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Create a day that reflects the life you plan together. All event space provides a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean unlike any where else. Whether you dream of an intimate reception, a casual outdoor luncheon or an elaborate banquet, our resort hotel gives you an array of wedding venues from which to choose. Allow our experienced wedding planning team to work with you to ensure everything is exactly as you wish, from exquisitely arranged reception rooms to extraordinary cuisine. Each wedding is a one-of-a-kind event and we'll devote ourselves to designing a day that will be a cherished memory, including:

• A professional wedding specialist, who will work with you throughout the process, from planning through the final moments of your wedding day
• A tempting array of food and beverage, from hors d'oeuvres to desserts, and wines to champagnes
• Your choice of venues, including indoor and outdoor sites
• Special accommodation rates for your guests in our spacious guest rooms and suites

Please visit the hotel Website at www.oceanpointresort.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions for Hosting Your Wedding

Q. What is needed to secure my date and reserve my space?
A. A non-refundable deposit of $1000 as well as the signed contract agreement secures your date and space. Once this is received and posted, an account is setup.

Q. What are the parking arrangements?
A. The City of Sunny Isles Beach zoning requires valet parking and current charges are $26.00 for overnight guests, $15.00 for the entire day and $8.00 for special events.

Q. Does the Hotel provide a microphone for my Officiant?
A. Yes, please ask for a complete audio visual list of items for rent.

Q. Does the Hotel provide a Chuppah for Jewish Ceremonies?
A. No, this can be provided by your decorator or florist.

Q. Does the Hotel provide Challah Bread and Kosher Wine for ceremonies?
A. Yes. We would be able to provide that for a small additional charge based on consumption.

Q. What Brand of Liquor is provided at the bar?
A. Please find the list of current liquor in our bar menu.

Q. Can I bring in my own alcohol?
A. No, the hotel liquor license dictates that the hotel must purchase and serve all alcohol. We can purchase any special request items for you in addition to the hosted bar.

Q. What is the charge if I want to have an additional bartender?
A. Each additional bartender is $85.00 for up to 3 hours with $25.00 for each additional hour per bartender.

Q. Can I have my Wedding Reception poolside?
A. Yes, you have the option to have an area roped off, however, some of the pool area would still be open to hotel guests. Setup fee would be waived based on food and beverage minimum being met.

Q. How early can I have my vendors come to decorate and setup for my reception?
A. Typically two (2) hours prior to the start of your event. One week prior to your event,, please provide a contact list of vendors to the Catering Manager in case of any changes in the load in times.

Q. What is the size of the dance floor?
A. Maximum size is 16’x16’, smaller dance floors are available.

Q. What are the sizes of the tables?
A. 60” round, seats 8-10 guests; 72” round, seats 10-12 guests; 6’ and 8’ rectangle tables for gifts, table cards and DJ; ½ moon table for the Bride and Groom.

Q. How will you know what meal each guest selected for dinner?
A. Bride & Groom to provide menu cards to indicate to the banquet staff what entrée selection each guest ordered.

Q. How do I obtain the offer of an “Elegant Suite the Night Before and the Night of Your Wedding”.
A. In order to qualify for 2 nights complimentary, there is a $6000 food and beverage minimum; please contact the Catering Manager for other details.

Q. Do I have a choice of linens?
A. For the Reception, we provide complimentary: Wedding White Floor Length Linens, Wedding White Chair Covers, Wedding White Overlay and Wedding White Napkins. Other linen selections are available by the Florist or Décor Company.

Q. Can I use my own vendors (florist, photographer, entertainment)?
A. We are happy to provide you with a Preferred Vendor List who are familiar with this property or you many choose to use your own.

Q. Do you have a Kosher Kitchen?
A. No, but you can use our second kitchen for Kosher style events.

Q. Can I have a taste testing?
A. Yes, when you order from one of our Wedding Menus you may choose up to (2) appetizers, (2) salads and (2) entrees (prime rib not included).

Q. Can I extend my open bar?
A. Yes, you have the option for the extension of your open bar for an additional hour at the rate of $8.50 per guest based on the guaranteed number attending. Noise complaints from other hotel guests may result the bar to close.

Q. Is there a cake cutting fee?
A. No, we will cut and serve the cake to your guests as this is included in the package.

Q. Can I have my wedding ceremony on the beach?
A. Yes, the fee for setting up the ceremony and getting the permit will vary. The City of Sunny Isles Beach requires a non-refundable deposit, a non-refundable application fee, permit for the event, set-up and breakdown of the event, traffic police, lifeguards and clean-up. Please contact our Catering Manager for details.

Q. Can I have my wedding ceremony at the hotel?
A. Yes, based on space availability, you can have your ceremony for a charge of $500.00 which includes the set-up the back-up space and chair covers should you choose an outdoor veranda wedding. Please call for more details.

Q. What time can my event go to?
A. 11:00pm for dance music and 12 Midnight with slow dance music or ambient music because of the city of Sunny Isle Beach 11pm noise ordinance.

Q. Can we have a tented, outdoor wedding party?
A. Yes, we have vendors that can provide that for an additional fee, please note that back-up space will also incur an additional fee based on the space needed.

Q. Can I have exclusive use of the all the meeting space on the Mezzanine Floor for a “private” function?
A. We would love to be able to offer you the ability to have a private function; this would be based on the size of your group. Please note that we work to book all event space; contact the Catering Manager for more details if needed.

Q. Can I order other menu items for my vendors attending to my wedding?
A. Yes, we offer a Vendor Meal at a special price; guarantee must be submitted with your Banquet Event Order.

Please note that the above is subject to change.

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