Linda & Matt Destination Wedding | Casa Marina Key West, Fl

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I just love meeting the many couples who come through Key West for their weddings. It’s just a pleasure to watch them appreciate the beautiful Key West for what it is: a beautiful, laidback seaside town with world-class beaches. It truly is the perfect location for a dream wedding.

The Studio Marie-Pierre team members, Alicia and Galina, did the bride’s hair and makeup for her big day. We had the pleasure of first meeting Linda when she came into the studio to get her pre-wedding spray tan, a fantastic service that many brides love to have done before their tropical beach wedding. Our high-end spray tan by Infinity Sun delivers highly customized, high quality skin care and sunless tanning elixirs for the ultimate beautifying experience. At Studio Marie-Pierre, we’re so thrilled to be able to offer a one-stop experience for our brides, providing everything you need for beauty care, from spay tans to teeth whitening, and from hair and makeup to eyelashes and hair extensions!

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Our Bride and Groom’s Story

Matt and Linda met through a mutual friend in Nashville, Tennessee back in October of 2010, and shortly after they ended up at the same Halloween party, him dressed as the yellow-suited Dayman from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and her dressed as Rainbow Bright. They didn’t officially reunite until New Year’s Day 2011 and they had their first official date shortly after. They’ve been together ever since.

The engagement occurred June 20, 2013 in Nashville where Linda was visiting for her father’s 75^th birthday. She thought Linda was going to be coming to town the following day, but there was a bigger plan that he and her friend had together. Linda met the friend at a restaurant but the friend claimed she didn’t have her wallet and they had to go get it. They ended up in a park that was significant to Matt and Linda’s relationship and Matt surprised her there with her dream engagement ring and a sweet proposal, all captured by a hidden photographer! They spend the evening enjoying dinner at a favorite restaurant and celebrating with their friends.

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Matt and Linda’s Big Wedding at Casa Marina Key West, FL

It’s always fun to learn more about my brides and grooms, finding out just what made them choose Key West for their destination wedding, and more! Here were some of the couples’ answers:

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Why Did You Select Key West as a Wedding Destination?

While I (Linda) was never one of those girls who had their wedding planned out for years before they were engaged, I have always thought that a beach wedding would be nice. We wanted a destination with a tropical, laid back feel. After traveling to Key West together, we both loved it! Once we got engaged, it was an easy decision and after visiting the Casa Marina Key West, it was a done deal!

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Why Studio Marie-Pierre for Wedding Hair and Makeup?

I had heard nothing but rave reviews about Studio Marie-Pierre. The studio was highly recommended by our wedding coordinator, Erica, with Simply You Weddings. Studio Marie-Pierre was also recommended by Reina at the Casa Marina Key West and on the Casa Marina’s preferred vendor list. After doing some research on theknot.com and weddingwire.com, I was confident in my choice to go with Studio Marie-Pierre. Everyone we worked with was so nice, very talented, and more than happy to come to the hotel to provide services. I am very particular when it comes to my hair and makeup and I could not have been happier with the results! Not to mention that I have never had a better spray tan.

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What Was the Best Moment At the Wedding?

There were so many amazing moments at the wedding! It was such an amazing day. One of my favorite memories is walking down the aisle with my dad and my Greyhound and seeing Matt at the end of the aisle. Another one of my favorite memories is standing in the middle of the dancefloor with Matt, surrounded by family and friends, everyone smiling and having a good time, and knowing that they were all there to celebrate our love. Such a special feeling!

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