Hawks Cay Resort sits on its own private 60-acre island in the heart of the Florida Keys on Duck Key, offering a self-contained island wedding experience with five pools, a full-service marina, and sweeping saltwater lagoon views from nearly every vantage point. The resort's dedicated wedding team has deep experience executing multi-day destination celebrations, from rehearsal dinners on the dock to sunset beach ceremonies and grand ballroom receptions. With on-site dolphin encounters, water sports, and spa services, Hawks Cay gives wedding guests a full Keys experience that goes well beyond the ceremony itself.
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 | 5:55 PM | 3:55 PM | 1.6″ |
| February | 6:17 PM | 4:17 PM | 1.9″ |
| March | 7:32 PM | 5:32 PM | 1.8″ |
| April | 7:45 PM | 5:45 PM | 1.8″ |
| May | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 2.7″ |
| June | 8:14 PM | 6:14 PM | 5.1″ |
| July | 8:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 3.6″ |
| August | 7:58 PM | 5:58 PM | 5.7″ |
| September | 7:28 PM | 5:28 PM | 6.1″ |
| October | 6:57 PM | 4:57 PM | 6.0″ |
| November | 5:36 PM | 3:36 PM | 2.4″ |
| December | 5:37 PM | 3:37 PM | 1.7″ |
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 DUCK KEY, 0.7 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Exclusive in-house catering
Bar / Alcohol
Full bar service through resort
Music Curfew
11:00 PM
Rental Hours
5 hrs included
Vendors
In-house catering required
Rain Backup Plan
Multiple indoor ballrooms and covered pavilions
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; island Keys location; book outside hurricane season
Verify Before You Book
Verify current packages, pricing, multi-day programming, and room block availability
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing lagoon — stunning Keys sunset views
Shade Coverage
Moderate — resort landscaping; waterfront areas exposed
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Private island saltwater lagoon, dock ceremony space, Keys sunset, resort marina, tropical grounds, five pool complex
61 Hawks Cay Blvd
Duck Key, FL
Parking
On-site parking; ample for event guests
Nearest Airport
Miami International Airport (MIA) · 85 mi
Guest Hotels
On-site — full room block and villa rentals available
