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Nestled next to Sarasota Bay’s showcase of natural wonders, IMG Academy Golf Club is a place of inspiration. With a pristine golf course and clubhouse boasting unmatched views, IMG Academy Golf Club is perhaps the best-kept secret in Southwest Florida.

As a full-service wedding venue located in Southwest Bradenton, this country club venue provides picturesque views, immaculate grounds, and a spectacular clubhouse - as well as multiple room and menu options to accommodate anything from intimate gatherings to large-scale events. With the help of their experienced staff, they will guide you through the event planning process and make sure every aspect, from décor to menu selection, is customized to fit your needs.

Facilities and Capacity

IMG Academy Golf Club offers both indoor and outdoor venue options to host an unforgettable ceremony and reception. Exchange your vows and celebrate outdoors among their lush lawns and panoramic views, or indoors in their elegant and sophisticated clubhouse. Their spacious clubhouse can accommodate up to 300 guests and offers spectacular views of Sarasota Bay.

Services Offered

IMG Academy Golf Club offers many services for your special day with an expert team that is committed to professionalism, quality, and truly personalized service. They will provide round tables and 300 white wedding chairs for you to use for your event. The venue is also available to host engagement parties and bridal showers. The wedding services they offer include:

  • Virtual consultations
  • Post-event cleaning
  • Setup
  • Bridal suite
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair access

Cuisine

IMG Academy Golf Club provides the convenience of in-house catering and in-house bar services for your special day. They will also supply all needed barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens for your event. Their catering services include breakfast and brunch, hor d'oeuvres, lunch, dinner, and dessert - these can be either plated or buffet style. Their wedding bar services include:

  • Bartender(s)
  • Cash bar
  • House beer
  • House liquor
  • House wine
  • Limited bar
  • Premium liquor

Other Services

IMG Academy Golf Club also offers many optional services and event rentals for your wedding day for an additional charge. These extra wedding-related services and event rentals include:

  • Valet parking
  • Decorations and flowers
  • Stage
  • Dance floor
  • Microphone
  • Ceremony setup (includes arch)
  • Piano rental
  • Cocktail hour room

FAQ

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

No

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$27

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

25

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
June
July
August
September

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Reviews of IMG Academy Golf Club

Weddingwire
5.0/5 40 reviews
Google
4.4/5 444 reviews
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 02/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Day!

We had our wedding reception here and truly it was the perfect venue!! Debbie helped us so much with our planning and Sadie made sure the day ran smoothly! The entire staff is wonderful and made us feel so special day of. The venue itself is beautiful - everyone loved looking out at the bay at sunset! There is a lot of décor they already have you can borrow which saved us a ton of money! Food was delicious, we got so many compliments from our guests. There are many amazing photo spots around the venue/on the golf course. A lot is included in the price per plate which made us feel like this was an excellent value while still giving a luxury experience. I couldn't recommend IMG Golf Club enough for your special day!
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Tess Sent on 04/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding reception ever!

Our wedding reception at IMG was perfect, and we owe it all to Sadie! She was so patient, accommodating, and fun to plan with. The staff was also fantastic - they were so thoughtful in making sure my husband and I had enough to eat & drink throughout our wedding night. They continued to check in on us throughout the night, and it truly felt like they were as excited for us as our guests were. We didn't get to set the decorations up ourselves the day before the wedding because they were still finishing some work in the banquet room, and I was a bit worried that the decorations wouldn't be placed well because I didn't get to see anything beforehand, but everything was placed above & beyond perfectly - honestly BETTER than I imagined, and I know we have Sadie to thank for that. She also was in the background the entire night, making sure everything went to plan and everyone was enjoying themselves. I really want to thank her for being such an incredible coordinator, throughout the planning process and on our wedding night, and the staff, for making our wedding night even more memorable. Also, it's unbelievable how reasonably priced this was. Thank you Sadie & IMG!
Heidi
Heidi Sent on 03/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience overall

My partner and I got married at the IMG Golf Club on 03/23/2024. Overall, our experience was great, and our wedding was beautiful. This is strongly because of Debbie and Sadie. Their work and dedication to our event was shown throughout the whole process and I am deeply grateful to them. Though there were a few miscommunication areas, they were quick to respond and correct any issue. The wedding day can obviously be stressful and chaotic, but having a team like Debbie and Sadie by your side makes all the difference. They were able to help settle any situation the day brought. They truly care about their clients.
The only negative thing that I would say about that day, are the golfers. I was not aware that there would be golfers on the course during the ceremony. Specifically, I was surprised of how close they were to us. We were told that the golfers would stay away from the area we were in, but that did not happen. During the ceremony, we could hear them being loud. One of them even drove by and stopped right in front of the ceremony where my entrance was. They were being quite obnoxious, but I really feel that IMG should have closed off that area during the ceremony. I feel strongly about this because, more importantly, during our solo shots on the course, our videographer was almost hit by a golf ball coming fast in our direction. The golfer tried to laugh it off, but it was a serious situation where someone could have gotten hurt. My partner and I did not feel safe taking pictures on the course, which was unfortunate because based on the photos that IMG has on their website, it seems that they advertise the location for beautiful photo opportunities, but do not mention the risk of golfers. If they are allowing ceremonies to be performed on the course, they should make sure that the couple and all attending guests are safe to be there. I definitely would not want a future bride or groom, or anyone, to get hurt. I brought this up to Debbie the next day, and she was very upset by this and said she would be bringing it to the attention of the board. If you are considering doing a wedding here, I would recommend asking about the golfers if you are having an outside ceremony.
I did not let this affect my rating because of how amazing Debbie and Sadie were to us, and that incident was out of their control.
Candace
Candace Sent on 08/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome experience, great all around

For starters, Claire and Reagen (the event managers) were incredible. Very kind, flexible, and professional. They were prompt, always willing to answer questions, and at times even lend a hand in the planning process. The building itself was great. Great view, good food, and a very reasonable price to top it all off. We were very pleased with our experience at IMG and we strongly recommend choosing them for your wedding venue.
J
Jillian Sent on 05/05/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for a better experience!

Since my husband and I grew up in the area, we already had an idea of what this venue looked like as we both have driven by on several occasions when a wedding has taken place. Reagen was AMAZING. She was such a delight and very easy to work with. The food was delicious and the service was very professional. Planning a wedding from out of state is usually so terrifying for Reagen and Claire made it very easy and smooth. Thank you for such a wonderful and memorable evening!
J
Jessica Sent on 10/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Team & Wonderful Venue

I would like to personally thanked Claire, Banquet Manager and her team at IMG Golf Club Academy for doing such a fantastic work and made it the most memorable for everyone attended my wedding. Everyone praised the venue as well as the food taste delicious that you usually would get only from restaurant. Claire was so helpful answering my questions promptly, including giving some recommendations. I highly recommend IMG Golf Club Academy for anyone who is looking for a wedding venue.
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Irina Sent on 12/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue - highly recommend

We held my daughter’s wedding at IMG in November. I cannot say enough great things about the venue, Julie (the Banquets/Wedding Manager), her staff, the food and the overall coordination. This was a destination wedding, and the fact that we were from out of town (my husband and I live in one state, daughter and fiancé live in another, etc.) made coordination leading up to the wedding particularly difficult for us. However, Julie went above and beyond to make things easier. She worked around our complicated schedules and patiently made numerous suggestions and adjustments to accommodate our needs. At the last minute, I asked Julie if we could hold the reception dinner at IMG. I asked on a whim, thinking that there is no way that we’d be able to pull it off, but here, too, Julie worked miracles. She created an outstanding buffet (Tilapia Vesuvio, Chicken Parmesan, Pasta with different sauces, etc.) and adjusted the menu repeatedly to meet our dietary and budget constraints. People raved about the food, and we could even see the sun set over the water during dinner. During the big day the ceremony was gorgeous, and the prep was very efficient – having a place to get ready for both the bride and groom was perfect, the transportation (golf carts) to/from the site was timely and efficient; the ceremony site was beautiful – with the bridge, the water and the tree – very romantic and intimate. The reception hall was also beautiful. We did our own decorating to save money (lots of white lights and candles), and it didn’t take long at all with the bridal party’s help. We ended up hiring a small local cleaning company for the cleanup because we figured that no one would feel like like cleaning up afterwards. That was the right decision. The dinner was excellent – I highly recommend the rib eye. My daughter’s only complaint is that the time flew too quickly – everyone had such a great time, they didn’t want the night to end. Although Julie was amazing throughout the entire planning process, she was outstanding the day of the event. Besides managing the entire event, she graciously dealt with a myriad of mishaps and emergencies like a last minute food substitution for a guest who had a food allergy, wedding party drama, wardrobe malfunctions, etc. Her calm demeanor under pressure and can-do attitude helped alleviate our stress and allowed all of us to focus on the happy moments of that day. We are so thrilled that we chose IMG . We considered several venues on Anna Maria Island, and felt that in the end we got much more through IMG! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this venue to others and hope that Julie stays for a long time – she’s a gem!
M
Misti Sent on 10/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing and beautiful wedding venue!

IMG golf club was the perfect venue for our wedding! We were involved in the planning and our day of planner/coordinator Julie took care of everything so we had so little to worry about! The food was great and service was great as well! Highly recommend!
M
Meghan Sent on 12/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The greatest venue ever!

We had our wedding here last March. And it was amazing! Cindy (the event planner) makes you feel so comfortable and she is so bubbly. She makes the process feel so easy. We thought being a golf course it would be beyond our limit but, still checked it out. And it was actually very reasonably priced. From the food to the atmosphere, it was just awesome! It is a gorgeous place! I would recommend it to everyone. Especially people on a budget but still wanting a fancy type place.
G
Genesys Sent on 11/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Recommend 110%

Everything about IMG was ABSOLUTELY stunning!! Cindy was amazing and very helpful. The venue itself is gorgeous. The staff were super friendly and the food was DELICIOUS. I honestly couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding. Everyone was impressed and still talk about it. I recommend 110%
I did so much research on venues and picked things I liked and didn't like and at IMG I just knew it was the perfect spot
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IMG Academy Golf Club frequently asked questions

IMG Academy Golf Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
IMG Academy Golf Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at IMG Academy Golf Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by IMG Academy Golf Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Waterfront
IMG Academy Golf Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
IMG Academy Golf Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
IMG Academy Golf Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
IMG Academy Golf Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
IMG Academy Golf Club is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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