Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

My husband and I cannot recommend the Emerald Grande enough! We had our ceremony on the Captain's Deck and our reception in the Harborview Room. The venue itself is obviously gorgeous, but the team is incredible and made our whole wedding experience perfect. We live about 900 miles away and did a destination wedding here. We mostly communicated with Emily and she is extremely responsive and was so helpful throughout the process. We paid extra for the wedding coordinator and I am so glad we did. The property is huge and you will definitely want a wedding coordinator to help you navigate everything, especially if you're from out of town. We met Annette the week prior to our wedding and she is amazing. She kept the whole day running and my husband and I didn't have to think about anything. She ran the show at rehearsal, made an entire timeline for our wedding day, and escorted all of us to where we needed to be on wedding day. We couldn't stop telling Annette how grateful we were for her. After our ceremony, my husband and I paid extra to have the boat shuttle take us over to the beach for photos and I'm so glad we did. We were a little bummed because we thought we wouldn't have time to get any of the cocktail hour hors d'oeuvres, but as soon as we got on the boat, Annette handed us a to-go box of hors d'oeuvres to snack on and 2 drinks of our choice! My husband and I actually weren't able to make it down to Florida to do a tasting, so we were a little nervous about the catering, but the food was incredible. Our guests raved about it all night and said it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. We highly recommend doing the soft pretzel bar after dinner, they were a perfect after-dinner snack. We got married almost 2 weeks ago now and people are still talking about the food and the views! My husband and I joke that we wish we could get married everyday because we had so much fun and such a beautiful time at the Emerald Grande.

As a Type A bride, I can confidently say that from start to finish, the Emerald Grande and their staff made the entire wedding-planning experience seamless and truly enjoyable. Emily Buckley (Director of Catering Sales) and Annette Peterson (Wedding Coordinator) were the dream team. They handled all the prep work—from the BEO document and coordinating with vendors to offering recommendations—and ensured every single person was in the right place on the big day, from first looks, family photos, the ceremony, reception, and everything in between.

I’ve seen some negative reviews about the Emerald Grande condos, and I could not disagree more. Our room was clean, comfortable, and had a beautiful view. Honestly, I get teary-eyed writing this because our day was simply a dream.

My family has a place in the Destin area, and we’re always on the harbor enjoying activities, pontooning to Crab Island, or dining and drinking—but we had never actually stayed at the Emerald Grande before. I’m so grateful we chose it for our wedding.

Thank you to the entire team for being who you are. You made everything AMAZING!

Choosing the Emerald Grande as our wedding venue was one of the best decisions we made during the entire planning process. Not only is the venue itself absolutely stunning — with breathtaking views, elegant event spaces, and top-tier amenities — but the real stars of our experience were Emily and Annette.

From the very first meeting, Emily made us feel seen, heard, and completely supported. They were organized, responsive, and genuinely invested in making sure every detail of our day was perfect. Their experience and calm professionalism gave us so much peace of mind — especially during those final few weeks when things can feel overwhelming. Every question I had (and there were many!) was answered with patience and care.

On the day of the wedding, everything ran seamlessly. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Annette handled every transition, every vendor, and every tiny behind-the-scenes task with grace. Our ceremony and reception flowed beautifully, and I was able to be fully present and enjoy every moment — something I’ll always be grateful for.

I truly can’t recommend the Emerald Grande and this incredible team highly enough. If you want a breathtaking location paired with staff who will go above and beyond to bring your vision to life, look no further. Thank you, Emily and Annette, for making our wedding day everything we dreamed of and more!

Our wedding at Emerald Grande was everything we dreamed of and more. From the very beginning, the planning process was completely stress-free and enjoyable all thanks to the incredible team, especially Annette and Emily. Working with them truly made everything so easy and seamless. Their warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail were unmatched. We always felt supported, understood, and genuinely cared for throughout the entire journey.

The communication was outstanding. Every question, concern, and idea was met with a quick response and thoughtful guidance. On the day of the wedding, Annette executed everything perfectly — we didn’t have to worry about a single thing, which allowed us to be fully present and enjoy every moment.

And the food… absolutely phenomenal! Our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was. From cocktail hour to the main course, every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. It far exceeded the typical “wedding food” experience and added a touch of luxury to our celebration.

Emerald Grande also offers amazing value. The pricing was incredibly fair for the level of service and quality we received. The packages were clear, customizable, and transparent — no surprises, no stress, just a smooth, well-organized process from beginning to end.

If you’re looking for a stunning venue with exceptional food, flawless coordination, and a team that truly cares about making your day perfect, Emerald Grande is the one. Huge thanks again to Annette and Emily — you made our wedding unforgettable, and we’ll always be grateful.

The staff at the Emerald Grande were amazing. Especially our coordinator, Annette. She made the day unbelievable! We did not have to worry about anything on our wedding day because it was all professionally done and organized by the staff there. Annette focused on every detail big or small and took the worry away from us, allowing us to enjoy this marvelous occasion without additional stress. Emily was very friendly and helpful planning our wedding. She showed us the backup options in case of bad weather (it was suppose to rain), as well as helping pick out our venues food and beverage menu. The food was delicious and the guests enjoyed it all very much. From the time we arrived for the wedding prep to the grande exit; it was all perfectly done. Thanks to all the servers and bartender who made sure that all our guests were satisfied and got anything they needed quickly. The entire crew was friendly, courteous, polite and attentive. We highly recommend the Emerald Grande for your perfect wedding.

How do I even begin to write a review for the place that gave us the most MAGICAL wedding?! :)
My husband and I live out of state and found The Emerald by chance when looking up venue options in the area for our wedding. The pictures online were beautiful so we reached out to inquire about details. Their staff was very prompt in getting back to us, set up a phone call and were transparent with pricing and information. So, we set up a date to come tour!
The online pictures don’t do the outside Captain’s Deck justice, it is a breathtaking view! At our tour we met their Director of Catering and Sales, Emily Buckley. Meeting her absolutely sealed the deal, and when you meet her, you’ll see why! She was warm, knowledgeable, organized, and just an absolute joy to work with! I was a very Type A bride with lots of detail questions along the way in the planning process. Emily was always very prompt with responses, and always responded with a smile. She was just ON IT with every potential detail you could think of, and she even thought of the details we didn’t! We truly hit the jackpot working with her during the wedding planning process. We were sad when the wedding was over because we didn’t get to talk with her anymore, she’s just delightful!
Our day of Wedding Coordinator was Annette Peterson and oh my goodness, we just loved her, too! She could absolutely be president and we hit the jackpot again having her as our coordinator. Annette had every detail of the day planned down to the minute. She made sure everyone knew where to go and what to do, and the day flowed like a dream because of it! As any wedding does, we had a few hiccups come up, but she handled them flawlessly and we didn’t even know anything about them. She helped me with my dress, made sure we had drinks, at times was our body guard, and kept the pace of the day running smoothly. If I could rate her a million stars, I would!!
We cannot thank The Emerald enough for an absolute dream of a wedding day and a smooth wedding planning process. Planning a wedding, particularly an out of state wedding, is intimidating! But Emily and Annette made it a smooth and enjoyable process. I highly recommend having your wedding there and working with their dream team!!! Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!

This wedding was perfect! From the beginning with planning details with Emily Buckley to the details on the day of the wedding with Annette Peterson! This team at Emerald made sure the wedding was great! The food selection was delicious! The price for this venue also fit our budget! The scenery was magnificent! I rate them a 10+!

From start to finish, my experience with The Emerald Grande was perfect! Working with Emily and Annette was so enjoyable! They answered all of my questions in a very timely manner and were always so happy to talk to me!

Where do I begin! The Emerald Grande condo and Venue was amazing!!! It was everything that we imagined. Emily and Annette did an amazing job from start to finish. Any questions or concerns they handled it for me. From getting the Bridesmaid together from making sure the guys was on point. Even me (the Bride) had a lot of anxiety) Annette knew how to calm me down 🥰.Originally our wedding suppose to have been on the Captain's Deck, but due to rain and heat we decided to have it in the new renovated Harbor Ballroom. The food was delicious. So if you looking for a destination wedding look no further Emerald Grande Destin, Florida is the place to say your I Do Too!

Our wedding was Perfect! Emily and Annette were awesome to work with and they made sure our day was spectacular! The venue was beautiful overlooking the water. The food was excellent. We could not have asked for more.