Sarasota County

Lido Key wedding photographer

An island celebration, close to Sarasota.

Guests seated in white chairs for a beach wedding ceremony facing the Gulf at golden hour

Weddings in Lido Key

Your Lido Key wedding, beautifully planned.

Lido Key gives you the island feeling without the long drive. It sits just across the bay from downtown Sarasota, next to St. Armands Circle, with a wide beach and resort venues that make it easy for guests to stay close to the celebration.

For a Lido wedding, we will keep portraits and travel realistic, with time to enjoy the shoreline and your venue. The best plan is one that leaves you present with your guests rather than constantly moving between locations.

If you would like a mix of beach and town, St. Armands Circle and the bayfront are only a few minutes away and make a lovely change of scene for portraits.

Past work John & Christine at Lido Beach.

A bride and groom share a sand ceremony beneath an ivory floral arch on a Gulf Coast beach
Vows by the Gulf
A bride and groom share a quiet look on a boardwalk framed by palms
Just married
A newlywed couple kiss in silhouette as the sun sets over the Gulf of Mexico
The last light
A draped three-tier wedding cake with blush sugar roses against glowing reception lights
Something sweet

Planning notes

Planning a Lido Key wedding.

  1. i.

    Keep it close

    Short distances mean more time with your guests and less time in the car.

  2. ii.

    Plan for the crowds

    Popular beaches are busy on weekends. We can time portraits for quieter moments.

  3. iii.

    Choose your light

    Evening light over the Gulf is soft and flattering for couple portraits.

Collections

From $3,500, travel included.

Every collection includes local travel to Lido Key, a planning consultation and a photography timeline built around your venue and the light.

  • Coastal · 6 hours$3,500
  • Signature · 8 hours$4,900
  • Heirloom · 10 hours$6,500
Compare the collections

Now booking 2027 & 2028 weddings

Let’s make something worth keeping.

Tell me your date, your venue and a little about the day you’re imagining. I’ll reply personally, usually within one business day.