Still on cloud nine from our dream elopement in Key West We trusted Conch Concierge Weddings with our elopement wedding in Key West and it was truly beyond anything we could have ever imagined. They did absolutely everything: planning, photography, officiating, florals, and even transportation; making the entire experience seamless and completely stress-free. From the very beginning, Rasa and Michael felt like people we had known forever. Their warmth, kindness, and calm energy made us feel completely at ease, allowing us to truly be present and soak in every second of our day. Rasa is pure magic. Not only is she an incredibly talented photographer and creative, but she's also an artist in every sense. My bouquet was breathtaking! It was filled with vibrant tropical flowers and wrapped with lace from my dress, which made it feel so personal and meaningful. My husband's boutonniere was stunning. The greenery she chose was so unique and elevated the entire look. Every detail she touched was intentional and beautiful! And the way she captured our day...we have no words. Rasa's eye for photography is unmatched. The photos, the videos, the moments; everything feels like a fairytale. She turned our memories into something we will cherish forever. She captured both still photos and short video clips throughout the day and then transformed them into breathtaking videos. We received our short video the very next day, and our full gallery just a week later, which is unbelievable. Our family and friends are in awe about how creative, elegant, and absolutely stunning everything turned out. Michael created the most heartfelt, personal ceremony for us. Through their thoughtful planning process, he took the time to truly understand our story, and it showed in every word. It was emotional, genuine, and perfectly "us." His gentle presence made the moment even more special. We chose the photo experience package, which allowed us to have a first look at the beautiful Casa Marina Key West where we were staying (a moment I will never forget ). Then, we were whisked away to Smathers Beach where we said "I do" with the ocean as our backdrop. We explored more beautiful spots for photos and wrapped up the most perfect morning by 11:00 AM. From there, we were transported in a pristine van to Smathers Beach for our ceremony, and then to two additional locations for photos. Every part of the timeline was thoughtfully planned and executed perfectly by Rasa and Michael. They kept us laughing and smiling along the way. It was intimate, joyful, stress-free, and full of love; everything we dreamed of and more. They even recommended the most breathtaking restaurant for our wedding lunch at Louie's Backyard, which was the perfect ending to the most perfect day. It's such a beautiful thing to meet two people for the first time and trust them with something so important, while exceeding every expectation. They brought our vision to life so flawlessly. With their guidance, support, and genuine kindness, we were able to fully relax, be ourselves, and truly soak in every moment. Rasa and Michael didn't just plan our wedding...they gave us an experience we will carry in our hearts forever. We are beyond grateful for this experience and truly would not change a single thing. If you're thinking about getting married in Key West--this is your sign to choose Conch Concierge. read more

If communication is important to you, you're better off selecting a different wedding planner. Michael and Rasa could not have been less communicative with us. We (58m in NC, 61m in VA) chose Conch Concierge a year prior to our June 2025 destination wedding, and things started out well enough. Until we started asking questions. "Can you review our invitation text to make sure we haven't overlooked anything?" "When do you recommend we mail invitations?" "Why does our paid retainer show as both a credit and a charge?" After prompting them for responses, we finally heard from them after anywhere from 10 to 19 days. We had to text them after being left waiting for a video call to start. Rasa appeared -- late, of course -- with no apology or explanation. We expressed our concern about their lack of responsiveness. Michael acknowledged their shortcomings and assured us, "Moving forward, we are committed to providing the responsiveness and clarity you rightfully expect." That did not happen. As we ordered the contents of our swag bags, we had them delivered to their office. There were about 10 total deliveries. Each time, we alerted them in advance about what was arriving and asked that they (1) verify the contents, and (2) notify us that the items were what we ordered. We asked this every time. They told us they would let us know. We didn't get a single confirmation. Not one. Zero out of ten. Although Rasa did end up confirming the shipments for us the week before the wedding, at that point it was entirely too late to reorder anything that might have been missing. Fortunately, our shippers fulfilled their end of the agreement and delivered what was ordered. But in the weeks leading up to the wedding, Conch Concierge left us completely in the dark. And lastly, we are now 68 days past our wedding and have not heard a peep about our photos. Nothing. Our contract reads "Estimated delivery for your online proofing album is approximately 30 days." Yes, it says "estimated" and "approximately." And things happen. What apparently doesn't happen with Conch Concierge, however, is communication. We have no clue regarding the status of our photos. But that's what we've come to expect from them. We're holding out to see how long it takes them to acknowledge us. (We're guessing this review might light a fire under them.) read more

We reserved a official during 07/2021 but had planned to come down and get married the year before. We are from Pennsylvania and actually picked this company from Yelp reviews. It was so easy to pick your package, pay and leave a tip on their site. We did have to go to town hall early in the morning to get a marriage certificate. That took about 20 minutes. We were getting married at 12pm so we had plenty of time to walk around and get coffee and breakfast. As for the ceremony, we told them we were just basic laid back people that love to travel and have fun. We were given a place to meet on the beach with a photographer they provided. The ceremony was both loving and hilarious. We both promised to continue loving each other until the end of time. But if there is a zombie apocalypse, we promise to eat each other last. (We didn't ask to do a zombie theme but we were laughing hard). We did have one hiccup. The jets from the navy base were doing runs up the beach, which actually added to the experience as we are both from military families. Our officiant was so cool and friendly. He even cracked the joke of "you've been together for 7 years and now your getting married? That isn't normal for the 7 year itch" We explained Covid messed everything up. He was amazing. The photographer was awesome. We only had about 20 minutes with her and she took fantastic shots. We asked if we could use our towel in a few pictures and she said sure. She had no idea what a terrible towel was and was totally surprised when I pulled it out of my shorts. I think she was thinking laying on the beach pictures. To her credit she loved the history of the towel and it's meaning to us and my wife's choice on dress for the ceremony. I would recommend this company 100%. Thank you Conch!!!! read more

Conch Concierge Weddings - 8/31/21....a year late, but it was worth the wait. - Wedding Planning Near Me - Key West, Florida

If you're looking for an exceptional officiant, photographer, wedding planner and overall experience... definitely, look no further than Michael and Rasa with Conch Concierge! We were initially only seeking out an officiant for our "couple only"destination elopement in Key West. We had chosen Michael based on reviews that we had seen on TheKnot and WeddingWire. How lucky we were to have hit the jackpot! From our first phone conversation with Michael, we were given an automatic sense of tranquility and certainty that we had made the right choice. Michael was very kind, patient and detailed in explaining how he handles one of the biggest days of our lives. He made sure to convey that the ceremony and our day is all about how WE wanted things to play out. Yet, he was there to guide us in both the decisions and details of our wedding. For example, he made suggestions concerning location as well as the time of day (both of which were different that we were originally thinking) which ended up being right on point. We were happy to further learn that his wife, Rasa, would be the photographer. At this point, we were just thankful we had another thing taken care of. Little did we know, that we had a superb professional photographer to capture all the details of "our day". Rasa did an awesome job in both capturing a MULTITUDE of amazing lifelong memories as well as providing an unsurpassed quality in the photographs. We would hire and recommend Rasa as a stand alone photographer - she is that excellent! With Michael and Rasa - Conch Concierge, it didn't matter that it was just the two of us eloping; we were provided unsurpassed exceptional service as if we had a full bridal party with 50 guests! We can't thank Michael and Rasa enough for ensuring that our wedding day ended up being better than we could've even hoped for!!! read more

Conch Concierge Weddings - Sunrise wedding on Smathers Beach - Key West, Florida (photo by Rasa - Conch Concierge) - Wedding Planning Near Me - Key West, Florida

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So this review took a lot out of me to write because this man seriously scares me as I know he will instantly attack me, but I feel that I definitely need to warn others. I would absolutely not recommend Conch Concierge Weddings to anyone. I regretfully contacted this company as they were on the vendor list my wedding venue personally emailed me and upon initial contact Michael seemed very personable. That is, until I simply asked him for a refund. After sending the payment, I got a call shortly after with a very frustrated and annoyed Michael stating that he can't do the "I do" package at the location I was getting married at and that he "supposedly" specifically mentioned Smathers Beach. First off, he never NOT ONCE mentioned Smathers Beach. I don't even know where that is. Then he went on to say it was now going to be $350 because it was a 30 minute drive from him and he needed to find parking. After speaking with my fiancé we decided to go with someone else and respectfully asked him for a refund. Not only did he send me a condescending, nasty little voice text, but he proceeded to text me asking how I can be so "cavalier" and completely ignore conversation specifics outlining the details???? Cavalier?! Seriously?! This was especially confusing to me as we spoke about the venue I was getting married at down to the sweet employee that works there and I specifically told him I was just looking for an officiator as my fiancé and I were having a very small and intimate wedding. Not ONCE during our conversation did he mention there would be an extra charge for our specified wedding venue and I also did not appreciate the fact that he said hopefully this will be a learning experience for me and I'll carefully listen to simple details next time. I'm not exactly sure who he thinks he is talking to and insulting people this way ESPECIALLY to a couple who reached out to him for his services, but I am honestly so glad he did not officiate my wedding as he made me feel incredibly uncomfortable as well as a few other brides in the past who have had a similar experience to mine. I have all text and email proof of how incredibly rude he is minus his little calculated voice text message that disappears minutes after you listen to it, but I do have my response to it. If you decide to go with this company make sure to carefully read the ten separate emails they send you and be prepared to be insulted if you make any mistake. read more

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Thank you to Michael and rasa for an amazing vow renewal on smathers Beach in key west. Michael talked like we were long life friends which was a very touching ceremony. Rasa behind the camera caught some phenomenal photos of the rwo of us. I would highly recommend them for a vow or a wedding ceremony. read more

Conch Concierge Weddings - 25th Anniversary vow renewal - Wedding Planning Near Me - Key West, Florida

#1in keywest ! If you're getting Married or vow renewal. PICK CONCH CONCIERGE! My husband and I renewed our vows for are 40 th wedding anniversary. We picked Michael from the wonderful reviews and we were not disappointed. Michael you made this such a special day ! This surpassed all our expectations. You went out of your way to suggest perfect spots for the ceremony. You picked the perfect readings for us and added our own personal vows as well . The photographer Rasa was wonderful and so patient with us. Very professional Thank you ! read more

My husband and I were down in Key West for our 10 year anniversary and I wanted to surprise him with a vow renewal. I came across Conch Concierge by doing a simple Google search and booked them hoping it would all turn out okay. Michael and Rasa were absolutely amazing! Michael said some beautiful words and did our vow renewal while Rasa did a full on photo shoot for about an hour which I was not expecting! She was dedicated to getting some amazing shots of my husband and I and even though I originally booked to have our vows renewed the pictures were worth the price alone! I hardly ever write reviews but needed to take the time to review this amazing couple who far exceeded my expectations! read more

Ok... full disclosure, I bought a ring with no time spent thinking about how I would actually purpose. I mean the hard part was done, right? So I'd hoped. Like many other guys, I wanted to make the moment special and the gesture memorable, but without all of the added theatrics. The problem for me, everywhere I searched online and every article I read seemed to hover somewhere between way too cheesy or just way too lame and cliche. So, after spending the last few months under quarantine, my fiancé and I decided to take a staycation and drive down from Orlando to Key West. A great idea, except for the fact that we're a bit impulsive and planned just three days out... a real problem for a guy with a ring and no clue on how I was going to pull off being romantic, thoughtful and spontaneous! Especially when the later don't always coincide. Nevertheless, as we're laying in bed thinking of things to do while in town, a quick google search pulled up some of Michael's photos taken at Dry Tortugas National Park. My fiancé gasped... "Aw, how special? I wish we could take pictures like that" and fellas the light bulb completely went off! We finally agreed on a day trip to Fort Jefferson (Dry Tortugas). The day was set and the plan went into motion. Knowing time was almost non-existent, I waited until she feel asleep and emailed Michael at some ridiculous time at like 1am. My e-mail literally said "Hi, I'd like to purpose during a day trip to Dry Tortugas. We're going to be there in three days, sorry for the short notice. I saw your photos and LOVE them. Please help!" The next morning Michael texted me, in full stealth mode... "Hi, call me asap to discuss your trip". A short phone call later, I was sold! This guy knew EXACTLY what he was doing. In less than an hour, he helped me plan the most incredible proposal ever! Ok, I'm a little biased but everyone else seems to agree also. In short, Michael and Rosa secretly followed us during our day trip to Fort Jefferson. They thought through ever little detail and even convinced the pilot of the small sea plane that we charted to let us sit in the front two seats so they could take pictures behind us. Once we landed, we walked around aimlessly for 15 minutes or so, until I saw Rosa and Michael and gave them the cue. I dropped down and one knee and the rest was simple... After the deed, they followed us for the remaining time we had on the island and gave us some of the most beautiful photos I've ever seen. I'm not sure which she was happier about, the pictures, or the proposal. Michael and Rosa are amazing, wonderful people who really love their work and it shows. Michael, Rosa... update your resumes... and be sure to add in proposal planner and magician! With our deepest appreciation, Thank YOU! read more

Buyer beware. Upfront it all seems great and cordial, the wedding day was very nice and we were actually pleased with the experience and excited for what was to follow. However, when you expect a product after the main service is complete, from our experience you will be highly disappointed! We paid $225 in full and upfront for a raw video file (no editing at all) and never received it. Upon asking kindly for the video through several emails and being told he would send it (if he responded at all), Michael completely disregarded those conversations and it was never sent. We believed the customer service warranted a partial if not full refund because the turn around time was ridiculous (over 3 weeks for a small video file), instead he refunded all of the money for the video and then condescendingly asked us why we would expect to receive our video after a refund. The point is, we wanted a video of our wedding day since we eloped with no family or friends present, that is why we paid for the wedding video in the first place. The refund was a suggestion, not a demand, and would have helped appease the frustration we were feeling about the situation. It most certainly wasn't mentioned to replace the video we had expected to receive. We felt Michael turned it around on us using the hurricane which (happened last year) and power outages as an excuse for a delay and questioning our patience. Instead of calling us to discuss any of our emails or concerns, he chose to start a long text conversation and accused us of using personal attacks and cruel words which legitimately never happened unless questioning a business' customer service is unusual. I would be happy to post screen shots of all of the correspondence to show that if there is any question. Never once in all of the opportunities to make the situation right, did he attempt to do so. He sent a refund which was great, other than the fact that all we truly wanted was the video and it began to seem like it didn't even exist. We are actually very patient people and have waited over a month for one little file, our family's have been looking forward to viewing it and apparently they will never get the chance to. If any kind of explanation would have been offered in good time for the delay, we would have understood. It was only the missing product that led us to question anything, especially after being told it was on the way. We also got photo prints in the mail today which have no color correction at all and took over 3.5 weeks to receive. $106 for 10 photos under 5x7 in size with no editing. I guess "you get what you pay for" doesn't even apply in this whole situation. The only good part is that are married, which overshadows the terrible experience we had with this business. I hope anyone who uses Conch Concierge has a far better experience than we did. read more

From start to finish, what an amazing experience! Michael and Rasa made everything so personal and made our elopement feel like one of a kind! Michael's eloquent ceremony and style fit us perfectly and will resonate with us for the rest of our lives. Rasa absolutely blew us out of the water with her amazing photography skills and was literally not afraid to get her feet wet to get those perfect shots! Thank you so much to the both of you for making us feel special and our experience one that we will forever treasure! Love, Bernie and Lisa read more

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Wanted to stay close to home and get married on the beach due to all the travel restrictions. After choosing Key West as our destination, we did lots of research. We chose Conch Concierge Weddings, and couldn't have been happier. The whole experience was exceptional. Michael helped us every step of the way. We chose the sunrise wedding. I recommend it for everyone. Not only was it so peaceful and beautiful, but we then had the whole day to celebrate. Michael did an amazing job. He was professional, and the service was beyond our expectations. His whole demeanor, and his words touched both of us. He chose quotes that were perfect and spoke to us. Rasa spent lots of time getting beautiful pictures. She is an expert. Every time we think of our wedding ceremony, we smile the biggest smile with tears in our eyes. Thank you for memories that will last a lifetime! read more

Conch Concierge Weddings - Beautiful Sunrise Wedding! - Wedding Planning Near Me - Key West, Florida

Michael and Rasa are both very kind and genuine! We felt very supported and comfortable every step of the way. The portal used to plan and organize is extremely helpful! Highly recommend this company! read more

For my 50th Birthday I decided to surprise my wife with renewing our vows. After having read some reviews, I contacted Michael to see if he could help me pull this off. I was surprised by his prompt response to my email. After our initial contact, Michael never failed to answer the million questions I had regarding logistics. To simplify matters, Michael and Rasa picked us up at our hotel, and waited patiently for the rest of our party to follow in an Uber. The ceremony spot he suggested was PERFECT. Rasa took numerous photos of the ceremony and some nice shots afterwards (They do NOT skimp on the photography!). I cannot recommend them highly enough and I'm limited to 5 stars though they deserve so much more! read more

Michael performed a beautiful ceremony for us, would recommend them if you're looking to have a key west beach wedding. He recited the most lovely poem perfect for us. Photography was spot on. Thank you for the most amazing day read more

Conch Concierge Weddings - Wedding Planning Near Me - Key West, Florida

Micheal and Rasa made our wedding day at Smather's Beach amazing and unforgettable! I would highly recommend their wonderful services! Ray and I eloped; we wanted a quiet, private ceremony. Michael and Rasa went beyond our dreams and expectations. Michael kept us updated through phone calls and texts weeks and days before the ceremony and the day of the event. The flowers were amazing, Rasa did such a professional job, they were so beautiful! Everything was planned and the schedule went perfectly. I was so amazed how professional they were. They picked us up at our hotel. The actual ceremony was amazing..... he recited lovely readings and presented them beautifully. We loved the blowing of the conch horn, it gave an extra panache that we will remember as a lovely part of our ceremony. They spent so much time with us making sure the photos were 'just right'. Rasa was exceptional with her placement of flowers, veil, touching, kissing and background scenes at the beaches. They took us to Fort Zachary Taylor Beach for some more amazing pictures. They were very easy to work with and gave some amazing suggestions. Michael provided a great history of Key West as we drove to the venues. We fell in love with them and Key West! When we re-new our wedding vows, we will absolutely go back to Conch Concierge Weddings with Michael and Rasa read more

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Michael officiated our wedding in Smathers Beach while his wife Rasa made beautiful photos. We had nothing to worry about- Michael picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off at the harbor afterward. We had written our own vows, but Michael still personalized our ceremony with literary references that made this English teacher cry happy tears. The beach is literally in their backyard, so they know exactly how to make the most of the beautiful location. We are grateful that Michael and Rasa were part of memories we will always treasure! read more

Conch Concierge Weddings - Smathers Beach wedding - Wedding Planning Near Me - Key West, Florida

Conch Concierge is absolutely the way to go! You will not be disappointed! I can't say enough good things about them or give them enough stars. I highly recommend the sunrise ceremony- the sun rises on Smather's Beach. Yes, it was very early (6:38)- but the beach was so private and peaceful at that time. Another perk to having it so early is you avoid the heat/humidity that comes later in the day. Also, I didn't have to be nervous the whole day leading up to the ceremony. It was over super early and I still had the ENTIRE day to enjoy my wedding day. Rasa took the most AMAZING pictures I could have ever imagined- they both made our day so special and took so much time and attention to detail. And how could I not mention that the price is fabulous for what you get in return! I could not have imagined a more perfect experience. read more

My husband and I chose Michael to marry us at sunrise in Key West and we couldn't be happier! From the bouquet that he created for me, to the moving and poetic sermon and vows he led us through- the entire event felt like a dream! His beautiful and talented wife Rosa was the most hands on photographer and got amazing shots that my husband and I will have to cherish forever. After the ceremony Michael was kind of enough to drive us to his and Rosa's favorite breakfast restaurant, Banana Cafe, where we enjoyed mimosas and other delicious breakfast fare. If you want a beautiful wedding in one of a kind key west, I'd chose Michael for a one of a kind wedding! read more

Conch Concierge Weddings - My wedding day as photographed by Rosa - Wedding Planning Near Me - Key West, Florida

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If you're going to get married in Key West, this is who you want to use. Packages ranging from as low as $100, to as big as you can dream. They performed a perfect ceremony for my new bride and I. They made us feel important and special and welcome, even though we got married with no guests and no plan. We contacted them, told them what we wanted, when we wanted to do it and they made it happen. We cannot thank them enough for such a perfect event. Don't pass up the opportunity to have a perfect paradise wedding. read more

So when me and my sweetheart decided to get married we wanted to say our wows in beautiful Key West. Michael Vernon was recommended to us by another fried whose wedding Michael organized few months ago and I am so glad we picked him for planning our wedding. He planned whole thing, recommended few places and sent us some pictures ( mind you we both are in Winter Garden and it is 8 hours drive to Keys just to find suitable place ) and worked so hard to have everything ready for us. As you can imagine by the time of ceremony I was nervous like never before in my life and thanks to Michael who took time to walk us trough the ceremony ...several times :-) ... the ceremony went without the hitch. Overall, Michael did such a great job not only organizing our wedding and ceremony itself but also helping calm enxieties and made sure whole experience was really memorable ( and in good way :-) I can recommend Michael to everyone out there thinking about getting married - give him a call and let him make your wedding a great and fun experience as he did with ours. Thank you Michael read more

BE AWARE!!! . The first time I spoke to him, he screamed at me and then hung up. I preceded to call him back in hopes that we could have a rational conversation, especially since he has $187 of my money, however he again screamed and yelled and then hung up on me. This is not a professional service and any bride should beware! Go to another place that won't rip you off and treats you like a human! read more

Michael is a fabulous host and guide if you're planning a wedding in Key West. He made our simple, quiet ceremony special, memorable and easy. He helps with all the details from finding the right site, to getting the license and capturing beautiful images to remember the day. He leaves you with nothing to worry about. We can't recommend him more highly! Michael is a fabulous host and guide if you're planning a wedding in Key West. He made our simple, quiet ceremony special, memorable and easy. He helps with all the details from finding the right site, to getting the license and capturing beautiful images to remember the day. He leaves you with nothing to worry about. We can't recommend him more highly! read more

Michael was the officiant for our very simple beach wedding. We wanted a wedding we didn't have to stress over and Michael made that possible. He read several beautiful poems and had perfectly written vows. We were so happy with how the ceremony turned out and couldn't have asked for more. Additionally he offered us beautiful wedding certificate that him and Rasa designed. We paid extra for it, but it was definitely worth the money to have such a nicely designed certificate to frame and hang in our home. Overall we had the wedding of our dreams- simple and romantic. read more

Our wedding planner had hired Conch Concierge to perform our ceremony on Smathers Beach. Although we didn't have a chance to discuss the reading/vows beforehand, and we didn't meet Michael until we arrived for the ceremony (which made me a little nervous), we ended up being in great hands. He did an excellent job and his reading was perfect for us. If we could go back, having Michael perform our ceremony is definitely one thing I wouldn't change about our wedding day. read more

Michael and his wife made our quiet, intimate elopement in Key West easy as a breeze. He clearly has been doing this for years and is anxious to create a special event customized for you and your future spouse! In our case, we wanted no fuss! And, that is what we got! He made it incredibly easy to organize and create our event from hundreds of miles away. Full service, no hassle and lots of special touches. Conch Concierge is five stars all the way! read more

Michael made our wedding super special. He is amazing and made our day beautiful and sweet. His wife also did a fantastic job on our pictures. They are the best there is for a small ceremony in the keys! read more

BOOK MICHAEL AND RASA FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED!!!! :) This dynamic duo was absolutely amazinggggg!!! :) They were so helpful and even found time in their busy schedule to marry my fiancé, Stephen, and myself THE DAY AFTER WE CONTACTED THEM!!! :D I can't say enough things about their amazing service :) The photographs were stunning and the communication was super wonderful :D Michael even customized the ceremony words to exactly what we needed to hear on our big day :) read more