Ft. Walton / Okaloosa Island Vendors
Cakes
Bake My Day - Destin - specialize in creating one of a kind special occasion cakes and desserts.
Creative Celebrations - Fort Walton Beach - specialize in custom wedding and special occasion cakes
Just Think Cake - Ft. Walton Beach (850) 240-0493
Publix Supermarkets - All areas - many locations for pickup, great value, taste, and presentation.
Caterers
Chef on the Go - personal chefs travel to cater events
Townsend Catering - cater any size and are very flexible in what they will do. From basic to 4 star meals.
Emerald Coast Catering - Full service events
DJ's
DJ Diamond Dan - Dan Kuhn (850) 496-7930 djdiamonddan@cox.net
Lodging (Beach Houses and Condos)
Ocean Reef Resorts - Beach houses and condos.
VRBO – “Vacation Rental By Owner” listings for owner rentals.
Wyndham Rentals - Houses and Condos. Gulf Dunes - See on VRBO, Wyndham, and other rental agencies.
Blue Dolphin - Very nice condos on the gulf in a smaller complex.
SeaSpray - Condos on the Gulf.
El Matador Condos - On the water at the end of the Island. Older condos, very well maintained. A good value
Dove Release
Flights of Fancy - Dove Release
Florists
GG Bloom - (850) 460-2078 Delivery available.
Florals by the Sea - (850) 650-6687 Delivery available.
It’s a Perfect Day - (850) 496-2911 Delivery available.
Winn Dixie Floral - (850) 244-4261 - 99 Eglin Pkwy NE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, Fantastic job at a lower cost.
Lodging (Hotels)
Ramada Beach Resort - Large, fun hotel on the beach with elaborate pools and lots of people. A bit of a party atmosphere with lots to do nearby. During the season, beach weddings can be very difficult because of the crowds, would recommend an alt location. Reception options available.
Holiday Inn Resort - New hotel in the heart of the Island. During the season, might consider alternate location for your wedding. Reception options available. Best Western - On the beach, smaller hotel in a less busy area.
Salons and Traveling Stylists
Avant Garde (Aveda Salon) - (850) 654-5057 - 36236 Emerald Coast Pkwy Destin, Ulta Salon - Destin - (850) 654-1364 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32550 Mobile Makeup Box - (850)865-9698 Salon & Travel
Tania Crawford - Traveling Hair & Make-up stylists
Powder & Paint - Traveling Makeup (850) 982-5801 Tara Russo. Airbrush Makeup by Me - Traveling Makeup (850) 304-3533 Mandy Trosclair
AnnaMarie Moon - Traveling Stylist (850) 445-0649
Videography
Pendalton Video - Chris Pendalton (850) 830-9338 - Great quality and affordable Beach Wedding Video - Various levels of production in a wide range of prices.
Restaurants
Angler's Beachside Bar & Grill - In the heart of the Island. Reception options available.
Magnolia Grill - receptions & rehearsal dinner in a historic setting
Old Bay Steamer - Serving fresh steamed seafood w/ reception options available.
Floyd's Shrimp House - Okaloosa Island - Reception options available
Marina Café – A fantastic restaurant on Destin Harbor, world class chef and menu with great reception options.
Lousianna Lagniappe - Fantastic restaurant on Destin Harbor. Fresh seafood and creole in an upscale environment.
Dewey Destin's Seafood - A Destin staple for years. Outdoor dining on the Destin Harbor.
Harbor Docks - Great seafood and sushi right on the water.
Reception Space and Supplies
Kent's - Gulf Coast Weddings and Events - Tents, tables, chairs, etc.
Limo, Shuttles, Taxi
654 Limo - (850) 654-LIMO
Bay Limousine - (850) 269-1200
Sunshine Shuttle - (850) 650-6333 – airport service, large party transportation, limos, etc.
Therapeutic Massage - Barbery Coast East Salon or at your location, Stacee Howard, LMT (850) 830-1947
Spray Tanning – Spray Tanning at your location, Tami (850) 699-0177
Publix Bakery at Grande Blvd Sandestin, Fl - (850) 622-3772 www,publix.com
Clothing - Alterations
Mitra's Fashions - Professional Seamstress Panama City Beach, FL custom, designs, alterations (850) 249-6776
Destin Bridal Affair 825 Harbor Blvd. Destin FL (850) 792-4322
The Wedding Steamer (850) 368-4668
DJ's
GTS Entertainment Group, Inc. (850) 747-0903 www.gulftalentservices.com
dj Rad Music Services Panama City Beach (850) 258-2987 www.djmusicpcfl.webs.com
Tim Robinson DJ & Karaoke (418) 818-8625
Bud and Alley's Catering call Rachael at (850) 460-5802
Emerald Coast Catering, Inc. 3906 Hwy 98 W, Ste 40, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (850) 622-6270 www.cater1.com
Signature Catering of 30A South Walton area (850) 428-2624
Chef on the Go, Inc. Niceville, FL (850) 729-2277 www.chefonthegoinc.com
Dine by Design Catering - Kim Pitchford (850) 231-246 www.dinebydesigncateringinc.com
Catering By Bob, LLC Panama City, FL: (850) 832-7074 cateringbybob.com
Firefly 535 Richard Jackson Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 249-3359 fireflypcb.com
Runaway Island 14521 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL (850) 634-4884 runawayislandpcb.com
Angelo's Steak Pit 9527 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 234-2531 angelos-steakpit.com
Saltwater Grill 11040 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 (850) 230-2739 saltwatergrillpcb.com
The Shrimp Boat 1201 Beck Ave, Panama City, FL 32401 (850) 785-8706 theshrimpboatrestaurant.com
Sharky's Beachfront 15201 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL 32413 (850) 235-2420 sharkysbeach.com
Pineapple Willy's 9875 South Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, Florida 32408 (850) 235-0928 pwillys.com
Beach Homes to Rent
Panama City Beach area panamacitybeach-rentals.com
Destin area www.oceanreefresorts.com
Live Music
Chuck Lawson Destin & surrounding area (850) 496-7230 www.chucklawson.com
John Bussert Destin & surrounding area (772) 233-5725 www.steeldrumsandparrots.com
Larry Tyson - Violin Panama City Beach, FL (850) 230-1991
Steven J. Adams, Classical Guitarist Panama City (850) 236-8895
Carl the beach flute player (850) 267-9032
Duets by Jesse and Jack http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteouipWLhFz0Yf7Mtn9zMw
(334) 693-0642 fiddleboys@centurytel.net
Randy Sherwood - Sax and Keyboard Jazz (850) 897-4445 www.saxyguy.com
GTS Entertainment Group, Inc. (850) 747-0903 www.gulftalentservices.com
Wedding Music Plus Panama City (850) 814-6884 weddingmusicplusinc.com
Photography
Emerald Coast Photos Destin, Panama City Beach (850) 835-5125 www.emeraldcoastphotos.com
Expressions Portraits Gwen Hornsby (850) 269-1954 www.ExpressionsBeachPortraits.com
Hair, Make Up, and Spa Services
Kindal's Hair Studio Hair, Make up, Mani's & Pedi's South Walton County (850) 278-6575 kindalshair@gmail.com
The Grove Salon & Boutique 50 Uptown Grayton Circle, Suite #2 Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (850) 231-0905
Kim Downs - Licensed Esthetician Facial, Microderm, Waxing (850) 830-1876 kimdowns99@yahoo.com
Hair for You 180 Poinciana Blvd #2 Miramar Beach (850) 650-9222 www.hairforyoufl.com
Serenity Spa Panama City Beach (850) 236-6028
Salon Baliage & Spa Panama City Beach (850) 235-1985 salonbaliage.com
Beach Therapeutic Massage & Spa Panama City Beach (850) 234-6563 www.pcbeachmassage.com
Eden Salon & Spa Panama City Beach (850) 234-8884? edensalonpcb.com
Jennifer Rader 850-625-5333 or Jennifer Ham 84=50-209-4961 (Mary Kay Specialists)
Limousines, Taxis, Shuttles, & Buses
Bay Limousine Destin, Panama City Beach, etc. (850) 230-0000 www.bay-limo.com
Marquee Limousines Destin, FL (850) 269-2700 www.marqueelimo.com
Billy Jack's South Walton Shuttle & Taxi South Walton County (850) 213-0156 sowalshuttletaxillc@gmail.com
Beach Boys Shuttle, Panama City Beach (850) 236-6666 beachboysshuttle.com
Panama City Beach Taxi Cab And Shuttle (850) 792-2546 emeraldtaxiandshuttle.com
Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine Santa Rosa Beach (850) 650-6333 | TF: (866)-650-6333 www.sunshineshuttle.com
Reception Venues
Bud and Alley's Waterfront Dining & Rooftop Bar Seaside FL (850) 231-5900 or 217-4535
Rutherfords 465 Regatta Blvd. Destin FL (850) 424-0675
Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village 10 Harbor Blvd, Destin FL (850)424-0675
Gulfside Trail Rides Santa Rosa Beach, FL (850) 208-3114 www.gulfsidetrailrides.com
rustic wedding reception in a horse barn (conveniently located near the beach)
Baypoint Wyndham Resort Panama City Beach, FL (850) 236-6033 www.baypointwyndham.com
Paradise Palms Panama City Beach, FL (850) 234-1700 www.paradisepalmsinn.com
Watercolor Inn & Resort Santa Rosa Beach, FL (850) 231-7773 www.watercolorresort.com
Sagefield Farm Bonifay, FL (850) 778-2251 www.facebook.com/SageFieldFarm
Horse barn setting (no horses on site) for rustic events
Runaway Island 14521 Front Beach Road Panama City Beach, FL (850) 634-4884 runawayislandpcb.com
Landmark - Top floor reception area, condo units
The Barn at Water Oaks (Laurel Hill -north of Crestview) (850) 764-3644 www.thebarnatwateroaksfarm.com
Emerald Grande (wedding and reception site) (850) 424-0622 www.emeraldgrande.com
Videography
Life in Motion Films Destin, Florida (850) 687-3679 www.lifeinmotionfilms.com