UPDATE: We are still good to go to get married on 10/26 after hurricane Milton! Please visit website for any updates to schedule.

Michael & Jessica

October 26, 2024 • Venice, FL

UPDATE: We are still good to go to get married on 10/26 after hurricane Milton! Please visit website for any updates to schedule.

Michael & Jessica

October 26, 2024 • Venice, FL

Where is the wedding venue located?

Sharkys Beach 1600 Harbor Drive S, Venice, Fl 34285 When entering Sharkys and facing the Gulf, please make sure the restaurants are on your left hand side and beach parking will be on your right hand side. We will be on the right hand side of the pier when facing the water. Closest address is 1400 Harbor Drive S

Where is the Welcome Party and Reception located?

These will be held at a house in Siesta Key. We recommend you stay close to the house since most events will be held there. 5409 Plaza De Las Palmas Siesta Key, FL

When To Arrive?

Guests and Bridal Party can start arriving as early as Thursday or Friday.

Timeline of Events


Friday morning:


Beach, activities-it's whatever each person wants to do!


Welcome Party:

Where- At the Air BNB in Siesta Key

When: 5pm-7pm

Food and beverages will be provided


Saturday:

Bridal Party get ready morning- early afternoon

Guests can do whatever they please during that time!


Mike & Groomsmen will depart to venue at 2:35pm-2:50pm to arrive at venue NO LATER than 3:15pm


Jess and her Bridal Party will depart for venue between 2:50pm-3pm to arrive at venue NO LATER than 3:30pm.


Guests may arrive anytime between 3pm-3:30pm


Ceremony will be on Venice Beach, FL by Sharkey's from 4pm-4:15pm


Pictures with family, friends and bridal party will be from 4:15pm-5pm


5pm- Head back to Air Bnb


5:30-6pm - Sunset beach pictures at Siesta Key Beach (everyone welcome)


6pm-10pm: Reception

Food, drinks and music will be provided


Sunday:


Beach/Pool time at Air BnB, activities-it's whatever each person wants to do!


If Guests and Bridal Party need to depart Sunday, we understand! BUT Mike and Jess aren't leaving until Monday morning so anyone who wants to is welcome to stick around and hang out/relax with us on Sunday!

Attire?

Rehearsal and Ceremony: "Beach business casual/formal". Dress to impress but be comfortable! It will be hot and humid.

Will there be water involved?

YES! There is a pool at the Air BNB in Siesta Key where the Rehearsal and Reception will be held. The Air BNB is also a block away from Siesta Key. Highly encouraged to bring your bathing suit with you!

What are the best outdoor activities in Siesta Key for adults?

Fishing charters, boat rentals, bike or e-bike rentals, beach volleyball, booze cruises, bar hopping, watersports.

Why is the sand on Siesta Key so soft?

The sand on Siesta beach consists of 99% pure quartz grains. This award-winning sand is like flour and cool on your feet.

How big is Siesta Key?

Siesta Key is an 8-mile long, crescent-shaped barrier island easily acceptable by one of two bridges connecting it to mainland Sarasota.