Officiant Service

Intimate Key West Wedding Ceremony

With Michael Vernon, the Conch Republic Minister of Love

Exchange vows in one of Key West’s beautiful outdoor settings with a ceremony created especially for you. This intimate experience combines personal attention, simple planning, and Michael’s signature Conch Shell Blessing.

Advance reservations are recommended.

At a Glance

●    Ceremony: Approximately 15 minutes
    ●    Guests: The couple and up to six guests at most locations
    ●    Availability: Sunrise through sunset
    ●    Time Zone: All times are Key West local time—Eastern Time

Exact sunrise and sunset times vary throughout the year. Available ceremony times will appear when selecting your date.

Your Ceremony Includes

●    A consultation with Michael
    ●    A ceremony personalized around your story and preferences
    ●    Michael’s signature Conch Shell Blessing before your first kiss
    ●    Guidance for obtaining your Florida marriage license
    ●    Completion and return of your marriage license after the ceremony
    ●    10 complimentary iPhone keepsake images taken around your ceremony

The included images are casual keepsakes and are not a substitute for professional wedding photography.

Choose Your Key West Setting

Smathers Beach
A broad, palm-lined shoreline overlooking the Atlantic.

Higgs Beach
A peaceful oceanfront setting with the charm of Old Key West nearby.

Dog Beach
A small waterfront setting beside Louie’s Backyard, best scheduled near low tide.

Truman Butterfly Garden
A charming pocket garden conveniently located near Old Town and the harbor.

Historic Seaport
A colorful maritime backdrop of docks, sailboats, and classic Key West character.

Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
A celebrated waterfront setting where Key West history meets the sea. Separate reservations, admission charges, and venue fees may apply.

Final location approval is subject to availability, tides, permits, public use, and individual venue rules. Public locations are not private or exclusive. Any required permit, admission, or venue fees will be confirmed before your location is finalized.

Optional Enhancements

Keep your ceremony beautifully simple or enhance it with:

●    Professional wedding photography
    ●    Fresh wedding flowers
    ●    Live video streaming

Custom décor, additional ceremony traditions, and other personalized details may be arranged after booking.

Weather Plan

Key West showers are often brief. If rain affects your scheduled ceremony, we will work with you to adjust the ceremony time at no additional charge.

Florida Marriage License

A valid Florida marriage license is required. The couple is responsible for obtaining the license and bringing it to the ceremony.

There is no Florida residency requirement, and the state’s three-day waiting period does not apply to non-Florida residents. Florida residents may be subject to the waiting period unless they complete an approved premarital course.

Marriage-license fees and certified copies are not included.

Personalized Ceremony Manuscript

Your booking includes the writing and delivery of your personalized ceremony. A souvenir copy of the ceremony manuscript is not included but may be ordered separately.