Events & Weddings on Manasota Key

Magnolias On the Bay: Southwest Florida Waterfront Event & Wedding Venue

Host Your Next Private Event with Magnolias!

Are you celebrating something? Magnolias on the Bay will make your occasion unforgettable. From weddings to private parties, our outdoor waterfront setting on Lemon Bay, elevated menu, and upscale ambiance are sure to delight your guests.

Magnolias is a prime venue for events like these:

  • Weddings
  • Birthday Parties
  • Anniversary Parties
  • Corporate Events
  • Fundraisers
  • Baby / Bridal Showers
  • Class Reunions
  • And More!
Evening of Hope Event - tent on the lawn overlooking Lemon Bay with strings of lights, a band platform, tables, chairs, and floral centerpieces
long table decorated with floral arrangements, foliage, and gold place settings for a wedding reception at Magnolias on the Bay

Here’s what you’ll love about our wedding & event venue:

  • We can accommodate 50-100 guests under our covered patio, with the ability to add tent on the lawn as needed to accommodate your guest list, up to a maximum of 200.
  • We’re located on Manasota Key, just minutes from Englewood Beach.
  • Our stunning views of Lemon Bay provide a beautiful backdrop for wedding ceremonies.
  • Our restaurant closes to the public during your private event, so our entire focus is on you and your guests.
  • Enjoy catering by our talented chefs with a variety of menu options for lunch, dinner, appetizers, and cocktails.
  • Choose from plated or buffet style dining, both options served by our professional staff.
  • Valet parking available for your guests.

Let Us Help You Celebrate Your Occasion.

For more information, contact our wedding and event planner, Ashley Dignam.

Call 941.468.1415
Email Ashley

To make a dinner reservation at Magnolias on the Bay, and for all other inquiries, please call: 941.460.8219

Wedding & Event Gallery

a row of tables decorated for a wedding under a covered patio at Magnolias on the Bay
a place card reading Table 1 on a table with a leafy garland and gauze runner
place setting with menu card and party favor on a gold charger plate
white plastic chairs decorated with Baby's Breath for a waterfront wedding ceremony on Lemon Bay in Englewood, FL
bride and groom standing with their officiant under an arbor of white flowers at their waterfront ceremony on Lemon Bay in Englewood, FL
table with a lovely garland of white baby's breath flowers and green leaves
bowls with white flowers and tall candles decorate a table at a wedding reception
table with tall flower arrangement, candles, and place settings for a wedding reception under a covered patio
table with tall flower arrangement, candles, and place settings for a wedding reception under a covered patio
table decorated for a wedding reception at night
Magnolias' covered patio, decorated with balloon arrangements
strings of lights illuminate a wedding reception tent at night on the lawn at Magnolias on the Bay
a table decorated for a fundraising event at Magnolias on the Bay
a row of beautifully decorated tables under a tent at Magnolias on the Bay
flower arrangements in glass vases on a table
wedding reception place settings and flower arrangements on a fire table
a round table decorated with flowers
a sign for a Signature Drink at a wedding at Magnolias on the Bay in Englewood, FL
bar with various bottles decorated with foliage
buffet table for a wedding at Magnolias on the Bay
a server at a private event carving the prime rib
Sushi platter with rolls garnished with avocado and sesame seeds
platter of appetizers
platter of salad with arugula, goat cheese, and walnuts