While watching the royal wedding this weekend, I reflected a bit to appreciate marriage and living in Sarasota. Accordingly, I thought about where the best places are in Sarasota to host fabulous weddings. Here are three wonderful places to have your dream (almost royal) wedding in our area.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a beautiful and serene waterfront setting for your perfect wedding day. Located in downtown Sarasota, Selby Gardens provides both historical charm and natural elegance. Whether you seek a simple garden wedding, or a modern affair under the stars, the gardens provide you with your ideal one-of-a-kind oasis. Beautifully landscaped with native foliage including live oaks, banyans, and palms, the gardens are a sight to behold year-round.
The Ringling Museum
With breathtaking architecture, beautiful tropical grounds and stunning views of Sarasota Bay, the Ringling is a favorite for wedding and receptions. The following venues are available for evening weddings and receptions.
Museum of Art Courtyard – Lend your gathering an air of timeless elegance in a setting that defines romance and the romantic. Dine and dance into the night surrounded by replicas of ancient Greek, Roman and Baroque statuary on magnificently manicured lawns.
Ca’ d’Zan Terrace and Bayfront – On the Terrace of Ca’ d’Zan and along the Bayfront Promenade, when the sun sets over the Bay, the lights of Sarasota and Longboat Key and a sky full of stars illuminate the night. Your guests will find themselves swept up in the atmosphere of Sarasota’s most breathtaking setting.
Circus Museum, Tibbals Learning Center – Want to create an atmosphere of fun and merriment for your party? The Circus Museum obliges. Guests can bask in all the delights of the circus, self-touring the miniature circus while enjoying dining and drinks outdoors under the tent reminiscent of the Big Top.
Ritz Carlton Sarasota
Plan your wedding in a resort destination that offers the best of both worlds – a vibrant downtown within walking distance and a beautiful beach close by. Set between both, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota offers wedding locations that capture the refined elegance of the city and the relaxed ambience of beach weddings. From bridal showers at Afternoon Tea to martini nights for bachelor parties, it offers the most comprehensive wedding services and specialize in creating unique experiences that exceed your expectations.
There are several additional great venues from which to choose. If you want to dig deeper into any of the above three, just click the header (name) to go to their website.