The Ringling Museum

With breathtaking architecture, beautiful tropical grounds and stunning views of Sarasota Bay, The Ringling is a favorite for wedding and receptions. Our friendly and professional staff looks forward to working with you. The following venues are available for evening weddings and receptions. Lend your gathering an air of timeless elegance in a setting that defines romance and the romantic. Dine and dance into the night surrounded by replicas of ancient Greek, Roman and Baroque statuary on magnificently manicured lawns.

Weddings at the Ringling Museum are truly magical and unique experiences. The museum is located in Sarasota, Florida and offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

One of the most popular venues for weddings at the Ringling Museum is the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard. This picturesque courtyard is surrounded by lush greenery and features a beautiful fountain as a backdrop for the ceremony. It can accommodate up to 250 guests and is perfect for both intimate and grand affairs.

Another popular venue is the Museum of Art's Great Hall. This grand space features high ceilings, marble floors, and stunning works of art that provide a stunning backdrop for the ceremony. It can hold up to 150 guests and is perfect for a more formal, elegant event.

The Ringling also offers outdoor spaces for weddings such as the Rose Garden, which is a beautiful oasis with a variety of flower beds and a peaceful pond. It can hold up to 100 guests and is perfect for a more intimate, outdoor ceremony.

The museum also offers a variety of packages that include catering, event coordination, and other services to make your wedding day as stress-free as possible. The Ringling Museum's team of experts will work with you to create a truly unforgettable wedding experience that you and your guests will treasure for years to come.

Overall, weddings at the Ringling Museum are a unique and stunning way to celebrate your special day. With a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, beautiful art and gardens, and expert coordination, the Ringling Museum is the perfect venue for a truly memorable wedding experience.

The Ringling Museum offers several wedding packages for couples looking to host their ceremony and reception at the museum.

The Classic Wedding Package includes the use of the museum's courtyard for the ceremony, a reception in the museum's courtyard or terrace, and access to the museum's galleries for guests to explore before and after the event. The package also includes tables, chairs, and basic linens for the reception, as well as a wedding coordinator to assist with planning and coordination.

The Grand Wedding Package includes all of the amenities of the Classic Package, but also includes the use of the museum's Great Hall for the reception. The Great Hall is a grand and elegant space that can accommodate up to 200 guests and is perfect for larger weddings.

The Intimate Wedding Package is designed for smaller, more intimate weddings and includes the use of the museum's courtyard or terrace for the ceremony, a reception in the courtyard or terrace, and access to the museum's galleries. The package also includes tables, chairs, and basic linens for the reception, as well as a wedding coordinator to assist with planning and coordination.

For all packages, the museum offers additional services such as catering, bar service, and audio-visual equipment rental. All weddings at the Ringling Museum are held after hours, allowing the museum to close to the public so that the couple and their guests can enjoy the museum and its galleries in a more intimate setting.

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