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Anna Maria Island Weddings
 Anna Maria Island is heralded as the No.1 Wedding Destination in Florida. Surrounded by four
tropical bodies of water, over seven miles of white sand beach, 150 miles of waterfront,
over 360 days of glorious sunshine per year, numerous beach parks and breathtaking sunsets,
Anna Maria Island is the perfect destination for a truly romantic, Florida beach wedding and
honeymoon of your dreams.
Imagine...the sun is setting over the Gulf of Mexico, dolphins playing in the background an
offshore breeze freshens the twilight hours the stunning lights of the Skyway bridge, a
beautiful bride wearing a crown of flowers and a flowing white veil walks barefoot through
the soft white sand toward her handsome groom waiting for her. And all around are family and
friends - relaxed, happy - with glasses of champagne in their hands in anticipation of this
special occasion.
Anna Maria Island - Beach Wedding Capital of Florida
 Anna Maria Island’s wedding industry has grown from about 50 weddings a year five years ago
to over a 1,000 weddings this year.
Brides and grooms from all over the world have discovered what "The Knot" called Florida's
top beach wedding destination. As further evidence that
word of the Island as a wedding destination is spreading, the Web site weddingwire.com wrote
that a wedding on Anna Maria is "the charm of old Florida, complete with white sand beaches,
pine trees and palm trees gently swaying in the breeze, gorgeous sunsets and a tropical
atmosphere." Many of the top travel companies specializing in Wedding Destination Vacations
have named Anna Maria Island the best wedding destination in Florida, and some even have it
at the top of their US list.
So impressed by Anna Maria Island's uniqueness and natural beauty "The Knot" named two popular
Anna Maria Island restaurants in its "Best of Weddings" issue, the BeachHouse and the Sandbar are popular choices for island
weddings. The recognition in this guide to top wedding-related businesses in the country adds
to Anna Maria Island's long list of matrimonial accolades, and the destination’s reputation
as the "Beach Wedding Capital of Florida."
 The very popular wedding destination, Bradenton Beach occupies the southernmost tip of Anna
Maria Island. An island favorite, Bradenton Beach is home to The BeachHouse Restaurant offering
amazing Gulf views and tropical trees perfect to feature in your wedding album. The most
alluring aspect of a wedding at the BeachHouse Restaurant on Bradenton Beach is its
proximity to our Anna Maria Island vacation rental properties http://annamariaislandcondorentals.com and the answer to
all your wedding accommodation needs.
Our Anna Maria Island vacation rental accommodations are within a three minute walk to the
BeachHouse Restaurant and less than a 5 minute walk to The Sun House Restaurant (another very
popular wedding location on Anna Maria Island) and are like no other, offering you luxury
beyond imagination including views of the Gulf of Mexico, pool or Intra-Coastal Waterway from
every room, private beach access, private sheltered parking, heated pool, high speed wireless
internet, 50” televisions, 40” televisions, HIGH DEFINITION television, state of the are
appliances, and much more.
Where to stay when getting married on Anna Maria Island is of critical importance to you and
your guest. What you and your quests will appreciate most about our luxurious Anna Maria
Island vacation rentals is our location. Conveniently located close to Anna Maria Island's
best waterfront restaurants, gift shops, beach shops, boutiques, the new shopping village on
Bridge Street that leads directly out onto the Bradenton Beach Pier and newly opened
restaurant at the end of the pier. Additionally our accommodations are located within a 2
minute walk of both the Bradenton Beach Marina and The Island Beach Rentals the only two
locations on Anna Maria Island to rent boats, jets skies, kayaks and all other water
activities. Things to do on Anna Maria Island...
Wedding Photography
 Your Wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. After the ceremony and
reception all that is left are the memories. That is why it is so important to use a
professional photographer that you can trust to do a good job and feel comfortable with.
We highly recommend the renowned Jack Elka.
Jack Elka photography has provided the very best in photographic services for more than
25 years on Anna Maria Island. Whether it is a small intimate beach wedding or an elaborate
formal ceremony and reception, you can be sure that you are getting the best quality and
service available with an experienced photographer that has done over 500 weddings. Using
state of the art digital equipment along with a traditional sense of style and composition,
your wedding day photos will always bring back a lifetime of wonderful memories. Jack was
also instrumental in creating the very popular Anna Maria Island Wedding Festival put on by
a committee of Anna Maria Island Chamber members that will attract hundreds of brides to be
that will take their wedding vows on the white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island this year
and over seven hundred vendors. Thanks to his true entrepreneurial spirit, photographer Jack
Elka has quickly transformed picturesque Anna Maria Island on the glistening Gulf of Mexico into
the "Beach Wedding Capitol of Florida" and soon to be the "Beach Wedding Capital of The World."
Wedding Services
Wedding days are one of the most memorable experiences of a persons life time, so it’s
important to be pampered for such a special occasion. Bridal hair, make-up and spa services
can add that extra to ensure your day is unforgettable. Anna Maria Island hair, makeup and
spa facilities are among the best in the world including Acqua Avida Salon and Spa winner
of the "Peoples Choice Award" year after year for the best spa and hair salon. All the hair,
makeup and spa facilities on Anna Maria Island are world class allowing you to relax and be
pampered in absolute luxury so you are rested and at your best for the big day.
The bridal bouquet and floral design for your Anna Maria Island wedding requires careful
consideration. Let the professionals of Anna Maria Island bring beauty and magic to your
special day. Let the highly qualified florist of Anna Maria Island work closely with you
to capture and execute your vision and help you bring your personality and style to your
wedding by creating the look and feel you have always dreamed of.
Weddings on Anna Maria Island don’t have to be simple. This Gulf Island paradise is ideal for
a wide range of celebrations, from small clandestine weddings where you can get a romantic
and uncomplicated beach wedding: Bride and groom, officiant, marriage license and
photographer - Simple and elegant. Additional add ons include, flowers, sand pouring ceremony,
guitarist, champaign, reception, accommodations and limo. This option can be a huge financial
savings when compared to traditional weddings - you can get the most memorable wedding
ceremony and the honeymoon, for a fraction of the cost of a traditional wedding... and
still enjoy the luxury of a
 wedding with all your friends and families at the BeachHouse Restaurant,
SandBar Restaurant, Sun House Restaurant or the very exclusive Beach Bistro - voted the best food on
Florida's Gulf Coast by the worlds most acclaimed food critic Tim Zagat. There is no where
else in the country that provides the future bride with every possible choice of wedding,
every amenity she could imagine for her dream wedding, in one of the most picturesque beach
settings in the world... Anna Maria Island. Wedding photographers, cake specialists,
florists, musicians and wedding entertainers, wedding planners and organizers, accommodation
providers, restaurants and wedding reception venues, caterers, spas, hair and make-up
specialists, DJ’s and transportation providers are just a few of the wedding related
businesses that will be available for you on your very special day in this picture perfect
"Wedding Wonderland"
Your family and friends will discover what Hollywood producer’s discovered as early as
1948 when Anna Maria made her debut in Island in the Sun starring Esther Williams and Jimmy
Durante. Over the years, Anna Maria Island has provided the perfect backdrop for Hollywood
photo opportunities and first class movie productions including "Palmetto", staring Woody
Harrelson, Elisabeth Shueand Gina Gershon, and "OUT OF TIME", staring Denzel Washington.
It is virtually guaranteed you wedding guests
will be so enthralled with Anna Maria Island’s beauty, peace and tranquility they will make
Anna Maria Island their vacation destination forever.
Wedding Services
Wedding days are one of the most memorable experiences of a person's lifetime, so it’s important to be prepared (and pampered!)
for such a special occasion. Of course, the first thing you need is someone to plan, perform, and photograph the wedding itself! We
highly recommend Simple Weddings - They offer complete Florida Beach
Wedding Packages that include your ceremony, photographer, decor, music,
and other extras, and were recently awarded the highly coveted "Best of 2009" award in two service categories (Photography and W
edding Planning) by OneWed!
 There is a perfect beggining to every romantic journey.
Contact us now to start planning your "Dream Wedding in Paradise" on beautiful Anna Maria
Island on Florida's Sunshine Coast.
Call Terry or Sandy at 905-579-4996.
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