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WHERE HAPPILY EVER AFTER BEGINS

The destination for fairytale weddings

BY ZANDRA WOLFGRAM

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OUR MEMORIES

• I had never really considered getting married at a hotel before. I knew I wanted a wedding with an ocean backdrop, but I didn’t want to be on the sand, which limited our options until our planner took us to tour Hilton Sandestin Beach. At the resort, we were able to have our oceanside wedding on their expansive outdoor deck overlooking the sugar white sands of Miramar Beach. Getting married here was wonderful because all of our guests were in one place the whole weekend.

Planning was seamless because of their flexible options, allowing us to substitute and customize our entire experience. The wedding manager Angela was very accommodating and responsive. She went out of her way to make things happen quickly and to ensure we were happy and relaxed. Haley Brown, Bride

Weddings are fairytales that come to life — the moment when dreams come true for many brides. And a destination beach wedding sets the stage for the most special day of their lives in one of the most beautiful places imaginable, Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Hilton Sandestin Beach caters to brides and grooms looking for a wedding of the dreamlike variety. With an array of venues, customized catering, exquisite accommodations and activities to suit everyone on your guest list, Hilton Sandestin Beach has everything a couple needs to create an unforgettable

Haley and Carlos discovered their perfect day on the sands of Hilton Sandestin Beach.

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experience, from the rehearsal dinner to the honeymoon getaway.

Whether your dream wedding consists of an intimate affair for 15 of your closest loved ones or a grand evening for over 300 guests, our seasoned team of on-site professionals will help curate an evening specific to you. Jon Lovett, director of events, and his capable team personally oversee each Hilton Sandestin Beach wedding, from the initial concept to the final placement of décor and every dreamy detail in between.

Lovett and his team take great pride in educating brides on the vast amenities and services the resort offers. His team acts as a guide for the couple on the path to the perfect day. “Whether they choose an all-inclusive wedding package or want to customize each detail of their special day, we are ready to make each moment memorable,” Lovett says.

Miramar Beach makes for a picturesque storybook backdrop to begin your fairy tale. Imagine exchanging or reaffirming your vows on a sun-kissed beach, a sweeping deck overlooking the Gulf at sunset, or your choice of three gracious ballrooms. These picture-perfect Hilton Sandestin Beach venues are as beautiful as a new bride.

OUR MEMORIES

• I knew when we decided on a wedding that I wanted the process to be as painless and easy as possible, and planning with the team at Hilton Sandestin Beach was just that. We got married in May at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. We had already hired a DJ, planned an open bar and had chosen a number of food stations to offer our guests — but none of that was now allowed due to the state’s restrictions for COVID-19 safety. Even though my wedding had to change, Hilton Sandestin Beach made sure I was happy with everything, and that it continued to be as stress-free as possible.

Our guest list went from 50 to 10 (per the CDC’s recommendations), and we ended up having an amazing, intimate dinner complete with lobster and a champagne toast. Even though it wasn’t what we originally envisioned, the Hilton Sandestin Beach staff made it beautiful and special. It is a lovely facility with the most beautiful beaches in the world at its doorstep. Alongside the perfect setting, the hotel’s team has all of the resources to ensure that all a bride and groom needs to do is enjoy themselves on the day of their wedding. Elisabeth Sigler, Bride

OUR MEMORIES

• I travel a lot for work and am a Hilton Honors Diamond member, so I knew, when planning the proposal, that I wanted to spend a weekend at Hilton Sandestin Beach. I had done a web search for the best proposal locations in Florida and found the Hilton Sandestin Beach’s “Mastering a Magical Marriage Proposal.” When I contacted the hotel, I was connected with Darrell the lead concierge, who was almost as excited as I was to plan the proposal. Darrell and I spoke three or four times before the actual day I proposed — he made the planning process easy and promised it would be seamless.

On the day of the proposal, my fiancé enjoyed a spa day at Serenity by the sea Spa within the hotel while Darrell and I met to set everything up. He had ordered white roses, my financé’s favorite, and even purchased extras that would be in our guest room creating a trail to the bedroom. That night, we would have the private wine room to ourselves at the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant — Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood. Once we ordered appetizers and drinks, the wait staff brought out the ring along with my guitar, so I could perform a song I had written for her. It all happened perfectly and was incredibly special. Darrell even filmed the whole thing for us to have as a memento. Darrell was amazing and was truly integral in making this memorable proposal happen. There are beautiful places to stay on the beach, but none will make your experience as personable as Hilton Sandestin Beach.

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From delectable hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails to an elaborately plated dinner, the culinary team at Hilton Sandestin Beach is ready to customize an unforgettable menu of your favorite selections. And with the opportunity to have a menu tasting well in advance of your big day, you can rest easy knowing every detail is in place.

As for dessert, the resort’s worldrenowned pastry chef Yascha Becker will happily create a heavenly wedding cake designed just for you.

On-site resort restaurants make great venues for rehearsal dinners and preparties. Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood is an elegant, upscale option that welcomes bridal parties in its various private dining rooms.

A full-service spa, Serenity by the sea Spa is equipped to primp the entire bridal party, including the junior bridesmaids and extended family members. The spa has convenient packages and gift certificates, which make thoughtful thank you gifts for the hardworking bridal party.

Like the wedding couples it brings together, Hilton Sandestin Beach becomes a lifelong connection for those who choose to “tie the knot” here.

HILTON SANDESTIN WEDDING TIPS

Plan ahead.

For a fairy tale ending, allow at least six months to ensure your preferred date and venue are available

Be flexible.

Is a traditional seated dinner a must, or would innovative reception stations better allow guests to mix and mingle?

Let go; let us help.

We have a team of experts at the ready, share details about your vision, but be open to hearing how we can make your dreams a reality at our resort.