Wedding FAQs
What size celebration is ideal?
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach celebrations can range in size from intimate gatherings to events with up to 150 attendees.
Does the resort require a wedding planner?
Your wedding is one of the most special days of your life and we're excited for you to kick off married life in paradise. To help you create the wedding of your dreams, we do require the use of a professional wedding planner to ensure a successful celebration. The resort will provide a list of preferred planners who are familiar with our facility for your consideration. Your professional wedding planner will work with our event team to ensure a successful event.
What is your weather contingency plan?
Celebrations planned outdoors provide a beautiful backdrop on the Gulf of Mexico. As weather can be unpredictable and out of everyone's control, all outdoor venue bookings also require backup space in the Compass Rose Ballroom or a tent on the Sunset Terrace. Should weather be a concern, the resort will determine six hours prior to the start of your first booked event if the celebration needs to be moved indoors.
What is the price for Celebration packages?
Wedding package pricing begins at $200.00 per person, plus tax (6.5%) and service charge (25%). The pricing is exclusive of rental fees. Our catering team will provide seasonal menus along with full package details and offerings allowing you to select the option most ideal for your event.
What is the rental fee? What does it include?
Rental fees are negotiated based upon the venues selected for your event. Rental fees begin at $2,500.00 and are subject to tax and service charge.
Does food and beverage need to be provided by the resort or can outside caterers be utilized?
All food and beverage will be provided by the dynamic culinary team at Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach.
Do you recommend preferred vendors?
Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach will provide a list of preferred vendors for florals, entertainment, photographers, officiants, transportation, etc. whom you are encouraged to utilize for your event due to their experience and firsthand knowledge of the resort.
Can sparklers or fireworks be used during our event?
Everyone loves sparkle and a booming celebration, but open flames are not permitted. We can recommend lighting experts who can use visual effects to create fun themes for your event.
Can the venue accommodate a live band or DJ?
At Margaritaville Beach Resort Fort Myers Beach, the music and groove are a huge part of our days and nights. The resort event space is ideal for a DJ and / or a small sized band. There are local ordinances about sound amplification and outdoor music that we abide by.
Are there changing areas for the wedding party?
Wedding parties are encouraged to book their accommodations to include the night prior to your celebration to ensure they have space to dress for the wedding. The resort does not offer a wedding ready room for celebrations.
Are there any noise restrictions?
The resort operates within the local ordinances of Lee County and the Town of Fort Myers Beach. Outdoor music or amplified noise on the Sunset Terrace music is permitted until one hour past sunset or 9:00pm (whichever is earliest).