Palafox Wharf Waterfront Reception Venue

ier were a nice addition and gave us extra space for our guests. Sandy and Neil were very helpful in keeping us on track with vendors and ensuring we had everything together. The bridal party got ready across the street at New World Inn which was really convenient and felt like an extension of the venue.

Sandy, the owner, is fantastic and helped with all the details. Neil was our wedding planner and wow he did a great job! I cannot brag about him enough. The wedding/reception was perfect because of Sandy and Neil.

that the Palafox Wharf site was a little lacking in full details and clear photos. However, his enthusiasm (and the incredibly busy season with multiple couples looking to book at the same time we were) won me over. Prior to booking Palafox Wharf, we had already decided on a wedding planner who was not associated with the venue and because Palafox Wharf offers its own planning services I was concerned this would cause a riff between us and the venue from the start. However, I was proven wrong totally and the wedding day came and went with our hired planner and the venue host working together seamlessly to help us create the very best day. I can in total honesty say that we would not have been able to execute our actually perfect day without Sandy and her team. Wedding planning is a weird mix of wonderful and exhausting, so when we first booked the venue and I began receiving SO MUCH information from Sandy I was a bit overwhelmed with the number of emails to keep up with. However, after a few weeks and being able to access their awesome and personalized wedding portal specifically for us, I was so grateful for Sandy's detailed emails and easy-to-navigate portal that helped me to know what parts to do next and where I needed to focus. I'm not sure if any other venues offer this service, but I have to imagine that none are as detailed or as responsive as Sandy and that was truly a God-send for me. The venue offered their top lists for caterers, florists, and DJs that really helped us vet who we wanted and make decisions we could rely upon. Sandy always answered us in detail when we were confused about what was going on or needed further guidance. My fear we would be treated differently because we opted for an outside planner was eased and I would absolutely hire them as a planner for anyone unsure (I LOVED my planner but I know working with Palafox Wharf's own team would be a great way to go if you book here). Sandy handled linen rentals, timeline and layout drafts, and updates, she had rental decor options at the ready and even sent all of our vendors emails with full & clear details on parking, set up, and clean up that left no room for confusion or error. The venue itself is beautiful and really such an important part of Pensacola (I came here as a child when it was still Mr. Manatee's restaurant and it holds such great memories for me). We had a large number of guests who were all able to be seated comfortably inside or outside on the deck. The water views were the perfect touch. We had many out-of-town guests who have not stopped gushing over how perfect the location was and how much they loved the building and design. The lawn next to the building was perfect for photos as was the deck. We can't say enough about how great Palafox Wharf was for our wedding and I just know that anyone looking for a venue in the heart of Pensacola would be lucky to book here.

Palafox Wharf, I chose them because of easy things to recognize, such as location. What is better then downtown Pensacola, right on the water, and in walking distance to the bars? My guests raved about the location because everyone flew into town for the wedding and did not need a car the entire weekend. Also, their property is simply gorgeous. It sits on the water and the sunset at the perfect time in the evenings where it sits behind a building so guests don't sweat and the lighting is perfect outdoors. Also it faces the minor league baseball stadium so we were surprised with a 5 minutes firework shows across the water during our reception! During the planning process, Sandy went above and beyond to make it as easy as possible. She provided me with a list of preferred vendors. This was probably my favorite thing they provided, because it made choosing vendors extremely quick. Also because they were work together so frequently, there was never any miscommunication about my wedding. Everything was very familiar and comfortable for all of my vendors, making it easy for me to plan a destination wedding. What also made it so simple was that all of my rentals were made through Sandy. If I wanted to add decorations, I told her what I wanted, paid her, and she coordinated the rest. It really took so much stress off of me, who felt too busy to plan a destination wedding. I would love to write Neil, their in-house wedding coordinator, his own review. I have heard mixed stories about wedding coordinators, and Neil truly is above the rest. I hired him as a day-of. However, we communicated about 1 month out from my wedding and essentially acted as a one-month planner. He helped me get organized and really made my vision happen. He does the smallest acts, such as making sure each bridesmaid looks perfect, moving around floral arrangements, making sure my photographer captured really good small moments... I could go on and on. If you are going to hire Palafox Wharf as your vendor, you absolutely have to hire Neil as your coordinator because he will make the night beyond what you asked for. Again, my wedding was beyond what I had expected and I truly think it all falls back on because I had it at Palafox Wharf with Neil as my planner. Everything was flawless and all of my guests raved about how much fun they had there.

us to make sure our wedding day was perfect. The venue itself is beautiful inside and out to give you a great atmosphere and perfect pictures. We recommend this venue to everyone!!

il was there to make sure everything went smoothly. This is THE venue to get married at in Pensacola.

and linens (choosing colors etc) She helps you every step of the way! She also helps you choose your vendors (which helped since I am not from Pensacola). She was a pleasure to work with! My guests and I are both are amazed at Neil, my wedding planner who made sure everything was perfect for rehearsal and wedding day! My photographer even said she wished Neil was at every shoot because he is so helpful! I would choose them a million times over!

helpful resources and referrals, and curated the day-of to ensure everything went smoothly and was enjoyable for all.

ous resources to get you started and to make sure your day flows as you wish. Palafox Wharf made my wedding stress free and I am very happy I chose them for my special day!

ist of preferred vendors was also a great help to me as a bride planning her wedding from another state and they all turned out to be fantastic!

I also wanted to give a shout out to the in house wedding coordinator, Neil Zanthos! I hired him for partial planning so he finalized everything with my vendors 30 days out, scheduled their set up time, clean up, etc. He also coordinated the reception and was above and beyond FANTASTIC. He came up to me several times throughout the night for my opinion on things, to see if I needed anything, always made sure my drink was full, etc. A couple drinks were spilled & he was cleaning them up within 2 seconds of it happening. Very responsive, kind and helpful. Cannot recommend him enough! A joy to work with and if you’re even thinking about adding him onto your package with Palafox Wharf you definitely should! 10/10.

tail hour and for guests to enjoy the waterfront sunset views. The inside was so clean and beautiful, all the wood details and romantic lighting were stunning. It truly made for the wedding of our dreams! So much of that was possible thanks to Sandy, the owner. Her speedy communication, and genuinely sweet and helpful personality, made the entire process so easy and enjoyable. We are also super grateful for Neil, their in-house planner/coordinator. He ensured every last detail was better than we could have ever imagined. We are so grateful that this venue was such an integral part of our favorite day!

for my wedding and could not stop talking about how beautiful the venue and location was. Sandy has been so helpful since day 1 with recommendations, emailing vendors, keeping in contact with me and helping me get everything set up for my wedding. Neil was on-site during my wedding and was the sweetest, most patient person. He helped everything run smoothly during my wedding day and I could not thank him enough! If the Palafox Wharf is on your list of potential venues, PICK IT!!! I promise you, you will not regret it.

ost guests stayed inside due to the heat and there was plenty of room for about 110 people. Later as the day cooled off we all enjoyed the deck. The light breeze off the water and views from there were perfect. I don’t think we could have picked a better location for our wedding.

ents to text her so that she can reply immediately. I highly recommend Palafox Wharf!

in person to go over all of the details. She truly listened and made sure every little thing happened! We love Dawn!

it requires little decor, while still offering plenty of room for a bride to personalize it to fit her style. In addition to the beautiful photo opportunities on the lawn and deck overlooking the water as the sun sets, the Blue Wahoos stadium had fireworks the night of my wedding! These fireworks are perfectly visible from the venue and many of my guests thought that we had paid to have a private fireworks show, so cool! Sandy was so accommodating and easy to work with, and she made sure I had everything I needed. At our meeting a few months before the wedding I was anxious about not having my linens rented, and she took care of connecting me with the right people in a flash. That's just one example of her expertise and wonderful suggestions she made throughout my wedding planning process. I've been to a number of event venues in Pensacola, and this one is truly my favorite. If I had to choose over again I would choose the Palafox Wharf every time. The only thing I was concerned about is whether or not I would have enough room for my guests. I did end up placing three tables on the dance floor that were moved after dinner, but I'm glad I didn't end up seating any of my guests outside. I mentioned to a few of my friends the concern about it being too small for my number (about 140) and they told me they thought it was perfect because it made people get to know each other better. We did tent the back deck just in case of rain, and that provided our guests plenty of room to mingle. It ended up being the perfect size for my wedding reception!

rom her recommendations. I would absolutely recommend the Palafox Wharf.

o many out of town guests. I would definitely recommend looking here for a smaller (about 100 people) wedding.

hip I would be sharing with the owner of the largest part of my heart. No matter what I had dreamed of, the day exceeded any and all expectations. To a very large extent, the reason the day was so wonderful is because of the efforts and information provided by the owners of this venue. Sandy, you were a God sent angel that I will allways thank God for. The venue offers an outside area that has a manicured lawn that any PGA event would be proud to call their own. The inside of the venue creates an intimacy and a nostalgic character that makes the experience more memorable. The venue was well worth the expence. The support and information provided by the owners was beyond value. Trying to verbalize the contributions by the owners is daunting. I think they helped make an almost overwhelming challenge into something pleasant and memmorable. They provided priceless memories.....

in, it was romantic, intimate, and overall wonderful. Our wedding reception was held here and it was amazing. Mrs. Sandy was so helpful and flexible. We ended up needing to change our date and she allowed us to do so with no problem. Mrs. Sandy always kept in contact and kept us informed through about updated vendors. I have already recommended this place to someone who will be having their reception their next year. Thank you Palafox and Mrs. Sandy for everything!!!