the blog

The home of American writer Ernest Hemingway, known as the Ernest Hemingway Home, is surrounded by swaying palms and sits in a tropical oasis in Key West, Florida. It’s here that this gorgeous couple captured their timeless love with a sweet elopement. Eloping may not be for everyone, but when it’s done right, it can […]

Many couples who reach out to our planners in search for the perfect Florida Keys wedding venue are at the very beginning stages of their planning process. They know they want a Florida Keys wedding – maybe they’ve vacationed here for years, or are looking for that tropical island feel without leaving the country – […]

As destination wedding planners, we are often asked by couples if they really need to do a rehearsal for their ceremony. Our recommendation is almost always yes! There are so many reasons doing a quick practice can help your wedding day run smoothly, so we’ve included a few below: There are Many Moving Parts Your […]

You can always bet on A Florida Keys wedding to be absolutely beautiful. Stef and Micah were married at a STUNNING private residence owned by a family friend. Stef and Micah had vacationed on the property in the past, and knew it would create a magical background for their special day.  When discussing the decor […]

Serving as the wedding planner for Brianne’s and Cody’s February wedding in Key Largo was a dream! Both the ceremony and reception took place on the beach at this stunning Playa Largo wedding, with a picture-perfect sunset as their backdrop. From their ceremony in the sand, to delicious late night waffles, and ending the night […]

If you’re getting married, or know someone that is, then you may already be familiar with the idea of a first look. For those of you that don’t know, a first look is when the couple see each other before their ceremony. We are pretty big fans of the first look, and you can read […]

A cocktail hour is a great way to start a wedding reception. In most cases, it provides the time needed to capture formal photos or to give your guests a chance to mingle with one another and give them a taste for what is to come. The time between cocktail hour and the reception  is […]

The day has finally arrived! Let’s get you ready for the most important event of your life. You’ve planned everything down to the last detail, so now it’s time to live in the moment. Weddings are fun but can also be stressful, so a little extra preparation goes a long way – and hopefully you […]

Working in the wedding industry as wedding planners, we’ve heard many different types of toasts over the years. We’ve been touched and moved by some of them, and we’ve laughed out loud at a few of them. Knowing how to properly give a wedding toast is an art form and one that takes skill. If […]

Wedding seating charts are a must if you want to have a wedding reception that runs smoothly. The process can seem overwhelming – there are so many decisions to make, including who sits where, who sits with whom and more. It doesn’t have to be so hard though! We are going to teach you how […]