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Palafox Wharf Waterfront offers an historical, sophisticated, chic, and flexible venue for weddings, celebrations, and events in downtown Pensacola, Florida. Couples and guests will enjoy scenic marina views, sunsets with an amazing, romantic, magical waterfront experience to celebrate. Perfect for your scenic, romantic, waterfront Ceremony and/or Reception available on the green or extra large cafe lit deck. View and experience fireworks with your guests. Impress you guests with huge skylights providing immense light, exposed brick and wood, built in dance floor and bar, and cafe lighting inside over the dance floor. Packages include tables, table planning, actual table layout on your wedding day, and customized planning suite. In-house planning is an option. Relax, have fun, have no stress, and enjoy your guests and dance the night away on Wedding Day! Palafox Wharf will help you from the beginning to walking done the aisle. It is the only privately owned waterfront venue in the Pensacola area. Fireworks are on some Saturdays from April through August. Pricing Brochure can seen on website.

Facilities and Capacity

Welcoming guests into the elegant, historic venue are high ceilings. The building features reclaimed and original warm wood along with 2 extra large skylights. Cafe lighting over the dance floor is included and cafe lighting over the deck is available to add even more ambience. 20 to 200 guests can enjoy the historic sight or a ceremony on the Wharf’s green, a waterfront with luscious golf course type green grass.

Services Offered
Palafox Wharf Waterfront provides each couple with attention and constant communication to ease the planning process to help have a stress free event. The venue manager provides customized, bespoke table layouts for every couple and offers full planning, partial planning, and wedding mangement. Their packages include:

  • Event planning and management with load out, breakdown management
  • Event rentals
  • Done for you venue furniture placement
  • Done for you venue furniture breakdown
  • Wireless internet
  • Pet friendly for Ceremonies


History
Palafox Wharf Waterfront was originally built in 1880 a portion of which was using wood from American Liberty Ships. It was originally used as a shipping company, whose ships sailed the Carribean. Two elements of one of those Ships (named the American Eagle) is quietly and discretly blended into the structure of the Venue. It has been renovated into an unique mix of a current updated feel with warmness to create a great vibe to hold wedding and events.

  • Native American-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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?

$6,000

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

$6,000

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?

$6,000

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

$6,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$11

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
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Marina
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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

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?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August

Reviews of Palafox Wharf Waterfront

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
202 Reviews
98% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
Luna
Luna M. Sent on 09/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Venue!!

We always enjoy working along Sandy and her staff. Very helpful throughout the entire day! 10/10 recommend!
Ireland
Ireland M. Sent on 05/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue

Wow... could not say enough good things about this venue. We were hesitant to book because it was pricier than what we wanted (originally looking at just using a local community center)... SO glad we ended up choosing Palafox. Although they are on the pricier side, you are not only getting a stunning venue, but are getting a TON of planning services that really took so much stress of our plate. Sandy is amazing to work with, and was 110% willing to be flexible. On reflecting back on our wedding day, the quality of the venue is ACTUALLY something people notice... not the table settings or even the food. If you are on the fence, you need to get off the fence and book this venue, you'll thank me later! :)
Kelly
Kelly O. Sent on 02/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding Day

Beautiful venue & great service

Professional Network & Endorsements

22 Endorsements
White Sand Weddings White Sand Weddings Wedding Planners

Palafox Wharf Waterfront is simply stunning venue itself. Very Unique and tons of opportunity to allow your day to stand out there as well. Sandy and her husband are amazing to works alongside as well. They both hold tons of knowledge of the area which helps when planning your big event. We enjoy each and every event we assist with at their Venue.

Apple Market Apple Market Wedding Caterers

We have been working with this venue since they opened their doors. We cannot say enough good things about Sandy, her team, the beautiful venue and stunning view! My staff love working at this venue so I know you and your guests will love it too! I highly recommend the Palafox Wharf.

A Cupcakery By The Sea A Cupcakery By The Sea Wedding Cakes

Exceptional reception venue. Sandy was a pleasure to work with each time.

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