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About

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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The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota is highly praised as a wedding venue, with exceptional staff and service. The wedding coordinator, Heather, is described as incredibly helpful, patient, and responsive throughout the entire wedding process. Guests were impressed with the delicious food, particularly the South of the Border buffet, and the breathtaking views. The overall experience at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota is described as nothing short of exquisite.

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The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota is highly praised as a wedding venue, with exceptional staff and service. The wedding coordinator, Heather, is described as incredibly helpful, patient, and responsive throughout the entire wedding process. Guests were impressed with the delicious food, particularly the South of the Border buffet, and the breathtaking views. The overall experience at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota is described as nothing short of exquisite.

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!!!
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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.
The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.

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