Heather and Justin married on the beach in Key West, Florida, with a ceremony at Fort Zachary Taylor and a reception at Kelly's Caribbean. Their starfish-adorned bouquets gave the day an unmistakable island touch. Acromatico, a family-run South Florida and New York studio, photographed the celebration.
Heather and Justin tied the knot on the beach in Key West, Florida, adding a beachy touch with original starfish bouquets. Their ceremony took place at Fort Zachary Taylor, and their reception was held at Kelly's Caribbean. For Acromatico, the destination wedding doubled as a mini road trip, and the day captured the spirit of Key West.
“This lovely couple tied the knot on the beach and added a little beachy touch with the coolest, most original bouquets. They had starfish on them.”
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Key West is the southernmost city in the continental United States, sitting at the end of the Florida Keys and the Overseas Highway (US-1). Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, where Heather and Justin held their ceremony, is a Florida state park on the island's southwestern tip, known for its Civil War-era fort and one of Key West's most popular beaches, making it a fitting setting for a barefoot, ocean-side ceremony.
Their reception was at Kelly's Caribbean, located in Old Town Key West near the famous Duval Street district. Old Town's walkable streets, historic architecture, and waterfront put receptions, ceremonies, and lodging within close reach of one another, which is part of why couples choose Key West for destination weddings.
Because Key West is a single island reached by a long drive down US-1 or by air through Key West International Airport, couples and guests benefit from building in extra travel time. Pairing a state-park beach ceremony with an Old Town reception, as Heather and Justin did, keeps the day rooted in the island's relaxed, oceanfront character.
