Yes, except for catering/bar, you can use your choice of vendors, even if they aren’t on our list. However, if they aren’t on our list, they must provide proof of liability insurance and have us listed as additional insured.

We do prefer to work exclusively with the caterers listed on our catering page. You can still choose a different caterer, but there is a $500 outside catering fee.

We strongly recommend that you stick with our recommended local vendors, They know our property, the hook ups, etc, and how things work best. Your wedding will go more smoothly if you use our recommended vendors.

Many couples reserve a tent on standby in case of bad weather. You’ll need to let the tent company know a few days ahead of time whether you will use it. To rent a tent on standby, you will need to put down a 20%-25% deposit, which is typically non-refundable.

For smaller weddings, we do have a some indoor spaces and a 20 x 30 tiki that can accommodate receptions of approximately 50-60 guests.

Yes. Our rental houses all have kitchens, so if you want to cook your own food for the event, you have that option. However, we highly recommend using one our preferred caterers. You can see our catering packages here: Catering Packages

Yes, you can, and that is a big savings that our venue offers. We also work with a local stores that will deliver alcohol to our location. You can see pricing on our catering packages page

Due to Monroe County noise ordinance, loud music must end by 10 pm weekdays and 11 pm Fri and Sat nights, so DJ or band must end at that time. As long as guests aren’t being loud and disruptive, you can continue to hang out on the beach until midnight. Soft music may be played from a radio or Bluetooth device.

For our private wedding packages, we will hold the cottages in your name, and give you a group code that your guests can use to book online. Keep in mind that we only book by the house, not the room, so you’ll have to work out which guests go where and let them know which cottage to reserve. If guests are sharing a cottage, they’ll need to work out payment arrangements between themselves.

For our semi-private Beach Dreams package, guests can simply reserve any available cottages on our cottages page.

Yes, we are pet-friendly, so your furry friends can attend! There is a $50 pet fee for up to 2 pets.

Yes, we are, and we only recommend vendors that are also.

You can add extra nights based on availability.

For weekend events, there is usually the option of adding Thur or Sun nights for a full weekend buyout.

Midweek weddings have the option of reserving all nights between Mon-Thur.

However, within a couple of months of the event, you can add any nights in one or all cottages based on availability.

During your stay, you may have additional events, such as a rehearsal dinner or goodbye breakfast for an additional fee. See the pricing section of your chosen package for extra event fees.

Our staff will set out chairs and tables for these events. You must let us know in advance the number of expected guests.

Our venue has enough chairs and tables for up to 200 guests without having to move ceremony chairs to the reception tables.

The dining tables are 72” round white resin, which seat 10 -12. We do also have a few farm tables.

The chairs are Chiavari white resin folding chairs with padded seats.

We have six catering tables that are 6 ft x 30”, a half round sweetheart table (for the wedding couple), with more elaborate chairs, ten 31” folding cocktail tables, and four 48” tables for cakes or gifts

We provide white tablecloths for our microweddings (max 50 guests) but not larger weddings. We have a recommended list of vendors that can provide all of your extra needs.

Yes, we provide free dockage for boats up to 50’. There is a 4’ draft restriction. We do not allow live-aboards. Trailer parking is available on the left side of the entry gates See property layout

We are in Sunset Cove, in Buttonwood Sound. To find us by GPS, use these coordinates:
25.0920765, -80.4458377

We don’t really have a limit, but 2 years has been the farthest in advance that we’ve booked. If you can plan that far ahead, we will accept your reservation.

Below are the maximum size tents that can fit in each ceremony/reception area:

Serenity Beach - 30x120

Oasis Beach - 40x40

Upper Landings - 40x60

We have 2 pole and 4 pole bamboo arbors, plus hexagon, round, and a few other shapes and styles.

Your florist will decorate the arbor or arch with flowers and draping.

For weddings over 30 guests, we require a professional “day of” wedding planner from our recommended list. There are just too many elements that go into a successful wedding, and a planner is invaluable, as they know all the local vendors and can match them to your tastes, style, and budget. We also offer very affordable “month of” planning. Relax and let our planning team make your wedding day everything you imagine!

Dream Bay Resort is a great value, since we include tables, chairs, permanent lighting, and your arbor! We also allow you to bring in your own alcohol.

The costs will really depend on your choice of vendors, decor, and other items. That’s where hiring our planning team is helpful, as they can make recommendations aligned with your budget.

Remember that you don’t have to pay for all the accommodations yourself, your guests can book them separately.

We try to be completely transparent with our pricing and give you sample catering packages, etc, so that you can get a good idea of your overall costs. We also have a helpful cost estimator button on most of our package pages that can give you an estimate.

Once you’ve decided that you’re ready to reserve one of our venues, and you’ve confirmed that your desired dates are available, we will prepare the contract and send it for your review.

We will hold the dates for 3 days pending receipt of the signed contract, proof of the required liability/cancellation insurance, and the $1500 reservation fee.

The balance is due 90 days before your event.

Yes, of course! We send you an invoice, and you can pay towards your balance at any time.

Many of our couples do this and have their weddings already paid for well in advance.

You need to schedule an in-person or virtual tour.

Please make an appointment in advance, as our tour staff is not always on site. You should also first check availability with our office, especially if you aren’t flexible on dates, so that you know whether your desired dates are available before scheduling a tour.

One of the most frequent regrets we hear from couples is about the size of the guest list. Unless you really want a huge party, we highly recommend that you keep your guest list exclusive to the people you most want with you on your special day.

Remember that you will be paying roughly $150-$250 per head, or more, by the time it’s all said and done, and this can cause a lot of stress for couples, so carefully consider who to invite and whether it fits within your budget. Don’t send out “Save the Dates” until you’ve carefully gone over your budget and guest list.

Limiting children to only those who are in the bridal party, and limiting “plus ones” to those singles who are in committed relationships are good ways to reduce your guest list.

Gratuities are at your discretion, but our staff works very hard to make sure that your special day is perfect.

They very much appreciate gratuities.

You may leave a tip for the cleaning staff in your unit and leave a tip for the grounds staff directly with our property manager.

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