The Sunset by Gulf Drive Café is the perfect picturesque location to host your wedding celebration. The gorgeous waterfront venue is one of Anna Maria Island’s most appealing sites. Located at the South end of the island, Gulf Drive Café overlooks sugar-white sand, the Gulf of Mexico’s turquoise-emerald waters and multi-colored horizon during sunset. The venue offers several ceremony option. The most popular is tying the knot near the coastline on a romantic sandy walkway of multi-colored rose petals. You may also choose to have the ceremony performed at Sea Star Sands, several feet away from the beach and an all fresco favorite. Sea Star sands is an open-aired secluded spaces surrounded by miniature tiki huts. The rustic Sunset Tiki is a spacious, open-air reception space perfectly suited for groups over fifty guests. Savor a delicious catered meal and then dance barefoot in the sand. Smaller groups of fewer than fifty people may also choose to have the reception at the Seaside Tiki Hut or Sea Star Sands. The dedicated team of experts will work with you on creating your perfect tropical dream wedding.

*Photos on Site by Chi Photography, Fotique, 3 Five, Light Heart Photography by Dorothy Smith, Suncoast Photography or Submitted by the Bridal party.