For a time, a wedding that is combined with a vacation for the couple, wedding party and guests were made available only for the extremely wealthy. However, this is no longer the case as local destination weddings have, in recent years, become an attainable and attractive alternative for more and more couples seeking to put an enjoyable romantic spin on their wedding.
Imagine, finally getting the right wedding venue in Florida that will not just let you get that beach wedding you really wanted, but will also let you enjoy the whole wedding with your friends and family. Now, this is made possible by having your dream wedding at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Where is Sandestin?
Voted as the number 1 resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast, Sandestin, this destination will provide confidence in giving a wedding day that is seamless. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is in Northwest Florida, between Pensacola and Panama City, and eight miles east of Destin. Their goal at Sandestin is to provide a stress-free wedding that is meant for the couple, their family and their guests. They provide a Special Events Manager that can assist couples in creating everything the couple needs. From the rehearsal dinner, the bridal shower, bachelor party, to the wedding ceremony and reception, and the farewell brunch, they have all the amenities needed to create all of these events.
Couples can host an intimate wedding with just 50 guests or they can put on a grand wedding with more than 500 guests and choose from the sugary, white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico up to the sparkling waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay, Sandestin. Options for venues include beautiful indoor and outdoor location, or at a 125-foot yacht.
Options for the Venue
Sandestin offers over 10 beautiful wedding venues with brides and grooms having the option of getting married in private clubs, terraces overlooking the bay or a pool, ballrooms, at the beach and so much more. Sandestin spans 2,400 acres of property that can give couples all the options that they need. Not only will the couple get the perfect venue that they desire, but they will also be able to benefit from Sandestin’s award-winning culinary staff that can create a menu meant for a great feast. For certain, getting married in this location will be an affair that is hard to forget from beginning to end.
Enjoy Choosing from These Venues
- LeCiel Ballroom and Patio
- LeCiel Pool Deck
- Bayview Room and Terrace
- Beach Club
- Burnt Pine Clubhouse
- Linkside Ballroom
- Azalea Ballroom
- Magnolia Ballroom
- Grand Lawn
- Westwinds Ballroom
- Sugar-white Beach
Get Married in a Wedding Cruise. The SunQuest Cruises gives the SOLARIS Yacht that is a premier dining and entertainment yacht. SOLARIS was created to make certain that the wedding and reception of couples will be a memorable once in a lifetime event.
Their 125-foot yacht offers:
- Three beautifully appointed decks
- Two climate controlled dining salons
- A private bridal dressing suite
- Full service bar
- Great selection of wine list
- Bride and groom wedding ceremony platform,
- Full time wedding coordinators
Plan a Rehearsal Dinner. Let your rehearsal dinner be prepared by Sandestin’s seasoned team of banquet professionals that are ready to prepare a unique intimate setting meant for those really close to you. A coordinator will be given to couples so that they can plan and schedule the event that is mostly suitable for everyone. Couple’s rehearsal dinner can be made at any one of Sandestin’s 20 plus dining options.
Something for the Bride. The bride can enjoy a day of pampering at Spa Sandestin with different options for their spa and salon services. Brides together with her bridesmaids can relax at the spa. They may even have a relaxing bridal party when choosing a Bridal Retreat Package. And, a day before the wedding, brides can get a quick relaxation with their Bridal Wedding Day Package.
Something for the Groom. Sandestin offers four championship golf courses that include Burn Pine Golf Club, Raven Golf Club, Baytowne Golf Club and Links Course. These amazing golf courses can be a great outing option for the groom and his groomsmen. They also have tennis courts, biking, nature trails, 19 amazing swimming pools, and different types of boating and watersports activities.
Something for Everyone. With so many resort activities, complimentary amenities, and perfect accommodations, guests can for certain enjoy the wedding together with the bride and groom. They can even stay longer since the place offers a variety of bars, pubs, nightclubs, restaurants, eateries, a 28-acre Waterfront Pedestrian Village, retail outlets, fitness center, water sports and beach activities, and nature preserves and hiking and biking trails.
And since Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort always have their guests in mind, they prepared a complete package that will let them save and enjoy the benefits of their stay. They will also be able to get benefits from the additional services they will give them such as:
- A list of recommended vendors
- Floor plan design for the ceremony and reception
- Customize wedding menus
- Discount group rates on accommodations