Anna Maria Island is known to having a sugar-white sand and a vacation favorite among many travelers. If your planning to have your wedding on Anna Maria Island chances are you'll be walking down the aisle with your toes in the sand. The Gulf of Mexico waves will be splashing in the background and the cool breeze sweeping by.
The great thing about beach weddings is if your having a small ceremony or a large wedding, the 7 mile stretch on Anna Maria can handle any size wedding and many weddings are in a relaxed atmosphere such as instead of Flower Girls they have Seashell Girls. You can even skip out of the shoes and use sandles or go bare-foot.
Coquina Beach - Located on the South End of Anna Maria Island, Coquina Beach is one of the largest beaches in the area with plenty of amenities. The setting is perfect for your wedding, and there’s plenty of space for larger wedding parties. There’s plenty of free parking and the area is surrounded by great places to accommodate your wedding party and guests.
Cortez Beach - Cortez Beach is located in Bradenton Beach just north of Coquina Beach. Along with Coquina Beach, it stretches miles along the Gulf of Mexico and is one of the nicest beaches on Anna Maria Island. Many happy couples have said their vows on Cortez Beach.
Bradenton Beach - A very popular wedding destination, Bradenton Beach occupies the southernmost side of Anna Maria Island. Also an Island Favorite, Bradenton Beach offers amazing views and tropical trees perfect to feature in your wedding album.
Manatee Beach - Manatee Beach is the busiest on Anna Maria Island - and there’s a reason. This is a great beach to explore, but can be a little busy for your wedding. Just like other white sandy beaches on the Island, the views are outstanding!
Holmes Beach - Another favorite spot for Anna Maria Island weddings, Holmes Beach is a quite white sandy beach located in the residential area. There are no facilities to get in your way and you can easily find the best spot for your wedding - even on a busy weekend.
Anna Maria Beach - The sunsets on Anna Maria Beach are fantastic - maybe even the best on the Island! The beach has no facilities, and is a great place to get a feel of what Anna Maria Island was like many years ago. This beach is said to be among the best beaches on the Gulf of Mexico, and remains completely unspoiled.
