Top 10 Beautiful Florida Beaches to Get Married On

1. Captiva Island

Captiva Island is an island in Lee County in southwest Florida, located just offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. Originally part of neighboring Sanibel Island to the southeast, it was severed when a hurricane’s storm surge washed away a new channel, called Blind Pass, which had filled in over the years but was reopened during a dredging project in the summer of 2009. Like Sanibel, Captiva is a barrier island to Pine Island (to the east of Captiva and north of Sanibel), however it is much narrower. The only automobile access to Captiva is via the Sanibel Causeway and Sanibel-Captiva Road. Captiva was homesteaded in 1888 and a tiny cemetery next to The Chapel by the Sea has the grave of the original resident, William Herbert Binder, an Austrian. Half the island is in private ownership, with “Millionaire’s Row”, luxury homes on gulf and bay side of “San-Cap” road. The South Seas Island Resort entry gate is at the end of this road. Roosevelt Channel on the east side of the island, is named for Theodore Roosevelt who fished there. A seaside chapel and panoramic views earned this beach the title of “Most Romantic Beach” two years in a row. Visit their website

2. Little Palm Island

The island’s only accommodation, the exclusive Little Palm Island Resort and Spa has hosted elite guests, including past presidents and celebrities. Specializing in weddings, the resort can help you plan a beach wedding fit for a star. Visit their website

3. Seaside

Seaside is an unincorporated master-planned community on the Florida panhandle in Walton County, roughly midway between Fort Walton Beach and Panama City. It was founded by builder/developer Robert Davis in 1979 on land that he had inherited from his grandfather. The town plan was designed by architects/new urbanists Andrés Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk. This planned community is a picture-perfect location for a wedding, either on the beach or at the seaside pavilion. Delightful architecture and panoramic views make a flawless backdrop for your vows. Visit their website

4. Sanibel Island

Sanibel Island is an island located on the Gulf coast of Florida, just offshore of Fort Myers. Located within Lee County, Sanibel is a barrier island – a collection of sand on the leeward side of the Gulf Stream from the more solid coral-rock of Pine Island. The city of Sanibel incorporates the entire island, with most of the city proper at the east end of the island. A new, higher bridge without a bascule having to open for tall boats and sailboats, was completed in late 2007. Secluded beaches and more wedding planners than seashells make this a top wedding destination! While the beaches are ungroomed, the wildlife this draws creates an untouched natural environment few can resist. Visit their website

5. Amelia Island

Amelia Island is one of the southernmost of the Sea Islands, a chain of barrier islands that stretches along the east coast of the United States from South Carolina to Florida. It is 13 miles long and approximately 4 miles wide at its widest point. Amelia Island is situated south of Cumberland Island, Georgia, off the coast of Florida in Nassau County. Fernandina Beach and Amelia City are both located on the island. Down Town Amelia Island is a very old part of the Island. While most couples come here to marry on the beach, others tie the knot on horseback. No matter how you exchange vows, Amelia Island’s pristine, undeveloped shores are a romantic wedding location. Visit their website

6. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park occupies approximately the southern third of the island of Key Biscayne. The park is home to the Cape Florida Light, the oldest standing structure in Miami-Dade County. In 2005 it was listed as having the 8th best beach in the country. The park is named in honor of Bill Baggs, editor of The Miami News from 1957 until his death in 1969, who fought to prevent the development of the land that is now included in the park. One of the most beautiful beaches in Florida, this park offers stunning views and a variety of unique locations for a wedding, including a seaside pavilion and historic lighthouse. Visit their website

7. Crescent Beach

The finest, whitest sand in the world, a funky art community and a laidback atmosphere makes Crescent Beach a unique and beguiling wedding destination. Get more information at the website

8. Bahia Honda State Park

Bahia Honda, is an island in the lower Florida Keys. U.S. 1 crosses the key at approximately mile markers 36-38.5, between Ohio Key and Spanish Harbor Key 12 miles (19 km) west of Marathon, close to the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge. The island is virtually uninhabited, being home to the 524-acre Bahia Honda State Park. Founded in 1961, the park occupies most of the island. The channel at the island’s west end is one of the deepest natural channels in the Florida Keys. Sea lavender, tiger lilies and soft sand make the perfect backdrop for a beach wedding. But be warned marry at sunset and the spectacular view might steal the show. Visit their website

9. Marco Island

Originally named San Marco Island by Spanish explorers, Marco Island is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States. The city is an island on the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Southwest Florida. It is a principal city of the Naples–Marco Island Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 12,879 at the 2000 census. Marco Island is the largest barrier island within Southwest Florida’s Ten Thousand Islands area extending southerly to Cape Sable. The climate is subtropical with distinct wet and dry seasons with most of the rainfall falling between the months of June and October. If you want a beach wedding but don’t know where to start, Marco Island’s many beachfront resorts and historic inns can help. Wedding packages are a specialty at this beautiful island escape. Visit their website

10. Lover’s Key State Recreation Area

For years, Lovers Key was accessible only by boat and it was said that only lovers traveled to the island to enjoy its remote and solitary beach. Today, it is one of four barrier islands that make up this state park. A haven for wildlife, the islands and their waters are home to West Indian manatees, bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits, and bald eagles. The two mile long beach is accessible by boardwalk or tram and is popular for shelling, swimming, picnicking, and sunbathing. Spacious and out-of-the way, this beach has become such a wedding hotspot the state built a gazebo to host the many vows and receptions. Get more information at their website

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