Sundial Beach Resort & Spa

ase throughout the whole process. We even dealt with our original date being postponed due to a hurricane and I could not have asked for a better experience or group of people to work with!! We planned everything without getting a chance to visit before the day of our rehearsal and it was absolutely stunning in every single way!!

n idyllic setting for any wedding, but it’s Tiffany, the Director of Sales and Catering, and Caitlin, the Catering Sales Coordinator, who make it truly unforgettable. From our first inquiry, their professionalism shone through. They were approachable, flexible, and remarkably responsive, answering every email and question—however minor—within hours. This made planning as stress-free as we could have hoped for. On the wedding day, they surpassed all expectations. The beach ceremony and Gulf-view ballroom reception were executed flawlessly, with thoughtful surprises like a bottle of rainwater collected that morning, adding a personal touch to our celebration. Tiffany and Caitlin’s attentive and thorough dedication and genuine warmth transformed our wedding into a once-in-a-lifetime event. We wholeheartedly recommend them and the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa for an extraordinary wedding experience.

Everyone was so helpful and knew exactly how to bring our vision to life, all while juggling their big reopening. Our welcome party on the Hibiscus Lawn was simply perfection and was such a special kick-off to our wedding weekend. On the actual day of our wedding, Tiffany made sure every detail was exactly how we wanted it, and the entire Sundial staff worked so well with our vendors. Thank you so much!!! The whole experience was seamless and fun and the most perfect wedding weekend!

aff were so friendly. Tiffany truly was the best. They had great communication leading up to the wedding and worked so well with all the vendors. The food was DELICIOUS. They truly made all our wedding dreams come true. Highly recommend Sundial. ❤️

ame to life perfectly! When we arrived at Sundial everyone was so catering and kind; we were truly treated like royalty! Our room was absolutely gorgeous, the amenities were actually useful and super fun, and the whole campus was very well-maintained. The day of our wedding went extremely smoothly with everything taken care of just how we imagined it! Tiffany and the staff turned Turtle's Beach into our dream wedding :) Our guests totally raved about the food and drinks- we're still getting compliments! 10/10 recommend. We can't wait to go back every year for our anniversary. The perfect venue for both young families and adults!

p times without needing me. Our photographer also knew the venue which was super helpful, it felt like everyone was on one team. The use of the upstairs getting ready room was perfect and I highly recommend. The food including appetizers and entrees were amazing and our families are still talking about it. Our cake which was provided via Lady Cakes contracted with Sundial was SO good and fully customized. Tony was our bartender and he went above and beyond. Any request we had was met very quickly! We had a smaller intimate wedding of 30 people with nearly half being kids ages 1-14 years and Sundial did a great job helping accommodate for that! My dream was an intimate and sophisticated, yet laid back and fun beach wedding and Sundial as a venue completely hit the mark! My husband and I could not have asked for a better day! Thank you Sundial and Tiffany!!

that create the perfect backdrop for a wedding. Tiffany and Jim were incredible to work with—professional, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making the day as smooth and magical as possible. Their attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile ensured the event was flawless. As someone who has worked at countless venues, I can confidently say that Sundial is a dream location for couples looking to tie the knot. From the picturesque setting to the outstanding team, it’s a top-notch experience all around. I highly recommend Sundial Resort for any couple searching for an unforgettable wedding venue! Ryan Burns Spectrum Entertainment Naples FL

Jim held our hands, listened to us, were extra patience with our requests, and provided awesome advice to make the wedding reception better for our daughter and her fiancé. They have a variety of affordable wedding reception packages with lots of flexible features that allowed us to customize the wedding to our liking. The high quality meals served were uniquely presented and delicious! We felt like we were eating at 5 star restaurant! Kudos to the Sundial chef and his team! Besides the fantastic service from start to finish, the ocean views from the reception rooms and outdoor terrace overlooking the pool are breathtaking.. A must see! Absolutely beautiful! We highly recommend the Sundial Beach Resort Spa for any special occasion and especially a wedding!

r moon!) with our closest family & friends - it was truly magical. We own a little condo on the island and knew/loved Sundial well before Hurriane Ian. They were among the first to rebuild after the hurricane and led the charge of island recovery, which was so inspiring. They are building back even better than before - the property looks incredible. Our wedding celebration was everything we hoped for and more. We are so grateful for the Sundial crew for hanging in there with us, even through mutliple hurricanes. Everything was absolutely perfect - the food, the venue, and the staff. We will never forget it all.

Jim in late 23 when they were still in the rebuilding stages from Ian. Jim/Tiffany throughout 24 kept us in the loop on updates and as things started to progress shared pictures and set up a tasting. They chatted with us around our priorities and really work with us to make sure all was perfect. The staff at the Sundial went above and beyond the day of to make our guests feel welcome and make sure all ran smoothly. We had around 65 guests with our ceremony on the Sundial Turtle beach, cocktail hour on the terrace and our reception in the Sundial reception area. I couldn't recommend them enough. It truly was a dream come true and a spectacular day. Thanks so much Sundial!

heir efforts always showed. They made our wedding happen 1 week after a Hurricane! I was so nervous we would have to move it to another location- but they pulled it off and made it happen! We are forever grateful. They have high standards that matched ours and made for a dreamy wedding. You don't want to pass up this Venue!! We will forever visit their resort and continue to make lifetime memories.

robably will not be fully finished for quite a few more months. While we had a beautiful day, we had to stay very on top of the venue to come through with what they had promised about things being finished all the way up until the rehearsal dinner, which is where we learned many things that were promised were not available still. Another note would be to bring bug spray!!! The sand bugs are so so bad on Sanibel after all the new sand was brought on and our guests were so eaten up with hundreds of bites days after many had to result to Benadryl regimens to feel any relief. On a more positive note the Lace Murex Lawn was gorgeous for our reception and Sheldon's food is AMAZING! The food and service was more than we ever could've asked for day of. So though there were many hiccups along the way the day was absolutely gorgeous with what we had and Jim was awesome throughout the entire process trying to accommodate us any way he could.

nd execution of the wedding. We had the pleasure of working with Francesca as our Catering Sales Manager and she was so responsive and supportive throughout the entire process. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious. The wedding reception area was beyond perfect as we were tucked between beautiful palm trees. We couldn't have been happier.

Beach Resort and Spa were both wonderful throughout this whole journey of helping us plan our perfect day! We started planning at the beginning of 2020 and our wedding date was originally for May of 2021 but we had to postpone because of Covid. Tracy was nothing but wonderful throughout the whole process and making sure everything transitioned to the following year. We met with Tracy several times throughout the process and since we live in Ohio and our wedding was in Florida she made the process very easy by email and phone since we couldn't always meet in person. She was super helpful getting me in contact with Annie the manager of the salon to setup my makeup and hair trials and also getting us in contact with the baker to do cake samples for our wedding cake. Once our wedding day got closer we got to meet Francesca who also coordinates weddings at the Sundial, since ours was postponed there was another wedding on our new date so Tracy was overseeing that one and Francesca would be over ours. Leading up to our final days Francesca was wonderful getting everything in line and coordinated for the big day. She was very organized in getting all the details aligned and I felt very confident with her taking over. When I got the final draft and all the details for the wedding there was some ironing out of the details but all the things I needed fixed or adjusted, Francesca was on top of it and got everything taken care of for me. On our actual wedding day everything ran more smoothly than I could have ever asked for or imagined. Everything from the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, into the reception was just magical and wonderful. The food from the Sundial chief was top notch from the horduvers, the salad, and of course the main entrée's were all mouth watering. Many of my guests have continued to tell me how wonderful the food and staff were that evening. Last the open bar was very worth part of the package and the bartender and staff again did nothing but an amazing job throughout the whole wedding. Also not only having the wedding at Sundail but also staying there was overall a fabulous experience. Our room was very open, comfortable, cozy, and great view of the ocean. On our wedding day Sundial spoiled us with delivering to our room champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, a tote and a card to wish us a wonderful day and I thought that was so sweet of them. The guests that did stay at the resort, I heard nothing but great reviews of their rooms as well and that they all enjoyed the amenities that the resort had to offer. Everyone enjoyed the beach, the multiple pools at the resort, and that the restaurants were very good as well. Overall I would very much recommend Sundial Beach Resort & Spa for a wedding or any other special occasion to someone. They defiantly take care of you here and they do a wonderful job! Special thanks again for everything to Tracy, Francesca, and the whole Sundial Staff, you all work so very hard and it shows!

One of the things I loved about the resort was that whether you were there looking to have a good time and party or there with your kiddos, the resort offers so many activities and entertainment regardless of the occasion! A lot of friends were able to turn our wedding weekend into a week long family vacation with their kiddos and had an incredible time! I loved how everything was close by and in walkable distance. Our guests didn't have to rent golf carts to get where they needed to be and were able to locate the spots for all of our wedding activities. Further, working with the Sundial team, especially Francesca and Tony was amazing. Francesca made sure everything went off without a hitch and the reception was setup exactly how I had imagined it would look like. She was super responsive to all of my questions and as we got closer and closer to wedding day, her attentiveness and ability to easy any and all of my concerns allowed me to be completely stress free going into wedding weekend! It felt so good not having to worry or stress about anything! Tony was our bar manger for the whole weekend and was the absolute sweetest! All of our guests loved him! Both Francesca and Tony conducted themselves with the upmost professionalism and were so easy to work with! Our weekend went so smooth that my parents are considering doing their vow renewal at Sundial because of our experience. My husband and I can't wait to go back as Sundial will always remain a very special place to us!

believable. The chef was so accommodating and his wait staff was on point from the beginning. Food was so delicious. We could go on and on about that day! Highly recommend them.

ed. The day was absolutely beautiful and ran so smoothly with the help of the Sundial team! If you are looking for a beautiful venue, I 100% recommend Francesca and her team at Sundial Beach Resort and Spa.

ve, extremely prompt with follow-ups, and just FUN to work with! Day of, Francesca continued to be amazing! Many of our guests commented on how attentive and helpful she was to them. Guests also noted that she had a charismatic energy that was fun to interact with. Future brides - you will love Francesca! The customer service model of the Sundial is exceptional! Every staff member we interacted with, went out of their way to accommodate any request that we had no matter how big or small. We’re so happy with every aspect of our wedding weekend and day!

ancesca was a huge help…she was always very responsive, helpful, positive and full of great ideas. She made it seem like coordinating weddings at the Sundial was second nature to her! Our entire wedding day, including my hair and makeup services at the spa, the ceremony on the beach, the cocktail hour and the reception went perfectly and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. My only complaint is that I didn’t want the day to end! My husband and I would highly recommend the Sundial Resort and we owe a huge thanks to everyone there who made our wedding events so special!

r. Thank God I personally hired a wedding planner - But the resort used my planner to blame all of the problems we had & has yet to take responsibility. Myself & my bridesmaids were waiting for someone to come and get us before the ceremony - but no one did. We were told we’d get a golf cart ride to the main building. But instead we were getting calls asking where we were, we had to carry our flowers, personal belongings, etc & walk through the parking lot. After that, I can say that thanks to our wedding planner, our ceremony was beautiful, the cocktail hour was nice, & we did get some amazing speeches in the few moments that we were able to enjoy all of the hard work we put into planning the decor. But even though my planner confirmed with Tracy that there would be a back up plan if it rained…and that she’d handle it - it wasn’t handled. Guess what, it rained. The resort will say that they asked myself and my husband if we wanted to move inside, which is not true. I was never approached by the resort. I was approached by my planner. I didn’t want to move inside but I also was not looking at the radar and I did not know what was coming. The resort has a safety team for a reason. It wasn’t safe nor sanitary for our friends and family to sit outside in a downpour. Rather than setting up our backup space with the resort linens, chairs, center pieces etc that I didn’t use - they stood around and did nothing. Then they moved my people to a space that didn’t fit them, with zero linens, zero silverware, and no bar. I paid for an open bar that was not open for at lease an hour, maybe an hour and a half. I had guests going to the main bar and paying for drinks! After I paid $175 per person that included an open bar. The bartender Tony was rude to my guests, complaining about the specialty drinks we selected and sent to the venue weeks in advance. As my people were moving tables and getting chairs, so that they could finally sit down for dinner, no one from the resort was serving my guests water, soda, tea - they had nothing to drink. And then because of the delay the food came out cold. Oh and my cake - my cake was just sitting on a shit table - the cake tower that I borrowed from the venue was left outside with my cake topper. My bridesmaids and family were trying to brave the rain to bring things in to try to make it right. As a result of that, my cousin cut her foot on a vase that she dropped because it was so wet outside and ended up getting 4 stitches at the ER. I paid nearly $40,000 for the entire wedding. Planned every detail down to the color of the flatware and the resort essentially ruined the entire thing due to their lack of planning and disorganization. They had zero compassion for what happened and took no responsibility. Also, i can’t forget to mention that Tracy left before the event was over. They offered me $1,000 off the bill, a free breakfast and a 2 night stay for our anniversary, but then shortly after responded to Google reviews defaming me & my husband, saying things that absolutely weren’t true. All I can say is that I married my best friend and we were surrounded by people who support and love us in the most amazing way possible. Having them, is what will carry us through the sadness we feel because we were treated so poorly by the venue.

itself. Right on the beach with chairs & umbrellas provided as well as multiple pools on property. The scenery is beautiful & guest services are great. We had the pleasure of working with Francesca as our wedding event planner. From day 1 she became our friend & was easy to work with as well as talk to. Towards the end I thought I was going to drive her crazy with my 100 questions & concerns but she was able to answer all my questions & resolve my concerns. Day of food tasting came around & the chef was just as hospitable. The food was so amazing that it made it hard what to choose from. My husband & I had a last minute thought of having our rehearsal dinner at the resort & Francesca & her team made it happen. The same day is when I brought all my DIY’s for the day of the wedding as well as favors. The big day is here & we couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather. Our ceremony was on the beach & Francesca made sure our favors were out for our guests to grab. I was able to have a sneak peek of the ballroom before all the guests came in & everything was set up just as I envisioned it. We had such a great time! We made a whole vacation out of it & stayed for 6 days. We can’t wait to come back one day & relax as a married couple & enjoy all the wonderful amenities & beautiful beach!

private Lace Murex lawn, followed by the beautiful private ballroom with a terrace overlooking the ocean. The Sundial is perfectly set up to have a destination wedding.

is outstanding. Incredible service from beginning to end. All my guests raved about the food and how much fun they had. Best decision I made for my wedding was deciding to work with Sundial. I worked with Tracy, their director of sales and catering and I truly believe without her my wedding planning process would have been 10 times more stressful. Countless emails between the two of us making sure my day would go seamless and every concern I presented her with was taken care of instantly. These people really aim to please and I will forever be grateful that I chose this location to have my wedding. So many great memories that we'll talk about the rest of our lives. Thank you Tracy and everyone at Sundial! We will definitely be back!

a few odds and ins put together for the reception. We had none. I only had a few things we needed help with. The wedding coordinator was doing another couples rehearsal 10 minutes before the start of my ceremony. That resulted in my guests having no direction on where to go or what to do to get to the ceremony (which I was told would be done). One of my guests needed a beach wheelchair I was told would be down by the ceremony ready for him. That wasn’t there either. We had to hunt someone down to get it for him. There was no golfcart or anything ready to get me, nor my husband down to the ceremony area which we were told would be done. When it came time for the reception the wedding coordinator was very disrespectful when talking to my grandmother about how the name tags were supposed to be coordinated with what food our guests requested. Which, again, we were not told ahead of time. Regardless I should’ve been the one she talked to. When my husband and the wedding coordinator went in to find a spot for one of my guests she proceeded to say to my husband “you know everyone always talks about how pretty the bride is but you are one of the most handsome grooms we’ve had.”. The food was not executed the way we were told it was going to be. Not to mention my food was cold when I got it. We had also set up the open bar to go until 10:30. The bar staff was going to close it at 9. The bar staff tried to get ahold of her several times about this and there was no response. The wedding coordinator left at about 7. Overall, the planning with her was great. The execution on the day of was not there at all. I didn’t have many requests by any means but the few I had were not done. It was extremely frustrating, stressful, and disappointing. I would absolutely not recommend having your wedding here. The staff was a mess with the exception of a few. Gorgeous venue I just wish the execution was done.

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made sure everything was perfect for our big day. Francesca was our coordinator towards the end and she listened to our needs and concerns, communicated with us often, and she was easy to get ahold of throughout our big day. The resort was beautiful, our guests loved the accommodations, and we loved that once we were there, we didn't have to leave. We were able to have our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all in one location, making travel much easier for our guests. Our guests are still raving about much fun they had and how beautiful everything was!

verlooked the ocean. We had our reception on the terrace and it was picture perfect. Between the stringy lights and looking out and having the biggest view of the ocean it was surreal. Our bartender was on it and made sure everyone was taken care of throughout the night. The food was delicious everyone really enjoyed it! Tracy and Chandler were the absolute best! Having a destination wedding can be stressful because you really just have the trust the process an hope it all comes together. They made sure my wedding day was perfect and everything I had imagined. I can't thank them enough for making my day so special. My husband and I would highly recommend the Sundial to future brides and grooms!

first time after seeing it on the internet in May. We automatically knew that it was the place of our dreams! The property is gorgeous.... it was like paradise! The landscaping is beautiful, and the beach is private and there aren't a lot of random people walking around, so we knew it would be perfect for our wedding ceremony! In the months leading up to our big day, Francesca kept in constant contact with me and calmed all my nerves. During our stay, all The Sundial staff was personable, responsive, and professional. We and our guests were so happy with the rooms! They were clean, and pretty. We really loved the full kitchens! The amenities were fantastic! We went kayaking, paddle boarding, played pickle ball, rode bikes, played ping pong and BINGO. We frequented the Tiki Bar for delicious food and Pina Coladas and their special drink "Put the Lime in the Coconut"!!! My bridal party and I went to the Kay Casperson Spa for hair and makeup and Ashley (makeup) and Julia (hair) were phenomenal! They made all of us look like models!!! The set up on the beach for the ceremony was beautiful, and the entire catering team was so accommodating and flexible with every little request we made during the reception. We are already trying to plan our next trip to The Sundial. We just loved it so much, and I think you would too!!!!

cial attention we received, we couldn't have asked for more. The ladies at the Kay Casperson Spa took great care in preparing me, my mother, my daughter and two granddaughters for our special day. Tracy was absolutely amazing. She assisted with planning, answered our many questions, and ensured our packages arrived safely and were kept secure. Our chef created a delicious menu for our reception that received many compliments from our guests. Tony was an outstanding banquet manager & bartender, and never let our cups run dry. They were all such a pleasure to work with. Throughout our stay, the entire resort staff couldn't have been more accommodating. We highly recommend the Sundial Beach Resort & Spa for any of your special events and are looking forward to a repeat visit for our one year anniversary. Thank you all so much for a wonderful experience! Dewey & Julie

llroom 1 and 2! What we loved about our choice for the ballrooms is that there’s a terrace right outside through the doors from the ballroom! Our wedding coordinator Francesca was amazing to work with! She always responded to emails right away as if we were texting! Francesca would also always be more than willing to send us photos and information to answer all questions! It was a pleasure working with her through our entire wedding planning process! Both Francesca and Chandler were there for my husband and I every step of the way when we arrived to the Sundial for our wedding weekend! Francesca and Chandler are such amazing people to work with! A huge thank you to the two of them and all the staff that was at our wedding!

Tracy for making sure all of our plans came to life. Thank you for an unforgettable wedding weekend! We will be back!

l than we could have imagined. Francesca worked closely with us from states away and with our other vendors to make sure our night ran seamlessly. The walk to the beach and the beach itself were visible to the public, but it was honestly so fun and made us feel special to have so many people rooting for us. From the appetizers to the entree the food was delicious, beyond what you would expect for a wedding dinner, and the service was excellent. If you’re looking for a venue in Sanibel look no further!

or a very relaxing experience

mmodated us perfectly. We were able to spend the entire week by the pool, on the beach and enjoying al the amenities. When it came to the wedding festivities, the team at sundial was professional, reliable and easy to work with. If I had any issue or needed anything extra it was resolved promptly. There are many options for ceremony spots, dinner spots and reception areas depending on how large the wedding is. It was beautiful & I would do it all over again! Thank you Sundial!

ct experience. She was really patient and helpful in planning everything in only 4 weeks! She helped me through every decision without ever making me feel rushed. I was worried with such a small group, the resort might not be focused on the wedding, especially when I first got there and saw the resort was pretty full for the weekend. Lavender met me when I arrived and walked me through everything. On the day of the wedding, Lavender made us feel that we were the only people at the resort. She was there the whole time to make sure everything went smoothly and everyone was having a great time.

One of our favorite aspects about the resort was that we were able to hold all of our events outdoors, including our reception and open dancing portion where our guests loved dancing barefoot in the sand under the palm trees and stars. We also found that the resort was great for bringing people together, as all of the events happened onsite and it was easy to meet up at the tiki bar or the main pool to socialize. Lastly, there were a great deal of activities that the resort offers, so we never felt like we had to entertain everyone that traveled and stayed multiple nights for our wedding. If the review above convinced you to inquire about having your wedding at the Sundial, know that you will be in great hands with Lavender Yi (Catering Sales Manager). Lavender was everything we could ask for in a planner/coordinator and more. She was knowledgeable, trustworthy, and responsive, all things that were especially important when planning a destination wedding. Shout out to Lavender - you're the best! The Sundial will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and there is no doubt in our mind we will be returning to vacation with family and friends in the future.

sive and had our best interests in mind. The food and facilities were great. We highly recommend having an event at Sundial resort and working with Lavender!

cess. The resort is beautiful, and rooms are very nice and have a diverse selection for different numbers of guests attending your wedding. We had our wedding in the West Lawn and it was beautiful. The lawn has a great view of the water but added privacy from the beach. The reception in the Lace Murex Lawn was also wonderful. Based on our wedding size, we had ample room to eat, dance and socialize in the lawn. Tracey Snyder, the Catering Sales Manager, was very professional, kindhearted and helped us make our wedding day very special and unforgettable. She was very easy to work with and always responded to our inquiries leading up to our wedding. We enjoyed working with her and know you will be in very good hands with Tracey as the main coordinator for your wedding. The banquet team (Tony from Philadelphia and Stacy) were excellent at our reception. They did a great job orchestrating the meals and refreshments throughout the evening. Honestly, they went above and beyond, exceeding our requests. For example, we had a small box under the table for our campaign flutes that we forgot when the reception ended. They made sure to hold onto it in a safe area, contacted us and asked if we needed it back before disposing of it (which was wonderful because we needed it to keep the flutes safe during our flight back home). This is just one simple example of how diligent they were at making the entire process flawless. The staff was also very courteous. Brendon and Tony at the breakfast buffet were very receptive to all our needs. We had a 20-person buffet breakfast and they were on top of everything. We felt like they did excellent work and were very friendly. The staff at the front desk was also very helpful and welcoming. There are certainly many options for wedding venues at Sanibel, Florida. We honestly believe Sundial did a fantastic job and recommend them with no reservations. Further, we believe they will do great work and make your wedding day and overall stay very special.

she was absolutely amazing. She made our wedding planning process a breeze, and was available every step of the way to answer any questions or concerns we had (even when we had to postpone our wedding due to COVID-19). On our wedding day she was right there for every moment, and when it came time for rain call and we unfortunately we're expecting to get rained out, Lavender knew our dream was for an outdoor beach wedding, and she made it happen! She was so flexible with moving our event time to avoid the rain, and provided umbrellas for our ceremony and for our reception area. Sundial provided a beautiful beach wedding ceremony setup, as well as reception area on the Lace Murex lawn - everything was stunning! Every employee was so kind and helpful, and our time we spent at the resort before and after the wedding were also nothing short of amazing. We would highly recommend this resort for a wedding, because our wedding was so much more than we ever could have imagined, absolutely PERFECT! We wish we could relive it over and over.

ess, through to the day of, she was extremely professional, responsive, and helpful. We had a few last minute changes to our wedding day and Tracy went above and beyond to make sure that everything ran smoothly and that it was the perfect day for us. Her attention to detail, positive personality, and true passion for wedding planning did not go unnoticed. The event and wait staff were wonderful as well- attentive to everything that was going on during our wedding day and providing impeccable service. Everything about the event far exceeded our expectations. Each one of our wedding guests complimented us on how beautiful our wedding day was and how much they enjoyed their stay at Sundial. My husband and I will certainly be returning to Sundial for future vacations, as will many of our friends and family. I highly recommend this venue and thank Sundial for making our wedding day so memorable!

estions throughout the months of planning our wedding. We had a beautiful, dream wedding at Sundial and it was the best weekend ever! Highly recommend having your wedding here!