Accessible only by boat or seaplane, Little Palm Island Resort & Spa is one of the most exclusive and romantic wedding destinations in the entire United States. This private five-acre island in the Florida Keys Lower Keys offers just 30 thatched-roof bungalows, a world-class spa, and ceremony spaces on pristine sandy shores surrounded by turquoise Atlantic waters on every side. With its strict guest limit and extraordinary natural setting, every wedding here is an intimate, bespoke affair that genuinely transports couples and guests to another world. For those who want the ultimate escape, there is simply nowhere else like it.
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 | 5:57 PM | 3:57 PM | 1.9″ |
| February | 6:19 PM | 4:19 PM | 2.1″ |
| March | 7:34 PM | 5:34 PM | 1.7″ |
| April | 7:47 PM | 5:47 PM | 2.4″ |
| May | 8:01 PM | 6:01 PM | 3.8″ |
| June | 8:15 PM | 6:15 PM | 5.7″ |
| July | 8:16 PM | 6:16 PM | 4.8″ |
| August | 8:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 5.7″ |
| September | 7:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 7.5″ |
| October | 6:58 PM | 4:58 PM | 6.2″ |
| November | 5:38 PM | 3:38 PM | 2.2″ |
| December | 5:39 PM | 3:39 PM | 2.1″ |
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 BAHIA HONDA SP, 5.3 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Exclusive in-house catering — AAA Five Diamond culinary team
Bar / Alcohol
Full bar through resort
Music Curfew
10:00 PM
Vendors
In-house catering required; logistics for outside vendors require ferry transport
Rain Backup Plan
Indoor dining pavilion available
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; island location highly vulnerable; book outside hurricane season
Verify Before You Book
Verify current buyout pricing, ferry logistics, and booking lead times — very high demand
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing — world-class sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic
Shade Coverage
Palm canopy in garden areas; beach fully exposed
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Private island beach, turquoise Atlantic surrounding, thatched bungalows, sunset over open water, aerial seaplane views
28500 Overseas Hwy
Little Torch Key, FL
Parking
Mainland parking available at ferry dock; boat and seaplane transfers to island
Nearest Airport
Key West International (EYW) · 28 mi
Guest Hotels
On-site — 30 bungalows; full island buyout available for exclusive events