The Gasparilla Inn & Club

My family has been visiting The Gasparilla Inn on Boca Grande since I was three years old. To us, it is a place that symbolizes pure joy, relaxation and togetherness and these seemed like the perfect traits upon which to build a wedding weekend. Zach and I wanted to be able to spend as much time with our guests as we could, both in our bathing suits and in our wedding best, and having our wedding at the Inn enabled us to do that.

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Jennifer Ann Ramil and Kevin Patrick McCoy — Jennifer and Kevin hosted friends and family to a make-a-wish-upon-a-starfish themed destination wedding.

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A few weeks back we had the privilege of being a part of Ben & Erin’s dream wedding at The Gasparilla Inn on Boca Grande. The day was simply amazing.

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This beautiful destination wedding was located on the quaint island of Boca Grande, Florida. The welcome reception included a warm fire pit with a s’more station and ice cream treats. The ceremony was held in the newly renovated St. Andrews Episcopal Church, which had an antique flair lit by brass lanterns which created a homey feeling among all who attended.

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Their beautiful Wedding was held at the Gasparilla Inn & Club in Boca Grande , Florida. This Hotel is a beautiful historical hotel, located in Boca Grande Island, is the perfect setting for a dream wedding, the options for wedding photography are endless around..

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The reception at the Gasparilla Inn’s Beach venue started with cocktails pool side, and dinner in the dining room which was filled with candle light. All the flowers were kept in white and cream tones and included roses, hydrangea and orchids.

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The Gasparilla Inn has so much to offer, gorgeous lawns, pristine beaches and a sweet southern charm. Really? What more could you ask for on your wedding day? Enjoy their sneak peek!And we wish them all the best in the many years to come! Congrats Nicole and Caleb – you were fantastic!

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Alex sported all-linen attire from Tommy Bahama; Ashley’s linen gown was custom-made by Jacksonville designer Martha Shump. "I wanted a dress that was beachy and flowy," says Ashley. "Martha’s design fit my personality and was exactly what I was looking for."

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As a Marquis Jet Partners customer, Spanx inventor Sara Blakely was invited to a customer appreciation event, the Net Jet Annual Las Vegas Poker Tournament. Her sales representative for the company convinced Jess Itzler, the company's founder, to give Sara a coveted spot at the table — despite the fact that she had never played before.

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It's no secret that brides love Florida. Easy to reach, balmy and laid-back, it's a slice of paradise right in your back yard. What's not so well known is the diversity of its many wedding-ready properties, from quaint inns to historic hotels to sprawling beach resorts. No matter your MO, the Sunshine State has the site you're seeking. Here are our picks.

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A wedding at the Gasparilla Inn also presents a ‘Real Florida” experience with Boca Grande’s quiet streets, traveled frequently by golf car, and its old buildings. This Inn, featuring carefully preserved 100-year-old charm, was probably an easy choice for Kathryn Harper and Bert Martin, of Tampa, who were married on the golf course there, overlooking the bay.

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Sara and Jerry were married in Boca Grande, Florida.

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Their beautiful Destination Wedding was held at the Gasparilla Inn & Club, one of Florida’s historic hotels. It was the perfect setting to make Liz & Brandon’s wedding dreams come true!

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The historic Gasparilla Inn has been a prominent part of Southwest Florida since 1913. Combining old world charm with luxurious modern amenities, the Boca Grande resort is popular amongst couples who seek a classic Southwest Florida wedding and caters to both intimate and large events from late October until late June every year.

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