This Hemingway House wedding will blow you away! This fantastic couple, Morgan and Matthew, had their May wedding at the Key West home of Ernest Hemingway. The Hemingway Home was just one amazing aspect of their wedding. Morgan and Matthew incorporated beautiful handmade details into their wedding including custom chalkboard signs, burlap bunting, and paper folding fans. Their photographer Filip from Filda Konec Photography captured so many great wedding photos from their Key West wedding that you’re sure to love. Learn all about this extraordinary couple and their happiness after the click…
Hemingway House Wedding
Filip tells us about the Bride, “Morgan lives in Clarksville, TN and is a veterinarian at a small animal practice. She received her Bachelors of Science at Middle Tennessee State University and then moved to Knoxville, TN to attend veterinary school at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (GO VOLS!). She enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends, family and her sweet cat, Mischa.”
About the Groom: “Matthew lives in Clarksville, TN and is an operations manager at FedEx Ground Nashville. He has worked at FedEx for 11 years now. He enjoys kayaking the Red River, grilling, TN Vols football and St. Louis Cardinals baseball.”
How they Met: “Matthew and Morgan are high school sweethearts . They began dating in May 2000 when Morgan was a freshman and Matthew was a junior.”
Who Proposed and How: “For 4 years they had a long distance relationship while Morgan was in veterinary school in Knoxville, TN. Matthew lived at home in Nashville but drove to Knoxville every weekend to see her and their cat, Mischa. On March 2, 2012 he showed up at her apartment before she was supposed to arrive home and surprised her when she got there. When she arrived, there was a huge bouquet of flowers and a new collar around Mischa’s neck with a heart charm that said “Will you marry my dad?” Well of course she would!”
“Morgan almost ruined the surprise that day, because the weather was very bad with tornado warnings. She came home for lunch and almost did not go back to her internship due to the weather. Finally the weather calmed and she left, allowing Matthew to continue his plan.”
Why Key West: “In June 2012, Matthew and Morgan wanted to take a trip after Morgan had graduated from veterinary school. They wanted to go to a place they had never been before and make a road trip out of it. So Key West it was! After a 19 hour drive from Nashville to Key West, they finally made it and LOVED everything about Key West. During that trip, they toured the Hemingway Home for the first time and at that time would have never dreamed that they would be married there 2 years later!”
Why Filda Konec Photography: “Morgan accidentally came across Filda Konec’s blog when looking for Key West wedding photographers and instantly fell in love with the photos and knew she had to have them. She emailed them immediately and prayed that May 4, 2014 was available! Surprisingly it was, so she booked them right away and knew it was one of the best decisions they had made planning their wedding day!”
What’s Planned for the Future: “Just enjoying being newlyweds and traveling, especially to Key West!”
DETAILS
bride’s dress : Lazaro by JLM Couture (Arzelle’s Bridal in Nashville, TN)
bride’s shoes : Kate Spade “Fanna” flats
something borrowed : Bracelet from bride’s friend, Dagne
something blue: Garter
something old: Picture of bride’s grandparents (who have passed) attached to bouquet
something new : almost everything! (Dress, veil, shoes, earrings)
groom’s suit: Jos A Banks
groom’s shoes: Johnston & Murphy
wedding colors: Pink and Grey
fist dance song: “Forever Young” – Youth Group (from bride & groom’s fav TV show, The OC)
rings: Morgan: Neil Lane Matthew: Jared Galleria of Jewelry
Key West Wedding Vendors:
ceremony venue: Hemingway Home
reception venue: Hemingway Home
wedding planner – Bride & Mother of Bride and Groom
officiant: Dave Gonzales (Hemingway Home)
flowers: Mama Flowers
wedding cake: Key West Cakes
caterer: Great Events Catering
ceremony music: Dave Herzog’s Island Steel Drums
reception music: Dave Herzog and The Island Time Band
party rental: Prestige Party rentals (dance floor)
hair & make-up: Key West Hair and Makeup (Lorri Bolander)
gift/favors: Key West Tervis Tumblers, Kermit’s Key Lime Cookies, koozies
All of the vendors made our wedding amazing!
If you’re looking for your Key West wedding photographer then be sure to visit Filda Konec Photography. You can also see their wedding photographer business listing in the Emmaline Bride Bridal Book.
All images courtesy of Filda Konec Photography. All rights reserved.
