Sanibel Island offers the perfect places to get married - an unforgettable wedding in a tropical paradise. Couples come to our romantic islands from all over the country to 'tie the knot.' -- renew your vows or celebrate your anniversary. Whether it is formal, just family and a few friends or even barefoot on the white sand beach with pelicans as witnesses.

Below you will find help in planning the wedding of your dreams from the perfect place to celebrate your special day. bridal consultants, photographers, caterers, florists, reception halls, etc. A wonderful beginning for a lifetime.

Banquet/Reception Facilities

Dolce Vita
1244 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 472-5555

Thistle Lodge Restaurant
At Casa Ybel Resort
2255 West Gulf Drive
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 472-9200

LaVigna Restaurant
1625 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 472-5453

Beauty/Health/Fitness

Sanibel Day Spa
2075 Periwinkle Way -Ste 24
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 395-2220

Sanibel Beauty Salon
2467 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 472-1111

Sanibel Wellness
2402 Palm Ridge Road - Ste 4
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 395-1100

Catering

Catering by Jack and Michael Elias, Inc.
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 542-4954

Entertainment

Danny Morgan Musical Service
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 472-4774

Florists

Flower Shop of the Islands
At Baileys Corner
2449 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 472-3707
(800) 933-3646

Sanibel Gift Baskets
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 395-3572

Limousine/Transportation

Flory Limousine
(239) 997-7433

Airport Shuttle
(800) 566-0007

Photographers

Meardon Photography
David Meardon
(239) 472-2346

Wedding Officiant

See church listing and marriage information below.

To purchase a marriage license contact the Lee County office of the Clerk of Courts at (239) 335-2273 or www.leeclerk.org. Cost of license is $88.50 cash, no personal checks are accepted. License is valid for 60 days. To qualify for a license both parties must apply in person (call for a list of what's acceptable) If either party was previously married, divorce papers, proof of annulment or a deceased spouse's death certificate must be presented. Florida does not require a blood test if certain conditions are met (call for list). The three day waiting period is waived for non- Florida residents. Florida residents must wait 3 days, after issue of license, before they can be married. Wedding may be performed by a member of the Clergy, Notary Public, Member of the Judiciary or Clerk of Courts.