Beaches near Bradenton (Holmes Beach, Anna Maria, Bradenton Beach: crime, house, weddings)

[fabmrsp]

I'm getting married in Bradenton and have been looking for a beach with public access that is preferably not going to be packed. The wedding is at about 2:00. Does anyone have a suggestion? I'm not afraid to trolley people there but I would prefer public parking.

After reading the posts on here about crime I'm nervous to come to the area. Hopefully all goes well.

Thanks for any help!

[Ladywithafan]

Originally Posted by fabmrsp

I'm getting married in Bradenton and have been looking for a beach with public access that is preferably not going to be packed. The wedding is at about 2:00. Does anyone have a suggestion? I'm not afraid to trolley people there but I would prefer public parking.

After reading the posts on here about crime I'm nervous to come to the area. Hopefully all goes well.

Thanks for any help!

#1. When is the wedding? i.e day, date

#2. On Anna Maria Island, you have Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach & Coquina Beach. Bean Point is beautiful, but the parking is slim, you'd have to trolley everyone.

All three beaches have ample parking, depending on the time of the year. You can check "The Islander" and "The Sun" which have wedding sections if you need any wedding planning. The Beach House Restaurant does weddings right on the beach with catering, The Sandbar used to...not sure about them anymore.

Good luck!