Banquet Hall Wedding Venues in Panhandle

We threw my stepdaughter’s birthday party at the Gulfarium. It was such a great experience for us as well as for the birthday girl. From start to finish, it was such an easy process. The Gulfarium team really laid out all the details, providing pricing, layout plans, and a variety of options which made for a very hands off, easy, and fun day of. Kara, Chessica, and Stephanie were present the day of the party and they were attentive. They had the whole venue set up for us when we arrived and offered helping hands from start to finish all the while being behind the scenes. We truly enjoyed the experience and highly suggest this as a place for your next venue. Everyone had such a great time and I’m really glad we went this route for her party. 10/10!

Candi

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5.0

10/10 recommend this venue for an intimate setting with magical views. Lots of room for outdoor seating. The porch is breathtaking.

Devin

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5.0

This venue is beautiful and Chloe is extremely easy to work with. There is so much included in what you're spending which took off a lot of stress of worrying about florals and other decor. I would choose this venue over and over and over again!

Haley

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5.0

Drive to Coast is the best venue on 30A!!! Every event I’ve attended there has been exceptional, from the stunning location to the warm and attentive customer service. The team goes above and beyond to ensure every detail is perfect, making each experience truly memorable. Highly recommend this venue for any special occasion!

Lexi

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5.0

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!

The where very friendly and accommodating

This was the absolute best VENUE ever. Highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married. Both wedding and reception held here. They went above and beyond to make the wedding day perfect.

We used the Pearl Room as a backup room for bad weather and to get ready even though our event was on the beach. The price was very reasonable given the other options in the area and elegant overall. Comes with tables and chairs and everything for a nice reception on a budget. We used Crystal Beach Weddings and they did amazing!

With a tight budget and no time at all to spare, this venue was perfect for what we needed. Plenty of room, and the pictures came out great from the patio area. Perfect for a small wedding or event.

The PYC was an outstanding venue for our wedding, in size and accessibility. The event manager, Scott, was a 10/10 host! He ensured that all our tables, decorations, food and drink were all ready when we needed it. He coordinated toasts, eating times, cake cutting and even a timely departure. The event could not have happened without him. The PYC's large deck space, and similar indoor size, allowed for amble room to mingle, eat and dance. The lawn was a terrific location for evening pictures, as well as on the docks for sunset! We had such a great time and would be more than willing to have another event there, and most certainly to recommend the venue, and Scott, to someone else as well!