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58 years in business

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Situated by the Fort Walton Beach, Florida The Island Resort of Fort Walton Beach is the perfect beach destination for your coastal wedding. A beach front wedding ceremony and elegant indoor and outdoor reception sites set the stage for a truly unique and unforgettable wedding.

The Island Resort features all of the exquisite amenities essential for creating a grand wedding celebration, including an exclusive private beach, an on-site restaurant, multiple pools and activities so that your guests can enjoy a full weekend experience on the gulf, and more. Wedding events, from the welcome party and rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and reception, and after party all can all be custom tailored to make each a unique and memorable experience.

Enhancing your special event are accommodations that include 331 rooms and 15 beautifully appointed guest suites, with 9 suites overlooking the white sands and emerald waters of the Florida Gulf Coast. Our on-site wedding and event coordinators will be there each step of the way, assisting in every aspect desired, from coordinating the ceremony to choosing the perfect gourmet food selections. They will organize all of your event details, making certain that you leave with the fondest memories of your special day. Please get in touch for additional information.

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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

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?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
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?

$7

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

Limited Bar

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

30

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Beach
Hotel
Resort
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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
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
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
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
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
December

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Reviews of The Island Resort

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The Island is highly praised for its beautiful setting, delicious food, exceptional service, and attentive staff, particularly Dana. Reviewers highlight the seamless execution of weddings, tailored meal experiences, and accommodating staff willing to make last-minute changes. The venue offers various indoor and outdoor spaces, spacious accommodations, and the convenience of hosting multiple events on-site. Couples appreciate the affordability and inclusiveness of packages, as well as the personalized attention provided by the staff. Highly recommended for a dream wedding experience.

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The Island is highly praised for its beautiful setting, delicious food, exceptional service, and attentive staff, particularly Dana. Reviewers highlight the seamless execution of weddings, tailored meal experiences, and accommodating staff willing to make last-minute changes. The venue offers various indoor and outdoor spaces, spacious accommodations, and the convenience of hosting multiple events on-site. Couples appreciate the affordability and inclusiveness of packages, as well as the personalized attention provided by the staff. Highly recommended for a dream wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 73 reviews
Google
4/5 5110 reviews
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Marleigh Sent on 09/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

All we could ask for!

Hi Hi! My husand and I got married at the Island in March and it was absolutely lovely. They worked so hard to get everything ready and the set up was exactly what we hoped for. The day is stressful enough without having to worry about if everything looks how you hope. They were very kind and willing to add a few special things we requested. Overall it was a lovely experience. The bridal suit was perfect and fit all my gals for the weekend, plus they were every kind to my extra large wedding party during the course of the weekend 💛
Brandy
Brandy Sent on 09/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Place & People

Great place, people and food. The staff were amazing to work with. The staff that worked my wedding were so amazing. They helped make my special day even more special.
Mary
Mary Sent on 04/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Hotel, Great Southern Hospitality, Gorgeous Venue

I started out working with Dana of events, and halfway through Brandy took over as Dana was retiring. Congrats Dana! Dana and Brandy both did an amazing job of executing my wedding, and making changes last minute. They included me in all decision making and were extremely friendly. If you want a southern hospitality venue that offers everything on site (restaurants, room service, indoor & outdoor venues, bridal suite, view of ocean, lovely view of grotto pool, cool swim up pool bar) than the Island is the only way to go. Not only are the staff extremely friendly (miss Anne head of catering has been working here 27 years!), but they personally stopped by multiple times to make sure I was okay during getting ready of my wedding and that were present to make sure event went well. The location is one of the original hotels of the coast that has been remodeled, and has that cool boutique vintage 70s vibe with a modern twist. This is a one of a kind location, great for hosting large groups (we had about 100 people), and it was lovely running into people on the elevator, in hallways, at the beach and at the pool. Highly recommend having your wedding here for a great price, 10/10!
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Emily Sent on 02/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Island Wedding Dream

Josh and I cannot say enough great things about our wedding experience at The Island on New Year’s Eve. We had the absolute best time and that was all thanks to the amazing team at the venue! It could not have been done without the amazing help and leadership of Dana. From scheduling to food tasting to day of coordination, Dana truly went above and beyond. The food options were awesome and our guests all enjoyed the food. We had our reception in the large ballroom on the 6th floor and it was spacious and setup perfectly. We also enjoyed our rehearsal dinner on site as well followed by a private bonfire. It was awesome to have all of our family and friends in one spot to celebrate. We stayed in the bridal suite; or 3 bedroom suite and it was incredible. All the girls were able to get ready there and we had plenty of space to spread out and relax. Highly recommend this as your wedding venue!
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Meghan Sent on 01/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Top Notch Venue

Dana was so good! We were supposed to have our happy hour in the over hang area, we weren't thrilled with it, but...we were so happy when we arrived we were told it was moved to the area by the pool. It was perfect - great place for us to gather. Drinks and food were great. The night before bonfire was perfect -- only complaint there was some kids from the hotel snuck in for pizza. That is the only complaint I have -- and we were only told about it the next day. The venue was perfect and the staff were the best. Highly recommend the bonfire the night before and renting the bridal suite for the bridesmaids.
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Bailey Sent on 01/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book this venue now!

Omg where to begin… let me start by saying that Dana B. and her staff are literally the exact team you dream of when you think about your perfect wedding. Most venues we toured had wedding staff that came across as mildly snobby, entitled, and mainly worried about the money. Luckily for me, Dana and the team couldn’t be further from that. Dana was so extremely warm, accommodating, helpful, and truly became family to us by the big day. She happily fielded an over abundance of calls from me, my mom, my MIL, and my husband both at work and on her free time, and did so eagerly with no signs of frustration - just sheer hospitality (and trust me, we were annoying). She even cried when she saw me on my wedding day… I mean, how much kinder could this woman get! My husband and I are very particular people and had a specific vision of having our 200-person ceremony on the Island Green, cocktail hour at the Tavern by the pool (indoor / outside concept), then the reception back on the Island Green. My wedding was not light on decor (included an entire Polaroid wall for guest seating), and despite my other vendors telling me the quick flip on the green couldn’t be done, Dana was our advocate and absolutely made my dream happen! My husband is also very picky with food, and Dana and her staff went above and beyond to create a tailored meal experience for our guests - something that I’ve never seen at any other wedding. Additionally, the entire wedding weekend with all of our guests staying at the resort just made the experience the most dreamy weekend (no ubers necessary, there are airbnbs across the street if the hotel doesn’t work, great location for adults and kids, affordable food, tons to do, plenty of other venues on site for RXL dinner, and restaurants within walking distance). And it’s soooo affordable! Weddings in general are very expensive, but you’re not going to find the same caliber of venue for this price (or a Dana) anywhere else. Trust me, I looked near and far, and this is IT. Any other venue / hotel on the beach will charge you almost twice what the Island will for lesser quality of experience, staff, food, etc. And if you think Rosemary beach is better - it’s literally half the size of the island green (they cram people) and 3x the cost because of their exclusive vendor list. The Island is truly a one-of-a-kind place with one-in-a-million people as staff who we now can call our friends. Thank you Dana and the Island staff!! We love you!!
K
Kayla Sent on 01/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Professionalism and Helpfulness

We can’t say enough about The Island Resort! Not only was the venue beautiful, the food was delicious, service was exceptional and above all Dana, the wedding coordinator, exceeded our expectations !
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Isadora Sent on 01/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating

May 2023 Wedding

I cannot say enough great things about The Island and Dana! She helped make our dream wedding possible. From the moment we toured we knew this would be our wedding venue. Dana was super helpful with providing referrals for vendors, setting up a food tasting, working on the floor plan, rehearsal dinner, etc. Our day was truly magical and it was seamless! The food was amazing - from rehearsal dinner, cocktail hour, to reception dinner. They even let us have the option to have post reception food in the hotel lobby so we could keep the party going. The bridal suite was perfect for getting ready and taking pictures. All of our guests loved that they were able to stay on-site after wedding festivities. Also, they allowed us to have our dog at the ceremony and reception! It was truly such a special day and we are so thankful for the entire team at The Island for making it so wonderful!
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Courtney Sent on 05/29/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue!

There are no words to describe how perfect The Island was for our wedding! The scenery is absolutely beautiful! So many wedding ceremony and receptions and great on-site places for pictures! It is conveniently located with plenty of food and drinks options. The staff was amazing! Everyone from the customer service at check-in, to the housekeeping, and the bartenders/servers! Dana was a dream to work with! She checked in on us frequently and made sure our big day was perfect! I can’t recommend this place enough!
Emily
Emily Sent on 09/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we wanted!!!

My husband and I knew we wanted to do a destination wedding right away, and when we found The Island it was the perfect fit. Being from out of town, we were worried about planning and getting everything ready, but Dana and The Island staff made everything from planning to the day of run seamless. We had our ceremony on The Island Green and our reception in the Island Tavern. It was all beautiful!! We have received endless compliments about everything - especially on the food. As our wedding party said, the food was 13/10 (especially the cheesy potatoes)! I would highly recommend having your wedding at The Island!!
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Brandy Mathias
Brandy Mathias
Wedding Coordinator
Jessi Mueller
Jessi Mueller
Director of Sales & Marketing

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