Showing posts with label Key West. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Key West. Show all posts

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Outside the Ballroom: Hard Rock Cafe, Key West, Florida





With it's gorgeous beaches and light hearted atmosphere, Key West screams out paradise. You can get married on the beach and then go right to the honeymoon. Anyone that's invited friends or family though need a venue to stop at in between.

Music probably comes in second right after paradise for things that Key West is known for. Just think Jimmy Buffet. This is why the Hard Rock Cafe Key West, stationed in the heart of downtown Key West and right on Duvall Street, screams out as the perfect venue.





It holds a wealth of history and not just music history. Legend has it that this old three-story Victorian style house is still haunted by the ghost of its original owner Robert Curry. You just might find him meandering the corridors of this unique cafe.

With two available floors and a capacity of 306, there is a good chance you can get a seat near the bar or on the patio.











What you need to know about this venue:
Location: 313 Duval St. Key West, FL 33040
Phone:+1-305-293-0230
Price range: $$$
Ceremony site: No
Reception site: Yes
Outside caterer's allowed: No
Parking available: Yes
Valet: Yes
Outdoor space: Yes
Capacity (without a dance floor): about 360
Styles: Vintage/Rocker, Beach

Outside the Ballroom: This is a series about discovering other amazing venues that exist for weddings and other events, ranging from castles, to traditional antique ballrooms, to bed and breakfasts, to anything that cannot be classified as a modern ballroom or meeting room. We also want to hear from you about the venues you've discovered, so please submit them in the comments or email them to info@pilsterphotography.net with Outside the Ballroom in the subject. For more info you can find it at the Introduction.

Friday, October 23, 2009

The Keys, Florida! Outtakes



One of the coolest things about going to a destination wedding (Part 1, Part 2), or even a wedding that is just a destination for me, is that I get to take the time to play tourist. I was lucky enough to have my awesome wife join me on this trip.

We had a great time enjoying Key West and then on the way back we stayed in Key Largo. We took the opportunity to go out and snorkel the reef. It's funny how different these two cities are. It's like comparing New York to a town in the middle of Kansas. Key West is party central with more tourists than you can count and always something to do. Key Largo was laid back without a central downtown. We found ourselves on the beach, sipping drinks and doing nothing in Key Largo.

Key West has great beaches and there is always something happening (We walked by a bar Saturday around noon and heard live music.), but it's relaxing in a different way than someplace like Key Largo.

















































Everything is bigger in Key West!

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Pedicabs, Elvis, Steel Drums, a Key West Wedding! 2of2



The next day we had the beach wedding. (In case you missed Part 1)

I'm no good at surprises, I have to get this one out there.

So as we're coming back on the Pedicabs Tracie tells me she saw Elvis at The Bull. I asked them if they minded heading over there to get a couple shots with him. He gave us a song. "Blue Moon" what else!



Now that that's done, back to the day.





















Melvin "Toko Irie" was this amazing steel drum drummer. He played for the ceremony and then partied with us all night. He definitely loves what he does and that passion rubs off on everyone!



















Now this is a great idea. A pedicab parade!









After the parade and our little side trip to see Elvis, it was time for the reception to begin!















Not sure what this was about, not sure if I want to know.

















So just before the party starts to wind down Melvin starts to play "Hot Hot Hot," and starts to get wild. Everyone starts to get wild! The guy knows how to run a party!





And the night winds down...



And if you didn't get enough...



In case you are curious here are some of the wedding pros and locations.
Rehearsal was at Alonzo's Oyster Bar
Rehearsal cruise was with Fury sunset sailing
We all stayed at Simonton Court Historic Inn and Cottages
The wedding was on Smathers Beach
Transportation was A&M Moped
PediCab Parade by Perfect Pedicab
Reception was at the Hard Rock along Duval Street
A cameo by Bobby J as Elvis at The Bull
Dress is from White House | Black Market
The ceremony was performed by Ron Scott of Chapel by the Sea
http://keywestwedding.com
On Steel Drums was Melvin "Toko Irie"

Thanks for helping Liz and me have a great time in the Keys!

Monday, October 19, 2009

Key West with Tracie and Scott! Need I say more? Part 1of2







One thing that I always seem to be bad at is narrowing down my photos for a blog post. I can never squeeze them all into one entry, so you're going to have to suffer through two. Well that is if you can call looking at beautiful sunsets and gorgeous people suffering. There are definitely going to be some surprises in part 2, so check back in a couple days!

What an awesome trip, and it was truly an excursion. What better way to start off a wedding than everyone jumping on a sunset cruise after a rehearsal dinner! A great way to prepare for the next day













So part of shooting a wedding in a new place is experiencing a new place. I love to show my clients some of my experiences, and Key West has a lot of them!

Anyone have a dollar for Spidey? Apparently the newspaper business isn't paying enough.









Apparently people do look at the pictures on my website. If you saw another beach wedding I shot earlier this year you might recognize this and a few other really cool ideas!



A poem by Dave Matthews was left for every guest at their seat.





Tracie was such an awesomely relaxed bride. She went out and explored the town and jumped in the pool before getting ready. I guess this is just the culture of a Key West wedding!









She even took some time with her groom!







Time to start getting ready!



















Stylin!



The only way to travel in Key West!









And this is just the warm-up, wait until you see the rest!

In case you are curious here are some of the wedding pros and locations.
Rehearsal was at Alonzo's Oyster Bar
Rehearsal cruise was with Fury sunset sailing
We all stayed at Simonton Court Historic Inn and Cottages
The wedding was on Smathers Beach
Transportation was A&M Moped
Reception was at the Hard Rock along Duval Street
Dress is from White House | Black Market
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