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The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum is a historic venue located in Key West, Florida. The mansion was first built in 1851 by a marine architect, and the property became Ernest Hemingway’s home in 1931. The house has an acre of private land for hosting wedding ceremonies, receptions, and cocktail hours. It also has experienced wedding coordinators with a select list of preferred vendors to help couples easily add great catering, live music, and elegant florals to their event.

Facility and Capacity
The beautiful gardens provide the ideal setting for weddings. From an intimate affair to a soiree of up to 100 people, the Hemingway Home is the perfect venue for your Key West wedding.


Services Offered
The venue offers outdoor event space for wedding ceremonies and receptions, as well as rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and more.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$750

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Mansion
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
October
November
December

Reviews of Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

Sydney
Sydney Sent on 02/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hemmingway Wedding

Oh my gosh! I could go on and on about the amazing experience my husband and I just had at the Hemingway Home. With Ralphi ( on sight planner through the Hemingway House), we were able to make our dream come true! The whole day felt like a dream and planning with Ralphi was easy and stress free! Ralphi made sure that each of our concerns or requests were addressed and our vision came to life. Throughout the night everyone kept making comments on how beautiful and how amazing the venue looked! Thank-you so much to the Hemingway House and their amazing staff!
K
Kathleen Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day

We loved everything about our wedding at the Hemingway Home. The event staff and planner Ralphie went above and beyond to make our day wonderful. The grounds are stunning and our guests could not stop complimenting the event. Highly recommended!
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8593E525E79E3E3A3685928135C3C9Fc1Ee2Cdcf Sent on 02/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Complete perfection!

I have nothing but great things to say about Hemingway and the team of wedding planners there! My husband and I love Key West, so naturally that is where we chose to get married. In all the times that we had been to Key West in the past we had never visited the Museum though, so when we booked it we were going in blind basically. Alex and Jen were so incredible and responsive to all of my questions even though we were only a small group with 10 guests rather than a couple hundred like they are probably more used to seeing. Our ceremony was held during open hours at the museum, but honestly it was still very private. I would not change a single thing about my wedding day and a lot of that credit goes toward the team at Hemingway for making everything so easy!
Kirstin
Kirstin Sent on 06/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Perfection

Sheer perfection. If I had to describe our wedding using only two words those would be it. My husband and Iive in Austin, TX so having our destination wedding in Key West at the Hemingway Home was of course very fun to plan but being so far away from
home there was a lot of uncertainty. Heck, we didn’t even see the venue in person until the wedding rehearsal day! But let me tell you - I wouldn’t have done anything differently. I put my full trust into Vicky, our month of coordinator, and the rest of our vendors (Great Events Catering, KissMe Entertainment, Key West Cakes) and they created the most magical night of our lives. They say perfection doesn’t exist, but I can assure you it does, because that’s exactly what my husband & I experienced on 04/23/22. Thank you Vicky for your professionalism, kindness, and knowledge of the venue & island. We are forever grateful. ♥️
Madison
Madison Sent on 05/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day of Our Lives

Dreams really do come true! Words fall short trying to describe how perfect our wedding day was at the Hemingway house, but we can say with heartfelt certainty that was the best day of our lives (so far!) This wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible work of Vicky Furman and her team. She answered every question with such enthusiasm and thoughtful guidance, and truly made our wedding go off without a hitch. You can trust Vicky with the smallest to the biggest details, and she will handle everything with professional confidence and incredible customer service skills. Each and every suggestion & recommendation she made ended up working out perfectly and made our day a comfortable, enjoyable and special experience for us and our guests. If we could turn back time, we would do it all over again and wouldn’t change a single thing. Thank you Vicky and team for making our dreams a reality, and giving us the most beautiful start to our forever.
Kelsey
Kelsey Sent on 03/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Easy, Breezy Wedding Planning Process

This is your sign to have your wedding at the Hemingway House if you're in any way considering it. Despite having to postpone our date, we could not have asked for a smoother planning process, and our day was everything we'd dreamed it would be. Vicky was an incredible day-of coordinator, assuring us along the way and making sure everything was in order. The vendors were also all excellent. (We went with Great Events for catering, Milan Event for florals, and Eventfully Yours for equipment.) We wouldn't have changed a thing, and we're so thankful to everyone who played a role in our special day.
Christina
Christina Sent on 01/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Paradise Wedding in Key West

Great wedding experience from start to finish. The wedding coordinators at the Hemingway Home (Jen, Vicky and Alex) were hardworking and knowledgeable about everything...literally everything from weather patterns in the season to vendors on the island with their working relationships. They were detailed oriented and quick response whether email, text or phone call. They sent me a recap of all the vendors expected times and placement for the reception on the property. The property is gorgeous and well maintained. They were very accommodating to my shrinking wedding size due to covid-19 and last minute changes which included moving my ceremony location to the Hemingway Home. The natural lighting on property was perfect for January. Ceremony was at 5:30 pm had plenty of natural lighting and privacy on site for the wedding ceremony. No need to go elsewhere for the ceremony. They coordinated well amongst the many vendors involved and last minute changes. Definitely recommend. Only suggestion for the venue is to be able to extend the venue hours to earlier (before 5:30 pm) and later (midnight) currently not an option.
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Caitlin Sent on 05/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect wedding day!

This venue was absolute perfection in our eyes! The grounds were stunning and the cats adorable! And I can't say enough good things about Vicky! Vicky worked with us, and by worked with us, I mean she held my hand as I asked one million questions throughout the planning process. At the start of planning, Vicky provided us with a booklet of protocol, vendors, and planning recommendations. This was extremely helpful, and she walked me through booking each vendor, asking what we were looking for and recommending one or two that would be appropriate to meet those needs and our budget. (Extra shout out to SoundWave and Karol's Cakes, our two fav vendors she recommended). Vicky made sure that everything was perfect, from the vendors to bustling my dress when my bridesmaids couldn't figure it out. My (now) husband and I were so thankful for all that the Hemingway Home and Vicky did to make our wedding a complete dream. If you're considering reserving another venue, just... full stop. Book the Hemingway Home now. You'll have zero regrets.
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Jessica Sent on 04/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic experience!

Vicky at Hemingway House made planning our wedding seamless. Everything was taken care of and her communication is immediate! She made me feel so comfortable and the experience of our day was amazing!! Thank you so much!!
Bruna
Bruna Sent on 04/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue and amazing service! Vicky was AMAZING

Vicky was absolutely AMAZING. Our wedding couldn’t have gone better and it was more and better than expected! It was truly a fairytale. Vicky was responsive, helped us when needed, and made sure our wishes were fulfilled. I would recommend the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum as a wedding venue any day! Definitely top notch and the best venue in Key West ♥️
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Awards

115
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Galaxy DJ's & Lighting Galaxy DJ's & Lighting Wedding DJs

This is the most beautiful location in Key West to get married. They have a beautiful garden for ceremonies and poolside cocktails veranda and a tropical paradise lawn for the reception. It is lush with tropical flowers, rich with history and home to the cutest cats. Guests always say how they love that they use different parts of this historical home. They even offer tours. I have DJ'ed over 50 weddings here and every one of them was perfect. Vicki, Anna and the whole amazing team, make the magic happen. Professional and attentive, you come to get married and leave with new friends. I give them 6 stars out of 5.

Senses at Play Photography Senses at Play Photography Wedding Photographers

The Ernest Hemingway Home is THE most unique location within Key West to have a wedding celebration. The architecture, history, glamour of years gone by can not be matched. As a photographer who has photographed many events within this beautifully walled garden property, it offers so much to a couple! You can be as creative as you wish - A recent first dance I photographed - the couple incorporated 5 decades of music into their song and then switched up the dance moves. Other brides have provided bound books to their guests - had cigars, typewriters, and lighting incorporated, and one even wore period bridal wear. The grounds are kept immaculately and the staff are friendly. Anna and Vickey are two of the best cooridinators on the island so you will be in great hands!

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Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum frequently asked questions

The space offered by Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
  • Museum
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Wifi
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.

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