by Colleen | Dec 4, 2009 | Blog
I think it’s special when a couple adds a personal touch to their wedding. Celeste and Mandel, along with a small group of family members, arrived in Key West aboard the Royal Caribbean “Enchantment of the Seas”. Celeste’s Aunt Victoria...
by Colleen | Oct 23, 2009 | Blog
All of our weddings take place outdoors, either at the beach, a boat or garden. Not a bad job! Really, we love what we do. Of course, our hours certainly aren’t 9 to 5. Most of our weddings are scheduled at sunset, which can be late in the summer months. And, we...
by Colleen | Jun 18, 2009 | Blog
Without a doubt, tourism is the main industry in the keys. However, commercial fishing is also a big contributor to the local economy. A drive through neighboring Stock Island will reveal many working marinas crowded with boats designed specifically to catch shrimp,...
by Colleen | Apr 29, 2009 | Blog
Most of our couples choose to get married on the beach in Key West. However, from time to time, we receive requests for something different. Kim and Jerome were lighthouse fans and wanted their wedding to take place at the Key West Lighthouse, located across from the...
by Colleen | Jan 23, 2009 | Blog
On January 8th, Gary and I celebrated 15 years together. This year we decided to take a short getaway to New Orleans. Also, we wanted a quick escape before our busy spring wedding season. We both visited New Orleans many years ago before we met. This was our first...
by Colleen | Nov 18, 2008 | Blog
We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to share a very special time with lots of happy couples. After months (or sometimes only days!) of planning, we have a lovely ceremony, take some photos and send them off to, we hope, live happily ever after. Except for...
by Colleen | Oct 8, 2008 | Blog
Each year Gary and I leave Key West for the month of September. Typically it is a slow time in Key West and it’s the peak of hurricane season. Even though Key West is usually spared the bad storms, there is always the concern. We don’t like the...
by Colleen | Aug 13, 2008 | Blog
Standing in the sand beside the ocean, sipping a rum & coke, listening to “Third World” play their pulsing reggae…what could be more fun on a Saturday night? From time to time, throughout the many years we’ve lived in Key West, Gary and I...
by Colleen | Jul 1, 2008 | Blog
One of my favorite things about Key West is the wide variety of foliage. Throughout the year, you can see many blooming plants such as colorful bougenvilla, hibiscus, oleander and lantana. Riding your bike around the island at night smelling the fragrant blooming...
by Colleen | Jun 19, 2008 | Blog
We recently performed a wedding at the West Martello Fort, also known as the Key West Garden Club. The Fort is located on the Atlantic Ocean, about 1 1/2 miles from the historic district. The lovely gardens have a gazebo, butterfly garden, small fountain and...
