Gulfport offers a picturesque setting, with its colorful buildings and beautiful waterfront location. There are so many great places to take wedding photos. The hardest part will be deciding among the incredible options.
Waterfront Wonder
Situated on the Boca Ciega Bay, Gulfport has many options to suit your desire for waterfront photographs. William’s Pier is 521-feet long and boasts exterior lighting and benches for the perfect daytime or nighttime wedding photo session. The Beach Waterfront Complex is perfect for sandy beach photographs. The 6.8 acres would be great for romantic sunset photographs and an adventurous trash the dress session.
Serene Parks
Flowers and trees present the perfect backdrop for wedding photographs. Gulfport has a wide array of parks available to suit your needs. The Clam Bayou Nature Preserve has 10-acres of natural beauty, complete with boardwalks and observation decks, which are visually appealing in photographs. Clymer Park is a unique place that includes a sculpture garden, brick walkways, and two boardwalks. The 3-acres of open green space with mature oak trees will complement both intimate couple and large wedding party photographs.
The Ted Phillips Wood Ibis Park is another option that offers 4-acres and a lake with a beautiful fountain feature. The Veteran’s Park also offers a waterfront feature as it is situated on Boca Ciega Bay. There are many benches and gardens to utilize as a backdrop for your photographs.
Thinking Outside the Box
Gulfport has an array of special features that would provide some remarkable photo opportunities. The Gulfport Historical Society has an adorable front porch that would make for charming photographs. They also have a listing of historical sites in Gulfport that may be perfect for your photo session.
The Gulfport Art Walk runs year-round on the first Friday and third Saturday of the month. Talented artists display their unique creations along scenic Beach Boulevard. Their beautiful creations would make for some interesting wedding photographs. The Gulfport Trolley runs during the Art Walk, and it’s bright red and green colors would also offer a great backdrop for wedding photographs.
Wherever your Gulfport wedding venue is located, you will find beautiful scenery and remarkable architecture that will inspire and intrigue you. The wedding photo opportunities in Gulfport are endless, and they will make for beautiful memories that will last a lifetime.
