Wedding Packages
About Our Packages
Enjoy the True Feel of Florida with the Sun Kissing your skin and the smell of the fresh gulf water blowing in the ocean Breeze, While You and Your guests travel on the Park’s Tram service to the drop off site.
You and your guests will then walk 800 feet across a bridge with a beautiful view of a mangrove estuary with a variety of wildlife on your way to Experience a beachside ceremony at this secluded beach location. Once there, your guests will have full access to the Amazing sunset view A picturesque location for your large or small dream wedding.
Location is any available beach spot that is open. Location on the beach can change up to the day of. Locations include south beach, north beach or mid beach. The venue director will discuss in more detail.
Ceremony arch will be broken down after ceremony and arch photos once photographer is done with arch. The breakdown must be completed by sunset.
North Beach
North Point is a section of our venues, For ceremony Only. Located just Foot Steps away from the parking area At the north Entrance of lovers key Island. your guests get to enjoy our beautiful surroundings as they stroll to the wedding destination. Ideally this location is for a more intimate wedding ceremony. With no concessions, facilities or shelters, North Beach is located on Big Carlos Pass.
Mid Beach
Mid Beach is a secluded section of our venues, For ceremony Only. Located just 1,000 feet from the parking area, there is no need for Tram service and your guests get to enjoy our beautiful surroundings as they stroll to the wedding destination. Ideally this location is for a magnificent wedding ceremony. With no concessions, facilities or shelters, Mid Beach promises to be a quiet location for your special day.
South Beach/Gazebo
For the larger, more elaborate celebrations, we recommend South Beach With the Gazebo. Your guests will travel by the Park’s private Tram service to this secluded beach location. Once there your guests will have full access to the amenities along with your wedding celebration. A picturesque location for your large or small dream wedding.
Welcome and Discovery Center
Our new building broke ground in 2020 and finished in 2021 it is a indoor option that would be paired with a ceremony only location. Or ceremony and cocktail hour.
This is a great option for turtle season to stay later into the evening or a wonderful weather back up.
Luxury Beach Picnic
Cost: $450 for 1.5 hours of service.
Also: 17% DEP fee, 3% CIF fee, 10% Gratuity will be added to all invoices along with 6.5% sales tax and entrance fee of $2 per person.
Book a relaxing Evening watching the sunset with someone special and Enjoying a tasteful treat. Clinking champagne glasses to toast the
special occasion. This option is perfect for a memorable proposal, anniversary, or Special occasion.
Includes:
- Reserved and Taped off area on the beach
- Set up and Break down of event rental Items (Boho umbrella, Beach blanket, table, pillows, place setting for two)
- charcuterie tray for two with waters
Details:
- Add Ons include: champagne Toast ($30)
- Additional hour $75
Ceremony only
Package Price: $1000 1.5 hours of service.
Per person cost: $8
Also: 17% DEP fee, 3% CIF fee, 10% Gratuity will be added to all invoices along with 6.5%
sales tax and entrance fee of $2 per person.
ASK US ABOUT ELOPEMENT AND ENGAGEMENT OPTIONS!
Ceremony Location south beach to left of bridge.
Per Person cost includes:
• Ceremony white Resin chair
• Entrance fee into the park
Includes:
- Reserved and taped off secluded beach location for you and your guests Labor to Set up and break down ceremony rentals.
- Two pole Mohogany or white arch with cross beam and white linen
- Option of a ceremony table with white linen
- Additional Add on includes Champagne toast for $8 per person served in a plastic crystal flute. Up to 30 guests.
- Water cooler with ice $3 per person.
Ceremony and Reception
Package Price: $3500 5 hours of service.
Done by 11pm additional hour is $350
Per person cost: $23
Also: 17% DEP fee, 3% CIF fee, 10% Gratuity will be added to all invoices along with 6.5% sales tax and entrance fee of $2 per person.
Ceremony Location: south beach to left of bridge.
Reception Location: Welcome and Discovery
center (WDC)
Per Person cost includes:
• Ceremony white Resin chair for ceremony and reception each guest needs 2 chairs, unless standing at the ceremony.
• Entrance fee into the park
• Round or banquet table with linen and linen napkin.
Includes:
- Ceremony Package Set up
- Reception set up and break down of NRM rentals
- Removal and replacement of picnic tables at WDC
- Reservation of WDC for 4 hours does not include exhibit hall.
- Rehearsal prior to the Event.
Event Package #3: Full Venue - Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and Reception
November - April
Includes:
- Unlimited email communication with our on-site Venue Coordinator
- Golf cart ride to photo locations for couple
- Coordination of all deliveries and vendors for the event day
- Labor to rope off, set up, and break-down all rental items through NRM
- Contracted reservation for your beach location And Gazebo with 5 picnic tables
- Includes after hour Tram (4:45pm-9:45pm)
Included Rentals:
- Gazebo Lights, Gazebo Drapes, and Hooded Lights for Gazebo Walkway
- Two 6" Banquet Tables w/poly Linen
- Two Pole Bamboo Arch with white linen
Details:
- Five hours of service
- Location: South Beach / Gazebo
- Package Price: $3,150.00 + Per Person Rate
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*This package ENDS at 10pm*
you may add on additional hours with approval*
Per Person Pricing All Year
Pic-Nic Tables are included with the Gazebo Rental. The price Below is for Ceremony chair and then utilize the picnic tables for Dining with the Event key #3  or for Ceremony only #1 .
$7.75 – White padded Folding Chair and Entrance Fee
into the Park
$8.75 – Mahogany Brown Folding Chair and Entrance
Fee into the Park
Chair, Entrance Fee and Table Pricing
With this Pricing you would add $125.00 for Pic-nic table Removal: This Pricing Includes the Moving of Chair from ceremony to Reception: A Table To Dine at Either Round or Banquet With Solid Poly Colored Linen. This is For Event Key #2 and #3.
$14.75– White Padded Folding Chair: Moving of Chair From Ceremony to Dinner table at Reception: and Entrance Fee into the Park.
$15.75– Mahogany Wood Padded Folding Chair: Moving of Chair From Ceremony to Dinner table at Reception: and Entrance Fee into the Park.
Specialty Table and Chair Up Charge
To be added onto Original Pricing Per Person:
- Delivery and Pick up Fee of $195.00
- Chiavari Chair with cushion: +$4.95pp
- Farm Style Chair with Cushion: +$4.95pp
- Farm Style Table Does not include Linen: +$10.60pp
Per COVID19 guests are responsible for moving chair
Welcome and discovery center Max Capacity
Upstairs in the classroom is 50 people
Downstairs is 80-100 people.
Any additional guests a tent will need to be rented at the client’s expense.
Event insurance is required to proceed with a event at Lovers Key.
Hiring a Wedding Coordinator is advised.
Lovers key Beach weddings (NRM) Requires a Revised timeline and vendor list 2 weeks out from the event date, along with Final Payment.
Deposit of 50% of package price is required to reserve the selected available date. Deposits are accepted in the form of check made out to Nature Recreation Management llc.
A Rehearsal can be held on site the day prior to the event however it is not included in the package price and needs to be pre scheduled between the times of 10am and 1pm. NRM will provide a Template prior and Perform the rehearsal with you.
Entrance fees are not waived the day of rehearsal. Rehearsal is strongly advised but not
required. Rehearsal fee is $150 plus $2 per person.
Discovery Package #4: -Great for Ceremony & Cocktail hour or Reception Only
Includes:
- Unlimited email communication with our on-site Venue Coordinator
- Golf cart ride to photo locations for couple
- Coordination of all deliveries and vendors for the event day.
- Labor to rope off, Set up, Break down All Rental Items Through NRM
- Contracted reservation for your beach location at mid beach And Welcome and Discovery Center
Included Rentals:
- Two 6” Banquet Tables w/poly Linen
- Two Pole Bamboo Arch With white linen
- up to 60 white resin chairs for ceremony (reception table, Linens chair and entrance fee are the per person fee)
Details:
- 3 hours of service
- Mid beach or North Beach for ceremony & Welcome Center for Reception
- Site Fee: $2450.00+Per Person Rate
- *This package is great for turtle season
Discovery Package #5: (Full Venue) Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and Reception
Included:
- Unlimited email communication with our on-site Venue Coordinator
- Golf cart ride to photo locations for couple
- Coordination of all deliveries and vendors for the event day.
- Labor to rope off, Set up, Break down All Rental Items Through NRM
- Contracted reservation for your beach location and Welcome and Discovery Center
Included Rentals:
- Two 6” Banquet Tables w/poly Linen, Two Pole Bamboo Arch With white linen
- Two Pole Bamboo Arch with White Linen
- up to 60 white resin padded chairs for ceremony. (Reception table, Linens, chair, and entrance fee are the per person fee.)
Details:
- 5 hours of service
- Location: Mid Beach or North Beach for Ceremony & Welcome Center for Reception
- Package Price: $3150.00+Per Person Rate
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*This package ENDS at 10pm*
you may add on additional hours with approval*
Discovery Package #6: (Full Venue) Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and Reception
Includes:
- Unlimited email communication with our on-site Venue Coordinator
- Golf cart ride to photo locations for couple
- Coordination of all deliveries and vendors for the event day
- Labor to rope off, set up, and break down all rental items through NRM
- Contracted reservation for your beach location, Gazebo and Welcome and Discovery center
- Includes 2 hours of after hour tram to the Gazebo with Lights and White Drapes hung inside (ceremony to start at 4pm) last tram from beach at 7pm to go to reception at Welcome Center
Included Rentals:
- Two 6” Banquet Tables w/poly Linen, Two Pole Bamboo Arch With white linen
- Two Pole Bamboo Arch with White Linen
- up to 60 white resin padded chairs for ceremony. (Reception table, Linens, chair, and entrance fee are the per person fee.)
Details:
- 6 hours of service (4pm - 10pm)
- Location: South Beach for Cocktail Hour and Ceremony & Welcome Center for Reception
- Package Price: $4150.00+Per Person Rate
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*This package ENDS at 10pm*
you may add on additional hours with approval* - *This package can be customized to fit timeline of client*
Per Person Pricing for Discovery Center Events
Welcome Center Max Capacity for sit down dinner is 60 people
to have space for dancing
- $14.75 - White padding Folding Chair: (ceremony chair included in the package) reception chair with round or banquet table and solid colored linen. Also includes entry fee into the park.
- $15.75 - Mahogany Wood Padded Folding Chair: (white ceremony chair included in package) reception chair with round banquet table and solid colored linen. Also includes entry fee into the park.
- Six 6ft classroom style tables are included with the WDC classroom rental. These are to stay in the classroom along with 40 black and blue chairs, chair covers can be rented if you go with this option.
"Turtle Package"
Discounted pricing of the Event Keys: Applies May-October Only
*Some Events Do Not Require Lights we can adjust Pricing Accordingly*
Sea Turtle Nesting Season Occurs May 1st to October 31st
Nesting Season on any South West Florida Beach. During that period of time, the park observes the “lights out” mandate of 9:00p.m. That means that all activity on the beach (including clean up) must be completed by 9:00 p.m. All events must end by 8:30 p.m. and clean up must begin.
Turtle Package #7: The Basic Wedding Ceremony Key
May- October
Includes:
- Two Pole Bamboo Arch
- Reserved Beach Site
- Labor to set up and break down NRM rentals
- Wedding Ceremony Rehearsal (one day prior to the event)
- Golf cart ride to photo locations for couple
Details:
- 1.5 hours of service
- Mid or North Beach Only
- Site Fee: $475.00 + Per Person Rate
Turtle Package #8: Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour or Reception Only
May - October
Includes:
- Unlimited email communication with our on-site Venue Coordinator
- Golf cart ride to photo locations for couple
- Coordination of all deliveries and vendors for the event day
- Labor to rope off, set up, and break down all rental items through NRM
- Contracted reservation for your beach location and Gazebo with 5 picnic tables (seats 30 guests)
- Includes 2 Hours of After Hour Tram
Included Rentals:
- Gazebo Drapes
- Two 6" Banquet Tables w/poly Linen
- Two Pole Bamboo Arch with white linen
Details:
- Three hours of service
- -No Lighting-
- Location: South Beach / Gazebo
- Package Price: $1,600.00 + Per Person Rate
Turtle Package #9: Full Venue - Ceremony, Cocktail Hour and Reception
May - October
Includes:
- Unlimited email communication with our on-site Venue Coordinator
- Golf cart ride to photo locations for couple
- Coordination of all deliveries and vendors for the event day
- Labor to rope off, set up, and break-down all rental items through NRM
- Contracted reservation of beach location and Gazebo with 5 picnic tables (seats 30 guests)
- Includes 3 Hours of After Hour Tram
Included Rentals:
- Gazebo Lights, Gazebo Drapes, and Hooded Lights for Gazebo Walkway
- Two 6" Banquet Tables w/poly Linen
- Two Pole Bamboo Arch with white linen
Details:
- Four hours of service
- -Lighting-
- Location: South Beach / Gazebo
- Package Price: $2,250.00 + Per Person Rate
Ceremony Site
- 4 Post Bamboo Arch w/4 piece draped – Upcharge $195
- Ask about our Special Styled Arch options
- Sand Ceremony Table with linen and white sash – $25
- White Padded chairs $5.75
- Mahogany Brown Padded chairs $6.75
Tables
- 60″ Round Table with solid color linens great for cocktail hour – $44 each
- 30″ high cocktail table with solid color linens & sash – $38 each
- 8′ banquet table with solid color linens (catering) – $48 each
- 6′ banquet table with solid color linens (cake/cards/DJ) – $38 each
- Serpentine table with solid colored linen (bar/cake/sweatheart) $43
Aisle Décor
- Six Sheppard Hooks with Lanterns – $120
- Four 6′ Palm trees – $18 each
Certerpieces
- Glass Vase with white pillar candle, sand and shells – $8 each
Lighting
- Tiki torches with citronella oil – $8 each (not lit during turtle season)
- Beach Hollywood Lights 40’x40′ area – $500 (dining in the sand)
- Fire Pit on the Beach (includes wood and attendant) – $165
Miscellaneous Items
- Outdoor heaters – $210
- Volley Net and Ball – $125
- Lawn Games
Tenting Items – Quote upon request plus $500 service fee when getting a tent. Fees that apply (rental, set up, break down, delivery and service fee)
Beverage options available for ceremony only
Additional linens subject to $45 shipping fee (ceremony only)
- Chair Sashes (solid colors) – $4 each
- Solid Cloth Napkins (solid colors) – $1.75 each
- Picnic Table Linens – $21 each
- Custom Linens also available (prints and fabrics)
Additional Fees
- Additional Event Time with Tram $350/ hour
- Set up and break down of personal items $35 per standard storage bin, $3 per loose item to be brought to Lovers Key one day prior to make inventory list and paid for in site that day. $75 repack fee.
- Non Preferred Vendor Fee (applies only to Food and Alcohol caterers) $500
- Delivery Fee for Specialty chairs (farm, Chiavari, Cocktail Stools) Specialty Tables (Farm) $195
- Delivery fee for linens $45
- 17% DEP fee – this is a Protection fee and Commission to the state park systems.
- Removal and replacement of Picnic Tables $125