An Orlando wedding can be celebrated in beautiful gardens, historic locations, chapels, and theme parks. Many visitors to Orlando come to enjoy the many theme parks and activities that are available in and around Orlando. Just outside of downtown there are upscale neighborhoods like Winter Park and Winter Garden, that are inviting guests with beautiful gardens, manicured lawns, street cafes, upscale restaurants, and boutiques. So celebrating an Orlando wedding doesn’t have to be just with Mickey Mouse and Co.

The closest beach from Orlando would be Cocoa Beach and if a beach wedding is what you are looking for check our Cocoa Beach Weddings.

Many couples that are eloping to Central Florida are looking for an all-inclusive package. We have several Orlando wedding packages already available. Don’t see what you are looking for or have seen a location online that is the perfect spot? No problem we are here to help.

Very attractive for wedding ceremonies are the beautiful botanical gardens and parks available in and around Orlando. We offer several pre-designed garden wedding packages and chapel weddings in the area. While Orlando doesn’t have a beach there are some locations that offer manmade lagoons. While this might be an option we honestly think that with so many real beaches in pretty close proximity why not just go and do the real thing.

Some of our favorite park wedding locations in Orlando, where we also offer packages are Harry P Leu Gardens and Kraft Azalea Garden. To name just a few. There are plenty of other options like Lake Eola, Bok Tower Gardens, Mead Botanical Garden, and many more where we had weddings before and be happy to create customized Orlando wedding packages.

Besides gardens, Orlando has also chapels, mansions, galleries to offer for small and large weddings alike.  If you are looking for a chapel wedding we can suggest the Mayan Chapel at the Maitland Art Center. There are several more chapels in Orlando we had weddings at. Just ask us!

Historic sites or Mansions are also an option. Some examples where we had weddings before are Cypress Grove Estate, Polasek Museum, Maitland Art Center, and Casa Feliz.

We can create an Orlando wedding package for you at any location. What we don’t do are Disney Weddings or other Theme Parks.

If you are looking for a simple Orlando elopement package without a lot of fuzz, that is economical in price and covers all the basics check out our ” Blitz Wedding” package we created for you in Orlando. This package can also be booked at any preferred location of your choice with 10 guests or less.

Depending on the chosen location wedding permits will be required. Some of our Orlando wedding packages will have permit fees included, some may not. We will apply for your permits but depending on the location they sometimes have to be paid directly by the customer to the location. Others we will pay and apply for and can be included in the package price.

If you are planning a Fort Lauderdale Beach wedding we are happy to help. Fort Lauderdale has just like Miami a lively nightlife but is overall less busy. Along the Oceanside A1A, you find bars and upscale restaurants. The beach there is usually quite busy due to the many hotels and resorts lining up right across the shoreline. Parking is also very limited and it is most times impossible to get a public parking spot. But there are many other beach entrances north or South of Las Olas Blvd that are not as busy and offer much better parking. There are plenty of accommodation choices in Fort Lauderdale and many of our smaller weddings decide on booking a vacation home on the beach. While the per-day rental fee may be higher than a luxury hotel, if you bring family and friends it may be much less than accommodating everybody in hotels and motels. Here is a link to beach house rentals that possibly allow you to also have your wedding and reception there.

Our favorite spot for a Fort Lauderdale Beach wedding is one of the smaller entrances in Hollywood Beach. There are no larger buildings in the background, wooden boardwalks to the beach, and plenty of parking. You also find some palm trees and the beach is easily accessible. There are several spots that work for a wedding, depending on the size of your event and how much parking is needed. Hollywood Beach is south of Fort Lauderdale Beach and much less crowded, especially during the week. There are lifeguard stands and regular beach activities so it is better to choose a time later towards evening. Weekends will always be busy.

Other possible beaches in and around Fort Lauderdale up to West Palm Beach are John Lloyd U State Park, but large cruise ships may pass by, Dania Beach, Loggerhead Park, Vista Park, Laura Park. Going further north towards West Palm Beach there are plenty of more options like Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach up to West Palm Beach.

Some wedding reception options where we had smaller weddings are the Sea Watch On The Ocean, Mastro’s Ocean Club, and several weddings at the Pelican Grand Beach Resort. There are many more restaurants and resorts where you can celebrate your wedding reception.

Reception at the vacation home.

Another option if you don’t wish to have your reception in a restaurant or facility is a private chef or catering at your vacation home. Just make sure the owners are Ok with you having the reception on-premises. We can help with all the details of catering and decoration at your vacation home.

To celebrate your Fort Lauderdale Beach wedding,  all beaches usually require a beach permit. Because there are different permits to pull depending on location costs can vary.  At our favorite spot, the rental fee is starting at $ 275 and includes all filing fees and insurance.

Planning a Palm Coast beach wedding? Flagler Beach and Palm Coast are known for their natural and unspoiled beauty. Long stretches of cinnamon-colored uncrowded beaches with plenty of nature to enjoy. The northern east coast of Florida is a gem in the raw with St Augustine the highlight and oldest city in the US. Most international couples are mainly visiting South Florida up to Orlando on both sides of the coast.  But the northern part set’s itself apart with old town charm, history, and plenty of things to do in St Augustine. From small artsy shops, great restaurants, and live entertainment be captured by the vibe of Spanish Colonial architecture. Palm Coast beaches are approx. 35 minutes by car from St Augustine and a 1-hour 20-minute drive from Orlando. While not the closest beach to Orlando it is not much further than Cocoa Beach.

For a Palm Coast beach wedding we prefer two beaches that are perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies. Washington Oaks Gardens is absolutely our favorite Florida park and you can celebrate a beach wedding or garden wedding. Either location is one of the best and most affordable in Florida. They also offer the rental of a bridal room to get dressed and picnic areas within the garden.  We held many weddings there and never experienced a lot of beach guests or garden visitors. Please also see our Washington Oaks Garden wedding package at this location.

The other beach we can recommend is River to Sea Preserve and Jungle Hut Beach. Beaches may have partial rocky areas that offer nice backgrounds for photos.

There are plenty of more beaches available but not always suitable for weddings. A southern option of Palm Coast is Flagler Beach and almost any public beach entrance can be used for your beach wedding. Some examples are Varn Park or Old Salt Park. In St Augustine Anastasia State Park and Butler Beach can be used for wedding ceremonies.

If you are planning a Palm Coast beach wedding with a reception we recommend celebrating your reception in St Augustine. For wedding receptions that are intimate but need more than just a table, we suggest The Reef, Casa Monica Resort and Spa, and Bayfront Marine House, to name a few. The Casa de Vino 57 is a great private wine and cheese tasting bar for welcome parties. If you have a small group or just for a candlelight dinner we can recommend the following restaurants Collage Restaurant St Augustine, Harry’s Seafood Bar, and Grille. You find plenty of more casual bars and restaurants in Flagler Beach.

Reception at the vacation home.

If you are renting a private property it is possible to arrange catering or private chefs for a small reception in your vacation home. Please be advised that you have to inquire with the owners if a private party on the premises is allowed.

For a Palm Coast beach wedding at a public beach, no permit is required. For Washington Oak Gardens a permit is required on the beach or gardens. All public beach entrances in Flagler will not require a permit to hold your wedding ceremony. In St. Augustine permits are required and will differ depending on where the wedding takes place.

Planning a wedding in South Florida? Crandon Park on Key Biscayne offers a breathtaking tropical setting for your beach wedding. The beach lined with many palm trees is picturesque and the park offers plenty of space and parking. There are also picnic tables, grills, and pavilions available.  It is one of the best locations for a beach wedding in the Miami area. Miami beach is usually packed with many visitors. From South Beach to northern Miami you find one hotel or resort next to the other lining up on the shoreline. Unless you are planning your wedding at one of the resorts, mostly all public beach accesses are pretty crowded any day of the week. There are a few exceptions depending on the season.

Key Biscayne beach weddings can be very private on weekdays, however as with most beaches, on weekends and holidays, you may have a lot of beachgoers. There are two options for your Key Biscayne beach wedding. Crandon Park and further south Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park.  Bill Baggs is on the southern tip and also has a lighthouse.

We have planned many weddings in Miami and 9 out of 10 times couples will choose Crandon Park for its beautiful scenery and space. If you have dreamed about a tropical beach setting with palm trees and a lagoon-like feel, it will not disappoint you. As with most beaches in South Florida, Crandon Park will require a beach permit with or without decoration. You also have to be on the Miami Dade vendors list to hold weddings on any public beach or park and need to provide liability insurance. If you plan your Key Biscayne beach wedding or Miami wedding with us, insurance is included in your rental fee and covered by Events and More Inc.

Other possible locations for your Miami or Key Biscayne beach wedding are South Point Beach Miami with limited decoration, Matheson Hammock Park in Coral Gables, Haulover Beach Park, and Sunny Isles Beach.

There are hundreds of other options for a Miami beach wedding offered by resorts, hotels, and facilities that are along the beach.

Depending on your budget your wedding in Key Biscayne and Miami can be simple or very extravagant. For couples that arrive with guests or larger weddings with receptions, you have plenty of hotels to choose from.  For smaller events with 20 guests, a restaurant can be more cost-effective. Since we are specialized in smaller weddings here are some suggestions for your reception, Ariete in Coconut Grove, Byblos Miami Beach, Rusty Pelican Key Biscayne, Smith, and Wollensky Miami Beach, Cantina Beach, and other Restaurants within the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne. For weddings with receptions at hotels, we had events at the National Hotel Miami and The Raleigh Miami Beach

Reception at the vacation home.

If you are renting a private property in Key Biscayne or Miami Beach it is possible to arrange catering or private chefs for a reception. Please be advised that you have to inquire with the owners if a private party on the premises is allowed.

Key Biscayne beach weddings and weddings in Miami Dade on public beaches or parks must apply for a wedding permit. In most cases, liability insurance and membership of the Miami Dade vendors list is a requirement. We will apply for all wedding permits. Costs will range anywhere from $150 – $500 and up.

Key West is the southernmost point in the US. It invites guests with colorful pastel conch-style houses and lively entertainment, it attracts tourists by land, air, and sea. If you plan a Key West wedding be prepared that you probably will not be the only one getting married that day. It is a prime location for weddings. Once a fishing town and place for artists and those that look for an unconventional lifestyle, Key West is mainly catering to visitors today. It is still one of a kind city and a special place like no other.

If you are looking for a fun place to go with all-night-long entertainment, love boating, snorkeling, or fishing, Key West will not disappoint you.

Key West Wedding cost

Our wedding packages in Key West are substantially more than at other locations. Why? We have to travel to the Keys and it is a 9-hour one-way drive for us. Therefore we have to calculate for each wedding a three-day minimum where we can not book any other event. We have to also calculate our travel costs including mileage, gas, accommodation, and food.

Florida Keys & Key West Wedding Packages

Currently we do not offer any packages.
If you are interested, please ask for an exclusive offer.

Your Key West Wedding on the beach has some limitations.  There is really only one public beach suitable for weddings that don’t have a site fee or permit. Smather’s Beach is a thin stretch of beach with palm trees and white sand and quite picturesque for photos. Because it is one of the few options there may be several weddings happening at the same time. For weddings, at Smather’s Beach, we recommend only weekday weddings and picking a date not on holidays or in prime season.  The other option is Fort Zachary State Park. It is a beautiful park for weddings but often booked years in advance even on weekdays. Fort Zachary will have specific regulations and also a site fee.

What other options do I have?

Alternative options for a Key West wedding are to celebrate your beach wedding at a private vacation home with beach access, or in one of the resorts that have a private beach. Please keep in mind that rental fees can be quite high.

Many travel catalogs and sites show beautiful white sandy beaches with palm trees advertising the Florida Keys. However, there are only a few public beaches available. A very nice beach in Marathon that we can recommend is Sombrero Beach. In Key Largo, Harry Harris Park, or Rowell’s Waterfront Park may be an option if you don’t expect a larger sandy beach. Overall we recommend planning your wedding at a hotel or resort if you are expecting more than 20 guests.

With Key West rated as one of the prime destinations for weddings, you will find a wide selection of facilities, restaurants, and hotels that offer space for any size of event. We have had weddings at the Southernmost Beach Resort, Hemingway Home and Museum, and at the Casa Marina Key West Waldorf Astoria Hotel

If you are looking for a restaurant for a romantic candlelight dinner or dinner reservations for a small group we can recommend Louis Backyard and Latitude’s Restaurant.

We will be happy to assist you with the planning of your reception.

Planning a Key West wedding in the summer is like putting on a winter jacket in 80 degrees weather. It can be very hot and humid.  We have been planning weddings in Key West for over 15 years and summer is not a favorable time to celebrate your special day. There is a big chance that mountains of seaweed are washed ashore during the summer months. While they do try to clean the beach as much as possible, seaweed has been a major problem in Miami and Key West the past years. It is very smelly and can be unbearable. We recommend late autumn, winter, or spring months for a Key West wedding on Smather’s Beach, where the climate is milder and seaweed usually not a problem.

Dreaming of a Longboat Key beach wedding surrounded by turquoise blue ocean and white sand?  We believe this little sleepy Island is perfect for a wedding and still a hidden gem. Longboat Key has only a small selection of hotels and accommodations. However, because of that, the island has an overall more hometown feel.  Longboat Key is located north of Sarasota and south of Anna Maria Island. It stretches along the Gulf of Mexico and offers natural pristine beaches. In addition, they are not as crowded as Anna Maria Island or Siesta Key. The island offers a beautiful setting for a romantic beach wedding.

Although you may not find a lot of accommodations directly on Longboat Key, Sarasota, Bradenton, and Anna Maria Island have plenty to offer. One of the resorts we can recommend and previously had weddings at is the Zota Beach Resort on Longboat Key. Not to mention, the resort is only a 5-minute drive by car from our beach access.

If you are planning a Longboat Key Beach wedding, we are here to help. It is one of our favorite beaches for a smaller intimate wedding. The beach access we often use has not yet been discovered by many regular beachgoers. This is why it is absolutely fantastic for a wedding. Equally important the beach has beautiful natural surroundings and wildlife like birds and dolphins. In addition, a wooden boardwalk is leading out on the beach and provides another great background for photos. Having a Longboat Key Beach wedding during sunset will not disappoint you.

Another public beach access is Bayfront Park and several smaller entrances with limited parking. If you book accommodations along the Gulf of Mexico a private beach entrance may also be available to use.

Depending on the size of your event, Longboat Key has several options to have your reception or dinner. Some examples are the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant, Dry Dock Waterfront Grille, and Shore.

For very small weddings and candlelight dinners, some restaurant options are the Maison Blanche, Euphemia Haye, and La Norma. Longboat Key has a fantastic selection of upscale restaurants perfect for a romantic wedding dinner.

An alternative option if you don’t wish to have your reception in a restaurant or facility is a private chef or catering at your vacation home. Just make sure the owners are Ok with you having the reception on-premises. We can help with all the details of catering and decoration at your vacation home.

To celebrate a Longboat Key beach wedding you will need a beach permit if wedding decoration is desired.  Some examples are a wedding arch or chairs for guest seating. Smaller groups without any decorations will usually not need a permit. If you book one of our Longboat Key Beach wedding packages, we will apply for your permit. Parking at our favorite beach location is free. Other beaches in Longboat Key may or may not have metered parking.

Cocoa Beach is known for its surf breaks and a prime destination for Spring Breakers. But if you are not traveling during this time, a Cocoa Beach wedding can be very beautiful and tranquil. Cocoa Beach is also the closest beach to Orlando if you are planning a city stay but wish to have a beach wedding. We use a spot for a wedding away from the hustle and bustle a little south of the city.  Melbourne and Palm Bay also have many public beaches and beach parks available for your event.

Private vacation homes along the Atlantic Ocean with beach access will almost guarantee you that nobody will crash your wedding.

Cocoa Beach is quite a wide beach and is known for surfing and waves. The sand is a darker color and not as fine as it is on the West Coast of Florida. Our usual spot for Cocoa Beach Weddings offers plenty of parking and has no large hotels or housing in the background. With sea oats and dunes and quite some spectacular waves at times, it is a very natural beach. You may find some people fishing, sunbathing, or surfing, but we never experienced it overcrowded. Another plus, parking is free and we currently don’t have to pull a permit.

Other possible locations for your Cocoa Beach Wedding are Leon Cocoa Beach Parking closer to the pier, Lori Wilson Park, and smaller beach parking lots suitable for weddings with less than 10 people.

At Satellite Beach we have been using Pelican Beach Park for weddings and they also offer picnic pavilions for rent. This spot can be busy on weekends. Further South towards Melbourne you can find plenty of more beach parks and public beaches that are possibilities to hold your beach wedding ceremony.

Along the coast from Cocoa Beach down to Palm Bay and Vero Beach, you find resorts and hotels, restaurants, and facilities where you can plan your reception. Some examples in Cocoa Beach are Cocoa Beach Pier and Indian River Queen Boat. In Vero Beach, we have been working with the Costa d’Este Beach Resort that is a good option for a smaller wedding. There are plenty more and we will be happy to assist you in finding the perfect spot for your beach wedding.

Reception at the vacation home.

South of Cocoa Beach on the Atlantic Ocean you find many smaller communities that have vacation home rentals directly on the beach available. Many of them have private beach access. If you celebrate a smaller wedding why not celebrate at your vacation home? We are happy to assist with catering or private chef options for your homespun reception. Just keep in mind this is usually only an option for very small weddings and you will have to get permission from the owners.

Some beaches in Cocoa Beach down to Vero Beach will need a beach permit and varies from location to location. If you have a specific beach in mind we can contact the park or city and ask for requirements and possible fees.

Naples is the Beverly Hills of Florida. You will find exclusive five-star hotels and resorts, classy restaurants, and extravagant boutiques along 5th Ave. Naples is known for its sugar-white beaches, clear water, and very quaint and beautifully maintained neighborhoods. Along the coastline, you will find multi-million dollar mansions and estates. There are numerous public beach entrances north and south of the pier that may be used for smaller weddings. Whether you wish to celebrate your wedding at one of the resorts, at a private estate, or keep it more simple on a public beach, Naples beach weddings are certainly beautiful and romantic.

A beach wedding in Naples can be held at almost any public beach access. We love the area south of the pier as it is usually less crowded. Nestled in between villas and estates there are many options. The closer, you get to the pier as more people will be on the beach. North of the pier you find also several public beach entrances that are available for weddings. Naples can be very quaint during the week towards sunset, you may find yourself almost alone on the beach.  As with almost all the beaches in Florida, they will be packed on weekends and holidays.

Other beach locations in Naples that can be used for weddings are Lowdermilk Park, Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park, Vedado and Horizon Way, and the famous 8th Ave South Wedding Park.  “The Wedding Park” is a prime location and booked often a year in advance on weekends. There is no direct parking so you either have to park at the pier parking lot and walk or have guests shuttled. In addition, we will have to add an extra setup fee for decoration since we are not able to park our vehicle at the location. All other areas have mostly public metered parking available.

Naples has a wide selection of restaurants, resorts, and hotels where you can celebrate your reception. But be prepared,  Naples is in the upper price range when it comes to weddings, especially at prestigious beach resorts. For smaller weddings, some restaurants we can recommend are Bayside Seafood Grille and bar, M Waterfront Grille, and Baleen Restaurant located in the La Playa Golf and Beach Resort.

Reception at the vacation home.

Another option if you don’t wish to have your reception in a restaurant or facility is a private chef or catering at your vacation home. Just make sure the owners are Ok with you having the reception on-premises. We can help with all the details of catering and decoration at your vacation home.

To celebrate your Naples beach wedding all public beaches require a permit for weddings of over 6 people or where decoration will be set up. For Naples Beach including 8th Ave S, the fee for non-residents is currently $165 per hour with a max. of 3 hours and up to 50 people. In addition, there is a $50 damage deposit required that will be refunded. Delnor Wiggins Pass may or may not have a permit fee, depending on guest count and if a pavilion is rented. Small weddings with under 10 and some decorations usually will not need to pay for a permit, however, parking and entrance fees per person have to be paid.

St Pete Beach has a long stretch of beach with the northern part mainly occupied by resorts and hotels. One landmark in St Pete Beach is the Don Cesar Resort and in fact a prime location for weddings. If you are traveling further south of the Don Cesar you find the historic beach district of Pass a Grille. In contrast to the St Pete Beach northern part, Pass a Grille has mainly private housing, smaller restaurants, and hotels.

Thinking of a St Pete Beach wedding?

With plenty of white sand and dunes, St Pete Beach truly offers beautiful scenery. Depending on the season and the weather the beach can be a little narrower in some spots. In general, expect the public Beach access in St Pete Beach and Pass a Grille to be crowded on weekends and holidays. It is a prime location for regular beachgoers. We recommend holding weddings on weekdays if possible and towards sunset when most regular beach guests have already left.

A St Pete Beach wedding can be held at many public locations. For most of our St Pete Beach weddings, we use the beach at Pass a Grille. Besides that, another popular spot is next to the Don Cesar Resort. The southern end of St. Pete Beach is often less crowded. Wooden walkways are leading out to the beach and there is plenty of metered parking available. The northern stretch of St. Pete Beach has also public beach access points that may be used for weddings. However, you often find a lot of beach guests at those locations.

The beach stretches from St. Pete Beach to Clearwater approx. 25 miles with many resorts and hotels along the shoreline. Besides St PeteBeach, towns like Treasure Island, Redington Beach, Indian Shores, and Indian Rocks Beach, are also locations where your wedding can take place. Sunset Beach in Treasure Island is public and an option for a wedding ceremony. Another option in St. Pete is Fort de Soto State Park and beach and offers picnic pavilions and grill sites.

There is a big selection of accommodations along the shoreline to celebrate your St Pete beach wedding. Most of them will either offer ceremony and receptions on-premises or we are also often able to just use the beach area right next to the hotel for smaller ceremonies.

Things to remember

Most of the beach is public and not privately owned. However, several private walkways that are leading out to the beach can not be used unless you are a guest there. So some beach areas are not accessible for us to use and bring equipment on the beach. We encourage couples that arrive with more guests to hold the wedding and reception at the same place. Another option is to book guest transportation from the hotel to the ceremony and reception. We previously had couples celebrating their wedding at the Don Cesar Resort, Sirata Beach Resort, Bellewether Beach Resort, Postcard Inn, and many other hotels in the area. As long as they allow outside vendors we will be able to coordinate your event.

Reception at a St Pete Beach vacation home.

Another option if you don’t wish to have your reception in a restaurant or facility is a private chef or catering at your vacation home. Just make sure the owners are Ok with you having the reception on-premises. We can help with all the details of catering and decoration at your vacation home.

To celebrate your St Pete beach wedding on a public beach we have to apply for a permit. Usually, if you celebrate your wedding at a hotel or resort we will not need a public beach permit. However, in order to use the hotel beach additional fees set forth by the facility will apply. With this in mind, the Ceremony fees can be quite steep depending on the chosen hotel. If you wish for a very simple St Pete Beach wedding without decoration no permits are necessary as long as they stay under 10 people. Most larger weddings with or without decoration will need a permit.