Casey Key Resort's Guide to Wedding Weekend Pricing in Nokomis, FL

One of the first questions couples ask once they start planning a wedding weekend on Casey Key is simple: what does it actually cost to bring a whole group together at the resort? Because Casey Key Resort books by the bungalow rather than through a single wedding package, pricing works a little differently than it does at a traditional venue. Instead of one flat fee, your total depends on which bungalows you reserve, how many nights you need, and the time of year you plan to celebrate. That structure gives couples more control over their budget than a typical package allows, since every bungalow can be added or swapped out as the guest list changes.

This guide walks through what a wedding weekend typically costs by season, the difference between booking beachside and bayside, and how our beachside discount can lower the total cost of your stay.

Below is a season-by-season breakdown of what to expect, along with how our beachside discount can lower the cost of a beachfront wedding weekend in Nokomis, FL.

Understanding Wedding Weekend Pricing at Casey Key Resort

Casey Key Resort sits on nearly four acres stretching from the Gulf of Mexico on one side to Blackburn Bay on the other, and our 25 individual bungalows are split across both sides of the property. For a wedding weekend, most groups reserve several bungalows at once, sometimes a small cluster and sometimes the entire beachside collection, so guests can stay together for the length of the celebration.

Because every bungalow has its own layout, view, and nightly rate, your total cost is really the sum of whichever bungalows your group books, multiplied by the number of nights you stay. A typical wedding weekend runs three nights, though some groups extend their stay to include a welcome event or a morning-after gathering. Every bungalow comes with a full kitchen, hotel grade linens, and beach towels, so guests staying multiple nights can settle in comfortably rather than living out of a suitcase for the weekend.

Browsing our full collection of bungalows is the easiest way to start building a realistic budget, since you can see exactly what each unit sleeps and what it rents for before you commit to a room block. Many couples start by mapping out their guest list into groups, immediate family, wedding party, and out-of-town guests, then match each group to a bungalow size before adding up the total for the weekend.

Beachside vs. Bayside: What Affects Your Rate

The biggest factor in your total cost is which side of the property you book. Our seven beachside bungalows sit directly on the Gulf, with soft sand and calm water just steps from the door, which makes them the most requested option for ceremonies and photos. Because there are only seven of these units, they carry a higher nightly rate and are the first to book up for popular wedding dates, so it is worth reaching out early once you have a date in mind.

Bayside Options Offer More Flexibility

Our bayside bungalows, which look out over Blackburn Bay, give larger wedding parties more room to spread out. With 17 bungalows ranging from cozy studios to a three bedroom Jr. bayview unit, bayside rentals are a practical way to house extended family, wedding party members, or out-of-town guests at a lower nightly rate while the couple and closer guests stay beachside. Several bayside units also include private dockage, which is a nice option for guests arriving by boat or wanting to spend part of the weekend out on the water. Many groups also rent the Beach Club loungers and umbrellas for the weekend so bayside guests have easy beach access too, even if their bungalow does not directly face the Gulf.

Fall and Early Winter Season Rates: September 8 to December 17

Fall is our most budget-friendly window for a wedding weekend, which makes it a popular choice for couples planning around a longer guest list. During this stretch, beachside bungalows run roughly $250 to $395 per night depending on the unit, while bayside bungalows range from about $195 to $395 per night. A group renting a mix of bungalows for a three night weekend in this window typically lands well below what the same trip would cost during the winter high season.

What a Typical Fall Booking Looks Like

• Beachside studio bungalows start around $250 per night
• Beachside two bedroom bungalows run closer to $395 per night
• Bayside studios and cabanas start around $195 per night
• Larger bayside bungalows, including the Jr. three bedroom unit, run up to $395 per night

This season also tends to have the most flexibility on dates, so it is worth checking our wedding weekend checklist early if you are weighing a fall date against a pricier time of year.

Fall weather on Casey Key is generally mild, with warm days and cooler evenings that work well for an outdoor ceremony followed by a reception on the beach or bayfront. Because this season sits between the busiest travel periods, couples planning a fall wedding weekend often have an easier time booking multiple bungalows together on the same dates, which matters most for larger guest lists.

Peak Season Rates: December 18 to April 30

Winter and spring make up our highest demand season, and rates reflect that. Beachside bungalows during this window run from about $345 to $695 per night, while bayside bungalows range from roughly $245 to $695 per night for the largest units. Florida’s dry, mild weather during these months is a major draw for outdoor ceremonies, so couples planning a peak season wedding weekend should expect to book both bungalows and dates further in advance.

If your guest list is large enough to fill multiple bungalows on both sides of the property, this is also the season where planning your on-site amenities and event space early makes the biggest difference, since availability tightens up quickly once a date gets close.

Because peak season overlaps with many guests’ own travel plans, it helps to send save the date notices well ahead of booking your own room block. Reserving bungalows as a group, rather than having each guest book separately, also makes it easier to keep everyone within a short walk of the ceremony site instead of spread across the property.

Summer Season Rates: May 1 to September 7

Summer sits between the two other seasons in price. Beachside bungalows run about $295 to $495 per night, and bayside bungalows range from roughly $225 to $495 per night. Warm Gulf water and longer daylight hours make summer a favorite for couples who want an evening ceremony followed by time on the beach the next morning, and it is often a good middle ground for groups deciding between value and prime season.

Summer is also a popular pick for couples comparing a smaller trip against a full wedding weekend. If you are still deciding on trip size, our bachelorette weekend versus wedding weekend comparison walks through how the two differ in scale and pacing.

Since summer rates fall between the fall and peak season numbers, this window is often a good fit for couples who want prime beach conditions without paying the highest rates on the calendar. Afternoon showers are common on the Gulf coast during summer, so it is worth building a small buffer into your ceremony timeline in case an outdoor plan needs to shift indoors or later in the evening.

Save 10% When You Book Beachside for Your Wedding Weekend

Wedding weekend groups who book our beachside bungalows receive 10% off the standard nightly rate for the length of their stay. Applied across a season, that discount brings beachside rates down to roughly $225 to $355.50 per night in the fall, $310.50 to $625.50 per night in peak season, and $265.50 to $445.50 per night in summer.

For groups who want to reserve the entire beachside side of the property for a private, three night wedding weekend, that discount adds up quickly. All seven beachside bungalows together for three nights runs approximately $5,994 in the fall, $9,274.50 during peak season, and $7,735.50 in summer, with the beachside discount already factored in. Pairing a beachside buyout with bayside bungalows for extended family is a common way for larger wedding parties to keep the whole group together while still managing overall cost. Our team can also help coordinate this alongside private event space for a rehearsal dinner or reception on site.

The beachside discount applies to the group’s full length of stay rather than a single night, so it is worth mentioning your wedding weekend when you first reach out about availability. Because it only applies to beachside bungalows, some couples choose to book the beachside collection for the wedding party and immediate family, then fill out the rest of the guest list with bayside bungalows at standard rates, which keeps the overall budget balanced without sacrificing beachfront space for the people closest to the couple.

Download Our Wedding Weekend Rate Sheets

To make planning easier, we have put together downloadable rate sheets for each season, so you can review pricing by bungalow, side of the property, and number of nights at your own pace. Each sheet breaks down beachside and bayside rates individually, which is helpful once you start comparing room combinations for your guest list.

• Download the Fall and Early Winter Rate Sheet (September 8 to December 17)
• Download the Peak Season Rate Sheet (December 18 to April 30)
• Download the Summer Rate Sheet (May 1 to September 7)

These sheets are a useful starting point to bring to a planning conversation with our team, especially if you are still deciding how many bungalows your group will need or which side of the property makes the most sense for your budget. Many couples save all three sheets and share them with parents or wedding party members who are contributing to the trip, since it makes the group conversation about lodging costs much easier than trying to describe rates over email.

Ready to Start Planning Your Wedding Weekend?

Pricing a wedding weekend at Casey Key Resort comes down to a few simple choices: which season fits your date, how many bungalows your group needs, and whether a beachside stay or a bayside stay makes more sense for your budget. Once you have a rough headcount and a season in mind, our team can help you put together a bungalow combination that works for your whole group.

Book now to check current availability and start building your wedding weekend at Casey Key Resort in Nokomis, FL.