At the B Street House in historic Virginia City, Nevada we can host only small weddings. We do try to emphasize to potential brides and grooms that we expect them to stay overnight, and plan to have other members of the wedding party stay, also. We would like to hear how other B&Bs encourage overnight stays, and whether or not they charge for the wedding if the guests are staying at the inn, also. Good topic.

I get lots of calls for weddings because of our view, but we don't have the space for it.  Being on the slope is what gives us the view and takes away horizontal space for weddings.  I've heard lots of horror stories of weddings, and I'm not sure I could handle the stress even if we could.

We host small and intimate weddings. Our space is idyllic, Oceanside in Malibu. Our biggest challenge is getting the word out there.  
www.art4allpeople.com/.../

We host weddings from 25-200 people. We have a venue specifically designed for the reception/ceremony with a dance floor and stage, kitchen and wet bar. We also host in our dining room, which doubles as the ceremony location or dance floor and our adjoining outdoor patio. We give the venue attached to the inn for free if the inn is full of guests but the larger venue we charge in addition even if the inn is full. Letting people know we're here is one of the areas we are working to improve right now but we don't seem to struggle with guests staying over for the wedding weekend once they have booked. The inn's attached patio venue is only free if the inn is full so that is good incentive to fill up

We at Bear Grove Cabins host small weddings (10-25 people), because we cannot accomodate more than that for receptions.  We do require the mininum of a one night stay, plus we charge an event fee, depending on the number of guests.  The bridal couple must do all the planning...too nerve racking for me!  We just provide the outdoor setting by a pond.  Have only had 2 weddings, with a 3rd scheduled for next fall.  

At Calmada Boutique Hotel,located in Southern California, near the Joshua Tree National Park, we host wedding with a wedding planner.
We love also organising elopment and our 4 bedrooms are fully dedicated to bride and grooms. www.destinationcalmada.com

Our little piece of Mountain Getaway is a perfect venue for intimately sized weddings (75 to 100).  Indoors by the fire or outside in the aspen and dark timber rimmed meadow.  We're a little off the beaten track - 45 minutes to town in either dirction, so the overnight stay comes pretty naturally.  We have 12 rooms, each with private bath and fireplace - so very cozy and rustic and easily filled by Wedding Party, Parents and Close Friends.  There is an additional charge for the rental of the common areas, but in return for that, we are totally exclusive for the Wedding Guests.  

@Lisa-Have you been marketing at bridal shows?  They are big here in Michigan.  I have yet to host a wedding, but did get bookings for bachelorette parties from the bridal shows I attended.  The parties began with spa services for all ladies staying at the inn. Then, they moved into a large craft room I have for the remainder of the evening.  Everyone enjoyed the intimate feel of the inn and had great fun!

Still waiting for a wedding....

Here at Seven Sycamores Ranch, we host weddings & events of any size. We are located in a garden setting, nestled in the orange groves of Central California. The cottage is often rented out for out of town friends and family, or even more often for the bridal party as a special treat the night before. We now have specialty coffees and eco-friendly amenities. We are also turning (what is now called the Bunk House) into a cozy, romantic Honeymoon (or couples) suite. Perfect for the newlyweds the night of, or as a lovely anniversary get away.
www.sevensycamores.com

We have held many rehearsal dinners, receptions and showers At Jasones B&B and Restaurant, but not a wedding as of yet. Honeymooners have also stayed here. I would LOVE tohost a wedding! We have a beautiful private patio in the back that is perfect for a wedding! We can do from start to finish here, with a maximum of 75 guests, comfortably. Jasones would not be for large weddings, however. Smaller, quaint and very lavish, yes. We have 4 rooms, 1 of which is a honeymoon suite for guests to stay. We do special package pricing for the rehearsal dinner, wedding and B&B stays. Otherwise,we charge by the event.

We host weddings every spring/summer here at Harmony Ridge Lodge, and have slowly worked our way up to /18/ this season. We have a large garden area with a pergola that is perfect for a cebremony, and have created a simple dining area. Dancing is on our porch. We market ourselves as a destination wedding venue, with weekend packages for all our rooms/breakfast/venue. We rent exclusively to the wedding party for the weekend, and point them toward local vendors and great local outdoor activities to entertain themselves and their guests. We also have a fairly large room that bridal parties can use for staging flowers/decorations, getting ready, or whatever else they might want to use it for.
We really push how amazing it is for our couples to get their families or friends together to really bond and connect during the weekend, and how relaxing it is to have a few days to really settle in and enjoy the time together.

We are too small and intimate to do a wedding for more than a dozen or so, but I am great friends with the chef/GM for the best wedding venue in Austin - Green Pastures. Less than five miles away, we are the perfect place to host out of town relatives and guest for the larger weddings they can so wonderfully host.

Darling House is the premier ocean front inn on the Central Coast of California. We host about a wedding per month, garden weddings May 1-October 15 for up to 150 guests in the gazebo, on the lawn, gardens, or veranda directly over-looking the Pacific..."You can throw a quarter into the ocean from our veranda." We frequently arrange for dance floor, catering, live music or DJ, heat lamps, tastings with local wineries, rehearsal dinner or whatever delights the bride and groom. October-April we host weddings at the hearth or on the veranda for 2-40 guests, normally requiring all seven bedrooms be reserved for a 2-night minimum, exclusive to the wedding party. As a pastor I frequently am asked to be the celebrant...among our favorite things for 50 years!

The High Street Victorian, in Boonville MO hosts small weddings (up to 45 people.  We do require the mininum of a one night stay, plus we offer different packages.  The bridal couple can do all the planning or I will assist the Bride in planning her special day.We provide the outdoor setting in the garden by a water garden. We can move to the large parlor and dining room if inclimate weather. The reception can be hosted just 3 doors down from us, or at another location.  

This is the usual email I send to prospective wedding couples.  I have received positive feedback from all my couples and have booked many weddings due to its factual integrity -  I host only outdoor, tented weddings -

TEN STEPS TO PLANNING THE PERFECT OUTDOOR, TENTED WEDDING

Wedding planning can be overwhelming and stressful at times, especially when trying to co-ordinate an outdoor, tented affair.  There are so many little details to consider.  That's why I try to point my future couples in the right direction, right from the start.  Often times, an outdoor wedding can be a bit more pricey than one that is held indoors.  The reason being is that it is more labor intensive - everything has to be moved or brought onto the property, set up, dismantled and then moved again.  You are basically constructing a "restaurant-for-a-day", with kitchen, dining and dancing facilities.  I hope my "Ten Steps" will help you determine whether or not this is the type of wedding you are truly looking for.  

Step 1 is to determine your budget.  It should be realistic and one you are comfortable working within.  It's important to set aside some additional funds for those little unexpected details that are sure to arise at some point. Once you are satisfied with your budget, it's time to set a date, create your guest list, do some research, go venue and window-shopping, collect ideas, ask questions and prepare to gather estimates and prices.  Keeping a separate and organized wedding notebook is mandatory.

Step 2 will be to decide upon the best location for the reception.  It must feel right in every aspect and you must feel 100% confident and comfortable working with its owners/managers.  This is extremely important.  Many places will give you a great sales pitch but by the time your event takes place, they have cooled down considerably and have moved on to future events.  Once your contract is signed and you're well underway, many of the important details you discussed early on will be overlooked or "forgotten".  Just keep this in mind when venue shopping and no matter how small the detail,  make sure it is clearly written in your contract or you may as well forget about it.  A huge decision comes next -  "are we headed outside or staying indoors"?  Also, is a view important to you, are there ample, nearby accommodations for your out-of-town guests, are you looking for a more formal or casual setting, a theme setting, will you want local activities for your guests - the choices are unlimited but remember, your choices should be based upon what pleases you and your future partner vs. anyone else.  I can tell you from experience that usually when you arrive at the "right" location, you will know it's right as soon as you walk onto the property and meet the owners/managers - you'll have the "feeling", so to speak.  This "feeling" will come from your newly gained experience with a lot of looking and asking question after question after question.  (Please note that there are several outdoor event venues in Vermont that do provide their own tent.  However, my letter was specially created for venues that do not provide either the tent or rentals. I also do not know whether or not these venues are cost-competitive.)  Once you have determined the best location for the reception you're onto -

Step 3 where you will determine who will perform your ceremony and the location of the ceremony.  It should not be too far away from the reception location.  Ideally it's always nice to be able to be married right on the same property.  My policy can save you some money as I do not charge extra to have the ceremony here.  The grounds and views are lovely and the dock at pond side is a perfect location for the ceremony. Arriving guests can be offered champagne or another cold beverage, served from the stone patio which is adjacent to the pond.  After the ceremony, the married couple can invite guests to join them with a glass of champagne, again served from the patio.  Sometimes the champagne toast will take place at this time.  After that guests simply walk into the tent for the reception.  Some guests will want to linger by the pond for a bit, enjoying the pretty views and grounds. This location is beautiful and really sets off the perfect atmosphere for the weekend.

Step 4 is to decide which tent and rental company to use, as this is usually the largest expense.  I personally recommend Rain or Shine Tent Company out of Randolph, VT.  They have years of experience and expertise and can handle just about any rental item you would need.  They know the wedding business inside and out and are cost competitive.  They make it quite easy for you as they are a one-stop shopping venue.  Please do not be intimidated by having to rent a tent.  A competent tent and rental company will ask you plenty of questions and will tell you what you will need, from tent right down to each teaspoon. They'll do their homework and in the end will present you with a sketch of how your event will look. They will also give you a complete breakdown of costs for each and every item.  Then it's up to you to either stick with the plan, cut back or add more goodies and go for it.  Remember you are free to mix in some of your personal items as well.

Special Note:  many couples are concerned with the possibility of inclement weather during their wedding ceremony/reception.  Not to worry - you have a couple of options.  If you are planning an outdoor ceremony and it appears that the weather will not cooperate, the tent company can provide a pole tent for you.  A pole tent is basically a tent with cover only.  This tent assembles easily and can be put up at the last minute if necessary.  It would allow you to still hold your ceremony outdoors and stay dry.  This tent would be in addition to the reception tent.  Another option would be to have the caterers move the table and chairs to the sides of the reception tent and set up a temporary aisle and "altar" where the ceremony will take place.  I've seen this done several times and it's never been a problem.  After the ceremony, the caterers will put the tables and chairs back to their original location in the tent.  This is easily done and your reception will then proceed as planned.  Also, the drainage here on the property is excellent and even during a down-pour, the tent floor stays dry.

Step 5 is the caterer.  I have a list of good local caterers that I will be happy to share with you.  Remember that you are free to hire any caterer, rental company, etc.  I am here to assist and advise as much or as little as you wish but the decision is ultimately yours.

Something to note is that it's not always necessary to hire a caterer.  One of my brides had a pot-luck and her family and close friends provided all the food.  I admit I was a bit skeptical at first, but it turned out just perfect.  There was ample food and everything was delicious.  Another option is to offer simple hors d'oeuvres, a b-b-q or pot luck for the rehearsal dinner and then use a caterer for the wedding. You can also opt for family style dining or a buffet vs. served sit-down. The point is that you will have many options and many ways to be kind to your budget.  Remember that your guests are there to celebrate with you and have fun.  Two weeks after the wedding if you asked most of them the colors of your flowers, tablecloths or dishes, what was served as appetizers, or even the main entree, chances are they may not remember.  But what they will remember is that the food was great, drinks were plentiful, they danced to some rocking music, service was outstanding, they had a wonderful time and they were comfortable.  Weddings don't have to be extravagant to be successful.

Step 6 is the alcohol issue.  Alcohol is permitted here and to save money, I strongly recommend that you purchase all alcohol yourself.  If the caterer or venue does this, they will mark it up accordingly due to insurance issues.  I do not get involved with the alcohol at all.  This will save you a great deal of money.  All inns, hotels and wedding facilities that own a beer/wine or full liquor license are not permitted to let you bring in your own.  This is a huge consideration and potential savings to you.

Step 7 is whether or not to host a rehearsal dinner/gathering and/or brunch.  This step is a very important consideration.  Many tent companies will erect the tent 1-2 days before your event, which means you have the use of the tent for more than one event.  Remember - the more you use the tent, the more cost effective it is.  Once the tent is erected and the rentals have been delivered, you have already spent the largest portion of the cost.  Why not have the rehearsal dinner under the tent?  How about offering outdoor games, activities and a casual b-b-q the night before the main event?  This is a nice way for all family members and guests to meet and is a great ice-breaker.  Many couples also host a brunch under the tent the morning after the wedding.  Either of these events are especially nice when many of your guests are from out of town and you do not get to see them often.  Remember that it's likely that many of your guests will have spent a bit of money on travel, accommodations and a gift in order to attend your wedding.  They would like the opportunity to spend a little time with you.  Your wedding day will pass so quickly you'll barely remember the details and you'll spend the majority of your time in quick chats with each guest.  That's why I recommend a small gathering before the wedding and definitely recommend a light brunch the day after.  Your out-of-town guests will truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and you may very well enjoy that next day even more than the wedding because you'll be relaxed!  Each of your events can look entirely different with some very subtle changes. The rental company can come out to change the table linens, lighting, etc. from one event to the other or your friends and family can help you out. The best part of an outdoor, tented affair is that it will be unique to your style.  Simple lighting choices can transform the tent into a spectacular display of color and effects.  For one event you may wish to keep the sides of the tent rolled up in order to view the spectacular outdoor scenery.  This can also create a more casual ambiance.  For a second event, you may wish to keep the tent sides down for a more intimate setting.  And of course, the outdoor landscape and panorama will only enhance the aura you wish to create.  This is what will make your event unique only to you.  Most events that take place in a banquet room all look the same.  The colors and decor may change but the atmosphere is still the same. Vermont is a beautiful state and its scenery is breathtaking - use this to your advantage.

Step 8 is lodging for your out-of-town guests.  Ideally it's best to find a reception location that provides its own accommodations,  But again, that can be costly as many wedding locations have a large amount of rooms they require you to book.  You definitely want your guests to be able to stay in close proximity to the reception site.  My Inn has only 5 accommodations and will accommodate 10 guests.  That is a very doable amount and guests always book right away to assure they get to stay here.  My accommodations are beautiful - photos are on my website.  There is also a separate and private cottage on the property (Christina's Cottage) that is perfect for the wedding couple.  It's a great place for the bride to stay the night before the wedding, a perfect place for her to dress before the ceremony and perfect for the wedding night.  My Inn is also in very close proximity to several other B&B's, inns and motels and these would provide ample accommodations for additional out-of-town guests.  I also recommend that you contact these lodgings well in advance and request they block off some of their rooms under your name.  

Step 9 will be to finalize your guest list, musicians, photographer, videographer, invitations, florist, tent design and rental requirements, table and lighting design, seating chart, beauty technicians, dresses, your bridal registry, place-cards, favors, on and on - the real fun stuff.

Step 10 you will want to design or purchase and mail out save the date invitations to all your guests.  These pre-invitations should include all relevant information about your upcoming event.  In this invitation you should list the various local lodgings.  Be sure to include modest, moderate and higher end facilities that will appeal to all your guests and their budgets.

That's it.  Sounds like a lot of work but it's really quite simple as long as you hire professional and competent people.  You will need to be organized and you will need plenty of free time.  For instance, if you anticipate a relocation or a career or job change, it might be wise to postpone your wedding until you are relaxed and able to devote much of your time towards this planning process.  Prior to owning a B&B I was an event planner in southern California and the owner of an interior design business.  I know what works and what doesn't - where to spend the extra and where to cut back.  I will assist you in any way I can to help you plan your big event and make it fun.  In addition I oversee all deliveries and setup, I work with the tent company, caterer, florist, etc.  I am always around before, during and after the event to make sure everything goes off smoothly and according to plans.  In order to keep the property looking its best, I host only a few events here each year.

Hope I've helped a bit.  Wedding planning should be fun but unfortunately that doesn't always happen.  All too often by the time the wedding takes place, both the wedding couple and everyone else closely involved are exhausted, in a frenzy and their budgets are stretched to the max.  It shouldn't be that way as long as you're informed and guided correctly, right from the beginning.  Thus, the reason for this lengthy letter.

Questions?  Just let me know and thank you again for contacting the Inn at Clearwater Pond.  It's truly a beautiful location for a wedding ceremony and reception.  Hopefully you will visit soon and will be able to see all the property has to offer, especially if you're trying to capture that true Vermont country feel.
Best of luck with the decision process -

Sincerely,

Tina DeLuca, Owner/Innkeeper/Event Planner

We have hosted weddings for 15 years.  At the beginning we tried a variety of packages and held some weddings as big as 150 guests.  Eventually we decided what we felt we could handle and enjoy doing and cut out all the rest.  Now we specialize is elopement packages.  The bride and groom bring their clothes and license and we do all the rest.  We are only two miles from a fabulous chapel in the woods and so we offer a bridal weekend package.  It covers the use of the full inn including welcome baskets and lots of simple extras that it seems every bride needs.  They can actually have the ceremony here and even the reception or rehearsal dinner.  There is an extra charge for additional events.  We limit wedding guests to 50 or less.  It does truly impact our bottom line.  

Our small B&B Achter Sint Joris in the Netherlands is too small to have the actual wedding, but I often enjoy to host the wedding guests! The last wedding, some weeks ago, was the wedding of a neighbour girl, opposite of my B&B. The broome had to spent his last single night in my house, together with the best man and more friends.
After the wedding the house was full with friends in the best mood after the party. So the breakfast the next morning was full with stories about the lovely weddingday.

We started doing weddings here as the economy started to slump and now it is a very large part of our business.
We are fortunate enough to have a beautiful large lawn that we can host about 40 people on and parking for that amount as well.
We also have a small area for cozy little elopements which we do many of. I think almost any inn can accommodate them.
What you need is a good bakery for your cakes, you will want to negotiate a great price for using them exclusively. Then do the same with a florist, we actually do our own flowers with makes the profit margin better for us.
Make sure to make friends with some local marriage commissioners so they are available on short notice if you have only a few days to set up an elopement.
Get a great Camera and learn how to use it. Once you have all this in place you can start small and grow from there.  If anyone is interested I would be happy to engage in conversation about how to get started.
Karen

Perfect one stop shop. Rehersal, ceremony, receiption. House your wedding party (up to 32 people) in our historic Inn, send the grooms men out for 18 holes of golf while the bride and her friends relax poolside.On site resturant and bar will full catering.Set up, linens, tables, service, and breakdown all included. No need to stress on the big day, let us take care of everything for you. Wedding size 100-150.www.badininn.com

We specialize in small weddings and elopements.  We do everything for our couples so that there is little stress for them -- the flowers, cake, beverages, photos, webpage just for them, and anything else they want -- and we even contact the local Wedding Officiant and arrange the date and time.

We offer six different Wedding Packages so there's a wide range of choice for our wedding couples.  We don't insist that the wedding couple or their guests stay with us but quite often they do.  We offer a lot of choices there as well -- the main inn, the carriage house, a building with two large suites, and three vacation rental houses.

We actually LOVE to host weddings.  It's a very special time!!  We've even set up a separate domain:  www.WeddingsInVa.com.  

Here at Our Sunset Place B & B we can host small elegant gatherings for a wedding.    We have a waterfront patio down by beach side for couples to embrace the water setting.    Then on the deck overlooking Lake Erie we can accomadate a wedding couple and guests.   With music from our outside system.     The bride and her family can enjoy getting ready in the four rooms with all lake views as the special day approaches.  We try to lend a helping hand with the weddings but they usually do all the work.    We are here for support and guidance.   We have hosted 2 weddings and are looking forward to more.    

We are located in the Santa Cruz Mts on about 3 acres, above the San Lorenzo River with plenty of Redwoods. The wedding venue can hold up to 150, with the B&B being used to house the Bridal party or family. One wedding at Fairview Manor B&B was held in the Redwood Grove with our 120 year old pond and waterfall as a back drop. Most weddings are held in the meadow with a Redwood stand on one side.

The Brooklyn Mining Co offers full scale weddings for up to 150 persons.  My wife and I already do catering for intimate functions and large events so when we started our bed and breakfast we thought, "we can do this - and we don't have to leave home!"  

Here's a tip.  Most of what a bride wants (needs) is a resource for all the unique elements of the big day.  If you can point her in the right direction, you can host weddings.  Okay - we provide the setting - beautiful elk meadows with views of the Continental Divide.  But for everything else we simply coordinate the service and let the provider do the rest.  The list looks something like this:  
a. rental company for tents, chairs, tables, linen, equipment, heaters....pretty much everything!
b. royal restrooms of Utah (they go everywhere in the US) for beautiful full service porta-toilets
c. photographer / videographer...we keep several names on hand with low to high end pricing
d. entertainment...every city has listings for bands, quartets, musicians, illusionists, etc.
e. labor...we hire our kids, friends, and neighbors and pay them very, very well to help set up, run, and break down the event.

Remember, the service providers like the rental company do all the set up of tents and their equipment.

We charge a flat rate which includes everything but the wedding dress, flowers, cake, photographer and entertainment. It makes it hassle free for the bride and they still get to pick colors, location, etc.

If you have the room - by all means think of offering weddings for any size.  If you book a wedding with the Brooklyn Mining Co. it includes two nights free stay.

At the Whistling Swan Inn, we host romantic intimate weddings. We can accommodate a maximum of 35 inside and 60 outside on our veranda and in the garden. I require that the bridal couple rent the entire inn (2 nights for a Saturday wedding; one night for Friday or Sunday). This way everyone is satisfied - the couple has use of the entire facility with no one encroaching on their special day. I do some of the food myself and use a caterer as well. One other requirement: beer, wine and champagne only - no spirits. So far, so good.

At Abigail's Bed & Breakfast in Ashland, Oregon, we host small and intimate weddings and gatherings of up to 30. The wedding party must reserve the entire property, which accommodates up to 18 guests in six rooms.  We do not provide food & beverage service but work with outside caterers and event planners who coordinate the delivery of food and beverage and other services.  

First and utmost important at our B&B is to make sure ALL our guests are happy weather they are b&b guests or just guests attending a wedding here. It is important to let B&B guests who are not affiliated with the wedding know there is a wedding taking place during there stay and give them the option to reschedule there visit. Most B&B guests don't mind a wedding but it is always good to let them know ahead of time. Also we have what we call quite hours starting at 10:00 meaning weddings and receptions must be finished no later than 10 so that our b&b guests can get plenty of sleep without being disturb. Good luck with your future weddings and business. Melissa at Hamilton House Estate- Hot Springs,ar

Our facility is a southern style manor located on 40 acres of farm land.  We can ideally hold a small weddings up to 50 people in our great room with the food buffet in our dining room.  There is plenty of room throughout the B&B for people to mingle such as the patios, decks and yards.

Adjacent to the house, we have an area with a covered pavilion, portable restrooms, bon fire and building where the bridal party may change which can accommodate 150 - 200 guests for outdoor weddings.  We also are equipped for front yard/back yard weddings with a tent.  We have our own catering company which is located in the basement of the B&B. The food line can be set up on the concrete pad directly outside the catering entrance that leads to the back yard.  

We do not require the wedding party to stay at the B&B, but do offer inclusive packages which include an overnight stay or brides may create their own package. It is imperative that you charge a non-refundable fee for the exclusive use of your facility, whether they stay overnight or not.  

Weddings can bring in big dollars so if you have space to do it, I say its worth it.  My advice would be to look at wedding venues in your area and see what is available and then evaluate what your B&B has to offer. Working with caterers and vendors you can trust is the key to a successful event!  One bad vendor can ruin your reputation.    

We have a restaurant as part of 21 room Carroll Villa Hotel.  This allows us to host small wedding parties of up to 65 people on our secluded heated and garden terrace

Aloha,

We can handle a small wedding in our suite and large groups in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.  We have a local minister on call and he does ceromonies all over the island.  

We are more likely to get honeymooners. Thay are very happy.

The "Buzz" on the Big Island off the Kona Coast, Polynesian-inspired Holualoa Inn has created the perfect location to host weddings and events at the new outdoor Malulani Pavilion!  Malulani seats 120 comfortably for a sit down dinner and offers expansive outdoor gardens for ceremonies. Guests enjoy panoramic views of the Kona Coast from an intimate venue. Colorful sunsets create the perfect backdrop for photos as the bride and groom say their vows. We are offering a 10% discount for rental of Malulani when guests book the 6-room inn for their wedding weekend. This is a special for those that mention bedandbreakfast.com. Details on the new Malulani Pavilion can be found on the event page at http://www.holualoainn.com/events.htm.

Couples that dream about a modern day fairy tale wrapped in old Florida charm will fall in love with Tarpon Lodge and Restaurant. Palm trees sway in a gentle breeze while four star chefs prepare gourmet meals that guests will never forget.  

Tarpon Lodge and Restaurant can accommodate wedding parties of up to 150 guests and our 1926 Historic Lodge, Island House, Cottage, and Boathouse offers overnight accommodations for close to 60 people. Ceremonies typically occur in an outdoor space overlooking Pine Island Sound just before sunset, and include both an outside cocktail hour and an inside reception.

Pine Island Sound lies between Pine Island and the barrier islands of Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, North Captiva Island, and Cayo Costa, with the Gulf of Mexico just beyond.  Coastal Living Magazine describes Pine Island as a place where "a slice of old Florida 'country' still thrives on this lush, green isle.  It's a place with no traffic lights, where you can visit your neighbors by boat. Residents love the neighborliness, nature trails, and renowned fishing.  Relaxing, they say, can keep you busy here."

We offer wedding couples just what they need the week of their wedding, a beautiful backdrop combined with a little rest and relaxation.  

Visit the weddings page of our website at: www.tarponlodge.com/weddings