palafox wharf
waterfront
ESTD 2008 | PENSACOLA, FL
wedding date: 01/27/2024
the location is entirely magical. and, it is entirely yours. it can be reserved for you to enjoy for your glorious wedding day
Location, Location, Location
Waterfront Wedding Venue
Kathryn, your son is getting married in Las Vegas and you want to hold a Celebration/Reception for him and his wife with close friends and family and considering Palafox Wharf for your Celebration/Reception venue in 2024 Winter season. Your Celebration Day is our priority.
To summarize, you are looking for a great scenic location for your Celebration/Reception Venue. You expect that there will be about 75 guests attending. In addition to a lot that the Venue does for our couples, we can help you with vendor selections for any area needed for your event.
With the setup and breakdown of the Venue's furniture inside the Venue and on the waterfront Deck being handled by the venue it automatically is less stressful than having to DIY that part of your Event Day.
Your important Reception/Celebration Day calls for an breathtaking scenic setting that inspires, is enchanting, and exceeds every expectation. You want your friends and guests to enjoy your special Day, have fun, create memories together and have meaningful Event Day.
This most extraordinary setting will suit your every need. Our Venue Manager will be delighted to assist you and make your Event Day singularly a forever memorable event and give you a venue on the waterfront with breathtaking and romantic views so you can celebrate with all the people that are the most important to you all while your photographer shoots amazing imagery.
Kathryn, there are so many moving parts to Event Day. This is why it is so important to have a process in place from the very beginning to secure the necessary vendors and to know what and when to do tasks so they can be accomplished. With 15 years experience, we have accomplished this over and over in the past with 100s of Events and Weddings.
You want your guests visiting, enjoying a tasty food cuisine, chatting with family enjoying each other and creating lifelong memories of your special weekend. Having huge skylights inside the venue and a great romantic scenic waterfront backdrop for your memorable photography helps as well!
We also offer in-house full planning or month of wedding management. If you do hire one of our in-house planners, they do a lot for you, your wedding party, and your family. If selected, our in-house planning always work with you to create a nicely flowing timeline, works the front of the house and back of the house to make sure everything is running smoothly and on time, answering any questions the vendors may have, and more so you can enjoy your stress-free Event!
CEREMONY OPTIONS
- Waterfront Deck - up to 20-50 Guests
- Green - 200+ Guests facing the romantic scenic waterfront, facing the iconic black doors, facing the large green hedge, or circular fashion.
RECEPTION OPTIONS - Inside + Deck or Green
- Strolling Reception - up to 200 Guests inside and on the waterfront deck
- Seated/Plated Reception - up to 160 Guests inside and up to 65 Guests on the waterfront deck
- Buffet - up to 144 Guests inside and up to 65 Guests on the waterfront deck
- Dine al fresco on the waterfront Green with romantic market cafe lights and stars overhead - up to 200 Guests
palafox wharf waterfront venue, deck, and green
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More and more brides are wanting to spend the nights before and after their Event Day and are opting to have a unique boutique hotel with a lot of character (across the street from Palafox Wharf) or rent a nearby Airbnb, VRBO property for the weekend, or even just for getting ready specifically, as opposed to venues or hotels because of a little thing called character.
With an abundance of options in every style, you have more freedom to choose a unique space that not only fits the mood of your wedding (hello, cohesive gallery!) as opposed to those infamous hotel carpets and draping, but you also have more options for large, open concept spaces that eliminates the clutter. You don’t think about the negative effects of bags piled up in the corner where you’re supposed to be getting dressed until that’s exactly what happens to you. So cleanliness doesn’t just refer to the dust-free surfaces and Airwick scents of a space, but rather, the lack of business in the background.
While your wedding weekend is very much “your time”—celebrating the commitment that you and your partner are making to one another—it’s also about two families becoming one. Many couples take this opportunity to recognize their families for everything they have done. After all, these are the people who have loved you, supported you, and made you the people that you are today.
Ceremony in Las Vegas, then in Pensacola, enjoy a Social/Cocktail Hour followed by an amazing Dinner and celebrating with your friends and family. Tons of Dancing and Fun! Creating memories that will last a lifetime all while gorgeous photos are being taken to capture these precious moments!
your event style
We help you through the process and give you all the tools you need to help plan your event including vetted vendors, when to book, a detailed checklist, and more.
smooth process
We respond as quickly as possible to you and with you every step of the way. We custom create for you a event planning portal which helps you plan your perfect Event!
Personal Attention
The amazing things you receive:
650 per hour with a 4 hour minimum. Set-Up & Breakdown must be included within 4 hour minimum. Set-up, Event, and Breakdown anytime consecutively between 2:00 pm to 10 pm with event ending no later than 10:00 pm (then breakdown, vendor load out from 10:00 to 11:00 pm)
- Customized Event Design Layout
- Done for You Venue Furniture Set-Up in Venue/Deck
- Inventory of Venue Tables, Built-in Dance
- Floor, Cafe String Lights over Dance Floor and Extra Large Waterfront Deck
- Up to 120 Chiavari Chairs Inside/Deck
- Customized Planning Portal
- Help with Linen Rentals
- Help with Add-On Rentals (Lounge Furniture)
650 per hour (as explained above) plus sales tax in full or payment schedule
celebration package
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packages tailored to fit your needs
Custom Collections
650 per hour for venue, deck, pier
Plus 500 for lawn for games
Plus 2500 for Event Management or 5000 for Full Planning
Exactly the same as the Celebration Package but adding the Waterfront Lawn for Games. Also adding in-house Event Management or Full Planning.
CELEBRATION PLUS PACKAGE
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"The Palafox Wharf team made our event truly come alive and one we will never forget. Sandy was with us every step of the way for everything we needed. It was coordinated with everything perfectly and I can't think of a single thing that went wrong. They were respectful, attentive , and made sure we had everything we needed to have the perfect event. The venue was beautiful and they were amazing! 100/10 would absolutely recommend it." ~ Josh H.
We are sincerely happy to serve and accommodate you so that your Event Day is one you will cherish and remember forever. Your Event Day will have captivating views of the enchanting, gorgeous scenic waterfront which is breathtaking, dreamy, and idyllic for your Celebration/Reception.
Feature 5 | We will assist you with every step
The Venue is well-kept and maintained. Everyone feels comfortable in relaxed luxury. We care about you and your guests experience.
The Venue was built in 1880 by a shipping company. Their ships sailed the Bay of Campache in Mexico catching red snapper. We have preserved the original flooring and many aspects of the its character. It does have a modern twist to give it a nice aesthetic balance.
Feature 4 | Relaxed Luxury + Historical
From the time you reserve the Venue, to the end of your Event Day, we care. We are available to answer your questions, you are our priority. We help you create your Event Day that is personalized and unique. We are available by text, email, or phone during regular business hours.
Feature 3 | We Care
An important feature that you always need to consider is what are the hotel and accommodation options for your out-of-town guests and for your night before event day and event night. Guests do not want to have to worry about transportation. And, restaurants and entertainment are within walking distance. At Palafox Wharf there are 2 hotels close by, one across the street from the venue and another one block away with super easy walking distance. In addition, there are numerous AirB&B options available downtown.
Feature 2 | Nearby Accommodations
As an option most couples elect to add to their package Palafox Wharf's in-house event planning or coordination feature. This will help you make decisions and coordinate even the smallest details of your event. This also relieves a lot of stress. With 15 years experience, this is our expertise and will take away a lot of that pressure so you can enjoy a stress-free event (and Mom will as well!)
Feature 1 | Planning/Coordination Assistance Option
“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!"
- Mike Flavin
We make a conscious effort to be more, to do more, and to give more. While it may seem as though our sole purpose is to provide a great relaxed friendly wedding venue for weddings and events, we strive for something higher. Palafox Wharf also serves the greater purpose of being a home away from home for everyone that walks through our doors. It’s a special place, where friends and family can come together and create lifelong memories rooted in joy and happiness.
15 years of experience helping
clients just like you
From: Gulf Breeze
Work: Nursing Supervisor
Carrie attended a wedding at Palafox Wharf and had so much fun & loved the idea of a scenic venue for her reception that she booked her Wedding Day at the Venue.
Carrie says: "We absolutely loved celebrating at Palafox Wharf! They were wonderful to work with! Sandy kept me on track and went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. 90% of our guests and bridal party travelled in for our big day, and they still rave about the venue!"
carrie
From: Oklahoma
Work: Surgeon, Partner is in Military
Amy says, "I initially booked Palafox Wharf, I chose them because of easy things to recognize, such as location. What is better than 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. 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."
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When you are ready to move forward you'll receive an agreement for your reservation. The amount for your initial payment can be as low as 2000 and with a payment schedule for your convenience.
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"Sandy and Neil worked collaboratively to ensure my daughter had the event of her dreams. They found the perfect vendors and facilitated a stress-free event day. I am forever grateful for their professionalism and expertise." - Sherri