Outdoor Ceremonies
More intimate ceremonies at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota are often held in the meticulously manicured Rose or Healing Gardens. Larger events are hosted on the Sunset Terrace, an open-air patio with stunning beach and Gulf vistas. Accommodating up to 300 people, the Sunset Terrace at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota offers panoramic views of the beach, the Gulf of Mexico, and the gorgeous Southwest Florida sunset. The Ritz Carlton Sarasota hotel lawn is also a beautiful ceremony location. Seating up to 200 people, the hotel lawn features views of the Sarasota Bay and is surrounded by beautiful palm trees.
Beachfront Locations
Other ceremony locations include at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota’s Members Beach Club, located on a breathtaking stretch called Lido Key. Here, couples have the option of using the lawn, which overlooks the Gulf of Mexico, seats up to 200 people and features an open-air pergola. The beach at the Members Beach Club is also a great location for a Sarasota wedding ceremony, as couples and guests can enjoy the sand beneath their feet and the breeze off the Gulf while overlooking the gorgeous turquoise waters.
Extravagant Receptions
When your Ritz Carlton Sarasota wedding ceremony has ended, you need not travel far to your reception. The Ritz Carlton Sarasota offers an array of sophisticated reception options that are both beautiful and convenient, as guests can simply reserve a room in the hotel for when the night ends. In addition to the outdoor ceremony sites described above, there are also several indoor locations at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota where couples can host their reception.
Elegant Ballrooms
Featuring two crystal chandeliers, high cathedral-like ceilings and classic décor, the Mira Mar room accommodates 120 people. Another option for a smaller reception is the St. Armand’s Junior Ballroom, which offers all the sophistication you’d expect from the Ritz Carlton Sarasota on a more intimate level. Larger events are most often held in the Ritz Carlton Sarasota Ballroom, a 12,000 square foot space outfitted in rich carpet and Italian fabric walls. Adorned with distinctive iron chandeliers, wall sconces, and beautiful table settings, the Ritz Carlton Sarasota Ballroom is the perfect space for a large, lively reception.
Services and Amenities for the Bride and Groom
Clearly, the Ritz Carlton Sarasota offers ceremony and reception locations that are second to none, but the services the Ritz Carlton Sarasota offers their guests are also incomparable. Without leaving the property, both bride and groom are able to pamper themselves before their big day with an indulgent spa treatment. Comprised of professionals who are expertly trained to offer the finest organic ingredients in each treatment, the Ritz Carlton Sarasota Spa offers a tranquil, relaxing environment where couples can unwind before they say “I do.”
Culinary Masterpieces
Couples hosting their wedding at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota can also look forward to delicious cuisine masterfully prepared by the Ritz Carlton Sarasota’s world-renowned culinary team. From delectable hors d’oeuvres to superb wedding cakes, the culinary staff at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota ensures your guests’ delight throughout your celebration.
The Whole Wedding Package
Whether a couple is seeking the casual elegance of a beach ceremony or the sophistication of a grand ballroom reception, they should look no further than the Ritz Carlton Sarasota in sunny Southwest Florida. From pre-ceremony spa treatments to the reception finale, no detail is overlooked at this elegant Gulf hotel.
