Crystal and Nicholas | Sunset Key Wedding

Crystal and Nicholas, who initially connected through online gaming, decided to turn their virtual friendship into a lifelong commitment. Nicholas relocated to Texas, marking a significant step in their relationship. Later that year, he planned a special birthday gift during a trip to Wheaton, Illinois. Following a college basketball game, Nicholas orchestrated a heartwarming proposal with an engagement ring hidden in dessert. As the ring revealed itself, Nicholas went down on one knee, and Crystal joyfully accepted his proposal. Their journey brought them eventually to Key West, where I would meet them and help them document their big day on Sunset Key!

Best Locations to Propose and Plan a Surprise Engagement in Key West

When it comes time to choose the perfect location to ask the love of your life to marry you, there are a lot of options in Key West! If you’re planning to pop the question and want to set up a surprise engagement session, undercover proposal shoot, or similar moment that your significant other is not expecting, then in addition to booking your photography to capture the moment, you’ll need to think about the perfect location.

Teresa and James | The Reach Resort Wedding in Key West

When Teresa and James were referred to me by a mutual friend local to Key West, they reached out to me about not just their upcoming Key West wedding, but also their welcome party which would be taking place the evening before. As I came to know them better in the months leading up to the big day, I knew this was going to be a lovely couple to be part of their love story.

Karen and Keith | The Reach Resort Wedding in Key West

Karen and Keith’s Key West wedding at The Reach Resort was celebrated in style with an oceanview ceremony on the gazebo over the water, a balcony cocktail hour, and beachfront reception with dinner and dancing in the Caribe ballroom. Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Kaitlin and Blaine | The Reach Resort Wedding Day

Going to a friend’s for a birthday party might not seem like the start of a typical love story, but for Kaitlin and Blaine, it was the genesis of a beautiful relationship that started as they both arrived to the party, ended up on the same four-wheeler together, and the rest - as they say - was history! I knew they had something special when I met them first during their Engagement, and was thrilled to find out soon after that their wedding would also take place here in paradise as well at none other than the beautiful Reach Resort.

Elizabeth and Eugene | The Reach Resort

When Eugene and Elizabeth met for the first time, celebrating with a first date at the National Whitewater Center, they knew there was something about each other that they loved. With a mutual love of outdoor activities, running, cycling, hiking, yoga, camping, their relationship grew. Even with quiet days spent at home reading or doing home improvement projects, being together was what mattered. Their love of travel and trying new things meant no day would be boring, and is no doubt what led them to choose a destination like Key West for their wedding day!

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Amanda and Joe | Opal Resort, Smathers, and The Reach's Four Marlins Reception

You just never know what a little persistence can do when planning the perfect wedding. Amanda and Joe had reached out to me a while back about photographing their Key West wedding, but when scheduling conflicts mixed with COVID19 threatened to postpone their wedding, we were excited to finally get the go-ahead, and I was so glad I got to be part of this amazing couple’s big day!

Jill and Mark | The Reach Resort Key West Wedding

When life throws a curve ball - like a global shutdown just months before your wedding - at you, the only way to respond is to make sure you knock it out of the park. Such was the result of the absolutely STUNNING wedding of Jill and Mark, as they said “I Do” on the beautiful dock of the Reach Resort in Key West. It may have taking place one full year after their original wedding date, but that wasn’t going to stop them from having a night to remember!

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Jay and Deepali | Romantic Proposal at The Reach Resort

A typical week for Jay and Deepali would normally involve work days and time with families, adventurous activities, or a day inside doing creative projects or going on a bike ride. But for their visit to Key West, Jay had something completely new planned!

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