Naples Weddings, Honeymoons & Proposals
West-facing white-sand beaches, sunsets straight into the Gulf, and resorts that planners rank among the best in the world. Here is how to get married, honeymoon or pop the question on the Paradise Coast.
Updated June 2026
Naples was practically built for the moment two people say yes. The whole town faces west onto the Gulf of Mexico, so every clear evening the sun drops straight into the water behind you, the sky goes coral and gold, and the beach turns the color of a postcard. It is the rare place where the famous venues actually live up to the brochure.
Couples come here to do all of it: a barefoot ceremony on the sand, a honeymoon that never leaves the lounge chair, or a surprise proposal timed to the last ten minutes of daylight. Below we cover the resort venues planners rave about, how the public-beach permit really works, the best free spots to propose, and the practical bits no one tells you. When the wedding is done, our anniversary & honeymoon itinerary and the town's best sunset spots take it from there.
Where to get married
The full-service Gulf-front resorts that handle the ceremony, the reception and the honeymoon suite without you lifting a finger.
Best spots to propose
No venue contract required. These are the free, public, sunset-facing places couples come back to for the photo on the mantel.
The marriage license in short
- Both partners apply in person at a Collier County Clerk of Court office with valid photo ID. The license is good statewide.
- Out-of-state couples have no waiting period in Florida; the three-day wait only applies to Florida residents. Mention that you are non-residents at the counter.
- Budget for the license fee (recently around the low-$90s in Collier) and a license that is valid for 60 days. Confirm the current fee with the Clerk, as it changes.
- A licensed Florida officiant or notary can perform the ceremony, then returns the signed license to the Clerk. Most resort wedding teams handle this for you.
Where to go next
From the honeymoon plan to the perfect sunset, the rest of the romance is a short stroll away.
Anniversary & Honeymoon
A ready-made romantic itinerary for couples, from slow mornings to sunset toasts.
Beachfront Resorts
The Gulf-front hotels and resorts that make the best honeymoon base in Naples.
Best Sunset Spots
Where to stand for the proposal photo, with the sun dropping into the Gulf.
Date Night
Romantic dinners, waterfront drinks and the best ways to end the evening for two.
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Common questions
Can you get married on the beach in Naples, FL?
Yes. Small, informal ceremonies are common, but using a City of Naples public beach for a larger group, chairs or any setup generally requires a reservation and fee through the city's Community Services office, and amplified music is usually not permitted. Rules and fees change, so confirm the current requirements with the City of Naples before you plan. Beaches in unincorporated Collier County have a separate permit process.
Where is the best place to propose in Naples?
For a free, classic sunset proposal, Lowdermilk Park is the easy pick, with parking, a gazebo and a wide beach facing west. The sand by the Naples Pier is the most iconic backdrop, and the Ritz-Carlton on Vanderbilt Beach is the upscale choice with gardens, private terraces and dinner nearby. Aim for the half hour before sunset on a clear evening.
Which Naples resort is best for a wedding?
LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort is the marquee wedding venue and has been ranked by Travel + Leisure among the world's top beach hotels to marry at, according to planners. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples is the iconic luxury option, and the Naples Edgewater Beach Hotel suits smaller, more intimate weddings. Pricing varies widely, so request current packages directly from each resort's events team.
Do non-residents need a waiting period to marry in Florida?
No. Florida's three-day waiting period applies only to state residents, so out-of-state couples can marry the same day they get the license. Both partners must apply in person at a Collier County Clerk of Court office with valid photo ID, and the license is valid statewide for 60 days. Mention that you are non-residents when you apply.
When is the best time of year for a Naples wedding?
The dry, mild winter season roughly from December through April brings the most reliable weather and the lowest humidity, which is why it is also the busiest and priciest stretch. Late spring and fall can be lovely and cheaper but carry more heat, afternoon storms and hurricane-season risk. Whatever the date, plan the ceremony around sunset, since Naples faces west over the Gulf.
How much does a Naples beach wedding cost?
It ranges enormously. A simple permitted public-beach ceremony with an officiant can be relatively modest, while full resort weddings at places like LaPlaya, the Ritz-Carlton or the Edgewater run into many thousands of dollars with food and beverage minimums. Because pricing changes every season, get a current quote from the specific venue rather than relying on any published figure.