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About Big Nick's Wedding Planning
Based in Venice, Big Nick's Wedding Planning works with couples planning weddings throughout Sarasota and Bradenton, Florida. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Venice Gardens Civic Association and Florida Sun Weddings. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Sarasota
How much does a wedding planner cost in Sarasota?
Day-of coordination in Sarasota commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Sarasota?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Big Nick's Wedding Planning
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Venice Gardens Civic Association | 1.9 mi |
| Florida Sun Weddings | 2.9 mi |
| Simple Seaside Ceremonies | 3.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from Big Nick's Wedding Planning to each venue listed on Lazo.
Sarasota weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, November, December. The driest months are April, November, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72° | 52° | 12% | 5:23 PM | 5:58 PM |
| Feb | 75° | 55° | 11% | 5:50 PM | 6:21 PM |
| Mar | 78° | 58° | 12% | 7:07 PM | 7:38 PM |
| Apr | 82° | 63° | 10% | 7:23 PM | 7:54 PM |
| May | 88° | 68° | 12% | 7:38 PM | 8:11 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 74° | 30% | 7:52 PM | 8:26 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 75° | 35% | 7:53 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Aug | 92° | 75° | 38% | 7:35 PM | 8:07 PM |
| Sep | 90° | 74° | 28% | 7:03 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Oct | 86° | 68° | 13% | 6:29 PM | 7:01 PM |
| Nov | 80° | 60° | 8% | 5:05 PM | 5:38 PM |
| Dec | 75° | 55° | 10% | 5:03 PM | 5:38 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Sarasota Bradenton Airport (4.8 mi from Sarasota). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Sarasota.
Getting to Sarasota
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SRQ Sarasota Bradenton International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| PIE St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport | 41 mi | 1 hr |
| PGD Punta Gorda Airport | 44 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 43 mi | 55 min |
| Orlando | 109 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Miami | 181 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Jacksonville | 214 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Sarasota; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 205 Base Ave E, Venice, FL 34285, USA
- Where
- Venice · 19 miles south of central Sarasota
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners
- In Sarasota
- One of 53 wedding planners we list · 2 within 3 miles
Around Venice
- Nearest venue
- Venice Gardens Civic Association, 1.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 11 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 5 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 8 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Nokomis, Englewood, North Venice
Distances are straight-line from Big Nick's Wedding Planning; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Sarasota.
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