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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.) Private Estate in Key Largo

Ceremony & Reception Only Location

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

This Private Estate is Neslted in the Back Country of the Florida Keys with jaw dropping Sunsets that boasts radiant and vibrant colors like Pink, purple, orange, and maybe even a green flash!

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.

4.) Private Resort - Key Largo, FL

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 This 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 4 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.

5.) Private Resort - Duck Key, FL

Private Beach Resort

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

Situated on the small private island in the Florida Keys, this destination is the perfect choice for a tranquil and relaxing celebration. Surrounded by beautiful waters and sea life, This Resort can offer an idyllic and romantic location for your nuptials. The venue has plenty of open, outdoor space to utilize. We have kayaks and paddle boards for you to explore the calm waters surrounding the island. You will have a fresh water swimming pool. A boat basin and boat launch is available for your use. The island is surrounded by swimmable ocean, fishing spots, and a nature walk along our peninsula that juts out further into the ocean and leads to a dolphin pool (former home to Flipper!). The island is separated from the Overseas Highway by a private causeway.

This wedding venue is perfect for 50 – 150 guests.

This venue rents for the midweek or weekend options. 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.

6.) Private Ceremony & Reception Only Location

Private Ceremony & Reception Venue

Cost to Rent Venue: $2,500 – $4,000
Average Cost for Wedding: $5,000 – $8,000
Pricing Based on 50 Guests

We’re definitly not Not saving the best for last. This affordable and romantic beach wedding venue is becoming more and more popular with our couples and it’s easy to see why! Boasting breathtaking sunsets, amazing reception packages, and wonderful views, this affordable venue is definitely one that should be on your viewing list when coming to the Florida Keys!

This wedding venue is perfect for 50 – 75 guests.

This venue daily/nightly with the most popular days being Fridays and Saturdays, however, Midweek weddings have started to get really popular as well.

This venue has charm, character, and a wow factor that will have your guests talking about such a beautiful wedding venue while still being affordable for a Destinatino wedding.

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

Private Resort in Islamorada

This Private Resort 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.

Private Boutique Resort in Key Largo

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 This Private Venue Key Largo, your own private paradise on our eco-friendly island.

Private Resort in Key Largo

This Private 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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