If you are considering getting married on a beach in Florida, then why not consider a Destin beach wedding. Destin is a very popular seaside town on the Florida panhandle along what is known as the Emerald Coast. A Destin wedding on a sugar-white sandy beach, bordering the Gulf of Mexico, has that special ambiance and romance that many couples desire.
Destin Beach Weddings Offer So Many Possibilities
If you are staying at a resort, condo or house on the beach, you can exchange your vows right there. However, there are nearby County and State Parks such John Beasley Park (on Okaloosa Island), Henderson Beach State Park and James Lee Park where Destin, Florida weddings can also take place. While on the subject of parks, there is also the very lovely Eden Gardens State Park (at Santa Rosa Beach) featuring a beautifully renovated, two-story white-columned house and wrap-around porch which is surrounded by ornamental gardens and moss-draped live oaks. This park is a great location for Destin, Fl weddings in a historic setting.
While a couple can easily set up an intimate beach wedding for just the bride, groom and officiant, a number of professional wedding planning companies are licensed to arrange your officiated beach wedding in Destin, Florida. Your Destin wedding package on the beach and under the sun
may have all the “trimmings”, such as guest chairs, an arch, flower petals, cake, champagne, music, photography, unity ceremony, filing your marriage documents and more. These packages typically do not include wedding receptions or overnight accommodations, though the staff will be happy to suggest Destin area venues, restaurants and hotels for you.
Resorts for Beach Weddings Destin, Florida
If you want a more complete package that includes your ceremony on the beach followed by a reception or on-site lodging, then you may want to consider a full-service Destin resort or resort home such as suggested by of these Destin wedding ideas:
- Have your dream destination Destin wedding event for 2 to 400 guests at The Palms of Destin Resort at one of a number of locations that include: private beaches with a picturesque backdrop of the Gulf waters, the grand royal ballroom or under the palms beside their 1/4 acre lagoon pool. They have a full-service spa for getting pampered as well as wedding professionals to assist with all your wedding planning details. In addition, group rates will be given for lodging at The Palms.
- Emerald Grande at Harborwalk Village overlooks the Gulf and Destin Harbor. Descend the grand staircase to the outdoor deck for your ceremony to be followed by your reception in their elegant indoor event space.
- A custom luxury home at Ocean Reef Resort can host wedding events with luxurious overnight guest accommodations right there.
What You’ll Need for Destin, Fl Weddings
You will need a Florida marriage license which you should get before the wedding day at the Florida county courthouse nearest your wedding city. Ask your officiant, resort staff or wedding arrangement company more about this or check one of the Florida government web-sites. These wedding professionals will be happy to answer any of your other questions as well.
