Wedding Venues
Say "I Do" From Beach to Bay
Sandestin weddings bring the best of Florida’s Emerald Coast together—beach, bay, ballrooms, and boutique hotel luxury—so your ceremony, reception, and guest experience happen in one beautiful place. With flexible indoor/outdoor options, expert planning support, and accommodations just steps away, you can craft a weekend guests will rave about.
85,000+ sq. ft. of event space • Venues for 20–1,500 guests • On‑site lodging, spa, golf & beach
Baytowne Conference Center
At the heart of the resort, Baytowne Conference Center blends classic Southern charm with guest‑friendly convenience for seamless celebrations. The Azalea Ballroom—adorned with dome‑style chandeliers and white wainscoting—is steps from the Grand Lawn and shines for elegant receptions, while the grand Magnolia Ballroom, with soaring ceilings and up to 13,500 sq. ft., sets the stage for formal dinners, dancing, and live bands. Generous pre‑function spaces—including the Azalea Foyer and the Magnolia Foyer + Veranda—create a natural flow for arrivals, cocktail hour, and indoor‑outdoor moments.
Azalea Ballroom
Dimensions Up to 109’ x 51’
Square Feet 1,850 to 5,500
Capacity Up to 800
Azalea Foyer
Dimensions 36’ x 70’
Square Feet 2,500
Capacity Up to 370
Magnolia Ballroom
Dimensions Up to 109’ x 124'
Square Feet 1,850 to 13,500
Capacity Up to 1,500
Magnolia Foyer + Veranda
Dimensions 54’ x 71’
Square Feet 3,800
Capacity Up to 550
Hotel Effie Sandestin
Hotel Effie Sandestin delivers boutique‑hotel polish with venues just an elevator ride from guest rooms. The versatile Juniper Ballroom (up to 13,000 sq. ft., divisible into six spaces) adapts from ceremony to dinner to after‑party, framed by a refined coastal palette. For intimate affairs, Silverbell and Elderberry offer elegant second‑floor ballrooms for up to 135 guests, supported by the Juniper and Silverbell foyers for welcoming sips and seamless transitions.
Elderberry
Dimensions 27' x 44'
Square Feet 1,188
Capacity Up to 135
Juniper Ballroom
Dimensions Up to 139’ x 94'
Square Feet Up to 13,000
Capacity Up to 1,200
Juniper Foyer
Dimensions 116’ x 14’
Square Feet 1,624
Silverbell
Dimensions 27' x 48'
Square Feet 1,296
Capacity Up to 135
Silverbell Foyer
Dimensions 116’ x 14’
Square Feet 1,624
Linkside Conference Center
Perched along the bay, Linkside Conference Center combines water‑view romance with flexible scale. The Bayside Ballroom opens directly to a generous patio tailor‑made for golden‑hour ceremonies and cocktail hours, while the Bayview Room and its adjoining terrace invite dancing under the stars. Large celebrations fit beautifully in the Linkside Ballroom, with the adjacent 12,600‑sq.‑ft. Exhibit Hall available for expansive dinners and staging; pre‑function foyers throughout keep arrivals and transitions effortless.
Bayside Ballroom + Patio
Dimensions Up to 100’ x 40’
Square Feet Up to 4,000
Capacity Up to 400
Bayview Foyer
Dimensions 25’ x 60’
Square Feet 1,500
Capacity Up to 160
Bayview Terrance
Square Feet 1,248
Capacity Up to 150
Bayview Room
Dimensions 73' x 23'
Square Feet 1,679
Capacity Up to 185
Linkside Ballroom
Dimensions Up to 120’ x 48’
Square Feet 1,344 to 5,760
Capacity Up to 745
Linkside Foyer
Dimensions 150’ x 20’
Square Feet 3,000
Capacity Up to 300
Outdoor Venues
From Gulf‑front vows to garden‑style lawns, our outdoor settings showcase Sandestin’s most iconic views. Say “I do” on Sandestin Beach, host large celebrations on the Grand Lawn, or choose intimate greens like Elation, Links, or Raven for privacy and charm. Marina Beach is perfect for welcome parties and bonfires. Tenting and thoughtful weather plans help keep outdoor dreams beautifully on course.