Set on a lush 27-acre oceanfront property in the heart of Islamorada, Cheeca Lodge & Spa has been the Florida Keys' premier resort wedding destination for decades. The property features a stunning private beach on the Atlantic, lush tropical gardens, a championship golf course, and multiple ceremony and reception spaces with sweeping ocean views. Cheeca's relaxed Keys vibe — barefoot luxury at its finest — creates a wedding atmosphere that is both elegant and effortlessly laid-back. Guests who arrive for the weekend rarely want to leave, making it ideal for multi-day destination wedding celebrations.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:54 PM | 3:54 PM | 1.0″ |
| February | 6:16 PM | 4:16 PM | 1.3″ |
| March | 7:31 PM | 5:31 PM | 1.3″ |
| April | 7:44 PM | 5:44 PM | 2.8″ |
| May | 7:59 PM | 5:59 PM | 2.4″ |
| June | 8:13 PM | 6:13 PM | 5.1″ |
| July | 8:14 PM | 6:14 PM | 3.9″ |
| August | 7:57 PM | 5:57 PM | 5.6″ |
| September | 7:27 PM | 5:27 PM | 8.1″ |
| October | 6:55 PM | 4:55 PM | 4.5″ |
| November | 5:35 PM | 3:35 PM | 1.6″ |
| December | 5:35 PM | 3:35 PM | 1.2″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from ISLAMORADA, 0.8 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Exclusive in-house catering
Bar / Alcohol
Full bar through resort
Music Curfew
11:00 PM
Rental Hours
5 hrs included
Vendors
In-house catering required; some flexibility on other vendors
Rain Backup Plan
Indoor ballroom and covered pavilion available
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; oceanfront Keys location; book outside hurricane season
Verify Before You Book
Verify current packages, capacity per space, and multi-day wedding programming options
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing Gulf side — legendary Keys sunsets
Shade Coverage
Garden areas well shaded; beach exposed
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Private Atlantic beach, tropical garden ceremony spaces, ocean view terraces, Keys sunset, resort dock and marina
81801 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada, FL
Parking
On-site parking; valet available for events
Nearest Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA) · 75 mi
Guest Hotels
On-site — 214 rooms; full room block available
