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About

Historic Spanish Point is a vintage wedding venue located in Osprey, Florida. Its 30 acres overlooks Little Sarasota Bay with sweeping views, formal gardens, a quaint chapel, historic homes, and lush Florida foliage that presents a welcoming environment for couples, their families, and their guests. With several venue locations throughout the site, flexible vendor policies, and views any photographer would dream of, they will help you make dreams for your wedding day come true.

Facilities and Capacity

Historic Spanish Point offers both indoor and outdoor venue options for a ceremony and reception surrounded by natural splendor and old Florida charm. Couples have the opportunity to make their wedding exactly the way they envision by using all of the possibilities that Historic Spanish Point has to offer. Intimate weddings can be held in Mary’s Chapel with seating for up to 40 guests, while more grand ceremonies are held at the formal gardens that can seat up to 150 guests.

Services Offered

Historic Spanish Point offers a shuttle as well as many event rentals for your special day. They can provide tables, chairs, tents, and lighting to create the wedding atmosphere you have always dreamed of.

History

Historic Spanish Point is an archaeological, historical, and environmental museum accredited by the American Association of Museums. The homestead was established in 1867 by John Webb and his family. The lavish historical garden was later built in 1912 by Mrs. Potter Palmer, a Chicago socialite who came to Sarasota to establish a winter estate. The private, not-for-profit organization and the museum opened in 1982.

Locations

Historic Spanish Point is a significant environmental site, and its location on the shores of Little Sarasota Bay offers the unique opportunity to view different habitats as well as plant and tree combinations. Native plants representing over 50 percent of the species found in the county can be enjoyed along the nature trails and boardwalks, including a pristine mangrove shoreline.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$850

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$640

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Museum
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Chairs
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
October
November
December

Reviews of Historic Spanish Point Campus

Amber
Amber Sent on 04/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

So pleased with how everything turned out!
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Allyson Sent on 05/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Site

First off, no matter who you are talking to EVERY SINGLE PERSON HERE IS NICE and professional and is happy. Whether it is the coordinator, a volunteer, the gift shop clerk-everyone is fantastic.
We got ready here and had our wedding ceremony here, and let me tell you- they know what they are doing.
We had our service during public hours-but we never would have known anyone else was on the property but us. They did a wonderful job blocking off areas we were using, and making sure we were top priority that day.
They also made sure any guests we had that had trouble walking, were properly escorted to our ceremony site.
The actual site is GORGEOUS. We spent over an hour taking photos after our ceremony. This is the perfect location if you want a bunch of wedding pictures.
Keep in mind you HAVE to buy a season pass if you are going to have your wedding here. It's really not expensive, and trust me you will want it. We visited many times before our wedding to see where we wanted our photos taken, Also, you can walk your dog on the property which is lovely.
But overall-beautiful. Everyone is kind and helpful and knows what they are doing. They made our day absolutely perfect!
Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 02/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful!

This was the only venue we visited. From the get go Heather was quick to respond and extremely helpful. We used the White Cottage and Sunken Gardens and it was gorgeous. Heather was accomodating throughout. We were able to get ready on site which made it easy and stress free.
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Devi Sent on 05/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Historic Spanish Point is truly a hidden gem. The venue is so beautiful! This is old Florida charm at it's finest. We loved Mary's Chapel from the start and chose to have our ceremony there, but there are several breathtaking locations to choose from. Katrin really went out of her way to make sure our day was perfect. Thank you Katrin!! We had a cocktail hour out near the water in front of the Guptil house; it was beautiful there under the old oaks, near the bay. From there we had the reception inside the old school house. This was perfect for our small wedding party of 45. Everything ended up being perfect, we couldn't have been happier.....
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Stephanie Sent on 04/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating
When I first booked Spanish Point, I worked with Gilly, then she left and then I had Michele and then finally Katrin. Gilly and Michele were ok but Katrin was absolutely amazing. She was extremely responsive, helpful and super accommodating. She helped make the night so wonderful and magical. I could not have asked for a better experience than working with her.
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Rachel Sent on 01/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I booked our wedding at Historic Spanish Point this weekend. Although the weather brought cold and wind, the staff were exceptional, accommodating, friendly, and made our special day so unforgettable. Mary's Chapel was the perfect setting for our ceremony. I fell in love with the stained glass windows the first time I laid eyes on them. Our reception was at the beautiful White Cottage and lighted Pergola. Gilly was brilliant and lovely throughout the entire planning process as well. I would highly recommend Spanish Point for its experienced staff, incredible photo ops, and historic charm!
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Stephen Sent on 04/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Historic Spanish Point was the perfect location for our wedding and reception! Right on Little Sarasota Bay, we had the most amazing views, a cooling breeze, and stunning flora all around us.
You get a beach-view wedding without the sand, and thanks to the constant breeze, you get an outdoor wedding and reception with less heat and no mosquitoes.
The wedding staff, specifically Gilly, at Spanish Point were a pleasure to work with. They made everything easy.
If you are looking to do an outdoor wedding in Sarasota, there is no better location than Spanish Point. Use the Pergola for the wedding, the White Cottage lawn for the reception. And you have a plethora of gorgeous locations for photos of the wedding party.
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Katie Sent on 03/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding ceremony at Spanish point on the white cottage lawn. It was beautiful! Gilly was so great to work with. She was very organized and had a lot of great ideas. All of our guests loved the beautiful view!
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User2003404 Sent on 01/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding ceremony at Mary's Chapel at Spanish Point. We fell in love with this chapel and it was absolutely perfect for our wedding. Gilly Francis was fantastic to work with and was so accommodating. She had everything in order for our special day and we could not be happier how it all turned out.
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Abigail Sent on 08/13/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding day was magical!! Spanish Point was a beautiful location and our guests were amazed by this beautiful location. Gilly Francis was so kind and helpful and so professional in helping organize the entire event. I wish I could do it all over again in slow motion. Such a wonderful memory. The most amazing location in Florida. A hidden gem as they all say.
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Awards

15

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Cat Pennenga Photography Cat Pennenga Photography Wedding Photographers

The Historic Spanish Point provides so many beautiful options for photography, it makes my job easy! Whether you are looking for lush, old Florida scenery and authentic historic structures, or clean and modern natural backdrops, Spanish Point has it all. Romance is truly around every winding path. Everyone who works there is such a dream to work with, accommodating nearly every request for your occasion.

Alafia Ceremonies LLC Alafia Ceremonies LLC Wedding Officiants

Beautiful location for your wedding! You won't be disappointed

Barefoot Weddings Barefoot Weddings Wedding Officiants

Charming little chapel in the woods is a beautiful spot for a wedding or vow renewal.

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Historic Spanish Point Campus frequently asked questions

Historic Spanish Point Campus includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Historic Spanish Point Campus for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Waterfront
Historic Spanish Point Campus offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Historic Spanish Point Campus offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
Historic Spanish Point Campus offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
Historic Spanish Point Campus offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Historic Spanish Point Campus is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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