The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

The Welcome Party

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner & Reception

Molly's Pub

The Wedding After Party

For additional questions, please reach out to our planner Laura Detwiler. Phone: 941-400-6610 Email: laura@lauradetwilerevents.com

Our Wedding

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Our Story

For additional questions, please reach out to our planner Laura Detwiler.Phone: 941-400-6610 Email: laura@lauradetwilerevents.com

Q & A

At this time, our designated room block at the Ritz-Carlton is fully reserved. If you wish to secure accommodations at the standard rate, please contact the reservations department directly at 877-557-3089.

﻿As our designated room block at The Ritz-Carlton is now full, listed below you will find a selection of nearby hotels for your convenience.

The Westin Sarasota

Art Ovation Hotel

Embassy Suites By Hilton

This is the closest airport to our venue. (2 Mins)

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Second closest airport to our venue. (54 Mins)

St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport

Third closest airport to our venue. (1 Hour, 5 Mins)

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Travel & Accommodations

If you’re staying at the Ritz, you have access to their complimentary shuttle service and exclusive beach club, and we’d love to take full advantage of it with you! We’re planning a relaxed beach and pool day at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club on Friday, November 7th during the day to keep the celebration going. This is an open invite to anyone staying at the Ritz who’s in town for the wedding. Come hang out, swim, sip, and soak up the sun with us!

Restaurant Recommendations:

Downtown Sarasota has so many wonderful restaurants just off Main Street that are all within walking distance of our hotel block and suggested accommodations. A few suggestions: Marina Jack, Boca, Classico Italian Chophouse, Cask Ale and Kitchen, Patricks 1481, O'Leary's Tiki Bar, Duval's, Caragiulos, Beso, Hyde Park Prime Steak, Rose &amp; Ivy, and Cafe Epicure. If you have time during your stay, we highly recommend visiting St. Armands Circle for lunch, dinner or drinks. It's a local favorite with great energy, delicious food, and unique shops! Recommendations:Columbia, Crab &amp; Fin, Cha Cha Coconuts

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Downtown Sarasota campus

This is our venue, but it is also a museum.

Ringling museum

Lido beach

St. Armands Circle

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Kayaking SRQ

You can rent a boat from here and take it out to the sandbar!

Marina Jack

A great spot for lunch and dinner at the Ritz!

Jack Dusty

Things to Do

Please join us to kick off our wedding weekend at our welcome party hosted at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Friday, November 7th. The event will begin at 7PM EST on the lawn of the Healing Garden at the Ritz. There will be light hors d'oeuvres and cocktails served. ATTIRE:All White Cocktail. Men are encouraged to wear white shirts and pants, and women are encouraged to wear white dresses or dressy sets.

The Wedding Day

The wedding will begin promptly at 5:30PM EST on Saturday, November 8th at the Courtyard of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. Transportation will be provided to the wedding venue picking up from The Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Shuttle service will begin at 4:30 PM, with the final shuttle departing at 4:45 PM. We kindly ask that guests arrive 20-30 minutes prior to ensure a timely start. The ceremony doors will close at 5:20 PM Guests arriving after this time will be asked to wait until the conclusion of the ceremony before entering the venue. ATTIRE:Black Tie. For men, Tuxedos are encouraged. For women, floor length gowns are preferred.

Alexandra & Jake