Luckily, there is a 414-seat performing hall right here on Sanibel, located on Periwinkle Way. BIG ARTS always has a big variety of shows, from mime to comedy, and from musicals to drama. On many occasions, you can be lucky enough to catch special shows that play for one night only. You will be pleasantly surprised by the quality of every production, as well as the talent that Sanibel Island has to offer. What is even better, you will receive an enriching experience that you will remember for years to come. With a little bit of help from you and other residents of Sanibel through support projects and fundraisers, the BIG ARTS Theatre hopes to be around for many years to come.

Of course, BIG ARTS is a community theater, and a relatively small one, at that. If you are looking for something a bit bigger, or hoping to find a professional ensemble, then you will have to drive a bit to Fort Myers. There, you will find the Florida Repertory Theatre, which offers a year-round season and many educational programs that are focused toward children. You can see productions on a grander scale, as well as participate in some of the fundraising activities that keep the live entertainment venue going from year to year.

One of the truly wonderful things about a wedding in Sanibel or Captiva FL is the fact that it is so easy to get all of the “red tape” and paperwork taken care of. A simple visit to the Clerk of Courts office to purchase a marriage license is usually all it takes. If you are not a resident you won’t even have to wait for the traditional residential waiting period to pass. This means that you don’t have to head to the area a week or more in advance to take care of all the necessary documentation!

In fact, the area is such a popular choice for weddings that there is a comprehensive array of services and options available to those planning their event. Need a florist? There are a handful of full-service providers ready to create dreamy bouquets and full table arrangements. Looking for a photographer or videographer? The Sanibel and Captiva FL area is full of excellent professionals ready to record your wedding day. There are beauty salons, entertainers and bands, clothing and jewelry stores, and limousine or transportation companies too.

Of course, most people planning a destination wedding require accommodations for their guests, and this area also abounds with plenty of hotels, bed and breakfasts, inns, and lodgings of all kinds.

Finally, if you find you need to plan your event from a distance the area also offers a handful of wedding planners and professionals who can easily help you pull together your dream wedding day or even your full wedding weekend too.