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One of several on-site venues, the recently renovated
Old Captiva House is a National Register of Historic Places landmark, once home to the island’s first schoolhouse. After a ceremony on the property’s private beach, retreat to this award-winning nautical-themed restaurant for an indoor or outdoor reception and fresh seafood menu.
Seats up to 130
'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
ON THE BEACH
BONITA
SPRINGS
AT A HISTORIC SITE
As a historic hotel that's home to one of the only beachfront restaurants on Sanibel Island, the sunset views here are incomparable. Get married just footsteps from the Gulf shoreline, then enjoy delicious contemporary cuisine from Traditions on the Beach, which has served guests since 1895.
Seats up to 175
Island Inn
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ON THE BEACH
With sleeping accommodations for up to 30 guests,
a boat dock and private beach access, this Captiva Island vacation rental will feel like you have a resort to yourselves. Hold an intimate wedding underneath the banyan trees or in the backyard overlooking Buck Key; don’t be surprised if a dolphin, sea turtle or manatee shows up as a wedding crasher.
Seats up to 75
Sea Oats
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ON THE BEACH
OVERLOOKING THE WATER
Located on a secluded stretch of Sanibel Island’s famous white-sand beach, this all-suite beachfront resort has hosted weddings for more than 100 years. (It’s also in The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame!) Each wedding package includes a complimentary beach or lawn ceremony site, followed by an indoor or outdoor reception.
Seats up to 200
Casa Ybel Beach Resort
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ON THE BEACH
OVERLOOKING THE WATER
Set within a 330-acre wildlife preserve, this sprawling resort on Captiva Island boasts 2.5 miles of beachfront. If you're looking for variety, this venue offers plenty of indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options—including Sunset Pointe where dolphins are known to make an appearance—as well as loads of activities to keep guests entertained.
Seats up to 300
South Seas Island Resort
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Anastasiia Photography
Trenholm Photo
ON THE BEACH
OVERLOOKING THE WATER
From intimate riverside ceremonies at Cove Beach to grand receptions in the Everglades Ballroom, this waterfront resort can do it all. Set on San Carlos Bay in Fort Myers with views of both Sanibel and Captiva islands, you can even wed on the hotel’s yacht, the Sanibel Princess.
Seats up to 600
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
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Nestled on Estero Island between the Gulf of Mexico and Matanzas Pass, this oceanfront resort has panoramic views of the resort’s quarter-mile beach and beyond. The 12-acre property has many ceremony and reception locations, including multiple beach areas, a butterfly garden and banyan grove.
Seats up to 150
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Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina
ON THE BEACH
This two-mile-long park between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs is home to soft-sand beaches with stunning sunset views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. North Beach and Mid Beach offer secluded areas for more intimate open-air ceremonies, whereas South Beach is ideal for larger ceremonies and receptions.
Seats up to 100
Lovers Key State Park
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ON THE BEACH
Located on a 26-acre tropical oasis between Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, this Bonita Springs resort offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venues, including the secluded Royal Palm Courtyard, and North Point, a picturesque ceremony spot on the hotel’s private island, accessible by a 20-minute boat ride.
Seats up to 800
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
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OVERLOOKING THE WATER
This renowned waterfront eatery serves
fresh seafood and tropical cuisine with views of
Fort Myers Beach. At Doc’s House, the restaurant’s recently renovated event space, wall-to-wall sliding glass doors open to an outdoor terrace and dock—you can even arrive by boat!
Seats up to 100
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille
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OVERLOOKING THE WATER
Tucked away off the beaten path, this 95-year-old lodge exudes “Old Florida” charm. Exchange vows in front of swaying palm trees and the Pine Island Sound, followed by an elegant sunset reception with a menu prepared by four-star chefs. There are also 22 rooms and cottages if you and some of your guests want to stay on-site.
Seats up to 135
Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant
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AT A HISTORIC SITE
OVERLOOKING THE WATER
AT A HISTORIC SITE
The stately oak trees and lush manicured grounds of this 1901 Georgian revival-style mansion are the ideal setting for romantic photo ops. Get ready in the private bridal suite, then head over to one of the scenic ceremony and reception locations, including the new open-air riverfront pavilion.
Seats up to 200
Burroughs Home and Gardens
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OVERLOOKING THE WATER
AT A HISTORIC SITE
Inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford weren’t only friends, but neighbors, opting to escape the cold weather in adjacent Fort Myers waterfront estates. The now-combined property is home to tropical gardens and riverside lawns that serve as unique venues, like the Moonlight Garden,
Car Exhibit Garage and coconut palm tree grove.
Seats up to 300
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
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OVERLOOKING THE WATER
This new hotel offers sweeping views of the Caloosahatchee River and downtown Fort Myers.
Be among the first to get married at Beacon Social Drinkery, an indoor/outdoor rooftop on the hotel’s 12th floor. With nearly 360-degree views and a menu with pan-Asian and Latin-inspired dishes, guests will love celebrating until the wee hours.
Seats up to 105
Luminary Hotel & Co.
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AT A HISTORIC SITE
Formerly a carpet warehouse, this brewery in downtown Fort Myers is a great venue for couples looking for a blank slate to add their own décor. The open-concept space has string lights across the
ceiling and guests can also enjoy up to nine beers on tap from the concrete bar.
Seats up to 120
Millennial Brewing Company
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Set on the banks of the Estero River, these landscaped tropical grounds and Victorian gardens were once home to a former utopian community. The 200-acre park has 11 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, offering several ceremony locations and the park’s picnic pavilion for wedding receptions.
Seats up to 75
Koreshan State Park
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AT A HISTORIC SITE
AT A HISTORIC SITE
This former post office has been restored to its neoclassical revival glory in downtown Fort Myers. Exchange vows in the open-air courtyard, then celebrate in the intimate conservatory, or for a larger guest list, the Grand Atrium.
Seats up to 300
Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center
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PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
Housed in two now-joined houses built at the turn of the 20th century, this award-winning restaurant in the historic Fort Myers River District has served Southern cuisine since 1978. Hidden from the street, the secluded garden courtyard is a romantic setting for intimate ceremonies and receptions.
Seats up to 80
The Veranda
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FORT MYERS
SANIBEL
ISLAND
CAPTIVA
ISLAND
PINE
ISLAND
FORT
MYERS
BEACH
CAPE
CORAL
Set Free Photography
Maria Glassford
Eddie Shoots
Matt Steeves Photography
OVERLOOKING THE WATER
ON THE BEACH
OVERLOOKING THE WATER
AT A HISTORIC SITE
OVERLOOKING THE WATER
AT A
HISTORIC SITE
PARK, GARDEN OR Open-Air Venue
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PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
AT A HISTORIC SITE
PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
ON THE BEACH
OVERLOOKING THE WATER
Set within a 330-acre wildlife preserve, this sprawling resort on Captiva Island boasts 2.5 miles of beachfront. If you're looking for variety, this venue offers plenty of indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options—including Sunset Pointe where dolphins are known to make an appearance—as well as loads of activities to keep guests entertained.
Seats up to 300
South Seas Island Resort
Anastasiia Photography
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ON THE BEACH
OVERLOOKING THE WATER
Located on a secluded stretch of Sanibel Island’s famous white-sand beach, this all-suite beachfront resort has hosted weddings for more than 100 years. (It’s also in The Knot Best of Weddings Hall of Fame!) Each wedding package includes a complimentary beach or lawn ceremony site, followed by an indoor or outdoor reception.
Seats up to 200
Casa Ybel Beach Resort
Trenholm Photo
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OVERLOOKING THE WATER
AT A HISTORIC SITE
Tucked away off the beaten path, this 95-year-old lodge exudes “Old Florida” charm. Exchange vows in front of swaying palm trees and the Pine Island Sound, followed by an elegant sunset reception with a menu prepared by four-star chefs. There are also 22 rooms and cottages if you and some of your guests want to stay on-site.
Seats up to 135
Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant
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OVERLOOKING THE WATER
AT A HISTORIC SITE
PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
The stately oak trees and lush manicured grounds of this 1901 Georgian revival-style mansion are the ideal setting for romantic photo ops. Get ready in the private bridal suite, then head over to one of the scenic ceremony and reception locations, including the new open-air riverfront pavilion.
Seats up to 200
Burroughs Home and Gardens
Maria Glassford
More Info
ON THE BEACH
OVERLOOKING THE WATER
From intimate riverside ceremonies at Cove Beach to grand receptions in the Everglades Ballroom, this waterfront resort can do it all. Set on San Carlos Bay in Fort Myers with views of both Sanibel and Captiva islands, you can even wed on the hotel’s yacht, the Sanibel Princess.
Seats up to 600
Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa
Photo: TK
More Info
ON THE BEACH
OVERLOOKING THE WATER
Nestled on Estero Island between the Gulf of Mexico and Matanzas Pass, this oceanfront resort has panoramic views of the resort’s quarter-mile beach and beyond. The 12-acre property has many ceremony and reception locations, including multiple beach areas, a butterfly garden and banyan grove.
Seats up to 150
Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina
More Info
OVERLOOKING THE WATER
AT A HISTORIC SITE
PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
Inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford weren’t only friends, but neighbors, opting to escape the cold weather in adjacent Fort Myers waterfront estates. The now-combined property is home to tropical gardens and riverside lawns that serve as unique venues, like the Moonlight Garden,
Car Exhibit Garage and coconut palm tree grove.
Seats up to 300
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
More Info
ON THE BEACH
AT A HISTORIC SITE
One of several on-site venues, the recently renovated
Old Captiva House is a National Register of Historic Places landmark, once home to the island’s first schoolhouse. After a ceremony on the property’s private beach, retreat to this award-winning nautical-themed restaurant for an indoor or outdoor reception and fresh seafood menu.
Seats up to 130
'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa
More Info
ON THE BEACH
AT A HISTORIC SITE
As a historic hotel that's home to one of the only beachfront restaurants on Sanibel Island, the sunset views here are incomparable. Get married just footsteps from the Gulf shoreline, then enjoy delicious contemporary cuisine from Traditions on the Beach, which has served guests since 1895.
Seats up to 175
Island Inn
More Info
ON THE BEACH
PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
This two-mile-long park between Fort Myers Beach and Bonita Springs is home to soft-sand beaches with stunning sunset views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. North Beach and Mid Beach offer secluded areas for more intimate open-air ceremonies, whereas South Beach is ideal for larger ceremonies and receptions.
Seats up to 100
Lovers Key State Park
More Info
ON THE BEACH
PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
Located on a 26-acre tropical oasis between Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, this Bonita Springs resort offers a variety of indoor and outdoor venues, including the secluded Royal Palm Courtyard, and North Point, a picturesque ceremony spot on the hotel’s private island, accessible by a 20-minute boat ride.
Seats up to 800
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa
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AT A HISTORIC SITE
AT A HISTORIC SITE
PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
Formerly a carpet warehouse, this brewery in downtown Fort Myers is a great venue for couples looking for a blank slate to add their own décor. The open-concept space has string lights across the
ceiling and guests can also enjoy up to nine beers on tap from the concrete bar.
Seats up to 120
Millennial Brewing Company
More Info
AT A HISTORIC SITE
PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
Set on the banks of the Estero River, these landscaped tropical grounds and Victorian gardens were once home to a former utopian community. The 200-acre park has 11 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, offering several ceremony locations and the park’s picnic pavilion for wedding receptions.
Seats up to 75
Koreshan State Park
Eddie Shoots
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OVERLOOKING THE WATER
AT A HISTORIC SITE
PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
Inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford weren’t only friends, but neighbors, opting to escape the cold weather in adjacent Fort Myers waterfront estates. The now-combined property is home to tropical gardens and riverside lawns that serve as unique venues, like the Moonlight Garden,
Car Exhibit Garage and coconut palm tree grove.
Seats up to 300
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
More Info
OVERLOOKING THE WATER
AT A HISTORIC SITE
PARK/GARDEN/Open-Air Venue
The stately oak trees and lush manicured grounds of this 1901 Georgian revival-style mansion are the ideal setting for romantic photo ops. Get ready in the private bridal suite, then head over to one of the scenic ceremony and reception locations, including the new open-air riverfront pavilion.
Seats up to 200
Burroughs Home and Gardens
Maria Glassford
More Info
