Boca Grande Beach Wedding Locations
The best beaches for your Gasparilla Island beach wedding.
Boca Grande offers an effortlessly refined setting for a Florida beach wedding. Known for its quiet island charm, wide white-sand beaches, and glowing Gulf Coast sunsets, Boca Grande beach wedding locations are ideal for couples seeking an intimate, upscale ceremony by the sea. It's unique from all other destinations because it offers two different lighthouses! Let the lighthouses of Gasparilla Island be a beacon for your love.
Why Choose Boca Grande for your beach wedding?
Discovering Old Florida Charm: The Perfect Wedding Destination in Gasparilla Island
Welcome to Gasparilla Island, the hidden gem of Old Florida charm. If you're planning a destination wedding in Florida and are searching for the "Old Florida" vibe for your small wedding, look no further than Boca Grande. As a fellow lover of all things coastal and historic, I can assure you that this barrier island is the ultimate destination for your dream beach wedding. Let's dive into why Gasparilla Island should be at the top of your list for a destination wedding.
The lighthouse, established in 1890, stands as a beacon of timeless romance and history. Imagine the countless sunsets it has witnessed over the years. It's not just a structure; it's a testament to enduring love and guidance, a theme that is the perfect underscore to all unions. Check out beach wedding packages that are perfect for either lighthouse beach on Boca Grande.
At the center of the island lies the nucleus of this little community, The Historic Village of Boca Grande. Here, “Main Street” still exists with no stop lights, no billboards, no high-rises and no fast-food chains. You will find, however, unique shops and art galleries, casual and fine dining establishments serving fresh seafood just caught by the local fishing captains and prepared by any of the island’s classically trained chefs. Info has been provided by the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce website.
Best Boca Grande Beach Wedding Locations
Sand Spur Beach 184 Gulf Blvd, Boca Grande, Fl
Places to stay in Punta Gorda Florida
Places to dine + host small reception dinner
Home to the historic lighthouse, built in 1890, this location is close by vacation rental properties and can be even accessed by golf cart, if you rent one. It's the perfect backdrop to your ceremony and/or first look. It's also minutes away from the infamous Banyan Street.
There is a small parking lot at this beach and a restroom. As with all of our Florida beaches, you'll want to arrive early to your wedding ceremony to ensure you can get a parking spot.
Permit required depending on which package and services you require for your wedding ceremony. A travel fee may be charged for us to provide services on this island to cover travel time, fuel, tolls and parking fees.
Gasparilla Island State Park
880 Belcher Rd, Boca Grande, Fl
Gasparilla Island is a picture perfect beach wedding destination. The allure of raw or organic beach scape is hard to resist. If you dream of a beach wedding in Florida that boasts turquoise water as your back drop and old Florida charm of a lighthouse in the close distance than this may be the perfect location for you!
There are two areas at this beach park that we use. One is closer to the tip by the lighthouse and the second is on the side by the first parking lot you come to when you arrive.
On your Wedding day, proceed to the the boardwalk at the end of the walkway. Your wedding staff will meet you there to give instructions if you have coordination in your package. We will set up your wedding decorations to the left or to the right of the entrance depending on congestion and placement of beach goers when we arrive.
Permit required depending on which package and services you require for your wedding ceremony. A travel fee may be charged for us to provide services on this island to cover travel time, fuel, tolls and parking fees.
Local Tips and Notes
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Permits may or may not be required for most organized ceremonies. Rules and fees vary by beach and jurisdiction, give us a call to chat about Marco Island rules and permitting.
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Sunset ceremonies are most popular, offering cooler temperatures in the Summer.
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Boca Grande is great for large or small ceremonies.
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Parking fees vary by beach.
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Elevated reception + dinner options close to ceremony venues.
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Seasonal crowds matter — winter and spring are busiest; early or weekday ceremonies feel quieter.
How to choose the right Boca Grande beach for your wedding:
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Accessibility: Some beaches offer paved paths, and parking nearby — important for guests with mobility needs.
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Group Size: Consider beaches that offer adequate parking and facilities for your group size.
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Location: Depending on your hotel or reception plans, choose a beach that is in close proximity.
Gasparilla Island Vs Other Southwest Florida beaches
Why Couples Choose Boca Grande for a Beach Wedding
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Iconic lighthouses and tree lined streets
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Small elevated historic old Florida Charm
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Golden sunset skies for romantic photography
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Naturally beautiful ceremony setting without the crowds of larger beach destinations.
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Reasonable permitting fees
Explore Your Gasparilla Island Wedding
Depending on your vision, you may want to explore:
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Boca Grande Wedding Packages – for full beach ceremonies with guests
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Boca Grande Beach Elopements – for intimate, simplified ceremonies
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Florida Marriage License Guide – legal requirements for Florida weddings
*We do not endorse or have a relationship with any hotels or dining options listed on this site. We suggest them only to provide a stress free wedding planning experience.
Wedding Gallery of Boca Grande Wedding Locations
We go above and beyond:
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Obtain beach permits on your behalf
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Provide you with beach maps
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Vendor referrals (hair & make up, hotels, restaurants)
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Have your marriage license sent to us instead of traveling with it
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Last minute elopements
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Reservation day and time transfers
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Make changes to your wedding package at any time