The Pavilion at Mixon Farms

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Chantel Saunders

Karis Saunders

Brittany Ross 

Saylor Ross

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Located in Downtown Bradenton near the Riverwalk! Several restaurants within walking distance with one of our favorites being the rooftop at Oak &amp; Stone! Enjoy the Downtown Bradenton Farmer's Market on Saturday morning.

Hampton Inn & Suites Bradenton Downtown Historic District

Instructions for online booking:* Once you have clicked on the link, Click on the blue box “Book a Room"* Below the gold banner at the top of the page, on the right hand side is a link to “Edit Stay”* Click on the link and enter your check in and check out date* To the right of the dates, update the amount of rooms and people in each room and then click update* It will take you to the room types and rates - click the room type&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;* This will take you to the page where you will enter information for the reservation including credit card. Instructions for booking over the phone, ask for the Martin &amp; Mattox Wedding Room Block

Hampton Inn Ellenton/Bradenton

The Sarasota/Bradenton Airport is the most convenient airport to fly into.

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

Transportation will be provided for guests from the wedding reception back to both hotels at the end of the night.

Transportation 

Travel

A variety of Restaurants are available throughout the Downtown, Anna Maria and Longboat Key. McCabe’s Irish Pub302 12th Street West941-896-3126 Bistro Café100 Riverfront Dr.941-747-3727 Bradenton Scoop Ice Cream Parlor902 Manatee Ave East941-757-0953 Central Café906 Manatee Ave East941-757-0050 Corwin's Ice Cream &amp; Smoothies1000 1st Avenue West941-748-3433 Council's Bradenton Recreation536 Old Main Street941-746-8350 Fav's Italian Cucina419 Old Main Street941-708-3287 Corks Cigar Bar424 Old Main Street941-744-2589 Ferraro's Pizza817 14th Street West941-747-9900 Jeanne's Bistro &amp; Coffee316 12th Main Street941-896-3998 Latte Luna2715 Manatee Ave.941-745-2444 &nbsp;Lost Kangaroo Pub&nbsp;406 12th Street West941-747-8114 Market on Main Street&nbsp;312 12th Street West941-254-4973 Pier 22&nbsp;1200 1st&nbsp;Ave W941-748-8087 Robin's Downtown Cafe428 Old Main Street941-747-8899 Tarpon Pointe Grill &amp; Tiki Bar801 Riverside Dr. East941-746-8700 The B'Towne Coffee Company440 Old Main Street941-745-3100 &nbsp;The Connection Cafe1207 3rd Ave W941-251-4954 The Grill at O'Bricks427 Old Main Street941-896-8860 &nbsp;The Loaded Barrel Tavern450 Old Main Street941-745-8433 &nbsp;Theresa's Family Restaurant608 14th Street West941-747-7066 YachtSea Grille101 Riverfront Blvd.941-896-9660 Anna Maria/Bradenton Beach/Longboat Key SandBarAnna Maria941-778-0444 Beach HouseNorth Bradenton Beach941-779-2222 Mar-VistaLongboat Key941-383-2392 VILLAGE OF THE ARTS RESTAURANTS&nbsp;Arts &amp; EatsHouse # 511114 12th Street West941-201-6647 Bonni BakesHouse # 8932 12th Street West941-746-6647 Charisma CaféHouse #171004 10th Avenue West941-748-8203 Motorworks Brewing1014 9th St W941-567-6218 Ortygia Sicilian CuisineHouse #1161418 13th Street West941-741-8646 RetrobakedHouse #12933 12th St. W.&nbsp;941-713-3051 ATTRACTIONS South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium and Manatee Aquarium -&nbsp;explore the history of the region through exhibits, artifacts and fossils dating back to the Pleistocene era. The museum is home to the Bishop Planetarium and the Parker Manatee Aquarium, where Snooty – the oldest living manatee resides.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bishop Planetarium: A state-of-the-science, all-digital full dome planetarium/theater. Parker Manatee Aquarium: See Snooty in the museum’s 60,000-gallon, multilevel manatee aquatic refuge. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. On the first Saturday of each month the complex will be open until 9 p.m. Information: 941-746-4131 201 10th St. W.&nbsp; Village of the Arts -&nbsp;More than 40 galleries and studios exhibiting all forms of art from cookies, jams and pizza to ceramics, jewelry, paintings, photos, sculptures and more. Art walks are held the first Friday and Saturday of each month. Most galleries are open each Friday and Saturday. Between 14th and Ninth streets west, and between Ninth and 17th avenues west, Bradenton&nbsp; Mixon Fruit Farms -&nbsp;Mixon Fruit Farms offers more than just oranges, tangerines and grapefruit. Ride the Orange Blossom Express Tram through the grove 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday October-May. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m Closed Sundays 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton&nbsp;941-748-5829&nbsp; <a href="http://www.manateeclerk.com/historical/MaritimeMuseum.aspx" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Florida Maritime Museum</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;Come explore Florida’s rich maritime heritage from pre-Columbian settlements to the modern era. FMM is nestled in a beautiful 1912 schoolhouse on almost 4 acres of land in the historic fishing village of Cortez. They’re open Tues-Sat, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is free. Visit them at 4415 119th St. West. For more information, or to contact them about group tours, call (941) 708-6120.&nbsp; Florida Railroad Museum –&nbsp;Open on weekends, the museum is where you can take hour-and-a-half rides on historic rail equipment. Trips depart twice daily. There also are special themed rides throughout the year, including the North Pole Express at Christmastime.&nbsp; Manatee Village Historical Site -&nbsp;See a Cracker-style home, a one-room schoolhouse and a church dating back to 1889. The exhibits "Pioneer Voice", "Vintage Vogue - Part I", and "Jr. Cow Hunters Corner" are historical displays featuring a hands-on children’s activity area. Come explore what life was like for the early pioneers of Manatee County. Park buildings include a chapel, a general store and the first courthouse in Manatee County. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Admission is free; guided tours. Information: 941-749-1800. 1404 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton&nbsp; DeSoto National Memorial -&nbsp;On a swelteringly hot day in May 1539, Spaniard Hernando de Soto splashed ashore at Tampa Bay intent on capturing the riches of La Florida. Over a period of four years, he was welcomed and opposed by Native Americans that included intrigue, warfare, disease, and discovery. The park includes a half-mile, self-guided nature trail that winds through a display of native plants. Admission is free. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at the visitor center. (north end of 75th St. West) . Robinson Preserve-1704 99th Street N.W.Tucked into the corner of Northwest Bradenton, Robinson Preserve includes 487 acres of coastal saltern, marsh, and mangrove habitat. These systems attract a variety of rare wildlife, presenting careful observers with an opportunity to see rare bird life in their natural environment.&nbsp; TreeUmph! Adventure Course -21805 Ste Road 70Swing into action on ziplines, hanging nets, bungee swings, swinging logs and foot bridges at the Southwest Florida only elevated adventure park.&nbsp; RiverWalk-&nbsp;101 Water Front DriveEnjoy a unique outdoor gathering place with a large playground, splash pad for kids, and skate park and outdoor living room. McKechnie Field-&nbsp;1611 9t Street W.Originally built in 1923 the baseball field is the spring training home of the Pittsburgh Pirates and home to the Bradenton Marauders minor league team.&nbsp; Dakin Dairy Farms -&nbsp;30771 Betts Rd, Myakka City, FL 34251 -(941) 322-2802&nbsp;Dakin Dairy Farms entertains &amp; educates the on their 1000 acre sustainable family farm with Farm Tours, Birthday Parties, Fall Corn Maze, Hayrides, Bottle Feeding Calves, Pig Races, butter making and Dakin product tastings. Farm Market Gift Shop &amp; Café open all year. Season opens the 1st&nbsp;Saturday of October with an annual Festival “4 Life” and closes the 1st&nbsp;Saturday of June with an annual Dakin “Dairy Day” Festival celebrating National Dairy Month.&nbsp;&nbsp;Public Tours Available&nbsp;October – 1st&nbsp;Sat. in June: Wednesday &amp; Friday:&nbsp;12 noon, Saturday’s:&nbsp;10am, 12pm &amp; 3pm,&nbsp;Scheduled Groups of 25 or More:&nbsp;Tuesday – Saturday. BRADENTON BEACHES Anna Maria Beach&nbsp;For those who seek the sunset, this is the place to lounge on the sand as the sun sinks below the horizon in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by good restaurants, quaint shops and some of the best views around. Coquina Beach&nbsp;Located on the south end of Anna Maria Island, this is the longest stretch of beach in the area. It’s the perfect spot for nature lovers to see local birds and a variety of subtropical fish swimming just off the shore.&nbsp; Whitney Beach&nbsp;Found on Longboat Key, just down from Anna Maria Island, this is known as one of the area’s more secluded spots. So if you’re in the mood for the feeling that a private island conjures, this is a great. Bradenton Beach&nbsp;Bradenton Beach to play a game of beach volleyball, splash in the waves, or just walk down lively Main Street. This beach extends north from Coquina and Cortez beaches and includes a shaded parking lot and long views up and down the coastline. Holmes Beach&nbsp;Holmes Beach is located in a residential area, and doesn’t provide facilities, but it’s a nice, peaceful stretch of sand. Because parking is limited to side streets, things are quieter here.&nbsp;

Miriah & Bradley

Miriah & Bradley

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