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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 – […]

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 […]

Everybody loves a good proposal story, right? We have heard so many wonderful and unique stories over the years. As wedding planners, it’s one of our favorite parts of the job because we get to vicariously live through each and every magical moment. Those stories have given us perspective on what makes a proposal so special. […]

Are you a princess bride? A sophisticated bride? There are many different kinds of brides. One thing they all have in common is the wedding planning process. However, there are some key differences between each kind of bride, and the kind of wedding that would be perfect for them! We have a fun quiz available […]

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 […]

The biggest piece advice that we have for couples, as Florida wedding planners So, our biggest wedding planning tip: Don’t forget to live in the moment. Wedding planning is one of those things that has a tendency to make you lose sight of that – and often causes you to stress about things over which, […]

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 […]