How Much Is a Florida Keys / Key West Wedding? Costs, Venues & Scores

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Florida Keys / Key West wedding destination

Why it stands out

Scenery9.0Accessibility8.6Weather7.8

The Keys deliver a true island wedding experience without leaving the US, with Key West's cultural distinctiveness and inclusive history particularly notable. Limited capacity and weather risk are real considerations. Best for couples who want a tropical island feel and accept destination style logistics.

Avg. wedding cost

$35,000

Weddings / year

4,500+

Annual rainfall

54 in / year

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How Florida Keys / Key West scores

Overall affordability4.4/10

Premium pricing driven by limited inventory and destination demand.

Guest travel convenience5.0/10

Key West has a small airport; most guests connect through Miami.

Weather and seasonality7.8/10

Long mild season but very high hurricane risk in late summer-fall.

Scenery and overall vibe9.0/10

Turquoise water, Conch architecture, and end-of-the-road island vibe are unique.

Venue options nearby7.4/10

Limited but distinctive — historic Key West properties, beach resorts, and private estates.

Lodging availability5.8/10

Tight inventory means rooms book a year out and prices are very high.

Legal and logistical simplicity7.8/10

Standard Florida rules apply.

Accessibility and inclusivity8.6/10

Key West has a deeply established LGBTQ-welcoming wedding culture.

Vendor ecosystem7.0/10

Smaller vendor pool with many traveling from Miami.

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Featured venue

The Hemingway Home & Museum

Key West, Florida

Ernest Hemingway’s former Spanish Colonial residence in Key West invites couples to exchange vows amid tropical gardens, a swimming pool and the storied ambience of a literary landmark.

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Editorially Curated

From the venue shortlist

4 of the 11 hand picked Florida Keys / Key West venues our editors keep coming back to.

01
Casa Marina Key West
Flagler's 1920 oceanfront resort with the island's largest private beach.
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02
Ocean Key Resort & Spa
Sunset Pier ceremonies where Duval Street meets the Gulf.
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03
Audubon House & Tropical Gardens
An 1840s captain's house wrapped in orchid gardens.
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04
Fort Zachary Taylor Beach
Key West's best sunset beach at state-park permit prices.
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