Grace River Island
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $8,000 for off-peak dates, and $9,000 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $7,000
Guest capacity
Up to 100 seated guests
About this venue
Grace River Island Resort is a stunning private tropical island sunset wedding venue that can host up to 80 guests (up to 90 with children) and a large house that sleeps 20 and is located in the middle of the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, Florida. Most people check in on Thursday or Friday and check out on Sunday or Monday, making it a relaxing wedding weekend. The island is accessible by a land bridge, creating a sense of serenity while still being close to the city. This luxurious resort is well-suited to host sunset weddings ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, destination weddings, and couples hoping to escape for their honeymoon. The owners Mike and Karen Peterson hope that their island serves as a relaxing space for such a magical occasion. It is place that you and your guests will remember forever!
Our event spaces
Reception Deck On The Water
The best private deck on the water in Florida
Our 2000 sq ft deck is raised up directly on the water surrounded by bamboo, coconut trees and other tropical foliage. There are 600 market lights overhead and LED lights surrounding the deck. The area is spacious enough for a sweetheart table, round tables for guests, DJ, dancing area, bar, buffet tables, desert table, memories table and more. It is the perfect place for a private reception that you and your guests will remember forever.
Guest capacity
10-80 Seated
10-80 Standing
Square footage
2,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Raised deck directly on the water, Overhead Market Lighting LED lights surrounding the deck, Sweetheart table, Round tables for guests, Serving tables, DJ/Dance area, Bar area Desert area, Memories area, and memories that will last a lifetime!
Courtyard Cocktail Hour
The most beautiful outdoor cocktail hour location in Fort Myers and possibly the whole state of Florida.
This cocktail hour location is an upscale look for your guests who will enjoy themselves while mingling with other guests. The sun will be setting as they enjoy our golden sunsets over the water. They will be making memories that will last a lifetime.
Guest capacity
10-80 Seated
10-80 Standing
Ideal for
Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
We include comfy outdoor wicker furniture, high top cocktail tables with white linens, serving tables, tropical palm trees and foliage and a sunset that can not be beat!
Rehearsal/Welcome Dinner
Impress your wedding party and close family as you show them where you are getting married the next day.
You will be greeting by a large ceremony area, pool deck with tables and chairs to relax and enjoy dinner and drinks while the sun is setting. And an air conditioned indoor sun room with a large live edge table which seats 24 guests. Re-connect with family and friend as your prepare for your wedding day!
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Up to 80 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Live edge table that seats 24 people, Large pool deck with tables and chairs for dinner and drinks, large ceremony area that can setup with lawn games for a casual time with family and friends, and couches by the water for toasting the sunset.
Indoor Air Conditioned Clubhouse
Beautiful backup space to come inside if it is too hot, too cold, or rainy.
Our indoor clubhouse features a beautiful white oak floor, and white curtains to add beauty while improving the acoustics. Spacious enough to hold 80 people. You can utilize this space during the wedding day for guests to relax and escape the Florida sun, cool dinner alternative or desert reception during the dancing hour.
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Up to 80 Standing
Square footage
1,200
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
White oak floor, white acoustic curtains, reception tables, serving tables, chairs and white lines on everything.
Bridal Suite
Elegant Bridal Suite
Bright and Spacious Wedding Appointed Decor Air Conditioned Bridal Suite with 2 bathrooms, 4 mirrors, refrigerator, microwave, TV, steamer, make up chairs, outside deck, etc
Guest capacity
10-80 Seated
10-80 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
2 bathrooms, 4 mirrors, refrigerator, microwave, TV, steamer, make up chairs, outside deck, etc
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Grooms Room
Masculine Getting Ready Room
Masculine touches abound with cold AC, marble fireplace, granite mantel, dude chairs, large couch, refrigerator, wet bar, mirror, game closet, large bathroom, Satellite/Roku TV and plenty of room to spread out.
Guest capacity
10-80 Seated
10-80 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
cold AC, marble fireplace, granite mantel, dude chairs, large couch, refrigerator, wet bar, mirror, game closet, large bathroom and Satellite/Roku TV.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Overnight Accomodations
Come relax and enjoy our newly remodeled estate home on the water as your finalize your wedding preparations, your wedding day, and fun the day after.
Our large waterfront estate home sleeps 20 people with 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms allowing for extended time with family and friend while preparing for your wedding, having a rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, getting ready on the day of your wedding, and spending more time the day after the wedding with family and friend enjoying a brunch, lunch, bbq, pool party, lawn games, saltwater pool, kayaking, fishing, etc.
Guest capacity
1-20 Seated
1-20 Standing
Square footage
4,750
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Think of the treatment you would expect from a luxery AirBNB property. Abundant towels for each bathroom, soap, shampoo, conditioner, TP, paper towels, fully stocked kitchen and prep kitchen, TVs in every bedroom, large live-edge table that seats up to 24 people, salt-water pool, pool towels, many lawn games and stunning sunrises and sunsets.
Room cost
$2000/night
Wedding Ceremony
This large grassy area overlooks the water and boasts a front-row seat to the sunset over the river.
This unique and stunning setting is what brides are looking for when they have a vision of a private sunset wedding over the water.
Guest capacity
10-80 Seated
10-80 Standing
Square footage
10,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
2-post arbor, round arbor or cross (you can rent a 4-post, octagon, etc), White padded resin chairs, Artificial turf (always looks amazing and allows for heels), Stunning water and sunset views, Amazing tropical setting with palm trees and warm tropical breezes. A memory you and your guests will cherish forever!
Reception Deck On The Water
The best private deck on the water in Florida
Our 2000 sq ft deck is raised up directly on the water surrounded by bamboo, coconut trees and other tropical foliage. There are 600 market lights overhead and LED lights surrounding the deck. The area is spacious enough for a sweetheart table, round tables for guests, DJ, dancing area, bar, buffet tables, desert table, memories table and more. It is the perfect place for a private reception that you and your guests will remember forever.
Guest capacity
10-80 Seated
10-80 Standing
Square footage
2,000
Ideal for
Wedding reception, Wedding ceremony, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Raised deck directly on the water, Overhead Market Lighting LED lights surrounding the deck, Sweetheart table, Round tables for guests, Serving tables, DJ/Dance area, Bar area Desert area, Memories area, and memories that will last a lifetime!
Courtyard Cocktail Hour
The most beautiful outdoor cocktail hour location in Fort Myers and possibly the whole state of Florida.
This cocktail hour location is an upscale look for your guests who will enjoy themselves while mingling with other guests. The sun will be setting as they enjoy our golden sunsets over the water. They will be making memories that will last a lifetime.
Guest capacity
10-80 Seated
10-80 Standing
Ideal for
Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
We include comfy outdoor wicker furniture, high top cocktail tables with white linens, serving tables, tropical palm trees and foliage and a sunset that can not be beat!
Rehearsal/Welcome Dinner
Impress your wedding party and close family as you show them where you are getting married the next day.
You will be greeting by a large ceremony area, pool deck with tables and chairs to relax and enjoy dinner and drinks while the sun is setting. And an air conditioned indoor sun room with a large live edge table which seats 24 guests. Re-connect with family and friend as your prepare for your wedding day!
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Up to 80 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Live edge table that seats 24 people, Large pool deck with tables and chairs for dinner and drinks, large ceremony area that can setup with lawn games for a casual time with family and friends, and couches by the water for toasting the sunset.
Indoor Air Conditioned Clubhouse
Beautiful backup space to come inside if it is too hot, too cold, or rainy.
Our indoor clubhouse features a beautiful white oak floor, and white curtains to add beauty while improving the acoustics. Spacious enough to hold 80 people. You can utilize this space during the wedding day for guests to relax and escape the Florida sun, cool dinner alternative or desert reception during the dancing hour.
Guest capacity
Up to 80 Seated
Up to 80 Standing
Square footage
1,200
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
White oak floor, white acoustic curtains, reception tables, serving tables, chairs and white lines on everything.
Bridal Suite
Elegant Bridal Suite
Bright and Spacious Wedding Appointed Decor Air Conditioned Bridal Suite with 2 bathrooms, 4 mirrors, refrigerator, microwave, TV, steamer, make up chairs, outside deck, etc
Guest capacity
10-80 Seated
10-80 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
2 bathrooms, 4 mirrors, refrigerator, microwave, TV, steamer, make up chairs, outside deck, etc
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Grooms Room
Masculine Getting Ready Room
Masculine touches abound with cold AC, marble fireplace, granite mantel, dude chairs, large couch, refrigerator, wet bar, mirror, game closet, large bathroom, Satellite/Roku TV and plenty of room to spread out.
Guest capacity
10-80 Seated
10-80 Standing
Square footage
500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
cold AC, marble fireplace, granite mantel, dude chairs, large couch, refrigerator, wet bar, mirror, game closet, large bathroom and Satellite/Roku TV.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Overnight Accomodations
Come relax and enjoy our newly remodeled estate home on the water as your finalize your wedding preparations, your wedding day, and fun the day after.
Our large waterfront estate home sleeps 20 people with 6 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms allowing for extended time with family and friend while preparing for your wedding, having a rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, getting ready on the day of your wedding, and spending more time the day after the wedding with family and friend enjoying a brunch, lunch, bbq, pool party, lawn games, saltwater pool, kayaking, fishing, etc.
Guest capacity
1-20 Seated
1-20 Standing
Square footage
4,750
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
Think of the treatment you would expect from a luxery AirBNB property. Abundant towels for each bathroom, soap, shampoo, conditioner, TP, paper towels, fully stocked kitchen and prep kitchen, TVs in every bedroom, large live-edge table that seats up to 24 people, salt-water pool, pool towels, many lawn games and stunning sunrises and sunsets.
Room cost
$2000/night
Wedding Ceremony
This large grassy area overlooks the water and boasts a front-row seat to the sunset over the river.
This unique and stunning setting is what brides are looking for when they have a vision of a private sunset wedding over the water.
Guest capacity
10-80 Seated
10-80 Standing
Square footage
10,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
2-post arbor, round arbor or cross (you can rent a 4-post, octagon, etc), White padded resin chairs, Artificial turf (always looks amazing and allows for heels), Stunning water and sunset views, Amazing tropical setting with palm trees and warm tropical breezes. A memory you and your guests will cherish forever!
Grace River Island packages
Wedding Weekend
10-80 guests
Peak pricing $9,000-15,000
Off-peak pricing $7,000-14,000
Unique Private Tropical Island is a place your and your guests will remember forever! Relaxing wedding weekend with a Thursday or Friday check in and Sunday or Monday check out. Our large mansion sleeps 20 and gives you time to decorate, have a rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, early getting ready on your wedding day, sunset ceremony, reception and day after pool party, bbq, lawn games, boat rental, etc.
- Rehearsal
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Getting Ready Rooms
- Ceremony
- Cocktail Hour
- Reception
- Overnight Stays (up to 20 people)
- Day After Pool Party, BBQ, Lawn Games
Available services that can be provided by Grace River Island
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Valet - free
- Valet - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Lighting
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
- Twin bed rooms
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
19 reviews
The Magic of Grace River Island
Stepping onto Grace River Island isn't just arriving at a venue; it's entering a truly unique experience. Having stayed there for several days for our wedding, we found that the magic of Grace River Island lies in the chance to relax, refresh, and connect with our closest friends and family. Imagine: a sprawling, private estate where your whole wedding party can stay together, sharing laughter, late-night chats by the firepit, and even spontaneous swims in the saltwater pool. Grace River Island provided the backdrop for us to build stronger relationships and memories that extended far beyond the ceremony and reception. A transformative experience for which we are extremely grateful. The owners, Mike and Karen, are like the family you didn't know you had. They're genuinely invested in making your day flawless, offering helpful vendor suggestions, readily available to answer questions, and always going the extra mile. It's this personal touch that sets Grace River Island apart. All our expectations were very much exceeded. Thank you, Mike and Karen, for making our day so very special. Brian and Laurie
Amazing Venue, Unforgettable Views, Smart Choice!
What can we say about Grace River Island Resort.... As a wedding planner & Entertainment Company we have had the opportunity to produce events of all sizes, styles, and latitude in luxury. We also recognize and appreciate the monetary value and peace of mind found in having a venue that "checks all the boxes" in beauty, size and value. There are so many advantages to holding an event at this venue. Grace River Island Resort is such a great choice as a wedding venue! The property has breathtaking views of the water that surround you on three sides creating a picturesque backdrop for each and every photo taken. The property itself is beautifully laid out creating a seamless transition of gathering spaces that are ideal for accommodating guest counts of both large and more intimate sizes. the owners (Mike and Karen) have carefully created countless beautiful and inviting gathering areas around the property. Our personal favorites aspects is having 3 separate spaces to transition your guests throughout your wedding from Ceremony to Cocktail Hour to Dinner and Reception areas with multiple different areas to choose from allowing you to create a your very own experience and your own overall personal vibe! Lets not forget the built in inclement weather backup plan, monetary savings value of rental items that are included in your package such as Ceremony Arch, Chairs, Reception Tables, Cloths, Chairs, and Cocktail Tables. The monetary savings of these rental items is quite significant with a value well over . Well, we could go on and on about the unmatched beauty, ambiance and great value! We will end by saying. "Look No Further! The serene views and peaceful atmosphere that you have been searching for is waiting for you on island time at Grace River Island Resort. Signed, Eric and Melissa Tharp All Request Entertainment www.allrequestentertainment.com All Request Wedding Planner allrequestweddingplanner.com
Wonderful Wedding Venue
Our wedding was 2/1/25 and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Grace River Island was the perfect backdrop for our wedding celebration. From the moment we first contacted them, the team was attentive, helpful, and responsive in every way. Skye, the venue coordinator, made sure all the details were taken care of so we could truly enjoy our special day. The venue itself is beautifully maintained, with a stunning natural setting that was ideal for our ceremony. Our family stayed on the island for 4 days and found the resort had all the amenities we needed, including a gorgeous bridal suite. The sunsets over the water were truly breathtaking. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to say "I do." We highly recommend Grace River Island to any couple looking for a picturesque and stress-free wedding experience.
Amazing Venue and Amazing Owners!
We cannot thank Mike, Karen, and Skye enough for making our wedding day a truly unforgettable and blessed experience! Grace River Island Resort is absolutely beautiful. Mike has been the kindest, most responsive, and easy-to-work-with owner throughout the entire process. His attention to detail and genuine care for our big day made everything so smooth and stress-free. Skye, the venue coordinator, was a true blessing. She went above and beyond throughout the entire day, ensuring that everything was perfect and that we had everything we needed. Her support made all the difference, and we are so thankful for her help. The venue provided everything we could have possibly needed—from vendor referrals and tables, chairs, and linens, to toiletries, hair dryers, and eating utensils. They even had games, grills, beach towels, bridal and groom suites, and a stunning cross arbor. It was clear that everything was thoughtfully provided to make our day as beautiful and seamless as possible. Our families can’t stop talking about how beautiful the venue was, and some are already planning to rent the space again for a family reunion! We are so grateful to the Petersons and Skye for making our wedding day not only memorable but also a true blessing. We will cherish and remember this day for the rest of our lives. Thank you from the bottom of our happy hearts! With love and gratitude, Erin & John
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