Congratulations! You are having a Florida Keys wedding. You know the “who.” You know the “where.” Now, let’s start planning on picking a “when.”

Because the Keys is such a unique destination, it can be tricky to decide when exactly you should hold your wedding day in the Florida Keys. There are a lot of variables to consider, including weather, community activities, and holidays. These elements can sway you toward certain dates and times of the year, depending on what exactly you are envisioning for your dream destination wedding.

From selecting a Key Largo wedding venue to selecting a Key West venue, it’s likely because you want to soak up the hot sun. However, there are also couples that want to feel the island breeze in a bit cooler temperatures. For the Florida Keys, during a standard year, you will find that the coolest months are January & February. Want to bump up the breeze even more? The windiest times include February and the last half of March.

Wanting to stay dry on your island wedding day? June has proven to be the wettest month, with December often being the driest.

Fun in the Sun? Check!

Also, while planning a Florida Keys destination wedding, you will likely want to plan a handful of trips for various things such as venue site inspections, menu tastings, floral mock-up meetings. etc. Whether it is for your tasting visit, or your wedding weekend itself, some couples want to schedule around the local events. Depending on what you envision, some couples want their loved ones to enjoy a local event–having their wedding the day before a big Florida Keys event. Some other couples prefer the Keys be more quiet while they are in town. Most importantly, it is all based upon your preference. We’ve rounded up a list of all Florida Keys events for your reference. As always, we will update as necessary.

Florida Keys Local Events/High Traffic Weekends

Uncorked Wine Festival: January 9th-19th
Nautical Flea Market: February 22nd – 23rd
Island Fest: March 28th-29th
Bay Jam: April 5th
Lobster Mini Season: July 29 and July 30
Fantasy Fest: October 16th- 25th
Key Largo Bridge Run: November 15th
While a lot of these functions are only based in on specific Key, so be it a Key Largo wedding venue or Key West wedding venue, we encourage you to click the title of each function to learn more about the exact location. However, keep in mind, there is one road in and one road out for the Florida Keys, so no matter where it is, ensure you plan extra time for travel if selecting one of these big weekends. Similarly, heavy traffic can also be expected on long holiday weekends, seen below:

Long Weekends 2020

Date Holiday
MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020 BIRTHDAY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020 WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020 MEMORIAL DAY
FRIDAY, JULY 03, 2020 INDEPENDENCE DAY
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 07, 2020 LABOR DAY
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2020 COLUMBUS DAY
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2020 VETERANS DAY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 THANKSGIVING DAY
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2020 CHRISTMAS DAY

Whether you opt for the hustle and bustle of a holiday weekend, or prefer the soothing pace of a quiet time of year, we can’t wait to celebrate alongside you during your Florida Keys wedding day.

XOXO,

Blue Water Weddings Florida Keys Wedding Planner

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