Sarasota Official Visitors Guide - (Page 64)

A WHITE (SAND) WEDDING S aying "I do" has a special ring to it in Sarasota County, thanks to award-winning white sand beaches, one-of-a-kind attractions and unique venues that create a picturesque tableau for memorable wedding ceremonies. JUST BEACHY Sunset may signal the end of the day, but for hundreds of couples every year, it heralds the beginning of a new life together as they exchange vows against a background of soft Gulf breezes, gently rolling waves and a magniﬁcent pink-and-gold sky. Beautiful beaches fringe the county's coastline for 40 miles and wrap around offshore keys - including award winners like Siesta Key and Lido Key - and there's a beach for every wedding style, from the secluded charms of Manasota Key to the expansive sands of Caspersen Beach and the Old Florida feel of Nokomis Beach. Meanwhile, couples can shake the sand off their feet and stroll right to their honeymoon suite at the beaches of Longboat Key. Getting married in Sarasota is a relatively simple affair: Apply for your license in person, but no need to wait in line when you use e-Marriage self-service kiosks, located at either of the two Clerk and Comptroller's offices (Historic Courthouse, 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, and the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL). There is no waiting period for non-Florida residents; Florida residents will receive the license within three days. For complete requirements, visit sarasotaclerk.com. For information on required permitting for your dream beach wedding, call the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000. 60 The Ofﬁcial Sarasota County Visitors Guide 60_61_WED_v2_100913.indd 60 MUTUAL ATTRACTIONS Sarasota's many attractions also add a special creativity and personality to the Big Day. At the Ringling Museum - one of Florida's most prized cultural venues - classic Greek and Roman statues preside over wedding ceremonies held in a romantic center courtyard. A fragrant rose garden, a circus museum and even the waterfront terrace of John Ringling's own elegant mansion all provide memorable backdrops for nuptials at the Ringling. In the heart of downtown Sarasota, the outside world slips away at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, whose sweeping bayfront vistas and lush, ﬂowering ambience make it a favored spot for exchanging vows. Or couples might want to take the plunge among the sharks and reef dwellers of Mote Aquarium, a marinethemed attraction offering a variety of indoor and outdoor event settings. Meanwhile, the beauty and history of Sarasota come together at Bay Preserve at Osprey, whose performance pavilion, historic boathouse and 1931 Burrows-Matson House are available for weddings and receptions. For other ideas and planning assistance, couples can turn to area event planners who have the experience and know-how to orchestrate that once-in-a-lifetime event for anyone who wants to tie the knot in paradise. VOW WOW Every Valentine's Day, hundreds of couples renew their vows on Siesta Beach as the sun goes down over the Gulf. The event is organized by Sarasota County Parks and Recreation; scgov.net/parks www.visitsarasota.org 12/3/13 8:17 AM http://www.sarasotaclerk.com http://www.scgov.net/parks http://www.visitsarasota.org

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Sarasota
Beaches
Accommodations
Transportation
Arts & Culture
Attractions
Map Of Sarasota County
Calendar of Events
Nature/Activities
Sports
Dining
Shopping
Golf
Weddings
Spas
Visitors Services

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