Sarasota Wedding VenuesLooking for Sarasota wedding venues? Whether you are local resident or a bride planning a destination wedding in the Sarasota area,you will gain by my first hand experience with these wedding venues.
Many couples dream of a
beach wedding ceremony
followed by a reception on the beach. Other couples love the idea of a beach wedding, because of the photo opportunities, but would prefer an climate-controlled wedding reception. You can choose from a wide variety of Sarasota wedding venues for your celebration. Depending on the time of year, it can certainly make good sense to choose an inside location for your wedding reception. We have beautiful locations that will create the perfect atmosphere for your wedding reception. The tropical foliage at so many of the Florida wedding venues can add to that tropical themed destination wedding you are dreaming of! They make for great photo opportunities.
Experience history and elegance with your choice of Sarasota wedding venuesMarie Selby Botanical Gardens
This is at the top of my list for Sarasota Wedding Venues. You can have a beach wedding ceremony and go to either the activity center for large weddings or to the mansion for a smaller more intimate wedding celebration. They even have a gorgeous wedding gazebo overlooking the bay if you would prefer to get married on the grounds. Your guests will love the tropical foliage and the photo opportunities are amazing. Everyone loves the old Banyan trees for pictures, not to speak of the gardens themselves. You will need to use an outside caterer that is approved through Selby. Chairs for your ceremony are provided by Selby if you get married there. The venue is located close to downtown Sarasota, the Airport, the beaches and is located right on Sarasota Bay. This is a wonderful choice for a wedding reception.
Crosley Museum 
This location is a beautiful example of what the area has to offer. It is an old mansion on the bay front in Sarasota. It is an amazing spot with a grassy area in the back if you wish to have an outside wedding celebration under a tent. There is also a lovely patio behind the home for a ceremony. It is a reflection of old Florida Spanish architecture and is quite unique. Your guests will be very impressed. You must use an approved outside caterer and the beverages are arranged through the facility. All chairs, tables, linens, glassware and china must be rented. Well worth the extra expense for an over-the-top Florida wedding venue after your beach wedding or for your entire celebration. Very close to the Airport and convenient to hotels in the area for your guests to stay.
College Hall This is one of the loveliest Sarasota wedding venues we have and it is located on the Campus of New College. Old Florida Spanish architecture, this is a another one-of-a-kind Sarasota wedding venues. There is outside space available for a wedding ceremony or tent. The inside space has three good size rooms. No one room will hold more than 70 people. Outside approved vendors will need to be used. Rentals, etc. are not provided so they should be arranged through your caterer. Located on beautiful Sarasota Bay, what a perfect example of what Sarasota weddings are all about. Ringling Museum 
This is one of the most beautiful Sarasota wedding venues by far. This Florida wedding venue is all about history in the Sarasota Florida area. Nothing can say more about the hey day of the Ringling family and their contribution to the area. It consists of the courtyard at the Ringling Museum and the Ca d'Zan which was the winter residence for John and Mable Ringling of the famous Ringling Brothers Circus and built in the 1920's. Tons of history here. It is very expensive but worth every penny you will pay to have an unbelievable wedding. You will find this Sarasota wedding venue on many of the vendor websites associated with Sarasota wedding venues. It is a popular location and considered on of the most sought after and exquisite Sarasota wedding venues that exists today.
Phillippi Estate 
Phillippi Mansion is another amazing example of Sarasota wedding venues, located on Phillippi Creek in Sarasota, Florida. It is an old mansion with an outside patio and a wedding gazebo. It is located close to Siesta Key so you can definitely have a beach wedding and then come over to the mansion for your reception. Tents are allowed on the grounds and the local
tent rental company
has a tent that fits the back patio perfectly. You will have to use an outside caterer. I love this choice - it one of my favorite Sarasota wedding venues!
Chelsea Center The Chelsea Center is a beautiful banquet & special events center located right in the Gulf Gate area of Sarasota. This is not far from Siesta Key if you wish to have a beach ceremony and go somewhere from an inside wedding reception. Designed by award-winning architect Carl Abbott, it is truly a example of outstanding wedding facilities, with meticulously landscaped grounds in a lovely wooded setting. This is one of the larger venues that is not attached to a resort or hotel, it can accommodate up to 400 guests. Riverhouse This location certainly says what Florida wedding venues are all about. It is located just north of Sarasota in Bradenton, Florida on the beautiful Manatee River. This building literally sits in the middle of the water surrounded by water and has a gorgeous view of the boats in the marina and the river itself. It has a wrap-around porch with window views from all sides. The venue is easy to find and a unique spot to have your wedding reception. There is a list of approved vendors that you can use. The facility is not an elegant setting and does warrant some decorating in order to make it wedding quality. But, it has so many pluses that is worth the extra effort and added expense to be able to have the view. South Florida Museum Located in historic downtown Bradenton, this is truly one of our unusual and unique Florida wedding venues. This is the home of "Snooty" one of the oldest Manatees in existence. They have an indoor area and a gorgeous courtyard in old Spanish architecture with a fountain in the middle. There is even an old chapel if you want to get married inside and have your reception in the courtyard. You will need to arrange for an outside caterer. Sarasota Garden Club The Sarasota Garden Club is located on more than an acre of beautifully maintained grounds with native and tropical plants featuring a butterfly garden, a large tropical hibiscus garden and a bromeliad garden.
ADDITIONAL SARASOTA AREA WEDDING VENUES
For great information on places to dine, additional Sarasota wedding venues in the area including restaurants that can accommodate small wedding groups, this is a fabulous site -
Sarasota's Complete Dining Resource
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