We want to give you a free place to start, here is a short list of some local vendors and officiants. Our wedding guides go into much more detail.
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Venice, FL.
CEREMONY COORDINATORS & OFFICIANTS
Florida Sun Weddings 🏳️🌈 📍 1716 S Lakeside Ct, Venice, FL 34293 floridasunweddings.com — Venice's most established beach wedding company. 20+ years’ experience
Say I Do Suncoast 🏳️🌈 Venice-based officiant service offering fully customized ceremonies. sayidosuncoast.com
Dream Beach Weddings 🏳️🌈 getdreamwedding.com/venice-beach
PERMIT & GOVERNMENT CONTACTS
Sarasota County Parks & Recreation (Beach Permits) 📞 941-861-9930 🌐 scgov.net Apply here for all Venice and Nokomis beach ceremony permits. Approximately $52/hour. Apply 60–90 days in advance for peak season (January–March).
Sarasota County Clerk of Court (Marriage License) 📍 4000 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285 🌐 sarasotaclerk.com Marriage license fee approximately $96. Both partners must appear in person. Florida residents: 3-day waiting period. Out-of-state: same-day valid.
Famous Venice Beach Fishing Pier at Sunset…look for Shark Teeth!
HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS
Inn at the Beach 🏳️🌈 📍 725 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285 innatthebeach.com
Hotel Venezia (Ramada Boutique by Wyndham) 🏳️🌈 📍 425 US 41 Bypass North, Venice, FL 34285 hotelveneziafl.com
The Beachcomber Venice — beachcombervenice.com
RECEPTION & DINING
Sharky's on the Pier 🏳️🌈 📍 1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice, FL 34285 sharkysonthepier.com
Fin’s at Sharky’s 🏳️🌈 📍 1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice, FL 34285 finsatsharkys.com
Cafe Venice 🏳️🌈 📍101 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285 cafevenice.com
Nokomis, FL.
CEREMONY COORDINATORS & OFFICIANTS
Say "I Do" on the SunCoast 🏳️🌈 📍 Sarasota-based, serves Nokomis and entire Gulf Coast corridor sayidosuncoast.com
Sarasota Elopements 🏳️🌈 📍 Sarasota-based, serves Nokomis beaches sarasotaelopements.com
Florida Sun Weddings 🏳️🌈 📍 Venice-based, serves Nokomis Beach and Casey Key floridasunweddings.com
PERMIT & GOVERNMENT CONTACTS
Sarasota County Parks & Recreation (Same as Venice) 📞 941-861-9930 🌐 scgov.net North Jetty Park / Nokomis Beach permits handled through Sarasota County Parks. Same $52/hour rate and process as Venice beaches.
Beautiful Nokomis Beach at Sunset
HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS
Casey Key Resort 🏳️🌈 — caseykeyresort.com Boutique beach-to-bay resort on Casey Key with private Gulf beach access.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Nokomis — ihg.com Brand name hotel less than 1 mile from Nokomis Beach. Ideal for guest room blocks.
A Beach Retreat on Casey Key — abeachretreat.com Old Florida style beachfront rooms and suites steps from the Gulf.
Casey Key Resorts Beachfront — caseykeyresorts.com Individually decorated beachfront rooms with free WiFi and self parking.
Home2 Suites Nokomis — hilton.com Full kitchen suites near Nokomis Beach. Great for extended stay wedding guests.
RECEPTION & DINING
Nokomo's Sunset Hut📍 Nokomis, FL (on Dona Bay)
Englewood, FL.
CEREMONY COORDINATORS & OFFICIANTS
Say "I Do" on the SunCoast — Englewood 🏳️🌈 📍 Serves Englewood Beach and Manasota Key sayidosuncoast.com/officiants-in-englewood-fl
Message in a Bottle Weddings and Vows 🏳️🌈 📍 Serves Englewood and all of Charlotte County messageinabottleweddingsandvows.com
💡 Important Note for Englewood Couples: Because Englewood falls in Charlotte County rather than Sarasota County, it's worth choosing an officiant who specifically knows the Charlotte County permit process and has performed ceremonies on Manasota Key and Englewood Beach. Both Message in a Bottle and Say I Do on the SunCoast have that specific experience.
PERMIT & GOVERNMENT CONTACTS
Charlotte County Parks & Recreation 🌐 charlottecountyfl.gov ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Englewood Beach and Manasota Key are in Charlotte County — completely different permit process from Venice/Nokomis. Contact Charlotte County Parks directly for current fees, lead times, and specific rules before committing to any date.
Additional vetted vendors in this category — including direct contacts, phone numbers, hours, pricing ranges, and our honest insider notes are included in your Beach Wedding Guide. All the information you need to plan your perfect day from beginning to end.
Pricing starts at $49
💡 Local Tip for Englewood: Englewood's Manasota Key maintains an old Florida, low-rise character with no high-rises and no condos — just a two-lane road and pristine beaches. This is exactly the quiet, private atmosphere that couples choosing Englewood are looking for. Tripadvisor Book well in advance — these are small properties with limited rooms. Peak season (January–March) fills months ahead.
Famous Stump Pass, Englewood Florida
HOTELS & ACCOMMODATIONS
Pearl Beach Inn 🏳️🌈 ⭐ TOP PICK FOR ELOPEMENTS 📍 7990 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL 34223 pearlbeachinn.com
Manasota Beach Club 🏳️🌈 ⭐ BEST FOR WEDDINGS WITH GUESTS 📍 7660 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL 34223 manasotabeachclub.com
Seafarer Beach Resort 🏳️🌈 ⭐ ADULTS-ONLY BOUTIQUE 📍 8520 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL 34223 seafarerbeach.com
Palm Island Resort 🏳️🌈 ⭐ MOST EXCLUSIVE OPTION 📍 Placida, FL 33946 (near Englewood — ferry access required) palmisland.com
RECEPTION & DINING
Magnolias on the Bay 🏳️🌈 📍 2395 N Beach Rd, Englewood, FL 34223 magnoliasonthebay.com
Lighthouse Grill Catering 🏳️🌈 📍 Englewood, FL (on Lemon Bay) Lighthouse Grill & Tiki Bar | Best Waterfront Restaurant in Englewood, FL
Palm Island Resort 🏳️🌈 📍 Placida, FL 33946 (near Englewood — ferry access) palmisland.com