Looking for romantic, natural and affordable ceremony venues to Say “I Do”? Sarasota and Bradenton offer myriad beach, park and garden spots to make your vows. On the West Coast or SunCoast of Florida picturesque venues abound and are free or very affordable for intimate gatherings. If it’s just the two of you or you plan to have a few family members/close friends, let us introduce you to some gorgeous spots for breathtaking beauty, parking, sublime sunsets and our famous tropical breezes all year round.
- Wedding ceremonies on Lido Beach are endlessly romantic and ideal for a destination wedding. You will be walking distance from Armands Circle, Sarasota where over 125 merchants are present. With unique fine or casual dining, local boutique shopping, ice cream shops and more, you can truly kick back and relax before your Lido Beach wedding ceremony. This is also a great area for an intimate reception dinner at a local reception venue. With the soft, white sand, vivid sunsets and tropical breeze, Lido Beach is a breathtaking backdrop for your Gulf beach wedding ceremony. We recommend our Officiant + One Hr. Photography Ceremony Package to get the most out of this perfect setting and to capture your wedding day memories for friends and family back home. We offer other wedding ceremony packages to include live music, flowers, hair and makeup tailored to your needs.
- Bayfront Park in Downtown Sarasota sits right on Sarasota Bay in between the bay and the city marina which is filled with boats and yachts and sailing ships, just off of the downtown area. To the east side of Bayfront Park you can see the sparkling Sarasota downtown skyline as well as the city marina. On the bay side of the park you can look out over boats anchored in the bay, upon what’s known as Golden Gate Point and the John Ringling Causeway Bridge. The Banyan trees, flowering shrubs and fountain all overlook Sarasota Bay and the expansive lawn provides a perfect space for a waterfront wedding ceremony. The park is open to the public, but most visitors are on the path that goes around the park, not in the green space that is available for events like wedding ceremonies. A Gulf Coast must visit spot for vacationers and locals alike. We recommend our Officiant + One Hr. Photography Ceremony Package to get the most out of this perfect setting and to capture your wedding day memories for friends and family back home. We offer other wedding ceremony packages to include live music, flowers, hair and makeup tailored to your needs.
- Longboat Key wedding ceremonies on the public accesses from north to south are picturesque and less travelled; ideal for a destination wedding. These accesses are quieter than our public beaches and have free parking available. Several fine restaurants, on the beach or the bay can host your intimate reception dinner or just a cocktail hour on the water. With the soft, white sand, vivid sunsets and tropical breeze, Longboat Key is a breathtaking backdrop for your Gulf beach wedding ceremony. We recommend our Officiant + One Hr. Photography Ceremony Package to get the most out of this perfect setting and to capture your wedding day memories for friends and family back home. We offer other wedding ceremony packages to include live music, flowers, hair and makeup tailored to your needs. Your guests will get to experience the true beauty of the Gulf Coast or SunCoast weather and sunsets, all while they watch you tie the knot in one of the best wedding locations in Florida!
- Bay Preserve at Osprey is truly a hidden gem and it is free for elopements provided no other event is taking place on your date. This spot on Sarasota Bay is home to a gorgeous Southern Mansion and veranda on the water and long fishing dock. The Bay is calm and serene and dolphins can be seen most days. It is a public park where the occasional kayaker will launch or couple will be reading on the lawn. This land has been preserved and is open to the public; a Gulf Coast must visit spot for vacationers and locals alike. We recommend our Officiant + One Hr. Photography Ceremony Package to get the most out of this perfect setting and to capture your wedding day memories for friends and family back home. We offer other wedding ceremony packages to include live music, flowers, hair and makeup tailored to your needs.
- Palma Sola Botanical Park is located in Northwest Bradenton. The park showcases collections of rare palms, fruits, and flowering trees, as well as three lakes, a butterfly garden, gazebo, and pavilion. For garden lovers, it is a beautiful backdrop and is an ideal choice for an elopement. For a small donation, you can get married in this magical place. It is reasonable for intimate gatherings and can accommodate a reception on site as well. We recommend our Officiant + One Hr. Photography Ceremony Package to get the most out of this perfect setting and to capture your wedding day memories for friends and family back home. We offer other wedding ceremony packages to include live music, flowers, hair and makeup tailored to your needs.
Look no further If you are interested in getting married in one of the best wedding locations in Florida. Sarasota or Bradenton is your destination for elopement or micro wedding (2-20 people) to experience the true beauty of the West Coast weather and sunsets. At Say “I Do” on the SunCoast, we have been working with couples and officiating wedding ceremonies for more than 20 years. We would be glad to be a resource for your SunCoast celebration! Contact us for more information.
