Visit Caladesi Island State Park:
Dr. Beach’s 2008 Winner For Best Beach in America!
Every year, thousands of couples tie the knot at Tampa Bay beach. The soft sand, shimmering water, and brilliant sunsets make it an ideal wedding destination. Caladesi Island State Park is an exceptional spot for a beach wedding in Tampa Bay.
Though just several miles from Dunedin and Clearwater, this uninhabited island is only accessible by ferry from Honeymoon Island State Park or by private boat. The calm waters, lovely wildlife, and lush green landscape create the perfect backdrop for exchanging vows.
Planning a beach wedding may not be rocket science, but you will want to have your ducks in a row. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you plan your Caladesi wedding:
- Voted best beach in America by Dr. Beach in 2008, Caladesi Island makes for the perfect wedding spot any time of day. Choose low tide to walk down the aisle when the sandbars are exposed, or opt for a glowing, picturesque sunset ceremony.
- Remember that the island doesn’t have all of the amenities you’ll see at a beach that’s lined by hotels. It’s better to bring too much stuff than not enough.
- The surrounding area – Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, and Tampa – has a nearly endless list of reception venue options as well as accommodations for your out-of-town guests.
- One thing to remember, especially in the summer, is that those cloudless blue skies can turn into thunderstorms in seemingly no time. If your heart is set on a Caladesi Island wedding, try to be flexible with your ceremony plans. If you can’t, be sure to have an alternative venue.
- Many couples who choose to get married on a Tampa Bay Beach use a wedding planner to help with all of the fine details these often intricate ceremonies involve. If you’re in need of a wedding planner for your beach wedding www.allenweddings.net is an excellent option.
