Palafox Wharf Waterfront Reviews

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• Kelly O. Sent on 02/26/2023
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  Wonderful Wedding Day

  Beautiful venue & great service

  Beautiful venue & great service
• Sherri D. Sent on 10/29/2022
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  The Perfect Day

  I cannot say enough about this beautiful venue and staff. Sandy and Neil worked collaboratively to ensure my daughter had the wedding of her dreams. We only had 5 months to make it happen! They found the perfect vendors and facilitated a stress-free wedding day. I am forever grateful for their professionalism and expertise.

  I cannot say enough about this beautiful venue and staff. Sandy and Neil worked collaboratively to ensure my daughter had the wedding of her dreams. We only had 5 months to make it happen! They found the perfect vendors and facilitated a stress-free wedding day. I am forever grateful for their professionalism and expertise.
• Amanda Sent on 10/13/2022
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  They're with you the whole way!

  To put it all out there - my now husband was sold immediately on Palafox Wharf before we even walked through it and I was not. I was hesitant, but mostly due to the fact I wanted to see all of the other venues first to really be sure and I felt that the Palafox Wharf site was a little lacking in full details and clear photos. However, his enthusiasm (and the incredibly busy season with multiple couples looking to book at the same time we were) won me over.
  Prior to booking Palafox Wharf, we had already decided on a wedding planner who was not associated with the venue and because Palafox Wharf offers its own planning services I was concerned this would cause a riff between us and the venue from the start. However, I was proven wrong totally and the wedding day came and went with our hired planner and the venue host working together seamlessly to help us create the very best day.
  I can in total honesty say that we would not have been able to execute our actually perfect day without Sandy and her team. Wedding planning is a weird mix of wonderful and exhausting, so when we first booked the venue and I began receiving SO MUCH information from Sandy I was a bit overwhelmed with the number of emails to keep up with. However, after a few weeks and being able to access their awesome and personalized wedding portal specifically for us, I was so grateful for Sandy's detailed emails and easy-to-navigate portal that helped me to know what parts to do next and where I needed to focus. I'm not sure if any other venues offer this service, but I have to imagine that none are as detailed or as responsive as Sandy and that was truly a God-send for me.
  The venue offered their top lists for caterers, florists, and DJs that really helped us vet who we wanted and make decisions we could rely upon. Sandy always answered us in detail when we were confused about what was going on or needed further guidance. My fear we would be treated differently because we opted for an outside planner was eased and I would absolutely hire them as a planner for anyone unsure (I LOVED my planner but I know working with Palafox Wharf's own team would be a great way to go if you book here).
  Sandy handled linen rentals, timeline and layout drafts, and updates, she had rental decor options at the ready and even sent all of our vendors emails with full & clear details on parking, set up, and clean up that left no room for confusion or error.
  The venue itself is beautiful and really such an important part of Pensacola (I came here as a child when it was still Mr. Manatee's restaurant and it holds such great memories for me). We had a large number of guests who were all able to be seated comfortably inside or outside on the deck. The water views were the perfect touch. We had many out-of-town guests who have not stopped gushing over how perfect the location was and how much they loved the building and design.
  The lawn next to the building was perfect for photos as was the deck.
  We can't say enough about how great Palafox Wharf was for our wedding and I just know that anyone looking for a venue in the heart of Pensacola would be lucky to book here.

  To put it all out there - my now husband was sold immediately on Palafox Wharf before we even walked through it and I was not. I was hesitant, but mostly due to the fact I wanted to see all of the other venues first to really be sure and I felt that the Palafox Wharf site was a little lacking in full details and clear photos. However, his enthusiasm (and the incredibly busy season with multiple couples looking to book at the same time we were) won me over.
  Prior to booking Palafox Wharf, we had already decided on a wedding planner who was not associated with the venue and because Palafox Wharf offers its own planning services I was concerned this would cause a riff between us and the venue from the start. However, I was proven wrong totally and the wedding day came and went with our hired planner and the venue host working together seamlessly to help us create the very best day.
  I can in total honesty say that we would not have been able to execute our actually perfect day without Sandy and her team. Wedding planning is a weird mix of wonderful and exhausting, so when we first booked the venue and I began receiving SO MUCH information from Sandy I was a bit overwhelmed with the number of emails to keep up with. However, after a few weeks and being able to access their awesome and personalized wedding portal specifically for us, I was so grateful for Sandy's detailed emails and easy-to-navigate portal that helped me to know what parts to do next and where I needed to focus. I'm not sure if any other venues offer this service, but I have to imagine that none are as detailed or as responsive as Sandy and that was truly a God-send for me.
  The venue offered their top lists for caterers, florists, and DJs that really helped us vet who we wanted and make decisions we could rely upon. Sandy always answered us in detail when we were confused about what was going on or needed further guidance. My fear we would be treated differently because we opted for an outside planner was eased and I would absolutely hire them as a planner for anyone unsure (I LOVED my planner but I know working with Palafox Wharf's own team would be a great way to go if you book here).
  Sandy handled linen rentals, timeline and layout drafts, and updates, she had rental decor options at the ready and even sent all of our vendors emails with full & clear details on parking, set up, and clean up that left no room for confusion or error.
  The venue itself is beautiful and really such an important part of Pensacola (I came here as a child when it was still Mr. Manatee's restaurant and it holds such great memories for me). We had a large number of guests who were all able to be seated comfortably inside or outside on the deck. The water views were the perfect touch. We had many out-of-town guests who have not stopped gushing over how perfect the location was and how much they loved the building and design.
  The lawn next to the building was perfect for photos as was the deck.
  We can't say enough about how great Palafox Wharf was for our wedding and I just know that anyone looking for a venue in the heart of Pensacola would be lucky to book here.

  Palafox Wharf Waterfront's reply:

  Amanda,
  Thank you so much for this amazing review. We are so glad your wedding day was the perfect day for both of you. Your gorgeous linen choice, florals, and decor made everything that much better. :) I was totally in love with your Sweetheart Table. And, what a great idea to have guests sign your table top. Everything was beautiful!
  
  We wish you and your husband an amazing future together! Thank you again for sharing your story with us here at Palafox Wharf Waterfront Weddings + Event Venue.
  
  xoxo
  Sandy and The Palafox Wharf Team
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• Carrie B. Sent on 11/09/2022
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  Wonderful Experience

  We absolutley loved getting married at Palafox Wharf! Sandy, Neil, and Ana were wonderul to work wtih! Sandy kept me on track and went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. 90% of our guests and bridal party traveled in for our big day, and they still rave about the venue!

  We absolutley loved getting married at Palafox Wharf! Sandy, Neil, and Ana were wonderul to work wtih! Sandy kept me on track and went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. 90% of our guests and bridal party traveled in for our big day, and they still rave about the venue!

  Palafox Wharf Waterfront's reply:

  Thank you soooo much for writing your Review, Carrie! We loved working with you as well and wish you two all the happiness forever! Carrie had attended a friend’s Wedding at Palafox Wharf a number of years ago and decided to hold her own Wedding at Palafox Wharf as well. She loved the fun vibe of a casual strolling reception with guests visiting each other all evening, enjoying a bite to eat, and dancing the night away! Nothing like a great celebration and spending time together with family and friends!

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  Amy G. Sent on 07/17/2022
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  Destination Wedding: the perfect venue!!

  There are so many small luxuries about Palafox Wharf that most brides do not have access to, and all of these things added up to create the most flawless wedding experience for me, my husband, our guests and our vendors.
  When I initially booked Palafox Wharf, I chose them because of easy things to recognize, such as location. What is better then downtown Pensacola, right on the water, and in walking distance to the bars? My guests raved about the location because everyone flew into town for the wedding and did not need a car the entire weekend. Also, their property is simply gorgeous. It sits on the water and the sunset at the perfect time in the evenings where it sits behind a building so guests don't sweat and the lighting is perfect outdoors. Also it faces the minor league baseball stadium so we were surprised with a 5 minutes firework shows across the water during our reception!
  During the planning process, Sandy went above and beyond to make it as easy as possible. She provided me with a list of preferred vendors. This was probably my favorite thing they provided, because it made choosing vendors extremely quick. Also because they were work together so frequently, there was never any miscommunication about my wedding. Everything was very familiar and comfortable for all of my vendors, making it easy for me to plan a destination wedding. What also made it so simple was that all of my rentals were made through Sandy. If I wanted to add decorations, I told her what I wanted, paid her, and she coordinated the rest. It really took so much stress off of me, who felt too busy to plan a destination wedding.
  I would love to write Neil, their in-house wedding coordinator, his own review. I have heard mixed stories about wedding coordinators, and Neil truly is above the rest. I hired him as a day-of. However, we communicated about 1 month out from my wedding and essentially acted as a one-month planner. He helped me get organized and really made my vision happen. He does the smallest acts, such as making sure each bridesmaid looks perfect, moving around floral arrangements, making sure my photographer captured really good small moments... I could go on and on. If you are going to hire Palafox Wharf as your vendor, you absolutely have to hire Neil as your coordinator because he will make the night beyond what you asked for.
  Again, my wedding was beyond what I had expected and I truly think it all falls back on because I had it at Palafox Wharf with Neil as my planner. Everything was flawless and all of my guests raved about how much fun they had there.

  There are so many small luxuries about Palafox Wharf that most brides do not have access to, and all of these things added up to create the most flawless wedding experience for me, my husband, our guests and our vendors.
  When I initially booked Palafox Wharf, I chose them because of easy things to recognize, such as location. What is better then downtown Pensacola, right on the water, and in walking distance to the bars? My guests raved about the location because everyone flew into town for the wedding and did not need a car the entire weekend. Also, their property is simply gorgeous. It sits on the water and the sunset at the perfect time in the evenings where it sits behind a building so guests don't sweat and the lighting is perfect outdoors. Also it faces the minor league baseball stadium so we were surprised with a 5 minutes firework shows across the water during our reception!
  During the planning process, Sandy went above and beyond to make it as easy as possible. She provided me with a list of preferred vendors. This was probably my favorite thing they provided, because it made choosing vendors extremely quick. Also because they were work together so frequently, there was never any miscommunication about my wedding. Everything was very familiar and comfortable for all of my vendors, making it easy for me to plan a destination wedding. What also made it so simple was that all of my rentals were made through Sandy. If I wanted to add decorations, I told her what I wanted, paid her, and she coordinated the rest. It really took so much stress off of me, who felt too busy to plan a destination wedding.
  I would love to write Neil, their in-house wedding coordinator, his own review. I have heard mixed stories about wedding coordinators, and Neil truly is above the rest. I hired him as a day-of. However, we communicated about 1 month out from my wedding and essentially acted as a one-month planner. He helped me get organized and really made my vision happen. He does the smallest acts, such as making sure each bridesmaid looks perfect, moving around floral arrangements, making sure my photographer captured really good small moments... I could go on and on. If you are going to hire Palafox Wharf as your vendor, you absolutely have to hire Neil as your coordinator because he will make the night beyond what you asked for.
  Again, my wedding was beyond what I had expected and I truly think it all falls back on because I had it at Palafox Wharf with Neil as my planner. Everything was flawless and all of my guests raved about how much fun they had there.

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  Palafox Wharf Waterfront's reply:

  What a Joy to read your Five-Star Review, Amy! We would love to see you again for Anniversary Photos or just to say Hi! It was truly a pleasure helping you with your Wedding Day!
• Erika T. Sent on 04/13/2022
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  Absolutley Perfect

  Palafox Wharf was the perfect venue for my husband and I’s wedding! The owner of the venue is SO helpful through the process and gives you all the tools you need to help plan your wedding. The in house wedding planner went above and beyond for us to make sure our wedding day was perfect. The venue itself is beautiful inside and out to give you a great atmosphere and perfect pictures. We recommend this venue to everyone!!

  Palafox Wharf was the perfect venue for my husband and I’s wedding! The owner of the venue is SO helpful through the process and gives you all the tools you need to help plan your wedding. The in house wedding planner went above and beyond for us to make sure our wedding day was perfect. The venue itself is beautiful inside and out to give you a great atmosphere and perfect pictures. We recommend this venue to everyone!!

  Palafox Wharf Waterfront's reply:

  Thank you, Erika, for taking the time to share your experience with hosting a Wedding at Palafox Wharf Waterfront Events Venue. Your kind words are very much appreciated. It was wonderful to see you and Collin create such beautiful memories and have so much Fun! Sandy, Neil, and the Palafox Wharf Team are so happy to have been a part of your Wedding Day!
• Abby L. Sent on 04/27/2022
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  Lovely Venue!!!

  We had our wedding reception at the Palafox Wharf and it was absolutely beautiful! It held all of our guests very comfortably and allowed for easy access to the bar and buffet styled dinner. We were so happy for perfect weather and were able to enjoy the back deck and dock as well. Our wedding planner, Neil, was an amazing addition to our wedding day! He was so helpful and fit right in as a guest while taking care of all responsibilities (my parents were thrilled to be able to sit back and enjoy the day as well). We highly recommend using this venue, if we could do this day over again, we definetly would!

  We had our wedding reception at the Palafox Wharf and it was absolutely beautiful! It held all of our guests very comfortably and allowed for easy access to the bar and buffet styled dinner. We were so happy for perfect weather and were able to enjoy the back deck and dock as well. Our wedding planner, Neil, was an amazing addition to our wedding day! He was so helpful and fit right in as a guest while taking care of all responsibilities (my parents were thrilled to be able to sit back and enjoy the day as well). We highly recommend using this venue, if we could do this day over again, we definetly would!

  Palafox Wharf Waterfront's reply:

  Thank you so much, Abby. It was a pleasure working with you. And, yes, I heard that you'll asked Neil, the planner, to join in dancing! We are happy to have been a part of your special day and we wish you all the best for your marriage!
• Katherine B. Sent on 03/08/2022
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  Beautiful venue! Perfect location!

  Beautiful venue, and the best people to work with! They helped me SO much from wedding planning details, renting chairs, linens, etc. Neil, the wedding planner, was absolutely fabulous! My guests commented on how great he was all night! The best place to get married! I would do it again tomorrow.

  Beautiful venue, and the best people to work with! They helped me SO much from wedding planning details, renting chairs, linens, etc. Neil, the wedding planner, was absolutely fabulous! My guests commented on how great he was all night! The best place to get married! I would do it again tomorrow.

  Palafox Wharf Waterfront's reply:

  Thank you so much, Katherine, for writing a Review! We truly appreciate you both for selecting Palafox Wharf Waterfront for your Wedding Day. Witnessing your families celebrate you was such an awesome experience. Our doors and hearts are open to you any time! xoxo
• Josh H. Sent on 03/23/2022
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  Very Professional Staff and Beautiful Venue

  The Palafox Wharf team made our wedding day truly come alive and one we will never forget. Sandy was with us every step of the way for everything we needed. Neil coordinated everything perfectly and I can't think of a single thing that went wrong. They were both respectful, attentive , and made sure we had everything we needed to have the perfect day. The venue was beautiful and they were amazing! 100/10 would absolutely recommend.

  The Palafox Wharf team made our wedding day truly come alive and one we will never forget. Sandy was with us every step of the way for everything we needed. Neil coordinated everything perfectly and I can't think of a single thing that went wrong. They were both respectful, attentive , and made sure we had everything we needed to have the perfect day. The venue was beautiful and they were amazing! 100/10 would absolutely recommend.

  Palafox Wharf Waterfront's reply:

  Thank you so much, Josh, for such kind words! We were honored to have held your Wedding Day with both your Ceremony and Reception at Palafox Wharf. We enjoyed working with you and look forward to seeing you both again, soon!
• Ryan W. Sent on 10/18/2021
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  The Perfect Venue

  The venue was everything I expected. Our representative Neal was superb and was always there to make sure our day was perfect. He even ran to the store to get champagne for our toast because we forgot to buy it. The owner, Sandy, provides numerous resources to get you started and to make sure your day flows as you wish. Palafox Wharf made my wedding stress free and I am very happy I chose them for my special day!

  The venue was everything I expected. Our representative Neal was superb and was always there to make sure our day was perfect. He even ran to the store to get champagne for our toast because we forgot to buy it. The owner, Sandy, provides numerous resources to get you started and to make sure your day flows as you wish. Palafox Wharf made my wedding stress free and I am very happy I chose them for my special day!

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  Palafox Wharf Waterfront's reply:

  Thank you, Ryan, for writing a Review! We appreciate you and it totally means the world to us! Wishing you all the happiness and LOVE in the future!! xoxo
• Marlena M. Sent on 05/11/2021
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  Palafox Wharf

  Beautiful venue with beautiful view. The venue was spotless and well maintained. The tables/linens/lights perfect! Sandy was so kind and patient with all of my questions and concerns. I received a reply immediately every time! She made the process easy!!

  Beautiful venue with beautiful view. The venue was spotless and well maintained. The tables/linens/lights perfect! Sandy was so kind and patient with all of my questions and concerns. I received a reply immediately every time! She made the process easy!!
• Alexandra M. Sent on 10/22/2020
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  Wonderful venue!

  Wonderful venue who helped my mom and I plan the wedding of my dreams!

  Wonderful venue who helped my mom and I plan the wedding of my dreams!

  Palafox Wharf Waterfront's reply:

  Thank you, Alex, for your kind words. We love having you at Palafox Wharf Waterfront and please keep in touch!
• Chelsea R. Sent on 05/03/2021
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  Beautiful Venue!

  Palafox Wharf was the perfect choice for my wedding reception! Beautiful outdoor & indoor space, Sandy was always quick to respond, sent lots of helpful emails & was able to accommodate me when I had to postpone my wedding due to Covid. Their list of preferred vendors was also a great help to me as a bride planning her wedding from another state and they all turned out to be fantastic!

I also wanted to give a shout out to the in house wedding coordinator, Neil Zanthos! I hired him for partial planning so he finalized everything with my vendors 30 days out, scheduled their set up time, clean up, etc. He also coordinated the reception and was above and beyond FANTASTIC. He came up to me several times throughout the night for my opinion on things, to see if I needed anything, always made sure my drink was full, etc. A couple drinks were spilled & he was cleaning them up within 2 seconds of it happening. Very responsive, kind and helpful. Cannot recommend him enough! A joy to work with and if you’re even thinking about adding him onto your package with Palafox Wharf you definitely should! 10/10.

  Palafox Wharf was the perfect choice for my wedding reception! Beautiful outdoor & indoor space, Sandy was always quick to respond, sent lots of helpful emails & was able to accommodate me when I had to postpone my wedding due to Covid. Their list of preferred vendors was also a great help to me as a bride planning her wedding from another state and they all turned out to be fantastic!

I also wanted to give a shout out to the in house wedding coordinator, Neil Zanthos! I hired him for partial planning so he finalized everything with my vendors 30 days out, scheduled their set up time, clean up, etc. He also coordinated the reception and was above and beyond FANTASTIC. He came up to me several times throughout the night for my opinion on things, to see if I needed anything, always made sure my drink was full, etc. A couple drinks were spilled & he was cleaning them up within 2 seconds of it happening. Very responsive, kind and helpful. Cannot recommend him enough! A joy to work with and if you’re even thinking about adding him onto your package with Palafox Wharf you definitely should! 10/10.

  Palafox Wharf Waterfront's reply:

  Hi Chelsea, Thank you so much for this amazing review! We are so happy that we were able to be a part of your special day with your friends and family! Wishing you both the best and we hope to see you soon! -Your Palafox Wharf Team
• Kaitlyn Sent on 04/30/2020
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  Perfect Venue

  I can’t imagine our reception being anywhere else! The moment we stepped into Palafox Wharf Waterfront, we knew we wanted to have our reception there. The entire venue, and grounds are so gorgeous day and night. The deck was perfect for cocktail hour and for guests to enjoy the waterfront sunset views. The inside was so clean and beautiful, all the wood details and romantic lighting were stunning. It truly made for the wedding of our dreams! So much of that was possible thanks to Sandy, the owner. Her speedy communication, and genuinely sweet and helpful personality, made the entire process so easy and enjoyable. We are also super grateful for Neil, their in-house planner/coordinator. He ensured every last detail was better than we could have ever imagined. We are so grateful that this venue was such an integral part of our favorite day!

  I can’t imagine our reception being anywhere else! The moment we stepped into Palafox Wharf Waterfront, we knew we wanted to have our reception there. The entire venue, and grounds are so gorgeous day and night. The deck was perfect for cocktail hour and for guests to enjoy the waterfront sunset views. The inside was so clean and beautiful, all the wood details and romantic lighting were stunning. It truly made for the wedding of our dreams! So much of that was possible thanks to Sandy, the owner. Her speedy communication, and genuinely sweet and helpful personality, made the entire process so easy and enjoyable. We are also super grateful for Neil, their in-house planner/coordinator. He ensured every last detail was better than we could have ever imagined. We are so grateful that this venue was such an integral part of our favorite day!
• Shelley C. Sent on 10/20/2020
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  Great Christmas Party

  Our firm had our Christmas party at this venue last year. It was a wonderful experience. The venue is beautiful! Sandy was very responsive and very helpful with all of our needs. She made suggestions that really helped our process. The caterer that we used was recommended by Sandy and his food was fabulous! This venue and Sandy made our firm Christmas party one of the best.

  Our firm had our Christmas party at this venue last year. It was a wonderful experience. The venue is beautiful! Sandy was very responsive and very helpful with all of our needs. She made suggestions that really helped our process. The caterer that we used was recommended by Sandy and his food was fabulous! This venue and Sandy made our firm Christmas party one of the best.

  Palafox Wharf Waterfront's reply:

  Thank you, Shelley, so much for taking the time to write us a review! We truly appreciate it and glad that you found your experience to be helpful to your event planning. We are blown away that your event was one of the best that you have had for your company!
• Nicole Sent on 10/20/2020
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  Absolutely perfect!

  Everything about our wedding was perfect! I could not have asked for a better event. I was blown away, which is a testament to the hard work from our vendors, including Neil, Brandi, and Sandy at Palafox Wharf! Highly recommend this beautiful venue and people!

  Everything about our wedding was perfect! I could not have asked for a better event. I was blown away, which is a testament to the hard work from our vendors, including Neil, Brandi, and Sandy at Palafox Wharf! Highly recommend this beautiful venue and people!

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  Thank you so much Nicole for the wonderful review. It truly was a pleasure working with you and we are over the moon excited to hear that you could not have asked for a better event and were blown away! We wish you + Jordan a lifetime of love and happiness. You'll always be a part of the Palafox Wharf Family and best wishes for the most wonderful future together!
• Alicia H. Sent on 10/21/2019
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  Wonderful experience

  Our special day was nothing short of perfect! Thank you PW!

  Our special day was nothing short of perfect! Thank you PW!
• Katherine M. Sent on 09/04/2019
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  Amazing venue and staff

  Sandy and Neil are just AMAZING. This venue is so beautiful being right on the water and very quiet/intimate being in the heart of downtown. I also had my ceremony on the lawn and it was picture perfect. Friends and family traveled out of town for my wedding and could not stop talking about how beautiful the venue and location was. Sandy has been so helpful since day 1 with recommendations, emailing vendors, keeping in contact with me and helping me get everything set up for my wedding. Neil was on-site during my wedding and was the sweetest, most patient person. He helped everything run smoothly during my wedding day and I could not thank him enough! If the Palafox Wharf is on your list of potential venues, PICK IT!!! I promise you, you will not regret it.

  Sandy and Neil are just AMAZING. This venue is so beautiful being right on the water and very quiet/intimate being in the heart of downtown. I also had my ceremony on the lawn and it was picture perfect. Friends and family traveled out of town for my wedding and could not stop talking about how beautiful the venue and location was. Sandy has been so helpful since day 1 with recommendations, emailing vendors, keeping in contact with me and helping me get everything set up for my wedding. Neil was on-site during my wedding and was the sweetest, most patient person. He helped everything run smoothly during my wedding day and I could not thank him enough! If the Palafox Wharf is on your list of potential venues, PICK IT!!! I promise you, you will not regret it.
• Hannah Sent on 07/27/2019
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  We love Palafox Wharf and Sandy!

  Sandy was amazing to work with. She regularly provided suggestions for reliable vendors - many of which we hired and loved. The venue itself is beautiful. It really needs minimal decoration once you decide on table decor. Early in the evening most guests stayed inside due to the heat and there was plenty of room for about 110 people. Later as the day cooled off we all enjoyed the deck. The light breeze off the water and views from there were perfect. I don’t think we could have picked a better location for our wedding. It was intimate without being crowded and still provided a comfortable atmosphere for all of our guests.

  Sandy was amazing to work with. She regularly provided suggestions for reliable vendors - many of which we hired and loved. The venue itself is beautiful. It really needs minimal decoration once you decide on table decor. Early in the evening most guests stayed inside due to the heat and there was plenty of room for about 110 people. Later as the day cooled off we all enjoyed the deck. The light breeze off the water and views from there were perfect. I don’t think we could have picked a better location for our wedding. It was intimate without being crowded and still provided a comfortable atmosphere for all of our guests.
• Mary Sent on 08/04/2019
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  Palafox Dream

  Thank you Sandy and team for a BEAUTIFUL day! The venue was beyond our wildest dreams and the setting was glorious. It was an absolute pleasure working with the Palafox team. They were helpful throughout the entire process from start to finish. There is nothing else we can say about how the evening went. We lucked out with the weather, but we have no doubt the back up plan in place would have been just as perfect. We'll forever remember this evening and whoever reading this should really consider this venue.

  Thank you Sandy and team for a BEAUTIFUL day! The venue was beyond our wildest dreams and the setting was glorious. It was an absolute pleasure working with the Palafox team. They were helpful throughout the entire process from start to finish. There is nothing else we can say about how the evening went. We lucked out with the weather, but we have no doubt the back up plan in place would have been just as perfect. We'll forever remember this evening and whoever reading this should really consider this venue.
• Hollie T. Sent on 03/22/2019
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  Absolutely amazing!

  Everything was beautiful and wonderful. Neil is amazing. The day went smoothly and we timed sunset perfectly for the ceremony. Sandy is very flexible and responds to your needs right away. Would do this day over and over again with them.
  
  
  
  
  

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• Morgan Sent on 02/11/2019
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  What a magical evening!!

  Sandy the owner of Palafox Wharf is amazing to work with! We were was in the process of moving to Las Vegas and I had limited time to be with her before I moved and let me tell you she calmed me down every step of the way!! She responded to everything and brought up things that I didn’t even think about!! Her venue is superb and she very clean!! She made our day magical and love her for that!! I would recommend this venue to anyone that is looking to have a reception or any kind of party!! Thank you again sandy! Xoxo

  Sandy the owner of Palafox Wharf is amazing to work with! We were was in the process of moving to Las Vegas and I had limited time to be with her before I moved and let me tell you she calmed me down every step of the way!! She responded to everything and brought up things that I didn’t even think about!! Her venue is superb and she very clean!! She made our day magical and love her for that!! I would recommend this venue to anyone that is looking to have a reception or any kind of party!! Thank you again sandy! Xoxo

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• M Flavin Sent on 10/29/2018
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  Rehearsal dinner

  Pensacola was a destination wedding, and Sandy made it work for us! She is so efficient and professional and helped us every step of the way even though we were 700 miles away. We had 140 guests and everyone of them was very complimentary about The Wharf. It was an amazing night!

  Pensacola was a destination wedding, and Sandy made it work for us! She is so efficient and professional and helped us every step of the way even though we were 700 miles away. We had 140 guests and everyone of them was very complimentary about The Wharf. It was an amazing night!
• Mf Mf Sent on 10/30/2018
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  Oct 26, 2018 Rehersal Dinner

  Perfect venue for wedding rehersal dinner or wedding. Had 140 people with a buffet dinner and open bar. Only change which was completely our mistake was only having one side of the buffet acessible, SHOULD have the food line on BOTH sides of the buffet tables, might have sped up getting everyone fed.
  Besides our mistake, the venue was awesome and the caterer and bar service Sandy recommended was outstanding. We are from Cincinnati so we had no idea who to contact and Sandy helped with all that.
  Can't say enough good things about this venue.

  Perfect venue for wedding rehersal dinner or wedding. Had 140 people with a buffet dinner and open bar. Only change which was completely our mistake was only having one side of the buffet acessible, SHOULD have the food line on BOTH sides of the buffet tables, might have sped up getting everyone fed.
  Besides our mistake, the venue was awesome and the caterer and bar service Sandy recommended was outstanding. We are from Cincinnati so we had no idea who to contact and Sandy helped with all that.
  Can't say enough good things about this venue.
• Michelle M. Sent on 10/23/2018
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  Palafox Wharf is a dream venue!

  I fell in love with Palafox Wharf as a venue long before my husband and I were even engaged. It is a beautiful, historic building, right on the water in downtown Pensacola. Since we had a larger wedding guest list, we also utilized the green space next door where we set up an open air tent with string lights. Simply put, it was stunning. Additionally, Sandy, the owner of Palafox Wharf and our day-of wedding coordinator, is wonderful! She was incredibly helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process and the day of went off without a hitch. Our guests were truly wowed by the location, the view, and the staff, and have repeatedly told us how lovely the venue was. We had perfect weather, the perfect planning team, and the perfect venue. We highly recommend using Palafox Wharf for any special occasion!

  I fell in love with Palafox Wharf as a venue long before my husband and I were even engaged. It is a beautiful, historic building, right on the water in downtown Pensacola. Since we had a larger wedding guest list, we also utilized the green space next door where we set up an open air tent with string lights. Simply put, it was stunning. Additionally, Sandy, the owner of Palafox Wharf and our day-of wedding coordinator, is wonderful! She was incredibly helpful throughout the entire wedding planning process and the day of went off without a hitch. Our guests were truly wowed by the location, the view, and the staff, and have repeatedly told us how lovely the venue was. We had perfect weather, the perfect planning team, and the perfect venue. We highly recommend using Palafox Wharf for any special occasion!

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