All aboard for a white wedding: America's only floating chapel making waves in Florida



It's probably not the venue to book for the runaway bride having second thoughts about her wedding day.



But if you fancy a wedding on the water, America's only floating chapel is bound to make walking down the aisle memorable - if you have your sea legs.



Floating on the waters off Sarasota, Florida, ceremonies booked at the Floating Chapel on the Bay come complete with a minister in captain's uniform.

'I do': A bride smiles outside of The Floating Chapel on the Bay in Sarasota, Florida

Celebrations: A wedding takes place on the Bay in Sarasota, Florida, as a man looks on at the odd sight from the pier

Managers Captain Orca Jerry Fisher and Captain Jill Chandler-Fisher aim to give couples the romance of nuptials at sea along with the intimacy of a formal chapel.

According to their Weddings on Water website, the 'magnificent' 30 by 60ft venue 'combines the traditional setting of a church wedding with the natural beauty of the serene bay waters of Florida to create a completely unique experience.



Calm: The 30 by 60ft venue 'combines the traditional setting of a church wedding with the natural beauty of the serene bay', say its managers

In uniform: Manager Captain Orca Jerry Fisher presides over services

Decked out: A view from the back of the chapel, as a sailboat passes by

'With stunning stained glass windows, cathedral ceilings, pew seating for 100 guests and a small outdoor deck, your wedding aboard the Floating Chapel will be an intimate and charming experience that your family and friends will remember for a lifetime,' it reads.



It may seem a bargain for couples on a budget who love the water. Wedding packages range from $995 to $2,495.

Wedding on water: The venue features stained glass windows, cathedral ceilings, and pew seating for 100 guests

Charming: The Floating Chapel lights up the dock in Sarasota, Florida

The Floating Chapel also holds a 'Worship on Water' every Sunday - a non-denominational service which takes place while cruising on the Intracoastal Waterway.



The versatile vessel also offers memorials and baptisms.



The world's only other floating chapel is said to be in Australia's Gold Coast.



