Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is a resort destination wedding venue in Sanibel, United States, hosting 250 at dinner and 300 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$34,000 (our estimate). Best months: February, March, November, December.
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa sits on the island of Sanibel, on the Gulf coast, with both outdoor ceremony space and an indoor backup plan.
About Sundial Beach Resort & Spa
Sundial Beach Resort & Spa sits on the island of Sanibel, on the Gulf coast, with both outdoor ceremony space and an indoor backup plan.
The resort holds up to 300 standing guests across its conference space and banquet hall, and in-house catering handles everything from the salad course to a customized wedding cake.
Wedding packages run from 198 to 260 USD per head and include two butler-passed hors d'oeuvres, a stationed hors d'oeuvre, four hours of Call Brand open bar, two signature drinks and a champagne toast.
Accommodation runs from one-bedroom suites for four to a Partial Gulf View Three Bedroom sleeping up to eight, so families can stay on site.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 250 guests
- Standing reception
- 300 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 2 guests
Staying over
- Room types
- 6 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$34,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$198 to US$260 per head
- Included
- Two butler-passed hors d’oeuvres and one stationed hors d’oeuvre, Four hours of Call Brand open bar, Two signature drinks, Champagne toast, Salad course, Artisan bread and European butter, Plated or buffet dinner, Customized wedding cake, Cake cutting service, White floor-length linens and white napkins, Sundial Signature centerpiece, Dance floor for indoor locations, Sweetheart table and Setup and breakdown of venue-supplied items
House rules
- Pets
- No
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- RSW, 50 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Conference space and banquet hall
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Island, modern, relaxed
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Health-conscious
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Standing capacity for 300 guests, with a conference space and a banquet hall on site
- Packages priced 198 to 260 USD per head, including plated or buffet dinner, wedding cake and cake cutting
- Four hours of Call Brand open bar, two signature drinks and a champagne toast included
- Outdoor ceremony with indoor backup, plus in-house catering and health-conscious menu options
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- RSW · about 50 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into RSW.
- Weather window
- February – March
The months the weather is kindest, with November and December mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (866) 565-5093
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
The resort accommodates up to 300 standing guests, using its conference space and banquet hall.
What is included in the wedding package price?+
Packages range from 198 to 260 USD per head and include two butler-passed hors d'oeuvres and one stationed hors d'oeuvre, four hours of Call Brand open bar, two signature drinks, a champagne toast, a salad course, artisan bread and European butter, plated or buffet dinner, a customized wedding cake with cake cutting service, white floor-length linens and napkins, a Sundial Signature centerpiece, a dance floor for indoor locations, a sweetheart table, and setup and breakdown of venue-supplied items.
Can we marry outdoors, and is there a wet weather plan?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are offered and an indoor backup option is available.
What accommodation is available for guests?+
Room types include Courtyard View One Bedroom and Partial Gulf View One Bedroom (up to 4 guests each), Two Bedroom Courtyard View and Partial Gulf View Two Bedroom (up to 6), and Partial Gulf View Three Bedroom (up to 8).
How do we get there and can we book?+
The nearest airport is RSW, which we estimate is about 50 minutes away, and parking is available on site. To enquire, call +1 866-565-5093 or see sundialresort.com/events/weddings.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 250 guests
“Our Sundial Ballroom can seat up to 250 guests making it the ideal venue for your wedding reception.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 300 guests
“Entertain up to 300 guests with Sundial’s 20,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting and event space”
Read the source for standing receptionSmallest party taken: 2 guests
“Designed for 2 to 15 guests, with additional guests up to 20 guests max”
Read the source for smallest party takenRoom types: 6 listed
“Partial Gulf View One Bedroom”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Exchange vows in a beautiful island setting, with ceremony options on Turtles Beach, Hibiscus Lawn, or directly on the Gulf.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“Indoor backup location in case of inclement weather”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“Choose from an array of offerings including health-conscious, regional, specialty, and traditional menus, plus our special Island-inspired selections.”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Health-conscious
“Choose from an array of offerings including health-conscious, regional, specialty, and traditional menus, plus our special Island-inspired selections.”
Read the source for dietary optionsBar on site: Yes
“Turtle’s Tiki Bar, located on the main pool deck, serves up a delicious menu of island favorites plus frosty cocktails at the bar and poolside patio.”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: US$198 to US$260 per head
“Starting at $198.00 per person”
Read the source for priceIncluded: Two butler-passed hors d’oeuvres and one stationed hors d’oeuvre, Four hours of Call Brand open bar, Two signature drinks, Champagne toast, Salad course, Artisan bread and European butter, Plated or buffet dinner, Customized wedding cake, Cake cutting service, White floor-length linens and white napkins, Sundial Signature centerpiece, Dance floor for indoor locations, Sweetheart table and Setup and breakdown of venue-supplied items
“Two butler-passed hors d’oeuvres and one stationed hors d’oeuvre”
Read the source for includedPets: No
“PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Afterwards, splash into fun at our large main pool, complete with water slide for the kids and relaxing hot tub for adults to unwind after a day of island adventures.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“Complimentary parking”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Conference space and banquet hall
“Conference space”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Whether you’re imagining an intimate ceremony on the beach or an elegant ballroom reception for all of your family and friends, our experienced wedding planning team can ensure your vision becomes a reality.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“For an outdoor affair, Turtle’s Beach provides a private hedged beach location overlooking the Gulf.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“- Dance floor for indoor locations”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Sundial Beach Resort & Spa’s expansive event facilities include over 20,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event and meeting space.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Island, modern, relaxed
“On the barrier island of Sanibel off the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast, Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is a unique tropical island destination with miles of shell-strewn beaches.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Afterwards, splash into fun at our large main pool, complete with water slide for the kids and relaxing hot tub for adults to unwind after a day of island adventures.”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“Sundial offers multiple event spaces including the main beach and a beach reception area, garden area, Gulf-front terrace, and ballrooms with panoramic views.”
Read the source for sea viewBeach on foot: Yes
“Guests enjoy low-rise condominiums offering easy beach access.”
Read the source for beach on footGardens: Yes
“Voted the Best Event Facilities on Sanibel & Captiva Islands, Sundial offers an array of venues including indoor spaces with breathtaking Gulf views, fully-equipped board rooms, tropical gardens, private beach areas, and outdoor terraces.”
Read the source for gardensCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Your Catering Sales Manager can assist with menu planning, vendor selection, timeline coordination, ceremony and processional planning, as well as set up of venue-provided components.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day