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    lulubelle      

    Hello South Florida hive! I am planning a Keys destination wedding (hopefully Islamorada, though Key Largo is also in the mix) for next spring and I wondered if anyone here had any venue recs. We're going down to scout locations at the end of the month and so far we are going to visit a private residence, the Islander, Morada Bay Beach Cafe, and some other places (not sure which ones) with our potential planner.

     If anyone has any ideas about places that are nice but not too chichi (Morada Bay will probably end up being too expensive for us), let me know! We are expecting around 100 guests-- a lot for destination, I know. Also, I'd love to hear of vendor recs if you have those too. Thanks!! 

     
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    cristinar55    September 26, 2008   Miami, FL

    I don't know of any vendor recs for you, I'm getting married in Miami.  But, I did want to let you know that I used to have a house in Key Largo, and I think Islamorada would be a much BETTER destination wedding site than Key Largo :)

     
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    beesknees    04.19.08   Florida

    Did you check the Moorings?

    I know they do a ton of fashion shoots there. May be too "chichi"- I haven't been there but everyone says its soooo wonderful.

    http://mooringsvillage.com/ 

     
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    Thanks cristinar55! I think we are leaning that way as well.

     
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    seagrape    11/8/08   Miami, FL

    Coconut Palm Inn, Dove Creek Lodge, Pelican Cove.  Personally, I'd recommend a private residence/vacation rental, which is what I'm doing in Key Largo. Then you get it for the whole week, rather than just a few hours. It makes for more of an experience. Good luck!

     

     
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    We attended a wedding at the Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada and it was beautiful!

     
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    Thanks ladies! I am armed with tons of info for our trip-- and I'll make sure I let the hive know when we pick a spot.

     
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    Just wanted to give an update-- we are going to rent a private residence in Islamorada. It is so gorgeous-- more than I could have dreamed of! Thanks to everyone for their suggestions.

     

     

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    beesknees    04.19.08   Florida

    Perfect!  Please let us know how everything turns out Keys venue recommendations? :  wedding location florida keys reception venue Icon Wink

     
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    Hi lulubelle!  Would you mind sharing how you found the private residence for the location? I've tried looking for places but the locations I have contacted will not let you host weddings. Thanks.

     
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    No problem! I am working with Debbie at Carribbean Catering, and she has been a huge help in finding locations. Here is her website: 

    http://islamoradaweddings.com/wedding_locations.html 

    If you scroll down, there are several listing with vacation rentals that will do weddings. One thing is that they usually have a separate event fee, on top of the rental so that's something to be aware of.  

    Hope that helps! 

     

     

     
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    thank you!

     
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    hcastagna    June 26, 2010  

    Hi there. Can you tell me the name of the private residence and the price? I was looking too and the prices seemed outrageous that I found. Thanks!

     

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