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In a time where bigger might not be better...Sunset Beach Resort introduces Micro Weddings!
Have an amazing simple ceremony followed by a private dinner, on the beach, prepared by Paul Mattison!
We have available, in house coordinator Anna Taylor, from Taylored Affairs and Katelyn Prisco Photography, to make a one stop shop experience so that you can leave all the details to them and just enjoy the experience! PS don't forget to ask about the amazing bar set ups by Wandering Whale💗💗

Sunset Beach Resort is a destination wedding venue specializing in beach weddings in Siesta Key, Florida. The venue is a family-owned resort located on Siesta Key Beach. Have your wedding on the beach, exchanging your vows on the white sand as the waves crash against the shore. You can have your reception at the venue and also stay overnight. During the on season, the venue has a seven-night minimum stay and during the off season, it has a five-night minimum. Cherish an unforgettable rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception and next-day brunch at this gorgeous waterfront location.

Facilities and Capacity
The on-site reception area can accommodate up to 200 guests. If you have your ceremony on the beach, it will be marked for your private use that day. Following the ceremony you can have your reception in the reception area. There is also parking available on site for at least 45 cars.

Services Offered
If you have your wedding during turtle season (May 1-Nov. 1), there are lighting restrictions. Your celebration would have to be tented and you can only use amber LED lights inside the tent. The owners grew up in Siesta Key. In fact, four generations of their family lived in this paradise, and they would love to assist you in having a beach wedding that you’ll remember forever.

Accommodation
The are various accommodation spaces available. Each of them has at least one bed and one bathroom, sleeping at least four people. The largest space can accommodate 11 people and has two bathrooms. These beachfront spaces overlook the private beach, where you’ll have breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico. Amenities vary by accommodation, but include private decks, beach chairs, a gas grill, cable and internet, and a washer and dryer. The largest beach house is even equipped with a 50-foot heated swimming pool.

Location
Siesta Key, a small cosmopolitan island with white sand, is a dream-like place for a vacation or destination wedding. At Sunset Beach Resort, you can have a fairy tale wedding with glittering water and colorful sunsets in the background of your photos. Relax and enjoy your time away from home with hammocks, kayaks and paddle boards. You can park your car for your entire stay, as everything you need is within walking distance. A few blocks away, you’ll find Siesta Key Village, which has shops and restaurants.

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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?

$3,000

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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Beach
Inn/B&B
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

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
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
May
June
July

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
May
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Sunset Beach Resort

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Emma Sent on 04/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

Stunning, Amazing, all I could hope and dream of!
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Kirsty Sent on 03/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

So naturally beautiful you don't have to do much!

We recently got married at Sunset Beach Resort- you could not ask for a more beautiful venue on the beach!! It's quaint, gorgeous & so photogenic. All of my guests were blown away by the gardens & of course the view! We had a "micro-wedding" of 15 guests, the ceremony was on the beach in front of the resort, cocktails & drinks at the resort after. The unit we rented was also light, bright & beach-cottage chic which makes for the perfect getting ready photos. Chelly was fantastic, we were made to feel right at home and everything went smoothly. We could not have asked for a more perfect venue and day. Choosing a venue that's beautiful so that you don't have to work hard to make it beautiful is the way to go
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 04/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

My dream wedding venue!

My husband and I have been traveling to Siesta Key a few years - and once we were engaged, we knew it was where we wanted to celebrate our wedding with our family & friends. I searched for a venue that would allow us to have a beach ceremony and outdoor reception on Siesta Key and Sunset Beach Resort immediately popped up! We went to tour the property, and signed within 5 minutes. I emailed back and forth with Chelly A LOT - and she was always so quick to respond and super helpful with all of my questions. She was very accommodating with all of the reservations and recommended a lot of vendors that we ended up working with! I planned the wedding from Michigan and working with Chelly always put me at ease. Once we were there, the staff kept the property nice and clean - and Shiela was amazing to work with on our reservations. The actual property is beautiful by itself - but once it was transformed into a ceremony and reception space, it was amazing! It allowed us to have the perfect party in the perfect FL weather. (PS. The staircase is to die for!). Highly highly recommend!
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Summer Sent on 10/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

First Choice, Last Choice, Best Choice!

Sunset Beach Resort on Siesta Key was the first place we visited while shopping around for a venue. We never looked back. The place was immaculate and the natural beauty of the location necessitated very little for decoration. Chelly, Sheila and Billy were unbelievable hosts who also grew up in the home that has been converted to this amazing Resort on a private stretch of pristine white sand. They made sure that everything was perfect for our big day. I can’t speak highly enough about the immaculate rooms. Everything was so clean and fresh with the most beautiful decor. It played a large role in our photography. If you are looking for a destination wedding that is in paradise look no further. This place is amazing. We have already reserved for our anniversary next year! I can’t wait!
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Adele Sent on 10/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Location Location Location

Our wedding day was a dream. Honestly, the venue was the top priority- next to photography and video, the location was the most important part for me. A friend of mine had stayed at Sunset Beach Resort and told me to look into it for my wedding. I am so grateful because it was the best decision we made! There is NO place like this for a wedding. The setting is a family estate that has been owned by the same family since the 1940’s. Six units all together on a private beach. The owners are available every step of the way and couldn’t be nicer to work with.
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Ella Sent on 10/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Dream destination wedding

Our wedding had the best of it all - the event was a blast and the stay was a vacation/honeymoon that was the talk of all our friends and family. Sunset Beach Resort was amazing. The location can’t be topped. It’s literally paradise. The owners were very accommodating and so knowledgeable. Most importantly the day was very relaxing and so much fun!
Alicia
Alicia Sent on 09/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect location for long weekend wedding

We got married at Sunset Beach Resort in August of 2018 and we're still getting compliments on our wedding a year later! If you are looking for a unique and cozy wedding, this is the place to do it at. Sunset Beach Resort offers you a blank canvas for your wedding. They have a few rules but because they don't have an in house bar or catering, you can truly customize the wedding and the experience to whatever you want. Also, the place has the perfect location. It is on the beach and guests that don't fit there can stay at the hotels right next door, which is also next to the village where all of the bars and restaurant are. This allows people to come in and out easily since they won't need a car once they arrive. All of this infrastructure allows for your guests to have a relaxing beach weekend and because you have the entire hotel to yourself it gives you privacy to have more events the other days you are renting there. Our wedding turned out to be a long weekend of hanging out with our family and friends in a relaxed environment and we got to really enjoy use of the property. We just went back for our 1 year anniversary but I'm hoping I can rent it all out again in the future!
Kristie
Kristie Sent on 02/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Beach Getaway

Our wedding was a perfect combination of beach magic and family memories thanks to the Sunset Beach Resort. Chelly and Sheila were amazing to work with through the planning process and made sure that our event was perfect.

We planned our wedding to be a family getaway since the majority of our guests were visiting from out of town. Even though we live in Florida, we really wanted a venue that would allow people to enjoy a beach vacation along with our event and Siesta Key was the perfect location. Most of our guests stayed within walking distance of the village area and the venue and that allowed us to spend even more time with everyone that came in town.

We rented the entire property and used one house for the Groom and his Groomsmen and the rest of the property for the Bride's family and Bridesmaids. It was such a fun time to be together for the week and we were able to do a pre-wedding casual bonfire evening a few days before the wedding and catch up with guests as they arrived. We also planned our rehearsal within walking distance of the house and that allowed us to spend even more time with everyone that came in to visit. The location is perfect for guests to have time to walk around an enjoy the village and we found that many of our family members and old and new friends found opportunities to connect at various venues around town.

Our ceremony could not have been more amazing - the beach location is beautiful and having private access to the beach allowed us to get great video and photos without the distraction of other beach-goers. For our reception we transformed the yard into a perfect open air party with glittering market lights that our guests absolutely loved.

The house itself is amazingly comfortable and well kept by the owners who made themselves available for anything we might need during our visit as well as two visits during our planning process. We felt very comfortable with everything from the booking and payment process to the actual event and it was nice knowing that someone was nearby that could be available for anything if needed - although everything was so perfect we never needed to call them!

I would 100% recommend this venue - we can't wait to go back again and celebrate our future anniversaries!
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Kyle Sent on 01/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning beachfront property on Siesta Key with both privacy and convenience!

Siesta Key is a very a special place for my wife and I, and when we decided that we wanted to get married there, Sunset Beach Resort was the only natural choice. Besides the absolutely stunning setting and white sand perfect for a beach wedding, the property itself has been owned and operated by the same family for several generations and has a homely vibe like no other place in the surrounding Gulf Coast. It is set back just off the beach as well and at a location on the very north end of Siesta Key that offers both privacy and convenience being just a three minute walk to Ocean Drive in the heart of Siesta Key Village!

Sisters Chelly and Sheila were also very accommodating, responsive, attentive and thoughtful in ensuring that our wedding weekend was as spectacular as can be without any hitches.

The property has three buildings with six unique apartments with a total of 14 different bedrooms. We turned our wedding into an extended vacation for our 90 guests (30 of whom stayed at SBR, and the most of the rest of which stayed within two minutes walking distance), which enabled us to spend quality time with each and every one of them. For couples considering this property, we suggest Thursday "Bachelor(ette)" activities to encourage guests to come down sooner and spend more time together!

The venue was also very accommodating to our vendors, most of whom had worked there previously and were familiar with its intricacies. Our only other strong suggestion is that couples seriously consider a 30'x80' tent rental for the large grassy area where the reception takes place. We didn't consider it until the week of, but were glad that we did it despite no rain and mostly temperate weather in the evening -- US Tent does a fantastic job with lighting it as well, and having the walls in case of wind is a good option.

We can't wait to return in the future and highly recommend this location for wedding our other large events!
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 12/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding come true!!

After diligently researching every beach wedding venue within a 2-hour drive of Tampa, we came across Sunset Beach Resort Siesta Key and knew we had found our dream wedding location. No other venue came close to offering everything we needed: capacity for 200+ guests, lodging for our entire wedding party (14 couples), an 80-room bungalow-style hotel across the street for our out-of-town guests, hassle-free parking, the flexibility to bring in our own booze, bartender and caterers (perfect venue for food trucks!) saving us a ton of money, and to decorate as we pleased (hello vintage sofas, farm tables and whiskey barrel cocktail tables :)), the cutest little beach town within walking distance for the after party and for out-of-town guests to enjoy a true Florida vacation,… and all of this on the #1 beach in the US! Chelly and Sheila were the most gracious hosts you could hope for, pretty much saying yes to all of my unusual requests, things a stuffy hotel would not have allowed; plus the beach is private so no permits were needed... all things you have to worry about pretty much everywhere else. To top it off, we could not have been luckier with the weather in early December - lows of 70 and highs of 80 all week! Thank you Chelly and Sheila for giving me the fairytale wedding I had always dreamed of!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Ana Molinari Salon Ana Molinari Salon Wedding Hair & Makeup

A beautiful venue on the beach with several different homes to rent for your family and guests. The location is centrally situated on Siesta Key in the Village- near restaurants, shops, bars, and more beach!

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