Key West offers a diverse selection of wedding reception venues, including beachfront resorts, historic homes, elegant ballrooms, and charming gardens, catering to various preferences and styles for couples seeking the perfect setting for their special day.
Whether you’ve always dreamed your wedding would be held on a beautiful beach or surrounded by tropical gardens, Key West has reception venues for every style.
Truman Little White House
With three separate lawns surrounding President Harry S. Truman’s historic winter escape, the Truman Little White House can accommodate weddings of all sizes. The front lawn, side lawn and intimate garden space can be used separately or together for the lavish wedding of your dreams.
Oldest House Museum & Gardens
Tucked away past an unassuming white picket fence on Duval Street, the Oldest House Museum & Gardens presents an intimate wedding venue accommodating 120 people seated or 300 for a cocktail reception. Your dreams of a Victorian-style wedding can come true here.
Hemingway House
For a storied wedding venue with lush, tropical grounds, consider the former home of Ernest Hemingway located on a large plot of land on Whitehead Street. He and his second wife Pauline lived here during their tenure in Key West in the 1930s.
Audubon House
For a whimsical and romantic wedding, the Audubon House at the foot of Whitehead Street offers tropical orchid-filled trees throughout its garden grounds. With a large front porch, brick pathways and romantic pocket gardens throughout the yard, it’s a lovely location for a wedding.
Key West Lighthouse
Celebrate your romantic wedding day in a sprawling lawn surrounding Key West’s historic lighthouse built in 1855. With plenty of space for the ceremony and reception, it will be a beautiful night under the stars at the Key West Lighthouse. It’s also adjacent to the Lighthouse Inn, a cozy bed and breakfast ideal for wedding blocks.
Southernmost House
A bed and breakfast found in a beautiful pink and turquoise Victorian Mansion, the Southernmost hotel on the beach offers poolside weddings overlooking the Atlantic.museu
Fort Zachary Taylor Beach & State Park
For a classic Key West beach wedding, look no further than Fort Zachary Taylor Beach & State Park. With a Civil War-era fort, a romantic, rocky beach and killer sunsets, it’s a beautiful venue for a wedding ceremony.
Smathers Beach
Smathers Beach, located on the Atlantic Ocean side of the island, is a stunning venue for affordable wedding ceremonies both big and small. With the aquamarine ocean as a backdrop, settings don’t get much prettier than this.
Sunset Key Cottages
For an upscale beach wedding, consider the chic, private beach at Sunset Key, located less than a mile offshore of Key West and accessible only by ferry. Your guests will enjoy a wedding in the lap of luxury at this private island. Guest accommodations are available at the Sunset Key Cottages.
Fury Water Adventures Sunset Charter
Consider saying “I do” at sea or plan your rehearsal dinner or cocktail reception here. Fury Water Adventures aces wedding charters aboard their spacious and stable 65′ catamarans with a shaded cabin, main deck and upper deck that can accommodate up to 127 guests.
Schooner Hindu
For a more intimate wedding at sea, the Schooner Hindu is a historic wooden tall ship that calls Key West home. It offers romantic weddings, rehearsal dinners and cocktail receptions at sea.
Conch Republic Seafood Company
Found in the heart of Key West’s Historic Seaport, the Conch Republic Seafood Company not only caters weddings all over the island, but also serves as a prime wedding venue itself overlooking the marina.
Southernmost Beach Resort
Whether it’s a poolside wedding or a beachfront affair, the Southernmost Beach Resort has multiple venues to choose from for the wedding of your dreams.
Key West Garden Club at West Martello Tower
Can’t decide between a beach wedding and a garden party? You don’t have to when you select the Key West Garden Club at West Martello Tower located on Higgs Beach.
Kelly’s Caribbean Bar & Grill
For a funky Key West vibe in a lovely, palm tree-laden outdoor patio with delicious food and drinks, Kelly’s Caribbean Bar & Grill on Whitehead Street makes for a festive wedding venue.
Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens
From an acre-wide butterfly garden to ample tropical grounds, the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Gardens, tucked away in New Town, offers plenty of space under the stars for a romantic wedding.
Casa Marina, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
A historic hotel built by Henry Flagler, the Casa Marina is one of Key West’s most lavish resorts with a sprawling poolscape, private beach and multiple ballrooms to choose from.
The Reach, A Waldorf Astoria Resort
The Reach, found at the end of Simonton Street, is a sister property to Casa Marina with equally stylish oceanfront offerings on a smaller scale.
Westin Resort & Marina
Adjacent to Mallory Square, the Westin Resort & Marina offers unparalleled views of the Key West Harbor at sunset for wedding ceremonies and receptions. With multiple venues from outside decks and patios to ballrooms, they can tailor-make the wedding of your dreams.
Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel
Located in New Town on sprawling grounds overlooking the ocean, the Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel offers outdoor and ballroom venues for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours and receptions with style and grace.
Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa
With a classic Key West harbor-front location and luxurious digs, the Hyatt Key West Resort & Spa offers plenty of options for a romantic Key West wedding.
The Marker Waterfront Resort
The newest luxury hotel in Key West, The Marker is Key West’s first new build hotel in 20 years. In a prime Old Town location a stone’s throw from the Historic Seaport, The Marker offers a stylish venue for a classic Key West wedding.
Ocean Key Resort & Spa
Ocean Key Resort & Spa is one of the most luxurious hotels in Key West with an ideal location at the foot of Duval Street overlooking the Key West Harbor. From lavish ballrooms to harbor-front weddings on the pier at sunset, a wedding at Ocean Key offers the ultimate in elegance and romance.
Pier House Resort & Spa
A classic Key West Harbor resort, Pier House is a beautiful venue for stylish weddings on the water, by the pool or inside a lovely ballroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Embrace the tropical ambiance of Key West with outdoor wedding reception venues like waterfront locations, lush gardens, and rooftop settings, providing scenic backdrops and natural beauty for couples desiring an al fresco celebration under the sun or stars.
Key West wedding reception venues can cater to both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations, with options for venues that can accommodate large guest lists, ensuring that couples can host memorable and spacious events for their family and friends.
Many Key West wedding reception venues provide on-site catering services, allowing couples to customize their menus with delicious local cuisine, innovative dishes, and personalized dining experiences to enhance their wedding celebrations with exceptional food and beverage offerings.
