Where to get Married on Anna Maria Island
There are many wonderful and beautiful places to get married on Anna Maria Island, to take advantage of the most romantic settings for a truly magical day. And, with a fantastic network of local wedding businesses and great people that want nothing more than to make your dreams come true, it's no wonder that Anna Maria Island is regarded as the Beach Wedding Capital of Florida.
We have put together some ideas on what we believe are some of the best places to get married on Anna Maria Island.
Read some real life stories from other couples who have married on Anna Maria Island.
A Truly Romantic Beach Ceremony
With almost guaranteed sunshine, secluded beaches and exquisite white sand, a Beach Wedding Ceremony on Anna Maria Island is beautiful and so romantic. Breathtaking views and dramatic sunsets if marrying at dusk offer a fabulous backdrop and make the most incredible photographs. And, special touches including a Sand Ceremony or Petal Toss can be a wonderful romantic addition to the ceremony.
A Sand Ceremony is a beautiful binding of sand. The bride and groom each have a different colour of sand and they pour each into a single vial, so that the colours blend and represent a forever unity.
For the Petal Toss, each of the wedding guests writes a message to the bride and groom onto a shell, and during the ceremony the entire party walks to the edge of the shore and tosses it into the sea. A beautiful way to involve all your guests.
There is no permit required for a Beach Wedding Ceremony on Anna Maria Island. This means that you can choose from many of the wonderful beaches on the Island for your ceremony. For more ideas and information on organising a Beach Wedding Ceremony, please contact Anna Maria City Hall and they will help you all they can.
Please complete the Wedding Enquiry form or email us if you would like more information about weddings and honeymoons on Anna Maria Island.
For more pictures take a look at our Gallery to see a selection of wonderful weddings.
Wedding Parties at the Sandbar and Beachhouse Restaurants
The Sandbar Restaurant
With its romantic and idylic beach setting, and built on the site of the original bath house of Anna Maria Island, the Sandbar is recognised as a top ceremony and reception site for weddings in Florida. With delicious native fresh seafood and breathtaking views which can be enjoyed from the Gulf front deck, its casual atmosphere is what makes this restaurant so inviting and a wonderful place for your special day.
The Sandbar has a separate pavillion to the side of the main restaurant, which can cater up to parties of 100 or more. And, with Patti as your wedding co-ordinator, she will ensure that everything runs smoothly and you have the most wonderful wedding day.
The Beachhouse
The Beachhouse provides the perfect settting for your dream ceremony and reception. Fabulous food, unmatched service and breathtaking sunsets put the Beachhouse a step above other waterfront venues. Their staff understands this is the most important day of your life and whether it's a small intimate gathering or an elaborate affiar, they are well-equipped to meet all of your needs. The BeachHouse Restaurant was also recognised by The Knot, as one of the Best Ceremony and Reception sites in 2008 and 2009.
Both the Sandbar and the Beachhouse Restaurants are recognised as top ceremony and reception sites by The Knot, the internationally reknowned New York based premier wedding resource for brides-to-be. The Knot has awarded The Sandbar this recognition three years in a row and two years in a row for Beachhouse.
Please complete the Wedding Enquiry form or email us if you would like to arrange a viewing or receive some more information about holding your wedding or special event at The Sandbar or Beachhouse Restaurants.
A Traditional Anna Maria Island Church Ceremony
For details of churches in Anna Maria Island, click here
If you would like to visit potential wedding venues and meet with wedding businesses on Anna Maria, the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, host an annual wedding festival. It is a strolling-style, island-wide, informative day where you can visit with over 60 wedding professionals in the natural settings of their businesses. You can visit first hand the spas, photographers, venues, caterers, florists, hair and make-up professionals and many more vendors. Limefish is one of the host sites. The event takes place every year in February. For more information and tickets, visit the Anna Maria Island Wedding Festival website.