It’s called “world famous.” But why? People have been attracted to Daytona Beach for decades. But just what is it that keeps people coming back for more? This “top 5” list will guide you to some of the top rated reasons couples chose this area for beach weddings and entertainment.
1. The Beach
It’s true Florida has an abundance of beaches…and they are all different and beautiful. But we aren’t alone in our thinking that Daytona Beach is pretty awesome! So whether you are ready to dive in and swim in the warm, clear ocean or simply stroll along the beachfront, the salty air is calling your name! Many people don’t know there are a variety of unique beach venues along the Daytona Beach coastline: Ormond Beach with its cinnamon sand, Daytona Beach which is perfect for driving and biking on, Daytona Beach Shores which is a little quieter but with many hotel options for your reception, Wilbur-By-The-Sea (no driving on this beach), and serene Ponce Inlet. These are all our top ceremony sites: and these beaches are perfect for family activities if you bring children along. Something magical happens when you visit the Atlantic ocean, so get ready!
2. Sunrise and Golden Hour
While you can experience some form of the sunrise from just about anywhere on earth, there is something about a Daytona Beach sunrise that will still your soul and wow your senses. I’ll let the pictures do the talking on this point. Getting married during the sunset hour on the Atlantic coast can be just as magical as the west coast. The pink, peach and golden tones stretch across the sky from the west to provide an unforgettable backdrop for your beach wedding photographs.
3. Riding on the Beach
Beach cruisers, scooter and bicycles are one totally enjoyable way to experience Daytona Beach. But the cruising isn’t just for the bicycles. Daytona Beach is amongst the few beaches that allows cars to drive on the sand. So roll down the windows, play some tunes and take it all in! Beach carts, electric bikes, or scooters are all fun ways to get around on Daytona Beach. With 23 miles of firm, sandy beaches, Daytona Beach provides plenty of room to ride bikes right on the beachfront. You can take the family for a fun ride any time of day, providing the tide is out. Biking on the beach is the perfect way to spend time together before or after your beach wedding. The couple pictured below rides their bikes during their stay at the Nautilus Inn near the Daytona Beach Pier.
4. Surf and Sea
The east coast of Florida is known for it’s slightly bigger, more powerful waves in comparison to the west coast. So what does this mean for travelers? Surf’s up, dudes! Get your adrenaline flowing with a unique Daytona Beach surf lesson or grab a body board and hit the waves. And if the water is calm, stand up paddle boarding will have you feeling on top of the ocean world! Or just try jumping the waves with the kids! When the tide is out, the beaches will be left with delightful pockets of clear, warm saltwater which is perfect for little ones to wade and play in. If you want to see the sandy shoreline and ocean waves from another perspective, a fishing charter is a fun way to take to sea. If you’re lucky, you may even bring back fish dinner. Doesn’t get an fresher than that!
5. Cheaper Weddings
It doesn’t matter what size wedding ceremony you are planning, and if you are eloping to Florida, you can’t beat the wedding package prices on the Atlantic coast. The smallest elopement ceremony for just the two of you, Daytona Heart in the Sand, costs only $599 if you get married Monday-Thursday! For many of our eloping couples, Wilbur-By-The-Sea is one of our most popular small wedding venues because of the white sand and there’s no driving on the beach. Slightly larger elopements, for the couple getting married, and up to four guests can choose the Simply Florida Package which is all-inclusive with a natural bamboo wedding arch and starts at $699 on weekdays.
For large weddings, Daytona Beach is still the cheapest option. The Classic Distinctive Design below is neutral and breathtaking with all the bells and whistles below costs $1750 and that is for 32 guests!
Or choose our extremely popular Rustic Romance package for $1650 which again includes everything you need to have a successful and complete wedding day on the beach. This photo was taken on Daytona Beach Shores.
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The World’s Most Famous Beach may also added to the list of World’s Most Famous Beach Wedding. With a uniquely distinct beach atmosphere, cool Atlantic waves and endless entertainment it’s no wonder this ocean beach is so popular. However, within the Daytona Beach area, there are a variety of beaches to choose from, each with its own personality and characteristics like Ponce Inlet featured in the photograph below. One of them may be right for you! Read on to find out more about the best Daytona Beach Wedding Locations.
Bride and groom kissing Ponce Inlet Beach
On Daytona Beach:
The Shores Resort and Spa
If you’re looking for the kind of place where you can do it all, this is it. The Shores has award winning accommodations, both top end and poolside dining, spa, nightly bar specials, oceanfront bonfire pits, breathtaking views. Oh and did we mention you can walk right from your hotel room to the beach for your marriage ceremony! Talk about convenience. The Shores also offers a variety of seasonal sale rates on rooms for the complete affordable beach wedding experience!
The Shores Resort in Daytona Beach with wedding couple
Daytona Beach Shores wedding couple on the beach
Best Western Aku Tiki
Happy hour, free breakfast, in room kitchenette option, this hotel is like a vacationers home away from home. And Aku Tiki rates reflect it’s friendly accommodations. They boast, ” The new tropical style remains true to the unique beach character guests have come to know and love, while giving the hotel new life, reflective of the fun Daytona Beach spirit.” You’ll get a real island experience and swim in one of Daytona’s largest all-tile heated pools! This hotel is also family friendly, with a kiddie pool, picnic area, and family recreation area with basketball, table tennis, and shuffleboard. It’s also one of the closest to entertainment areas. Again, walk right from your room to the beach for your wedding by the sea – the Beach Bliss package is perfect!
Aku Tiki
Beach Bliss complete wedding package
Hilton Garden Inn
On the north end of the Daytona Beach map, this Hilton hotel is conveniently located near great local attractions. Oceanfront pool, fitness center, on site restaurant, and room service all allow you to check in, kick back, and enjoy your beach vacation! A special romance package may also be available. This hotel also offers great rates to fit in your budget friendly beach wedding. And AGAIN, on minute you’re in your hotel room, the next you’re walking down to your dream beach wedding!
Hilton Garden Inn Daytona Beach
Other Nearby Beaches:
Wilbur by the Sea
While this beach spot is not connected to a hotel, it offers a slightly more private beach wedding experience. What you lose in convenience of being able to walk from your hotel room to the beach, you make up for in tranquil beach atmosphere with fluffy, white sand and subtle sunsets. Also, this location has a large public parking lot just a block from the beach. So this location is a great option to accommodate large wedding groups. And there are some great Airbnb options. Or, you can still stay in the heart of the action and Daytona entertainment with just a 10-15 minute ride to this excellent beach spot.
Wilbur-By-The-Sea wedding couple
Wilbur Beach bride with veil at sundown kissing groom
Ponce Inlet Jetty
This is certainly one of the most unique beach spots of them all. The pictures speak louder than words. This beach is situated on the southern portion of the greater Daytona Beach area. It’s about a 20 minute drive from the entertainment hub of Daytona. However, the landscape and vibe of Ponce Inlet will have you feeling like you’re on a secluded island with emerald waters. With the climbable lighthouse, walk-along jetty, and gorgeous sand dunes, this beach is simply picturesque. And why not celebrate your first dinner as newlyweds oceanfront at North Turn or riverfront at Off the Hook .
Ponce Inlet Daytona Beach ceremony
Bride and Groom Ponce Inlet Beach walkway
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Mention Daytona Beach and folks think of NASCAR or Bike Week, however Daytona Beach has much more to offer. Many people have not discovered the true beauty of the Daytona Beach area with its individual beaches scattered like gems along the Atlantic coast. At Florida Beach Weddings company, we have found the ideal locations for Daytona Beach weddings and reception venues. If you are looking for a more traditional reception, our hotel suggestions will be able to provide you with ballrooms and dining rooms where you can have a catered meal, a DJ, wedding cake, and enjoy all the traditions of a wedding reception like you would at home. The hotel options below, along with many others in Daytona Beach, will allow you to have your beach wedding with us at the SAME location as your reception, and often for a fraction of the price you would pay to have your ceremony at the hotel (and with more decor too!)
Daytona Beach Shores
With beautiful white sand beaches sprinkled with pink, and the white cap waves of the Atlantic Ocean, Daytona Beach Shores is an ideal choice for the beach lover. The beach is wide giving lots of room for your beach wedding setup with the beautiful decor options you choose. Just a short drive from Orlando and St. Augustine, you will also have endless entertainment options surrounding you. And Daytona Beach Shores weddings are the most affordable. If you stay for your honeymoon, and why wouldn’t you, you can surf, jump the waves, or just take it easy on the beach. There is usually a robust sea breeze so plan your wedding hair and dress accordingly. Find out more about a wedding in Daytona Beach Shores.
Ponce Inlet Beach
Rolling dunes, raw nature and magical walkways. Ponce Inlet Beach weddings are a destination bride’s dream. Complete with soft white sand, beautiful dunes and amazing views of the Ponce Inlet lighthouse. You will get to make your unforgettable grand entrance on one of the beautiful wooden walkways as your partner catches a glance of you from the dunes. The perfect first look moment for unforgettable photos. Trail your feet in the crystal clear water as you have your first kiss together. Ponce Inlet Beach Weddings are great for smaller wedding parties as you do not have a large parking lot for your guests. Any of our beach wedding packages look great in Ponce Inlet. Find out more about a beach wedding in Ponce Inlet.
New Smyrna Beach Weddings
New Smyrna Beach, Florida is a small city just outside of Daytona Beach with endless entertainment and dining options. New Smyrna Beach wedding couples will enjoy beautiful dunes on a 17 mile stretch of white sand beach, the blue Atlantic ocean with white wave caps, and a vibrant, eclectic vibe. New Smyrna Beach hosts many wine walks, craft beer walks, art walks and other local events. We recommend checking their event calendar before your wedding and try to plan an outing with your bridal party or guests. Flagler Avenue is a popular hit among guests visiting New Smyrna Beach. With unique boutiques, restaurants and events for the day time and a lively party atmosphere at night, it has something for every one of your wedding guests. Find out ore about weddings in New Smyrna Beach, Florida.
Ormond Beach Weddings
With a wedding on Ormond Beach, you will have the beautiful Atlantic Ocean waves and soft sand of this north Florida beach, as well as access to some great hotels, condos, and beach front parks. Continuing north, there is the small township of Ormond-by-the-Sea: a quaint beachfront town with homes and condos along the ocean. Tom Renick Park is a small oceanfront park that we have used for several of our Ormond Beach wedding ceremonies. Their pavilion can be reserved for a very small beach wedding reception for up to 12 people. If you like NASCAR, enjoy this birthplace of car racing and the many restaurants, hotels and entertainment venues it has to offer. Learn more about Ormond Beach Weddings.
Wilbur By The Sea
Aaaaah the Gulf coast is not the only place in Florida where the sand is white and heavenly and the surf emerald green! Just a quick drive from the Daytona Beach Shores area, you have a wide variety of choices for hotel accommodations, restaurants and more, all while taking advantage of a less crowded beach loved by surfers and sun seekers. Just a short walk from the beach is the Wilbur by the Sea Boathouse, a great little reception venue with lots of free parking! Wilbur by the Sea is one of our best affordable and delightful Florida beaches. Find out more about Wilbur by the Sea.
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All of our beach wedding packages include the ceremony officiant from our beach wedding company. For all of our Florida weddings, a Florida marriage license is required. If you are out of town residents, we make sure you have the information to obtain your Florida Marriage license by mail. We can also host your vow renewal ceremony. If required, we will obtain the beach wedding permit for you, and just add the cost to your chosen package. Our all-inclusive wedding packages are beautiful, affordable, and stress-free when you choose us to perform your Florida destination beach wedding ceremony, especially in the Daytona Beach area. Take a look at some hotel wedding options below.
The Shores Resort and Spa
One of our favorite locations for hotel weddings in Daytona Beach. The Shores Resort and Spa will give you the option to have a truly one-stop option to have your reception right at the hotel, after your beachfront wedding ceremony. The Shores Resort and Spa has many choices for your reception based on your wedding party size and budget. It is one of the most upscale hotels in Daytona Beach, all while being family friendly. It offers fire pits for smores, an entertaining pool deck, a restaurant inside, beautiful rooms and more. Don’t forget the spa for the girls to have a relaxing spa day, as well as a place for the bride and bridal party to get their hair and makeup done; it couldn’t be a better choice for your beach wedding in Daytona.
Best Western Auki Tiki Inn
Best Western Auki Tiki Inn provides a hot breakfast, cocktail hour, free wifi and beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean. According to booking.com the Best Western Auki Tiki inn is rated the best value in Daytona Beach. We love the idea of taking advantage of the cocktail hour with your guests to enjoy a nice evening at no additional cost to you! Your guests will appreciate the extra time with you as you take a break from your wedding day craziness, relax and enjoy the good company. The Best Western Auki Tiki Inn also allows you to have your reception at the hotel, making it easy and convenient for you to complete your perfect Daytona Beach wedding day.
While the Constitution holds fast to the truth that “All Men are created equal,” the same cannot be said when it comes to Florida’s beaches. All Florida beach weddings canguarantee a relaxing beach scene. However,each beach along the Florida peninsula has its own unique features. From horizon sun rise OR sun set, acres of natural landscape OR bustling beach town, there is a wide variety of beach options. Discover our picks for the Best Florida Beach Wedding Locations along the east coast!
5 Best Florida Beach Wedding Locations
East Coast Edition
Our wedding planners recommend unique beach wedding locations in cities that offer both famous landmarks and hidden gems. However, some things are just part of the Florida Beach Wedding experience no matter your GPS coordinates. Some common points of ALL Florida Beach Wedding Locations:
Relaxed atmosphere
Affordability
All Inclusive/Stress-Free Planning
Sand, Water, Fresh Ocean Air (ok, you already knew that)
Water Activities (kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing charters)
So if all of these points have you ready to say, “I do!” then read on to make your next decision, just which Florida Beach?
Some say all east coast cities can be considered some of the beast Florida beach wedding locations because of their absolutely stunning ocean sunrise views. Don’t run to the other coast just yet though if your heart is set on a “sunset” on the horizon wedding. East coast sunsets produce some magical skies and brilliant colors too! Check out these photos for proof of that! As for the ocean, the Atlantic tends to be a little more adventurous when it comes to ocean sports. So “surf’s up” east coast wedding couples!
St. Augustine Beach
Admired by residents and tourists alike, St. Augustine is hands-down the one of the best Florida beach wedding locations. It’s packed full of rich history and colonial architecture amidst 42 miles of gorgeous beaches. Historic buildings, horse drawn carriages, and hidden courtyards are all charming features of the St. Augustine experience. Luxurious hotels and resorts or quaint bed and breakfasts, St. Augustine has a place to match your lodging personality. Live music, cobblestone streets, unique stores and incredible local cuisine are irresistible.
Trolley Tours Learn and see all this city has to offer in one trolley ride. Then after passing through the town you can pick out which spots are worth a closer look. The Castillo de San Marcos fort, Old Jail, Lightner Museum, Colonial Quarter, Ghost Tours, Wax Museum, Distillery are just some of the many things to do in St. Augustine.
Blue Water Boat Rental and Tours Check out the city and natural landscape from a different perspective. The “Craig Cat Catamaran” is a unique and fun way to ride the water!
Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach Weddings can be the most affordable amongst the best Florida Beach Wedding locations. With miles of beachfront hotel property, hotel prices are competitively priced and there’s no shortage of budget friendlyentertainment. Couples who want to really pack the punch when it comes to getting to do A LOT of things on one trip consider a Daytona Beach Wedding.
Top Things to do in Daytona Beach:
Daytona International Speedway Catch a race, ride in a real NASCAR race car, experience the “birthplace of speed” up close and personal
One Daytona Shopping, Restaurants, Concerts, Movie Theater, Arcade, Bowling Alley… This one stop has. it. all.
Learn to Surf– Daytona Beach waves are great for veterans and rookies alike. With a surf school like Pure Life, you’ll have an amazing time learning and riding the waves.
Ponce Inlet Beach
Just a couple of miles south of Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet is the best Florida beach wedding location for couples who want a quiet, natural beach atmosphere. AND Ponce Inlet is within arm’s reach of all the entertainment but without the “city” feel. Ponce Inlet is tucked away at the end of a “no outlet” stretch of barrier island. It’s a 15 minute drive to all of Daytona’s main attractions, but has a private island feel. The rich history of this small beach town attracts couples looking for an intimate, “old Florida” beach wedding.
Top Things to do in Ponce Inlet:
Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Tallest lighthouse in Florida and second tallest in the nation, this structure represents one of the best preserved and most authentic historic light stations in the nation today. You can climb the 203 steps to the top for a view like no other.
Ponce Preserve 1.6 miles of easy to moderate trails take you through dunes and across a boardwalk with spectacular views of the Halifax River and Atlantic Ocean.
Ponce Inlet Watersports Whether it’s catching the “big one” on a fishing charter, paddle boarding, parasailing, or an ECO tour, you can find it here!
Cocoa Beach
“Fun Surf City” is the name of this game here in Cocoa Beach. It’s one of the best Florida beach wedding locations. Cocoa Beach is a popular beach for those who enjoy a mix of surf life and entertainment. Easily accessible from Orlando, Cocoa Beach is a pretty straight shot west of “The Magical World of Disney.” It makes for great day trip for those wanting to stay in Orlando but still get a taste of the beach. Surf festivals and competitions create a real surf-side beach town feel.
Top Things to do in Cocoa Beach:
Ron Jon Surf Shop Quite possibly the most famous surf shop in Florida. Ron Jon is full of fun souvenirs, surf gear, and apparel. Also a great spot to get connected for all your water sport adventures. Ron Jon has it’s own surf school, offers kiteboarding opportunites and knowledgeable on any “surf” questions you may have.
Kennedy Space Center Amazing spot to see all things space. From the history of space exploration to viewing actual rockets, simulators to present day launch pad viewings, KSC is nothing short of a spectacular experience.
Lori Wilson Park A beautiful beach spot with umbrella/chair rentals, showers, free parking, and scenic boardwalk trails.
Miami Beach
If it’s blue skies, lush palm trees, white sand, and late night partying, you know it’s one of the best Florida beach wedding locations. Miami is the 2nd largest Florida city, behind Jacksonville, this city is full of bright colors, culture, and life! Lots of art deco architecture, gorgeous beachfront resorts, and glamorous beach goers. So grab a beach chair, a frozen drink, and take in all Miami Beach has to offer. You can even visit a site to narrow down the best Miami “must see experiences” according to your travel preferences.
Top Things to do in Miami
Cultural Festivals: The city of Miami is dedicated to promoting the arts and culture. With an Art in Public Places Program and Cultural Arts Council, there is always something inspiring to do or see in Miami.
Nature Tours: Leave the party scene and explore the literal “wild side” of Miami. Ride a double decker bus, cruise an air boat through the Everglades, or go offshore fishing!
Dance Clubs: Dance the night away as you celebrate your marriage at one of Miami’s many night clubs. You can learn salsa and sip mojitos until 5:00 A.M. at Miami’s famous Mango’s Tropical Cafe!!
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