
Don't worry - there's more here than just beach weddings
Sarasota-the wedding destination that takes the cake.
For most people, the week of their wedding is a curious combination of stress, work and excitement. The bride and groom dealing with last-minute planning and entertaining visitors. Why not let Sarasota take care of all of that for you?
Sarasota will give you a beautiful setting for your special day -- either with a beach wedding or at one of the area's many scenic wedding venues – while treating you and your guests with a tropical vacation before and after the wedding. It's like starting your honeymoon before you take your vows. Let's face it, that's when you really need to relax.
Then, after laying on the beach for a few days with your favorite people, imagine walking barefoot through an archway of beautiful flowers to a backdrop of the sun sliding into the placid waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Imagine the sky painted red, orange and blue as you prepare to take your vows. Imagine your friends and family beaming as they dig their toes into the soft white sand. You deserve a wedding that's postcard perfect.
A beach wedding isn't the only way to take advantage of Sarasota's natural beauty, however. Historic buildings like John Ringling's Ca d'Zan Mansion or the 1920s-era Crowley Mansion, or the lush tropical environment of the world-famous Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, provide incredible settings overlooking Sarasota Bay. Sarasota's many resorts are experienced at creating exquisite spaces for your wedding, with the added benefit of having rooms for you and your guests within walking distance. Most offer wedding packages customized to fit your vision for the big day.
Beach weddings and incredible venues are only part of the reason that the greater Sarasota area is recognized as one of the best wedding destinations in the country. We are also home to a number of event planners that are experienced in scouting out the best wedding locations and taking care of all of the details, especially for visiting soon-to-be newlyweds.
And then, once the rings are on and the celebration is over, there's no need to pack up your bags and hurry to the airport. Just say goodbye to your guests from the comfort of your lounge chair and begin enjoying married bliss, your honeymoon already in full swing.
Need more details about the perfect wedding destination? Discover everything you need to know about planning your wedding in Sarasota and Her Islands with our Weddings section.
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