Coconut Cove Resort

st stop too. I knew the second I walked up to the property, it was the one. Add the Jimmy Buffett music playing in the background, the water fall in the background, the sky turning pinkish purple as the sun was going down and the cold Miller Lite she placed in my hand, I was sold. We never regretted making this our venue, not once. Since we were in Maryland trying to plan a wedding in Florida, we needed a venue that was pretty much all inclusive. Coconut Cove is basically a one stop shop for weddings. Magda and Paul Bates along with Patti made it so easy to plan everything. The prices for all of the details are sent to you so you know how much to budget for everything. Although the real total doesn't come in until they send you the REV-3 which is about two weeks prior to the wedding, you can estimate what it's going to cost along the way so you have a pretty close idea. They really take care of it all, cake, decorations, flowers, alcohol, food, photography, officiant, music, anything you could possibly want, they will make it happen. My husband and I were lucky enough to come down prior to the wedding and not only have a sit down with Magda to go over everything but we were able to to do our cake tasting and even sample some of the wedding food and also see a preview of what is considered "the surprise". If you have it in your finances to do the "surprise", DO IT! We did and our guests can't stop talking about it. It really sets your wedding apart from others and makes for unbelievable photos. Magda was there the whole way holding my hand at every step. Paul was our officiant and Patti was even one of the bartenders for the reception. All of our guests had an unbelievable time and were amazed at how beautifully transformed the resort was. And when the reception was over, we were even allowed to bring in our own alcohol and utilize the venue until the wee hours of the morning. We even had some people jump in the pool! What are great unforgettable time! We cannot thank everyone there enough!!

eased with the flowers and decor as they were pretty much exactly what we requested. The food was average. We went for the baseline. The fish was a little over cooked but the pasta salad was awesome! If you're considering using this vendor, I highly suggest you choose a different DJ than the one provided. We also had a little trouble with the cake design so be sure to be extremely specific but the cake tastes AMAZING. The one thing I wish I had known before we booked them was that they only take checks even for guest room reservations, which turned out to be a big pain for us so be aware of that. Over all, the staff was very accommodating and helpful.

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rything you need to think about. I also love how many services they offer in-house like photography, flowers, cake, catering, fireworks, DJ, wedding planning, etc. that it makes the whole process much easier - no need to juggle and co-ordinate between multiple vendors. Coconut Cove does it all! I had an Indian/Hindu wedding with multiple events that required a lot of customizing. Magda held my hand throughout the planning process and was unbelievably flexible with everything. She had no problem accommodating my many special requests, and was so friendly, pleasant, and professional throughout. Overall, the wedding turned out so beautifully - the guests were so impressed with the location and decor. Magda convinced me to add fireworks to the event and I am so glad she did because it added an extra level of magic and a month later, our guests are still talking about it! I also highly recommend Magda's photography - she has a great eye for detail and capturing the candid special little moments. Overall it was such a beautiful experience. With Coconut Cove, you get the cozy feel of working with a small family run business, with all the professionalism and expertise of a big company. Thank you Magda, Paul, and Patty for an unforgettable weekend that we will cherish forever!

ce. They treated us like family, always working with us as if we were the only wedding they were doing that year. My eighty year old parents loved their room location, commenting that they enjoyed being at ground level, and having an outdoor space to enjoy. Indeed, they quickly became the "go to spot" for all guests; who gathered for drinks, snacks and even a key lime pie contest! Many of our guests, experienced travelers who enjoy fine dining on their trips, commented that the food was equal to a five star restaurant; and the reception area felt the same. They marveled at the fine linens & decor, while just a chair turn away they were gazing at the Atlantic Ocean. AMAZING, SPECTACULAR, were words used and heard often. My favorite guest comment? "You made Pintrest come alive!" Like any wedding, there were a few bumps in the road. NONE of the bumps were related to the venue. It was the calm professionalism of Magda, and her staff, that smoothed every bump along the way. No yellowtail for the buffet? Paul personally made the phone calls necessary to ensure we had the fresh yellowtail we were looking forward to for the wedding. Dress alterations a disaster? Magda calls a seamstress, takes us to her home at 10pm, and the dress is done to perfection by 2pm the next day! Photographer not performing as hoped for? Magda picks up a camera, and begins taking photographs herself. From hand-painting the wood lanterns white, to custom creating mason jar vases for the flowers- to match our wedding colors, the Bates family paid careful attention to every detail. I can not thank them enough for everything they did, to make our wedding both unique and memorable. We ESPECIALLY LOVED the "special surprise"!!! WORTH EVERY PENNY... A MUST INCLUDE OPTION to make your wedding special!!! :-)

no stress to the bride/groom or guests. Three hours before the wedding the groom & his groomsmen were still relaxing in the pool and I never saw any of what they did until after the ceremony. I couldn't have been happier. They allowed me to personalize it with things from our home state and families while still keeping it casual and classy. They were easy to work with and quick to respond. We even got money back at the end.

mother had cancer, and they made sure that she had a room on the ground floor and took great care of her- even to the point of warming up a blanket for her when she was feeling cold! We could not have asked for a better final 'family reunion' of sorts for mom- as she passed away in July. They treated us like family from the moment we stepped on to the resort- and we truly felt at home. The food was phenomenal, the photos- amazing, the DJ- the best, and the fireworks??- Can't even describe that first dance! We stayed in the Bridal or Honeymoon Suite- and it was wonderful. The rooms in the newer part of the resort were all great- and the ones in the older part (for larger families) were a little like beach bungalows. We made many last minute changes- and every time we called, we got the same response, "No Problem!". From room changes to no minister... they were prepared for anything and took care of every detail. (There was even food in our fridge the next morning marked "Bride" and "Groom"!!) We did not feel any wedding stress at all- and it is all thanks to Paul and Magda and their wonderful staff! We will never forget the wedding or the time we all spent together- and we will re-visit Coconut Cove often to see our friends that took such good care of us!