Angelina & Dan | Smather’s Beach Key West Wedding

Nothing truly says “classic Key West wedding” like this beautiful event. Angelina and Dan, who were married at Smather’s Beach, epitomized the perfect Key West wedding, as the above picture can’t help but attest! In these beautiful photos, I love the combination of Angelina’s perfect strapless gown, elegant with lace details and a sweetheart neckline, and Dan’s chic tan suit with a pop of green in the tie, all against the tropical, jungle-like Key West backdrop.

If you are planning your Key West wedding, take a few pointers from the fabulous photos from Angelina and Dan’s wedding.

First, plan your destination wedding location around the beautiful images you hope to have from your special day. I love the way that this couple had photos taken before the jungle-like background, ensuring that their wedding photos are unique to their location.

Second: Choose your wedding colors to complement your location. Key West weddings do well in pastel colors like Angelina and Dan’s pale pinks, greens, and creams. When choosing your colors, think about the natural colors of our tropical paradise which include pale blues like the colors of the sky and sea, creams like the sand, greens like the plant life, and some pops of bright colors from our tropical flowers.

Just remember, when it comes to choosing colors, less can actually be more in Key West! Let our beautiful background do the work!

Third: Don’t let your desire for a casual beach wedding stand in the way of your love for intricate details! Wedding attire is surprisingly versatile and an elegant, lacy and beaded gown, which you might be afraid is “too much” for a beach wedding can actually look just perfect. Plus, it carries well from the beach-side vows to the elegant after party. Don’t believe me? Just check out Angelina’s elegant look!

Lastly, don’t forget to enjoy yourself! While it can be hard to let go of the reins on the biggest day of your life, you’ll want to look back on your wedding and remember every beautiful detail. You’ve spent plenty of time planning and making everything perfect, but while you’re here, the final steps are our job. Kick back, relax, and enjoy your time in paradise!

Photographer: Lavryk Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Kasey at Sheraton Suites Weddings
Hair & Make-up: Studio Marie-Pierre
Ceremony Location: Smathers Beach
Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Music: Key West Strings
Reception: Sheraton Suites Key West