Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant

Waterfront Wedding in Paradise
4.7 out of 5 stars and 7 reviews
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Bokeelia, FL
51 to 100 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions

About this venue

Vendor
Ashley "Peach" Johnson
COORDINATOR
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Sunlight shines off the Gulf of Mexico.  A gentle breeze sways through the palm trees while expert chefs prepare the meal you and your guests will never forget.  Tarpon Lodge won’t be the focal point of your experience, just the perfect backdrop for it. Tarpon Lodge features a 4-star restaurant, beautiful grounds and a heated pool. Guests can enjoy fishing, boating, nearby golf, local museums and quaint art galleries. Stay in our Boathouse or Cottage or choose between the charming rooms in our 1926 Historic Lodge or the island-style rooms in our Island House. Consider a rehearsal dinner or honeymoon stay at Tarpon Lodge or at our sister property, the legendary Cabbage Key. Both properties have a tropical, “Old Florida” feeling, promising a treasured experience for you and your guests.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 100
Settings
Backyard
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Estate
Historic Venue
Hotel
Restaurant
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
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Food & Catering
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Vendor
Ashley "Peach" Johnson
Coordinator
Ashley "Peach" Johnson brings 20 years of event experience, from working with renowned national and international pageant systems to owning her own successful system. She has worked closely with Prelims to Miss USA, prelims to Miss America, she was the Georgia State Director for IJM International and held the exclusive pageant hosted at Dollywood Theme Park for almost a decade. Now, as the wedding coordinator at Tarpon Lodge, Peach is here to make your wedding day unforgettable, blending her expertise with her own warm, personal touch.

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7 reviews
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1/24/2025
The most perfect waterfront venue for a wedding🤍 everyone was so amazing to work with and they didn’t miss a beat for our entire wedding weekend! From wedding postponement to choosing a new date, everything was amazing!
response 01/24/2025
Alicyn, Thank you so much for the amazing review! It was truly a pleasure to be part of y...
our wedding journey, and I’m so glad we could help make everything seamless. Seeing everything come together for you both was so special, and it means the world to hear that it was perfect! Wishing you so much love and joy in this next chapter of your lives! All the best, Ashley (Peach 🍑)
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10/07/2020
When I was a teenager my parents took me to Tarpon Lodge and a couple was having a small wedding there and I absolutely loved it. Fast forward ten years and Tarpon Lodge seemed like the obvious choice for my own wedding. My husband loves fishing and being on the water and I loved the beautiful cozy feel of the inn. We had our rehearsal dinner there catered by a food truck and had tarpon lodge supply the bar. Our wedding was on the dock with a cocktail hour at the gazebo on the green and our dinner and reception inside. We rented out the whole hotel for our out of town guests to book- having everyone stay right there was so convenient. Everything was stunning, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was so US. Shoreh was incredibly helpful and fantastic to work with. We had so much fun and have already been back to visit since! Shoreh immediately recognized us and was so kind. We ended up moving out to pine island and can’t wait to visit Tarpon Lodge time and time again and are grateful for all the beautiful memories it will forever provide!
response 10/08/2020
Thank you for your lovely review. We appreciate you taking the time to write a kind and wa...
rming feedback. We take pride in knowing we did all we can to help make your day beautiful. We are so honored to be apart of your special day and we are so glad you moved to the Island so we can see you more often. You a wonderful couple and we all cherish the memories of your day.
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12/03/2017
There are not enough nice things to say about the staff at Tarpon Lodge. My husband and I first fell in love with this venue when we got engaged here in March of 2016. After visiting again a few months later we knew if was the perfect wedding venue for us. Shohreh and her team are absolutely fantastic! Shohreh was very responsive and helpful throughout the wedding planning process and made our rehearsal meet and greet/wedding reception run smoothly. Her staff were professional and friendly. We were so impressed that they brought appetizers and drinks to us and our family as we were taking pictures after the ceremony. Not only are the staff top notch, but the location of Tarpon Lodge can't be beat. Our ceremony and cocktail hour overlooked the water and we were able to have our first dance with the sun setting in the background. We know we will continue visiting Tarpon Lodge for years to come.
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11/17/2011
Tarpon Lodge went above and beyond to make our wedding weekend fabulous. It was an amazing weekend and I can't think of anywhere else I'd want it to be. The food was incredible and the place was perfect for all of our friends to stay. If I had to do it all over again, I would do the exact same thing!
response 12/06/2011
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. On behalf of everyone at Tarpon Lodge & ...
Restaurant, we are honored that you chose Tarpon Lodge to host your wedding. Nothing makes us happier than comments like yours. We know positive feedback inspires our dedicated staff so we will be definitely share your feedback with them. Congratulations - we wish you many years of happiness.
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11/08/2011
This location was very beautiful and "old Florida" like, it was ideal for a smaller wedding. Most of our friends and family were able to stay right on site and we had the whole lodge to ourselves. However the sun was in our eyes for the ceremony and the sand fleas were horrible. I have scars all over my arms from being bitten up so horribly. For weeks after the wedding, anyone with exposed skin had bug bites. My arms alone had over 50 bites on each arm. The service we received at the reception was second to none, however the dance floor is small and would not have accommodating any larger of a wedding. We had about 60 guests.
response 11/14/2011
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We take great pride in maintaining the hi...
storic appeal and natural beauty of the property. We’re happy to hear that you’re pleased with the service you received. We apologize that no-see-ums were a problem for you and the guests during the ceremony. Unfortunately, certain acts of nature are beyond our control. While we do treat our grounds regularly by a licensed pest control company, repeated applications of the chemicals that eliminate no-see-ums can cause irreversible damage to the environment, wildlife and possibly our staff and guests. Bug spray is made available to guests on request and has proven to be an effective solution to sporadic periods of bug activity. Had we been made aware of the problem we would have provided it. We want to help in any way possible to make our guests' stay both pleasant and memorable. It was our pleasure to host you and your guests. We sincerely wish you all the happiness in your lives together.
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5/10/2010
Everything was great. We not only had our ceremony there (which we did not have to pay extra for to rent), we also had an impromtu rehearsal gathering at the small cottage we rented for our honeymoon suite. The venue is a fishing lodge that has rooms, grounds, pool and restaurant. The staff was fantastic and the food was to die for. We were able to customize our menu to fit our wedding. to this day all our family and friends sill rave about the food. During the reception my husband and I never went without a drink. If our hand was empty the bartender was there to fill out hands without even asking if we were ready. i can not say enough to describe what a great place it was for a wedding.;the main dinning room can only fit 50 people. you can expand, but you would be better off renting a tent if you had more than 75 people attending. the grounds are large enough to handle this. if you are having a casual wedding, don't bother with renting a dance floor. we didn't and no one was hurt and we saved some money
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5/10/2010
The management and staff were very friendly and professional. The sunset was to die for! They truely catered to my every need and made our wedding day perfect!;If you have more than 125 guests I wouldn't consider the Tarpon. They can have the reception outdoors, but if it rains, there isn't enough room indoors.

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13771 Waterfront Dr, Bokeelia, FL
13771 Waterfront Dr, Bokeelia, FL
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