Smathers Beach

Wedding

Reception

Summer

We're so excited to celebrate the start of our next chapter together in one of our favorite places - Key West! Thank you for being part of our lives and this special journey. We've created this website to share all the details you'll need for our wedding day. From things to do in Key West to travel accomodations and everything in between, we hope this helps make your trip as fun and stress-free as possible. We can't wait to soak up the sun, enjoy ocean breezes, and make unforgettable memories with the people we love most. See you soon! With love,Maria Zhang and Connor McCord

Our Wedding

We first met in the 5th grade while in Ms. Black's math class at Buck Lake Elementary School. For years we both secretly had a crush on each other without knowing it. While we occasionally had classes together in highschool, it wasn't until our senior year of highschool that our story officially began.After graduating highschool, Connor ended up attending Princeton University in New Jersey while Maria stayed in Florida attending the University of Florida. Even with more than 900 miles between us during college, we made long distance work. In March of 2024, we got engaged in Key West, the same place where we'll say "I do." In October 2025, we celebrated 4 amazing years together - and we can't wait to start this next chapter with all of you by our side!

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q & A

We've reserved a block of rooms at Havana Cabana. It is only a 7 minute drive from the ceremony site, Smathers Beach. In addition to the discounted room rate, the resort fee is only $35 a day instead of $55. Benefits include shuttle service between resort and downtown Key West, airport pick-up upon request (call 305-294-5541 to schedule) and various snacks offered throughout the day. Use our booking link below to access the discounted group rate. You can also call to book your stay, make sure to mention the Zhang McCord wedding room block. Please book by June 10th, 2026 to guarantee your room.

Havana Cabana

Margaritaville Beach House is right across the road from Smathers Beach, the ceremony site!

Margaritaville Beach House Key West

Travel

Relive our proposal day! Check out all of the spots Connor took Maria to before popping the question!

Visit the garden to see free flying butterflies and birds (including their 2 flamingos)!

The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory

Have lunch by the sea side and try their famous lobster pizza!

Seaside Cafe at the Mansion

Visit the aquarium and see sharks, stingrays, turtles, and more! There's also a touch tank with horseshoe crabs, sea urchins and sea stars.

Key West Aquarium

Watch the sun set at the state park beach, Fort Zachary Taylor! This is also where Connor proposed to Maria!

Maria & Connor

Maria & Connor

Q & A

Is there a hotel block?

Will there be other events (welcome party, rehearsal dinner, brunch)?

Will the wedding be indoors or outdoors?

Will there be transportation to and from the ceremony and reception?

Is there a dress code?

Do you have a gift registry?

When will the invitations and RSVP info be sent?

What should I do if I can't make it?