Here Comes The Bride
You’ve found your person and secured the ring; now, it’s time to start planning. Whether you have one month or one year until your big day, there’s so much to do. And, there’s even more to do if you’re planning a destination wedding in the Florida Panhandle from your homebase in Atlanta, Nashville, Dallas or beyond.
If you’re planning a wedding on the beach, there are a few extra things you need to know. In Destin, all groups of 20 or more must secure a permit from the city. Permits are only available for The Shore at Crystal Beach Park and June White Decker Beach Park, with a maximum of 25 people. To view more information, visit cityofdestin.com. In Walton County and along 30A, all beach weddings also require permits, which can be obtained from Walton County Beach Code Enforcement. To learn more, navigate to visitsouthwalton.com. For weddings in Panama City Beach, you may need a permit depending on the number of attendees. Consult pcbeach.org for additional details.
With those details out of the way, consider us your match made in heaven! From photographers to florists to party buses, say “I do!” to our resource guide with some of the most popular wedding vendors along the Emerald Coast.
Wedding Planners
For many, a wedding planner is the logical first stop. From helping you navigate county permits and fees to recommending the best places to dine and celebrate your big day, a good wedding planner is worth his (or her) weight in gold.
Carillon Weddings + Events | carillonweddings.com
Christina Gillon Events | christinagillon.com
Destin To Wed Event Planning | destintowed.com
Destin Wedding Estate | destinweddingcompany.com
Fancy Events | yourfancyevent.com
Gulf Beach Weddings | gulfbeachweddings.com
Kiss The Bride Weddings | kissthebridedestin.com
Modern Made Weddings | modernmadeweddings.com
Princess Wedding Co. | prwedding.com
Seashell Wedding Co. | seashellweddingco.com
Serene Occasions | sereneoccasions.com
Savoir Faire Weddings | savoirfaireweddings.com
Shelby Peaden Events | shelbypeadenevents.com
Showtime Events Weddings | showtimeeventsweddings.com
Signature Weddings + Events | signatureweddingsandevents.com
Bands & DJs
You can’t hit the dance floor without the right tunes. Get funky or keep it elegant with these local musicians and entertainers.
American DJs | americandjs.us
B-Boy Productions | bboyproductions.com
Bay Kings Band | baykingsband.com
The Blues Factor Band | thebluesfactorband.com
Crown DJ and MC Services | crowndj.net
DJ 30A | dj30a.com
DJ Money Mike | moneydjmike.com
East Coast Entertainment | bookece.com
Emerald Coast Audio | emeraldcoastav.com
Gulf Talent Services | gulftalentservices.com
Mr. Big & The Rhythm Sisters | mrbigpartyband.com
Music Garden | musicgarden.net
Music Now! Entertainment | musicnowentertainment.com
Top Hat Live | tophatlive.com
Shane Keller Productions | shanekellerproductions.com
Caterers
Not quite sure what type of food you want for your big day? This list of caterers has a little bit of everything.
Artistic Catering | artisticcateringdestin.com
Fine Coastal Cuisine | finecoastalcuisine.com
Grayton Beach Catering | gbcevents.com
GRITS Coastal Southern Catering | gritspcb.com
KBC Catering | eatkbc.com
Signature Catering of 30-A | signaturecatering30a.com
Swiftly Catered | swiftlycatered.com
Townsend Catering | townsendcatering.com
Life’s short — be sure there’s dessert! From cakes to cupcakes, these providers will make your event extra sweet.
Bake My Day | bakemydaydestin.com
Bonne Vie Specialty Custom Cakes | bonneviespecialtyfoods.com
Confections on the Coast | confectionsonthecoast.com
Just Think Cake | justthinkcake.net
Publix | publix.com
Smallcakes | smallcakesdestin.com or smallcakes30a.com
Sweet Henrietta’s Treats | sweethenriettas.com
Sweetly Sisters | sweetlysisters.com
30A Cakes | instagram.com/30acakes
Florists
No matter the style of your wedding, you will always need flowers. Here are a few local companies that will assist you crafting the floral arrangements of your dreams.
Bella Flora 30A | bellaflora30a.com
Blooming Buds 30A | bloomingbuds30a.com
Couture Flowers & Events | couturefloralsdesign.com
Fisher’s Flowers & Events | fishersflowersandevents.com
Florals by the Sea | floralsbythesea.com
Mingle | mingle30a.com
Myrtie Blue | myrtieblue.com
1920 & Co. | 1920flowers.com
Hair and Makeup Artists
Once you have your dress and accessories picked out, then comes the hair and makeup. Check this list of local experts who can assist you complete the perfect look for your big day.
Cedrian Greve Artistry | cedriangreve.com
Destin Mobile Makeup Box | destinmobilemakeupbox.com
Doria Grace | doriagrace.com
Gallant Glam | gallantglam.com
Make Me Blush | makemeblushdestin.net
Myah Glam & Co. | myahglamco.com
Rolland’s Beauty Bar | rollands.biz
Salon Twist | salontwist.com
Savannah Rae Beauty | savannahraebeauty.com
Stacy’s Makeup & More | facebook.com/stacysmakeupandmore
30A Makeup Artist | 30amakeupartist.com
Pet Services
Your fur baby is family, too. Include them in your big day with the help of full-service pet partners like the ones below.
Fairy Tail Pet Care | fairytailpetcare.com
Paw and Posy | pawandposy.com
Photo Booths
Photo booths are a favorite for any wedding. Here are some local companies that can add some extra fun to your event.
EPIC Photo Co. | epicphoto.co
Facetime Photobooth | facetimebooth.com
Lumi Pod | lumipod.com
Oh-Snap! Photo Lounge | oh-snapphotolounge.com
PhotoBooth DJ 30A | DJ30A.com
30A Photobus | 30a-beachgirls.com/30a-photobus
30A Photo Booth | facebook.com/30APhotoBooth
Photographers
Wedding pictures preserve the memories of your big day and these photographers offer packages to fit every moment.
Amanda Suanne Photography | amandasuanne.com
Erika Dame Photography | erikadame.com
Hello Miss Lovely Photography | hellomisslovely.com
Paul Johnson Photography | pauljohnsonphoto.com
Rae Leytham Photography | raeleytham.com
Refuge Photography | refugephotography.org
Sarah & Paul Photography | sarahlynandpaul.com
Resorts
Looking for an all-in-one venue? We have a few local resorts that have everything you and your guests might need for a beach wedding.
The Henderson Beach Resort | hendersonbeachresort.com
Hotel Effie Sandestin | hoteleffie.com
WaterColor® Inn & Resort | watercolorresort.com/groups/weddings
Transportation
Whether you’re local or visiting our area, transportation of guests is crucial for any wedding. Keep these providers in mind, particularly if you’re having an open bar.
Bay Limousine | bay-limo.com
Beach Party Bus | beachpartybus.com
Destin Party Bus | thedestinpartybus.com
Emerald Coast Luxury | emeraldcoastluxurytransportation.com
Get A Goober 30A | getagoober.com
Southern Comfort Services | southercomfortservicesllc.com
Sunshine Shuttle | sunshineshuttle.com
Tuk Tuk 30A | 30atuk.com
30A Party Bus | 30apartybus.com
Venues
Dreaming of a beach wedding weekend? Here’s a list of local venues — indoors and out — for the celebration you’ve been dreaming about.
Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort and Spa | bluegreenbaysideresort.com
The Celebration Hall | thecelebrationhall.com
The Chapel at Seaside | /thechapelatseaside.com
Eden Garden State Park | floridastateparks.org/learn/weddings-eden
Emerald Grande | emeraldgrande.com/emerald-grande/weddings
Monet Monet | monetmonet30a.com
Rosemary Beach | rosemarybeach.com/weddings/venues
The Pearl | thepearlrb.com/groups/weddings
The Venue | beachweekend.com
Vue on 30A | vueon30a.net
Videographers
Have a photographer but still looking for a videographer? We’ve got you covered. Check our list of local videographers who can document your big day for you.
Foraged Films | foragedfilms.com
Huf Wedding Films | hufweddingfilms.com
Josh Kidd Films | joshkiddfilms.com
Momentus Films | momentusfilms.com
Silver Shade Studios | silvershadestudios.com
StoryLive Productions | storyliveproductions.com