Just What You Imagined. The sun is setting over a gentle sea. An offshore breeze freshens
the twilight hours. A beautiful bride (you), wearing a crown of flowers and a flowing
white veil
(possibly embellished with tiny shells), walks (barefoot) through the soft white sand
toward
her handsome groom, who is waiting for her under a jasmine-covered arbor (with an orchid
in his lapel). And all around are family and friends - relaxed, happy - with glasses of
champagne in their hands and all sans shoes - in anticipation of this special occasion.
Who Needs a Cathedral? This is the way to go, here, on Anna Maria Island, where the
beauty
of the sea and the relaxed atmosphere make it the perfect place for weddings and other
special events. Our little island has become one of the favorite wedding destinations in
the
country. It's unspoiled. It's easy to get to. It doesn't cost an arm and a leg. And it
has three
really great beach resorts - each guaranteed to provide a different but memorable wedding
experience. Click here to enter our Wedding Contest
Tortuga Inn Beach Resort. Southern Living recently named Tortuga its favorite
resort on
Anna Maria Island. You can't go wrong here. Elegant and spacious - with 55 units ranging
from studios to luxury apartments and private Bayfront suites - Tortuga can accommodate
small-to-large groups in gracious tropical style. Did we mention it has a private beach,
boat
dock and three swimming pools? Click here for website Website
Tradewinds Resort. Sharing the private
Tortuga beach, Tradewinds has 35 units,
most of
them located in charming, well-appointed cottages - with full kitchens, nice verandahs
and a
lovely Bayfront pool. Tradewinds has always been considered a great bargain in terms of
value - and the best place to enjoy that "Old Florida" ambience. Click here for website
Website
SeaSide Inn Beach Resort. With just 10 units, each with a kitchenette and directly
on the
beach, intimate SeaSide is perfect for small groups - or for the bride and groom to sneak
away to while their guests stay at Tortuga or Tradewinds. Imagine listening to the surf
and
stargazing from your patio. Honeymoon, anyone? Awww! Click here for website Website
Making Memories Here with Us. We hope our descriptions have given you a few ideas on how
to organize your wedding or other special event at Tortuga, Tradewinds and SeaSide,
either
in combination with a big, smashing event at a local restaurant, or a more private,
intimate
affair right here in your resort suite. Our staff looks forward to helping you organize
your
event, and to discussing our special rates for group bookings. As a courtesy, we'll
extend our
group discounts across the board to include each of our three hotels, so you'll get
credit for
the total number of reservations no matter which hotel they're in. We want you to make
your
memories here with us. We know you'll come back to visit us again and again.
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