The perfect, private, combination of Florida!
201 to 250 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Ayla Goggin
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND CATERING
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (4X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Resort at Longboat Key Club is not only a stunning private 500 acre resort, but also the perfect spot for your dream wedding weekend. Our variety of spaces offer the best of all the worlds to our couples, families, and wedding guests! Picturing your toes in the sand, exchanging vows with the perfect crystal blue Gulf in the background? Perfect! Or maybe you're picturing yourself standing on a luscious green lawn in front of a giant Banyan Tree with the water of the lagoon in the background! Perfect!
Whether it's an intimate gathering or a large-scale celebration, this venue has got you covered and can accommodate weddings with 20 to 350 guests. We have options to keep your receptions outside under the stars, or in one of our 3 inside locations to dance the night away. Our Spike N Tee's Terrace holds 80 guests or less, our John Ringling Ballroom holds 120 guests or less, and our Harbourside Ballroom holds 220 guests or less. Have a higher guest count? No worries- ask us about our tented area options!
The team of event professionals here would be delighted to help you create the wedding of your dreams. These wedding specialists will go above and beyond to create the perfect ambiance for your special celebration. The culinary experts at this resort will design a menu that matches your wedding style and personal taste. They will present locally inspired fare, made with top-quality ingredients, that delight your guests and their taste buds. Additionally, a range of bar and beverage services are available, including open bar options. The Resort at Longboat Key Club offers customizable wedding packages to ensure your experience perfectly matches your vision.
Speaks English, Spanish
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
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Ceremony:
$7,500
Bar services:
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Catering:
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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-Feb and Dec.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
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 250
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Country Club
Hotel
Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- Gwen PasekaSenior Events ManagerHi ya- My name is Gwenny! I am originally from a small cow town located in Connecticut (Go Huskies!) and moved down to the sunshine state in 2020. As a kid, I found myself planning my own Type 1 Diabetes walks, other fundraisers, parties and more- And that is when I knew I wanted to continue in the world of hospitality and events. After 4 amazing years with Endicott College up in MA, I traveled with Ocean Properties to multiple resorts in Food and Beverage- Maine, New Hampshire, upstate New York, and now permanently in Florida. When I am not in the office here working mainly with couples to plan their BIG DAY, you can find me enjoying new foods and wines, especially some good authentic Italian! After living in Italy (so blessed!), I think about tomatoes every day and am always down to share travel stories with you. You can also find me at most country music concerts and sporting events (Don't ask me my NFL team.. It's just terrible). I so look forward to connecting with you and helping you set up the event you've always dreamed of.
- Miluska ThompsonEvents ManagerHi there, my name is Milu (short for Miluska). I was born and raised in Lima, Peru but my second home is in Florida now. I moved to the US in 2013 and I have been all over the northern states but finally decided to settle down in the sunshine state 4 years ago. As a good Peruvian, my favorite food is Ceviche (Can you blame me?) Oh, and did I mention I speak Spanish too? Si, hablo español!!! I have a bachelor’s in Hospitality and Management with over 10 years of experience in the industry I am ready to make your dream event come true! I am passionate about customer service and my daughter! When I am not assisting someone planning their dream event, I am spending time with my beautiful daughter doing some sun-filled activity, because she will only be this little once! If you book your event with me, I will be with you every step of the way ready to be of assistance; there is never too many questions or too many calls, I am here to make this process as smooth as possible; because planning an event should be easy and funJ! That is what we are here for right?
- Sonja LezamaSenior Events ManagerMy name is Sonja and I have been in the hospitality industry for almost 25 years! (I promise I am still young at heart!). Prior to planning weddings, I was a Spa Director. I have a love for traveling and have visited or lived in 24 States and 8 Countries (and still adding to my "must go now" list! Croatia, anyone?). I am from Indiana, however, most of my family took the plunge and moved to Florida for more sunny days. I will never say no to authentic Mexican food and my grandmother's biscuits and gravy. If I am not planning an event, I am planning how to entertain my two boys- Sebastian & Caleb. I look forward to spending time with you & planning your special day.
- Emily BaerEvents CoordinatorHi All! My name is Emily and I am the Events Coordinator here at The Resort at Longboat Key Club! I am the one that usually answers the phone first, can help with inquiries and general questions, and the one that sort of, maybe, kinda, takes your money- PLEASE BE KIND TO ME. My cat Boba is my absolute favorite, I love nerding out on video games, and I recently got engaged- Should I inquire to myself?! LOL- but actually headed to NC for my wedding and am very excited. I am from Tampa and I went to school at Florida State (Go Noles!). I can't wait to chat with you about your special day!
- Ayla GogginDirector of Events and CateringMy name is Ayla (yes, like Kayla without the K) and I have been with The Resort at Longboat Key Club for 8 years now- And the Director of Events and Catering for 5 of those. My background is in hospitality with degrees in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management and a Masters in Business Administration. I have a passion for all things wedding related and can never say no to a toasted bagel with cream cheese. I’d love to talk more with you about how we can make your dream wedding come true here with us! Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can assist you in any way.
- Kyle DoeringEvents LiasonHello! My name is Kyle! I am a Florida native through and through, and absolutely love the sunshine, beaches and nature that come along with it. My passion for events started early in my life working and volunteering for my schools and local sports fundraisers. I continued my journey to study event planning at Florida State University and received a degree in Hospitality Management. I started with Ocean Properties here at The Resort at Longboat Key Club as a Manager in Training with every department. During my training around The Resort, I gained fundamental hospitality and operational experience that I continue to use and build upon in the industry. At the end of my training, I was very happy to be offered a position in our incredible Events Department as the Events Liaison. I am the friendly face you will see at all your events and everywhere at the resort making sure every event detail and request is taken care of. I look forward to making your event the best it can be and I am determined that myself and the rest of The Resort provide an experience that you will not forget. Can't wait to see you here in the sunshine at Longboat Key!
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4.9
out of 5.062 reviews
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Reviewers were overwhelmingly pleased with The Resort at Longboat Key Club for their weddings, praising the beautiful setting on the beach, exceptional service, and delicious food. Many highlighted the professionalism and responsiveness of coordinators like Ayla and Gwen, who made the planning process smooth and enjoyable. Guests appreciated the seamless execution of events, from the ceremony to the reception, and commended the attentive staff for their outstanding service. The venue provided stunning spaces like Banyan Cove and Harbourside Lawn, earning high recommendations for a perfect Florida wedding experience.Review photos
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Morgan B
5.0
6/18/2025
From the moment we toured this venue, we knew this was where we wanted to get married. Our lead coordinator, Ayla, was the perfect planner to have by our side - so sweet, insanely organized and dedicated to making our day exactly as we envisioned. Our guests are still raving about the beautiful setting, the food and the top-tier service at LBKC. We were a little nervous when it started pouring rain during our outdoor cocktail hour, but the team had the tables cleared and the dance floor towel-dried in no time so we could get back out there. Wish we could do it all over again, and could not recommend this venue enough for a gorgeous Florida wedding!
Kayla F
5.0
6/15/2025
The Resort at Longboat Key Club couldn't have been a better setting to have our wedding! The entire team was extremely helpful from the initial planning a year prior to the wedding all the way to the final dance. We worked closely with Ayla who not only was a joy to work with, but also a true professional. She worked with us closely and answered any questions we had providing great detailed answers. We highly recommend to have your wedding or special event at The Resort at Longboat Key Club!
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Ali K
5.0
5/22/2025
We absolutely loved having our Florida wedding at LBKC!! The entire staff made us feel like the only couple hosting their wedding at this beautiful resort from the very beginning. 110% professional from start to finish. Our guests couldn't stop telling us how much they loved it!! Definitely please strongly consider having your wedding here.
Megan T
5.0
4/17/2025
We had our wedding at this stunning beach resort in Longboat Key, Florida, and it was truly everything we dreamed of and more. The setting was absolutely breathtaking — we held our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception right on the beach, and it couldn’t have turned out more perfect.
The food was incredible — our guests are still raving about it! From start to finish, everything was seamless thanks to Gwen, who was an absolute joy to work with. She was an amazing communicator, super personable, and made the whole planning process feel so easy and enjoyable.
If you’re looking for a beautiful beachfront venue with exceptional service and unforgettable food, this is the place. We’re so grateful for the experience and memories made here!
Lindsay B
5.0
3/25/2025
The team at the Resort at Longboat Key have been INCREDIBLE to work with. From the very first day when I had a virtual tour call with Gwen, to showing us and both of our families around the resort on three separate occasions, hosting us at the grand tasting, making sure we were happy with every rented space, and execution on wedding day, Gwen was BEYOND amazing! I know from following the LBKC Wedding Instagram account that the team at LBKC is EXTREMELY busy, but Gwen made us feel like we were the only couple she was working with by always helping us in a timely manner, making us feel SO important whenever we met with her or saw her, and even spoiling us with surprise bubbly and desserts in our suite on wedding day! This was a destination wedding for us, but the LBKC became our wedding family.
The variety of beautiful venue spaces LBKC can provide is beyond! Gwen also helped us plan our rehearsal dinner pretty last minute (within 50 days from the day) when our original venue could not reopen in time after hurricane damage. Spike N Tees was an amazing rehearsal dinner spot and photos do not even do this space justice! Our ceremony at South Lawn was exactly what we envisioned from the day we saw the venue space, and Gwen made sure we were happy with it since it had changed a bit between our original venue tour to wedding day. Harbourside Terrace and Lawn was transformed into a wedding straight off of our Pinterest board and although it is beautiful as-is, it can really be molded into the space of your dreams and is the perfect spot for a dreamy outdoor wedding!
Don't even get me started on the food! From meals/drinks at the resort during our stay, rehearsal dinner & cocktail hour, and finally the wedding cocktail hour, dinner, and late-night snacks - our guests were RAVING about how delicious everything was! I have never been at a wedding where the food was talked about THIS much. We had tried mostly everything attending the grand tasting event, but for the things we didn't get to try, Gwen was so helpful providing suggestions and is super knowledgeable of the menu. The wait staff was incredible and friendly - we even had our own personal sever the night of the wedding that made sure we got to eat from the stations we wanted and then boxed up all of the leftovers for us to enjoy for days to come!
We are so happy and feel so lucky to have had the LBKC throughout the wedding process and for making our day unforgettable. <3
Sarah M
5.0
3/04/2025
We loved our wedding at Longboat Key Club! The venue and event spaces on the beach and outside at the marina are truly hard to beat. The food and drinks were incredible. We loved having our wedding here and got so much amazing feedback from our wedding guests about how beautiful everything was! We would recommend it to anyone!
Maddie R
5.0
1/06/2025
I could not have better things to say about Longboat Key Club! We worked with Gwen and she was AMAZING. She was informative and helpful throughout the entire process. Most importantly, she was knowledgeable and responsive. Every ask we had seemed to be a "Yes!". Our guests had the best time and we are still getting compliments two months later! I would HIGHLY recommend booking your wedding here.
Rebecca M
5.0
12/01/2024
Our wedding at LBKC surpassed all of our expectations!! We got married at Banyan Cove with the reception at Harbourside Lawn. Our guests are still gushing over how beautiful the property is! The food was amazing, we received so many compliments.
Gwen is THE BEST! She was always responsive, energetic, and tremendously helpful. She made the process so fun and stress-free. She is truly a ray of sunshine!
Our wedding was a dream come true, and our family & friends are still raving about it. I cannot recommend getting married at LBKC enough!
Morgan S
5.0
10/31/2024
I highly recommend having a wedding at longboat key club. We had our ceremony on the beach, the sand is super soft and you can never go wrong with the backdrop being the ocean! We used the banyan tree for cocktail hour and then lagoon lawn for the reception, and the flow of this for a wedding is perfect. The wedding team at LBK did an incredible job, they got the venue back in order post hurricane helene and milton and you honestly would have no idea there were two hurricanes that hit the resort if you didn't live here. The grass was so perfect, soft and green, I still cannot figure out how they did that! The space is beautiful, its a night you won't forget. I loved working with the LBK wedding team, they all work really hard and made this day perfect for me.
Joelle T
5.0
10/04/2024
Highly recommend working with Ayla!! She is the most responsive, hardworking, and caring person to work with. She will go above and beyond to help you out. I never felt like I was bothering her even though I asked her a lot of questions! Thanks Ayla for all that you do!!
Shannon C
5.0
7/16/2024
I absolutely loved working with Sonja :-). Longboat key club definitely gave me the wedding of my dreams and I couldn’t be more grateful 20/10😊
Sara M
5.0
7/09/2024
We wish we could relive our wedding day / weekend forever!!!!!!! When I say it was absolute perfection- it was absolute perfection.
We were originally looking at LBKC for our rehearsal dinner / welcome party for our destination wedding in April. The minute we got to LBKC and met with Sonja, we fell in love. When we left to go to our original venue, we called Sonja and begged her to let us also have our wedding there and she made it happen (we are forever grateful!). Sonja continued to deliver from afar- all of the stress of planning a wedding from a different state was put to rest (she was so quick to answer our 100 emails with grace and do anything she could to help us!). From that first visit on, we were continually impressed with LBKC. The property itself is unmatched- we had our friends and family from out of town compete in a pickleball tournament Friday morning at the Harborside pickleball courts (where staff greeted us with LBKC swag and champagne <3), our rehearsal dinner and welcome party on private south beach, our ceremony on South beach, our reception at Harborside lawn, and our after party inside Harborside ballroom. Our friends and family were blown away from the beauty of the property, the efficiency and friendly manner of all resort staff, the delicious meals at both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding, and Mother Nature showing off with 2 nights of amazing sunsets. We finished the weekend off in amazing cabana on the beach recapping the nights with our loved ones. It really was a dream come true!
We cannot recommend Sonja and LBKC enough. We already can’t wait to go back for our anniversary and relive our favorite day.
Kayla G
5.0
5/30/2024
The Resort at Longboat Key Club shines in all aspects! Choosing LBKC as our wedding venue was the BEST decision. My (now) husband and I were looking for an easily accessible destination wedding that would "wow" and this 5-star resort provided just the tropical paradise we were searching for. There are so many stunning spaces to chose from to fit your style and vision. We worked with Ayla, our sunshine girl, for nearly 2 years to plan the perfect weekend. She was always responsive, energetic, and tremendously helpful. She made the process fun and removed any stresses or worries. Thanks to her, and many of LBKC's recommended vendors, we had the wedding of our dreams. The LBKC staff made us feel so special from the very moment we arrived. They go above and beyond each and every day to elevate your experience. Our guests are still raving over the beauty of the property and level of service as the "best they had ever experienced." I absolutely recommend LBKC to other couples! Now, time to plan our next trip back!
Morgan K
5.0
5/21/2024
From the day we signed the contract everything has been amazing!! Surpassed all of our expectations. Let me just tell you, Gwen is THE BEST! She made sure everything ran smoothly. We got married on the Harbourside lawn and had our reception in the Harbourside ballroom. The service was outstanding. 10/10 experience. Food was soo delicious and the drinks were great. We received so many compliments. We couldn’t be happier! :)
Brandy P
5.0
5/06/2024
This resort is stunning within itself, and they made my wedding dreams come true. First off, their event coordinator, GWEN, is truly amazing. She was always kind, and absolutely amazing and accommodating with every annoying and minor question I had. Planning my wedding from WV was so easy because she made it easy. She answered every.single.email in a quick and timely fashion, and she truly makes the magic happen. She is wonderful to work with and she made my planning experience a dream from the start.
The resort itself is gorgeous. Our ceremony was under the beautiful trees in the Oak Grove, and our reception was on Harborside Lawn. Their staff are EXCELLENT. They made accommodations for my grandmother who is in a wheelchair, and you even have your own personal staff member for your needs during your wedding night. She brought us our dinner, reminded me to eat, and prepared myself and my family with so many leftovers, and even put them in the getaway car for us. This resort for your wedding is one of a kind, and you won't regret having your wedding here. Their food is AMAZING. Everyone that complimented our wedding couldn't stop talking about how great the food was. We chose against doing a cake, and did the donut wall instead, and it was such a hit! The resort and their staff are wonderful and go above and beyond for their clients. My husband and I, along with some family members, even stayed at the resort before and after our wedding, and I highly recommend getting a suite for your wedding day. Gwen sets you up in a gorgeous suite, and their staff keep it very clean and organized. I feel like I could write an entire chapter on this resort, and it deserves 10/5 stars. My wedding was a dream come true, and was complimented as THE NICEST wedding our family and friends have ever been to.
Blair D
5.0
11/28/2023
Words cannot describe how amazing the Events team and catering staff are at LBKC! I worked with Gwen and she was incredible to work with. From our initial tour, I knew I would be in great hands. Gwen was SO responsive (within minutes even!) and thorough in answering our questions. Everyone warned me during wedding planning that something would inevitably go wrong on the day-of. I can confidently say that NOTHING went wrong on our wedding day. There were no hurdles or surprises, all thanks to Gwen and her attentiveness and attention to detail. The food was wonderful and the portions were much larger than any other wedding I've been to. I have a severe dairy allergy and the catering staff accommodated my diet and even baked a dairy-free cake so I could enjoy cake on my wedding day. Our guests were so impressed and kept telling us how much of a first-class event it was. I cannot recommend the Events team at LBKC enough!
Nicki C
5.0
11/25/2023
Words can’t even begin to describe how gorgeous this venue is. Not only that but their staff is incredible and so accommodating. Especially Gwen!!! She is the nicest human and so easy to get along with, which was really important to me since we are out of state. Not only that, but the food was so good! Larger portions than what I am used to at weddings and tasted amazing. The room we stayed in was perfect and right on the beach by our ceremony location, so everything felt really easy and calm. I don’t think our wedding could have gone anymore seamlessly. Thank you so so sooo much Longboat Key Club Resort!!! It was honestly a dream. I’d highly recommend this venue to any and everyone who’d listen.
Daniele M
5.0
11/10/2023
I cannot say enough good things about this venue. Gwen was an absolute dream to work with and she made the planning process so easy! The food at our reception was amazing and we received so many compliments about how great the staff was. The view from our suite was absolutely beautiful. We really could not have asked for more.
Annie K
5.0
11/01/2023
We had an absolutely great experience with Ayla for our wedding at the Resort at Longboat Key Club. We sent out inquiries with many vendors and she immediately impressed us with prompt replies and being SUPER friendly! Throughout a wedding planning experience, there are TONS of questions and unforeseen things pop up and Ayla always was by our side supporting us and keeping a smile on her face! On our wedding weekend, we felt like an absolute king and queen from each and every person at the Resort. It was truly the most perfect experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat! The food was delicious, as well!
Felice T
5.0
10/23/2023
I truly could not imagine a more perfect place for our wedding reception! We absolutely loved the Harbourside venue and being able to have both indoor and outdoor space for our guests to enjoy. Gwen was such a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond in helpfulness and ensuring that our day was exactly as we pictured and beyond. The catering staff was so kind and on top of things as well. Also, if you have any hesitation in if you should also stay at the resort, PLEASE do! My husband and I were blown away by the beautiful room, view from our balcony, great food, and incredible service from everyone at the resort. It was the most special weekend!
Anna D
5.0
1/23/2023
I don't even know where to begin. If you are even questioning having your wedding here DON'T! We worked with Ayla and she was incredible. Such a joy to work with and always brought a smile to our faces anytime we talked with her! She made planning easy and was open and honest about her opinions if we ever questioned anything! She even helped us pick our date based on the time of year and she was absolutely right - 11/12/22 was BEAUTIFUL! We had our wedding and cocktail hour on South beach and reception on Harborside lawn and it was BREATHTAKING! it turned out more beautiful than I could have ever expected. Go get married at LBKC!!
Rachel H
5.0
1/17/2023
My husband and I got married at the resort back in November 2022 and from start to finish, we had such a wonderful experience!! Gwen was our event coordinator and she went absolutely above and beyond. Planning a wedding from out of state could have been incredibly stressful, but Gwen was always super quick to respond with any questions we had and made sure our dream wedding become a reality! Our guests continue to rave about the service, the amazing food and the overall beauty of the resort. We can’t wait to visit the resort again to celebrate our anniversary next year!
Nicole H
5.0
8/30/2022
When we first toured Longboat Key Club, Ayla and the events team were so welcoming and knowledgeable about every aspect of the space - we were immediately sold. As we continued to plan and look into our details, she was so fast to reply to any request. Even through uncertain times, Ayla made us feel so confident that our wedding day would be handled with the grace and expertise the team at LBKC is best known for.
From the moment we arrived on our wedding weekend, everything at LBKC was incredible. Our guests were blown away by the high level of service, absolutely breathtaking views from the rooms, and of course the impeccable golf course.
When it came to the day of the wedding, we can honestly say it was the best day of our lives. Everything was so seamless and perfect it still feels like a dream. The coordination between LBKC and our vendors was so smooth from our eyes and it truly showed from beginning to end of the wedding. We still are getting compliments on how incredible the day was and went to share our thanks to the amazing staff that made such a perfect day possible. Looking back, our wedding was truly everything we have dreamed of and more.
Andrea L
5.0
4/30/2022
What an amazing experience!! I Highly recommend this venue to host your wedding.
Ayla and her team were very professional, responsive, friendly, and accommodating to all of my request, they are an amazing team!!
It’s a premium location but man it’s worth every penny because the level of service is aligned with the price. Also, if you don’t meet the minimum they have great upgrade options. The beaches in Sarasota are Caribbean level with white sand and clear blue water. The resort is huge and has a lot of locations for ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception, so they can accommodate many different visions. I wanted a beach vibe wedding without being at the beach, and also to be very elegant . This was the only place I could find that met all my needs. They also recently renovated the venues and rooms so it’s the perfect time to go.
Abby S
5.0
11/01/2021
It was phenomenal! The venue was beautiful, food was great, and the team was flexible and made it easy on us!
Ashworth W
5.0
5/01/2021
We can not say enough good things about Ayla and the Longboat Key Club. We were originally scheduled to have our wedding March 21st 2020 but had to postpone with only 3 days’ notice due to COVID. Ayla and LBK were so helpful during this time frame and quickly helped us gather a new wedding date- one year later. We had our rehearsal dinner at the south beach lawn, our ceremony on the Harbouride lawn and our reception at the Harbourside ballroom. Our rehearsal dinner had to be moved 2 hours before the event from the beach to the lawn because of 20 mph winds and they were able to accommodate this and set up a wonderful event with short notice. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to get married in the Sarasota area!
Lindsey K
5.0
4/11/2021
We love The Resort at Longboat Key Club! The property is absolutely gorgeous, and they have a little bit of everything to give the view/vibe you want! Ayla is absolutely incredible, and makes the process seamless! Their preferred vendor list guided us to a dream team of vendors who made our day perfect! Our guests could not stop complimenting the beauty of the property, their rooms, and the delicious food! The men enjoyed two days of golf on the property, and the girls had a gorgeous beach view to relax while getting ready.
You will love it here!
Kelly M
5.0
4/08/2021
Ayla was so incredible to work with throughout my wedding planning process. We had our ceremony at the South Beach, cocktail hour on the lawn, and the reception at the Harbourside Ballroom. The day was absolutely perfect and our guests had a great time. Ayla made sure all of the logistics were confirmed with her staff and our vendors - it was stress-free! I can't recommend Ayla and the Resort at Longboat Key Club enough. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Jessica B
5.0
10/27/2020
Wow, I cannot recommend this venue enough! Having to postpone an April wedding seemed like a nightmare, but Ayla (the wedding coordinator) and the team at Longboat Key Club made it so simple and painless. Our wedding was this past Friday, and when I say that the day was everything I could have asked for and more I am not kidding. Ayla did everything to make sure the day went off perfect - from seamlessly organizing things to making sure everything was done to our plans, there was not one thing I would have changed. The food was SO delicious, the waitstaff was extremely professional, the beaches are beautiful and clean, and the day felt like a dream. We will never forget this amazing experience, and cannot recommend this venue enough. Call Ayla, you won't be disappointed!!
Mandi R
5.0
9/10/2020
To my fellow Brides dealing with planning their wedding before, during and after Covid-19....Most venues can pull off a wedding without a hitch when everything goes right, but I am telling you, you want a wedding venue and wedding team who when everything goes wrong, they don't skip a beat. That is The Resort at The Longboat Key Club. They will work tirelessly to ensure that this is your MOST special day, no matter what happens. They are flexible, understanding and will take the immense amount of stress out of planning a wedding (with or without a pandemic). Ayla is truly the most CARING, UNDERSTANDING and PATIENT human being on the entire planet and she will do absolutely anything and everything to ensure you have an unforgettable wedding experience. I am telling you, if you are deciding between other venues, there is no decision. I know of other brides who have not had even remotely the same experience I had with planning my wedding during all of this and to be able to have your MOST PERFECT DAY despite it all, I promise you it is worth it (we had to change our wedding plans 3 times and you would never know it if you would have seen how amazing everything was). You will not find a better wedding venue in terms of delicious food, incredible staff and breathtaking scenery. I only hope you end up choosing to have your Wedding at the Longboat Key Club so your day is as perfect and unforgettable as ours was.
Elizabeth M
5.0
11/12/2019
Ayla is an absolute dream to work with at the Longboat Key Club! She is so sweet and fun to work with and she really goes above and beyond for her couples! Our wedding was stunning and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Kiki E
5.0
5/29/2019
I don't even know where to begin with the amazingness that was our wedding! The Resort at Longboat Key Club had everything we wanted in a wedding venue. First of all, working with their wedding specialist, Ayla, was a dream! She is absolutely amazing at what she does! She is so bubbly and personable, and just exactly what you need when deciding on a wedding venue. The resort is absolutely beautiful, but Ayla made our decision to book them that much easier! She was so attentive to us, our emails, our visions, everything! This venue has a beach, romantic mangroves, a golf course, a marina, and many unique indoor and outdoor spaces to hold your ceremony or reception. We had our wedding at the marina mangroves which was just beautiful. Our cocktail hour was in the marina courtyard which almost felt like you were in Italy. Our reception was in their beautiful, large ballroom that is surrounded by windows and honestly has so much beauty to the room before it's even styled! Their options for what you serve for dinner are endless! Our guests raved about it being the most delicious food. The staff was amazing and attentive, from the front desk to the banquet captains. Our guests loved staying at the resort. I seriously cannot say one bad thing about this place! We loved everything about it! It was a wedding dream come true.
Emily N
5.0
4/01/2019
Can’t even begin to describe how PERFECT our wedding went here. We had the full wedding on the beach and everything went absolutely perfect. Ayla Goggins, the event coordinator, was BEYOND helpful answering our millions of questions very promptly and also suggesting vendors that fit the style we were going for. We absolutely loved working with her. We also got our rehearsal, cocktail hour and reception food through the resort and it was SO DELICIOUS!! And I can’t forget to mention the beautiful beach front view from our room and all the other amenities the resort had to offer that made our stay perfect!!! Would highly recommend and if we ever decide to renew our vows over the years, we will definitely be going back!
Michel S
3.0
11/07/2018
Poor service, beautiful location
Brianna N
5.0
1/25/2018
This Resort has sentimental value to my husband and I and family so it was no question that we would marry here. Ayla Goggin, the event coordinator, was absolutely outstanding in answering my thousands of questions in the year leading up to the wedding. The ceremony and reception were executed flawlessly, and they accommodated all of my requests with setup, food choice, and package structure. The food and service for the reception were impeccable. All of my guests are still raving about it! I couldn’t be happier with the way our wedding came together and it’s because of LBKC!
Jenny T
5.0
11/17/2017
WOW! I am SO thrilled we decided to have our wedding ceremony and reception at the Longboat Key club!! We got married on a Friday but started the party that Wednesday. The LBK was able to get us an early check in to the two bedroom suite on the tenth floor and it was an excellent place to have friends and family stop by! Our wedding ceremony was on the Marina Oaks lawn and simply beautiful followed by our reception at the Harbourside Marina. I met Ayla the day we went to look at the venue and her bubbly personality did not stop over the 18 months of planning! She answered all of my questions and was overly helpful!!! She made sure everything ran smooth and worked with the other event coordinator, Swanky Soiree, to make sure everything was top notch. Our family and friends really enjoyed our wedding WEEK and time we spent at the Longboat Key Club resort will forever be thankful for. Also--- Renee and his cooking staff did an AMAZING job with the taco bar for the cocktail hour and the dinner- people could not stop raving about it!!! We had a dream wedding that we will never forget. Thank you AYLA and the Longboat Key Club!! Love, Matt and Jenny Donan
Morgan G
5.0
7/01/2017
We're so happy we went with LBKC for our wedding ceremony & reception venue! We had our ceremony outside on the Marina Lawn and our reception inside at Harborside Ballroom. Everything was so beautiful, perfect and FUN!
LBKC really helped us carve out the destination wedding feel we were looking for in our Florida wedding, since we're from NYC and most guests were traveling in for the wedding. Our guests had such a blast staying at the resort, and the resort took such good care of me, my husband, our families, and our wedding party. The food was delicious, the drinks were awesome, and the waitstaff was superb.
Our LBKC event manager Ayla Goggin, specifically, made our wedding weekend perfect. She is such a pleasure to work with, and had an answer for literally every little question we had throughout the whole process. She is a godsend. Thank you Ayla, and the LBKC team, for helping make our wedding wonderful!
Stephanie R
3.0
12/26/2016
The resort at the Longboat Key Club is a beautiful and amazing resort. Our wedding ceremony was on the beach and it was gorgeous! We had a small, intimate ceremony and then a private dinner by the pool catered by Sands Pointe afterwards. The staff is responsive and always had someone to answer our questions and help us with what we needed. During the time I was planning, there was quite a lot of turnover within the event staff. This process could have been handled more professionally with the Resort. We felt neglected throughout the rest of our planning process. We found out our coordinator left after checking HER FACEBOOK because I had called and sent several emails attempting to reach her. The Sands Pointe restaurant did an amazing job catering our dinner. They had turnover as well but made the process flawless and the new manager, Maria, had all the existing notes regarding our event. When we checked in that night before, the bridal suite was poolside behind the pool bar. It was a disappointment and not as promised. The resort did their best to accommodate us to a better view but we had to move into a smaller room. That was unnecessary stress I needed on my wedding day. The event coordinators are also disappointing. An event I had been planning with this resort for a year and half, visited several times and talked to several people, was thrown to the side due to a golf tournament the resort was hosting that weekend. I felt since this tournament took precedence over any other event that weekend, they should not have booked weddings. I saw my event coordinator once the entire wedding day. Thank goodness for my wonderful photographer who assisted more than needed to run the entire morning, talk to vendors, and assist with any questions I had. I would recommend this resort for its beautiful on site locations for a wedding, but I would strongly encourage any bride to hire an outside wedding planner to assist with the process, do not expect much from the coordinators.
4.0
3/23/2016
Venue was a beautiful location for our March wedding and Kristin Bernstiel was always available for my endless amount of questions and changes. (She also sewed me into my dress after it ripped!) Our guests raved about the food, and we heard many people tell us "my wine glass was NEVER empty!" Service was phenomenal and bar tenders were awesome. My groom and his groomsmen loved the room they got ready in and our bride and groom suite was beautiful.
We did find that that everything has a fee, from signature drinks, to the delivery of welcome bags, and we weren't totally impressed with the wine list. Other than that, we were very happy with the overall experience and would recommend the venue to others.
Betsy R
4.0
2/09/2016
The ceremony and reception were absolutely beautiful. The Harbourside Room for the reception was so pretty and getting married on the beach was indescribable. Kristin our coordinator was so organized, patient and knowledgeable. Staff at the resort were so nice and the Banquet manager at Harbourside was ok.
Robin L
5.0
10/22/2015
We had our September 5, 2015 ceremony on the beach and our reception for just less than 100 guests in The Harbourside Clubhouse and both were absolutely perfect. The beach was beautiful and the staff cleared and raked the beach just prior to the ceremony. The harbourside clubhouse is about 4 miles from the beach and gorgeous. The staff was very accommodating and made the evening flawless. My bridesmaids and I brought the Centerpieces to the venue and set them up and then the staff added all the finishing touches for us. Kristin was our wedding coordinator at Longboat Key Club and I don't think we asked for a single thing that she did not easily accommodate. Food was delish! Bar and bartenders were on point! I could not have asked for a better day.
Emily B
5.0
10/21/2015
As an out of town bride who wanted a beautiful event, but didn't want to get bogged down with excessive planning and small details LBKC was perfect. Kristen was our wedding planner and she truly handled everything. It was so low stress and the day of was absolutely perfect. I wouldn't have changed a thing!
jennifer w
5.0
10/19/2015
This places was beautiful! The beaches water is clear, sand is white. Great staff! I really enjoyed my special day here.
Candice K
4.0
7/01/2015
Where do I begin? We started planning our Wedding a year prior, so a lot of money and effort went into the "perfect day". My husband and I are not picky or high maintenance but we felt like we were taken advantage of immensely.
A few months after planning with Brynn, the previous Wedding Coordinator, she had left for another job. Then we were introduced to Kristin, who turned out to be amazing and on top of everything. She made me feel confident that my day who go without a hitch. Plus after all the MONEY and TIME we spent planning this once in a lifetime Wedding, it was good to trust someone with your special day.
Two days before the big day I get an Email (NOT a phone call) that Kristin is going to be out of town because of a Emergency. So I was then appointed to her boss. TWO days before the day! The person I spoke to over months and months of emails and phone calls was not going to be at the Wedding I had planned for a year! You could imagine my how stressed I was.
Her boss then reaffirmed me that everything would be fine. So I took a leap of faith and trusted him. I knew I should of trusted my gut instincts instead...
Well let me continue with the moments that went WRONG that weekend...
The Wedding Day: Everything went great until the end of the Ceremony when the "Wedding Coordinator" said his quick goodbye and left for the rest of the night. Kristin (my original Coordinator) told me that she would be around until Dinner was served to make sure everything went according to plan. Well that did not happen. I had to get someone to grab my expensive wooden Winebox at the ceremony, along with my other decor before the rain came in.
When we got to the Rehearsal, there was no direction with food, service, or hospitality. My bridal party went a long time without food and drinks. I had to search for "someone in charge" to serve my Wedding Party. They had ONE bartender (very slow) for the whole Wedding. My guests had no direction as to when to come in to be seated and when to get up for dinner. Luckily my DJ took initiative and helped me and my family out with this. I should not be doing there job on OUR WEDDING DAY! This is what I paid thousands and thousands of dollars for!!!!! It was like nobody was in charge and knew how to run a reception.
I'm not done...in the beginning of the reception, the FIRE ALARM went off. It went off for about 10 minutes. VERY LOUD and interrupted a special night. It was from the Pasta station in the small room adjacent within the Island House. I am sure I am not the first Wedding to have stations in that room, so why not take precautions so that does not happen? I had no apologies or anything for that matter.
The housekeepers were VERY RUDE and ignored my Mother when she was trying to find my room.
To put the icing on the cake...The billing Department over charged me the next day without telling me and I ended up going negative in my account. They refunded me my money but as everyone knows it is faster to take from a bank account than it is to put money back in. So I had to wait a week to get my funds back. I also go charged from my bank for over drafting. This is not something I want to deal with after my Wedding.
Paula S
5.0
12/29/2014
My husband and I enjoyed using the Longboat Key Club as our destination wedding. The Resort took. Are of the details and all we needed to do was enjoy our day! Highly recommend. The food was fantastic and a great variety. Definitely look into this facility for your venue.
Michelle W
5.0
1/09/2014
We got married 12/22 at LBKC. The ceremony was on the beach and the cocktail hour and reception were in the John Ringling East room. We had about 30 people there. Everything was perfect. We worked with Lauren Kincaid for the planning process and the day of the event. She was awesome.
We used the intimate wedding package and chose to pay per drink for the open bar because we didn't have a lot of heavy drinkers attending. This worked out well and definitely saved us a bit of money.
Food and service was delicious.
We planned the wedding from afar so it was really nice to have a list of recommended vendors from LBKC. I chose all of our vendors off of this list and didn't have any problems with any of them.
If I was going to have another wedding I would definitely want it to be at LBKC again!
Melissa B
5.0
5/07/2013
The venue was absolutely perfect. The island house was amazing on the golf course, beautiful view and getting Married on the beach was indescribable. Lauren our coordinator was so organized, patient and knowledgeable. Staff were so nice and waited on you hand and foot. This place is amazing at what they do and walked us through every step, especially being out of state!
Katie T
5.0
1/16/2013
Everything about the wedding was great. Only complaint was the wedding planner that was a bit unaccommodating at times. It should be your day and she is the wedding planner - you should not feel uncomfortable approaching her with a request.
Amanda W
4.0
10/17/2012
My husband and I found this gem of a resort after searching for reception locations for a month. We wanted a place that was casual, yet elegant, had an outdoor area, great views, an incredible dance floor, and awesome food.
We certainly found it in Longboat Key Club and Resort.
The $11,000 food and beverage minimum was a pleasant surprise, and as a military couple, the Harbourside Dining area for our reception was free of charge.
Since our party was larger (105 guests), our reception was at Harbourside, with a view of the marina. We were placed in the capable hands of Event Coordinator Lauren (after two of our other coordinators decided to leave the resort), who made everything picture perfect to capture our wedding vision (casual but classy).
Again, as a military couple, we received 2 free nights at the resort, and received 15% off for the "I Do" package for having our wedding at a non-peak time (August). Included in the package was a full open bar (they even took care of our special beer requests, free of charge!), a cake (Pastries by Design created a BEAUTIFUL cupcake display and cake topper for us!), an incredible buffet spread (raw bar, steak carving station, awesome salads, a vegetable display, FL cioppino, etc), 5 butler passed hors d'oeuvres and a fruit display, the Harbourside Dining area (groups larger than 50), linens, chair covers and sashes, napkins, plates, etc, 2 free nights at the resort, a wedding coordinator to take care of EVERYTHING (Lauren was AMAZING and took care of so much for me!), and a fantastic time. People are still telling me that the best food they've ever eaten was at our wedding.
It was gorgeous and the perfect place for a wedding.
The only reasons why I didn't give five stars:
1. We were so excited to have a wedding coordinator, but ended up having 3...the first two left, leaving us in the very capable hands of Lauren. However, we didn't get much communication with our previous two coordinators as they were leaving and it made things a little confusing for us. Still, Lauren made up for it times 10 and was just fabulous and a huge help!! (She really boosts it back up to five :) )
2. The Harbourside Dining area is actually on the golf course and not at the resort where you stay. Since we were having an open bar and all out of town guests, this was a bit of an inconvenience because we had to find transportation for our guests back to the resort (3 miles south). It was an easy fix with a trolley, but it added an extra $2,000 to our budget. Note, however, that if your guest list is smaller than 50, you can have your reception at the actual resort to fix this problem.
Otherwise, this was AMAZING, a great value, and the food was DELICIOUS!
Ashley J
5.0
7/24/2012
Everyone at LBKC was amazing and helped to make our day everything we could have imagined and so much more. They were all very supportive and gave us options to create a special day.
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