Seamless and Worry Free Beach Weddings
Nikki Essele
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (14X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Sand Petal Weddings, based in Sarasota, FL, offers a variety of fantastic wedding venue options for your special day. This family-owned and operated business specializes in giving you the beach and destination wedding you have dreamed of. It has over a decade of experience planning destination weddings and is committed to making your day fabulous, unforgettable, and fun.
Imagine walking down a sand-carved aisle to rhythmic island music, waves gently lapping at the shore, and a majestic sunset as your background. They can bring your vision to life, be it a tented beach wedding, tropical tiki hut wedding, or under-the-sea aquarium wedding.
Sand Petal Weddings presents a range of all-inclusive packages for your consideration. Their keen eye for detail is perhaps one of the reasons why they remain coveted and keep winning awards. From Anna Maria Island to Longboat Key, Sarasota down to Venice, with miles of pristine white sand beaches to choose from, the memories of your wedding day will linger long after it is over.
What You’ll Love About Sand Petal Weddings
When you look at the magnificent photos, you’ll be able to imagine your celebration at various breathtaking and unique locations around Florida’s West Coast. From glorious sunset weddings on white sandy beaches to garden celebrations, you’ll see the spectacular possibilities available to you. The images will give you a feel of the various venue options and destinations you can choose for your big day, all planned with care by Sand Petal Weddings.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
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Ceremony
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Bar services
$60 per person
Catering
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- Couples usually spend $25,500
- 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-Mar, Jul-Sept and Nov-Dec.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Backyard
Beach
Waterfront
Garden
Historic Venue
Hotel
Restaurant
Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Nikki Essele
Owner
We have worked hand in hand to create a magical experience for over 1000 + destination brides! We've combined our passion for decorating, floral design and event planning to create a company that loves helping brides and seeing our brides happy ! We give our couples our complete devotion and years of experience to ease the stress of planning a destination wedding. We are there for you throughout the entire planning process including the entire ceremony and until the reception ends so that you and your family can focus on your beautiful wedding day!
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5.0
out of 5.0168 reviews
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Sand Petal Weddings receives glowing reviews from multiple satisfied customers for their excellent services, particularly praising their wedding coordinator Nikki for her organization, helpfulness, and attention to detail. The team, including assistance with vendors, communication, and flexibility with last-minute changes, is commended. The seamless execution of beautiful ceremonies and receptions, even under challenging circumstances like inclement weather, is highlighted. Customers highly recommend Sand Petal Weddings for stress-free and well-organized beach weddings, with exceptional customer service and attention to detail mentioned as standout features.Review photos
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Shariah J
5.0
4/15/2025
Everything was absolutely perfect! Nikki organized our entire wedding and all of the vendors were great. Sand petal exceeded my expectations x1000. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.
Matt B
5.0
10/21/2024
🌸 Our Dream Wedding with Sand Petal Weddings 🌸
We can’t thank Sand Petal Weddings enough for making our wedding in Sarasota absolutely perfect! Planning a wedding from out of state can be stressful, but Nikki and her team took all the stress away. She coordinated everything for us—from the caterer, bartender, wedding cake, and photographer, to finding the perfect beach location.
Nikki spent countless hours with us during our visits, helping us go over every option and detail. She was incredibly organized and made sure everything went smoothly on the big day. The process felt effortless, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
If you’re looking for a seamless, stress-free wedding, we highly recommend Sand Petal Weddings. 🌺
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Jackie B
5.0
8/31/2024
Where do I begin on how satisfied I was with how beautiful Sand Petals made my daughter's wedding. From my first call with Nikki, I knew this was the company I wanted to use. I.spoke with Nikki for over and hour and she answered all my many questions, with patience and grace. This was before she even knew if i would be using her company. To say that Nikki is an amazing coordinator and host is an understatement. I called Nikki want times during the year we planned the wedding. She was always quick to call me back and she always made sure I was satisfied with her answers. She made planning my daughter's wedding stress free. Nikki called me several times the three weeks before the wedding to make sure our selections were exactly what we wanted.
Now to time day of the wedding. It was raining cats and dogs an hour before the wedding was due to start. I prayed for God to clear the skies for my daughter special day and he did. Due to it raining so close to the time of the wedding, Nikki and hee team has to scramble to get things set up in time. They did an excellent job and you would have never known that it had poured down raining just an hour ago.
From the ceremony to the reception Nikki and her team made my daughter's dreams come true. All the vendors that work with Sand Petals were amazing as well.
My daughter's wedding cake was absolutely beautiful and it was delicious. All our family and friends were asking the name of the company that we used. We had about 6p family and friends fly in from all over the U.S. The majority of us flew in from Michigan. My daughter's wanted to be married on white sandy beach and having Sand Petals as our coordinator make thing even better.
If you live in Sarasota, Florida or if you are planning a destination wedding, you should use Sand Petals as your coordinator. Trust me when I say you will not he disappointed. If I could give them 10 stars out of 5 that would still nit be a high enough rating foe this company.
Before I end this review. I would like to tell Niiki just hiw much I appreciated her for making my daughter day so special and foe taking the stress from us. Nikki you ans your team are amazing. But I have to say that your team would not be as amazing as they are without the leadership from you.
Nikki continue to be phenomenal, it looks good on you.
Jackie Brown, mother of the Bride.
Robert M
5.0
8/29/2024
Sand pedal weddings did a fantastic job for our beach ceremony and reception! Nikki was great from start to finish. She kept things on schedule and connected with us as needed to keep things moving along. The theme and decorations for the event looked great and we were able to make small adjustments to cater to our preferences. All of the partner resources that were recommended were fantastic, from the caterer and bartender, to the DJ, acoustic guitarist, photographer, and videographer. We can't say enough about our experience!
Olivia H
5.0
8/28/2024
We had such a great expirence with Sand Petal Weddings. Our coordinator Nikki was always available with any questions and concerns. We had to change our reception location two days before our destination wedding due to an incoming storm. This was STRESSFUL, to say the least. Nikki quickly found us a backup location and took care of us through the situation that was out of our control. The day went smoothly and was beautifully put together. Prices are reasonable and the company was willing to work with us to determine which package was best for our situation. We have gotten many comments from family and friends about how good the food and desserts were as well. We could not be happier with our wedding! Highly recommend this company.
Katie G
5.0
4/15/2024
Our ceremony went perfectly thanks to Sand Petal! Nikki was great and made sure everything went smoothly. The setup was beautiful and exactly as planned. We are still getting compliments on the wedding! Nikki worked with us and customized our package so we got everything we wanted. We couldn’t be happier with how it went and highly recommend Sand Petal to anyone planning a beach wedding!
David T
5.0
4/09/2024
Sand Petal Weddings, specifically Nikki, were absolutely perfect with all of their advice and recomendations to us and ultimately directing our sunset wedding. Every little detail, so many things we wouldn't have known to be prepared for, were handled with absolute ease. The communication was very quick with terrific detail, which was important as we are quite busy. Nikki and SPW come with our highest recommendation!
Carrie N
5.0
4/09/2024
Our December wedding in Siesta Key, orchestrated by Sand Petal Weddings, was a dream come true, and it wouldn't have been possible without the incredible work of their team, especially our wedding planner, Nikki.
Nikki was a phenomenal planner, ensuring every detail was picture-perfect, from the picturesque ceremony to our reception under a canopy of sparkling lights. Her dedication and attention to detail were evident in every aspect of our special day.
What truly set our experience apart was the exceptional quality of the vendors included in our package. The photographer captured every magical moment with elegance and creativity, creating memories we'll treasure forever. The DJ set the perfect tone, keeping our guests entertained and the energy high throughout the evening. The bakery exceeded our expectations with a stunning and delicious wedding cake, and the caterer provided a feast that delighted all our senses. Each vendor was a perfect addition, contributing their expertise to create a seamless and unforgettable celebration.
Nikki and the Sand Petal Weddings team made sure our wedding was not just an event, but the most magical night of our lives. Their coordination and collaboration with such talented vendors were key to the success of our wedding.
We are deeply grateful to Sand Petal Weddings, Nikki, and all the vendors who made our wedding in Siesta Key a remarkable event. For anyone dreaming of a perfect beach wedding, we wholeheartedly recommend Sand Petal Weddings – they turn dreams into reality!
Kyleen R
5.0
12/01/2023
Nikki did a phenomenal job in keeping up with communication, highly professional, and made our destination wedding a success. Nikki is a positive, encouraging person and I would highly recommend her assistance. She made our wedding day stress-free! Thank you!
Shelle S
5.0
10/27/2023
Sand Petal Weddings did a fantastic job orchestrating our daughter’s wedding! They made everything function and flow to perfection! They did a great job communicating throughout the months preparing for the wedding and the day of the celebration. Our daughter’s wedding was a dream come true!
We highly recommend SPW!
Megan M
5.0
10/27/2023
Great experience!
Lara H
5.0
8/16/2023
Set up the most amazing beach wedding. Super professional, helpful , and great communication! Cannot stress how much I recommend this company !!
L M
5.0
8/15/2023
Sand Petal Weddings helped create what was described by pretty much all our guests as the best/nicest wedding they have ever been to. The day went smoothly and was truly perfect for both us - bride and groom - and our guests. Nikki connects you with great vendors. Our officiant, Bonnie, was fabulous, food was great, florist was fantastic, our violinist, Yordan, was a wonderful addition, and the photographer captured our day beautifully.
Nikki's goal is clearly to give the bride and groom what they want and she achieved it with us. Her crew work hard to keep things on schedule also.
Vanessa K
5.0
7/17/2023
Nikki was great to work with. She replied quickly and handled everything. Everything turned out beautifully! Thank you for helping make our day a memorable one!
Brooke H
5.0
6/13/2023
Sand Petal Weddings was more than we could've asked and hoped for. Nikki our wedding planner from day one was amazing. She was great to work with and made the wedding planning process go so easy. Everything included from decor, food, bar, cake etc. was excellent. She responded quickly to any questions we had. Her ideas and decorations were beautiful. Her and her assistant made our day unforgettable. Our wedding day and reception went smoothly without any issues. Our guest are still talking about how beautiful & unique our wedding was and how amazing our food and cake was. We 100 percent recommend Nikki and Sand petal weddings to everyone. Thank you for making our wedding unforgettable and so special.
Ashley J
5.0
5/02/2023
Sand Petal Weddings did an amazing job on making my wedding day perfect! They were very responsive and answered all my questions I had. Being out of state, they gave me references to hair, makeup, catering, photographers and many more which made the whole process way less stressful!
Danielle C
5.0
4/10/2023
I was highly impressed with how perfect everything came out. I truly don’t even know where to start as I have not a single complaint of the entire experience. From day one Nikki was extremely helpful, detailed, and most of all willing to accommodate any request of ours to make our day exactly what we wanted. Every vendor that she works with was absolutely amazing. The food and cake were delicious. We choose to use a steel drummer for the ceremony and he played the songs we selected so beautifully and really set the island tone. The wedding planner and her team had the ceremony run so smoothly and no interruptions from your typical public beach guests. The photographer and videographer were the best I’ve ever seen. They were different companies but they worked amazing as a team and they were super personable and patient. I’ve already received a sneak peek of the photos and they are priceless. When we arrived at the reception, Nikki and her team were so organized and so extremely catering to us. I never had to question anything through out the night or even worry. I got to sit back and enjoy my guests and live in the moment. The DJ was hype and had a great vibe to keep people dancing and having fun. Nikki and her team made sure to accommodate every request we made and truly let us leave that night in AWE at how amazing it all turned out. I am forever grateful for the experience of using Sand Petal as they allowed my dream to come true and we didn’t have a single stress throughout the process.
Marissa M
5.0
3/28/2023
We had some unfortunate last minute changes to our wedding venue and Sand Petal Weddings immediately helped us reorganize the entire wedding ceremony the week of! They made everything so incredibly easy and seamless. We are so appreciative with their kindness and organization!
Taylor W
5.0
12/21/2022
Nikki and Sand Petal Weddings was a pleasure to work with. Planning an out of state wedding can be stressful, but they took care of everything! They made the process so easy. Communication was amazing. Nikki went above and beyond. The wedding was beautiful! All of our guests kept commenting how spectacular the beach wedding and reception was. I could not have asked for anything more. I would definitely recommend SPW to any bride.
Carrie Z
5.0
10/28/2022
Nikki was absolutely amazing! They are super flexible with locations; booking a beachside hotel block was a little out of our budget, and they were able to get a public beach permit for us. The entire process leading up to the wedding was literally worry-free. Their most basic package contained everything we needed and then some. I loved the sand ceremony and the shell toss!
Sand Petal is also one of the only vendors in the area that allows you to book the ceremony and reception separately. If you're shopping around, you know that struggle. The beach reception from Sand Petal wasn't something we could handle financially (though the price was far from unreasonable) and being able to hold a reception elsewhere was a lifesaver.
About a week before our wedding, a tropical storm was set to blow through on our date. Nikki was great at staying in touch and helping us find the backup solutions we needed. They will do as much as possible to make sure your wedding is on the beach, the exceptions being a literal hurricane. We were able to set our backup location across town, and Nikki immediately got in touch with our coordinator to solidify the backup plans.
The tropical storm passed us JUST in time and we were able to have our dream wedding. It was indescribably beautiful. A slightly rainy morning meant the beach was practically empty, so they put us right up against the water.
Bonnie, the officiant, was lovely. You have plenty of time to answer her questions before the wedding. She was so kind and sweet, and everyone in our audience adored her. She also filed our marriage certificate for us, so we didn't have to worry about a thing.
If you're looking for an affordable Sarasota wedding that still looks amazing, Sand Petal is a great option. Could not recommend them enough.
Paula L
5.0
10/27/2022
We thought it was absolutely beautifully done.
Christine H
5.0
10/27/2022
Sand Petal Weddings helped us have the wedding of our dreams! Our coordinator Nikki was amazing. She was extremely responsive to all of our questions and accommodations. We had the ceremony and full reception on the beach. Everything was picture perfect and ran flawlessly. I would highly recommend hiring this company if you plan to have a beach ceremony/wedding!!
Gretchen M
4.0
10/23/2022
Our pastor was late so that made the schedule kind of off and we lost time for some pictures with friends and extra family but other than that everything was breathtaking!!
Rebeca B
5.0
7/05/2022
My wedding was fantastic and beautiful! everything was perfect as planned, we were very well received by Nikki and her ceremonial! I just have to thank you for your kindness, education and punctuality! I live in another country and the sand patel company was chosen by the good reviews, it was really wonderful! everything as planned! Thank you so much!
Jona B
5.0
5/31/2022
Sand Petal weddings team took such good care of us on our special day. I wanted an easy beach wedding and they made that a reality. From our first meeting to the wedding day I trusted them and they did not disappoint!
Santos R
5.0
5/27/2022
Honestly, choosing Sand Pedal Weddings was the best choice my wife and I ever made for our big day. They were very organized, timely, understanding, and extremely helpful in so many ways. Anytime we had questions, they were quick to respond, The planning was extremely easy, & they had everything we could need. From all the different vendors we chose for the wedding, Sand petals was the most STRESS FREE vendor we worked with. Our day couldn’t have been any more beautiful. Thank you so much Sand Petal for such an amazing experience. We highly recommend them!
Haileigh G
5.0
2/15/2022
I cannot say enough good about sand petal weddings! Nikki and her team were so amazing to deal with. Nikki and I had been planning for about a year and couldn’t have been more helpful! She provided so many resources and extras!
Our wedding day was so organized, set beautifully and everyone communicated so well. I didn’t have a single stress in the world and for that I am the most Grateful. I wish I could relive our big day 100x over thanks to this amazing company 💜
Lauren K
5.0
2/10/2022
We had an amazing experience working with Sand Petal Weddings, specifically with Nikki. Planning a destination wedding during COVID had a unique set of challenges that Nikki handled with ease and professionalism every step of the way. And - we couldn’t be happier with how our wedding day turned out - we highly recommend Sand Petal Weddings!
Melinda M
5.0
2/10/2022
We had the most beautiful wedding day! Sand Petal Weddings made this out of state beach wedding so easy and fun. Every questions we had was answered quickly. We wanted a Saturday wedding, but there weren't any Saturday open in October. Sand Petal Weddings assured us a Friday wedding would be just as great. They did not disappoint. In fact, we were the only wedding on the beach making it that more special. Bonnie Sanchez our officiant and Jozie Jennings our photographer were ABSOLUTELY HANDS DOWN PERFECTION!
Romeo and J
5.0
2/10/2022
Nikki and her team did an amazing job with our October wedding. They really did help tailor a package that fit our budget and hit our wish list. I cant thank the vendors enough for all their help in making our day extra special. The knowledge and talent when ordering cake, food, flowers, photographer, DJ, Luau show entertainment etc. The contacts they bring really did make our day extra special. Thank you for completing our love story! Romeo and Juliet, Tennessee
Hailey C
4.0
2/10/2022
It was such a wonderful experience. My husband and I weren’t expecting it to be as grand as it was. They were very professional and patient with all my questions and my nerves. They got everything I wanted right and it was seriously no hassle. I loved it.
Ashley K
1.0
1/31/2022
WARNING….DO NOT BOOK!!!! This company is all about money. Long story as short as possible, I booked with this company (living out of state) because I read the reviews on the website and spoke to an agent, and thought I was getting a great deal along with great service. Prior to booking, my rep was friendly, knowledgeable, and answered all my questions. However, when you book with this company, the hotel recommendations are not as advertised. I made the initial deposit only to find out that some of the hotels they “partner” with don’t even offer to hold weddings any longer. Some require to be booked for 2 weeks or require the entire location to be rented (mind you, I only have 25 guests) and one location, I couldn’t reach because the phone number was out of service. My plan was to use one of these locations to make the process as easy as possible. I expected this to be a fun and exciting time and this company has ruined this for me. Now I have to call multiple locations in FL (where do I even begin) and find out all of the necessary information. I paid $3,900 for the deposit and the company is refusing to refund any money even though no work was done. (They don’t start planning until about 60 days out from your wedding.) I don’t expect all of the funds back but due to the false advertising, it would be nice if we could meet somewhere in the middle. Also, the rep mentioned that I booked during one of the busiest months so they shouldn’t have a hard time rebooking my wedding date but they still are refusing to fix the problem. I now have to go through court proceedings while trying to plan my wedding. Please don’t make the mistake that I did.
response 02/01/2022
Dear Ashley,
it is unfortunate that you feel this way. As discussed, it is the responsib...
ility of the client to secure accommodation/hotel venue location and verify all conditions with the hosting property. This was clearly stated in our communication to you. We apologize that you did not complete proper due diligence and verify the requirements of the desired hotel host location prior to booking. Suffice to say, Sand Petal Weddings shouldn’t be held accountable for this oversight.
Our list of hotels merely contains suggested options in our region. Sand Petal Weddings does not contract for accommodation with our clientele. We provide guidance for you to make an informed decision. The hotel list gets updated periodically. It was sent to you in June, 2021 and hotels can certainly change their room requirements, blackout dates and regulations, especially now during the pandemic, which we have no control over.
Not all of the hotels on the list might fit with our clients' requirement and budget and is why the client can also choose a public beach (Siesta or Lido) or any other beachfront hotel/house within our service area (provided, the property management grants permission).
Based on conversations from the inception, you desired a Siesta Key wedding and only one Siesta Key location on our suggestion site list is no longer allowing weddings (due to new direction by members of the board) and regardless, November is a blackout month for this property anyway. All other suggested Siesta Key locations are still permitting weddings.
Deposits are distributed to our vendors to reserve the date and it is when the planning begins. The non refundable deposit is not payment for the actual work that will be done on the wedding day, but payment for the planning and coordinating already actioned before the event even takes place.
We have options in place for you so that you do not lose your deposit, which have been dismissed.
We have the utmost respect from our clientele and have provided beautiful weddings to highly satisfied customers for years, and this is represented through having been awarded The Best of Weddings by the Knot year after year. Please note this review is an anomaly.
Michael T
5.0
10/29/2021
We could not imagine how beautiful our wedding would be when we hired Sand Petal Weddings. Nikki our coordinator went above and beyond to help us design such a beautiful wedding. She was always there via email or phone call to answer any questions we had. Every single piece of the wedding we designed Sand Petal Weddings and Nikki came through from the design of the chairs and bows on them, to the 4 bamboo post fabric tied down with starfish design, to the palms lining the aisle, to the shell toss, to the violinist, to the photographer, and the officiant Nikki attention to detail is out of this world. We were so blessed to have hired Sand Petal Weddings to plan our wedding day and we have 65 guest that said to us this was the most beautiful wedding they have been to, I cant express enough what Sand Petal Weddings and Nikki meant to our special day Thank you so much for such a beautiful setup for our wedding day...Thank you again Nikki ...Love Michael & Angela Trainor married 10-23-2021.
Britney S
5.0
10/27/2021
Sand Petals was great! Nikki was excellent to work with and catered to all of our needs. On the wedding day she had a backup plan in case it rained and thankfully we made it through the ceremony just in time. It seemed to through off some of our scheduling with pictures and what not but Nikki kept it going and it turned out great! Loved the recommendations for hair/makeup, photographer, DJ, catering, etc. It was an excellent day thanks to Nikki and her team!
Douglas K
5.0
10/25/2021
We had a great experience with Nikki and Sand Petals. They had great attention to detail and follow up with each of the vendors. All vendors/suppliers were very professional staying in contact with us throughout the whole planning process .
VANESSA G
5.0
10/25/2021
They are the BEAT, they were very responsive to my needs. I did everything through emails and I got everything that I wanted. I was a little nervous especially with Covid, but everything went smoothly. I would recommend them to anyone. I had the Magnolia package and it was BEAUTIFUL. If you want to get married on the beach, then this is the company you want to choose you will not be disappointed.
Lukas O
5.0
10/25/2021
We could not have dreamed of a more perfect wedding, Sand Petal did an unbelievable job and we will be recommending every person that we know to hire them as their vendor. They were outstanding and we cannot say enough good things about them!
Julie B
5.0
8/16/2021
We worked mostly remotely with Nikki, as we got married in Florida and reside in another. It all went smoothly, and any questions I had were answered quickly.
The wedding had to be moved up to an earlier time of day d/t weather; Nikki walked us through all the options and helped us make to best decision for our day - it turned out beautifully! Not only did we have to gather our guests for an earlier event, Nikki had to get the crew moving for set up and ensure the cellist would be available as well.
She took care of it all so we could focus on ourselves and our guests. Kathy assisted with the ceremony as well, and provided the guidance for it all to run smoothly. Received rave reviews about the yummy cake too, so very pleased with the bakery used.
Highly recommend and was extremely satisfied with our choice!!
Lisa F
5.0
5/07/2021
Beach wedding; Sand Petal Wedding did a great job taking care of all of our needs. They are easy to work with and professional.
Heather D
5.0
4/19/2021
Working with Sand Petal Weddings was a breeze! Nikki was very responsive and helped guide me throughout the entire process. Our wedding day was nothing short of the tropical dream we had envisioned. The Sand Petal Wedding team made our dreams come true and they were truly a pleasure to work with.
Phyllis M
5.0
3/24/2021
Sand Petal Weddings was the best ever! Thank you to Nikki and team that made the planning effortless. They are the greatest. Highly recommend
Melanie S
5.0
3/24/2021
Do you believe in fairytales? If you don't you are not working with the right Wedding Planners. Sand Petal Weddings made our wedding a complete fairytale, this is one we will never forget! It was so Beautiful. They were the best to work with, so professional and easy to work with. They took the stress right out of planning a wedding. I will always recommend them, they are the best in the business.
Nancy W
5.0
12/28/2020
My daughter chose Sand Petal as she lives out of state and wanted to get married in FL.
The wedding was absolutely beautiful. Was so much better than I expected on a short notice. Everyone was very professional and the DJ was great getting everyone dancing. I would definitely recommend this planner.
Lisa S
5.0
10/30/2020
Nikki and all the vendors from Sand Petal Weddings were awesome. They were so professional and helpful. They were very kind and our wedding went off without a hitch. It was everything I wanted. The decorations were beautiful and the food and cake was delicious. We also had the luau show and it was amazing.
Sherry H
5.0
10/29/2020
They were amazing!!! So helpful and always available for questions. The decor was perfect, the music was perfect and I could not have been happier with the way it turned out! The photographer was incredible amd our pictures are breathtaking. They were so helpful and understanding and made sure that our day was as stress free as possible. They took care of every detail. I am so glad we chose Sand Petal. Our day was truly perfect thanks to them!!! If you want lots of help... Low stress.... And a perfect day... Sand Petal is who you want to hire...
Jaclyn W
5.0
10/28/2020
Nikki and all the staff at Sand Petals Wedding were really helpful and made my day extra special. They are the best and I would recommend everyone who is doing a beach wedding to hire them!!!
Amy P
5.0
10/15/2020
Sand Petal Weddings was a dream to work with! They were very professional, but also very friendly and personable. We had to reschedule our wedding due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and they were incredibly nice, accommodating and helpful with the transition to our new date and location. They had a nice variety of packages to choose from, and their vendors were very easy to work with and very responsive. Our wedding ceremony and reception were run very well, and decorated beautifully. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to plan a beach ceremony!
Frank P
5.0
10/15/2020
They exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this company without reservations.
Savannah C
5.0
10/14/2020
Awesome vendor for a Siesta Key Wedding, I enjoyed working with them and they made planning super easy and stress-free long distance.
Maria N
5.0
9/27/2020
Choosing Sand Petal Weddings was an easy decision compared to other vendor’s in the area . We had the privilege to work with Nicki and she was so professional , kind and understanding. Her communication was so flawless along the way . We felt at easy with the uncertainty of the weather because she was so willing to change our time. Her wise advise in handy when we need an opinion . She is truly an expert in. We had a beautiful, stress free day wedding at Siesta beach and everyone was happy . Thank you , thank you and thank you Sand Petal Wedding’s and Nicki .
All the best
Amy C
5.0
9/16/2020
Amy C
Sandy D
5.0
9/16/2020
Cathy and Nikki are very professional, accommodating and nice. They made everything very easy for our wedding planning even during the covid pandemic. I’m very grateful for them and glad we chose Sand petals for our destination wedding on the Bradenton beach on Anna Marie island.
Emily S
5.0
1/18/2020
Sand Petals made planning a wedding from a different state a breeze! Cathy and Nikki are SO helpful and were always there to answer any questions we had during what can be a stressful time! Everything looked beautiful the day of the wedding, the girls really know what they are doing! I cannot stress enough how easy they made everything! If you’re looking to do a beach wedding, they should definitely be considered!
Emma T
5.0
1/12/2020
I loved working with Sand Petal Weddings for our big day! They made planning a destination wedding a breeze. I couldn’t say enough good things about the amazing women that helped make our big day even more amazing! They had everything planned down to a science. I highly recommend Sand Petal Weddings for anyone wanting a beach wedding!!
Emilee G
5.0
10/31/2019
Our big day was made effortless by Kathy & Lisa. We were planning out of state, yet we felt no stress and everything was under control. It was the best day of my life, mainly because I got to marry the man of my dreams but partly because sand petal weddings made it so easy!
Michelle S
5.0
10/31/2019
Easiest planning experience ever. Sand Petal made our wedding day so beautiful and relaxed. They offer great packages that are customizable to whatever it is you may want. I didn’t have many specific requests, but my husband wanted a steel drummer to play for our ceremony. Sand Petal hooked us up with a great musician who added such a fun, island vibe to our ceremony. I also can’t imagine a more affordable way to have an open bar! Amazing options and and overall wonderful, laid back experience.
Angela E
5.0
10/30/2019
We cannot say enough about Sand Petal Weddings! From start to finish they answered every question. We live in Ohio and planned everything via them and it was absolutely gorgeous! I would highly recommend this company to plan the wedding of your dreams 💕
Bryon H
5.0
10/30/2019
The crew at Sand Petal Weddings listened to me, they did everything we asked for and more! The ceremony was gorgeous and the reception was perfect! I highly recommend them for your wedding needs! You wont be disappointed! Thank you again for a perfect day!
Jessica L
5.0
10/29/2019
Cathy and Nikki did an excellent job with our wedding. Every vendor that they set up was amazing. Being from out of state, the process was extremely easy and they pulled off an absolutely flawless wedding that you could only dream of. We had no complaints from our guests, only multiple comments that this was the best wedding that they had ever attended!! We highly recommend working with Sand Petal Weddings. Absolutely the best day ever!!
Ryan C
5.0
10/21/2019
Sand Petal Weddings completely exceeded all of our expectations of what our wedding day would be. We are SO SO pleased and can't thank Cathy, Nikki and everyone else on her team for the amazing work they did. Everything from the initial planning to the execution of the actual day was excellent to the highest level. We always felt like a priority and that they truly appreciated us. Even during a tropical storm when the beach was gone and there were high winds, Cathy figured out a way to work with all the vendors to make the Ceremony and Reception look like a million bucks. If I could rate them 10 stars I would. I honestly felt that the SPW team poured their heart into our day and made us feel so special. As an gay couple, we felt nothing but the BEST wishes towards us from not only SPW, but all the vendors they work with. I can't say enough positive things. Our guests were so in awe of how smooth things went and how awesome the entertainment was. From a very practical perspective, I thought that the total cost of the wedding was VERY competitive.
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