South Seas Island Resort in Captiva, Florida is a wedding venue overlooking crystal clear waters and a beautiful beach. Couples are invited to assemble their close friends and family to celebrate with sun, surf, and exceptional service from the resort’s dedicated staff members. Famed for its jaw-dropping views, it is an ideal choice for couples seeking a laid-back beachfront wedding that will leave guests talking. The venue is located off the coast of Fort Myers and Cape Coral and offers a secluded island paradise that is nevertheless accessible without a boat.
Facilities and Capacity
South Seas Island Resort in Captiva offers an incredible 30 event spaces to choose from. With such a choice at their disposal, couples can easily organize the big day of their dreams. They can choose to exchange vows on the beach, with their feet in the sand as well-wishers look on. Due to the venue’s near year-round sunshine, an outdoor reception can be enjoyed into the night. The venue’s most spacious setting, the East Lawn can comfortably welcome up to 500 party-goers. The King’s Crown is a complex located within the property itself, and can host galas of up to 5000 attendees. The complex features both indoor and outdoor areas such as the President’s Patio, a lawn, a dining room, and more. For a more traditional setting, the Captiva Ballroom opens its doors to couples and up to 500 guests. There are also several marinas available for those who would like to celebrate with yacht-club style elegance. The venue comes with a range of furniture options, and there is ample parking as well as space for boats.
Services Offered
The South Seas Island Resort’s staff is prepared to help couples every step of the way throughout their wedding planning process. They can help to reserve group-booking of luxurious guest rooms. The in-house event organization team can liaise with couples or their own personal planner. Catering can be provided by the talented staff of one of the many on-site restaurants. As the resort that places a premium on its guests’ satisfaction and relaxation, whatever couples wish for they are sure to find.
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South Seas Island resort has been part of my family's traditions for over 25 years. When it came to picking a location for our wedding weekend, South Seas was our easiest decision. From our first meeting with Malissa, we knew this would be the best place to host our friends and family. Malissa was our South Seas contact and she made the entire experience so incredible! When we needed flexibility to move all of our events outdoors due to COVID, she helped to make our wedding even more amazing than our original plan. The resort has so many incredible locations to host multiple events. We got married right on the beach at Sunset Beach and then our guests traveled in the iconic blue resort trolley to our cocktail hour and reception on King's Crown Lawn. The best part of South Seas is that you have the ability to host multiple events at the resort. We hosted a welcome party and dinner on the beach under the stars and a farewell brunch on the top deck of the resort's waterfront pool. Our guests raved about the food, drinks, staff, and the resort's beauty all weekend long! We are still getting messages from our guests saying they can't wait to travel back to South Seas! If you are looking for a beautiful beach location that is safe (COVID) and fun for all of your guests, South Seas is amazing!
Sent on 01/21/2021
Kimberly W.
· Married on 05/11/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
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South Seas was a magical, perfect place for my husband and I to get married for many reasons. Hands down, there is no better private beach setting than Sunset Pointe. No one observed our ceremony except the loved ones we invited and the dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico. The tropical landscape and one-in-a-million sunset we had the night of our wedding proved we made the best choice. There are so many venue spaces to choose from and the new Sunset Pavilion was just what we were looking for- a classy, air-conditioned indoor space with a beautiful deck and lawn for our guests to enjoy the fresh air and get the perfect sunset shot. Many have said our pictures look like they can’t be real, but that’s just the undeniable beauty of South Seas and Captiva Island. The food was fantastic, service was incredible, and there is so much on-site entertainment we knew that our guests would be able to have a memorable vacation. From the moment we arrived as Bride and Groom, everything was stress-free and first class. We were able to relax and enjoy the venue’s amenities knowing that our events were in good hands and were ready to be executed to perfection. South Seas is the most picturesque Florida beach resort that we look forward to getting to celebrate our anniversary at for years to come.
Sent on 10/14/2020
Victoria
· Married on 06/07/2018
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
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Malissa was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was very responsive and even moved our site the day of to give us a little more privacy. The resort is beautiful and gave us everything we wanted for our wedding.
Amazing venue that always leaves couple totally thrilled. We always have a great experience at South Seas and the couples always rave to us about how great the property is!
South Seas is one of the premier destination wedding spots in Florida and probably the world…. seriously. That sounds like a bold statement but it's not without substance. Firstly, South Seas, boasts a location to die for. It has several first class choices of wedding venues, from the lawns to the beaches. It is located at the end of Captiva Island,(no through traffic) in a private, gated, setting. The Resort is surrounded by lush greenery and tropical landscaping. There are unbelievable views overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the back bay and the marina. The ultimate accommodations at 'Lands End' have spectacular views across Redfish Pass which is not only beautiful but a world renowned fishing spot. Other activities include: golf, swimming, tennis and sailing. There are several pools on the resort including a large luxurious pool with cabanas and chair side service. The kiddies pool and cool slide is conveniently located out of earshot:) There are several first class restaurants on and around the resort. From a photographers standpoint; South Seas is a gem of a resort. Photographically, there is plenty of variety, from the candy store to the beaches, from the lawn areas to the marina. It really has a bit of everything. Did you know that it also is the only place on Sanibel and Captiva that you can photograph into the sun and away from the sun and still have water behind you? South Seas has a well equipped marina and a trip to the resort without a sunset cruise would be sacrilege. (incidentally you can have a wedding or rehearsal dinner catered, aboard one of the classic looking river boats) The wedding staff at the resort are both friendly and very professional, I would highly recommend letting them guide you through the wedding planning process to make your day as seamless as possible.
What is there not to love…. A '5 star' rating from Nick Adams Photography
Beautiful location for a wedding! We have performed both outdoors and indoors at this property and every single wedding has been amazing and a lot of fun.
South Seas Island Resort frequently asked questions
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at South Seas Island Resort?
South Seas Island Resort 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
Transportation
At South Seas Island Resort, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
South Seas Island Resort includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
What are the most important characteristics of South Seas Island Resort in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by South Seas Island Resort for wedding events is known for:
Beach
Resort
Waterfront
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at South Seas Island Resort for wedding events?
South Seas Island Resort offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does South Seas Island Resort offer?
South Seas Island Resort offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does South Seas Island Resort offer for wedding events?
South Seas Island Resort offers the following services for wedding events:
Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Lighting / Sound
Set Up
Wifi
What furniture and decorations does South Seas Island Resort have available for wedding events?
South Seas Island Resort offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Tables
Tents
What percentage of users recommend South Seas Island Resort and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
South Seas Island Resort is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in professionalism, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.6 in value.
