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Key West, Florida As A Romantic Wedding And Honeymoon Destination

By Peter Estenoz


Labeling Key West a romantic wedding and honeymoon destination is not just about a sales pitch. The place is so highly recommended by wedding planners because it offers a stunning sunset beach venue for nuptials, with bare feet on the fine white sand and the turquoise waters of the Gulf in the view. But that's just one part of the attraction for couples.

Key West is in the Florida Keys, and is an island city with a tropical climate thanks to the Gulf Stream current. Remnants of the island's Spanish history dating back to 1521 can still be found here and that's one of the reasons the place has a timeless quality to it. It helps that there's no shortage of American history either, and visitors can still feel the presence of legendary personalities like Tennessee Williams, Hemingway and President Truman.

The beach ceremonies are famed because of a combination of factors including the pristine white sand beach, the unique sunsets and a certain timeless quality that hangs over the city. It's all very romantic, and the sunsets are so special that they every evening they have a Sunset Celebration party/carnival that begins a few hours before the sun goes down. It takes place where Duval Street meets the Gulf, on Mallory Square.

Apart from beach ceremonies, another popular choice is saying 'I Do' on a historic schooner or luxury yacht. Some also prefer to have the ceremony at one of the Victorian mansions or historic properties here like the Hemingway Home or Truman's Little White House. Many lush outdoor tropical gardens and luxury resort settings are also available for functions.

Considering the large number of weddings that take place here, anything that could possibly be needed is always available. A couple could hire a planner at the drop of a hat, and instantly put together all the pieces including catering, the florist, a videographer and the photographer. As for shopping, Duval Street does offer a healthy selection, but a quick trip to Miami would probably be more advisable.

Even the marriage application & license can be taken care of the planner. Hotels are obviously very capable of offering package deals including rooms for the bride & groom and all guests, the reception, ballroom and even a honeymoon special. While this can be arranged for, it works better if the couple looks into the details in person.

While all these modern facilities and arrangements make life easy for the couple and their guests, the city still hasn't lost its old world charm. This charm, combined with the tropical climes, the sublime beauty of the beach and the historic settings, turn an ordinary wedding into something that looks more like a dream. This is why most other cities pale in comparison to this romantic wedding and hot honeymoon destination named Key West.




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