- 2026
- 2022
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
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"What can we say? They took the ball and ran with it. Chessica was responsive and amazing. The night..."
"Although the weather had other plans, the Gulfarium provided such an amazing space for my ceremony...."
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- Amenities
About this venue
About
Gulfarium offers one of the most unique wedding and event venues on Florida’s Emerald Coast. Exchange vows with playful dolphins in the background, celebrate beside gentle manatees, host a romantic beach wedding ceremony along the sugar-white sands, or toast to forever under a canopy of sea life in the Living Sea Aquarium Room. With breathtaking Gulf-front views, customizable ceremony options, and one-of-a-kind animal experiences, the Gulfarium provides an unforgettable setting for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and celebrations of all kinds.
Facilities and Capacity
Gulfarium features multiple event spaces accommodating both intimate gatherings and large celebrations of up to 500 guests. Options include the Living Sea Aquarium Room, offering panoramic underwater views; Dolphin Oasis, a beach-themed outdoor venue with dolphin habitats; private beach ceremony setups along the Gulf; and two stunning Gulf-view spaces, Seal Harbor and the Manatee Cove Top Deck, both offering beautiful vistas of the emerald waters and a serene coastal ambiance. Each location provides a distinctive atmosphere and unforgettable photo opportunities.
Animal Encounters
Make your special day even more memorable with exclusive animal encounters and add-on experiences. Guests can enjoy meet-and-greets or photo opportunities with dolphins, penguins, sea lions, or any of our other Gulfarium residents, creating magical moments that your guests will never forget.
Services Offered
Gulfarium offers a variety of services to make event planning simple and seamless, including:
- Setup and cleanup
- Event coordination and planning assistance
- Tables, chairs, and décor rentals
- In-house bar services
- Lighting and sound options
- Day-of coordination
- Animal encounter add-ons
Location
Conveniently located between Destin and Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Gulfarium overlooks the emerald waters of the Gulf, offering a stunning coastal backdrop for any celebration.
Experience
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71 years in business
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We speak English
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Gulfarium is a unique, unforgettable wedding venue with stunning waterfront and aquarium backdrops where guests can interact with dolphins, penguins, and sea lions. Reviewers praised the attentive, responsive staff and seamless day‑of coordination. Many called it fun, picturesque, and ideal for a memorable celebration.
An Amazing Lifelong Memory
Dream Venue
Beautiful, Well-Organized, and Very Special!
We held a moderate-sized ceremony and reception at the Gulfarium, and as a young couple, we planned the whole thing ourselves. My only requests for a venue were something unique and something worth the price, and this checked both boxes and then some!
You cannot beat the location. Our guests had so much fun, and we received multiple comments about our wedding being the best they'd ever attended! We paid a little extra for the penguin ring bearer, and it was a big hit! Super special and unique. Plenty for guests to do and look at; there was a small break between our ceremony and reception that allowed everyone's family to explore the park, and the Gulfarium even opened bar services early so the party could start!
The Special Events team answered our endless questions with a lot of patience, and took special care to ensure our night was exactly how we wanted it. We didn't do a rehearsal, and had no bridal party, and they were perfectly in-tune as a team day-of to guide us and support us. From the timing of our music to handling food delivery mishaps, Chessica was an absolute angel the whole night. Kara even went to pick up extra drinks during the event after letting us know we were running low. We felt so taken care of and genuinely able to enjoy the day with each other.
In terms of decor, we had a very simple ceremony but a very specifically-decorated reception. They exceeded all of our demands. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful, picturesque wedding. Thank you!
Winter Wedding Dream
Best Wedding Venue on the Gulf Coast!!!
Great team, amazing venue!
Most unique location ever!
Miranda 2025 Prom
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