The Boardwalk now hosts beachfront weddings

September 03, 2024

Outside view of The Boardwalk Restaurant on a sunny day with a few clouds in sight. There are about 17 palm trees, four light posts, shrubbery and beach sand in front of the restaurant. Two people can be seen in the distant background. One is wearing a red shirt.

The Boardwalk Waterfront Restaurant

The Boardwalk Waterfront Restaurant is no stranger to renting out its space for events. As faculty and staff, you’ve probably reserved the space in the past for FGCU department trainings, workshops and meetings. But did you know you can also do private rentals for external events? Beginning this fall, The Boardwalk will now open its reservations for beachfront weddings.

This past May, The Boardwalk hosted its first wedding, complete with a cocktail hour and reception. The space also allows for large patio, pavilion and fire pit use, overlooking FGCU’s glistening waterfront at Lake Como for a beachfront wedding look and feel.

A Beachfront Wedding book is displayed with FGCU’s waterfront Lake Como in the background as well as a palm tree on the left side and a few homes in the background. The wedding book has a white rose on the front cover. The book is standing on top of stone that is part of a fire fit with grey and brown pebbles.

The Boardwalk beachfront wedding book.

According to Tara Scrivano, resident district manager for FGCU Dining Services, the best time to rent The Boardwalk for a wedding is between November and February. This will allow guests to feel comfortable outside and enjoy the beachfront views the venue has to offer. The space is now open for Saturday reservations.

Those interested in private rentals for their own beachfront wedding should contact Tara Scrivano, tara.scrivano@compass-usa.com. For more information, visit dineoncampus.com/fgcu/boardwalk-restaurant-rentals .