Marathon Seafood Festival
Our annual premier event featuring fresh Florida Keys seafood, live entertainment and over 200 vendors. Come sea what its all about!
Weddings
You’ve already found your perfect match; why not exchange vows in our tropical paradise? Here you will find all the resources you need to plan for a beautiful wedding in the Islands of Marathon, the Heart of the Florida Keys. Consult this page to find information on wedding planners, florists, venues, photographers, beauty salons, caterers, and entertainers for Marathon, or for information regarding licensing.
Marathon boasts white sandy beaches, luxurious resorts, beautiful venues, a court houses and churches; all you need to do is set the date! We can’t wait to for you to say “I do” in the Heart of the Florida Keys.
The following professionals would be honored to assist you plan your special day…
Beauty Salon, Spa and Fitness Center
Wedding/Party Planning and Officiates
Marriage Licenses
A Marriage License can be obtained at any County Clerk’s Office in Florida. Both parties must be present when applying for the license. You must be over 18 years of age or have parental consent and you must have proper identification; i.e. a photo drivers license or passport. If you were divorced within the past six months, you must have a copy of the dissolution of marriage. If you were divorced more than six month ago, the date of the divorce is needed.
Marathon Government Center
Mile Marker 48.5
Oceanside
305-289-6025
Plantation Key Government Center
Mile Marker 88
Bayside
305-852-7145
Key West Government Center
500 Whitehead Street
305-292-4641
Non-residents: |
| There is no waiting period. The license fee is $88.50. |
Florida Residents: |
There is no waiting period if you have a Marriage Counseling Certificate. The license fee is $56.00. There is a three day waiting period if you do not have a Marriage Counseling Certificate. The license fee is $88.50. Once you have the license, you can be married by a priest, rabbi or clergyman or a civil ceremony can be performed by any Notary Public or the Civil Department of the Clerk’s Office. There are many beautiful settings in the Florida Keys for the ceremony. |



