Marco Island Beach Wedding Locations
The best beaches for your Marco beach wedding.

Marco Island offers an elegant and tranquil setting for a Florida beach wedding. Known for its wide white-sand beaches, gentle Gulf waters, and breathtaking sunset skies, Marco Island beach wedding locations are ideal for couples seeking a refined yet relaxed coastal ceremony.
Why Choose Marco Island for your beach wedding?
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Marco Island is the largest of Florida's ten thousand islands and is located in Collier County. It's easily described as magical and alluring. It's beaches boast of tropical flare and white sun washed sandy shorelines.
The easy and relaxed lifestyle of Marco Island makes it a pleasurable destination for your beach wedding or vacation. With playful dolphins dancing on the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico, magnificent sunsets and delightful restaurants that are sure to please your taste buds, Marco Island Beach Weddings will make your dream destination wedding a reality.
There are many hotels and resorts you can stay spend your time in that are all located within walking distance to all the attractions. We can set up your beach ceremony at a public beach or a private resort on Marco Island.
Locations in Marco Island do require a permit application to be filed to hold your wedding ceremony on the beach however we can help you with the process.
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Popular Marco Island Wedding Locations
South Marco Beach Access
Collier Blvd and Swallow Ave, Marco Island




Places to stay in Marco Island FLorida
Places to dine + host small reception dinner
DIRECTIONS: Exit 101 off interstate 75, head West to Marco Island. Once on island follow Collier for a couple miles. Swallow Ave is on your left, turn and park in public parking on the right. Parking is paid per hour at a pay machine.
South Marco Access is a fabulous location for your elopement, wedding ceremony, renewal or large celebration as it's a wide beach with adequate parking. There is a long brick paver walk way lined with palm trees that deliver you to the beach. Most hotels are located very close such as the Hilton, Marco Marriot and the Apollo. In fact, if you stay at the Apollo Condo we can set up right in front of it on the public beach here.
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 congestions and placement of beach goers when we arrive.
Permit required. we can send you the application but you must remit it to Collier county yourself, per their requirements.

Tiger Tail Beach
There is an additional fee of $200 for this location due to distance to set up.
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This location is good for small elopements as it's about a 15-minute walk from the parking lot to the shoreline. We can service this location if no decor/equipment is secured. If you wish to have a full wedding here, the ceremony will take place on the sand with mangroves as the backdrop, not the water. This location is not a good fit if you have elderly in your group or infants, but it can be quite romantic for an elopement or intimate celebration of two.

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. Marco Island beaches are busy.
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Guest count affects location choice —
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Parking varies by beach. Parking fees apply to all Marco Island Beaches.
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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.
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How to choose the right Marco Island 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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Privacy level: Securing a private home rental or hotel that allows your ceremony on their beach will be most private.
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Timing: Sunset ceremonies are beautiful but busier; weekday or earlier ceremonies can offer a calmer experience.
Marco Island Vs Other Southwest Florida beaches

Why Couples Choose Marco Island for a Beach Wedding
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Access to fine hotels and dining
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Shell-lined beaches and gentle Gulf waves
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Golden sunset skies for romantic photography
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Refined and relaxed coastal lifestyle
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Planning Your Marco Wedding
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Depending on your vision, you may want to explore:
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Marco Wedding Packages – for full beach ceremonies with guests
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Marco Island 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.



