You are engaged and planning your wedding. You dont want the traditional setting or ceremony. You want to go somewhere warm, tropical and romantic. Many couples are saying I do"" in Key West, known as an island of paradise for lovers. Key West offers a wide variety of exotic, tropical beaches, gardens, guesthouses and resorts that will plan a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime wedding

Imagine getting married under a tropical sunset on the beach or aboard a sailboat. If you dive, you can charter a boat and take your vows underwater. There are several dive charter companies that will arrange the ceremony for you. A very popular spot is near Christ of the Deep. The statue of Christ lifting his arms to the heavens from beneath the waves is truly beautiful. Other popular spots include the Chapel By The Sea, Heritage House Museum/Robert Frost Cottage, The Gardens Hotel, Hemingway Home, Geckos Garden and the Hogs Breath Writers Room.

Many places offer wedding packages that include the ceremony and reception, photography and music. A marriage license will cost around $88.50, no blood test is required, and there is no waiting period. This makes it a good spot for those who have not been able to plan very far in advance for their wedding. Make sure you do your hotel research before you go. See to it that there is enough room in one hotel for your wedding party. You may have to put down a deposit ahead of time to reserve the rooms.