Whether your wedding plans are formal and call for a big ballroom or you are leaning toward a small, casual wedding on the beach, Southwest Florida offers many great places where your wedding bells will ring joyously. Here are a few nearby favorites. 

Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center, Fort Myers 

Located in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District, the Sydney & Berne Davis Art Center promises to make your big day even more memorable. This unique example of neoclassical architecture has many remarkable features, such as tall columns that provide the perfect backdrop as your guests arrive. There are both outdoor and indoor ceremony options. “The Center has a spectacular 10,000-square-foot Grand Atrium and reception area that can accommodate up to 300 guests. There’s also an intimate Conservatory—perfect for a cocktail reception, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, engagement party and other types of celebrations,” says office manager/beverage manager/special events coordinator Stasi Gonzalez, who along with special events manager Melody Giaime will help execute the event of your dreams. Sydney & Berne Davis Art Center, 2301 First Street, Fort Myers. 239-333-1933; sbdac.com. 

Call out: The Sydney & Berne Davis Art Center is located in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District. 

Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, Fort Myers 

Just before the Sanibel Causeway is the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa. Here, most any fairy-tale wedding can take place—thanks to a choice of ballrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, private verandas and beautiful white, sandy beaches. “We have perfect locations to suit anyone’s needs, whether it’s a wedding proposal, a wedding shower, a rehearsal dinner or a ceremony—from a small, intimate wedding for two or a large gathering for up to 500,” says Leia Sobieralski, director of catering. On-site wedding managers can help make all dream weddings come true. Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa, 17260 Harbour Pointe Drive, Fort Myers. 239-466-4000; marriott.com; Instagram: marriottsanibelweddings. Contact: [email protected] 

Call out: The Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa offers a range of spaces, from ballrooms to private verandas, for the ideal wedding. 

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Ann Marie O’Phelan is a Southwest Florida resident and a regular contributor to TOTI Media.