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Destin Wedding Estates

From 35 to 500 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Tykesha
Michael
Jeff
Alyssa
Julie

Recommended by 100% of couples

What is the story behind Destin Wedding Estates?

Destin Wedding Company is a coastal, all-inclusive wedding business located in Destin, Florida, that offers a choice of many homes and resorts with a full-service wedding on the beach followed by a reception at a home or resort. With a team of highly experienced wedding planners, including owner Susan, couples are guaranteed their wedding will receive the utmost attention and professionalism during the planning process. The team has a combined 45 years of experience, with 15 years of experience serving the Destin region, which means they know what they’re doing.

Wedding Home Categories

  • Best Priced
  • Bling Homes
  • Homes with Lawns
  • Homes with Rooftops
  • Homes with Beach Receptions
  • Homes with Pool Receptions

Wedding Resort Categories

  • Oceanfront with Ballroom Receptions
  • Oceanfront with Lighting on Lawn
  • Tent on Lawn
  • Beach Reception Under Lights
  • Beach Reception Under Tent

Services Offered
Destin Wedding Company can help couples plan all aspects of their big day, from cakes to DJs to photography and even a rehearsal bonfire! Their services include the following:

  • Event planning
  • Accommodations
  • Catering to include the food and beverage
  • Event rentals
  • Aisle markers
  • Aisle runners
  • Altar
  • Audio equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Dance floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photobooth
  • Tent
  • Tent accessories

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 20 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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What are Destin Wedding Estates's site fees and venue policies?

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$495

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

35

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

50 mansions 5 resorts

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Beach
Country/Golf Club
Hotel
Mansion
Resort
Rooftop
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December
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Destin Wedding Company handles nearly every detail for stress-free destination and beach weddings, providing excellent planning, day-of coordination, decor, florals, and vendors. Guests praised the food, seamless execution, and beautiful venues and accommodations. Minor issues were rare (occasional DJ/food timing), but overall reviewers highly recommend them.

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Destin Wedding Company handles nearly every detail for stress-free destination and beach weddings, providing excellent planning, day-of coordination, decor, florals, and vendors. Guests praised the food, seamless execution, and beautiful venues and accommodations. Minor issues were rare (occasional DJ/food timing), but overall reviewers highly recommend them.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 263 reviews
Google
4.7/5 297 reviews
Tykesha
Tykesha Sent on 10/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Stress-Free Day!!

Susan and her team at Destin Wedding Company did a phenomenal job with our wedding! From our very first consultation, I loved Susan’s energy. She was informative, enthusiastic, and genuinely excited about the opportunity to work with us. Someone referred me to the Destin Wedding Company and shared how amazing they were, and I can honestly say they lived up to that reputation and more!

I was stressed about planning a destination wedding because I live a very long distance from Destin, and I was worried about how everything would turn out. Susan reassured me that everything would be perfect, and she absolutely delivered! I have ZERO complaints about our wedding day. It was amazing, and our guests still talk about how beautiful everything was!

My husband and I traveled to Destin several months before the wedding to explore the area and plan everything over one weekend. To my surprise, we accomplished so much! We selected our flowers and décor, enjoyed a cake and food tasting, and had a wonderful time with Susan and her son (whom is a staff member). It was a stress reliever that Susan coordinated everything with the vendors. We chose the right team for our special day.

I had plenty of questions throughout the planning process, and Susan answered every one of them. She was always pleasant, reassuring, and prompt in her responses. She consistently put my mind at ease and assured me that everything would be beautiful. On our wedding day, everything was organized, on time, and absolutely perfect thanks to Susan and her amazing team!

If you are planning a destination wedding in Destin, this is the company you want! Susan and her team will help you plan the wedding of your dreams. I cannot recommend Destin Wedding Company enough. Do yourself a favor and book the DESTIN WEDDING COMPANY! You will not be disappointed!
P
Pamela Sent on 10/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Destin Wedding Co. is THE BEST!

Susan Parker & her team are simply incredible, responsive, warm, talented and current in wedding planning and THE BEST. They walked us through EVERY step in a professional manner that was filled with patience. We couldn’t have been more pleased from start to finish. They are creative masters of wedding execution. Their displays, decorations and creativity were beyond impressive. The planning day was light, fun and stress free. Their plans were perfectly orchestrated into a well thought out wedding down to the very last detail. We couldn’t have been more pleased with the outcome. The wedding was a dream come true!! More than a 5 Star review!!
Michael
Michael Sent on 10/26/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most amazing crew for the most wonderful day of my life

Everything met and even exceeded our expectations and what a fun crew to work with too. I cannot recommend them enough and anyone would be lucky to work with such wonderful people. The flowers were stunning, the cake was beyond words and the transformation they created for the reception felt like a completely different location if only for a few hours. Working with everyone to fit the vision of our wedding was a joy. The communication was flawless even from halfway across the country.
Jeff
Jeff Sent on 10/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Easy from start to finish

They worked with us and handled 99% of everything we would want all the way from West Texas. When we got there for the first time, we made minor changes to the chair layout, that was it, they nailed everything else.
They found us the venue, caterer, and the minister, worked everything themselves. The only thing we had to change for the venue was our own seating plans, couldn't have been easier.

For a beach wedding I would suggest getting friends to set up their own chairs on the beach to build a buffer between the one block and private event. There isn't anything anyone can do about keeping random people away, so that buffer could help you. People were mostly respectful and kept their distance though.

Great experience! For a sight unseen, out of state, destination wedding, I can't imagine it going any better!
L
Linda Sent on 10/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding

Susan and her team were a dream to work with even though we were just days after a hurricane. All the staff is very professional and I would recommend them for any wedding here in Destin.
T
Tiffany Sent on 10/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best of wedding planners

Susan and her team were incredible!!! They heard our ideas and made them come to life, they made our big day so perfect and special and we couldn’t be more grateful that we went with them!!! Highly recommend!
Alyssa
Alyssa Sent on 10/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Experience We Could’ve Asked For

Susan and everyone at the Destin Wedding Company were absolutely amazing! From booking with them, planning, to the wedding day, they made everything easy and seamless! Our day was absolutely beautiful and was quite literally the wedding of our dreams. The decor was perfect and we’re still getting comments about how good the food was! My husband and I especially appreciated the day of planning with them to go through what we wanted our day to be like, pick out colors/decor, try our menu, and pick desserts. Planning a destination wedding can be stressful when you’re not living in the area but the Destin Wedding Company took the stress off of us and allowed us to soak in the planning process and the weekend of our wedding. My husband and I could not recommend them more!
Julie
Julie Sent on 06/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding

We literally had the most amazing wedding and Destin Wedding company made all of our dreams come true! They helped me pick the perfect venue location and flowers and dinner were spectacular. They had the beach set up so perfectly and paid attention to every detail. I recommend them 100%! I’m blown away by how magical it all was 💕
K
Kelci Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Wedding Company

Our wedding day was absolutely perfect thanks to the Destin Wedding Company. Susan and her team are exceptional. The housing locations for the wedding were all so amazing, it was hard to chose one, but we went with the Twin Giants and it did not disappoint. One thing that stands out is that Susan offers so many options for decorating, which made it easy to create a personalized experience that truly reflected our style. Christina, our wedding coordinator, went above and beyond—she did an incredible job with the flowers, making sure every arrangement was stunning and exactly what we envisioned. She also ensured that everything was set up correctly and on time, which gave me complete peace of mind and allowed me to enjoy the day without any stress. The coordinators and Erica were amazing—professional, attentive, and always one step ahead, making sure every detail was covered. The entire team was professional, attentive, and seemed to have every detail covered, no matter how small. I can’t thank them enough for making our wedding seamless, beautiful, and unforgettable. If you’re looking for a company that will take care of everything and make your day magical, this is the one to choose.
Hillery
Hillery Sent on 11/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

Destin Wedding Estates was everything we could have dreamed of and more. We chose a breathtaking 11-bedroom coastal home on Miramar Beach, where our entire wedding party stayed together for the weekend. The house overlooked the ocean, creating the most beautiful backdrop for our ceremony in the sand, followed by a romantic reception under the twinkle lights on the property. Every detail — from the soft coastal tones and elegant florals to the sound of the waves during our vows — was exactly as I had envisioned and somehow managed to exceed every expectation. It was the perfect setting for the most meaningful and unforgettable day of our lives.
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What awards has Destin Wedding Estates won?

263
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Billy and Susan Parker of Destin Wedding Company take pride in what they do and I have worked with them on many occasions for weddings in Destin and the surrounding areas. I would definitely recommend them.

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Love Love Love working with Destin Wedding Company! Each and every bride they send my way are just so sweet, fun to work with! Each wedding is so well put together! all the wedding planners, photographers are very professional and attentive to each bride.

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Destin Wedding Estates frequently asked questions

Destin Wedding Estates includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Destin Wedding Estates includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Destin Wedding Estates includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Destin Wedding Estates for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Hotel
  • Mansion
  • Resort
  • Rooftop
  • Waterfront
Destin Wedding Estates offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Destin Wedding Estates offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Destin Wedding Estates offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Destin Wedding Estates offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Destin Wedding Estates is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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