The Perfect Sanibel and Captiva Island Wedding
Many people dream of a beautiful Florida beach wedding, of all the places you could choose Sanibel Island weddings are the perfect location!
Sanibel and Captiva can provide the perfect Island wedding. Surrounded by incredible natural beauty, memories will be created that will last you, your friends, and your family forever.
But where to go? What to choose? Veteran photographer Nick Adams has been capturing Sanibel Island beach weddings on the islands for over 20 years.
He brings a wealth of knowledge about venues, vendors, and more. Nick brings a stylish, fun, modern approach with respect to traditional techniques.
His wedding pictures reflect the individual style of each wedding. Your dream Sanibel Island beach wedding story is captured in pristine, gorgeous images.
21 Breathtaking Sanibel & Captiva Island Wedding Venues
#1 Casa Ybel Resort
With 23 acres overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, this upscale, full-service resort provides stunning amenities, elegant suites, and onsite dining options.
Offering wedding packages for up to 250 guests or, smaller intimate ceremony packages for less than 30 guests, Casa Ybel is romantic and secluded with private paths leading to the beautiful sandy beach for your perfect island wedding day.
The resort itself is gorgeous and a wonderful place to stay on the island, this is the perfect destination to have a special Sanibel Island wedding right on the shore!
2255 West Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
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#2 Island Inn
Located on a gorgeous 10-acre stretch of Gulf front property, the Island Inn boasts 49 rooms and cottages providing a truly relaxing atmosphere with beachfront dining and excellent shelling.
The Island Inn can cater to more intimate ceremonies as the maximum number of guests is 30. They also work with an outside wedding coordinator to ensure your special day is perfect!
A special touch to choosing The Island Inn is Traditions On The Beach, this onsite restaurant, bar, and lounge is perfect for your Sanibel Island wedding with many catering packages available.
You can also choose to host your rehearsal dinner here, as well as each and every part of your event!
311 West Gulf Dr, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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#3 Sanibel Moorings
A romantic tropical paradise in a picturesque location of panoramic views with fully furnished 1, 2, or 3-bedroom condo suites!
Spread over 6 acres, Sanibel Moorings is on the beach with direct beach access and offers several Sanibel beach wedding packages starting as low as $650.00.
The Sanibel Moorings is determined to be the full package for your Sanibel Island Wedding. They offer many additional services beyond being the venue, and have plentiful accommodations for you and your full wedding party!
845 East Gulf Dr, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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#4 Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
This serene resort is desirably placed on a barrier island surrounded by white sand beaches and picture-perfect sunsets. However you envision your Sanibel Island Wedding, from an intimate beach ceremony or a grand ballroom affair, Sundial has it all!
As a very popular wedding destination, the Sundial offers 1, 2, and 3-bedroom suites, studios, and Island Suites. Available to house your wedding party easily!
With great amenities including direct beach access, pool, fitness room, onsite dining, and even an onsite grocery store, the Sundial is an excellent choice for your dream nuptials offering multiple packages and up to 250 capacity.
1451 Middle Gulf Dr, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
#5 Waterside Inn on the Beach
This resort has a truly charming setting for your Sanibel Island wedding, with lush vegetation, gorgeous sunsets, and an exclusive honeymoon suite!
If you’re hoping for a sunset wedding Waterside has the perfect setting for an intimate beach wedding!
True Old Sanibel charm, this delightful and romantic beachfront resort provides great amenities, bike rentals, and a good selection of cottages, efficiencies, and condominiums.
A relaxing, tropical paradise with soft sandy beaches where you can make countless memories among your loved ones.
3033 West Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
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#6 West Wind Island Resort
Beachfront and contemporary, the West Wind Inn has many guest bedrooms, beachfront studios, and luxury suites to choose from.
They offer a variety of wedding packages that are guided by their award-winning catering manager and wedding planner.
This resort is for the sunset lovers, with a large stretch of private white sandy beach West Wind Inn can help bring the sunset Sanibel Island Wedding you’ve been dreaming of to reality.
3345 West Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
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#7 ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
This lovely resort has historic charm in spades and is a popular destination for weddings. Known to be attentive and able to put a personal touch on every ceremony to capture the special day sentiment!
The main building has a relaxed colonial feel about it and is a stone’s throw away from the beautiful beach which provides a wonderful backdrop for your wedding ceremony.
With multiple wedding packages and several venues to choose from, ‘Tween Waters is an excellent choice for your special day. Tween Waters Island Resort can bring to life the wedding of your dreams, from a simple sunset ceremony to a lavish reception!
15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva, FL 33924
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#8 South Seas Island Resort
Occupying nearly half of Captiva island, this expansive resort offers multiple venues both indoor and outdoor.
South Seas has so many customizable options to bring you the full Captiva Island wedding package the way you’ve dreamed it to be. From venus, services, catering, and more South Seas has something for everyone.
With onsite shopping, dining, and a plethora of activities to experience, South Sea’s is your one-stop shop for you and your wedding guests.
It is almost impossible not to make special wedding memories along these white sandy beaches! There is no better way to celebrate than this romantic venue!
5400 Plantation Road, Captiva, FL 33924
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#9 Captiva Island Inn
This is the perfect place to host and house your Captive Island wedding party!
With sixteen unique 1 and 2-bedroom cottages or suites, and 2 & 3-bedroom villas right in the heart of Captiva Village. A laid-back and affordable wedding option, the Captiva Island Inn works closely with wedding planners to ensure a wonderful experience for you and your guests.
Working with some of the Island’s best wedding planners, you’re sure to find exactly what you’re looking for in all of the customizable options at Captiva Island Inn!
11508 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, FL 33924
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#10 The Dunes Golf & Tennis Club
A full-service country club with multiple venues for both indoor and outdoor weddings.
Ceremonies can be performed on the expansive and beautiful white sand beach with breathtaking views of the Gulf or, by the Dunes of private sparkling Sunset Lake.
Whether you desire a ceremony on the beach or a luxurious country club wedding, the Dunes has an itinerary for your Sanibel Island Wedding!
949 Sand Castle Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
#11 The Sanctuary Golf Club
The Sanctuary Golf Club is a beautiful, award-winning venue for your perfect island wedding and is fully equipped for a small intimate affair or, a larger-scale elegant affair for up to 200 guests.
A natural, tropical ambiance is ensured as the venue is located within the J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve, showcasing beautiful Floridian foliage and landscapes.
This Sanibel Island Wedding venue is equipped with a wide range of event rental packages depending on your personal vision and needs!
2801 Wulfert Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
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#12 Captiva Cruises
Offering numerous cruises both on smaller and larger boats, Captiva Cruises can cater to your wedding needs or, cruise you and your guests to a variety of destinations for your perfect island wedding.
With vessels equipped to host anywhere from 2 to 148 guests Captiva Cruises will be more than ready to set off into the sunset with all your closest friends and family!
Enjoy a Captiva Island wedding on a unique and romantic cruise impossible to forget!
11401 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, FL 33924
#13 Sanibel Community House
Sanibel Community House offers numerous rooms of various sizes for rental and is an affordable Island option.
The setting of this little venue is charming and full of historic tropical ambiance. Offering both small and grand rooms there is eligibility for Sanibel Island Wedding parties of all sizes!
The venue is very important to Island residents as it was first built in 1927 as Sanibel’s first community gathering center!
2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
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#14 Bali Hi Estate Captiva
A beautiful luxury estate on the beach surrounded by private and secluded 2 acres. The main house can sleep 15, the optional guest house can sleep 8.
This venue is truly a slice of paradise, if you want to escape reality with your closest friends and family this is the spot for you.
Not only can your Captiva Island Wedding ceremony be beautifully executed among the waves on a private beach, but your party can spend a full week in this magical luxury getaway home.
16280, Captiva, FL 33924
#15 Sea Oats Luxury Estate
A picturesque private estate, Sea Oats specializes in small, one-of-a-kind weddings for up to 75 guests.
Discover the beautiful gulf side views, sparkly seas, and dolphin-speckled backdrop to your big day! Tie the knot under a gorgeous Banyon tree decorating with delicate lighting and charm.
This luxury estate is perfect for a slightly more intimate event while still enjoying all the perfect paradise a Captiva Island Wedding has to offer!
16623 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924
#16 Sea Palms Estate
The sister private estate to Sea Oats, the Sea Palms also specializes in one-of-a-kind Captiva Island weddings in a luxury, upscale setting.
This venue is much more intimate and can host groups of up to 30. Enjoy a week-long stay with your small collection of closest friends and family at the beautiful estates.
Housing nine bedrooms there is plenty of space for a smaller party to find a piece of home in this slice of paradise!
16596 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924
#17 Captiva Chapel By The Sea
The Chapel By The Sea is truly a magical and elegant place to have the perfect Captiva Island Wedding! The venue seats 120 people maximum and is best for ceremony and photograph purposes!
Receptions can be held at any of the nearby restaurants!
11580 Chapin Ln, Captiva, FL 33924
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#18 Sanibel Community Church
This church is more inland of the Island and therefore does not boast a sea view. However, the Church is beautiful and quaint, booking up very quickly.
It is important to give as much notice as possible when interested in this venue. Note that a single pre-marital counseling session is mandatory before the ceremony is set and conducted.
You may arrange for this to be conducted by your pastor if coming from another church!
1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
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#19 Saint Isabel Catholic Church
St. Isabel only accepts requests for baptisms and weddings from registered and active parishioners. Please call the Parish office at 472-2763.
3559 Sanibel Captiva RD, Sanibel, FL 33957
#20 Sanibel Congregational United Church Of Christ
2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
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#21 Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church
2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
Beaches Available For Wedding Ceremonies
If you are interested in using a wedding planner to facilitate your beach wedding, here are some of the Sanibel and Captiva beaches available for wedding ceremonies!
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Deciding Where To Get Married
There are many spectacular venues for your perfect island wedding. From elegant resorts to laid-back old island-style inns, and historical chapels to country clubs. And of course, the star of any island wedding ceremony, the beaches.
Many resorts have detailed wedding packages. These include beach ceremonies and other options. Whether your wedding is large or small, Sanibel Island and Captiva island can cater to your every whim.
Above is our full list of the beaches, venues, and vendors that can help you craft your dream day. Depending on your choices, you may need a permit, for more information on permits Click Here. For information on obtaining a Florida Marriage License, Click Here.
Photography & Videography
Nick Adams Photography
1619 Periwinkle Way Suite 104, Sanibel, FL 33957
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Nick Adams Photography on Sanibel Island has been creating amazing memories on Sanibel and Captiva for twenty years.
Originally from London, England, Nick has been a photographer since the early nineties and, after moving to Southwest Florida in 1998, has been Sanibel & Captiva’s go-to photographer ever since!
Known for his unique style and breathtaking shots, Nick is the preferred vendor for places such as South Sea’s Island Resort and Casa Ybel Beach Resort
Milissa Sprecher Photography
PO Box 869, Sanibel, FL 33957
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A Florida resident of 15 years, Milissa Sprecher has captured many people’s special day with passion and personality.
Impressions Photography
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Krista Kowalczyk has been photographing weddings in Southwest Florida for over 20 years and has extensive experience with destination weddings.
iHeart Films
Videographer services specializing in luxury weddings.
Spas
Sanibel Day Spa
2075 Periwinkle Way UNIT 24, Sanibel, FL 33957
An island staple for over 25 years, Sanibel Day Spa offers a plethora of Bridal Packages and other services for all your pampering needs!
Kay Casperson Lifestyle Spa & Boutique
Sundial Resort, 1451 Middle Gulf Dr, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
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Chadwick Square, 14830 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924
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With two locations one in the Sundial Resort on Sanibel and one close to South Seas Resort on Captiva, the Kay Casperson Lifestyle Spa & Boutique specializes in wellness and transformation, a great place to relax and calm those wedding nerves!
Sanibel Skin Spa
975 Rabbit Rd #3, Sanibel, FL 33957
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Offering a plethora of relaxing massage packages, the Sanibel Skin Spa has something for everyone including both Bride & Groom. Make sure to check out their unique “Sanibel Salt Cave”.
Spatini Teabar
1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
All products used at Spatini are organic, ingestible grades with many of the ingredients sourced from the island! Full-service spa that offers organic spray tans for your special day.
Wedding Officiants
Patricia Slater’s Weddings By The Sea
P.O. Box 672, Sanibel Island, Florida 33957
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With over 20 years of experience, Patricia Slater is an expert at providing the perfect beach ceremony. With extensive local knowledge, Patricia offers a customized experience for every couple.
Avow Weddings
A seasoned professional, and officiant Pastor Thomas Funk brings over a decade worth of wedding experience, bringing people together and creating memories that last a lifetime.
Dr. Dan Lamey
Dr. Dan has 18 years of experience performing weddings in the Sanibel and Captiva areas.
Dr. Dan treats each couple like family, spending quality time with them to learn about each individual and their relationship, he has been awarded for his work several times and comes highly recommended.
Rabbi Michael Raab
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Rabbi Michael provides a custom ceremony tailored to fit each couple, highly awarded, Rabbi Michael is also multilingual speaking fluent Spanish and Hebrew.
Wedding Coordinators
Kelly McWilliams
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An 18 year veteran, Kelly McWilliams is a nationally recognized wedding planner who brings hard work, creativity and dedication to making the day of your dreams.
Coco Luna Events
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Event planner Courtney Armen prides herself on creating unique and inviting atmospheres that immerse you and your guests in a one of a kind experience.
Fabulously Chic Weddings
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With a high level of style and creativity, wedding planner Courtney Gabelbauer brings sophistication and passion to your special day.
Jewelers
Congress Jewelers of Sanibel
2075 Periwinkle Way Unit 35, Sanibel, FL 33957
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Congress Jewelers of Sanibel bring unique craftsmanship to every piece they create.
Inspired by the natural beauty of the island, each piece is an exclusive design that will always hold the owner’s memories of their time on Sanibel Captiva.
Lily & Company Jewelers
520 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
Specializing in couture Sanibel Jewelry, Lily & Company brings unique Island Flair to each custom piece they create.
Stop by their historical building to browse the exquisite jewelry, check out work by local artists and meet the very special store greeters.
The Cedar Chest Fine Jewelry
1993 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
Founded in 1975, The Cedar Chest has been creating stunning and unusual collections of the sea and nature-themed jewelry for over 40 years.
Their unique pieces celebrate the beauty of Sanibel Island and have made them internationally recognized jewelers.
Florists
Floral Artistry
2400 Palm Ridge Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
With multiple awards and highly recommended, Floral Artistry has a highly skilled and experienced design team to provide you with a unique, world-class floral design.
Cakes & Catering
Lady Cakes
2924 Del Prado Blvd S Unit 7 & 8, Cape Coral, FL 33904
Award-winning bakery Lady Cakes offers a wide range of wedding cakes and more. Founder Bess Charles will work with you to craft your perfect-looking and tasting wedding cake.
Sanibel Catering Company
2477 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
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Located in Bailey’s General Store, the Sanibel Catering Company will work with you to create not only your perfect wedding cake but also a custom menu for your entire day.
Catering By Leslie Adams
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Full service, award-winning catering company serving Sanibel and Captiva.
Paper Fig Kitchen
2003 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, Florida 33957
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Located in Tahitian Gardens Plaza, Paper Fig Kitchen offers off-premises catering, private chef services and a storefront you can visit and bring more than 35 years of crafted catering experience.
Live Music & DJ’s
The Danny Morgan Band
9494 Beverly Lane, Sanibel Island, Fl. 33957
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Danny Morgan has been providing live entertainment for over 35 years and has won the “Best Local Entertainment Award” from 1998 to 2018.
Steve Farst Entertainment
Available as a solo, duo or trio, Steve Farst Entertainment offers many wedding packages to cater to your needs. Wedding packages include live music, an Emcee and a DJ.
Black Tie Entertainment
12155 Metro Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33966
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Full-service entertainment company that provides DJ’s, sound system, lighting, video & projection, party favors monograms and photo booths.
Talent & Entertainment Productions
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Full-service company providing innovative and creative entertainment solutions.
The Islands DJ
402 SW 39th Ter, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Full-service entertainer and DJ with state of the art equipment and LED lighting.