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The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is a wedding venue located in Sarasota, Florida, serving couples from the Tampa and St. Petersburg areas. This elegant hotel wedding venue offers a unique location for your wedding, combining beach and city views. The convenient downtown location makes the venue easily accessible, and the proximity to the beach offers the most beautiful backdrop for your wedding. Experienced wedding specialists are on site to assist in making your special occasion a success from start to finish.

Facilities and Capacity
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota offers many indoor and outdoor venue spaces for your wedding ceremony and reception, as well as bridal showers, engagement parties, and other special occasions. The venue has the tools and space available to accommodate groups of up to 1,000 people, making it great for small, intimate weddings or large, grand affairs. The venue has everything from the beachfront to ballrooms, as well as beautiful lawns, gardens, and terrace spaces for your ceremony, reception, and cocktail hour.

Services Offered
The event team at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota specializes in wedding planning, allowing them to create your wedding day to your exact standards and expectations. You will receive highly attentive service by event planners and day-of staff to make your experience stress-free. With an excellent oceanfront Beach Club, high-class service, and beautiful event space, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is the perfect location for you to host your wedding on Florida’s western coast.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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?

$2,500

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$75

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

Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

15

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Country/Golf Club
Hotel
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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 Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
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?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

Reviews of The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

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Ashley Sent on 06/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

highly recommend the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota as a wedding venue. We were married at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club in March 2022 and had 70 guests, and our Ritz-Carlton contact (Heather) as well as the rest of the Ritz-Carlton staff were exceptional. Heather was incredibly helpful, responsive, and an overall pleasure to work with throughout the entire wedding process. We did not hire an outside wedding planner, and my husband and I were both the first of our siblings to get married, so we really did not know anything about weddings when we started the process! Although Heather was ultimately only responsible for our venue, she answered so many questions for us and helped guide us through the entire wedding process. She was so patient and kind. On the day of our wedding, Heather helped make sure that everything with our vendors was set up so we didn’t have to worry about that while we were getting ready. Also, the experience that Heather and the Ritz-Carlton staff gave us for our tasting and planning meeting (we were from out of state) was unbelievable!
Many of our guests have mentioned that the food (we did the South of the Border buffet) was the best wedding food they have ever had. And, of course, the views are unmatched. Thank you, Heather and the entire Ritz-Carlton Sarasota team for making our wedding weekend perfect! We can’t wait to come back for our anniversary next spring!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 07/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing !!

It’s The Ritz. It was nothing short of exquisite.
Kimberly Driggers
Sarah Sent on 12/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

1st time meeting

Excellent direction, suggestions and help
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 11/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating

An Absolute Fairytale!!!

I worked with Jane Griffin as my wedding specialist. From the moment I walked through the door at the Ritz-Carlton for my first venue tour, I was treated like royalty. The staff members, customer service, and overall experience at the Ritz-Carlton is like no other. My wedding day was so memorable and absolutely beautiful. I can't say enough good things about this venue and recommend it for any highly particular, glamorous, perfectionist bride!!!
User3516878 Sent on 06/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We loved working with Jane. We had a wonderful day- couldn't be happier with our experience! She was fun, responsive and professional all along. The property is gorgeous and the staff is top notch. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!
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Diana Sent on 02/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Phenomenal job on hair and makeup! I can't say enough great things about Carolyn, the event coordinator, and the talented staff. I felt and looked like a princess on the happiest day of my life!
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Michelle Sent on 10/31/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough good things about the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota. They catered to our every need and delivered on all request made! They were professional, timely and did not miss a detail. They not only took the time to get to know my husband and I but our families as well. The team that we worked with was exceptional and helped make our wedding day one to remember! No matter how small or big a request, the team took care of us and made sure everyone (including our vendors) were taken care of. You would expect this from all Ritz Carlton properties but I have to say, the staff at this one takes the cake! So many hotels/properties we looked at had various restrictions and the Ritz Sarasota allowed us to have the wedding we always dreamed of!
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Debra Sent on 10/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
While you would expect nothing but the best from the Ritz, the entire staff blew us away with their personal touch, attention to detail and accommodating nature. We will remember our wedding day with all the love and fondness we experienced that day largely due to the people at the Ritz who made this all possible.
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Sarah Sent on 05/26/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I planned my wedding from Colorado without ever being in Sarasota or seeing the venue. The wedding specialist, Jill Paterson, did a wonderful job making sure my event went smoothly. Her and Rosemary made sure that they could accommodate our requests. In fact I emailed her yesterday to get reward points. The reception room was setup beautifully!

The food was delicious too! Highly recommend the chip bar - the guests loved the queso!! The cheese platter and the macaroons were very good too.
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Kelly Sent on 05/02/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We stayed with the Ritz on our wedding night and had all of our hair and make up services provided during the day before the wedding. Duh they get 5 starts... it's the Ritz. You get what you pay for. Customer service is above and beyond.
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The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota frequently asked questions

The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota includes:
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Hotel
  • Waterfront
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota is recommended by 89% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in flexibility, 4.5 in quality of service, 4.5 in professionalism, 4.3 in average response time and 4.3 in value.
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