Places to Stay
From beachfront condominiums and lavish resorts to primitive campgrounds and rustic outposts, the Pensacola Bay Area offers accommodations to suit every lifestyle and budget.
Planning A Beach Wedding
Looking to plan a wedding on the beautiful beaches of Pensacola? Here's the need to know information to get you started.
Pensacola Beach Wedding Information
Pick any spot on either side of the island, let the Santa Rosa Island Authority know the location, date, time, and approximately how many people in attendance-no permit is required.
Planning a wedding on the beaches of Pensacola is a breeze. Imagine a beautiful backdrop, the sound of the waves, and sand between your toes while you say "I do!" The beaches in Pensacola provide a beautiful setting, perfect for an intimate gathering or larger ceremony. Your beach wedding dreams will come true in Pensacola!
Be sure to check below for beach wedding guidelines and applications for your beach wedding.
Applications for Beach Wedding
Beach Wedding Guidelines
- NO area of the public beach can be reserved or roped off *including beach access, sand paths or walkovers
- Arch, runners and chairs are permitted *ceremony area must be at least 30' from beach access; stay off sand dunes
- NO open flames, tiki torches are permitted
- NO wish lanterns
- NO generators
- NO glass
- NO pets outside of the designated dog beach areas
- Please DO NOT drop artificial flower petals or release balloons
- Tents and/or canopies larger than 10’x12’ require a permit from SRIA and the Escambia County
- Santa Rosa Island Authority
For more information visit www.visitpensacolabeach.com or call 850.932.2257
Perdido Key Beach Wedding Information
For beachfront weddings, a small ceremony on the beach at one of four public beach access points on Perdido Key does not require a permit, provided there is no impact on other beach goers. For a larger wedding, Johnson Beach located in the Gulf Islands National Seashore, with gorgeous white sand beaches, covered pavilions and many other amenities is a great option. For information on fees and permit requirements contact the National Park Service at 850-934-2600.
You might also consider a picturesque beach location at one of our many vacation resort condominiums or private beach vacation home rental. Just be sure to check with your rental agency as requirements may vary from one property to another.
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Venues
A space suited for your needs that caters to your wants, the Pensacola Bay Area provides traditional conference centers and meeting rooms with the addition of eclectic destination spaces.
Wedding Vendors
From planning a simple ceremony to a weeklong destination event, we’re here to make the most out of your time in Pensacola. From finding a spa to relax and get your nails done to sailing excursions for the wedding party, venues, catering and more, we’re here to help you plan the perfect wedding in Pensacola.
Explore Our Beaches
Public Beach Access
With miles of beaches along our coastline, there are many beach areas to enjoy. Browse our beach access finder to discover your next adventure.
Beach Webcams
Experience the serene beauty of Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key from anywhere in the world on these beach webcams. Get a glimpse of the beach conditions before you go, or enjoy the sights of the beach from the comfort of your own home.
