SARASOTA STYLE
Discover diverse options for destination weddings on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Sarasota County has the perfect backdrop for a destination wedding. With a plethora of options, couples can host celebrations in grand ballrooms, beneath lush canopies of towering trees, or along the whitewashed shores of the turquoise waters. Featuring 35 miles of magnificent coastline, Sarasota offers outstanding accommodations, from luxury waterfront resorts to cozy private rental homes – all within easy access to the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
Every celebration should be worthy of the couple, and in Sarasota there are a wide range of choices to make each event unique. For a whimsical venue steeped with history, consider The Ringling, which houses several amazing options. The John
& Mable Ringling Museum of Art provides a magnificent courtyard surrounded by ancient European statues and accommodates up to 800 guests, while the romantic Bayfront Gardens or Ca’ d’Zan Terrace on the Mansion is illuminated when the sun sets over Sarasota Bay.
Hammocked between Sarasota’s humming streets and the charming bay sits Marie Selby
Botanical Gardens. Brides and grooms often exchange vows under the ancient sprawling banyan trees, making for stunning wedding portraits. Or, head inland to the picturesque Myakka River
State Park or Oscar Scherer State Park.
These landmarks host unique ecosystems from wetlands to prairies, and with proper permits, scenic nuptials can be held alongside live oaks and winding streams.
Siesta Beach catapulted into international stardom when awarded Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Award for Best Beach in North America and Dr. Beach – a coastal expert – named it the No.1 Beach in America. Couples will not regret sinking their toes into Siesta’s satin-sewn crystal sand. After a ceremony on the beach, take a short drive to a choice of several waterfront reception venues.
Start your wedding planning off right and reach out to Visit Sarasota County. Representatives can help obtain permits, recommend talented vendors, and provide destination information for wedding guests so you can focus on what is truly important!
If you are interested in staying in town for your honeymoon, consider the following accolades: Sarasota was recently ranked the No.1 Affordable Honeymoon Spot in the US by Livability, and Travel Channel recently included Sarasota as a Top Florida Beach Honeymoon Destination.