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Jessica Ealum
Jessica Ealum
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8 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach is a stunning seaside wedding venue in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Situated on the sandy shores of the Gulf of Mexico, this venue is perfect for those dreaming of a romantic beach wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

At the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach, couples can host unforgettable ceremonies right on the beach. Complete with a raked sand aisle, white folding chairs, and bamboo arbor, the ceremony space is breathtaking in its natural simplicity. After the ceremony, guests can head into the 5,000-square-foot-event space for the reception. Boasting gorgeous ocean views and large enough to accommodate up to 350 people, this destination is the perfect place to celebrate with loved ones. The hotel has 176 rooms available to be booked by the wedding party at a group rate for those that would like to stay the night. Finally, free parking is available to all wedding guests, making accessing the venue easy and convenient.

Services Offered

The Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach offers a wide variety of all-inclusive wedding packages at different price points. They'll provide everything you need for the ceremony and reception, including setup and breakdown. All packages come with chairs and tables with white or black linens, centerpieces, a dance floor, a private bar with one bartender, and a cake-cutting service. In-house catering and bar services are available for all tastes and budgets, and the venue is happy to arrange for any additional services you might require. The Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach provides everything needed to pull off a beautiful beach wedding so that all couples have to worry about is enjoying their special day.

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FAQ

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?

$2,700

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

$2,700

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?

$2,700

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

$2,700

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$16.50

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

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

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

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Hotel
Resort
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November
December

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Reviews of Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach

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The Hilton Garden Inn in Fort Walton Beach, FL, is highly praised by multiple reviewers for weddings. The venue offers beautiful beach/ocean views and various services, including catering and on-site coordination, making wedding planning stress-free and seamless. Reviewers appreciate the affordable packages, delicious food choices like short rib and airline chicken, and the professional, accommodating staff, including wedding coordinators like Bridget and Ali. Guests continue to compliment the decor, food, and overall experience, making the hotel a recommended choice for hosting memorable weddings.

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The Hilton Garden Inn in Fort Walton Beach, FL, is highly praised by multiple reviewers for weddings. The venue offers beautiful beach/ocean views and various services, including catering and on-site coordination, making wedding planning stress-free and seamless. Reviewers appreciate the affordable packages, delicious food choices like short rib and airline chicken, and the professional, accommodating staff, including wedding coordinators like Bridget and Ali. Guests continue to compliment the decor, food, and overall experience, making the hotel a recommended choice for hosting memorable weddings.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 31 reviews
Google
4.4/5 1967 reviews
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Kayla Sent on 05/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue, amazing staff, perfect wedding day

We had an absolute amazing experience with this venue. The sales department were extremely helpful throughout the entire process, we used a few preferred vendors as far as the DJ and day of coordinator - which were perfect. We got so many compliments about our food which was catered through the venue as well, we chose short rib and the airline chicken. We also had quite a few compliments on the buffalo chicken bruschetta and shrimp spiced bruschetta. The stuff did an amazing job setting up for the reception, far beyond my expectations. We honestly had such an amazing wedding ceremony and reception at the Hilton Garden Inn..
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 11/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of my life!

The entire process, from start to finish, was stress-free. Working with Jessica was so much fun, and our coordinator Bridgitt was fantastic. I would highly recommend this venue for everything. My guests are still raving about the food and our wedding.
Megan
Megan Sent on 07/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience!!!

Wow! Everyone here was so great from start to finish! Everything was perfect! Can’t recommend enough! The day went PERFECTLY and was so beautiful!
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Stephanie Sent on 12/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect in every way

We had a few different criteria that we were looking to meet when we began our search for the perfect wedding venue. We wanted to be right on the beach, we wanted our guests to be able to park their vehicles on Thursday and not drive until they left, and we wanted great food and hospitality. The Hilton Garden Inn delivered all of these and so much more.

From the moment we said “yes” to our venue, we never once felt like we had made the wrong decision. Our onsite contact, Jessica, was always quick to respond to our questions and helped us plan our perfect weekend wedding event. Through Jessica, we worked with several of their local vendors for all of the extra services we required. For us, this was a destination wedding, so being able to coordinate several different vendors and services through the hotel was very convenient and easy.

The hotel provided all the necessary food and beverage requirements we wanted, and everything was to a high standard. The staff were always accommodating, pleasant, and welcoming. There were numerous little touches that did not go unnoticed by us. We both have backgrounds in bars, restaurants, and hospitality, and we probably have higher expectations than many do. We have no complaints.

We highly recommend this venue.
Laura
Laura Sent on 08/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding July 27th, 2021

We had our wedding at the Hilton Garden Fort Walton and they did an incredible job! My guest are still talking about the food! It was amazing!! Also Jessica was wonderful to work with during rhe whole wedding planning process! I would definitely recommend them!!
Altrese
Altrese Sent on 12/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Expectations

Jessica and her staff at HGIFtWalton made the planning/tasting/decorating, etc for our wedding so easy. And let me tell you...planning a wedding from a different state has a stress level all its own. Everyone was so open with communication and easily accessible (phone, email, and/or text). If you're looking for a beach destination wedding/reception location, Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton is the place!!!
S
Sara Sent on 06/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue with amazing staff!

I highly recommend booking your wedding/event at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fort Walton Beach. The staff did an outstanding job for our wedding in April 2023. Joie, Jess & Jill were so helpful, especially with answering my questions/emails promptly. They were very sweet and nice to work with and helped make the wedding planning process very smooth, especially from being out of state. Tiffani did an outstanding job with decorating the ballroom and the food was delicious. Our guests told us it was a fun wedding in a beautiful space with great food! We couldn’t have done it any better without the amazing Hilton staff!
Shamika
Shamika Sent on 07/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day!

Our wedding day was absolutely perfect…from Joie helping us to select our package and all services we wanted to the awesome coordinator Ali making sure everything went smoothly and on time, to the setup and beautiful decor, to the amazing food that everyone loved, to the great photographer Rebecca (Daly Photography) and fantastic officiant and DJ all referred by the hotel. I can’t say enough about this crew. I just want to relive the day over and over. I truly appreciate each and everyone of these people that helped make our day one we will always remember!
C
Carla Sent on 05/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Ford Wedding

It was a great experience with all the staff!!
Joie was a joy to work with
S
Samantha Sent on 06/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Destination Wedding of Your Dreams

Finding this from the knot was amazing! Being from Kentucky, I was nervous planning a destination wedding where I could not currently be especially with a large party originally estimated (120 people). But, Joie and the Hilton Garden Inn were absolutely exceptional! The DJ, Catering, Bartending, and Wedding Coordination are done in house, which made this an affordable and inclusive experience that I did not have to worry about much, but I was still able to make all the choices! All of our family raved about how kind the staff was and how amazing the food was after our wedding. Everyone has been so kind and they have had wonderful communication skills that can be lacking if you were to choose other vendors that are not these people! If you are in any doubt of who to choose for your beach wedding, I am telling you choose Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton!! I could not have been happier with my wedding day and it is all thanks to them.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Team

Jessica Ealum
Jessica Ealum
Coordinator
Jillian McQueen
Jillian McQueen
Director of Sales
Trista Barton
Trista Barton
Sales and Events Coordinator

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Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach frequently asked questions

Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach 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.
Hilton Garden Inn Fort Walton Beach currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.
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