The Secret Garden at Paradise Spring™ is a luxury estate for people who are looking for privacy, flexibility, and value in their wedding venue. The estate includes overnight accommodations for up to 16. This allows you ample time for a rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and of course ceremony. The garden itself is nestled under the shade of several hundred year old grandfather oaks, that give way to a natural alter. The outdoor ceremony space includes enough room to seat up to 160 guests. Follow the winding trails to the fully air conditioned Paradise Pavilion™ with over 5000sqft of tall ceiling, air conditioned space, and an expansive patio for cocktail hour. The 18 acres of gardens, forests, creeks, and meadows, are a photographers playground. You're sure to get those one-of-a-kind wedding day photos your friends and family will cherish. To learn more about The Secret Garden™ or to book a tour visit

Our beautiful 2 story lakeside lodge was built in 1925. The Italian inspired architecture and stunning views have made it a popular vacation spot for the elite and famous in the past. Now an exclusive hire venue, it has been tastefully renovated to complement the original cypress ceilings, grand staircases, and period chandeliers throughout. With an indoor capacity of 150 guests in the ballroom, or outdoor capacity of 200 guests either in the courtyard or on the lawn overlooking Lake Pierce , Bella Cosa is the perfect space to cater to all your requirements. We have one, or two-day venue rental packages available, with optional on-site accommodation in our 11 guest suites for up to 30-32 people. Not to mention a dedicated “getting ready room” providing the perfect space to prepare for your big day.

The Crocker Memorial Church was built in 1901 and has been in continuous use ever since. This charming little white church is a marvel of adaptive use. It has been moved three times and has now come to rest in Pioneer Park, the home of the Historical Society of Sarasota County. The Crocker Memorial Church sits next to the Bidwell-Wood House, built in 1882. Both the spacious front and back porches of this home are welcome gathering places for your wedding party and guests. Photography is permitted at both locations as well as on the grounds. There is a sound system in the church.

Powel Crosley built the Florida winter home for his wife, Gwendolyn, in 1929. The two-and-a-half-story Mediterranean mansion was built in the southwest corner of Bradenton on a 60-acre parcel of land on Sarasota Bay adjacent to the John Ringling Estate. The 11,000-square-foot home has 21 rooms and 10 baths, and an adjacent carriage house has room for three cars and servants' quarters on the second floor. Originally the mansion had a swimming pool, a seaplane dock and yacht basin. The home featured many innovations for its time, including a steel frame encased in cast stone, embedded pipes and wiring, and a 135-day construction schedule. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, Seagate was saved from commercial development and purchased for renovation by Manatee County, which operates it as a meeting, conference and event venue.

Thank you for considering The Ringling for your upcoming wedding. With breathtaking architecture, beautiful tropical grounds and stunning views of Sarasota Bay, The Ringling is a favorite for wedding and receptions. RENTAL INCLUDES: • Venue Rental from 6:00 to 11:00 PM • Private Access to First Floor of Ca’ d’Zan or Museum of Art North or South Galleries for Self-Guided Tours for your guests from 6:00 to 8:00 PM during event, dependent on your location • Two-Hour Photoshoot Permit, scheduled with Event Coordinator • One-Hour Rehearsal, scheduled with Event Coordinator • One-Year Ringling Museum Membership for Wedding Couple • Security Staffing for Event • Ringling Museum Event Specialist will collaborate with you and your professional planners and vendors through each phase of your event.

As the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida's Gulf Coast, The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature offers engaging exhibits as well as educational programs that interpret the scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the world, and our universe. In addition to permanent exhibits, the Museum features a constantly changing lineup of temporary exhibitions — offering something new to discover with each visit!