With over 50 miles of beaches, Lee County, which is located along the southwest coast of Florida, is a great place for beach weddings and is a popular tourist destination, as it features a wide range of outdoor activities and luxury accommodations.
Major cities and municipalities in Lee County include the county seat of Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Springs, Captiva Island, Pine Island, and San Carlos Island.
Lee County has some great shopping venues, so you will have no problem finding everything on your wedding checklist. Make sure you check out Serendipity Gallery, Rene's Artisans of Fine Jewelry on Sanibel Island, Enjewel in Fort Myers, Miromar Outlets, and Tanger Outlet Center.
Even though Lee County is a popular area for destination weddings and tourism, it still has some romantic wedding venues which will give you privacy on your big day.
For example, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs has access to a secluded beach and its own private island between Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico where smaller wedding ceremonies can take place.
Other venues to consider in Lee County include Casa Ybel Resort, Holiday Inn Beach Resort, Island Inn on Sanibel Island, 'Tween Waters Inn on Captiva Island, Outrigger Beach Resort, and Lover's Key State Park, which features a turn-of-the-century gazebo in a secluded area by the Gulf.
Lee County has some amazing attractions, so make sure you save some time to enjoy all that it has to offer. To start, you can see the manatees, butterfly gardens, and go kayaking at Manatee Park, take a sailing class with Offshore Sailing School, or go hiking at Koreshan State Historic Site.
Part of what makes Lee County a popular destination for weddings is its year-round sunshine, but if you need to escape the sun, there is still plenty for you to enjoy.
Some options include playing the slot machines at Seminole Casino Immokalee, touring the museum at Edison and Ford Winter Estates, wine tasting at Eden Vineyards Winery, or seeing a show at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall.
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