Blog Archive of Rachel E Ligon
Take a walk back through the weddings and celebrations captured by our friend and colleague, who was part of the Key West creative community for over 20 years, and for whose mentorship, advocacy, encouragement, and friendship we are immensely grateful.
Kelly & Tanner: Casa Marina Wedding
The two decided to say their I Do’s on the beach as well. Along with their friends and family, they exchanged vows oceanside at the exclusive Casa Marina Resort in Key West, Florida. The wedding day was filled with joy, a lot of laughter, and a very happy ever after!
Petkovic Key West Beach Wedding
Hilda Ruano and Vladimir Petkovic met like many Key Wester's do... at Martini Monday at Virgillo's! After Vladimir and his friend struck up on a conversation, they later exchanged numbers.He called Hilda the next day and their love story began.
Courtney + Brandon Hemingway House Wedding
Courtney Nations and Brandon Azzari met in September of 2016 at a Jacksonville Jaguars football game. After a few text exchanges, they spent the next few weeks talking every single day! Ultimately figuring out that they had found their soulmate.
Victoria + Roy Lu: Gorgeous Florida Keys Wedding
Like many modern couples, Victoria Pettis and Roy Lu meet online through Match.com and hit it off from the very beginning. Anyone around them can see why because the positive energy and love they share is preciously contagious!
Oceans Edge: Gorgeous Waterfront Wedding Venue
Our hotel is perfectly situated not just for Key West, but also for quick access to the best of the Lower Keys. Consider it your starting point for finding all the inspiration you need—from the only living coral reef in the continental United States, to kayaking on Big Pine, to the idyllic tranquility of Cudjoe or a waterpark on Marathon. Welcome to the Caribbean islands you can drive to!
Holly + Todd Ocean Key Resort 5.20.17
These two love birds meet in 2013 while working at Margaritaville! They were engaged July 8th, 2016 at a concert in Miami. Todd wanted to propose during the concert, but the security guard made him empty his pockets before going in. Todd found a big tree in a secluded spot to propose before security could ruin the surprise!
Lauren + Mike Durand: Epic Key West Wedding
Lauren Heller and Mike Durand met in May of 2015 on a dating site. They were not serious in the beginning however, the summer love developed quickly. The couple realized they were head over heels for each other and decided to take the next step and move in together.
Molly and Jake Miner - Key West Adventure Wedding
Molly Haley and Jake Miner had known each other through mutual friends, but it wasn't until they started spending time with each other at the gym that they realized a spark. After getting to know each other it was undeniable that these two share a strong connection.
Melissa and Sloan Newman Married in Key West, Florida!
"Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale." - Anonymous
Melissa Victoria Forst and Sloan Hardin Newman met like many modern relationships, with a swipe right option on a dating app on their phones. As Sloan tells the story, “I’d been on three horrible dates with these apps, and I was about to bin the app when I met Mel.”
They would have their first date at Bottle & Bull in Kirkland. It was a warm night in early July. They met in the evening and had drinks and conversation to get to know one another. During their date, Melissa mentioned that there was a Weiner Dog race the next day at the Emerald Downs. The date went so well that they decided to meet the next morning and go to the race together. They’d spend the weekend hanging out and getting to know one another.
Lydia + Dusty Rhoads Say Yes in Key West Reach Resort
Lydia Swan and Dusty Rhoads met online through OK Cupid August 2016. " Neither of us loved the world of online dating. Having suffered some terrible dates we had tried to get out of in the past, we decided it best to meet for "just" drinks at The Taft. We arrived at the same time, and fortunately for us we did not want to immediately turn around and run. In fact, we were happily surprised and thanking Ok Cupid for the set up. We did eventually go from just drinks to having dinner, and with neither of us wanting the date to end so we agreed to meet for breakfast the next day. From our first date, we knew this was "the one"."
Gorgeous Garden Key West Wedding - Audubon House Wedding
Kate Eberhart and Mathieu Brunet met in Minnesota through mutual friends and became a couple in January 2010. The couple are best friends and parents to Maria. Maria is their cat, meow!
This playful couple has a very rich history and after ten years of laughing and going on adventures together, they were engaged! Mat proposed to Kate right outside of the oldest church in Old Montreal Quebec, Notre-Dame-de-bon-secours chapel.
Rachel and Eddy Say Yes In Key West
Rachel Bashore and Eddy Braswell meet at work and it didn't take long for them to fall in love. They enjoy traveling and taking time away from running a successful business. That is, until toddler life began! Rachel and Eddy have a beautiful daughter Blair, making Eddy outnumbered with two his other beautiful daughters.
John + Henry Make it Official in Key West!
Henry and John met via social media, which is common these days. Who knew a cell phone application could lead to such wonderful things? When the first conversation took place, Henry had just come out of surgery from his second kidney transplant on December 26, 2017. He was in recovery waiting to get the all-clear from the doctor to start his life again. Talking on the phone constantly, they learned more about each other and hit it off. They were not able to meet because Henry wasn't able to travel for about four weeks after surgery. Finally, after many late nights of conversation and time for Henry to recover, Henry drove from West Palm to visit John in Miami for the first time.
Meredith + Tim Say I Do at Casa Marina in Key West!
When it came time to plan a wedding in the tropics, it was no surprise it would be a a winter wedding! Meredith and Tim were married here in Key West on December 15th. After a private First Look, the two were swept away to Casa Marina Resort with their wedding party.
Miller + Bryson: Stunning Key West Wedding
Miller and Bryson met through work at a law firm. The two quickly became best friends. It wasn't until Bryson kissed Miller at midnight on New Years Eve that a romantic relationship blossomed.
"It's cheesy but we were definitely meant to be- we've been just a few degrees apart our whole lives until we finally met at the perfect time!"
Jenna + Max Spicer - Stunning October Wedding in Key West Florida
On May 27, 2011 Max and Jenna met for the first time at a bar beneath Jenna's new St. Louis apartment. After four hours of outstanding conversation, they were off to another bar to meet Max's friends. Things were escalating quickly. The first traveling of the courtship took place a mere two months later. This may or may not surprise you, but it was up to Chicago to see Jimmy Buffett in concert. It was clear these two souls had some seriously good things in common. Max immediately began his work to make Jenna a lifetime St. Louis Cardinals fan, and Jenna similarly was planting the "Roll Tide" gene deep into Max's heart. Both very necessary and successful ventures.
Imani + Toni Say I Do on a Private Island in Key West
Anyone who meets Imani and Toni sees the true connection they share. To say it was honor to capture their wedding is an understatement. The wedding took place out on teh exclusive island of Sunset Key.