Waterfront & Golf Club Wedding Venue -Sarasota Bay
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Nestled next to Sarasota Bay IMG Academy Golf Club amazes guests with the most picturesque views from their banquet venue. A pristine golf course and clubhouse, IMG Academy Golf Club is perhaps the best-kept secret in Southwest Florida.
Located in Bradenton, IMG Academy Golf Club is conveniently located minutes from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, white sand beaches, and a host of nearby activities for all ages and interests. Hosting panoramic views of beautiful Sarasota Bay. IMG Academy Golf Club truly provides everything you want in a Wedding Venue from an outdoor Ceremony site with unspoiled views on an immaculate golf course to indoor air-conditioned Ceremony / Reception areas with a million-dollar view.
Our spectacular clubhouse includes the Riviera Room, Coronado Room, and Grille Room and can comfortably host special events from 50 guests up to 300 guests.
Whether you are looking for a perfect Wedding Venue, a place for an intimate dinner party, or a holiday party to host 300 guests, we will be there to make your event successful with our commitment to professionalism, elegance, quality, and service.
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$27 per person
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jan-Apr and Oct-Dec.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
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Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Country Club
Garden
Restaurant
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
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Food & Catering
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5.0
out of 5.026 reviews
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tess c
5.0
4/21/2024
Our wedding reception at IMG was perfect, and we owe it all to Sadie! She was so patient, accommodating, and fun to plan with. The staff was also fantastic - they were so thoughtful in making sure my husband and I had enough to eat & drink throughout our wedding night. They continued to check in on us throughout the night, and it truly felt like they were as excited for us as our guests were. We didn't get to set the decorations up ourselves the day before the wedding because they were still finishing some work in the banquet room, and I was a bit worried that the decorations wouldn't be placed well because I didn't get to see anything beforehand, but everything was placed above & beyond perfectly - honestly BETTER than I imagined, and I know we have Sadie to thank for that. She also was in the background the entire night, making sure everything went to plan and everyone was enjoying themselves. I really want to thank her for being such an incredible coordinator, throughout the planning process and on our wedding night, and the staff, for making our wedding night even more memorable. Also, it's unbelievable how affordable this was. Thank you Sadie & IMG!
Peter Z
5.0
2/01/2022
Beautiful venue with great scenery, whether your ceremony takes place on the bright green golf course or inside with a gorgeous view of the bay. All of our guests had compliments regarding the food and service staff. The coordinators were flexible and their attention to detail was spot on. My wife and I are thankful for Claire and Reagen at IMG for making our dream wedding come true.
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Irina P
5.0
12/19/2019
We held my daughter’s wedding at IMG in November. I cannot say enough great things about the venue, Julie (the Banquets/Wedding Manager), her staff, the food and the overall coordination. This was a destination wedding, and the fact that we were from out of town (my husband and I live in one state, daughter and fiancé live in another, etc.) made coordination leading up to the wedding particularly difficult for us. However, Julie went above and beyond to make things easier. She worked around our complicated schedules and patiently made numerous suggestions and adjustments to accommodate our needs. At the last minute, I asked Julie if we could hold the reception dinner at IMG. I asked on a whim, thinking that there is no way that we’d be able to pull it off, but here, too, Julie worked miracles. She created an outstanding buffet (Tilapia Vesuvio, Chicken Parmesan, Pasta with different sauces, etc.) and adjusted the menu repeatedly to meet our dietary and budget constraints. People raved about the food, and we could even see the sun set over the water during dinner. During the big day the ceremony was gorgeous, and the prep was very efficient – having a place to get ready for both the bride and groom was perfect, the transportation (golf carts) to/from the site was timely and efficient; the ceremony site was beautiful – with the bridge, the water and the tree – very romantic and intimate. The reception hall was also beautiful. We did our own decorating to save money (lots of white lights and candles), and it didn’t take long at all with the bridal party’s help. We ended up hiring a small local cleaning company for the cleanup because we figured that no one would feel like like cleaning up afterwards. That was the right decision. The dinner was excellent – I highly recommend the rib eye. My daughter’s only complaint is that the time flew too quickly – everyone had such a great time, they didn’t want the night to end. Although Julie was amazing throughout the entire planning process, she was outstanding the day of the event. Besides managing the entire event, she graciously dealt with a myriad of mishaps and emergencies like a last minute food substitution for a guest who had a food allergy, wedding party drama, wardrobe malfunctions, etc. Her calm demeanor under pressure and can-do attitude helped alleviate our stress and allowed all of us to focus on the happy moments of that day. We are so thrilled that we chose IMG . We considered several venues on Anna Maria Island, and felt that in the end we got much more through IMG! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this venue to others and hope that Julie stays for a long time – she’s a gem!
Meghan E
5.0
12/20/2018
We had our wedding here last March. And it was amazing! Cindy (the event planner) makes you feel so comfortable and she is so bubbly. She makes the process feel so easy. We thought being a golf course it would be beyond our limit but, still checked it out. And it was actually very reasonably priced. From the food to the atmosphere, it was just awesome! It is a gorgeous place! I would recommend it to everyone. Especially people on a budget but still wanting a fancy type place.
Genesys B
5.0
11/25/2018
Everything about IMG was ABSOLUTELY stunning!! Cindy was amazing and very helpful. The venue itself is gorgeous. The staff were super friendly and the food was DELICIOUS. I honestly couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding. Everyone was impressed and still talk about it. I recommend 110%
I did so much research on venues and picked things I liked and didn't like and at IMG I just knew it was the perfect spot
Brittny B
5.0
10/25/2018
Absolutely loved this Venue! Cindy is wonderful and is always there to help and answer any questions. The view of the bay is amazing and the trees on the golf course make the venue even better! I always wanted an outdoor ceremony and I couldn't have asked for a better place to have it! And having the view from the reception area is even more of a bonus, sun sets just outside the windows and its beautiful. I am so glad we had our wedding here. Food was great and service was wonderful! IMG Academy Golf Club is very flexible and willing to help.
Katrina D
5.0
7/25/2018
I would recommend this venue in a heart beat. It had a perfect view and great food. You dont need too much decorations because the venue was perfect enough. The lighting is amazing when its dark out. Cindy Z was incredible. She really took the time to help us and put us in ease. She really handled everything professionally .
Taylor K
5.0
7/25/2018
We had a fairytale wedding at this venue! Cindy made everything a breeze and crossed all my Ts for me. She goes above and beyond to make our day go smoothly. We were able to bring in our own decorations and use all our creativity to create a perfect evening. The waitstaff was courteous and attentive. The golf course provided shade and perfect sunset lighting for our ceremony, our guest LOVED the tram ride over and back to our reception.
The venue felt private and romantic, the space held our family and friends celebrations all evening and our send off was flawless!
Sarah C
5.0
7/08/2018
From the moment I called IMG to the very end of the Wedding, Cindy Zagorski was exceptional. Cindy kept us informed and connected with us all the while going above and beyond our expectations. The wedding was everything we had ever hoped it could be. IMG is just as extravagant as any high-end establishment. I highly recommend IMG for any future Wedding whether destination or private function. I have many friends who have gotten married and or had a private event and all were completely satisfied with the outcome. Thank you to all the staff who worked tirelessly the entire event to make sure my guests were well taken care of. We had the best of best including vendors.
Some of the friends I would like to recognize are Fitz-Edward Otis III, John Joseph Revisky, Caide Cooley, Victoria Bloom, Melissa Grady and her husband, Affairs in the Air, Amanda Powell, Cakes by Ron, and Cindy Zagorski, and Tony Cordero, Olivia Cooley, & Olivia makeup artist Rachel Apple. From the amazing flowers inside and out to the photo booth that included the beautiful fun book of photo booth photos, Sensational photographer and super cool photographer helper, the gorgeous cake, the details of drapes and loved the rings in the middle of the dance floor, the amazing planner who created a beautiful seating Chart including my love for music among so much more and her husband, to the officiant who married us, makeup artist both Olivia’s and Alayna my daughter doing her sisters hair to my younger sister spending hours on hair for the perfect look on all my girls and me, it was the perfect day with the perfect group of family and friends who in some ways known long enough to be considered as close as Family to the new friends that feel like we have known each other longer because of how easy it was to relate. I can not thank you all enough for pouring so much heart into our day by creating the most special moments..... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Michael P
5.0
6/18/2018
My (Now)Wife and I had visited several locations to choose the perfect setting for our Wedding Reception before we made our decision. After we were welcomed and met with Cindy, in addition to viewing the venue at IMG Golf and Country Club, no other venue compared or even came close. If you are looking for an elegant, stunning, affordable setting to host any event, IMG is the place hands down. The scenery is absolutely stunning and the windows surrounding the entire venue provide a perfect view of the Sarasota Bay (Especially the sunset in the evening). Cindy and her Staff were more than accommodating and helped so much throughout the entire process that we honestly could not have asked for anything better. I would also like to say a huge thank you to Mark, who offered to escort us around the golf course with our photographer to take the most perfect pictures. I am a very tough critic when it comes to things so please know that this review is genuine and I stand firmly behind it. I am a perfectionist and as it was the most important day of our lives, everything had to be perfect and nothing less. There was not one single thing during the entire process that was anything less than what we expected, if anything they greatly exceeded our expectations. We can’t thank everyone at IMG enough for being so kind and helpful throughout such an important milestone. We will surely be back when we host other events.
Starea H
4.0
4/08/2018
Having our wedding at IMG was an excellent choice. It is definitely a great value for what you pay, Cindy was very helpful, ceremony site & reception hall were beautiful, & there are wonderful spots for photos. We would definitely recommend it to anyone!
Alexis D
5.0
12/14/2017
I recently had my wedding at IMG academy. Everything went great! The setting is beautiful, especially at sunset if you can get your pictures outside! The bridal get ready room is big so if you have a big bridal party everyone will fit. Cindy is great, she had everything together for us and if I needed anything she was right on top of it. I had both my ceremony and reception at IMG. I had my ceremony inside because it was in December; however, if you chose to have your ceremony outside it will be just as nice.
Stephanie H
5.0
12/05/2017
Everything went perfect. Cindy is amazing and catered to our ever desire. Appetizers, main meal, and bar package were all great. I have zero complaints and would highly recommended this venue! Pricing was very reasonable as well!
Ken T
5.0
12/05/2017
Excellent venue, great food and view. Cindy the coordinator was such a pleasure to work with. We started looking at venues in December 2016 and had wedding at IMG November 2017.cindy answered every question we had professionals and promptly.The staff was excellent and Cindy even brought us root beer which was not on soda package during the meal. Definitely highly recommend
Stephany V
5.0
11/08/2017
We just had our wedding at IMG. They were AMAZING to work with! Cindy was so great and easy to work with. She responded quickly, listened to all of my requests and did everything in her power to make sure our wedding was a beautiful & fun event. I highly recommend everyone to have their wedding or event at IMG. The guests LOVED the food!!
Megan T
5.0
9/18/2017
Was married on April 8, 2017 and I can not say enough good things about Cindy and the staff at IMG. The venue was terrific and everything I had hoped for. Entre, appetizers, and drinks were top notch. Yumm! I would highly recommend IMG for any couple looking for a venue to get married at. IMG is reasonably priced and goes above and beyond to make it a night to remember. Thanks IMG for a fantastic wedding!! :)
Delaney H
5.0
8/07/2017
I got married on July 22nd 2017 and had the reception at IMG. We worked with Cindy and everything was perfect! She was very clear with everything and patient with my many questions and emails. Cindy was easy to work with and made the planning process so much easier than it could have been. Aside from the fact that the Golf Club is absolutely beautiful, the food and service was amazing as well. All of our guests had a great time, and I definitely recommend having any wedding or other special event at IMG!
Rachel S
5.0
6/13/2017
We had our wedding here Sunday May 7th, 2017 and it was absolutely perfect thanks to Cindy from IMG. We had our ceremony on the golf course, which set the perfect background. We had Steak and Chicken served for our guest along with buttery mash and asparagus, our guest are still raving about the food. From the time I booked our wedding day, Cindy was there every for every question, even if I had asked her before with such patience and kindness. This place is really an unbelievable find whats included for the price and the quality is incomparable. We would recommend IMG Golf Club to any of our family and friends for events.
Patricia D
5.0
2/28/2017
We got married in February 2017. IMG Golf Club is a beautiful venue- the reception room we used was overlooking the ocean. However, you can find a ton of beautiful venues in Sarasota. What sets IMG apart is it's people and service. Cindy, the wedding co-ordinator/consultant at IMG, is FANTASTIC. She is a total sweetheart who was so accommodating and responsive. I cannot say enough nice things about Cindy. We do not live in Sarasota so it was difficult to make appointments with vendors. Cindy really worked with us and we appreciated it so much! Also, she helped out during our wedding day and helped us have the best day of our lives. Everything ran smoothly and I cannot thank Cindy and IMG enough!
Additionally, the food was fantastic. We did the filet and shrimp for dinner and everyone was raving about how good the food was. I had several people tell me that the appetizers were delicious as well (we ordered bruschetta, chicken skewers and stuffed mushrooms). I am beyond happy with our venue choice and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a gorgeous venue with great service.
Alexandria H
5.0
1/31/2017
I got married January 21, 2017 at IMG. It was gorgeous! Cindy Zagorski, the event coordinator at IMG, was amazing and extremely helpful. The view of Sarasota Bay was beautiful and we didn't need to do much decorating as we had the bay and sunset as a great backdrop. The food there was delicious. We had the steak, chicken and gluten free vegan pasta. Every staff member at IMG was helpful. Penny was so sweet. Cindy kept in contact with my parents throughout the whole event letting them know when things were going to happen and if something wasn't right she would inform them which made the whole night very smooth. I have nothing bad to say about this venue. All of my guests loved the view, the food and the amazing service.
Kari W
5.0
12/20/2016
My husband and I were married at IMG Golf Club in December, 2016. We could not have been more pleased with our experience with IMG. From the very beginning we were treated with kindness from the entire staff. Cindy Zagorski the event coordinator was extremely helpful throughout the planning process and was wonderful to work with. She treated us like family and made us feel like our event was just as important to them as it was to us. Jeff Parsons, the manager of IMG Golf Club was extremely accommodating to our desires and helped us to achieve our visions within our budget. The entire Golf club staff helped to set up the day of our wedding and was available to shuttle our guests to and from the ceremony site. Our wedding day went exactly how we envisioned and we could not have asked for a more beautiful venue. We would highly recommend this venue to all, for any event needs at an affordable price!
Katherine S
5.0
12/14/2016
My husband and I were married at IMG in November and could not be more thrilled with how everything turned out! We had the ceremony and reception there. Everything was reasonably priced and a great value for the money. Other places we had looked at felt like we were dealing with car salesmen. We didn't feel pressured at all at IMG and did not feel like they were trying to charge us separately for every little thing. Additionally, our wedding coordinator, Cindy Zagorski, was amazing. She was always on call to help us with anything we needed and was sweet as could be! Everything turned out perfect. The food, service and view were fantastic. I would suggest IMG to anyone looking for a venue for a celebration and I will certainly being looking to them again should I be in need of a venue for another special occasion!
Kathy M
5.0
4/15/2016
We celebrated our daughter’s wedding in April of 2016 at IMG Academy Golf Club. We could not have been more pleased with our experience. After touring other popular locations in the Sarasota/Bradenton area, IMG was the most impressive. We found the Banquet manager, Andrea, to be extremely helpful and gracious. Her professionalism, dependability and ability to grasp our vision made planning the evening enjoyable and far less stressful than anticipated. Andrea went over and above to ensure all of the details of the ceremony and reception were covered, and we had complete confidence that the wedding day would run flawlessly.
The facilities are impressive. The banquet room sits on the second floor above a very decorative and impressive entryway, and with large windows lining the room, it has a view of Sarasota Bay that not only impressed our out-of-town guest but the locals as well. With its westerly exposure, this room included the perfect backdrop of an evening sunset on the bay!
Chef Cesare was fabulous. We were impressed at our tasting sessions and were equally impressed on the night of the wedding. The meat was tender and the vegetables and sides were fresh and perfect. Not only was the meal he prepared fantastic, but he saved the day when just one hour before the ceremony the cake arrived and to our surprise, our daughter’s initial on the cake was incorrect. After unsuccessfully trying to reach the cake company for last minute help, it was Chef Cesare to the rescue. He took the cake into the kitchen and worked his magic. In just minutes he had it looking flawless, as if nothing had ever been wrong. We couldn’t believe how skilled he was and obviously were relieved and appreciative.
Andrea and Chef Cesare are a great reflection of the entire IMG staff who were equally impressive and focused on superior service. IMG Golf Club Academy was a fantastic experience from beginning to end and receives our highest recommendation.
Sylvie V
5.0
8/12/2014
Donna the event coordinator is just a star. She is just so flexible and want to please you. She goes above the extra not miles but thousands of them to make your day just perfect. We had a very small wedding but it was just the best day day of our life...thanks again Donna and IMG academy golf club such an excellent value for the price. And this is as well without speaking about the fabulous French taste food that chef Caesar cooked for us... Wow
garline L
5.0
11/11/2012
THE STAFF WAS VERY COURTEOUS, WONDERFUL SERVICE. ALL MY 180GUESTS SAID THEY ENJOYED THE FOOD, AND THE VIEW IS SPECTACULAR! 100% WORTH OF YOUR MONEY GUARANTEE,VERY COMPETITIVE IN PRICE.
Julie C
5.0
6/20/2012
We had a beautiful luncheon reception at IMG. We had a sit-down meal and our guests had a choice of almond chicken, sliced steak or grouper. We also had a cocktail hour with passed hot hors d'ouevres of spring rolls, stuffed mushrooms, meatballs and chicken. Donna, the wedding coordinator at the venue was superb. She is an absolute doll and didn't know what to do for us! The venue provided me colored napkins and tablecloths, mirrors on the table and a host of other things at no additional cost. Additionally, we had used a coupon that got us pretty much 10% off across the board. The day of the wedding was perfect and everything I wanted was done to perfection. I can't rave about them enough and my guests are still talking about how wonderful the food was. I highly, highly recommend them!
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