4.7%
February 7.0%
March 6.1%
April 7.4%
May 9.8%
June 10.8%
July 9.7%
August 10.2%
September 9.6%
October 9.4%
November 7.4%
December 7.8%
Where do weddings take place?
• 80 percent of weddings are performed in churches or synagogues
Honeymoons
• 99 percent of newlyweds take a honeymoon
• the average couple will spend three times more on their honeymoon than a regular vacation
• 40 percent of honeymooners will travel within the United States, about 60 percent will travel to a foreign country
• honeymoons usually last 7 to 9 days
• the most popular destinations are Las Vegas, Hawaii, the Caribbean, and
Jamaica
• 35 percent of brides and grooms have a valid passport
Other Interesting Info
• the top wedding city in the world is Istanbul, Turkey with 166,000 for the year
• Las Vegas, Nevada is in second place with 114,000 weddings.
Sources for our statistics
US Census Bureau
The Association for Wedding Professionals International
American Demographics
Bride's Millennium Report
Bride's magazine
** A Florida Marriage License is required. **
(Click on above link for listing and phone #'s)
The Bride and Groom must apply together in person.
(Must be 18 years old - or a parental consent must be completed)
Both must provide a State issued photo ID
The fee is $93.50 and there is NO blood test
FL Residents have a 3 day waiting period
Out of State residents can be married the same day license is applied for NO Waiting Period!
Or if you are not a Florida resident and wish to take care of it early: Florida Marriage Licenses by Mail
If you are not a US citizen, you will need an Apostle.
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