The Essence of California
Ashley Austin
GENERAL MANAGER
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Drift Palm Springs is a hotel wedding venue located in Palm Springs, CA, the Golf Capital of the World. Whether a large, lavish affair or a sweet and intimate get-together, invite your friends and family to this sun-soaked paradise for the SoCal celebration of a lifetime.
Nestled right on the foothills of the towering Tahquitz Canyon, the Drift Palm Springs resort offers a perfectly private setting for parties of all sizes and welcomes you and your wedding guests to the wonder of its indoor and outdoor spaces. Host a classic California ceremony out at the pool area, where crystal blue waters glimmer as you declare your "I dos" and mountains overhead cast a cooling shade over your loved ones. While the pool, fitted with custom cabanas and luxury loungers, is ideal for cocktail parties and celebratory drinks, guests can also venture around the property and bask in its magnificent, modern architecture and desert flora. Once the sun sets over the city's soaring peaks, you and your dearest can retreat to Maleza, the resort's exotic in-house Baja eatery, for a family-style feast and custom-crafted cocktails next to roaring firepits. Also available at the Drift are spacious bedrooms and studio apartments decorated in desert chic style for indulgent overnight stays.
The staff at the Drift Palm Springs work hard to make every milestone memorable. If you'd like to know more about this dazzling desert oasis, feel free to contact the team today.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$1,500
Reception
$1,500
Ceremony
$750
Bar services
$35 per person
Catering
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- Couples usually spend $30,000
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Feb-Apr and Oct-Nov.
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Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 200
Settings
Desert
Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Service Staff
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Meet the team
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- Kayla DacostaCorporate Director of SalesHi happy couples! I am so excited to "meet" you!! Huge congratulations on your engagement! I cannot wait to chat with you soon and brew up some amazingness for your very special day! My magical team and I have worked together for the past 6 years at a variety of hotels, and have over 35 years of collective experience putting together incredible and meaningful events of all kinds! We absolutely love what we do, with who we do it with and cannot wait to support you and your love!
- Alecia WalstrumGlobal Sales ManagerCongratulations on your next adventure in this crazy thing we call life! I cannot wait to make all your wedding hopes and dreams come true!
- Ashley AustinGeneral ManagerI have had a love and passion for events since I moved into hospitality. Starting in the food and beverage world, I moved into event management and coordination quickly and have always found a thrill to go above and beyond to create the happiest of days for our guests. I have had the pleasure of helping with all types of events from weddings and special occasions, to corporate retreats and meeting spaces. It would be an honor to help create a magically weekend for you!
- Meridieth PalmerCorporate Group Sales CoordinatorMeridieth serves as the Corporate Group Sales Coordinator for TMC Hospitality, where she brings her passion for hospitality to life by managing group bookings and coordinating memorable events across all properties. She graduated from Lee University in 2019 with a degree in Public Relations and has since built a strong foundation in event planning and customer service. Outside of work, her favorite thing to do is go on new adventures with her family, making the most out of every moment.
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5.0
out of 5.04 reviews
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Erin S
5.0
4/25/2025
We had an AMAZING wedding at Drift!! I was so excited to find this perfect venue, and it truly exceeded every expectation! We hosted a destination wedding weekend with 100 guests, and it was so fun to have everyone staying in one place, as it made the whole weekend feel connected and extra special!
The team at Drift made everything so easy throughout the planning process and were incredibly helpful and responsive every step of the way.
The highlights: The food was delicious at every event we had over the weekend! The location could not have been better, with guests able to explore the town, golf, hike, or relax by the pool. The accommodations were fantastic, especially the multi-bedroom suites, which allowed our family and friends to stay close but still have their space.
Seriously, such a cool hotel, even beyond being a wedding venue. I would 100% recommend having a wedding here!!
5.0
4/15/2025
We had the most MAGICAL wedding weekend. Everything from our Welcome Hour to Cabanas to the wedding itself was so SO perfect.
We could not stop talking about how we picked the right place. All our guests loved their whole weekend there (which is great when they were basically asked to take a mini vacation with us !)
We had a small wedding (35!). We struggled to find a venue that would be willing to accommodate a smaller party without crazy F&B minimums. Drift delivered. While they space can hold MUCH more, our party didn’t feel too small in the space.
Also shout out to our event bartender - he was so great! An additional shoutout to Chris (or Alex) as our custom rum drink seemed to be the biggest hit. Thank you for making that happen. The food was absolutely top notch for our wedding.
We couldn’t ask for a better space
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Nina S
5.0
3/07/2025
I recently had my wedding weekend at Drift Palm Springs and it was the best weekend of our lives! The year of planning leading up to it was also a DREAM working with their team. Truly the most delightful and helpful team that made the process the best imaginable. Their outdoor event space where we held the wedding is so unique and gorgeous without ANY decor so made for a beautiful location. We also hosted brunch, a pool day, sound bath and welcome drinks all on property because the hotel was just SO accommodating. All of our guests were so impressed with the rooms, the food, drinks and location. 1000000/10 recommend having your wedding here!
Lil S
5.0
1/09/2024
I hosted my wedding at Drift Palm Springs in the fall and it was the perfect venue and atmosphere for the wedding of my dreams! The rooms were so perfect for our friends and family being multi-bedroom units with kitchens and living rooms, the desert lawn with mountain backdrop made for the most amazing photos, and the staff were the most accommodating and friendly the whole weekend. The food and drink were also incredible. I had many guests say that it was the best 'wedding food' they'd ever had - not just at the wedding, but during cocktail hour, the welcome party, and the farewell brunch too! It was a magical weekend that we will cherish forever and I'd recommend Drift to anyone looking for a magical venue in Palm Springs!
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Lil! You are simply the best!! Thank you so very much for your thoughtful and lovely revie...
w of our Drift Palm Springs!! We absolutely loved having you and your family for your very special weekend and are forever grateful for being part of your one very special day!!! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and cannot wait to welcome you all back again in the future!!
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