Fran and Dave's Wedding
Rosemary Beach, Florida, USA, September, 2007
"Rosemary Beach was spectacular! Our friends and family had a great time despite the lack of air conditioning in the Town Hall. Emerald Coast Catering took care of everything from food to decor, I even got a special plate of fried okra from the chef! Samantha Alday, www.samanthaaldayphotography.com was our photographer and she and her husband were simply amazing. Our band was called Beach Mice, booked through Gulf Talent Services and they were awesome! Don't let their name fool you.."
Venues
- Ceremony: Western Beach
- Reception: Town Hall
- Hotel: Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
- Hotel: The Cottages/The Pensione at Rosemary Beach
- Restaurant: Bud & Alley's Restaurant
- Restaurant: Criolla's Restaurant
- Restaurant: Fish out of Water
- Attraction: Grayton Beach State Park
- Attraction: Seaside Community
- Attraction: Village of Baytowne Wharf
- Beach: Beaches of South Walton
- Shopping: Silver Sands Factory Stores
- Bar/Casual Dining: Sharky's Seafood Restaurant
- Golf: Golf
- Golf: Golf at Sandestin
Ceremony
Western Beach
We had a beautiful sunny day and the water was a gorgeous backdrop.
Reception
Town Hall
Town Hall RoadSanta Rosa Beach, Florida
The Town Hall is perfect for an intimate party of less than 75. Remember to ask Rosemary Beach to turn on the air-conditioning! ; (
Hotel
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
4000 Sandestin Boulevard SouthDestin, FL
(850) 267-9500
Most people who opted to stay here over the Cottages at Rosemary Beach regretted it for two reasons: the drive from the hotel to the ceremony/reception and Rosemary Beach was super gorgeous!!
The Cottages/The Pensione at Rosemary Beach
S. Barrett SquareSanta Rosa Beach, Florida
888-855-1551
The beaches and cottages here are all so amazing. I only wish the people at the reception for cottage rentals were friendlier. People who stayed at the Pensione were very happy, it's a minimalistic, no-frills pensione but price and location can't be beat!
Restaurant
Bud & Alley's Restaurant
2236 E County Highway 30ASanta Rosa Beach, FL, USA
(850) 231-5900
Bud & Alley's is 8 miles, a 15 minute drive from Rosemary Beach. From the Hilton Sandestin it is a 24 mile, 35 min. drive.
Criolla's Restaurant
170 E County Highway 30ASanta Rosa Beach, FL, USA
(850) 267-1267
One of Florida's best restaurants!
Fish out of Water
34 Golden Rod CirSanta Rosa Beach, FL 32459-5979, US
Located on the second floor of the WaterColor Inn and overlooking the Gulf, Fish Out of Water celebrates Southern art and nature with a fire-and-ice theme, which is anchored by an exhibition grill kitchen and an ice bar bearing fresh seafood and sushi.
Attraction
Grayton Beach State Park
357 Main Park RdSanta Rosa Beach, FL, USA
(850) 231-4210
One of the most beautiful beaches, according to Fran!
Seaside Community
2311 E County Highway 30A # CSanta Rosa Beach, FL, USA
(850) 231-4224
Seaside is a quaint beachside community with plenty of shops, restaurants and a gorgeous beach. Seaside was also the film site of Jim Carey's movie, "The Truman Show."
Village of Baytowne Wharf
9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy WDestin, FL, USA
(850) 267-8117
Baytowne Wharf is a resort with lots of fun shops and restaurants!