Fort Myers Beach Wedding Locations
The best beaches for your Ft Myers beach wedding.
Fort Myers Beach offers a relaxed and timeless setting for a Florida beach wedding. With wide sandy shorelines, colorful Gulf sunsets, and easy guest access, Fort Myers beach wedding locations are ideal for couples seeking a natural, scenic ceremony with classic coastal charm. The island is walkable and offers many accommodations in all price ranges for your guests.
Why Choose Fort Myers for your beach wedding?
Your personal paradise is that unique setting where the energy opens your hearts to love and your senses too.
This stunning island sees thousands of visitors each year. Tagged as the worlds safest beach it boasts of sugar sand and gentle slopes. Planning your beach wedding in Ft Myers Beach has never been easier! With close access to Fort Myers RSW airport, you can arrive in your oasis within 30 minutes of landing.
Fort Myers Beach offers several locations that will create a picture perfect beach wedding ceremony as well as dozens of local accommodations all with in walking distance of dining, shopping and spa's. We can suggest the perfect reception or dinner venue based on your needs as well as accommodations that are nearby our favorite beach wedding locations listed here. Your Ft Myers beach wedding package can be customized to your specific colors, you may add other services and you can even bring your own supplement décor if you wish.
These are only beach location suggestions for your Florida destination wedding. If you have a different place in mind we can provide our services and beach wedding décor anywhere. We have performed marriage services at hundreds of different venues, so call us if you have another location in mind, not on the Island. Platinum has an extraordinary team of professional and articulate Florida wedding Officiants that ensure your beach wedding ceremony is heart felt and memorable.
Popular Fort Myers Beach Wedding Locations
Bowditch State Park 50 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach
Places to stay on Ft Myers Beach
Places to dine and host small reception dinners
DIRECTIONS: From Fort Myers Beach bridge, take a right at the foot of the bridge and
go the end of Estero.
Bowditch displays breath taking sunsets, gorgeous natural scenery and all the amenities you and your guests deserve. There is a long well maintained boardwalk that ends on the shoreline. Perfect for beach wedding productions. This is voted our favorite beach for beach weddings if your desired location is Fort Myers Beach or Lee County.
On your Wedding day at Bowditch, Park and proceed to the boardwalk. Your wedding staff will meet you at the boardwalk 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 boardwalk where it meets the sand.
No permit required.
Newton State Park
4650 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach
This location is good for smaller beach weddings. Located mid island you
have quick access to the excitement of Ft Myers Beach and the leisure of Bonita Springs. There are facilities here for public use. It's not good for events of more 10+ people.
Public Beach Access'
Fort Myers Beach
The Town of Ft Myers Beach maintains 25 public beach access points, some of which do not offer parking. We've included a complete list of access points with their cooresponding number. Depending on the size of your beach wedding, a permit may be required and can take up to 45 days to obtain.
Our FAVORITE public access number is #20, Coconut.
FMB Maintained Beach Accesses
11 Flamingo, 12 Gulf, 13 Lanark, 14 Aberdeen, 15 Sterling, 16 Dakota, 17 Strandview, 18 Gulfview, 19 Bayview, 20 Coconut, 21 Hercules, 22 Connecticut
Local Tips and Notes
⭐ Top Destination Perfect Sunsets Dining and Accommodations
Our most styled quick elopement—available weekdays and weekends.
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Permits may or may not be required for most organized ceremonies. Rules and fees vary by beach and jurisdiction.
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Sunset ceremonies are most popular, offering cooler temperatures and beautiful Gulf views.
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Guest count affects location choice — larger beaches allow more flexibility than smaller access points.
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Parking varies by beach, with some locations offering lots and others limited street access.
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Weekday weddings are often easier to schedule, especially during peak season.
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Seasonal crowds matter — winter and spring are busiest; early or weekday ceremonies feel quieter.
How to choose the right Fort Myers beach for your wedding:
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Guest count: Larger groups do best at beaches with parking and facilities, while smaller ceremonies feel more intimate at neighborhood access points.
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Accessibility: Some beaches offer restrooms, paved paths, and parking nearby — important for guests with mobility needs.
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Privacy level: State parks and quieter access points tend to feel more secluded than popular public beaches.
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Timing: Sunset ceremonies are beautiful but busier; weekday or earlier ceremonies can offer a calmer experience.
Ft Myers Beach Vs Other Southwest Florida beaches
Why Couples Choose Fort Myers for a Beach Wedding
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Softer, wider beaches with shallow white sand.
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Iconic Gulf sunsets
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Easy access to resorts, dining, and accommodations
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A balance of natural beauty and year-round great weather.
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The island is walkable and offers a beach trolley
Planning Your Ft Myers Beach Wedding
Depending on your vision, you may want to explore:
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Fort Myers Wedding Packages – for full beach ceremonies with guests
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Fort Myers Beach Elopements – for intimate, simplified ceremonies
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Florida Marriage License Guide – legal requirements for Florida weddings