I can't put into words how amazing Trinity and her team were. The food was delicious and their team…read morepaid so much attention to all the little details. Trinity made our wedding day feel less stressful the entire time. She literally helped me get out of my heels and into my slippers. If you're looking for a caterer who provides yummy food annnnnd takes care of you, this is the place to go to.

Issues Encountered: 1. Lack of Communication: Despite…read moremultiple attempts to communicate my specific preferences and requirements, there was a noticeable lack of responsiveness from Trinity. This created unnecessary stress in the weeks leading up to the event and added cost to me. See examples below. 2. Did not follow through with what was promised. 3. Over-billing/deceptive billing practices/pressure-billing 4. Lack of professionalism 5. Very poor execution of my vision The following examples illustrate why I would not recommend this company: 1. I booked their services in early June and at this time had initial conversations with Trinity regarding my vision and planning/designing services that Trinity was going to facilitate. Then on July 5th, I sent a follow up email confirm décor options/cake etc. An entire month went by without any response from Trinity or her team, which prompted me to write another email on August 10th expressing my frustration; finally, Trinity called me that day. I was asked to create a pinterest board for her so she had a better idea of my vision which I worked very hard on in order to paint a clear picture and completed promptly. On September 5th, I once again had to initiate contact in order to go over MANY specifics that were still not confirmed on her end (flowers, stage, dance floor, lighting etc.). I made multiple requests to see the décor options she had available so I could finalize my tablescape vision, and was told that I could view them in their warehouse in Oct the day of our tasting, didn't happen. Now just weeks before my wedding in November, I still haven't received any confirmation regarding flowers, staging, dance floor, lighting, or their optional décor items! I sent another text asking to confirm flowers on November 1st, she responded that she would confirm that following day. A week goes by and still no follow up. I request to set another phone call, she responded 5 days later, we set a time to chat, she never called. Now just 3 weeks before my wedding, I still don't have any quote for lighting, staging, dance floor, or flowers! Not to mention, I had to send pictures of my vision multiple times (why did I work so hard on my pinterest board??). Finally, on November 22, two weeks before my wedding, I receive a quote for the rental items previously mentioned and flowers which resulted in an increase of approx.. $10,000 to our final invoice!! Because she waited until last minute to provide me with this quote, I had literally no time to get other quotes, and had to just eliminate a lot of what I wanted. Upon expressing my frustration of the lack of communication and the pressure placed on upon me due to limited timing, she used the excuse that "no one is responding, because they are so busy"; keep in my mind that she had MONTHS to receive these quotes but SHE waited last minute to confirm them. I ended up reaching out to the rental company she was using for the dance floor and lighting, and immediately got a response and a new quote that was $1,000 less! That turned out to be the best decision, because working directly with this rental company was a breeze and the responded to me IMMEDIATELY. 2. On my original signed contract, the invoice delineated bartender costs as $55/unit. On my final invoice, the cost increased to $275/unit. 3. On the original signed contract, the invoice delineated set up/breakdown cost as $0. This was consistent with their website and contract stating that set up and breakdown was included and at no additional cost. However, on my final invoice my set up/breakdown cost was now $525. Trinity stated that the cost was "always" $500, and that she only charged an additional $25 for the extra roses and 5 extra people, which is a frankly a complete lie. I saved pdf's of all the invoices, including the original one signed in June and all the subsequent versions up until the final invoice provided on Dec. 7th. It went from $0, to $300, to $525, with the latter increased price only appearing on the FINAL invoice I received. 4. On the day of my wedding, not only did Trinity's team arrive 2 hours late to set up (Trinity herself didn't get there till much later even), but multiple of these extra helpers were kids! There were two young girls setting up the décor for my reception tables, with no direction mind you. Absolutely unacceptable. 5. In addition, I bought hundreds of candles for my tablescape décor and was very clear of my vision and adamant that I wanted a lot of candles to be placed on the tables; Trinity ignored my request, stating "she didn't want to overload the tables". So instead, my round tables had maybe 4-5 candles and looked pathetic, and wasted my money due to numerous unused candles! ...see wedding wire for full review.

Mari is truly the best in the business! From the moment I…read morestarted looking for a wedding planner, I felt completely overwhelmed--until I spoke with Mari. On our very first call, we instantly clicked. She asked all the right questions about our budget, aesthetic, and the overall feel I wanted for our wedding. Before we even officially booked her, she suggested Coconut Palm Inn as a potential venue. That alone showed how much she genuinely cares about her clients and their vision. The next week, I toured Coconut Palm Inn and immediately fell in love--it was exactly what I had imagined. In just one conversation, Mari understood my vision perfectly. My fiancé and I wanted an "Old Florida" feel throughout our wedding, and Mari nailed it, from the venue down to the vendor recommendations. She kept me on budget (which I so appreciated!) and found creative alternatives to make my Pinterest dream wedding come to life. Her communication and professionalism are unmatched--she's detail-oriented, organized, and always follows up. She even sends recap notes after phone calls so you can review everything later, which was a total game changer during the planning process. Working with Mari over the past year has been such an honor. Yes, she was our wedding planner, but I also gained an incredible friend in the process. It's rare to meet someone who can make one of the most stressful experiences feel effortless and fun. Mari is an absolute rockstar in the wedding industry. Her team, her perspective, her attention to detail--everything is top-notch. If you're looking for someone to bring your dream wedding to life while keeping you calm, supported, and excited every step of the way, Mari is the planner you want in your corner

We had our office Christmas party with them last night and it was amazing!! Chef John's made us one…read moreof the best meals we ever had and the service from the entire team was exceptional, from the planning to the setup to the event itself I felt like a party guest in my own home. If you have an event in the Keys I highly recommend them

The resort was very welcoming, staff are all gems and definitely will be coming back…read more Great location, a bit of seaweed but it was not affecting the amenities. You have paddle boards, kayaks, bicycles, plus several other activities on site. Coming during school time also makes it even better since no influx of kids will be on the premises. This will definitely allow for a better relax time.

From the moment we arrived at Islander Resort, we knew we were in for something special. While our…read morefirst night didn't go as planned, what truly stood out was how quickly and genuinely the management team stepped in to make things right the very next day. That level of care and accountability speaks volumes. This resort is truly a slice of paradise, beautiful oceanfront views, gorgeous rooms, bungalows facing the pristine private beach, multiple pools, lush tropical grounds, on-site dining, and endless activities that make it impossible to get bored. Whether you're lounging by the water, enjoying a cocktail at the bar, biking around the property, or just soaking in the peaceful island vibe, there's something for everyone. It's a slow pace ñ, relaxing feel; like you're on your own private island. Although we weren't able to kayak or fully enjoy the beach due to sargassum during our stay, it just gives us the perfect reason to come back and experience it all next time! But what made our stay unforgettable was the PEOPLE. A huge heartfelt thank you for superb customer service and for being such a kind, dog-loving resort family; it meant the world to us traveling with our pup. Angela, Dolce, Vanessa, Josh, William, your love for animals and leadership clearly shines through your incredible team; your attention to detail, warmth, and friendliness elevated our entire experience. Charlene, our incredible server at the Tides; you have a wonderful future ahead, thank you for all the love and attention you poured out to us and Bane! You didn't all just meet our expectations; you exceeded them. We truly could not have asked for a better way to celebrate our special day, and we are already looking forward to coming back. Food for thought; the yellowtail snapper fish sandwich at the Tides was incredible and so was the smash burger. The pina coladas were fantastic too. We weren't a fan of the Drift restaurant although it was pretty; the food at the tides bar was much better; think of elevated Bar food but freshly curated. Most importantly they are dog friendly ( no breed or weight restrictions) ; make sure your dog is well trained. We took our big boy and he felt like a prince with his complimentary Islander Bandana and fire hydrant poop bag dispenser; but he is a quiet boy and well behaved . The resort will not tolerate bad behaved dogs or barkers. So please don't ruin it for the rest of us that have well behaved, big dogs, get banned because others don't know how to control their own four legged children.

Miss Thorn and crew were very hospitable, offering great suggestions of things to do and…read morerestaurants . Clean rooms, eclectic decor, great breakfasts, great friendly staff highly recommend a visit

We opted to stay in Casa Thorn as a quieter alternative to Key West. We splurged on the Secret…read moreGarden room, a gorgeous room with a private patio and entrance. First off, the B&B is one of a kind. Thorn has assembled an incredible array of artifacts from her travels around the world, everything from original Tiffany lamps to Balinese furniture to Vegas showgirl outfits. It's like your grandma's house, if you had the world's coolest grandma. Be sure to poke around the main house and ask to see the other rooms, if they're unoccupied. The caretakers will be happy to oblige, and they know plenty of stories behind the objects. Back to the Secret Garden Room. The pictures on the website do it justice. That headboard is incredible. The walls are all almost all glass, opening to let in the fresh Florida air. It's very secluded from the rest of the house, with a private patio for breakfast. The semi-outdoor shower is fun but does tend to get the bathroom floor very wet. The fridge is handy if you visit the local restaurants and have leftovers (you will). The breakfasts were good, and it was nice to enjoy them privately. The caretakers schedule a time tor coffee service, and give you about a half hour to sip it and relax before bringing breakfast. The caretakers will give you a pass to the town beach, which is about 15 minute walk, and is a quiet alternative to any of the busy public beaches on the Keys. The house features a small unheated pool, but it didn't get much action in February. (We used it happily, as the temperature was about as good as it gets in Boston.) It also has a small roof deck, though we didn't spend much time there.

Excellent venue and well setup for a big or an intimate wedding. Right on the water with cute…read moretiki-huts. We had a great time!

We went here for a beautiful wedding. Only main issue is how hot it was. I really wish they had…read more'misters' to spray us with and big overhead fans. It is a beautiful venue and the staff was really nice. Halfway through I had to change my heels as my feet couldn't handle the hard packed sand any more. The food was very good. Salad, chicken, rice, meat. Unfortunately, after they cut the wedding cake they invited everyone to come to the dance floor and the cake was taken away. So hardly anyone got to eat the cake!

My daughter was married here this weekend. The amenities for families to stay were spotless clean,…read morethe grounds were beautiful. The wedding details were all taken care of. The staff was so friendly and access to docks and beach were steps from front door. The wedding was beautiful and venue a 10!!!

Dream Bay Resort was everything I dreamed of when thinking of my wedding! If you want a beach…read morewedding at a good price look no further! There are 5 houses located on the property and we rented all 5 (for a reasonable price!). This allowed us to have the entire property to ourselves (which isover 2 acres) and it also allowed us to have people stay right on property with their own space. We were able to have a full weekend of fun. On Friday we had people over that were already in the area for a cookout on the beach. We used one of the speakers on property to connect our music to and just had a relaxing time. On Saturday we had our reception and Bryan and Meegan setup the tables and lights just how we wanted them. The reception was perfect - everyone could be spaced out and sit and relax wherever they wanted to on the property; using the hammock, sitting under one of the many tiki huts, at the beautiful bar, or just relaxing near the beach. On Sunday we had people come back by to use the facilities. There are kayaks, paddleboards, and sand toys that we used. We also bought a couple fishing poles and were able to catch fish right off the dock (you caught a fish everytime you threw your line in!). Everyone enjoyed themselves and had a nice relaxing time. We saw a shark, many fish, manatees, and dolphins. We will definitely be back for family trips! Many people that commented that they wanted to rent the whole place out for vacations as well. Meegan and Bryan did a fantastic job checking in on our needs and making sure everything was going well for us and our guests. If we needed anything they were quick to assist and gave us great advice on where to eat and things to see and do.

This was our second year staying at the Amara Cay, and what an enjoyable experience both times. We…read morewere allowed early check in which is such a nice amenity. Check in was quick, and very friendly with recommendations. Our room was on the second floor again, this time an ocean front and wow - it's worth it. We had the courtyard view last time and it's also a very pretty view - you can't lose. The pool area and bar is so wonderful - very scenic, and the service at the bar is great. They have a great menu for lunch options that they bring out to you. The room was very clean, modern, and spacious. You can request a microwave if you need too! There are bikes, paddle boards, and kayaks for rental for free. Lots of things going on in between the three resorts - we wish we'd had a chance to try the yoga! We will be back for years to come.

I have been staying at Amara Cay for more than a decade, going back to when it was still a Hampton…read moreInn, and it has always been one of my favorite places in the Florida Keys. Unfortunately, this experience was extremely disappointing. The day before my trip, I came down with a cold and decided not to travel. At the same time, I accidentally dropped my phone in the pool and could not make calls. I immediately used my tablet to email both Booking.com and Amara Cay to cancel my reservation. Despite my efforts, the cancellation was not properly handled. When I finally got a replacement phone and called 24 hours later, I was passed back and forth between Amara Cay and Booking.com with no resolution. I was ultimately charged for both nights as a "no-show." Even more frustrating, according to the stated policy, a no-show should result in a charge for one night, not two. Amara Cay later emailed me twice saying they would look into the matter, but no one ever followed up. After more than ten years of being a loyal guest, I am very disappointed. Unfortunately, this experience has caused me to cross Amara Cay off my list. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this hotel to others.

Liz and her team are the BEST! I could go on and on about my experience as a recent bride to be!…read moreFrom our first call to the final day, everything was seamless. Liz stays so on top of every detail (even details I didn't realize we needed!) and she truly orchestrated my dream wedding. If you are a South Florida bride and are deciding if you need a planner, the answer is 100% yes! I couldn't have done any of this without her. I will forever be grateful to Island Life Events!

We used Island Life Events for our wedding this past Saturday. Our coordinator, Sarah, was AMAZING!…read moreShe was on top of everything, made the entire process stress free and seamless, and she was a pleasure to work with. We could not have done it without her and HIGHLY recommend ILE! We also have to express our gratitude to the owner, Liz, who really took time and explained everything from the start and made the contracting part of the process so easy! Island Life Events are on top of everything and really know how to make a Bride feel at ease.