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A memorable marriage of sun and perfection
The Resort at Longboat Key Club is an oceanside wedding venue in Longboat Key, FL. With stylish event spaces, stunning views, and exceptional service, this is the ideal location to host the celebration of a lifetime. Begin the next step of your love story with this romantic beachfront setting as your backdrop. Imagine exchanging vows on the white sand beach, with the Florida breeze on your face and the soothing sounds of waves crashing. At this gorgeous resort, they can make this dream a reality. Whether it's an intimate gathering or a large-scale celebration, this venue has got you covered and can accommodate weddings with 20 to 350 guests. After your heartfelt ceremony, move inside to dine and dance the night away in the elegant reception area. The Harbourside Ballroom boasts 5,200 square feet of event space and features stunning vaulted ceilings, as well as a fabulous covered terrace and lawn space for guests to lounge and relax. Alternatively, you can enjoy a fun-filled evening in a gorgeous wedding tent, the intimate Island House, or the Tuscan-inspired courtyard. The Resort at Longboat Key Club can offer you and your guests comfortable accommodations to rest your heads after the festivities wind down. The team of event professionals here would be delighted to help you create the wedding of your dreams. These wedding specialists will go above and beyond to create the perfect ambiance for your special celebration. The culinary experts at this resort will design a menu that matches your wedding style and personal taste. They will present locally inspired fare, made with top-quality ingredients, that delight your guests and their taste buds. Additionally, a range of bar and beverage services are available, including open bar options. The Resort at Longboat Key Club offers customizable wedding packages to ensure your experience perfectly matches your vision.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area
Guest CapacityUp to 250
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Service Staff
SettingsBallroom, Beach, Waterfront, Country Club, Hotel, Tented
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View PricesThe Resort at Longboat Key Club Reviews
Blair Day (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Words cannot describe how amazing the Events team and catering staff are at LBKC! I worked with Gwen and she was incredible to work with. From our initial tour, I knew I would be in great hands. Gwen was SO responsive (within minutes even!) and thorough in answering our questions. Everyone warned me during wedding planning that something would inevitably go wrong on the day-of. I can confidently say that NOTHING went wrong on our wedding day. There were no hurdles or surprises, all thanks to Gwen and her attentiveness and attention to detail. The food was wonderful and the portions were much larger than any other wedding I've been to. I have a severe dairy allergy and the catering staff accommodated my diet and even baked a dairy-free cake so I could enjoy cake on my wedding day. Our guests were so impressed and kept telling us how much of a first-class event it was. I cannot recommend the Events team at LBKC enough!
Reviewed on 28-11-2023
Words cannot describe how amazing the Events team and catering staff are at LBKC! I worked with Gwen and she was incredible to work with. From our initial tour, I knew I would be in great hands. Gwen was SO responsive (within minutes even!) and thorough in answering our questions. Everyone warned me during wedding planning that something would inevitably go wrong on the day-of. I can confidently say that NOTHING went wrong on our wedding day. There were no hurdles or surprises, all thanks to Gwen and her attentiveness and attention to detail. The food was wonderful and the portions were much larger than any other wedding I've been to. I have a severe dairy allergy and the catering staff accommodated my diet and even baked a dairy-free cake so I could enjoy cake on my wedding day. Our guests were so impressed and kept telling us how much of a first-class event it was. I cannot recommend the Events team at LBKC enough!
Reviewed on 28-11-2023
Nicki Cristina (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Words can’t even begin to describe how gorgeous this venue is. Not only that but their staff is incredible and so accommodating. Especially Gwen!!! She is the nicest human and so easy to get along with, which was really important to me since we are out of state. Not only that, but the food was so good! Larger portions than what I am used to at weddings and tasted amazing. The room we stayed in was perfect and right on the beach by our ceremony location, so everything felt really easy and calm. I don’t think our wedding could have gone anymore seamlessly. Thank you so so sooo much Longboat Key Club Resort!!! It was honestly a dream. I’d highly recommend this venue to any and everyone who’d listen.
Reviewed on 25-11-2023
Words can’t even begin to describe how gorgeous this venue is. Not only that but their staff is incredible and so accommodating. Especially Gwen!!! She is the nicest human and so easy to get along with, which was really important to me since we are out of state. Not only that, but the food was so good! Larger portions than what I am used to at weddings and tasted amazing. The room we stayed in was perfect and right on the beach by our ceremony location, so everything felt really easy and calm. I don’t think our wedding could have gone anymore seamlessly. Thank you so so sooo much Longboat Key Club Resort!!! It was honestly a dream. I’d highly recommend this venue to any and everyone who’d listen.
Reviewed on 25-11-2023
Daniele Morris (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I cannot say enough good things about this venue. Gwen was an absolute dream to work with and she made the planning process so easy! The food at our reception was amazing and we received so many compliments about how great the staff was. The view from our suite was absolutely beautiful. We really could not have asked for more.
Reviewed on 10-11-2023
I cannot say enough good things about this venue. Gwen was an absolute dream to work with and she made the planning process so easy! The food at our reception was amazing and we received so many compliments about how great the staff was. The view from our suite was absolutely beautiful. We really could not have asked for more.
Reviewed on 10-11-2023
Annie Kessler (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had an absolutely great experience with Ayla for our wedding at the Resort at Longboat Key Club. We sent out inquiries with many vendors and she immediately impressed us with prompt replies and being SUPER friendly! Throughout a wedding planning experience, there are TONS of questions and unforeseen things pop up and Ayla always was by our side supporting us and keeping a smile on her face! On our wedding weekend, we felt like an absolute king and queen from each and every person at the Resort. It was truly the most perfect experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat! The food was delicious, as well!
Reviewed on 01-11-2023
We had an absolutely great experience with Ayla for our wedding at the Resort at Longboat Key Club. We sent out inquiries with many vendors and she immediately impressed us with prompt replies and being SUPER friendly! Throughout a wedding planning experience, there are TONS of questions and unforeseen things pop up and Ayla always was by our side supporting us and keeping a smile on her face! On our wedding weekend, we felt like an absolute king and queen from each and every person at the Resort. It was truly the most perfect experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat! The food was delicious, as well!
Reviewed on 01-11-2023
Felice Theisen (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
I truly could not imagine a more perfect place for our wedding reception! We absolutely loved the Harbourside venue and being able to have both indoor and outdoor space for our guests to enjoy. Gwen was such a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond in helpfulness and ensuring that our day was exactly as we pictured and beyond. The catering staff was so kind and on top of things as well. Also, if you have any hesitation in if you should also stay at the resort, PLEASE do! My husband and I were blown away by the beautiful room, view from our balcony, great food, and incredible service from everyone at the resort. It was the most special weekend!
Reviewed on 23-10-2023
I truly could not imagine a more perfect place for our wedding reception! We absolutely loved the Harbourside venue and being able to have both indoor and outdoor space for our guests to enjoy. Gwen was such a pleasure to work with and went above and beyond in helpfulness and ensuring that our day was exactly as we pictured and beyond. The catering staff was so kind and on top of things as well. Also, if you have any hesitation in if you should also stay at the resort, PLEASE do! My husband and I were blown away by the beautiful room, view from our balcony, great food, and incredible service from everyone at the resort. It was the most special weekend!
Reviewed on 23-10-2023
Anna DeNuzio (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-11-2022
I don't even know where to begin. If you are even questioning having your wedding here DON'T! We worked with Ayla and she was incredible. Such a joy to work with and always brought a smile to our faces anytime we talked with her! She made planning easy and was open and honest about her opinions if we ever questioned anything! She even helped us pick our date based on the time of year and she was absolutely right - 11/12/22 was BEAUTIFUL! We had our wedding and cocktail hour on South beach and reception on Harborside lawn and it was BREATHTAKING! it turned out more beautiful than I could have ever expected. Go get married at LBKC!!
Reviewed on 23-01-2023
Wedding Date 12-11-2022
I don't even know where to begin. If you are even questioning having your wedding here DON'T! We worked with Ayla and she was incredible. Such a joy to work with and always brought a smile to our faces anytime we talked with her! She made planning easy and was open and honest about her opinions if we ever questioned anything! She even helped us pick our date based on the time of year and she was absolutely right - 11/12/22 was BEAUTIFUL! We had our wedding and cocktail hour on South beach and reception on Harborside lawn and it was BREATHTAKING! it turned out more beautiful than I could have ever expected. Go get married at LBKC!!
Reviewed on 23-01-2023
Rachel Hebb (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-11-2022
My husband and I got married at the resort back in November 2022 and from start to finish, we had such a wonderful experience!! Gwen was our event coordinator and she went absolutely above and beyond. Planning a wedding from out of state could have been incredibly stressful, but Gwen was always super quick to respond with any questions we had and made sure our dream wedding become a reality! Our guests continue to rave about the service, the amazing food and the overall beauty of the resort. We can’t wait to visit the resort again to celebrate our anniversary next year!
Reviewed on 17-01-2023
Wedding Date 18-11-2022
My husband and I got married at the resort back in November 2022 and from start to finish, we had such a wonderful experience!! Gwen was our event coordinator and she went absolutely above and beyond. Planning a wedding from out of state could have been incredibly stressful, but Gwen was always super quick to respond with any questions we had and made sure our dream wedding become a reality! Our guests continue to rave about the service, the amazing food and the overall beauty of the resort. We can’t wait to visit the resort again to celebrate our anniversary next year!
Reviewed on 17-01-2023
Nicole Barnard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-04-2022
When we first toured Longboat Key Club, Ayla and the events team were so welcoming and knowledgeable about every aspect of the space - we were immediately sold. As we continued to plan and look into our details, she was so fast to reply to any request. Even through uncertain times, Ayla made us feel so confident that our wedding day would be handled with the grace and expertise the team at LBKC is best known for. From the moment we arrived on our wedding weekend, everything at LBKC was incredible. Our guests were blown away by the high level of service, absolutely breathtaking views from the rooms, and of course the impeccable golf course. When it came to the day of the wedding, we can honestly say it was the best day of our lives. Everything was so seamless and perfect it still feels like a dream. The coordination between LBKC and our vendors was so smooth from our eyes and it truly showed from beginning to end of the wedding. We still are getting compliments on how incredible the day was and went to share our thanks to the amazing staff that made such a perfect day possible. Looking back, our wedding was truly everything we have dreamed of and more.
Reviewed on 31-08-2022
Wedding Date 29-04-2022
When we first toured Longboat Key Club, Ayla and the events team were so welcoming and knowledgeable about every aspect of the space - we were immediately sold. As we continued to plan and look into our details, she was so fast to reply to any request. Even through uncertain times, Ayla made us feel so confident that our wedding day would be handled with the grace and expertise the team at LBKC is best known for. From the moment we arrived on our wedding weekend, everything at LBKC was incredible. Our guests were blown away by the high level of service, absolutely breathtaking views from the rooms, and of course the impeccable golf course. When it came to the day of the wedding, we can honestly say it was the best day of our lives. Everything was so seamless and perfect it still feels like a dream. The coordination between LBKC and our vendors was so smooth from our eyes and it truly showed from beginning to end of the wedding. We still are getting compliments on how incredible the day was and went to share our thanks to the amazing staff that made such a perfect day possible. Looking back, our wedding was truly everything we have dreamed of and more.
Reviewed on 31-08-2022
Andrea Leon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-04-2022
What an amazing experience!! I Highly recommend this venue to host your wedding. Ayla and her team were very professional, responsive, friendly, and accommodating to all of my request, they are an amazing team!! It’s a premium location but man it’s worth every penny because the level of service is aligned with the price. Also, if you don’t meet the minimum they have great upgrade options. The beaches in Sarasota are Caribbean level with white sand and clear blue water. The resort is huge and has a lot of locations for ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception, so they can accommodate many different visions. I wanted a beach vibe wedding without being at the beach, and also to be very elegant . This was the only place I could find that met all my needs. They also recently renovated the venues and rooms so it’s the perfect time to go.
Reviewed on 30-04-2022
Wedding Date 23-04-2022
What an amazing experience!! I Highly recommend this venue to host your wedding. Ayla and her team were very professional, responsive, friendly, and accommodating to all of my request, they are an amazing team!! It’s a premium location but man it’s worth every penny because the level of service is aligned with the price. Also, if you don’t meet the minimum they have great upgrade options. The beaches in Sarasota are Caribbean level with white sand and clear blue water. The resort is huge and has a lot of locations for ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception, so they can accommodate many different visions. I wanted a beach vibe wedding without being at the beach, and also to be very elegant . This was the only place I could find that met all my needs. They also recently renovated the venues and rooms so it’s the perfect time to go.
Reviewed on 30-04-2022
Abby Scharrer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-10-2021
It was phenomenal! The venue was beautiful, food was great, and the team was flexible and made it easy on us!
Reviewed on 01-11-2021
Wedding Date 09-10-2021
It was phenomenal! The venue was beautiful, food was great, and the team was flexible and made it easy on us!
Reviewed on 01-11-2021
Ashworth Woody (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-03-2021
We can not say enough good things about Ayla and the Longboat Key Club. We were originally scheduled to have our wedding March 21st 2020 but had to postpone with only 3 days’ notice due to COVID. Ayla and LBK were so helpful during this time frame and quickly helped us gather a new wedding date- one year later. We had our rehearsal dinner at the south beach lawn, our ceremony on the Harbouride lawn and our reception at the Harbourside ballroom. Our rehearsal dinner had to be moved 2 hours before the event from the beach to the lawn because of 20 mph winds and they were able to accommodate this and set up a wonderful event with short notice. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to get married in the Sarasota area!
Reviewed on 02-05-2021
Wedding Date 20-03-2021
We can not say enough good things about Ayla and the Longboat Key Club. We were originally scheduled to have our wedding March 21st 2020 but had to postpone with only 3 days’ notice due to COVID. Ayla and LBK were so helpful during this time frame and quickly helped us gather a new wedding date- one year later. We had our rehearsal dinner at the south beach lawn, our ceremony on the Harbouride lawn and our reception at the Harbourside ballroom. Our rehearsal dinner had to be moved 2 hours before the event from the beach to the lawn because of 20 mph winds and they were able to accommodate this and set up a wonderful event with short notice. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to get married in the Sarasota area!
Reviewed on 02-05-2021
Lindsey Kantner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-04-2021
We love The Resort at Longboat Key Club! The property is absolutely gorgeous, and they have a little bit of everything to give the view/vibe you want! Ayla is absolutely incredible, and makes the process seamless! Their preferred vendor list guided us to a dream team of vendors who made our day perfect! Our guests could not stop complimenting the beauty of the property, their rooms, and the delicious food! The men enjoyed two days of golf on the property, and the girls had a gorgeous beach view to relax while getting ready. You will love it here!
Reviewed on 11-04-2021
Wedding Date 10-04-2021
We love The Resort at Longboat Key Club! The property is absolutely gorgeous, and they have a little bit of everything to give the view/vibe you want! Ayla is absolutely incredible, and makes the process seamless! Their preferred vendor list guided us to a dream team of vendors who made our day perfect! Our guests could not stop complimenting the beauty of the property, their rooms, and the delicious food! The men enjoyed two days of golf on the property, and the girls had a gorgeous beach view to relax while getting ready. You will love it here!
Reviewed on 11-04-2021
Kelly Miller (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-02-2021
Ayla was so incredible to work with throughout my wedding planning process. We had our ceremony at the South Beach, cocktail hour on the lawn, and the reception at the Harbourside Ballroom. The day was absolutely perfect and our guests had a great time. Ayla made sure all of the logistics were confirmed with her staff and our vendors - it was stress-free! I can't recommend Ayla and the Resort at Longboat Key Club enough. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Reviewed on 08-04-2021
Wedding Date 27-02-2021
Ayla was so incredible to work with throughout my wedding planning process. We had our ceremony at the South Beach, cocktail hour on the lawn, and the reception at the Harbourside Ballroom. The day was absolutely perfect and our guests had a great time. Ayla made sure all of the logistics were confirmed with her staff and our vendors - it was stress-free! I can't recommend Ayla and the Resort at Longboat Key Club enough. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Reviewed on 08-04-2021
Jessica Baird (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-10-2020
Wow, I cannot recommend this venue enough! Having to postpone an April wedding seemed like a nightmare, but Ayla (the wedding coordinator) and the team at Longboat Key Club made it so simple and painless. Our wedding was this past Friday, and when I say that the day was everything I could have asked for and more I am not kidding. Ayla did everything to make sure the day went off perfect - from seamlessly organizing things to making sure everything was done to our plans, there was not one thing I would have changed. The food was SO delicious, the waitstaff was extremely professional, the beaches are beautiful and clean, and the day felt like a dream. We will never forget this amazing experience, and cannot recommend this venue enough. Call Ayla, you won't be disappointed!!
Reviewed on 27-10-2020
Wedding Date 16-10-2020
Wow, I cannot recommend this venue enough! Having to postpone an April wedding seemed like a nightmare, but Ayla (the wedding coordinator) and the team at Longboat Key Club made it so simple and painless. Our wedding was this past Friday, and when I say that the day was everything I could have asked for and more I am not kidding. Ayla did everything to make sure the day went off perfect - from seamlessly organizing things to making sure everything was done to our plans, there was not one thing I would have changed. The food was SO delicious, the waitstaff was extremely professional, the beaches are beautiful and clean, and the day felt like a dream. We will never forget this amazing experience, and cannot recommend this venue enough. Call Ayla, you won't be disappointed!!
Reviewed on 27-10-2020
Mandi Rosenbaum (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-08-2020
To my fellow Brides dealing with planning their wedding before, during and after Covid-19....Most venues can pull off a wedding without a hitch when everything goes right, but I am telling you, you want a wedding venue and wedding team who when everything goes wrong, they don't skip a beat. That is The Resort at The Longboat Key Club. They will work tirelessly to ensure that this is your MOST special day, no matter what happens. They are flexible, understanding and will take the immense amount of stress out of planning a wedding (with or without a pandemic). Ayla is truly the most CARING, UNDERSTANDING and PATIENT human being on the entire planet and she will do absolutely anything and everything to ensure you have an unforgettable wedding experience. I am telling you, if you are deciding between other venues, there is no decision. I know of other brides who have not had even remotely the same experience I had with planning my wedding during all of this and to be able to have your MOST PERFECT DAY despite it all, I promise you it is worth it (we had to change our wedding plans 3 times and you would never know it if you would have seen how amazing everything was). You will not find a better wedding venue in terms of delicious food, incredible staff and breathtaking scenery. I only hope you end up choosing to have your Wedding at the Longboat Key Club so your day is as perfect and unforgettable as ours was.
Reviewed on 11-09-2020
Wedding Date 22-08-2020
To my fellow Brides dealing with planning their wedding before, during and after Covid-19....Most venues can pull off a wedding without a hitch when everything goes right, but I am telling you, you want a wedding venue and wedding team who when everything goes wrong, they don't skip a beat. That is The Resort at The Longboat Key Club. They will work tirelessly to ensure that this is your MOST special day, no matter what happens. They are flexible, understanding and will take the immense amount of stress out of planning a wedding (with or without a pandemic). Ayla is truly the most CARING, UNDERSTANDING and PATIENT human being on the entire planet and she will do absolutely anything and everything to ensure you have an unforgettable wedding experience. I am telling you, if you are deciding between other venues, there is no decision. I know of other brides who have not had even remotely the same experience I had with planning my wedding during all of this and to be able to have your MOST PERFECT DAY despite it all, I promise you it is worth it (we had to change our wedding plans 3 times and you would never know it if you would have seen how amazing everything was). You will not find a better wedding venue in terms of delicious food, incredible staff and breathtaking scenery. I only hope you end up choosing to have your Wedding at the Longboat Key Club so your day is as perfect and unforgettable as ours was.
Reviewed on 11-09-2020
Elizabeth Monnig (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-11-2019
Ayla is an absolute dream to work with at the Longboat Key Club! She is so sweet and fun to work with and she really goes above and beyond for her couples! Our wedding was stunning and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Reviewed on 12-11-2019
Wedding Date 01-11-2019
Ayla is an absolute dream to work with at the Longboat Key Club! She is so sweet and fun to work with and she really goes above and beyond for her couples! Our wedding was stunning and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Reviewed on 12-11-2019
Kiki Eagle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-05-2019
I don't even know where to begin with the amazingness that was our wedding! The Resort at Longboat Key Club had everything we wanted in a wedding venue. First of all, working with their wedding specialist, Ayla, was a dream! She is absolutely amazing at what she does! She is so bubbly and personable, and just exactly what you need when deciding on a wedding venue. The resort is absolutely beautiful, but Ayla made our decision to book them that much easier! She was so attentive to us, our emails, our visions, everything! This venue has a beach, romantic mangroves, a golf course, a marina, and many unique indoor and outdoor spaces to hold your ceremony or reception. We had our wedding at the marina mangroves which was just beautiful. Our cocktail hour was in the marina courtyard which almost felt like you were in Italy. Our reception was in their beautiful, large ballroom that is surrounded by windows and honestly has so much beauty to the room before it's even styled! Their options for what you serve for dinner are endless! Our guests raved about it being the most delicious food. The staff was amazing and attentive, from the front desk to the banquet captains. Our guests loved staying at the resort. I seriously cannot say one bad thing about this place! We loved everything about it! It was a wedding dream come true.
Reviewed on 29-05-2019
Wedding Date 11-05-2019
I don't even know where to begin with the amazingness that was our wedding! The Resort at Longboat Key Club had everything we wanted in a wedding venue. First of all, working with their wedding specialist, Ayla, was a dream! She is absolutely amazing at what she does! She is so bubbly and personable, and just exactly what you need when deciding on a wedding venue. The resort is absolutely beautiful, but Ayla made our decision to book them that much easier! She was so attentive to us, our emails, our visions, everything! This venue has a beach, romantic mangroves, a golf course, a marina, and many unique indoor and outdoor spaces to hold your ceremony or reception. We had our wedding at the marina mangroves which was just beautiful. Our cocktail hour was in the marina courtyard which almost felt like you were in Italy. Our reception was in their beautiful, large ballroom that is surrounded by windows and honestly has so much beauty to the room before it's even styled! Their options for what you serve for dinner are endless! Our guests raved about it being the most delicious food. The staff was amazing and attentive, from the front desk to the banquet captains. Our guests loved staying at the resort. I seriously cannot say one bad thing about this place! We loved everything about it! It was a wedding dream come true.
Reviewed on 29-05-2019
Emily Noce (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-03-2019
Can’t even begin to describe how PERFECT our wedding went here. We had the full wedding on the beach and everything went absolutely perfect. Ayla Goggins, the event coordinator, was BEYOND helpful answering our millions of questions very promptly and also suggesting vendors that fit the style we were going for. We absolutely loved working with her. We also got our rehearsal, cocktail hour and reception food through the resort and it was SO DELICIOUS!! And I can’t forget to mention the beautiful beach front view from our room and all the other amenities the resort had to offer that made our stay perfect!!! Would highly recommend and if we ever decide to renew our vows over the years, we will definitely be going back!
Reviewed on 01-04-2019
Wedding Date 09-03-2019
Can’t even begin to describe how PERFECT our wedding went here. We had the full wedding on the beach and everything went absolutely perfect. Ayla Goggins, the event coordinator, was BEYOND helpful answering our millions of questions very promptly and also suggesting vendors that fit the style we were going for. We absolutely loved working with her. We also got our rehearsal, cocktail hour and reception food through the resort and it was SO DELICIOUS!! And I can’t forget to mention the beautiful beach front view from our room and all the other amenities the resort had to offer that made our stay perfect!!! Would highly recommend and if we ever decide to renew our vows over the years, we will definitely be going back!
Reviewed on 01-04-2019
Michel Sharkey (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-10-2018
Poor service, beautiful location
Reviewed on 07-11-2018
Wedding Date 18-10-2018
Poor service, beautiful location
Reviewed on 07-11-2018
Brianna Nagy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-01-2018
This Resort has sentimental value to my husband and I and family so it was no question that we would marry here. Ayla Goggin, the event coordinator, was absolutely outstanding in answering my thousands of questions in the year leading up to the wedding. The ceremony and reception were executed flawlessly, and they accommodated all of my requests with setup, food choice, and package structure. The food and service for the reception were impeccable. All of my guests are still raving about it! I couldn’t be happier with the way our wedding came together and it’s because of LBKC!
Reviewed on 25-01-2018
Wedding Date 20-01-2018
This Resort has sentimental value to my husband and I and family so it was no question that we would marry here. Ayla Goggin, the event coordinator, was absolutely outstanding in answering my thousands of questions in the year leading up to the wedding. The ceremony and reception were executed flawlessly, and they accommodated all of my requests with setup, food choice, and package structure. The food and service for the reception were impeccable. All of my guests are still raving about it! I couldn’t be happier with the way our wedding came together and it’s because of LBKC!
Reviewed on 25-01-2018
Jenny Troy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2017
WOW! I am SO thrilled we decided to have our wedding ceremony and reception at the Longboat Key club!! We got married on a Friday but started the party that Wednesday. The LBK was able to get us an early check in to the two bedroom suite on the tenth floor and it was an excellent place to have friends and family stop by! Our wedding ceremony was on the Marina Oaks lawn and simply beautiful followed by our reception at the Harbourside Marina. I met Ayla the day we went to look at the venue and her bubbly personality did not stop over the 18 months of planning! She answered all of my questions and was overly helpful!!! She made sure everything ran smooth and worked with the other event coordinator, Swanky Soiree, to make sure everything was top notch. Our family and friends really enjoyed our wedding WEEK and time we spent at the Longboat Key Club resort will forever be thankful for. Also--- Renee and his cooking staff did an AMAZING job with the taco bar for the cocktail hour and the dinner- people could not stop raving about it!!! We had a dream wedding that we will never forget. Thank you AYLA and the Longboat Key Club!! Love, Matt and Jenny Donan
Reviewed on 17-11-2017
Wedding Date 03-11-2017
WOW! I am SO thrilled we decided to have our wedding ceremony and reception at the Longboat Key club!! We got married on a Friday but started the party that Wednesday. The LBK was able to get us an early check in to the two bedroom suite on the tenth floor and it was an excellent place to have friends and family stop by! Our wedding ceremony was on the Marina Oaks lawn and simply beautiful followed by our reception at the Harbourside Marina. I met Ayla the day we went to look at the venue and her bubbly personality did not stop over the 18 months of planning! She answered all of my questions and was overly helpful!!! She made sure everything ran smooth and worked with the other event coordinator, Swanky Soiree, to make sure everything was top notch. Our family and friends really enjoyed our wedding WEEK and time we spent at the Longboat Key Club resort will forever be thankful for. Also--- Renee and his cooking staff did an AMAZING job with the taco bar for the cocktail hour and the dinner- people could not stop raving about it!!! We had a dream wedding that we will never forget. Thank you AYLA and the Longboat Key Club!! Love, Matt and Jenny Donan
Reviewed on 17-11-2017
Morgan Gibson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2018
We're so happy we went with LBKC for our wedding ceremony & reception venue! We had our ceremony outside on the Marina Lawn and our reception inside at Harborside Ballroom. Everything was so beautiful, perfect and FUN!LBKC really helped us carve out the destination wedding feel we were looking for in our Florida wedding, since we're from NYC and most guests were traveling in for the wedding. Our guests had such a blast staying at the resort, and the resort took such good care of me, my husband, our families, and our wedding party. The food was delicious, the drinks were awesome, and the waitstaff was superb.Our LBKC event manager Ayla Goggin, specifically, made our wedding weekend perfect. She is such a pleasure to work with, and had an answer for literally every little question we had throughout the whole process. She is a godsend. Thank you Ayla, and the LBKC team, for helping make our wedding wonderful!
Reviewed on 01-07-2017
Wedding Date 05-08-2018
We're so happy we went with LBKC for our wedding ceremony & reception venue! We had our ceremony outside on the Marina Lawn and our reception inside at Harborside Ballroom. Everything was so beautiful, perfect and FUN!LBKC really helped us carve out the destination wedding feel we were looking for in our Florida wedding, since we're from NYC and most guests were traveling in for the wedding. Our guests had such a blast staying at the resort, and the resort took such good care of me, my husband, our families, and our wedding party. The food was delicious, the drinks were awesome, and the waitstaff was superb.Our LBKC event manager Ayla Goggin, specifically, made our wedding weekend perfect. She is such a pleasure to work with, and had an answer for literally every little question we had throughout the whole process. She is a godsend. Thank you Ayla, and the LBKC team, for helping make our wedding wonderful!
Reviewed on 01-07-2017
Stephanie Richardson (bride) 3 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2016
The resort at the Longboat Key Club is a beautiful and amazing resort. Our wedding ceremony was on the beach and it was gorgeous! We had a small, intimate ceremony and then a private dinner by the pool catered by Sands Pointe afterwards. The staff is responsive and always had someone to answer our questions and help us with what we needed. During the time I was planning, there was quite a lot of turnover within the event staff. This process could have been handled more professionally with the Resort. We felt neglected throughout the rest of our planning process. We found out our coordinator left after checking HER FACEBOOK because I had called and sent several emails attempting to reach her. The Sands Pointe restaurant did an amazing job catering our dinner. They had turnover as well but made the process flawless and the new manager, Maria, had all the existing notes regarding our event. When we checked in that night before, the bridal suite was poolside behind the pool bar. It was a disappointment and not as promised. The resort did their best to accommodate us to a better view but we had to move into a smaller room. That was unnecessary stress I needed on my wedding day. The event coordinators are also disappointing. An event I had been planning with this resort for a year and half, visited several times and talked to several people, was thrown to the side due to a golf tournament the resort was hosting that weekend. I felt since this tournament took precedence over any other event that weekend, they should not have booked weddings. I saw my event coordinator once the entire wedding day. Thank goodness for my wonderful photographer who assisted more than needed to run the entire morning, talk to vendors, and assist with any questions I had. I would recommend this resort for its beautiful on site locations for a wedding, but I would strongly encourage any bride to hire an outside wedding planner to assist with the process, do not expect much from the coordinators.
Reviewed on 26-12-2016
Wedding Date 15-10-2016
The resort at the Longboat Key Club is a beautiful and amazing resort. Our wedding ceremony was on the beach and it was gorgeous! We had a small, intimate ceremony and then a private dinner by the pool catered by Sands Pointe afterwards. The staff is responsive and always had someone to answer our questions and help us with what we needed. During the time I was planning, there was quite a lot of turnover within the event staff. This process could have been handled more professionally with the Resort. We felt neglected throughout the rest of our planning process. We found out our coordinator left after checking HER FACEBOOK because I had called and sent several emails attempting to reach her. The Sands Pointe restaurant did an amazing job catering our dinner. They had turnover as well but made the process flawless and the new manager, Maria, had all the existing notes regarding our event. When we checked in that night before, the bridal suite was poolside behind the pool bar. It was a disappointment and not as promised. The resort did their best to accommodate us to a better view but we had to move into a smaller room. That was unnecessary stress I needed on my wedding day. The event coordinators are also disappointing. An event I had been planning with this resort for a year and half, visited several times and talked to several people, was thrown to the side due to a golf tournament the resort was hosting that weekend. I felt since this tournament took precedence over any other event that weekend, they should not have booked weddings. I saw my event coordinator once the entire wedding day. Thank goodness for my wonderful photographer who assisted more than needed to run the entire morning, talk to vendors, and assist with any questions I had. I would recommend this resort for its beautiful on site locations for a wedding, but I would strongly encourage any bride to hire an outside wedding planner to assist with the process, do not expect much from the coordinators.
Reviewed on 26-12-2016
a member (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Venue was a beautiful location for our March wedding and Kristin Bernstiel was always available for my endless amount of questions and changes. (She also sewed me into my dress after it ripped!) Our guests raved about the food, and we heard many people tell us \"my wine glass was NEVER empty!\" Service was phenomenal and bar tenders were awesome. My groom and his groomsmen loved the room they got ready in and our bride and groom suite was beautiful.\rWe did find that that everything has a fee, from signature drinks, to the delivery of welcome bags, and we weren't totally impressed with the wine list. Other than that, we were very happy with the overall experience and would recommend the venue to others.
Reviewed on 23-03-2016
Venue was a beautiful location for our March wedding and Kristin Bernstiel was always available for my endless amount of questions and changes. (She also sewed me into my dress after it ripped!) Our guests raved about the food, and we heard many people tell us \"my wine glass was NEVER empty!\" Service was phenomenal and bar tenders were awesome. My groom and his groomsmen loved the room they got ready in and our bride and groom suite was beautiful.\rWe did find that that everything has a fee, from signature drinks, to the delivery of welcome bags, and we weren't totally impressed with the wine list. Other than that, we were very happy with the overall experience and would recommend the venue to others.
Reviewed on 23-03-2016
Betsy Reed (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-01-2016
The ceremony and reception were absolutely beautiful. The Harbourside Room for the reception was so pretty and getting married on the beach was indescribable. Kristin our coordinator was so organized, patient and knowledgeable. Staff at the resort were so nice and the Banquet manager at Harbourside was ok.
Reviewed on 09-02-2016
Wedding Date 16-01-2016
The ceremony and reception were absolutely beautiful. The Harbourside Room for the reception was so pretty and getting married on the beach was indescribable. Kristin our coordinator was so organized, patient and knowledgeable. Staff at the resort were so nice and the Banquet manager at Harbourside was ok.
Reviewed on 09-02-2016
Robin Lavalli (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-09-2015
We had our September 5, 2015 ceremony on the beach and our reception for just less than 100 guests in The Harbourside Clubhouse and both were absolutely perfect. The beach was beautiful and the staff cleared and raked the beach just prior to the ceremony. The harbourside clubhouse is about 4 miles from the beach and gorgeous. The staff was very accommodating and made the evening flawless. My bridesmaids and I brought the Centerpieces to the venue and set them up and then the staff added all the finishing touches for us. Kristin was our wedding coordinator at Longboat Key Club and I don't think we asked for a single thing that she did not easily accommodate. Food was delish! Bar and bartenders were on point! I could not have asked for a better day.
Reviewed on 22-10-2015
Wedding Date 05-09-2015
We had our September 5, 2015 ceremony on the beach and our reception for just less than 100 guests in The Harbourside Clubhouse and both were absolutely perfect. The beach was beautiful and the staff cleared and raked the beach just prior to the ceremony. The harbourside clubhouse is about 4 miles from the beach and gorgeous. The staff was very accommodating and made the evening flawless. My bridesmaids and I brought the Centerpieces to the venue and set them up and then the staff added all the finishing touches for us. Kristin was our wedding coordinator at Longboat Key Club and I don't think we asked for a single thing that she did not easily accommodate. Food was delish! Bar and bartenders were on point! I could not have asked for a better day.
Reviewed on 22-10-2015
Emily Beckwith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-10-2015
As an out of town bride who wanted a beautiful event, but didn't want to get bogged down with excessive planning and small details LBKC was perfect. Kristen was our wedding planner and she truly handled everything. It was so low stress and the day of was absolutely perfect. I wouldn't have changed a thing!
Reviewed on 21-10-2015
Wedding Date 03-10-2015
As an out of town bride who wanted a beautiful event, but didn't want to get bogged down with excessive planning and small details LBKC was perfect. Kristen was our wedding planner and she truly handled everything. It was so low stress and the day of was absolutely perfect. I wouldn't have changed a thing!
Reviewed on 21-10-2015
jennifer wilson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-09-2015
This places was beautiful! The beaches water is clear, sand is white. Great staff! I really enjoyed my special day here.
Reviewed on 19-10-2015
Wedding Date 01-09-2015
This places was beautiful! The beaches water is clear, sand is white. Great staff! I really enjoyed my special day here.
Reviewed on 19-10-2015
Candice Kirkland (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-05-2015
Where do I begin? We started planning our Wedding a year prior, so a lot of money and effort went into the \"perfect day\". My husband and I are not picky or high maintenance but we felt like we were taken advantage of immensely. \rA few months after planning with Brynn, the previous Wedding Coordinator, she had left for another job. Then we were introduced to Kristin, who turned out to be amazing and on top of everything. She made me feel confident that my day who go without a hitch. Plus after all the MONEY and TIME we spent planning this once in a lifetime Wedding, it was good to trust someone with your special day. \rTwo days before the big day I get an Email (NOT a phone call) that Kristin is going to be out of town because of a Emergency. So I was then appointed to her boss. TWO days before the day! The person I spoke to over months and months of emails and phone calls was not going to be at the Wedding I had planned for a year! You could imagine my how stressed I was. \r\rHer boss then reaffirmed me that everything would be fine. So I took a leap of faith and trusted him. I knew I should of trusted my gut instincts instead...\r\rWell let me continue with the moments that went WRONG that weekend...\r\rThe Wedding Day: Everything went great until the end of the Ceremony when the \"Wedding Coordinator\" said his quick goodbye and left for the rest of the night. Kristin (my original Coordinator) told me that she would be around until Dinner was served to make sure everything went according to plan. Well that did not happen. I had to get someone to grab my expensive wooden Winebox at the ceremony, along with my other decor before the rain came in. \r\rWhen we got to the Rehearsal, there was no direction with food, service, or hospitality. My bridal party went a long time without food and drinks. I had to search for \"someone in charge\" to serve my Wedding Party. They had ONE bartender (very slow) for the whole Wedding. My guests had no direction as to when to come in to be seated and when to get up for dinner. Luckily my DJ took initiative and helped me and my family out with this. I should not be doing there job on OUR WEDDING DAY! This is what I paid thousands and thousands of dollars for!!!!! It was like nobody was in charge and knew how to run a reception.\r\rI'm not done...in the beginning of the reception, the FIRE ALARM went off. It went off for about 10 minutes. VERY LOUD and interrupted a special night. It was from the Pasta station in the small room adjacent within the Island House. I am sure I am not the first Wedding to have stations in that room, so why not take precautions so that does not happen? I had no apologies or anything for that matter. \r\rThe housekeepers were VERY RUDE and ignored my Mother when she was trying to find my room. \r\rTo put the icing on the cake...The billing Department over charged me the next day without telling me and I ended up going negative in my account. They refunded me my money but as everyone knows it is faster to take from a bank account than it is to put money back in. So I had to wait a week to get my funds back. I also go charged from my bank for over drafting. This is not something I want to deal with after my Wedding.\r\r\r\r
Reviewed on 01-07-2015
Wedding Date 16-05-2015
Where do I begin? We started planning our Wedding a year prior, so a lot of money and effort went into the \"perfect day\". My husband and I are not picky or high maintenance but we felt like we were taken advantage of immensely. \rA few months after planning with Brynn, the previous Wedding Coordinator, she had left for another job. Then we were introduced to Kristin, who turned out to be amazing and on top of everything. She made me feel confident that my day who go without a hitch. Plus after all the MONEY and TIME we spent planning this once in a lifetime Wedding, it was good to trust someone with your special day. \rTwo days before the big day I get an Email (NOT a phone call) that Kristin is going to be out of town because of a Emergency. So I was then appointed to her boss. TWO days before the day! The person I spoke to over months and months of emails and phone calls was not going to be at the Wedding I had planned for a year! You could imagine my how stressed I was. \r\rHer boss then reaffirmed me that everything would be fine. So I took a leap of faith and trusted him. I knew I should of trusted my gut instincts instead...\r\rWell let me continue with the moments that went WRONG that weekend...\r\rThe Wedding Day: Everything went great until the end of the Ceremony when the \"Wedding Coordinator\" said his quick goodbye and left for the rest of the night. Kristin (my original Coordinator) told me that she would be around until Dinner was served to make sure everything went according to plan. Well that did not happen. I had to get someone to grab my expensive wooden Winebox at the ceremony, along with my other decor before the rain came in. \r\rWhen we got to the Rehearsal, there was no direction with food, service, or hospitality. My bridal party went a long time without food and drinks. I had to search for \"someone in charge\" to serve my Wedding Party. They had ONE bartender (very slow) for the whole Wedding. My guests had no direction as to when to come in to be seated and when to get up for dinner. Luckily my DJ took initiative and helped me and my family out with this. I should not be doing there job on OUR WEDDING DAY! This is what I paid thousands and thousands of dollars for!!!!! It was like nobody was in charge and knew how to run a reception.\r\rI'm not done...in the beginning of the reception, the FIRE ALARM went off. It went off for about 10 minutes. VERY LOUD and interrupted a special night. It was from the Pasta station in the small room adjacent within the Island House. I am sure I am not the first Wedding to have stations in that room, so why not take precautions so that does not happen? I had no apologies or anything for that matter. \r\rThe housekeepers were VERY RUDE and ignored my Mother when she was trying to find my room. \r\rTo put the icing on the cake...The billing Department over charged me the next day without telling me and I ended up going negative in my account. They refunded me my money but as everyone knows it is faster to take from a bank account than it is to put money back in. So I had to wait a week to get my funds back. I also go charged from my bank for over drafting. This is not something I want to deal with after my Wedding.\r\r\r\r
Reviewed on 01-07-2015
Paula Stefan (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-12-2014
My husband and I enjoyed using the Longboat Key Club as our destination wedding. The Resort took. Are of the details and all we needed to do was enjoy our day! Highly recommend. The food was fantastic and a great variety. Definitely look into this facility for your venue.
Reviewed on 29-12-2014
Wedding Date 27-12-2014
My husband and I enjoyed using the Longboat Key Club as our destination wedding. The Resort took. Are of the details and all we needed to do was enjoy our day! Highly recommend. The food was fantastic and a great variety. Definitely look into this facility for your venue.
Reviewed on 29-12-2014
Michelle Walther (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-12-2013
We got married 12/22 at LBKC. The ceremony was on the beach and the cocktail hour and reception were in the John Ringling East room. We had about 30 people there. Everything was perfect. We worked with Lauren Kincaid for the planning process and the day of the event. She was awesome. \rWe used the intimate wedding package and chose to pay per drink for the open bar because we didn't have a lot of heavy drinkers attending. This worked out well and definitely saved us a bit of money. \rFood and service was delicious.\rWe planned the wedding from afar so it was really nice to have a list of recommended vendors from LBKC. I chose all of our vendors off of this list and didn't have any problems with any of them.\rIf I was going to have another wedding I would definitely want it to be at LBKC again!
Reviewed on 09-01-2014
Wedding Date 22-12-2013
We got married 12/22 at LBKC. The ceremony was on the beach and the cocktail hour and reception were in the John Ringling East room. We had about 30 people there. Everything was perfect. We worked with Lauren Kincaid for the planning process and the day of the event. She was awesome. \rWe used the intimate wedding package and chose to pay per drink for the open bar because we didn't have a lot of heavy drinkers attending. This worked out well and definitely saved us a bit of money. \rFood and service was delicious.\rWe planned the wedding from afar so it was really nice to have a list of recommended vendors from LBKC. I chose all of our vendors off of this list and didn't have any problems with any of them.\rIf I was going to have another wedding I would definitely want it to be at LBKC again!
Reviewed on 09-01-2014
Melissa Banks (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-04-2013
The venue was absolutely perfect. The island house was amazing on the golf course, beautiful view and getting Married on the beach was indescribable. Lauren our coordinator was so organized, patient and knowledgeable. Staff were so nice and waited on you hand and foot. This place is amazing at what they do and walked us through every step, especially being out of state!
Reviewed on 07-05-2013
Wedding Date 20-04-2013
The venue was absolutely perfect. The island house was amazing on the golf course, beautiful view and getting Married on the beach was indescribable. Lauren our coordinator was so organized, patient and knowledgeable. Staff were so nice and waited on you hand and foot. This place is amazing at what they do and walked us through every step, especially being out of state!
Reviewed on 07-05-2013
Katie Trachok (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-12-2012
Everything about the wedding was great. Only complaint was the wedding planner that was a bit unaccommodating at times. It should be your day and she is the wedding planner - you should not feel uncomfortable approaching her with a request.
Reviewed on 16-01-2013
Wedding Date 30-12-2012
Everything about the wedding was great. Only complaint was the wedding planner that was a bit unaccommodating at times. It should be your day and she is the wedding planner - you should not feel uncomfortable approaching her with a request.
Reviewed on 16-01-2013
Amanda Whitt (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-08-2012
My husband and I found this gem of a resort after searching for reception locations for a month. We wanted a place that was casual, yet elegant, had an outdoor area, great views, an incredible dance floor, and awesome food.\rWe certainly found it in Longboat Key Club and Resort. \rThe $11,000 food and beverage minimum was a pleasant surprise, and as a military couple, the Harbourside Dining area for our reception was free of charge. \rSince our party was larger (105 guests), our reception was at Harbourside, with a view of the marina. We were placed in the capable hands of Event Coordinator Lauren (after two of our other coordinators decided to leave the resort), who made everything picture perfect to capture our wedding vision (casual but classy).\rAgain, as a military couple, we received 2 free nights at the resort, and received 15% off for the \"I Do\" package for having our wedding at a non-peak time (August). Included in the package was a full open bar (they even took care of our special beer requests, free of charge!), a cake (Pastries by Design created a BEAUTIFUL cupcake display and cake topper for us!), an incredible buffet spread (raw bar, steak carving station, awesome salads, a vegetable display, FL cioppino, etc), 5 butler passed hors d'oeuvres and a fruit display, the Harbourside Dining area (groups larger than 50), linens, chair covers and sashes, napkins, plates, etc, 2 free nights at the resort, a wedding coordinator to take care of EVERYTHING (Lauren was AMAZING and took care of so much for me!), and a fantastic time. People are still telling me that the best food they've ever eaten was at our wedding.\rIt was gorgeous and the perfect place for a wedding.\r\rThe only reasons why I didn't give five stars: \r1. We were so excited to have a wedding coordinator, but ended up having 3...the first two left, leaving us in the very capable hands of Lauren. However, we didn't get much communication with our previous two coordinators as they were leaving and it made things a little confusing for us. Still, Lauren made up for it times 10 and was just fabulous and a huge help!! (She really boosts it back up to five :) )\r2. The Harbourside Dining area is actually on the golf course and not at the resort where you stay. Since we were having an open bar and all out of town guests, this was a bit of an inconvenience because we had to find transportation for our guests back to the resort (3 miles south). It was an easy fix with a trolley, but it added an extra $2,000 to our budget. Note, however, that if your guest list is smaller than 50, you can have your reception at the actual resort to fix this problem.\r\rOtherwise, this was AMAZING, a great value, and the food was DELICIOUS!\r
Reviewed on 17-10-2012
Wedding Date 25-08-2012
My husband and I found this gem of a resort after searching for reception locations for a month. We wanted a place that was casual, yet elegant, had an outdoor area, great views, an incredible dance floor, and awesome food.\rWe certainly found it in Longboat Key Club and Resort. \rThe $11,000 food and beverage minimum was a pleasant surprise, and as a military couple, the Harbourside Dining area for our reception was free of charge. \rSince our party was larger (105 guests), our reception was at Harbourside, with a view of the marina. We were placed in the capable hands of Event Coordinator Lauren (after two of our other coordinators decided to leave the resort), who made everything picture perfect to capture our wedding vision (casual but classy).\rAgain, as a military couple, we received 2 free nights at the resort, and received 15% off for the \"I Do\" package for having our wedding at a non-peak time (August). Included in the package was a full open bar (they even took care of our special beer requests, free of charge!), a cake (Pastries by Design created a BEAUTIFUL cupcake display and cake topper for us!), an incredible buffet spread (raw bar, steak carving station, awesome salads, a vegetable display, FL cioppino, etc), 5 butler passed hors d'oeuvres and a fruit display, the Harbourside Dining area (groups larger than 50), linens, chair covers and sashes, napkins, plates, etc, 2 free nights at the resort, a wedding coordinator to take care of EVERYTHING (Lauren was AMAZING and took care of so much for me!), and a fantastic time. People are still telling me that the best food they've ever eaten was at our wedding.\rIt was gorgeous and the perfect place for a wedding.\r\rThe only reasons why I didn't give five stars: \r1. We were so excited to have a wedding coordinator, but ended up having 3...the first two left, leaving us in the very capable hands of Lauren. However, we didn't get much communication with our previous two coordinators as they were leaving and it made things a little confusing for us. Still, Lauren made up for it times 10 and was just fabulous and a huge help!! (She really boosts it back up to five :) )\r2. The Harbourside Dining area is actually on the golf course and not at the resort where you stay. Since we were having an open bar and all out of town guests, this was a bit of an inconvenience because we had to find transportation for our guests back to the resort (3 miles south). It was an easy fix with a trolley, but it added an extra $2,000 to our budget. Note, however, that if your guest list is smaller than 50, you can have your reception at the actual resort to fix this problem.\r\rOtherwise, this was AMAZING, a great value, and the food was DELICIOUS!\r
Reviewed on 17-10-2012
Ashley Johnston (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-07-2012
Everyone at LBKC was amazing and helped to make our day everything we could have imagined and so much more. They were all very supportive and gave us options to create a special day.
Reviewed on 24-07-2012
Wedding Date 07-07-2012
Everyone at LBKC was amazing and helped to make our day everything we could have imagined and so much more. They were all very supportive and gave us options to create a special day.
Reviewed on 24-07-2012
Carrie Sermersheim (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2012
OMG, what a beautiful wedding! The LBKC team was AMAZING. The service was phenomenal, the food incredible, and Cloe…unbelievable! \r\rWe honestly had the best day of our lives, our guest continue to rave that it was the “most elegant wedding they have ever been to!\"\r \rI knew you guys were good, but this blew our expectations out of the water!! \r \rThanks again!
Reviewed on 22-06-2012
Wedding Date 08-06-2012
OMG, what a beautiful wedding! The LBKC team was AMAZING. The service was phenomenal, the food incredible, and Cloe…unbelievable! \r\rWe honestly had the best day of our lives, our guest continue to rave that it was the “most elegant wedding they have ever been to!\"\r \rI knew you guys were good, but this blew our expectations out of the water!! \r \rThanks again!
Reviewed on 22-06-2012
Mandy Huggins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-04-2012
I can't say enough good things about this venue. Our ceremony was on the beach, and our reception was in the Island House. Cloe ended up taking over our planning, and she was determined to make our beach wedding happen despite the questionable weather. Luckily, it did not rain, and everything was perfect! The reception site was perfect for our small party (65 ish), and the food (Floridian buffet) was amazing. After shopping around wedding venues in both South and West Florida, we are so happy we chose this resort. The price was reasonable, and Cloe and her staff were extremely helfpul. We have absolutely no complaints - except that we wish we would have spent more time at the resort! I would absolutely recommend Longboat Key Club and Resort without hesitation.
Reviewed on 09-05-2012
Wedding Date 29-04-2012
I can't say enough good things about this venue. Our ceremony was on the beach, and our reception was in the Island House. Cloe ended up taking over our planning, and she was determined to make our beach wedding happen despite the questionable weather. Luckily, it did not rain, and everything was perfect! The reception site was perfect for our small party (65 ish), and the food (Floridian buffet) was amazing. After shopping around wedding venues in both South and West Florida, we are so happy we chose this resort. The price was reasonable, and Cloe and her staff were extremely helfpul. We have absolutely no complaints - except that we wish we would have spent more time at the resort! I would absolutely recommend Longboat Key Club and Resort without hesitation.
Reviewed on 09-05-2012
Lesleigh Kulka (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-04-2011
Cloe was so, so, so helpful in creating our romantic, casual destination wedding. She was quick to respond to information requests and made us feel that she genuinely cared. Although there were some rediculous \"service charges\" for minor requests, the overall cost of the ceremony/reception was reasonable.
Reviewed on 20-06-2011
Wedding Date 03-04-2011
Cloe was so, so, so helpful in creating our romantic, casual destination wedding. She was quick to respond to information requests and made us feel that she genuinely cared. Although there were some rediculous \"service charges\" for minor requests, the overall cost of the ceremony/reception was reasonable.
Reviewed on 20-06-2011
Amanda Shocklee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-11-2010
I had my reception at the Harbourside location of Longboat Key Club and Resort. The staff were friendly, professional and helpful. I was planning my wedding long distance and they really worked with me both over the phone and through email in any way they could. The reception was beautiful and everything went very smoothly. I would definitely use them again!
Reviewed on 16-12-2010
Wedding Date 20-11-2010
I had my reception at the Harbourside location of Longboat Key Club and Resort. The staff were friendly, professional and helpful. I was planning my wedding long distance and they really worked with me both over the phone and through email in any way they could. The reception was beautiful and everything went very smoothly. I would definitely use them again!
Reviewed on 16-12-2010
Elizabeth Crenshaw (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-06-2010
My daughter and future son-in-law wanted a beach resort style wedding. After meeting with the staff at Long Boat Key we knew we were in the right place. The entire4 experience was wonderful! Once things were picked out, the staff took over! The wedding day was wonderful! I was able to spend time with my daughter, the bride, and didn't have to worry about any of the details. It was worth every penny!!!
Reviewed on 02-12-2010
Wedding Date 26-06-2010
My daughter and future son-in-law wanted a beach resort style wedding. After meeting with the staff at Long Boat Key we knew we were in the right place. The entire4 experience was wonderful! Once things were picked out, the staff took over! The wedding day was wonderful! I was able to spend time with my daughter, the bride, and didn't have to worry about any of the details. It was worth every penny!!!
Reviewed on 02-12-2010
Erin Kingsley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-12-2009
My 1 year anniversary is next week on December 12th and there were not too many days this past year that I didn't think about my wedding at Longboat Key Club. I really wish that I could do it again this year!\rWhen my mom and I walked into the hotel and meet Cloe Drapkin- I knew that this was where my \"dream come true\" wedding was going to come to life. We had gone to check out other hotels and as we were taking the tour with Cloe, werealized that no other place was going to cut it. \rI loved that Cloe really listened to what we wanted our wedding to be. There was no cookie cutter wedding package pushed on us or any grandiose wedding element that she knew would put us over our budget. She was helping us plan the most important day of our lives like she has known us for year. I can't thank her enough for that. \rOur guests still talk about the wedding (and the food at our reception) and how it was such an amazing vacation for them. The pool (and poolside bar) is awesome, the bike rental was great for our guests, the restaurants are delicious and the spa is a dream. What more could any bride or groom ask for?\rI can't write a review and not mention the food at the reception. Not only do our guests still talk about the food, but most people say that it was the best \"wedding food\" that they have ever had. Yes, it was more expensive than other places, but it was worth every single penny. I had always heard that people really don't care about the food at weddings. Honestly, I don't remember what we ate at 99% of the weddign we have been to. Let me tell you- when it is as good as it was at Longboat Key...people care and people talk about it for months after!! I wouldn't have changed a thing.\rOverall, having our wedding at Longboat Key Club was the best decision we ever made. There is not one day that I regret one single decision we made. I could never have done it without the help of everyone at the hotel. \rErin & Joe Chicago, ILMarried at Longboat Key Club & Resort 12/12/09
Reviewed on 02-12-2010
Wedding Date 12-12-2009
My 1 year anniversary is next week on December 12th and there were not too many days this past year that I didn't think about my wedding at Longboat Key Club. I really wish that I could do it again this year!\rWhen my mom and I walked into the hotel and meet Cloe Drapkin- I knew that this was where my \"dream come true\" wedding was going to come to life. We had gone to check out other hotels and as we were taking the tour with Cloe, werealized that no other place was going to cut it. \rI loved that Cloe really listened to what we wanted our wedding to be. There was no cookie cutter wedding package pushed on us or any grandiose wedding element that she knew would put us over our budget. She was helping us plan the most important day of our lives like she has known us for year. I can't thank her enough for that. \rOur guests still talk about the wedding (and the food at our reception) and how it was such an amazing vacation for them. The pool (and poolside bar) is awesome, the bike rental was great for our guests, the restaurants are delicious and the spa is a dream. What more could any bride or groom ask for?\rI can't write a review and not mention the food at the reception. Not only do our guests still talk about the food, but most people say that it was the best \"wedding food\" that they have ever had. Yes, it was more expensive than other places, but it was worth every single penny. I had always heard that people really don't care about the food at weddings. Honestly, I don't remember what we ate at 99% of the weddign we have been to. Let me tell you- when it is as good as it was at Longboat Key...people care and people talk about it for months after!! I wouldn't have changed a thing.\rOverall, having our wedding at Longboat Key Club was the best decision we ever made. There is not one day that I regret one single decision we made. I could never have done it without the help of everyone at the hotel. \rErin & Joe Chicago, ILMarried at Longboat Key Club & Resort 12/12/09
Reviewed on 02-12-2010
Gina Spinazze (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-10-2008
We were married at the LBKC in October of 2008. It's been over two years, and our wedding guests are still raving about the location/venue/setting/amazing party!\rWe were married on the beach(perfectly private), had cocktail hour at the pool and took trolleys to Harbourside for our reception. The evening flowed well and no one was bored with the changing scenery- all was gorgeous.\rLiving in Los Angeles could have made planning a wedding in Florida difficult, however Cloe, our wedding planner, is top notch, and uber-organized, all my stresses of cross-country planning were eliminated.\rMany of our guests stayed at the LBKC and were so pleased with their rooms and the amenities.\rOur memories and photos of the night are the best reminder of such an amazing time. \rI told my Dad as we walked down the aisle, that this was everything I had always imagined. Hands down, the ideal setting for my me and my husband.\rWe continue to visit our special beach and LBK club every year.
Reviewed on 01-12-2010
Wedding Date 18-10-2008
We were married at the LBKC in October of 2008. It's been over two years, and our wedding guests are still raving about the location/venue/setting/amazing party!\rWe were married on the beach(perfectly private), had cocktail hour at the pool and took trolleys to Harbourside for our reception. The evening flowed well and no one was bored with the changing scenery- all was gorgeous.\rLiving in Los Angeles could have made planning a wedding in Florida difficult, however Cloe, our wedding planner, is top notch, and uber-organized, all my stresses of cross-country planning were eliminated.\rMany of our guests stayed at the LBKC and were so pleased with their rooms and the amenities.\rOur memories and photos of the night are the best reminder of such an amazing time. \rI told my Dad as we walked down the aisle, that this was everything I had always imagined. Hands down, the ideal setting for my me and my husband.\rWe continue to visit our special beach and LBK club every year.
Reviewed on 01-12-2010
Jody Dennis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-04-2010
The Longboat Key Club and Resort exceeded all of my expectations for my April 2010 wedding. Bonnie was extremely attentive and her service was impecable. All of our guests commented on the beauty and overall service of our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. You cannot go wrong by having your wedding and/or reception at Longboat Key Club.
Reviewed on 29-11-2010
Wedding Date 10-04-2010
The Longboat Key Club and Resort exceeded all of my expectations for my April 2010 wedding. Bonnie was extremely attentive and her service was impecable. All of our guests commented on the beauty and overall service of our rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. You cannot go wrong by having your wedding and/or reception at Longboat Key Club.
Reviewed on 29-11-2010
lisa beck (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-10-2009
We had our fall 2009 rehearsal dinner and reception at the beautiful LBKC. There is so much to offer! The rehearsal was held at the Harbourside location (bayside) whereas the wedding reception was Islandside (Gulf). The service was impecable down to the very last detail. Any last minute requests were handled with efficiency and no stress! We also celebrated our honeymoon without even leaving the resort! There are boundless opportunites here...tennis, beach, bikes, golf, spa, etc! I would choose this location again in a second!
Reviewed on 24-11-2010
Wedding Date 03-10-2009
We had our fall 2009 rehearsal dinner and reception at the beautiful LBKC. There is so much to offer! The rehearsal was held at the Harbourside location (bayside) whereas the wedding reception was Islandside (Gulf). The service was impecable down to the very last detail. Any last minute requests were handled with efficiency and no stress! We also celebrated our honeymoon without even leaving the resort! There are boundless opportunites here...tennis, beach, bikes, golf, spa, etc! I would choose this location again in a second!
Reviewed on 24-11-2010
Perla Ramos (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-09-2010
Where to start? All about the LBKC is mystical and magnificent. From the wedding planning with the knowledgeable and talented Wedding Specialists to the execution of the event you feel like a true queen & king. The Harbourside facility is truly a beautiful place to host your wedding reception. The room overlooks the marina and has a gorgeous lawn area to host your ceremony. My husband and I loved every minute of our party and the best of all was hearing everyone commenting on how beautiful everything was. If you are looking for great service, exceptional food & perfect location look no further this is the place to be. Al I have to say is thank you to the wonderful Cloe Drapkin. She made every detail perfect and gave us a perfect day for us to remember forever!!!!
Reviewed on 23-11-2010
Wedding Date 19-09-2010
Where to start? All about the LBKC is mystical and magnificent. From the wedding planning with the knowledgeable and talented Wedding Specialists to the execution of the event you feel like a true queen & king. The Harbourside facility is truly a beautiful place to host your wedding reception. The room overlooks the marina and has a gorgeous lawn area to host your ceremony. My husband and I loved every minute of our party and the best of all was hearing everyone commenting on how beautiful everything was. If you are looking for great service, exceptional food & perfect location look no further this is the place to be. Al I have to say is thank you to the wonderful Cloe Drapkin. She made every detail perfect and gave us a perfect day for us to remember forever!!!!
Reviewed on 23-11-2010
Jessica Reynolds (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-10-2010
From the planning to the execution, Longboat Key Club & Resort is exceptional in every way as a wedding host. My husband and I really could not have asked for more! We held our ceremony on their beautiful, private beach. Trust me, private really does make a difference! Our reception was wonderful and our guests could not stop commenting on how much fun they had and how great the food tasted. The level of service at Longboat Key Club & Resort is unparalleled. Brian and I truly felt as if we did not have to worry about a thing! And that was a huge relief on our stressed out minds. Cloe Drapkin was our coordinator, and without her, I don't know how we could have done everything. She is personable and proficient...the best! All in all, our experience completely exceeded our expectations in every way. I couldn't have imagined a better wedding day for us.
Reviewed on 23-11-2010
Wedding Date 23-10-2010
From the planning to the execution, Longboat Key Club & Resort is exceptional in every way as a wedding host. My husband and I really could not have asked for more! We held our ceremony on their beautiful, private beach. Trust me, private really does make a difference! Our reception was wonderful and our guests could not stop commenting on how much fun they had and how great the food tasted. The level of service at Longboat Key Club & Resort is unparalleled. Brian and I truly felt as if we did not have to worry about a thing! And that was a huge relief on our stressed out minds. Cloe Drapkin was our coordinator, and without her, I don't know how we could have done everything. She is personable and proficient...the best! All in all, our experience completely exceeded our expectations in every way. I couldn't have imagined a better wedding day for us.
Reviewed on 23-11-2010
Theresa Conley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-12-2008
My husband and I were married in December 2008 at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. LBK is an amazing resort on a normal day, so for a special day, a beach ceremony and beautiful reception is only that much better. Pristine white sand, private beach, first class accomodations and cuisine. Everything was amazing! My family and friends had a great time and I still get compliments on the wedding, the band, the flowers, everything. Truly so special.\rI would highly recommend Ms. Cloe Drapkin as your wedding planner as she was professional, accomodating and great to work with. She made the actual day of our wedding run smoothly and I did not have to worry about a thing. I had other things to drive me nuts but not the wedding event itself. Cloe and her team were great.\rYou pay for the service and quality at LBK and it was completely worth it!
Reviewed on 23-11-2010
47 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.81 out of 5.0Wedding Date 06-12-2008
My husband and I were married in December 2008 at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. LBK is an amazing resort on a normal day, so for a special day, a beach ceremony and beautiful reception is only that much better. Pristine white sand, private beach, first class accomodations and cuisine. Everything was amazing! My family and friends had a great time and I still get compliments on the wedding, the band, the flowers, everything. Truly so special.\rI would highly recommend Ms. Cloe Drapkin as your wedding planner as she was professional, accomodating and great to work with. She made the actual day of our wedding run smoothly and I did not have to worry about a thing. I had other things to drive me nuts but not the wedding event itself. Cloe and her team were great.\rYou pay for the service and quality at LBK and it was completely worth it!
Reviewed on 23-11-2010
Contact Info for The Resort at Longboat Key Club
| Contact | Value |
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| https://www.facebook.com/weddingsatlongboatkeyclubandresort/?fref=ts | |
| X (Twitter) | The Resort at Longboat Key Club |
| longboat key club weddings | |
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| Website | www.longboatkeyclub.com |
| Phone | (941) 387-1609 |
| Address | 220 Sands Point Road, Longboat Key, FL, 34228-0000 |
| weddings@longboatkeyclub.com |
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Meet the The Resort at Longboat Key Club Team
Ayla Goggin (Events Director) My name is Ayla (yes, like Kayla without the K) and I have been the Wedding Specialist at the resort for about 3 years now. My background is in hospitality with degrees in Culinary Arts, Food Service Management and a Masters in Business Administration. I have a passion for all things wedding related and can never say no to a toasted bagel with cream cheese. I’d love to talk more with you about how we can make your dream wedding come true here with us! Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can assist you in any way.
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