Hyatt Centric Hotel and Key West beach wedding with Chelsea and Drew.

Get away to the Gulf at Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa, an oasis off Duval Street, on the waterfront. Stroll through Old Town Key West to explore the quaint architecture, bars, and shops at Mallory Square or simply get married at the private beach like Chelsea and Drew did!

I asked Chelsea a few questions for the blog post:

How did you meet, who proposed, and how?
"Drew and I met in 2010 through mutual friends. He found out which restaurant I worked and came to see me. I wasn't working so he left his name and number on the napkin and kept it by the cash register and when I came in the next day I gave him a call and the rest is history. 
Drew proposed to me on January 21st. 2018. He asked me to get something from the room, he mentioned on the dresser but I couldn't find it, so I yelled down the hall that I can't find it. He came running down the hall, picked up a ring that had been on the dresser the whole time and proposed to me." 

Why have your wedding in Key West? 
"Drew and I don't tend to travel far, or long distances but we always loved adventuring in Key West. We came down for a summer trip in 2017 and talked about how we'd really like to get married there!

Why Hyatt Centric Hotel?
"After touring a few different locations the Hyatt just seemed like it had everything we were looking for! Great and relaxed atmosphere with beautiful views."

What was your inspiration for your wedding?
"We wanted to keep the wedding very simple and have very Key West casual vibe"

What was your favorite moments from your wedding day?
"Many of our wedding guests had never been to Key West before so it was an awesome opportunity for them to explore a new place and watch the sunset after our ceremony all together. We also enjoyed getting on the dance floor with everyone. The vibe of the wedding reception stayed fun and upbeat the whole night! I must also mention my father's toast that meant a lot to both of us. Seeing our parents faces when we invited them to the ceremony for a special "thank you" was priceless. Last but not least the flower we handed to our mothers, a kind protea, stood for transformation."

What would be any advice you could give to other brides?
If I could give a bride any advice, it would be to enjoy every second of the process and your special day. There are so many things you can get caught up on, but it's way more fun to be caught up in the love that is surrounding you and your future husband.

What are your future plans, honeymoon?
"We stayed a few extra days in Key West as a mini honeymoon but we also just booked a winter ski trip! From a sand wedding to the snow! As far as future plans, we're taking everyday as it comes! We're back with our "fur babies" and we're enjoying adventuring inner local area. With us both working in the school system, we are enjoying every last second until school begins again in mid August! I found a quote the other day that I put on our letter board because I loved it so much, it reads,"The rest of our life, is the best of our life." Just a fun a little reminder to see each day!!

Congratulations Chelsea and Drew!! We enjoyed your wedding celebration and we hope to see you again in the future!

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Wedding venue: Hyatt Centric Resort & Spa
Wedding Photography: Weddings By Romi
Wedding Planner: Simply You
Wedding Flowers: Karro Events
Wedding Officiant: Michael Vernon
DJ/Sound: Soundwave
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