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The Top 6 Most Affordable Wedding Venues in the Florida Keys

If you are looking to find affordable wedding venues in the Florida Keys, you’ve come to the right place! But first, let’s describe “What Does Affordable Mean?” and is it within your budget?

Define Affordable ?

Usually, Affordable and Wedding or Affordable Wedding Venues aren’t really in conjunction with each other most of the time, and, if anything, it is the exact opposite when it comes to a Florida Beach Destination Wedding.

Now we aren’t going to go into a blog like Nerd wallet discussing obvious cheap wedding venues like the Courthouse or Chapel. We are going to stick to desirable Florida Keys Wedding Venues and locations.

Most Wedding Venues in the Florida Keys will spike up the price whenever you mention the word wedding. Somewhere, somehow, someone wanted to capitalize off two people being in love and it has stuck ever since.

Don’t Despair, we are here to help you find an affordable wedding venue for your and your partner.

Affordable can usually vary depending on one persons budget to another. So here we will strive to focus on price average and price amounts rather than random ball park estimations.

Before we dive into our Top 6 Affordable Wedding Venues in the Florida Keys, it’s good to know that there are several different types of weddings venues.

Ceremony Only Locations

Ceremony Only locations are just that. Ceremony Only. These are going to be your most affordable options. Ceremony only locations are usually at some beautiful public beach parks and they require no site fee at all. These options are great for small (25 – 50 Guests) ceremony only packages and then dinner at a nice restaurant.

Ceremony & Reception Only Locations

Another Affordable Venue option are ceremony and reception wedding venues. These are great venues because they do not require any accommodations to be booked and everything is done directly onsite. Most Ceremony and Reception locations are going to be at Restaurants located directly on the water. These can be best for guest lists averaging at around 50 – 75. Your average site fee at these locations range from $1,500 – $2,000.

Beach Resorts

Beach Resorts go into a little less affordable due to having a higher site fee but also there are several factors to include as well. Most beach resorts will require a “per night” stay allowing you and your guests to stay directly on site which can be alot of fun. The resorts will have a higher site fee most likely, but if they allow you to bring in your own wedding vendors, this is where affordable comes in to play.

Beach Houses

Beach Houses are going to be our least affordable option, however, if you are needing a place to stay, and want to turn your wedding into a long weekend, these popular locations could be a great place. What makes beach houses affordable is that you can have rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and brunch all on site and not have to pay additional site fees.

Our Top 6 Affordable Wedding Venues

1.) Smathers Beach ( Key West, FL)

Ceremony Only Location

Cost to Rent Venue: $0
Average Cost for Wedding: $1,500 – $3,000
Pricing Based on 25 – 100 Guests

Smathers Beach is Ceremony Only Wedding Venue located in Key West, FL. This is a wonderful wedding venue option is perfect for those wanting a little more of an intimate wedding.

Although this venue is very large, We normally do 25 – 50 Guests on average weddings at Smathers Beach in Key West.

This Venue Requires No Site Fee and with our All Inclusive Ceremony Packages, we can arrange weddings starting at $1,500 for 25 guests to $3,000 for 100 guests that includes a beautiful wedding arbor, white padded chairs, officiant, photographer, fresh flowers, and more. That sounds pretty affordable for a wedding!

Please Know that there is no reception space at Smathers Beach, This would be for ceremony only and having dinner at a local restaurant is usually the preferred method for Reception.

For more information on Smathers Beach, check out Everything you need to know about having a wedding at Smathers Beach in Key West, or Click the link below to contact us directly about having your wedding here.

2.) Sombrero Beach (Marathon, FL)

Ceremony Only Location

Cost to Rent Venue: $0
Average Cost for Wedding: $1,199 – $2,299
Pricing Based on 25 – 100 Guests

Sombrero Beach, similar to Smathers Beach in Key West, is another popular Wedding Venue located in Marathon, Florida.

This spacious venue is perfect for 50 guests and under.

This Venue Requires No Site Fee and with our All Inclusive Ceremony Packages, we can arrange weddings starting at $1,199 for 25 guests to $2,299 for 100 guests that includes a beautiful wedding arbor, white padded chairs, officiant, photographer, fresh flowers, and more.

Please Know that there is no reception space at Sombrero Beach, This would be for ceremony only and having dinner at a local restaurant is usually the preferred method for Reception.

For more information or if you are interested in having your wedding here at this affordable wedding venue, use the button link below to contact us!

3.) Islamorada Fish Company

Ceremony & Reception Only Location

Cost to Rent Venue: $1,500 – $2,500
Average Cost for Wedding: $5,000 – $8,000
Pricing Based on 50 Guests

For a Wedding Venue that includes everything, from site fee, ceremony chairs, reception dinner, bar, and an unbelievable Sunset view. This wedding venue is hitting top 3 in affordability.

This spacious venue is perfect for 25 – 75 guests. Although we have done everything from Elopements to over 100 guests.

This venue requires a small site fee, but includes so much for the site fee. Items like tables, chairs, linens, and even a newly renovated bridal suite to get ready in, and an indoor plan b or reception dinner location.

With wedding packages averaging around $5,000 – $8,000 for ceremony, reception dinner, open bar, appetizers, and dessert, this is sure to be in competition with palm trees and a sunset view.

4.) Florida Keys Farm

Ceremony & Reception Only Location

Cost to Rent Venue: $500 – $5,000
Average Cost for Wedding: $8,000 – $10,000
Pricing Based on 50 Guests

Yes, The Florida Keys Farm, but don’t worry, these chickens won’t come crashing your wedding. Instead, surround yourself with that Country and Western Vibe all while taking in one of the most breathtaking sunset views you will ever see with gorgeous pinks and purples as the backdrop to your wedding.

This wedding venue is perfect for 25 – 50 guests.

This venues site fee starts at $500 for small elopements and caps at $5,500 for an event with 100 Guests. This venue sets at number 4 on our list do to it’s versatility and budgeting potential!

With our All Inclusive Package starting at $2,699 for 25 guests, you could be at around $6,200 with this venue with our most average package (Alligator Reef) at $5,499 for 50 guests, this puts this venue hovering around $9,000 for an average wedding.

5.) Kona Kai Resort

Beach Resort

Cost to Rent Venue: $3,000
Average Cost for Wedding: $8,000 – $10,000
Pricing Based on 50 Guests

Yes, Renting out your own private resort in the Florida Keys for your Destination Wedding is affordable!! How can that be? Well Kona Kai Resort allows for the Bride and Groom to just pay a small site fee to have the wedding, while guests book their own lodging. This venue comes equipped with spectacular views of the Gulf of Mexico with gorgeous sunset views every night.

This wedding venue is perfect for 25 – 50 guests.

This venues site fee caps at $3,000. Making it number 5 on our list of very affordable beach wedding venues.

With our All Inclusive Packages starting at $2,699 for 25 guests, you can start off at around $5,699 for a wedding but with our most booked wedding package (Alligator Reef) your average cost is around $9,500.

6.) Ocean Oasis Islamorada Beach House

Private Beach House

Cost to Rent Venue: $14,500 – $15,500 and Includes Accommodations for seven nights.
Average Cost for Wedding: $21,999
Pricing Based on 50 Guests

Located directly on the beach is one of our last options for an affordable wedding venue. While this price point might not seem affordable, for what you get, it definitely puts it on the list. Some highlights for this property is that it is completely private, their “Site Fee” includes accommodations for an entire week for up to 16 guests and it can host over 150 guests for your event.

This wedding venue is perfect for 50 – 150 guests.

This venue rents for the week from Friday to Friday and the fun that ensues feels never-ending. IF you are looking for a destination wedding location, this is what puts this venue on this list.

Having your guests come over for rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception dinner, dancing, and then coming over to hang out at the pool, kayak, paddleboard, fish, all in a private area, this is a venue that will be talked about for many years to come.

While this may not seem like an affordable wedding venue, when you factor in accommodations and venue for the entire week with no extra fees for rehearsal dinner or brunch, this makes our list at number 6.

Other Notable Mentiones

While these are Our Top 6 Most Affordable Wedding Venues in the Florida Keys, below are some notable mentions that didn’t make the list but still offer a great bang for your buck!

Notable Mentions

La Jolla Resort in Islamorada

La Jolla, located in Islamorada in the Florida Keys sits right on the Gulf of Mexico with beautiful beach sunsets. This property has affordable site fees and accommodation rates to host a beautiful wedding.

Azul Del Mar

Famous for its spectacular sunsets, lively coral reefs, and expansive Everglades Park, the Florida Keys are unlike anywhere else in the world. Hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland, we invite you to discover Azul del Mar Key Largo, your own private paradise on our eco-friendly island.

Rock Reef Resort in Key Largo

Rock Reef Resort is also located on the Florida Bay with amazing Sunset Views. This venue has a site fee of only $1,500 to have an event here and for the view that you get with it, it’s definitely worth taking a look at.

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