Skip to main content
Weddings
This vendor is popular with couples. Start a conversation

About

On WeddingWire since 2021

Based in Miramar Beach, Florida, Amore Beach Weddings, winner of the 2022 Couples Choice Award from the Wedding Wire and the 2024 Readers Choice Award by VIP Destin Magazine, is your complete beach wedding company. Named after the Italian word for love, this business is owned and operated by Jamie Bates. Jamie and his professional team of wedding planners and coordinators delight in taking part in each couples’ special day and helping their clients create one-of-a-kind experiences.


Services Offered

Amore Beach Weddings is dedicated to planning events on the Gulf of Mexico’s white sands. They are available to coordinate rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions, and offer partial and full-planning options.

Jamie and his talented staff have many years of experience planning a variety of weddings, including those that are destination, religious, civil, and eco-friendly, as well as elopements. The team can assist with budget analysis, event design, vendor referrals, and timeline creation to transform your vision into a reality. Their staff is also made up of experienced caterers, photographers, and music entertainers to make the planning process as streamlined as possible. Amore Beach Weddings' experienced staff can help you have a stress-free, love-filled event.

With packages starting as low as $699.00, Amore Beach Weddings has designed its weddings services for all budgets.

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$1,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$1,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$2,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

No

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Day-of Coordination
Full Planning
Partial Planning

What weddings do you have experience planning?

Civil
Destination
Double Weddings
Elopement
Eco-Friendly
Military
Non-Religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

4
illustration question

Any other questions?

Message vendor

Reviews of Amore Beach Weddings

5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
27 Reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Review summary

Powered by AI

Amore Beach Weddings receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding planning and coordination services. Reviewers praise the professionalism, organization, and helpfulness of the staff, particularly Jamie, Deb, Steve, and Jean. The team is described as going above and beyond to ensure a stress-free and perfect wedding experience. Clients appreciate the attention to detail, beautiful decorations, and prompt communication. Many reviewers highly recommend Amore Beach Weddings for couples looking for a seamless and memorable beach wedding.

Review summary

Powered by AI
This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Amore Beach Weddings receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding planning and coordination services. Reviewers praise the professionalism, organization, and helpfulness of the staff, particularly Jamie, Deb, Steve, and Jean. The team is described as going above and beyond to ensure a stress-free and perfect wedding experience. Clients appreciate the attention to detail, beautiful decorations, and prompt communication. Many reviewers highly recommend Amore Beach Weddings for couples looking for a seamless and memorable beach wedding.

Angie
Angie S. Sent on 07/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best experience ever!

Deb, Jamie, and Reverend Steve are the absolute best! I cannot even put into words how much we loved our wedding and the entire experience! We were treated like family the entire time! Everything was so easy and smooth and stress free because of the organization and communication and professionalism of these 3 people! They truly went above and beyond what we ever dreamed for us and I couldn’t be more thankful! They made our dream day an absolute actual dream! Everything was absolutely perfect and every detail taken care of for us so we didn’t have stress at all. Dep took so many amazing pictures and again went above and beyond for us, she made sure every memory was captured! Jamie made our beach bonfire a huge success with the perfect music and a memory I’m sure no one will ever forget! Reverend Steve was the most personable the entire time from the time we met him till we said our late night goodbyes, he truly cares and you can tell by the way he talks, he truly made the ceremony one of joyful tears and heartfelt messages! I wouldn’t do anything different and do not regret for one second who we chose to put our special day in their hands. We truly have made friends for life! Thank you so much to the three of you! I’m not sure we could ever thank you enough for how amazing you made our special day!
D
Daisy M. Sent on 03/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amore Beach Wedding

We recently had the pleasure of entrusting our wedding plans to Amore, and I must say, they exceeded all expectations. I was an out of state brde which added a different level of stress, Destin has many beach wedding companies and I looked into several of them but knew as soon as I found Amore that I would choose them. Despite planning everything from out of state, the team at Amore made the entire process seamless and stress-free.

From the initial consultation to the final execution, their level of professionalism and attention to detail was remarkable. They listened to my vision and went above and beyond to bring it to life, offering valuable suggestions and guidance along the way.

One of the standout qualities at Amore is their genuine care and concern for their clients. Despite the distance, I always felt supported and reassured throughout the planning process. We needed to make some last minute changes a few weeks before the ceremony and they were responsive to all my inquiries and proactive in addressing any concerns, making me feel confident about everything. I had the pleasure of interacting with the owner Jamie, our coordinator Robin, our officiant Steve and our photographer Savannah. Everyone was so kind and truly invested in making our day special.

On the day of the wedding, everything ran smoothly thanks to the meticulous planning and coordination of Amore

Overall, my experience with Amore was nothing short of amazing. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in search of a wedding planner who is not only professional and efficient but also caring and dedicated to making your special day truly unforgettable. Thank you, Amore for making our wedding day unforgettable.
J
Jennifer Q. Sent on 09/24/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding organizers!

I couldn’t ask for a more professional organization than these guys! If you need a wedding planner and event organizer this is the place!
illustration message bubble

Are you interested?

Message vendor

Awards

27
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

Deals

Pricing

Do you want more pricing details?

Team

Jamie  Bates
Jamie Bates
Owner - CEO

Jamie Bates is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer for Amore Beach Weddings. He handles all the business and day to operations for company.

Jamie is a native of Walton County, Florida and attended Florida State University. After college, he attended the University of Denver College of Law and practiced in real estate and business law for many years.

He also is an Ordained Minister and officiates many of our weddings and will even marry you as Elvis.

Outside of work, Jamie enjoys spending time with his family, the beach,and cheering for his beloved Florida State Seminoles and Atlanta Braves.

Deb DePew
Deb DePew
Lead Wedding Planner & Coordinator

Deb DePew serves Amore Beach Weddings in many areas but her focus is on the the planning and coordination of our beach weddings.

Deb goes out of her way to ensure our couples have a day to remember with each of our weddings.

She is native of Lousiana and after moving to Sandestin, Florida with her family after many years in Memphis, Tennessee, joined Amore Beach Weddings.

In addition to her planning and coordination duties, Deb is also a staff photographer and officiant for Amore Beach Weddings.

Deb is married to Steve DePew, our lead Officiant, and also is the mother to two beautiful daughters.

Steve DePew
Steve DePew
Senior Officiant

Rev. Steve DePew serves as Senior Officiant for Amore Beach Weddings.

Steve, an ordained minister, retired from his position as an international airlines pilot and moved with his wife and family to Florida from their home in Memphis, Tennessee.

Rev. DePew, an expert at "Tying the Knot", is married to Deb DePew and is the father of two beautiful daughters. When not serving in his capacity with Amore or spending time with his family, Steve enjoys his days playing golf at one of many golf courses in the Sandestin, Florida area.

Map

Other vendors in Panhandle for your wedding

Wedding Vendors

Responds within 24 hours