Carefree Key West Weddings

Secrets to a happy marriage

James Carville (Democratic strategist for President Clinton) and Mary Matalin (Republican strategist for President Bush #1 and #2) share their secrets to a happy marriage:

If these two lovers can find a way to work through their differences, there is hope for everyone.

Intimate Weddings

No question about it. Big weddings can be a scary thing to plan. Many couples start out planning a large wedding, only to find themselves overwhelmed by the various demands of family, friends and associates. They tell me that their budgets exploded and they became frustrated that "their" wedding became less about them and more about everyone else. This is probably the main reason couples choose a destination wedding in Key West.

A small, intimate wedding for 2 to 100 guests can be far more personal and budget friendly than a 500 person affair that includes guests you hardly know and are less likely to remember. When you're making wedding plans please consider these thoughts. It is your wedding and your memories. There is one chance to get it right and to get it your way. Whether you decide on Conch Concierge or another wedding planning service, your decision must reflect your tastes, your ideas, your budget and your style. The friends and family you invite would most likely be happy anywhere, so long as they are with you. Those are your closest friends and family. If you choose a simple, tropical wedding on a local beach or garden, they'll be overjoyed...not because of the location...but because you've invited them to share this special time with them.

An intimate Key West wedding also allows you to be creative and whimsical. You can have meals together at local restaurants, go sailing, fishing, dancing...whatever your heart beckons. It's all available on a whim and if you choose to do nothing, there is plenty for your guests to do that will keep them entertained while you just chill. Perfect!

Guide to Key West events

My friend Ginger King has created this fantastic website called "On Key West" which highlights events which are happening in Key West. She updates the calendar often and what makes this site really unique is the events are frequently fund raisers which are attended mainly by locals. If you're interested in experiencing a true flavor of Key West culture and want to "party with the locals" check out these events. They're a lot of fun and this is the best resource to find them.