Free Florida Keys Wedding Budget Calculator
Calculate your real Florida Keys wedding weekend budget for free. Line-item estimates based on your guest count, island, venue type, and scope, built on real Keys market pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a Florida Keys wedding cost per person?
- Catering alone runs 20-$300 per person for plated dinners in the Florida Keys. Total per-person spend including venue, entertainment, florals, and photography typically ranges from $400-$900 per guest. A 75-guest Key West wedding often costs $45,000-$75,000 all-in.
- What is the most expensive part of a Florida Keys wedding?
- Venue rental and catering together account for 50-65% of most Florida Keys wedding budgets. A waterfront venue rental can run $5,000-$25,000 for the space alone. Catering (20-$300/person), photography ($3,000-$8,000), and florals ($3,000-2,000) are the next largest categories.
- How can I save money on a Florida Keys destination wedding?
- Key savings strategies: (1) Choose Marathon or Key Largo instead of Key West, venue and catering costs are 20-35% lower. (2) Marry in May, June, or September for off-peak pricing. (3) Limit your guest list to under 50 to dramatically cut catering and venue costs. (4) Choose a weekday or Sunday wedding for venue discounts.
- Do Florida Keys vendors require deposits?
- Yes. Most Florida Keys venues require a 25-50% non-refundable deposit to hold your date, with the balance due 30-60 days before the wedding. Caterers typically require 25-30% upfront. Always get a cancellation and force majeure clause in your contract.
- Should I hire a Florida Keys wedding planner?
- For multi-day destination weddings with 50+ guests, a local Keys planner pays for itself in vendor negotiations, logistics coordination, and weather contingency management. Full-service planning runs $5,000-5,000. Month-of coordination (if you've done the planning yourself) runs ,500-$4,000.