2023 WaterColor Inn & Resort Wedding Guide

You shall not walk alone...

Thank you for your interest in WaterColor® Inn & Resort. We have exceptionally unique and breathtaking locations for your wedding celebration.

In addition, your wedding party and guests staying at our highly-awarded boutique hotel will have access to several private recreational amenities, including the WaterColor Beach Club and Camp WaterColor, during your time of celebration.

WaterColor® Western Lake Bridge

Something WaterColor blue...

A dream-like destination nestled within a planned St. Joe® Company community – WaterColor® Inn.

WaterColor® Cerulean Park

WATERCOLOR® WEDDING PACKAGES

April, May, June, October and November

Lakeside $290++ per person

• A minimum of 100 guests is required for Friday or Saturday.

• A minimum of 75 guests is required for Sunday through Thursday.

February, March, September and December

Lakeside $275++ per person

• A minimum of 100 guests is required for Friday or Saturday.

• A minimum of 75 guests is required for Sunday through Thursday.

July, August and January

Lakeside $260++ per person

• A minimum of 50 guests is required.

++24% service charge and 7% sales tax will be added to per person pricing.

Your wedding includes:

• Ceremony & reception site fees

• Preferred vendor list

• White folding chairs for the ceremony

• Expert team of service professionals to include servers, bartenders and wedding manager

• Four hour deluxe brand bar serving, spirits, beer, wine, sodas, bottled water

• Tables and chairs for cocktail hour and reception

• Selection of hors d'oeuvres to be passed at cocktail hour

• Choice of strolling or plated dinner

• All china, silverware and glassware

• Dance floor

• Custom wedding cake

• Chilled bottle of sparkling wine for the wedding couple at cake cutting

• Complimentary indoor back up space for inclement weather dependent on guests count

• Complimentary stay at the WaterColor Inn for the wedding couple on the evening of the wedding

• Ceremony rehearsal for weddings of 30 or more guests so everyone involved is aware of their surroundings and the flow of the event

* Tents requested by client are subject to additional charges.

WaterColor® Cerulean Park

LAKESIDE CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUES

If it’s a serene lakeside setting you’ve always dreamed of, WaterColor’s Lakeside venues provide a tranquil backdrop for your special day. With its old Florida charm, the BoatHouse is an intimate wedding or reception venue perfect for small gatherings. At the WaterColor® LakeHouse, the sky’s the limit in this breathtaking 3,700 square foot lakeside venue with cedar-lined walls and a trio of custom sphere chandeliers—a place where fairy-tales do come true.

ceremony venues

Western Lake Park

Up to 200 guests

Marina Park

Up to 300 guests

WaterColor® BoatHouse

Up to 160 guests

WaterColor® LakeHouse

Up to 300 guests

reception venues

Marina Park

Plated Dinner up to 300 guests

Strolling Reception up to 500 guests

WaterColor® BoatHouse

Plated Dinner up to 80 guests

Strolling Reception up to 125 guests

WaterColor® LakeHouse

Plated Dinner up to 150 guests

Strolling Reception up to 250 guests

INFORMATION FOR YOUR WEDDING

Deposit and Payment Information

One of our Wedding Experts can hold a tentative date for you for up to five business days, and the deposits are based on the expected revenue determined by your Wedding Manager. In order to confirm the event date, the contract must be signed and returned with a deposit equal to 25% of the wedding’s estimated package cost. Additional deposits are due at 180 days, 120 days and 60 days prior to the event. All remaining charges including floral, tents, band stage, heaters, fans, vendor meals, children’s meals and wedding enhancements’ will be charged to the credit card on file six business days prior to the event.

Food and Beverage Service Policy

WaterColor Inn, as a licensee, is responsible for the administration of the sales and service of all beverages and food products. This is in accordance with the Florida Alcoholic Beverage Commission and Florida State Health Regulations. Therefore, no food and/or beverage of any kind may be brought into, or removed from the function.

Additional Fees and Surcharges

Additional items could include floral, tents, band stages, heaters, fans, vendor meals, children’s meals and wedding enhancements.

One server is provided for every 20 guests. If more servers are requested there is a $100 fee per additional server. One bartender is provided for every 50 guests. If more bartenders are requested, there is a $200 fee for each bartender provided to serve your event. One uniformed Chef is provided for one carved entrée station during the wedding reception. Upon request, the fee for additional Chefs and stations is $150 plus tax per Chef.

A charge of $500 plus sales tax, per hour will apply for any event longer in duration than four hours. Additional bar fee of $20++ per person, per hour will be charged for extending bars past four hours within the wedding package. The wedding package per person price, as well as all additional food and beverage items are subject to a 24% service charge and an applicable 7% sales tax for all venues.

Attendants are available to assist at $200 plus tax.

Guarantees

We require that you provide a guarantee of the number of guests attending 14 business days prior to your event. If no guarantee is provided, the estimated attendance or the actual attendance, whichever is greater, will constitute your guarantee.

Wedding Vendor Day

Once your wedding is contracted with WaterColor® Inn & Resort, we ask that you take advantage of our Vendor Day. Your Wedding Expert will set up appointments with the Executive Chef, Cake Designer and an Event & Floral Designer of your choice. We offer Vendor Days for weddings consisting of 50 or more people and request that Vendor Days be scheduled Tuesday through Thursday. Please schedule your Wedding Vendor Day three-to-six months prior to your wedding.

Wedding Planners

A professional wedding planner is required.

Menu Tasting

A complimentary tasting for up to four guests is provided for weddings over 50 guests or more. A charge of $45 plus tax will be charged to the Master Account for all additional guests attending the tasting. For weddings with less than 50 guests a $65 plus tax, per person charge will be billed to the Master Account for each person who attends the tasting. We require 30 days notice to schedule a wedding menu tasting.

Children’s Meals

Children’s meals are charged as follows and pricing includes non-alcoholic beverages:

• Under 21 years of age dine from the Dinner Reception menu $100++ per person

• 12 years of age and under with a pre-selected children’s meal $40++ per person

• 2 years of age and under dine at no charge from the Dinner Reception menu

++24% service charge and 7% sales tax will be added to per person pricing.

PREFE RR ED WEDDING VENDORS

Floral, décor and lighting

We require that floral, décor, and lighting for your special day be provided by one of our Preferred Floral Vendors. An Event & Floral Designer will meet with you at the venue to ensure that your expectations are met.

Each of our vendors is recognized for creating customized arrangements to complement the unique style of your wedding event, as well as the color scheme. We welcome photographs or magazine articles that may depict your ideas, enabling designers to replicate a concept or tailor the decor to your specific requests. You can expect our skilled floral professionals to deliver the most distinctive and exquisite floral creations. Prices for floral services offered will vary depending on décor, the type of flowers chosen, the size of the arrangements and seasonal availability.

Preferred Event & Floral Designers will provide:

Ceremony Décor, Reception Décor, Lighting, Linens, Personal Flowers and Lounges.

preferred event & floral designers*

Fisher’s Flowers & Events

850.622.0056

850.368.5642 shers owersandevents.com

Myrtie Blue

850.243.2500

myrtieblue.com | info@myrtieblue.com

Florals by the Sea

850.650.6687

Floralsbythesea.com | sallyl75@yahoo.com

Showtime Wedding & Events

850.622.4087

showtimeeventsweddings.com

*Floral minimums may apply and are determined by the vendor.

Wedding cakes

Our hand-selected cake designer will assist you in creating a custom cake that reflects your personal style and taste.

preferred wedding cake designer

Sweetly Sisters

jessica@sweetlysisters.com sweetlysisters.com

Entertainment

We require that a St. Joe Company® Wedding Manager approve all entertainers before you enter into a contract. A copy of the entertainment’s contract, rider and proof of insurance must also be provided at least 60 days prior to your wedding. In accordance with county noise ordinances, all music must conclude no later than 10:00 p.m.

We are pleased to offer your guests up to 10% off the standard rate at the time of booking. Additional promotions may be available but only one can apply. Call Group Reservation toll-free number1-866-426-2656 to make individual reservations.

Boutique luxury hotel...

WaterColor® Inn | WaterColorResort.com

Enjoy the ultimate beach retreat at WaterColor Inn on Scenic 30A, nestled in WaterColor’s resort community. With its 1,400 linear feet of sugar-white sand beachfront this David Rockwell-designed luxury, boutique hotel captures the essence of a tranquil getaway with the intimacy and hospitality of a traditional Southern grand hotel. Each beachfront room brings the outdoors mere footsteps from the door. From the soft linens to the spa-inspired toiletries, every well-appointed room has been furnished for the full comfort of the guest.

MIX & MINGLE

Besides exceptional wedding events, WaterColor® Inn & Resort’s Wedding Experts will coordinate any of these mix and mingle events – an excellent way for you and your guests to enjoy all aspects of the wedding and resort experience.

• Proposal & Engagement Party

• Rehearsal Dinner

• Welcome Reception

• Bridal Luncheon

• Primping Party

• Welcome Amenity

• Wedding Anniversary

RESORT ACTIVITIES

Celebrating your wedding at one of WaterColor® Inn & Resort's fine wedding venues expands beyond the single day. It enables you to create the destination event of a lifetime for you and your guests to enjoy. We offer an abundance of extraordinary activities, including our signature experiences that guests are not likely to find anywhere else.

The following are a selection of just a few of our favorite diversions, all of which you may offer to your guests to make your wedding weekend all the more memorable:

WaterColor®Beach Club

The newly expanded WaterColor Beach Club boasts a new main pool with seating and lounge areas, a second-tier infinity pool with lounge seating and a lower-deck with zero-entry pool – all with unobstructed views of the Gulf.

Beach Chairs

Sit back and relax with the convenience of our beach setups, which consist of two canvas chairs and a large shady umbrella. All WaterColor Inn guests receive $15 off the daily rate. Please call reservations at 1-888-775-2473 or email reservations@stjoe.com to apply discount.

Beach Bonfires

Beach Bonfire packages include 2 hours of bonfire fun for up to 30 guests. Beach chairs, s’mores, and bottled waters are provided. Additional food & beverage packages and outdoor game packages are available for purchase through WaterColor Grill. Please email wcbonfire@stjoe.com.

Camp WaterColor

Located within the WaterColor community, featuring three resort pools, two water slides, a lazy river and eatery. Spend the day for fun in the sun with the whole family.

Local Shopping

Take a stroll down 30A's WaterColor community, where the seaside shops are filled with coastal treats. Whether you are looking for the perfect gift, a one-of-a-kind piece of art, or just to fill your cooler with delicious beach treats, you will find it all near WaterColor Inn & Resort.

Resort Restaurants

The WaterColor dining experience is distinguished by a fresh, seasonal and locally inspired philosophy celebrating the bounty of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Wherever you enjoy a meal during your stay, you will savor creative cuisine showcasing the best ingredients from local farms and fishermen.

Outdoor Recreation

With nearly five hundred beachfront acres framed by the Gulf of Mexico, a coastal dune lake, a longleaf pine forest and a private white-sand beach, WaterColor Inn is the perfect gateway to exhilarating adventures. Spend glorious, sunsplashed days paddleboarding, kayaking, boating or fishing. the best ingredients from local farms and fishermen.

“Thank you making our wedding day a success! It’s a beautiful beginning to our lives together. So many thanks to you, and the watercolor team for allowing our commitment to marriage to be one of the best days of our lives. It’s a pleasure working with you!”

“I wanted to send you a quick note to tell you we had my daughter's wedding at the Lake House about six weeks ago. The entire event was first class due to your team. The amount of compliments I received from relatives and friends were too many to count. One of the guests told me he was in the hospitality business and said the food was the best he's had at an event of this type. From the cocktail party through the reception everything was perfect.”

“Just want to thank you again for the wonderful job you did planning and welcoming us to last night's dinner. Your presence at the dinner made me feel like a guest, too! I'll never forget you.”

It's been said... Awards and recognition

Forbes Travel Guide Four Star Rating

• WaterColor Inn

AAA Four Diamond Award

• WaterColor Inn

Condé Nast Traveler

“What can I say except and huge THANK YOU for all your hard work this past Saturday night. It was a great night even though the wind howled and the temperatures dropped at lightning speed!! I know you had your hands full making sure everything went to plan....it really was magical"

“I just wanted to say thank you for everything with my wedding. I am sure to you I am just another number/ bride...but to me.. you stood out so much in the process. You have the best demeanor in handling people, questions, stressful situations etc, and were so fun to work with. I could totally relax because I was so confident you would handle everything perfectly. It's such a strange thing to emotionally digest after planning a wedding and working with all of these people for several months and then its just over! But I just wanted to make sure I reached back out and let you know we all appreciated you so much! Also thank you for even being willing to stick your hands in my rear to fix my bustle ;)”.

• Readers' Choice – #12 "Top Resorts in Florida (Statewide)"

Travel + Leisure

• Readers' Choice – #18 "World's Best 24 Resorts in the U.S. That Are Perfect for Families"

• Readers’ Choice – #25 “Top 500 World’s Best Hotel”

Family Vacation Critic

• Readers’ Choice- “Favorite Hotel”

LUXLife Magazine

• “Best Luxury Beach Resort Hotel-Florida"

USA Today

• "#4 Best Waterfront Hotel" in 10Best Readers' Choice Poll

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*St. Joe® Private amenities and Resort Perks are available to registered guests and members only. Amenities and access to amenities are subject to change due to availability and seasonality. All pricing, fees, terms and conditions are subject to change.

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