The Reach was so easy to work with! Their team is wonderful. Our wedding was amazing and just what I envisioned. We got married at the Gazebo and had our reception on the lawn. It was beautiful and a perfect day!

Our wedding day was nothing short of magical, despite the severe weather leading up to our big moment. Charlie and I, T.A., couldn't have asked for a more dedicated and professional team to ensure our day was perfect. The venue staff, led by the wonderful Leslie, went above and beyond to keep us informed and prepared with several alternative plans in case the weather interfered with our gazebo wedding.

The expertise and seamless coordination between our wedding planner, Brittany from Simply You Weddings, and the venue staff were evident throughout the entire process. It was clear they had worked together before, which made everything run smoothly. Against all odds, the sun made a dramatic appearance at 3:23 PM, a beautiful coincidence given that our wedding date was March 23.

The gazebo, located at the end of a boardwalk and featuring classic clear blue Caribbean colors, provided a breathtaking backdrop for our ceremony. One of the highlights was our stunning sand sculpture, crafted by the talented artists from Just Sand and Water. The sculpture was a huge hit on social media, capturing our vision perfectly. The artist even matched the graphic elements from our wedding invitations without us asking, a touch that made the day even more special.

Following the ceremony at the picturesque gazebo, we moved to the rooftop Caribe Terris for a delightful cocktail hour. Our guests were treated to champagne and a selection of elevated hors d'oeuvres, including Charred Watermelon, Greek Skewers, Key West Conch Fritters, and Mini Crab Cakes. Chef was incredibly accommodating during our tasting, making modifications to the Red Snapper that delighted our guests, many of whom had never tried it before.

To ensure smooth service, we hired an extra bartender, and the team was exceptional, bringing drinks to us as we mingled with our guests. The dinner in the ballroom was beautifully decorated, seamlessly blending our handmade lanterns with the venue's elegant decor. The venue also generously offered a 10% discount for our guests' accommodations.

The only hiccup was with the mandatory in-house lighting and sound team. Unfortunately, they charged us for setup and breakdown of carnival lights, even though they remained up for our entire stay. They had the lights up when there was no wedding during our initial visit or food tasting, making the charges even more frustrating. They also damaged our custom star lanterns by using scotch tape to attach them to their lights and charged an exorbitant fee for a brief use of a TV. Despite this, the overall experience was overwhelmingly positive. On a brighter note, there were zero audio hiccups, and the team worked seamlessly with our wedding band, The Leafy Greens Band, a talented husband and wife duo.

Three months on, our family and friends are still raving about our wedding. We couldn't have been happier with Simply You Weddings, who we chose for their ease of communication and LGBTQ+ representation on their website. Brittany expertly navigated the weather-related challenges, ensuring our day was as perfect as we dreamed.

Our flowers, arranged by the talented team at Foraged Living, exceeded all our expectations. The beauty of the arrangements added a special touch to our celebration.

Filda Konec Photography captured every picturesque moment, and we couldn't be happier with the stunning photographs that tell the story of our day.

A huge thank you to the creatives and the planners. We couldn't have had this day without you.

Our advice to future couples? Trust your creatives, give them the freedom to work their magic, and step back. You'll be amazed by the wonderful surprises that unfold on your special day.

To anyone looking at The Reach or is at The Reach in the upcoming months you need to be aware of my situation on 11/11/23. Leslie Burch who is the Event Manager at The Reach, is a horrible and rude person. I would recommend the Reach 100% if you can deal with Blaire, but if you have Leslie forget it. Her communication is piss poor, she is extremely rude, and disrespectful. First let me start off saying that she told my wedding planner that I was an "inconvenience" and then asked if "this bride even exists" as I was ten minutes late for my first look photos. No one should have to experience this on the biggest day of their life. To me it sounds as though she is unhappy with her life and she is not in the right profession. She came into my room and basically rushed me to get to where I needed to go. Second, I tried reaching out to her multiple times about different things leading up to our wedding that I never heard from her on. Third, I also told them who would not be in attendance and they still brought out their food and had it sit on the table the whole night. Very unprofessional if you ask me. Fourth, they made it clear that when we toured the Reach that we would have the whole venue to ourself on our wedding day. There was 2 other weddings going. One in the Four Marlins bar that is literally in the same venue and one in the Casa (which is not a big deal) but it then lead the reach to not pay any attention to ours. Lastly, they didn't provide anything. Not even sand bags for our ceremony so things didn't blow away. For the money you spend you would think that they would be more accommodating on the biggest day of your life. Unfortunately this wasn't the case. I hope this helps other brides.