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Your Guide to the Most Unforgettable Naples Wedding Venues for 2026

Planning a Naples wedding? Our curated guide explores the most enchanting local venues, from beachfront resorts to lush gardens. Discover our floral artist's tips for creating a flawless, unforgettable day in Southwest Florida. Your dream venue awaits!

Your Guide to the Most Unforgettable Naples Wedding Venues for 2026
The perfect venue sets the stage for an unforgettable celebration with your loved ones. Our guide helps you discover the most beautiful Naples locations to host a reception where every detail is a dream come true.

By Emily Limas, Founder & Lead Designer at Grace & Blooms

A Note from Emily

Picture this: You’re standing on a pristine Naples beach at sunset, a gentle Gulf breeze whispering through the stunning orchids in your bouquet. An arrangement that perfectly captures your vision!!

As local floral designers, our greatest privilege is helping couples turn these dreams into reality, and it always begins with finding the perfect venue. Planning a wedding is a journey filled with incredible excitement, but let's be honest, it can also feel a little overwhelming.

With so many beautiful options, how do you find the one place that feels uniquely you? We understand the pressure to create a flawless, Pinterest-perfect day, and we're here to be your guide. Think of this as an insider's look from a floral artist's perspective, exploring the venues that blend Southwest Florida's tropical charm with effortless elegance.

Together, let's discover the perfect backdrop to create memories that will last a lifetime.
Every bloom tells a story.

TL;DR

For those dreaming of the perfect Naples wedding, here is our curated guide to the city's most enchanting venues. Find your style below!

If you dream of timeless coastal elegance...

  • LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort: Offers the quintessential Naples beachfront experience with flexibility for your own vendor team.
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Naples: Delivers legendary luxury and service with a world-class in-house floral team.

If you envision a lush, romantic garden...

  • Naples Botanical Garden: A stunning, eco-conscious paradise that allows you to bring in your own creative partners.
  • Vineyards Country Club: Provides a classic, manicured backdrop with beautiful indoor and outdoor options, open to non-members.

If you're seeking intimate, boutique charm...

  • Hotel Escalante: A hidden Mediterranean-style gem perfect for romantic micro-weddings.
  • Naples Grande Beach Resort: Blends modern luxury with serene, natural beauty for a unique coastal feel.
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Why Say "I Do" in Naples? The Allure of a Southwest Florida Wedding

There is a certain magic to Naples that captures the heart. It's a rare place where refined luxury and laid-back Gulf Coast charm live side-by-side.

Imagine your guests enjoying world-class hospitality one moment and watching a breathtaking sunset paint the sky over the ocean the next. As featured in publications like Gulfshore Life, this unique blend makes it a beloved destination for couples from near and far.

For a floral designer, Naples is a dream. The landscape itself provides a breathtaking natural palette for any wedding style, from grand, formal celebrations in elegant ballrooms to intimate, romantic ceremonies in lush, tropical gardens. It’s a canvas just waiting for your love story.

"A floral arrangement should be more than just beautiful. It should be a silent, beautiful testament that this moment, this memory, is cherished. It's a story in every stem."

Beachfront Venues: For the Lovers of Sun, Sand & Sea

LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort: Timeless Coastal Elegance

The Feeling: LaPlaya offers the quintessential Naples beachfront experience. Classic, refined, and effortlessly luxurious. With its pristine white sand and panoramic Gulf views, it provides a stunning backdrop for a ceremony where the ocean feels like your guest of honor.

Floral Inspiration: This setting calls for climate-smart floral choices! LaPlaya’s Gulf-front location is breathtaking, but the sea breeze and afternoon sun require thoughtful design. Waxy-petaled Phalaenopsis orchids are an ideal choice for ceremony arches, as their beauty withstands heat that would wilt traditional roses in minutes.

To add a layer of expert nuance, while these orchids are wonderfully heat-tolerant, they perform best when shielded from prolonged, direct sun. A detail your floral designer will manage to ensure picture-perfect results. For bouquets, we recommend delicate garden roses and anemones to create a soft, romantic look that lasts.

Planning Note: LaPlaya is wonderfully flexible with outside vendors, though they have a list of trusted professionals they love to work with. As policies can evolve, we'd recommend confirming with their event coordinator for the most current information.

Designer's Tip: The resort’s private cabanas, tucked away from the main lawn, offer a perfect, intimate spot for a pre-ceremony toast with your wedding party. It’s those quiet, in-between moments that are so precious!

An elegant white floral arch with roses, illustrating the classic style and decor that a premier Naples wedding venue can accommodate.
Your chosen venue is the canvas upon which every beautiful detail of your wedding is painted, from the linens to the lighting. The right floral designs will feel like a natural, elegant extension of the space you've fallen in love with.

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples: Where Legendary Luxury Meets the Gulf

The Feeling: This is where classic luxury meets Gulf Coast charm. Perfect if you're dreaming of a sophisticated celebration that feels both grand and effortless. The service is legendary, ensuring every detail is attended to with grace.

Floral Inspiration: The Ritz’s expansive lawns are perfect for grand statement pieces. Think abundant arrangements of heat-resistant white lilies and tropical monstera leaves that feel both elegant and perfectly suited to the environment. A magnificent archway of locally-grown orchids creates a more breathtaking 'wow' moment than dozens of smaller, scattered arrangements.

Planning Note: To maintain their legendary standard of service, The Ritz-Carlton often works with an exclusive in-house floral design team. It's a wonderful, seamless option, and an important detail to be aware of as you plan. We encourage you to speak with their wedding specialist to understand the creative process.

Designer's Tip: The sunsets here are iconic, but for the most magical "golden hour" photos, find the quiet lawn adjacent to the north side of the resort. The light is absolutely ethereal.

A unique floral centerpiece featuring a pink protea, illustrating a bold, climate-smart design choice for a luxury Naples wedding venue.
The best Naples venues provide a stunning backdrop for you to express your personal style through every detail. Choosing unique, climate-smart florals ensures your vision stays beautiful all day long, from garden vows to a beachfront reception.

Garden & Outdoor Venues: For the Romantics & Nature Enthusiasts

Naples Botanical Garden: A Lush, Living Paradise

The Feeling: A secluded, tropical oasis perfect for the eco-conscious couple or anyone dreaming of a wedding surrounded by vibrant, natural beauty. It’s a truly transportive experience that feels worlds away from everything else.

Floral Inspiration: The beauty of the Garden is its natural abundance, so floral designs should feel like an extension of the surroundings. Instead of competing, we enhance!! Imagine delicate arrangements of anthuriums and heliconias that echo the tropical foliage, or soft, romantic bouquets that provide a gentle contrast to the lush greenery.

Planning Note: The Garden graciously welcomes outside vendors. Because it is a living museum, they have clear guidelines to protect the collections, which a professional floral designer will be happy to navigate for you.

Designer's Tip: While the main lawn is stunning, the Asian Garden offers an incredibly unique and intimate backdrop for first-look photos, with its serene water features and architectural elements.

Vineyards Country Club: Sophisticated Manicured Beauty

The Feeling: Elegant, traditional, and impeccably maintained. Vineyards is perfect for a classic wedding, offering the best of both worlds with its beautiful outdoor ceremony spaces and a grand, elegant ballroom for a seamless indoor reception.

Floral Inspiration: With its grand ballrooms and manicured lawns, Vineyards is a canvas for timeless floral designs. Classic roses and hydrangeas work beautifully indoors, but for outdoor cocktail hours, we recommend transitioning to more resilient florals like proteas and lilies that hold up perfectly in the Florida humidity.

Planning Note: While it is a private club, Vineyards Country Club graciously allows non-members to host weddings and private events. Their events team can provide all the details on booking.

Designer's Tip: A seamless partnership between your floral designer and the venue’s coordinator is essential for a flawless day. We believe in building wonderful relationships with venue teams, as open communication and collaboration are the secret ingredients to bringing your vision to life without a single worry.

"We believe in 'strategic abundance.' It’s not about having the most flowers, but about placing the most beautiful flowers in the moments that matter most."

Boutique & Intimate Venues: For the Seekers of Seclusion & Style

Hotel Escalante: A Mediterranean-Inspired Hideaway

The Feeling: Intimate, romantic, and utterly charming. Tucked away just off 5th Avenue South, this hidden gem feels like a private Mediterranean villa, perfect for a micro-wedding or an elegant destination celebration.

Floral Inspiration: This venue's courtyards call for personalized, visually stunning setups. Because the spaces are more intimate, we can focus on lush, detailed arrangements. Imagine a cascading tablescape of garden roses, lisianthus, and trailing greenery that makes a small gathering feel incredibly grand and personal.

Planning Note: This boutique hotel is celebrated for its personalized service and is typically very accommodating with your chosen team of wedding professionals. A quick, friendly call to their coordinator is always a great step!

Designer's Tip: The poolside courtyard is absolutely magical at night. We recommend a candlelit dinner reception here for an atmosphere of pure romance.

Naples Grande Beach Resort: Modern Luxury Meets Natural Beauty

The Feeling: A perfect blend of modern sophistication and a relaxed, nature-forward setting. Its proximity to a protected mangrove estuary gives it a uniquely serene and organic feel that sets it apart.

Floral Inspiration: The poolside humidity here is a real factor, making floral selection key. This is where expertise in tropicals truly shines!

We'd recommend vibrant proteas and exotic ginger flowers, whose structural beauty not only complements the modern architecture but is completely unfazed by the warm, humid air ensuring your vision remains flawless.

Planning Note: Naples Grande has a dedicated events team and a list of preferred vendors they trust to work in their beautiful spaces. Be sure to ask for their latest vendor guide when you connect with them.

Designer's Tip: The open-air trolley ride through the mangroves to the beach is a unique and memorable experience for guests, offering a quiet moment to soak in the natural beauty of the coast.

A Note on Budgets: Investing in Your Wedding Vision

While we don’t publish pricing because every wedding story is beautifully unique, we can share that couples in Naples typically invest between $4,000 for intimate celebrations and $15,000+ for their floral designs.

Our approach focuses on 'strategic abundance.' Creating breathtaking impact with fewer, larger statement pieces. This approach often delivers that 'wow' factor you’re dreaming of at an incredible value.

From Dream to Reality: Pairing Your Venue with the Perfect Florist

We know one of the biggest worries is that your flowers won't withstand the Florida heat or that your vision won't be executed perfectly. That is why choosing a local floral designer who intimately understands our unique climate, the specific microclimates of each venue, and the importance of an indoor backup plan is one of the most important decisions you'll make.

Once you've fallen in love with a venue, the next step is choosing a floral designer who can bring its unique space to life.

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Discover how to find the perfect partner in our florist guide to Naples wedding flowers that last.

Let's Start Telling Your Story

Choosing your venue is one of the first, most exciting chapters in your wedding story. We hope this guide has left you feeling inspired and confident as you take this wonderful next step.

To help you visualize the perfect pairings, we've created a special gift for you. Download our free Venue & Flower Pairing Checklist, a curated guide to matching SWFL’s most beautiful blooms to your dream location.

We are so excited for you and would be honored to be a part of your journey. Looking forward to connecting!

About the Author

Emily founded Grace & Blooms with the belief that flowers are never just flowers. They’re stories waiting to be told. A mother of five, including Lily and Rose, she finds endless inspiration in family life, where grace and gratitude take root. Supported by her husband, Randy, and their children, she continues to nurture a studio defined by sincerity, excellence, and love in every stem.

Grace & Blooms is an independent floral design studio known across Southwest Florida for its artistry, warmth, and care. Every arrangement reflects a philosophy of Elegant Simplicity: beautiful, intentional, and guided by faith and family. 

Designer's Notebook

Can I use any florist at these Naples venues?

Great question! It varies. Some venues welcome any professional designer, while others have an in-house team or a preferred vendor list. We’ve noted some general guidelines above, but it’s always best to confirm directly with your venue coordinator for their most current policies.

How far in advance should I book my wedding florist?

For peak wedding season in Naples (November-April), we recommend booking your florist 9-12 months in advance. That said, if you’re planning on a shorter timeline, please don't hesitate to reach out! Depending on the scope of your vision and our availability, we can sometimes create magic in as little as 2-3 months.

Do you handle floral delivery and setup on the wedding day?

Absolutely!! We believe in providing a full-service, stress-free experience. This includes careful delivery, on-site setup, and any necessary installations to ensure every bloom is perfect for your arrival. Your only job is to enjoy the moment.

How can I make my floral budget go further?

This is one of our favorite questions! We believe in 'strategic abundance.' This means focusing your investment on high-impact areas, like a breathtaking ceremony arch or lush head table design, that will be photographed most. Repurposing ceremony arrangements for the reception is another wonderful way to maximize beauty and value.

What happens if the flowers I want aren't available?

As floral artists, we see this as an opportunity, not a limitation! If a specific bloom isn't in season or available, we excel at finding beautiful alternatives that capture the same color, texture, and feeling you’re dreaming of. It’s all part of the creative, collaborative process.

What is the average cost of wedding florals in Naples?

It varies widely based on your vision! A great starting point is to budget 10-15% of your total wedding cost for florals. Wondering if your favorite flowers will be in season for your wedding date? Our SWFL Wedding Flower Seasonality Guide breaks down what’s blooming and beautiful throughout the year.

What if my wedding is during hurricane season (June-November)?

This is such a thoughtful question. Some venues offer stunning indoor backup options, and we always design with a 'Plan B' in mind. This ensures your floral arrangements can be transitioned indoors seamlessly without compromising your vision.

Still have questions?

We’ve gathered everything you need to know, from delivery details to design tips, in our full FAQ Guide.

Finding the perfect Naples venue is the key to a celebration that reflects your unique love story in every thoughtful detail. Once you’ve chosen your setting, we would be honored to help you fill it with beautiful, unforgettable flowers that last a lifetime.

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