Elopements & Microweddings
We offer smaller wedding options that are perfect for couples who want something simple yet beautiful.
Many couples are choosing to scale down their weddings and just have a really intimate, yet romantic, celebration on the beach. This allows you to put more of your budget into creating a truly unforgettable, one-of-kind experience for those who matter most to you. At Dream Bay Resort, we offer an ideal venue for smaller weddings (up to 50 guests). Whether you want a simple elopement ceremony or a beautiful, beachside microwedding with reception., let us help you plan the details and create a magical event you’ll treasure for a lifetime!
Beach Dreams Package
(Elopement Ceremony - 50 guests max)
Semi-private. Only scheduled within 6 months, at times when other guests are at the resort, but in a private area. Typically weekdays (Mon-Thur). Cannot be booked beyond 6 months.
Beautiful beach or pier location overlooking the water
Officiant
Staff for set up/breakdown
2 post bamboo or hexagon arbor with cloth draping
Choice of aisle décor (lanterns, candles, seashells, or tiki torches)
Sand ceremony, Fisherman’s Knot, or Handfasting ceremony
Chairs for ceremony
Guest bathrooms (3)
1 hr after ceremony allowed for photography
Set up/breakdown
Complimentary bottle of champagne with keepsake flutes for wedding couple
Filing of wedding certificate
Rate:
2-10 people - $750
10-50 people - $950
Full payment required at booking. Refundable if cancelled 30 days in advance.
ADD ONS:
Photography - starts at $350 per hr
Cocktail hour (1 hr) - $400
This is a nice way to continue the celebration for an hour after the ceremony and engage your guests while you take photos. Includes: Cocktail tables, small bar for alcohol, cooler w/ice, Bluetooth speakers, up to 50 champagne flutes/plastic cups, napkins and straws. Food and alcohol are additional, but our staff can help you make arrangements.
Dinner Reception (5 hrs or until midnight) - $1500
We’ll set up a beautiful beachside cocktail hour and dinner reception for you! Includes: Cocktail and dinner tables, white linens, non-floral centerpieces, small bar for alcohol, cooler w/ice, Bluetooth speakers, up to 50 champagne flutes/plastic cups, napkins and straws. Food and alcohol are additional, but our staff can help you make arrangements. Our caterers have a 25 person minimum, but if your group is less than that, you’re welcome to bring your own food/drinks. See our microwedding catering package
Floral - You can add boutonnieres, bouquets, and fresh flowers to the arbor by using one of our recommended florists here: Preferred Vendors
Accommodations - Add accommodations for yourselves and/or your guests in our 5 vacation rental cottages, including our honeymoon suite, Treetops. Based on availability and seasonal rates. See our cottages.
Sunset Dreams Package
(Ceremony & Reception - 50 guests max)
Fully Private. Scheduled anytime. This package is a full-buyout of the resort for 1 night, typically Sundays or weekdays.
The whole property, all to yourselves, just you and your guests, for ceremony and up to 5 hr waterfront reception (catering additional, see below)
1 night stay for the wedding couple and all guests in our 5 vacation cottages (total 36 guests)
Officiant
Event manager
Choice of 2 post bamboo or hexagon arbor with cloth draping
Choice of aisle decor (lanterns, candles, seashells, or tiki torches)
Sand ceremony, Fisherman’s Knot, or Handfasting ceremony
All chairs, tables, and white tablecloths for your waterfront reception
Various non-floral decor items, including centerpieces, for up to 50 guests
Guest bathrooms (3)
Dressing rooms for wedding couple*
Bistro lighting strung between the palm trees
Bamboo bar with sunset view
20 x 30 Tiki Hut with up-lighting, plus multiple smaller tikis
Set up/breakdown
On site private parking
Bluetooth speakers
Free dockage for multiple boats
Kayaks & paddle boards
Filing of wedding license
Rate:
Total w/taxes and fees $7500
ADD ONS:
Catering/Bar - starts at $45 per person. 25 person minimum. See our microwedding catering packages.Floral - You can add boutonnieres, bouquets, floral centerpieces, and fresh flowers to the arbor by using one of our preferred florists here: Preferred Vendors
DJ/Entertainment - choose your entertainment from our Preferred Vendors
Photography - starts at $350 per hr. Choose from our Preferred Vendors
“Month of” planning - $2500. Our event manager will oversee everything on the day of your event, but our in house planning team can coordinate all the details for you!
* The bridal parties may check into the dressing rooms at 1 pm on Sundays, since we typically have Saturday weddings checking out that morning. All other guests must check in at 4 pm.Deposit & Payments: A refundable deposit of $1000 is required to reserve (the deposit is applied to your balance). This deposit is refundable up to 30 days prior to the event. Semi-private maximum is 50 guests. Exceeding the maximum guest amount will result in a higher site fee of $3,000. The balance is due 30 days prior to the event. We give you a payment link, which you may use at any time to pay towards your balance. We can also set up a payment plan upon request.
Holidays and high demand dates will be higher. The rates above are the full contract rates rounded off to the nearest whole number. The only additional fee is for required event liability and cancellation insurance, which is approximately $300-350 based on our average microwedding wedding cost. Rates are subject to change without notice.
Tropical Dreams Package
(Midweek Ceremony & Reception - 50 guests max)
Fully Private. Scheduled anytime. This package is a full-buyout of the resort for a minimum of 2 nights between Monday - Thursday.
The whole property, all to yourselves, just you and your guests, for ceremony and up to 5 hr waterfront reception (catering additional, see below)
3 days/2 nights accommodations in all 5 cottages, including the honeymoon suite, Treetops
Officiant
Event manager
Choice of 2 post bamboo or hexagon arbor with cloth draping
Choice of aisle decor (lanterns, candles, seashells, or tiki torches)
Sand ceremony, Fisherman’s Knot, or Handfasting ceremony
All chairs, tables, and white tablecloths for your waterfront reception
Various non-floral decor items, including centerpieces, for up to 50 guests
Guest bathrooms (3)
Dressing rooms for wedding couple
Bistro lighting strung between the palm trees
Bamboo bar with sunset view
Set up/breakdown
20 x 30 Tiki Hut with up-lighting, plus multiple smaller tikis
Set up/breakdown
On site private parking
Bluetooth speakers
Free dockage for multiple boats
Kayaks & paddle boards
Filing of wedding license
Rate:
2 nts (Mon-Thur)- Total w/taxes & fees $10,000
3 nts (Mon-Thur)- Total w/taxes & fees $12,800
Accommodations: This full buyout package rate INCLUDES accommodations in all 5 cottages. You may choose any midweek period (Mon-Thur) within 9 months. Your guests can pay towards the accommodations. We hold them in your name and credit payments to your invoice, reducing your overall package price. We will send you an invoice showing the accommodation costs and a payment link your guests can use.ADD ONS:
Catering/Bar - starts at $45 per person. 25 person minimum. See our microwedding catering packages.Floral - You can add boutonnieres, bouquets, floral centerpieces, and fresh flowers to the arbor by using one of our preferred florists here: Preferred Vendors
DJ/Entertainment - choose your entertainment from our Preferred Vendors
Photography - starts at $350 per hr. Choose from our Preferred Vendors
“Month of” planning - $2500. Our event manager will oversee everything on the day of your event, but our in house planning team can coordinate all the details for you!
Availability: We often block off dates to hold them for weddings, so just because a date is blocked on our calendar doesn’t mean it isn’t availability for your wedding. Please contact us regarding available dates. Additional nights may be added based on availability.
Deposit & Payments: Non-refundable deposit of $2000 required to reserve (this is applied to your balance). Maximum 50 guests. Exceeding the maximum guest amount will result in a higher site fee of $3000. The balance is due 90 days prior to the event. We give you a payment link, which you may use at any time to pay towards your balance. We can also set up a payment plan upon request.
Holidays and high demand dates will be higher. The rates above are the full contract rates rounded off to the nearest whole number. The only additional fee is for required event liability and cancellation insurance, which is approximately $300-350 based on our average microwedding wedding cost. Rates are subject to change without notice.
Island Dreams Package
(Weekend Ceremony & Reception - 50 guests max)
Fully Private. Scheduled anytime. This package is a full-buyout of the resort for a minimum of 2 nights between Thursday-Monday.
The whole property, all to yourselves, just you and your guests, for ceremony and up to 5 hr waterfront reception (catering additional, see below)
3 days/2 nights accommodations in all 5 cottages, including the honeymoon suite, Treetops
Officiant
Event manager
Choice or arbor or arch, with white cloth draping
Choice of aisle decor (lanterns, candles, seashells, or tiki torches)
Sand ceremony, Fisherman’s Knot, or Handfasting ceremony
All chairs, tables, and white tablecloths for your waterfront reception
Various non-floral decor items, including centerpieces, for up to 50 guests
Guest bathrooms (3)
Dressing rooms for the wedding couple
Bistro lighting strung between the palm trees
Bamboo bar with sunset view
Set up/breakdown
20 x 30 Tiki Hut with up-lighting, plus multiple smaller tikis
Set up/breakdown
On site private parking
Bluetooth speakers
Free dockage for multiple boats
Kayaks & paddle boards
Filing of wedding license
Rate:
2 nts (Thur-Mon) - Total w/tax & fees $14,700
3 nts (Thur-Mon) - Total w/tax & fees $17,800
4 nts (Thur-Mon) - Total w/tax & fees $20,900
Accommodations: This full buyout package rate INCLUDES accommodations in all 5 cottages for any 3 nights between Thur-Mon. Your guests can pay towards the accommodations. We hold them in your name and credit payments to your invoice, reducing your overall package price. We will send you an invoice showing the accommodation costs and a payment link your guests can use.
ADD ONS:
Catering/Bar - starts at $45 per person. 25 person minimum. See our microwedding catering packages.Floral - You can add boutonnieres, bouquets, floral centerpieces, and fresh flowers to the arbor by using one of our preferred florists here: Preferred Vendors
DJ/Entertainment - choose your entertainment from our Preferred Vendors
Photography - starts at $350 per hr. Choose from our Preferred Vendors
“Month of” planning - $2500. Our event manager will oversee everything on the day of your event, but our in house planning team can coordinate all the details for you!
Availability: We often block off dates to hold them for weddings, so just because a date is blocked on our calendar doesn’t mean it isn’t availability for your wedding. Please contact us regarding available dates. Additional nights may be added based on availability.
Deposit & Payments: Non-refundable deposit of $2000 required to reserve (this is applied to your balance). Maximum 50 guests. Exceeding the maximum guest amount will result in a higher site fee of $3000. The balance is due 90 days prior to the event. We give you a payment link, which you may use at any time to pay towards your balance. We can also set up a payment plan upon request.
Holidays and high demand dates will be higher. The rates above are the full contract rates rounded off to the nearest whole number. The only additional fee is for required event liability and cancellation insurance, which is approximately $300-350 based on our average microwedding wedding cost. Rates are subject to change without notice.