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The Island, by Hotel RL

The Island, by Hotel RL

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1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL

About This Vendor

Let Your 'Something Blue' Be Our Gulf Coast View

The Island Hotel & Resort is the Florida Gulf Coast beach destination wedding experience. Within our resort we have several unique wedding ceremony and reception venue locations to choose from. We care about meeting and exceeding all expectations, not only for the bride & groom but for the entire guests experience too! The Island venue coordinators know how to execute the wedding WOW factor. Whether your dream wedding is a modest low-key gathering or an elaborate celebration with up to 300 guests, The Island Hotel is the perfect beach wedding venue for you and your loved ones!

Amenities + Details

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Indoor

Outdoor - Covered

Outdoor - Not Covered

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Same Sex Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony

Guest Capacity

Up to 300

Settings

Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Garden, Hotel, Restaurant, Tented, Trees

Wedding Categories

Bar + Drinks, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food + Catering, Planning, Rentals + Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service

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The Island, by Hotel RL Reviews

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Reviewed On 11/01/2013 by Ashley G

Bandon was a dream in assisting us and taking what we said we wanted and making it happen. Beautiful place to stay.

Reviewed On 7/30/2013 by Dineta D

My reception was beautiful! The staff was really nice and great to work with. We were allowed to decorate our tables with our own style.

Reviewed On 7/23/2013 by Nicole S

We absolutely LOVED The Ramada. We planned our destination wedding from our computer so we knew we would have to take everything as it was once we got there. I chose this venue for our reception because it was affordable (both for the venue an...

Reviewed On 9/18/2013 by Samona B

I could say the place could be updated but for the most part they were very very helpful. The service was excellent and i honestly enjoyed my wedding and reception here.

Reviewed On 6/18/2013 by Brittney G

Everything was wonderful!!!! Brandon Lester, the catering manager, was so helpful & quick to respond to our questions. My wedding was planned 90% through email & when I got there it was exactly what I had pictured. The food was fantastic! I hig...

Reviewed On 12/09/2012 by Cindy W

Found the Ramada by looking online for a destination wedding near Destin that was affordable. Emailed the sales lady, and went down to visit. It was perfect, great menus to chose from, and even got to meet the chef and sample some of the food. ...

Reviewed On 9/25/2012 by Kelsey B

Amazing viwes/no problems with planning. Everyone was great and it was perfect!

Reviewed On 6/26/2012 by Tamika L

I opted to have a beach wedding in front of the resort with my reception in the Forum Ballroom overlooking the Gulf and Santa Rosa Sound. Unfortunately my wedding was rained out so the wedding AND reception were both held in the ballroom, and I...

Reviewed On 12/13/2011 by Amanda D

The two ladies I worked with, Amber and Jessica, were great! They both were available throughout the planning. Jessica offered great suggestions and keeping cost down and creating a wonderful experience for guests. -- The food was delicious! ...

Reviewed On 6/20/2011 by Angela S

I love the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort. Amber and her staff were amazing and very easy to work with. I couldn't have ask for a better vendor. The Ramada really live up to their motto. "You do your thing.. leave the rest to us. Great to work ...

Reviewed On 12/23/2010 by Tracie W

Very friendly

Reviewed On 10/02/2010 by Ciarra S

We loved our experience with the Ramada! The Sales Manager, Amber Campbell, was great throughout the entire planning process. She willingly and rapidly responded to all of my emails and calls, making the planning process an ease, even with us l...

Reviewed On 6/29/2010 by Amanda P

I had my wedding here in May 2010. The staff was wonderful, the food was delicious, and the location was amazing! There are so many places for great pictures in the gardens and on the private beach. The prices were also very reasonable.

Reviewed On 3/27/2009 by Crystal J

I loved how accomadating the staff was.;The lighting was not very good for pictures. Make sure you photographer has special lighting

Contact Info for The Island, by Hotel RL

1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL(850) 842-1188

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Meet the Team

Brooke Brannon Wheeler

Owner

A true local Florida girl Brooke Brannon Wheeler is the founder and owner The Bellamy of 30A, Santa Rosa Beach and The Island Weddings, within The Island Resort & Hotel Okaloosa Island. With two successful wedding and event venue locations and a third in the works, her hustle with kindness and be positive mentality is the driving force behind her career. Endowed with impressive knowledge, local vendor relations and a love for entertaining, Brooke is focused on creating a flawless experience that you and your guests will remember for a lifetime.