Best Time of Year
to Get Married on Anna Maria Island...
Congratulations, you're engaged.
Now you're planning a romantic beach wedding on beautiful Anna Maria Island. It’s going to be PERFECT…right?
Well, it can be so long as you pay attention to detail when you make your plans.
For example the weather. You're planning a beach wedding, remember?
What is the best time of year to get married on the beaches of Anna Maria Island?
Well, the truth is...
Everything fluctuates on Anna Maria Island, including prices and the weather, depending on the time of year you decide to say your wedding vows.
However...
Any time of year is a great time to be married on Anna Maria Island.
The time of year you choose to get married is a personal preference. Just keep in mind the average high and low temperatures.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
| January | 71.2 | 48.9 | 60.1 |
| February | 72.5 | 50.4 | 61.3 |
| March | 77.0 | 55.4 | 66.2 |
| April | 81.7 | 58.6 | 70.0 |
| May | 86.5 | 64.4 | 75.6 |
| June | 89.6 | 70.0 | 80.0 |
| July | 90.7 | 71.8 | 81.3 |
| August | 90.9 | 72.1 | 81.7 |
| September | 89.1 | 71.2 | 80.2 |
| October | 84.6 | 64.4 | 74.5 |
| November | 78.4 | 57.0 | 67.6 |
| December | 73.4 | 51.1 | 62.2 |
Peak Season on Anna Maria Island
January through April is peak season on Anna Maria Island, so if you plan and getting married then, you should book all of your needs plenty early to ensure enough time for all your wedding preparations.
Anna Maria Island Seasonal Weather
Anna Maria Island has four distinctive seasons.
- In mid-October, the summer Caribbean trade winds are blocked by the first northern cold front.
- Temperatures drop to the 70's overnight, as does the humidity.
- Not far from the Dec. 22 winter solstice, strong cold fronts reach Southwest Florida.
- The days are mostly warm and sunny; nights call for sweaters and light jackets.
By spring, the dry, cloudless days reach temperatures in the 70's and 80's with cool, crisp evenings.
- Afternoons are punctuated by "sea breezes" from the Gulf which dwindle at sunset.
- The trade winds typically influence the climate by mid-May, daytime temperatures up around the 90 degree mark.
- Steady breezes and gentle rainstorms lend to comfortable and refreshing evenings.
- Another summer weather plus is watching an Anna Maria Island sunset with its colorful afterglow along the Gulf horizon.
- The annual average temperature is 74.8 degrees Fahrenheit. The annual average rainfall is 55.67 inches.
Below you'll find both... high and low monthly temperatures... and average rain fall for each month of the year.
MONTHLY TEMPERATURES
HIGHS /LOWS
Average year-round temperature : 74.8 degrees
Average summer temperature: 80.1 degrees
Average winter temperature: 68.5 degrees
| Jan...... 71.8--50.0 | Feb......72.6--50.9 | Mar......77.1-- 55.7 |
| Apr......82.0--59.6 | May.....86.9-- 65.0 | June......89.5--69.9 |
| July......90.6--71.8 | Aug......90.7--72.1 | Sep......89.4--71.5 |
| Oct......84.4--64.6 | Nov.....78.3--56.8 | Dec.....73.2--51.1 |
MONTHLY RAINFALL
Average rainfall: 55.7 inches
| January 2.77 | February 3.03 | March 2.928 |
| April 2.02 | May 3.24 | June 7.38 |
| July 8.82 | August 9.6 | September 8.45 |
| October 3.10 | November 1.97 | December 2.37 |
Anna Maria Island Wedding FAQ
Are blood tests required?
No blood tests are needed to get married in the state of Florida.
What kind of ceremony can we have?
Civil, religious, church or interfaith ceremonies.
How do we get a marriage license?
To get married on Anna Maria Island, you will need to contact the Manatee County, FL Clerk of the Circuit Court or any county in Florida. You can save time and complete your marriage license application online.
Go to http://www.manateeclerk.com/ClerkServices/MarriageLic/license.htm
How do I get my wedding dress there safely?
Contact your airline in advance. Some airlines may allow you to bring your dress with you in the cabin and place it in a closet.
Do I need a permit to get married on the beach?
No permit is needed if you are only having a small wedding on the beach. However, if you have parking issues, music, a band or would like to erect a temporary structure on the beach, you might need one. It is best to call the local police department before your event to make sure everything runs smoothly.
What is the best time of day to get married on the beach?
The best time to set your ceremony for photographs is one hour before sunset.
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