Sanibel Beaches for Weddings!
As a 50-year resident of Sanibel Island, I know the islands and can help choose the best location for Sanibel and Captiva weddings. Sanibel Island provides a great backdrop for elopements. Captiva Island is a quiet and quaint location north of Sanibel Island. In addition, I can assist with your celebration dinner plans. The photograph below is from a vow renewal ceremony at the Sanibel Lighthouse in July 2023. View this post from a November 2024 elopement, we are “Sanibel Strong”.

Summer of 2023 morning Vow Renewal Ceremony at the Sanibel Lighthouse. Bright and vibrant colors of water and sky!
Sanibel and Captiva Weddings

Patricia Slater, Wedding Officiant on Sanibel Island
My Sanibel and Captiva weddings are performed on tropical islands situated along the Gulf of Mexico, on the southwest coast of Florida near Fort Myers. These islands are perfect for weddings and vow renewals of any size… from an elopement up to a celebration with family and friends. Sanibel and Captiva weddings have become an all-year-long wedding destination in Florida. Patricia Slater offers customized services which includes wedding ceremonies and renewal of vows. Please call or email for more information. Oh, the beauty of Sanibel Island during the daytime, view this afternoon wedding ceremony.
Email: patriciaslater1970@gmail.com
Call: Patricia at 239-823-3497

Sanibel Island Elopement 2023 at Lighthouse Beach

Sanibel Island Elopement Packages
Thousands of weddings by the sea ceremonies were officiated by Patricia Slater, who is a Sanibel resident for nearly 50 years. A former Sanibel Island Innkeeper, Patricia Slater’s Weddings by the Sea embraces all aspects of planning the perfect Sanibel Island wedding venue including officiating services, flowers, elopement photographer, music, food, resort accommodations, even transportation and salon appointments – whatever you desire for your most important day.

As an elopement officiate and Sanibel Island resident, you will have access to the best that the industry has to offer including your elopement ceremony on a secluded beach. I can also provide your marriage license by mail, which saves you time of going to the local county clerk office.

Wedding and Elopement Officiant
When you engage Patricia Slater for your wedding on Sanibel and Captiva Islands, you are promised a personalized wedding that speaks to your individuality as you become husband and wife. Presented in her signature heartfelt way, Patricia’s original wedding ceremony blends the marriage vows with a special collection of inspirational readings, poems, and prayers.

From a Recent Destination Wedding on Sanibel Island
Hi Pat!! First off, I want to let you know that we received our marriage license in the mail today! And most importantly, we want to express our gratitude to you and the phenomenal work you do! We are still in awe of just how perfect our wedding day was. Every part of that amazing day exceeded our expectations! We truly could not have done it without you. Every one of our family members raved about how impressed they were with you and Frank… read more…
Elopement ceremony on Sanibel beach
Sanibel and Captiva Weddings
The magnificent Sanibel and Captiva Islands themselves inspire a sense of awe and splendor, quiet reflection and personal peace for your island wedding photography. When you find the one to share your life with, you share those feelings, too. Express them beautifully on the most important day of your life with help from Patricia Slater’s Weddings by the Sea. Here is a blog post of a Sanibel wedding Celebration I performed recently.

Afternoon Wedding on Sanibel Island

Sunrise wedding at Sanibel Lighthouse
Beautiful Day Weddings, Vibrant Blue Sky!
If you are in need of assistance for your elopement and destination wedding, or just have a few questions, please call me at 1-239-823-3497. When you call I will be happy to speak with you about my services. Read my blog posts for information on sunrise weddings at Sanibel Island Lighthouse. In addition, I now offer Florida Marriage licenses by mail for couples looking for a destination wedding in Florida. Hope to hear from you!

Joyful beach weddings on Sanibel Island


