It's Florida the first weekend in May, so it's likely going to be quite warm. We recommend wearing breathable formal attire, light colored pants, shirts, and breezy dresses. The ceremony will be outside on the grass, cocktail hour will be on the pergola, and the reception is inside, which will be air conditioned. The color scheme is dark green, blush pinks and beige with fun florals and festive patterns for a Florida garden party aesthetic.

Yes, there will be an open bar with two bartenders. There will be a cocktail hour after the ceremony followed by an open bar reception. We'll be serving wine, beer, cocktails, and speciality His & Hers drinks.

We will have a selection of four passed appetizers during cocktail hour after the ceremony. Dinner will be buffet style featuring baked basa, tomato basil penne, and a roast beef carving station. Dessert will be key lime, espresso and amaretto cake cups along with a white french vanilla wedding cake.

Yes, the wedding will be an adult only event. If you do travel to Florida with your children, our venue has shared recommendations for reliable local childcare providers in the area. Explore the links below for options: https://elitefamilycare.com/ or https://nannieswhocare.com/

Baker's Ranch began as a family-owned cake bakery and has since transformed into a wedding destination. The area is surrounded by natural foliage and ancient oak trees, making it a beautiful backdrop for photos. The reception space is air conditioned and all bathrooms are on the first level. You may choose to leverage the shuttle service or drive directly to the venue, where there is plenty of free parking available. Baker's Ranch is about a 20 minute drive from downtown Bradenton.

Yes, the venue is LGBTQ friendly. All bathrooms are gender neutral and Baker's Ranch welcomes all couples.

In addition to our two hotels where we have blocks, there is a Courtyard by Marriott right in downtown Bradenton and an array of beachy hotels along Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Island if you want to stay closer to the Gulf. There are multiple Airbnb options currently available for the wedding weekend right on Bradenton Beach if you prefer a larger space to share with family and friends. The shuttle service will be picking up at the two hotels where we have blocks, so just be sure to be at a pickup point if you elect to leverage the transportation services.

Yes, we have leveraged Uber in the Bradenton area before and we've had no trouble getting a ride. Ride apps are a great option for getting to the beach and around the area while visiting for the weekend.

If you want to get your hair done on the morning of the wedding, there are three hair salons all in downtown Bradenton that are open on Saturday by appointment. BC Cutters is only 82 feet from the hotel, Uptown Downtown is .03 miles from the hotel and Salon 22 is .09 miles from the hotel.

Take some time to explore the "Things to Do" page, where we've shared our favorite Bradenton spots and activities. There will also be a Farmer's Market in downtown Bradenton over the weekend as well as Cinco de Mayo festivities.