Wedding Venues in Sarasota

Margaret

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Michael’s on East catered our daughter’s wedding last weekend and they did a truly magnificent job. The food, the presentation, and the service were all outstanding. We knew from the very beginning of our planning that we wanted Michael’s on East to do our catering and we will never regret that decision. From the moment we started working with Phil Mancini and his team, we knew that we were in good hands. The planning was fun and easy and we got great suggestions from Phil about how to vary the menu and balance all the offerings. The tasting was a fantastic experience and a special memory. We always knew we would never have to worry about execution with Phil and the Michael’s on East team and we were so right!! On the day of the wedding, our onsite catering team led by the incomparable Tracey Mccammack, delivered an experience second to none. The presentation was spectacular and the food was fresh and delicious. So many guests raved about the food and service. The food stations and bars were beautiful and they had plenty of staff to ensure fabulous service. I heard comments like, “I’ve never had better food at a wedding in my life.” And, “wow, so much food was being prepared on site and it’s so delicious.” And “you knocked it out of the park with this amazing food.” We would pick Phil, Tracey, and Michael’s on East again in a minute!! No one could do it better - what an amazing and memorable experience. This team really delivered on one of the most important day of our lives. Thank you Phil, Tracey and Michael’s on East!!

Rachel

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

My husband and I had the most amazing welcome party at Art Ovation! It was in the gallery and it was perfect. We loved every minute! Devyn and Felicia are both so accommodating and kind, we loved working with them. Would definitely recommend having your event here!

We started planning our November 2025 wedding back in July 2024. Felicia and the whole team just made life so easy. Not only did they make us feel special on the actual day, but throughout the process. It was genuinely a gift to have worked with the team there. They were willing to accommodate basically anything that not only we wanted but also our guests. You will not regret having your wedding there.

Donna

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Chelsea took over from our prior coordinator. we were nervous at first, but Chelsea stepped up and was completely professional, attentive, and did an excellent job. she covered along with Crystal on a floral mishap and made the Bride/mom comfortable and confident. The food was excellent, the venue beautiful and all around was a wonderful experience. Highly recommended.

10/10 for places to have a wedding reception! We had our wedding reception here and it was perfect! It’s been a year since our wedding and our friends and family members are still talking about how amazing the food and drinks were. We had to get a tent because we had about 120 people, but they handled all the details for us. All staff members were so kind and were great to work with (Robbie is the best bartender around and he was a must have at our reception!). Robbie also constantly made sure I had everything I needed which helped out greatly throughout the night. Marc and Kris made sure we had all the details ironed out and ensured everything was beautiful and ran smoothly. We chose this place because the food is incredible (wine and cocktails, too!) and it was nothing short of top notch that night. They stayed opened 2 hours or so after the reception was supposed to be over because everyone was having such a great time! The only thing I regret was having too much fun dancing and missing out on the dessert which I was greatly looking forward to. Some day soon we’ll be back for it 😋

Our ceremony went perfectly thanks to Sand Petal! Nikki was great and made sure everything went smoothly. The setup was beautiful and exactly as planned. We are still getting compliments on the wedding! Nikki worked with us and customized our package so we got everything we wanted. We couldn’t be happier with how it went and highly recommend Sand Petal to anyone planning a beach wedding!

We loved using Mote as a venue! We did both the ceremony and reception in the New Pass Room. Our guests loved being able to have a drink and take pictures on the balcony. Such a perfect venue if you want to have a beachy feel but still be indoors during the hot summer months. We were able to divide the rooms for the ceremony and then open up the dividers for dinner and the dance floor

Rachel

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We had our rehearsal lunch in the upstairs dining room for 100 people, and it was phenomenal. The food, service, and view could not have been matched. We were supposed to go on the lunch boat for the event, but due to some complications had to switch it into the dining room, which ended up being for the better. I would definitely have another event here in the future, just from how accommodating and professional the staff there was.

Amanda

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

My husband and I booked had our wedding at the Ringling this past January and we couldn't have been happier! Their team was friendly, helpful and accommodating. Stephanie was amazing! The venue is absolutely breathtaking and our guests could were in awe!

Maxine

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

From the beginning we knew we wanted an old mansion, great Gatsby, kind of vibe. We looked at SO MANY venues in Florida and most of them that we looked at are in Central Florida, the venues are always stunning, but the surrounding area was never a place we really loved. With Powel Crosley, not only did we get a STUNNING venue, but the surrounding area alone makes it so worth it. All the staff were wonderful and so helpful, and the house, of course, is stunning. Getting the venue is a bit tricky, and requires you to send a lot of emails at midnight 18 months in advance. But, it really is worth it. Even if you don't get the date you want.