Beachfront Weddings on Hilton Head Island
151 to 200 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Hannah Bozard
DIRECTOR OF CATERING
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Located along the Atlantic coast, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is a picture-perfect setting for the start of your new journey. With many unique venues to choose from, the possibilities are endless. The Grand Ocean Terrace hosts up to 180 guests in a stunning venue directly on the pristine beaches of Hilton Head Island, while the magnificent Grand Ballroom hosts elegant affairs for up to 600 guests. Other venues include spaces ideal for more intimate affairs. Whether you envision sharing your vows with your toes in the sand in a romantic beachfront ceremony, or taking advantage of the spectacular panoramic views on our Oceanfront Deck, we can make your wedding day dreams a reality.
Let The Heavenly Spa by Westin rejuvenate your senses and prepare you for your special day, while our award-winning catering team helps make your complete the vision for your perfect day. Treat your loved ones to luxurious oceanfront accommodations they will never forget, at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa!
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Hotel
Restaurant
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
Planning
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Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Hannah Bozard
Director of Catering
Hannah has spent the last 10 years in the hospitality and event industry. After graduating with a degree in Hospitality & Event Management, she started her career in corporate meetings and events and shortly found her calling in weddings. She has spent the last several years focused on the beginning stages of wedding planning and helping couples secure their dream wedding destination at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa.
Her favorite part about weddings is the uniqueness of each wedding and seeing what new and creative things couples incorporate into their wedding celebrations!
Reviews
4.9
out of 5.078 reviews
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The Westin Hilton Head Resort is highly praised by reviewers for its stunning oceanfront locations and exceptional service. The venue offers a variety of beautiful spaces for different wedding events, including the Grand Ocean Terrace and the Oceanfront deck. Reviewers emphasize the delicious food, accommodating staff, and seamless planning process that made their wedding weekends memorable and enjoyable. Guests appreciated the exquisite scenery and luxurious amenities, making The Westin a top choice for destination weddings in Hilton Head.Review photos
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Madison M
5.0
11/08/2024
Absolutely perfect venue!! Our guests loved the resort and made an entire weekend out of the wedding. Food was incredible (people are still talking about the shrimp and grits and the mini chicken & waffle). Staff was amazing and made us and our guests feel so special.
Vendor response 11/08/2024
Thank you so much, Madison! We're thrilled to hear that you and your guests had an unforge...
ttable experience with us. We hope to welcome you all back again in the future!
Todd M
5.0
9/08/2024
The Westin in Hilton Head is a fabulous venue. Sonja and Raquel were great to deal with and are very accommodating. The Grand Ocean Terrace is spectacular. We had a Friday night wedding welcome party and a Sunday brunch and both events, with ocean views, were beautiful. Highly recommended.
Vendor response 11/08/2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're so happy to have been a part of you...
r special day and thrilled that everything was just right for you and your guests. Congratulations, and we hope to celebrate with you again in the future!
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Felicia C
5.0
9/03/2024
We had our wedding at the Westin on Labor Day Weekend and we couldn’t have asked for a better venue! We had events throughout the weekend including welcome dinner at the Koi Pond, ceremony and cocktail hour on the Ocean Front Deck, reception at the Grand Ocean Terrance and the next day rented the Cabana Deck for a pool day for our guests. The whole weekend was excellent! We had great service, unbelievable food and such a gorgeous location! Our guests loved their experience and as the bride and groom we thought the whole weekend was seamless! Would definitely recommend The Westin for a destination wedding weekend!
Vendor response 11/08/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that your wedding weekend w...
ith us was everything you hoped for. We're so happy to hear that our venue, food, and service helped make it memorable for you and your guests. Wishing you all the best, and we hope to welcome you back for future celebrations!
Erin C
5.0
7/10/2024
The Westin is the perfect wedding venue on Hilton Head. We loved having cocktail hour on the Oceanfront deck and the reception in the Grand Ocean Terrace - our guests keep talking about how memorable the venue was. We were also very happy with the food - the chefs worked with us on our menu as we wanted to incorporate some Jamaican dishes for our families and it turned out delicious. The team (especially our event planner Marianna) at the Westin was wonderful and responsive and wanted to ensure that we had the most perfect day. We had a great experience at the Westin and highly recommend the venue for your wedding!
Therese V
5.0
4/06/2024
Everyone we worked with at the Westin contributed to a wonderful experience for my family! Memories that will last a lifetime! The food, beverages and service was amazing!
Melissa J
5.0
11/09/2023
I could not recommend the Westin more! The Grand Ocean Terrace is incredible and the food and service were amazing as well. Our only regret is not eating more!
Caitlin M
5.0
7/27/2023
I highly recommend The Westin for your HHI wedding. From the venue tour, to the food tasting, to planning, to the end of the night, everything was great. It is a beautiful venue. Heather was fantastic and always willing to help with our questions. Everyone loved the food. One friend even said it was the best wedding food they have ever had. It was an incredible night and we wish we could relive it all over!
Kirsten S
5.0
6/22/2023
I saw the Westin's Grand Ocean terrace online when researching wedding reception venues in HHI, and I immediately fell in love! It was my dream wedding location and the most beautiful venue I'd seen.
We had our rehearsal dinner and welcome party in the Mitchelville Gazebo room which has an outdoor deck with views of the resort for guests that wanted to get some fresh air. The cocktail hour was on the Oceanfront deck which is surrounded by tall palm trees and a direct view of the ocean, and our reception was in the Grand Ocean Terrace which has huge, floor-to-ceiling windows facing the Ocean that can be opened to allow the ocean breeze inside.
The Westin was so accommodating and very responsive. The staff members were so patient with our many questions and numerous emails back and forth. They were willing to customize anything for us, from the drink menu to the main dishes served.
And not only was the venue PERFECT, but the FOOD was just as amazing! I had so many guests raving about the food--from the appetizers, to the main dish, to the dessert and even to the late night chicken fingers and tots! Everything was perfect! I wish I could do it all over again!
Nicole S
4.0
6/19/2023
The actual venue is amazing, and our wedding, June 4, 2023, was absolutely perfect. However, working with the Westin leading up to the big day wasn't always the easiest -- they didn't even set aside a time for us to do our rehearsal the day before, which we assumed came with reserving the venue for a wedding, especially given the price of doing so. Additionally, the check-in process was a nightmare for some of our guests as their rooms weren't ready for hours after they were supposed to be (check-in at 3pm but rooms weren't ready until after 6pm). Also, some of my relatives were double-charged on their cards for the rooms and had a really difficult/confusing time trying to figure it out at the front desk, ultimately resolving to just call AMEX and have them figure it out for them. Our wedding planner from Sincerely Yours Events, Haley Allen, saved us mulitple times working with the Westin - she was absolutely wonderful. Overall, this is a great place for a picture-perfect beach-front wedding but be prepared to deal with some frustrating service along the way.
Meredith M
5.0
6/09/2023
I had my wedding June 3rd of this year. It was a destination wedding for us and it was the best most beautiful wedding i could have ever dreamed of. The Westin paired with Beth Baldwin Weddings is 100% the way to go. I loved every minute and Heather was THE BEST.
Vendor response 06/23/2023
Hi Meredith, thanks so much for the wonderful review. We are delighted that you had the we...
ddings of your dream! Wishing you all the best in the future. -The Westin Team
Alicia G
5.0
10/05/2022
My daughter had her wedding at the Westin Hilton Head Resort and we couldn't have been more thrilled! The staff were very helpful and accommodating to whatever we needed. Thank you Heather and Hannah you were both great and helped make the day beautiful.
Vendor response 01/25/2023
Hi Alicia, we would like to thank you and your family for letting us be a part of your spe...
cial day. We wish you both the nothing but happiness in the near future.
Cindy L
5.0
9/09/2022
It's hard to put into words how perfect this venue was for my daughter's wedding weekend. From the first point of contact, our experience was exceptional. We were looking for an upscale venue that would accommodate a 3 day wedding weekend without leaving the property, and we hit the jackpot. The Westin/Marriott property was the most beautiful one we'd previewed and they had us at Hello. The grounds were flawless and landscaped beautifully.
We were very impressed with the length of time their staff had been employed. It was evident by the service given. Heather and Hanna were very personable, communicative, flexible and true to their word with delivering. They referred excellent vendors to work with which made for the perfect team.
We busted our budget a bit, however it was worth every penny and all guests commented on the excellent wedding food menu.
They offered multiple spaces included shaded seating areas, outdoor ping pong and cornhole, sand volleyball, covered cabanas with tvs and fridge, and a beautiful spa that accommodated our entire wedding party.
Would 100% recommend!
Vendor response 01/25/2023
Hi Cindy, we would like to thank you and your family for letting us be a part of your spec...
ial day. We wish you both the nothing but happiness in the near future.
Erika L
5.0
6/18/2022
Hilton Head was a destination wedding for us. The moment the doors opened to the Grand Ocean Terrace, I knew it was the venue for us. The venue is gorgeous, the ocean front deck was gorgeous (even in 90 degree heat) and The Westin was more than accommodating to our every need.
We cannot thank every person involved enough as the day was truly perfect for us! Our guests have been complimenting how gorgeous it was and how every detail was covered. It’s a 10/5 stars for us!
Vendor response 01/25/2023
Hi Erika, we would like to thank you and your family for letting us be a part of your spec...
ial day. We wish you both the nothing but happiness in the near future.
Hannah O
5.0
5/17/2022
My husband, parents, and I toured all of the most popular wedding venues on Hilton Head Island and we all agreed that the Westin was the nicest and most beautiful venue out of all of them! The Grand Ocean Terrace is absolutely stunning and is certainly one of the most unique wedding venues our guests have ever been to! Our wedding day was truly perfect and everything from the service to the food was top notch. I can't thank Heather Fishburn and everybody else we encountered at the Westin enough! Heather was so great to work with and we're so grateful for all of the time and effort she put into making this the best weekend of my and my husband's life! Heather's 20+ years of experience in the wedding industry really showed and she and the whole Westin team are true professionals! If you're getting married in Hilton Head, choose the Westin!
Vendor response 01/25/2023
Hi Hannah, we would like to thank you and your family for letting us be a part of your spe...
cial day. We wish you both the nothing but happiness in the near future.
Becca T
5.0
5/16/2022
The Westin Hilton Head was my dream venue, and our wedding was even more beautiful than I could have imagined! We had our destination wedding there on April 8, 2022. Everything I had planned with our Event Manager, Desirae Dean, came to life and was spectacular! All of our guests raved about the food saying it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding! The location is amazing, and the Grand Ocean Terrace room could not be any more breath taking! The whole team at the Westin were so kind and made us feel so special. I highly recommend, and we can't wait to come back to visit!
Vendor response 01/25/2023
Hi Becca, we would like to thank you and your family for letting us be a part of your spec...
ial day. We wish you both the nothing but happiness in the near future.
Amy S
5.0
11/11/2021
After a LONG road of planning, navigating a global pandemic, and rescheduling our wedding TWICE....it ended being everything we could of dreamed of. The staff (Desirae, Kristen, and Hannah) was incredible and so patient with us as we worked through the details and having to re-arrange things multiple times. Aside from the staff being so accommodating and great to work with, this venue hardly needs ANY décor as it's beautiful all on its own, the food is incredible, and the rooms are GORGEOUS. This was not the cheapest venue that we looked at but it surely was worth every single penny. I HIGHLY recommend getting married here!
Vendor response 12/16/2021
Hi Amy, We would like to thank you and the Stearns Tortorello family for letting us be a p...
art of your special day. We wish you both the nothing but happiness in the near future.
Karen Y
5.0
10/10/2021
We highly recommend the Westin for a wedding ceremony. My wife and I had a spectacular day that the team at the Westin helped make possible. We loved the Grand Ocean Terrace room which was stunning, the hotel and rooms that our guests held were wonderful, the views, pool, and beach were spectacular, the staff was very accommodating, the food and beverage was very tasty and presented excellently. Heather Fishburne was a phenomenal person to work with throughout the process and helped us understand what was possible and what would work better within the property and made our day truly wonderful. Thank you to the Westin, Heather, and staff for making our dream come true.
Vendor response 12/16/2021
Hi Karen, thank you so much for the review. It was a pleasure to host your wedding and we ...
wish you the best in the future.
Lauren B
5.0
8/19/2021
My husband and I got married at the Westin in June 2021, although our original date was in June 2020. The Westin was very flexible with moving the date due to covid-19 and made our day extremely special. The venue was BREATHTAKING and all of our guests commented on what a wonderful room the Grand Ocean Terrace was. We originally planned for cocktail hour to be outside on the deck, but moved it inside due to the threat of rain, which our guests said was even better since the entire event was in air conditioning while looking out over the water. The other common compliment we received was how delicious the food was. We LOVED the filet and snapper entre choices as much as our guests did. The food truly was phenomenal. Overall, the day was fabulous and a breeze thanks to our coordinator Kristin for taking care of all details ahead of time. My only complaint would be the gift bag situation - the Westin delivers the bags you supply to each guest at night and not all our guests received the bags. I would recommend changing the policy to handing out gift bags upon arrival at the front desk. But such a minor hiccup in what was a fabulous weekend and wedding. We would absolutely recommend having your wedding or any event here!
Vendor response 08/24/2021
Hi Lauren, thank you so much for the great review! It was a pleasure to be apart of your s...
pecial day. Wishing you both all the best in the future.
-The Westin Team
Kayleigh F
5.0
7/04/2021
My husband and I got married at The Westin HHI on June 19th, 2021, and we are SO happy that we chose to get married here! We were initially supposed to get married last June during the pandemic, but we had to postpone our wedding a year. The Westin was amazing throughout that unprecedented experience; the team was extremely accommodating during all the changes that resulted from planning a wedding during a pandemic. We worked closely with Kristen Kilbane for almost two years in planning and postponing our wedding, and she was incredible from start to finish. I know how difficult it was for the team and the hotel as a whole after completely shutting down during lockdown, then re-opening but at 50% staff capacity, and then having to manage all of the cancelations and postponements of major events. It was an incredibly difficult time, but through it all, Kristen was extremely responsive, professional, and went above and beyond our expectations.
We looked at many different venues on Hilton Head Island and other islands in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina because we knew we wanted a destination wedding down South (we are Ohioans)! The Westin was at the top of our budget, but we were confident that the team and the venue would deliver on that value, and then some. No other venue came close to the wow-factor of the Oceanfront Terrace.
Because we aren't local, we planned everything via email and phone. We had never been to The Westin before choosing it as our wedding venue which was worrisome because I thought it would be more difficult to plan. Because the team was so professional, responsive, and offered great recommendations, the process was easy and we knew we were in great hands from the beginning.
What's also unique about the Westin is that they have so many different event spaces! We were able to host all of the wedding events at The Westin in different locations which made it extremely easy for all of our guests, and us! The service during the wedding weekend events was impeccable and our guests commented on how great the food was at all of our various wedding events. Everything was perfectly coordinated and no detail was forgotten.
I was truly amazed at how seamless and perfect our wedding day was. If you want a stress-free wedding day at the most beautiful oceanfront venue, choose The Westin HHI!
HUGE thank you to Kristen, Hannah, and the whole Westin events team for making our special day perfect. It was even better than what I dreamed it would be!
Vendor response 07/13/2021
Kayleigh, thank you so much for the Stellar review! You both were a pleasure to work with....
We are so happy that we were able to be apart of your special day and we wish you and your husband the very best for the future.
Rikki C
5.0
6/17/2021
Kristen Kilbane, Hannah Bozard, and the whole Westin crew made our wedding weekend the best experience of our lives! They are so easy to work with, especially since we live out of state, and responded promptly to all of our questions whether it was via email or simply giving them a call. From the food to the execution of all the events, we couldn't have asked for better service! Thank you all for making the Carros wedding weekend such a special and memorable experience for us!
Vendor response 07/13/2021
Rikki- Thank you for the great review, We are thrilled that we were able to be apart of yo...
ur special day! Wishing you both all the best!
Emily S
5.0
6/04/2021
We had a smaller wedding, the reception was held the Mitchellville Gazebo abs the reception was in a portion of the ballroom. Our event coordinator Kristen was amazing! She was so easy to work with, on top of all the details, and was always available whenever I needed to chat. And in general the resort itself is lovely, the staff at the pool bar was amazing to me and my family throughout the week.
Vendor response 07/13/2021
Emily- Thank you so much for the kind words. We were thrilled to be apart of your special ...
day. Wishing you all the best in the future!
Cristina S
5.0
6/01/2021
The Westin is such a gorgeous resort, and it was no different for our wedding day! The Grand Ocean Terrace was everything I was looking for in a wedding venue. The room is so gorgeous even without all of the decorations and flowers, but those really put it over the top! And Kristen was so amazing to work with, especially throughout all the COVID craziness! She was patient with my thousands of questions and always answered promptly. She was very organized, and I had no stress about venue setup and the food on the day of my wedding because I knew that Kristen would take care of everything and make sure it was exactly how I wanted! The deck was gorgeous for cocktail hour, and they cleared an entire area of the beach for our ceremony setup, so even though it was a public beach it still felt private and secluded form everyone else on the beach. And as a bonus both nights we stayed at the resort (the night before with my bridesmaids and our wedding night with my husband) there was complimentary fruit and nuts, chocolate covered strawberries and champagne waiting in our room for us. They really went above and beyond anything I could have dream of, and I truly couldn't have been happier with our venue or wedding coordinator!
Vendor response 06/02/2021
Hi Cristina, thanks so much for the wonderful review. We are delighted that you had the we...
ddings of your dream! Wishing you all the best in the future. -The Westin Team
Allison C
5.0
5/23/2021
Kristen was wonderful to work with, especially during COVID and having to postpone and replan our destination wedding. Kristen’s responsiveness and commitment to making our wedding weekend at the Westin be everything we envisioned did not go unnoticed. Being that it was a destination wedding and we were not able to have many in-person meetings, we had many questions along the way. At every turn Kristen was there to take a call, respond to our emails and assure us that every detail we were wondering about would be addressed. Kristen executed perfectly on our dream wedding vision.
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Kelsi F
5.0
4/10/2021
When Covid cancelled our original plans up north, we decided to change our plans and head south. I was initially in contact with Hannah Bozard and she was prompt and professional in responding to emails. We booked the Westin site unseen and she made everything so easy when initially figuring out the details. After we signed our contract we were set up with a coordinator, Kristen Kilbane. Planning a wedding 11.5 hours away is no easy feat and Kristen made sure everything was running smoothly from afar. It is always a good sign when you speak to other vendors who have worked with Kristen and they tell you "you're in good hands". Since we were so far away, Kristen allowed us to do our menu tasting on a Friday, since we were unable to attend the usual menu tasting days work out with our schedules. Kirsten was prompt when responding to emails and open to any last minute changes we had. She worked well with our wedding planner and everything on the rehearsal dinner night and wedding ran so smooth, I didn't have a care in the world.
Now onto the venue, you will never see a venue so beautiful. When we finally saw it in person, I had goosebumps and honestly almost cried. From the amazing ocean views to the beautiful interior, it does not disappoint.
The shining star of the Westin was their food, oh my gosh their food. We had a one on one menu tasting with the chef and he was PHENOMENAL as a person and as a chef. Our guests have not stopped raving about the food and we were told by multiple guests it was hands down the best wedding food they've ever had. The service of the waiters and waitresses should not be forgotten. They were all so kind offering congratulations, telling me how beautiful my dress was, and even offering me advice on the rehearsal dinner night. One waitress in particular was at our menu tasting, rehearsal dinner, and wedding. Her name was Yvonne, she was absolutely amazing!
The only complaint I have is not to do with the wedding staff, but the actual hotel customer service. We had multiple guests who couldn't find the oceanfront deck. They went up to the guest information services desk to ask for directions and were met with rude responses and "I don't know". They did not offer any help whatsoever even though their title was literally guest services. This was not the only instance met with rude responses unfortunately, multiple guests commented on other instances. Also, when my husband showed up to the ceremony and couldn't find parking, he asked if they could valet his truck. He was met with a sorry we can't. It wasn't until he told them he was the groom and was getting married at their hotel that they offered a solution. Other than that, I would highly highly recommended the Westin for anyone's wedding. We cannot wait to return to HHI for our anniversary every year.
Danielle G
5.0
1/21/2021
When the Groom and I were touring venues, we walked into the Grand Ocean Terrace at the Westin HHI and were completely blown away! The room is beautiful, spacious, and has amazing views of the ocean – it is one of a kind. Once we decided that it was the place we wanted to have our reception, we worked with Kristen Kilbane and Hannah Bozard to finalize our initial contract and details. Two months later… COVID-19 happened. Throughout the entire summer and fall of 2020, Kristen and the rest of the Westin team were amazing, continuing to stay in contact with us, and finally making several COVID-related adjustments in the six months leading up the to wedding. They allowed us to remove the brunch we had initially scheduled as part of our initial contract, to reduce the number of gathering events we were hosting. As the last four weeks arrived, it was clear that with reduced guests due to COVID-19, we were going to be well below our contracted food and beverage minimum. Again, the Westin team worked with us to adjust the minimum to fit our numbers. We had already signed a contract, so the Westin definitely didn’t have to work with us – but they are amazing and care about their couples, and made the whole process easy and stress free! I was never nervous working with Kristen. Kristen also was in constant contact with me the final week before the wedding as we made other final tweaks to numbers and food, she is amazing! She was always on top of everything! She made sure the day ran completely smoothly on the Westin’s end.
The Chef also deserves a note – the food here is amazing! Definitely not your standard chicken or beef meal that you usually get at weddings. Everything tasted so good, we had a hard time deciding at our tasting what our final meal choices would be! All of the guests commented how good the food was; the Groom and I made time to sit down and enjoy our meals too! The Chef was also incredibly accommodating to vegans and other food allergies, those guests still raved about their meals!
The Westin also made sure to make all possible and necessary precautions in regards to COVID-19; we and our guests never felt unsafe or uncomfortable! All of our guests commented on how beautiful and nice the resort is. Overall, the Westin went above and beyond all of my expectations, upgrading our rooms, leaving sweet notes and treats for the Groom and I in our room, and just generally making us feel so incredibly special on this weekend. I can’t recommend the Westin HHI for weddings enough!!!
Vendor response 06/07/2021
Danielle, we are honored by your kind words and recommendation! It was a pleasure to host ...
your special day. We are thrilled to hear how much you and your loved ones enjoyed the experience. That's all we could ask for! Best wishes,
- The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Stacia E
5.0
12/28/2020
My husband and I had our original April wedding in the FL Keys canceled due to COVID, and due to various circumstances, could not re-plan it with the same venue. Therefore I was scrambling to find another venue to start planning a new wedding from scratch when I came across beautiful photos of the Grand Ocean Terrace at the Westin. It was absolutely breath-taking, and I knew I had to see it in person. After seeing this gorgeous venue and talking with the helpful Westin staff, we booked for December 2020, and we are SO grateful that we did! We worked with Heather, and she was fantastic! She was super responsive and flexible with all of our needs. They handled our wedding flawlessly, even in the midst of COVID, which is not easy to do! Heather and her team worked hard to make our wedding absolutely gorgeous and smooth from start to finish, and they succeeded! They are 100% professionals at what they do, and they made the process so much less stressful than it could've been. I could not recommend them more strongly. Our guests raved about the food, the gorgeous room, and the venue in general! They even went so far as to leave us champagne and snacks in our room as well! Huge shoutout to Heather and her staff, thank you SO much for all your hard work!
Vendor response 06/07/2021
Stacia, thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are delighted to hear how much you ...
enjoyed the Grand Ocean Terrace and catering. It was a pleasure to host your special day! Best wishes,
-The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Melissa F
5.0
12/21/2020
We had the perfect wedding day at the Westin! Although in the midst of covid, the staff at the Westin was more than willing to work with us on rescheduling and rearranging plans. Through it all, the staff was extremely kind, understanding and very very helpful. We highly recommend anyone looking for the perfect venue to consider the Westin Hilton Head!
Vendor response 06/07/2021
Melissa, we appreciate all of your kind words! It was such a pleasure to host your special...
day. We are so thrilled to hear how it all came together perfectly. We wish you the very best!
-The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Lindsey J
5.0
12/15/2020
We absolutely loved our wedding at the Westin! Even throughout Covid, in the end everything worked out. We didn't get to use the room we wanted for the reception due to the companies COVID policy and our guest number, but they did their best to still make our wedding a dream. Kristen and Hannah are wonderful to work with throughout each step of the wedding planning process. The views are gorgeous, and the food is incredible. They made sure all of my crazy food allergies were handled, and made sure that everyone was able to eat regardless of any allergy restrictions. We highly recommend the Westin for an amazing wedding experience!
Vendor response 06/07/2021
Thank you for such a wonderful review, Lindsey! It was an honor to be a part of your speci...
al day, especially during such unprecedented times. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
- The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Becky L
5.0
12/02/2020
The entire Westin staff made our daughter's wedding reception a magical event! The food quality and presentation were exceptional. The beauty of the venue was stunning. Our guests loved the setting, the rooms, the reception space. Everything was perfect!
We used:
Kato Floral Designs- Amazing!
Emily & Kate at Sincerely Yours Events were outstanding!
Ranco for chair rental- ease of service!
Publix Cake- beautiful and delicious
Bunn DJ, Raleigh- Awesome! No one left the dance floor the whole night!
Vendor response 06/07/2021
Becky, thanks so much for the kind words! We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed th...
e venue and catering. It was a pleasure to be a part of your daughter's special day!
-The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Kristin S
5.0
11/05/2020
We had our wedding at the Westin in HHI in Oct 2020. This was the best decision we could have made. If you're looking for top notch quality and service, you will get it at the Westin. My husband and I really wanted a "beachy" themed wedding without needing to actually have the ceremony on the sand. The Ocean Front Deck at the Westin is unlike any venue we toured, and we looked at many venues on the NC/SC coast. The Westin keeps the deck in immaculate shape and with the palm trees surrounding it and it being positioned right along the ocean, it's picture perfect for a coastal wedding. The reception space offered in the Grand Ocean Terrace is the coolest venue space we toured, it's absolutely beautiful and so incredibly spacious (which is awesome if you're thinking about covid still being a factor). The coolest part of the GOT is that the back wall is completely lined with window doors along the ocean that can be opened if the weather is nice. We were able to have the doors open for our wedding, had incredible weather, and had an indoor/outdoor feel with a stunning backdrop of the beach. We had SO MANY compliments from our guests on how beautiful the venue was. Not to mention the resort itself is beautiful and a great place to offer your guests to stay for a "destination wedding" weekend. Many of our guests chose to come early and we had a full beach day before festivities started on Friday, which was really neat. The resort is so large that they have so many venue spaces you can use for other events if you'd like a full weekend of wedding events. This also makes it nice for the fact that they have many rain back-up options. We were able to host our rehearsal dinner in a beautiful room at the hotel (Mitchelville) that has a big outdoor balcony, a Welcome party outside by the Koi pond with string light along the palm trees, and a farewell brunch. It was so neat to be able to offer your guests multiple events throughout the weekend (where they didn't even have to leave the resort) and also allowed us more time to spend with our guests. Lastly, I want to speak to the staff at the Westin. We worked with Kristen as our wedding coordinator through the Westin and she was fantastic and probably worked harder than any vendor we had to make our wedding weekend perfect; I felt like we were in contact every week for a year and she was extremely responsive and made sure she did everything she could to meet our requests and always tried to be flexible. The servers/bartenders/chef at the Westin also provide great and extremely professional service, not to the mention the food is INCREDIBLE! Lastly, given that our wedding fell during COVID, we were not forced to make any major changes with the wedding and the Westin was so flexible in making some adjustments to our initial plan to make sure all our guests felt safe. Furthermore the Westin is following their own set of strict safety measures to make sure everyone is as safe as possible including staff/servers wearing masks and adjusting how a traditional buffet style meal would be served. Our wedding was so incredibly perfect, I can't imagine it being better even before covid. if you want a truly outstanding, picture-prefect, and reliable venue who is experienced and will make your wedding day go off without a hitch, choose the Westin HHI!
Vendor response 11/05/2020
Hi, Kristin! We can't thank you enough for sharing your thoughts on your wedding here at T...
he Westin. It was a pleasure to work with you and your families, and we're thrilled it all came together so beautifully. We hope to welcome you and Adam back to celebrate in the future!
Best wishes,
The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Lori P
5.0
10/15/2020
If I could give Kristen and her team more than 5 stars I would! My husband, daughter, her fiancé and his parents visited the venue Sep 2019 not having an appointment. I walked in and just asked for a brochure and said we would make an appointment and come back. The groups director came out with the packet and told us the wedding director was getting ready for a wedding that day but she would be happy to take us around. We immediately fell in love with the location and booked it for their 10/10/2020 wedding. COVID hit in Mar and there were some concerns as to whether this wedding would even be able to happen. We did have to restructure how we were doing the reception (changing from stations to plated dinner for social distancing, etc.) and Kristen and her team answered every question and addressed every concern. From the time we arrived a few days before the wedding it was as if the red carpet was rolled out for us. We had several events scheduled for the weekend, Bridesmaids Lunch, Rehearsal Dinner & Morning After Brunch in addition to the reception and we had the same catering team the whole time! The team was wonderful and the food was fantastic! The newly remodeled Oceans Room was the perfect spot for the Bridesmaids Lunch, Mitchelville was great for the rehearsal dinner and breakfast but nothing could compare to the Oceans Terrace for the reception! The spa facilities were also pretty terrific. From the massages (best I have ever had) to the wedding day hair and makeup, just outstanding. The day of the wedding we had questionable weather and there was a real possibility we would need to go to plan B for the ceremony. It was still raining at 2p when the girls were getting ready but by 345 the clouds cleared, the sun came out and maintenance was drying of the deck with leaf blowers. By the time the time the guests began arriving for the 530p ceremony you couldn't even tell it has rained. The Westin Resort is just that good! ;) There are just not enough words to express our gratitude to the the entire Westin Hilton Head team. We couldn't have chosen a better venue for our daughter's wedding!
Vendor response 11/05/2020
Hi Lori! It was such a pleasure to work with you and your family and see it all come toget...
her. Thank you for the kind words and detailed review. We wish you the best and would love to welcome you back to celebrate again.
Best wishes,
The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Jacqueline H
5.0
10/12/2020
Everything about our wedding was absolute magic. Planning a wedding in the midst of a pandemic is chaotic and Heather at the Westin made every moment easy. Her communication and follow through was everything this bridezilla needed. We had our welcome party, ceremony and reception at the Westin and every moment was perfect. The entire team went above and beyond for our guests. Everything was beyond my expectations! All of my guests RAVED about the food on both nights! I cannot thank Heather and the team at the Westin enough for everything they did for us! If you’re looking for a venue, look no further!
Vendor response 11/05/2020
Jacqueline, thank you for trusting us with your special day! It was a pleasure to host you...
, Justin, and your families, and we're thrilled to hear that everything exceeded your expectations. Thank you for sharing your feedback.
Best wishes,
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Events Team
Caiti L
5.0
10/07/2020
The Westing HHI was absolutely amazing not only before the pandemic but even more so during it. They were so helpful and so gracious with us. When we had to scale down our weeding from 150 to 15, they helped us every step of the way and didn't try to screw us over. They made us feel like family & made sure our special day on September 19, 2020 was the absolute best it could be. Thank you to everyone here and we couldn't suggest them MORE!!! We had our ceremony out on the Ocean Front Deck and our dinner in the Grand Ocean Terrace - both absolutely breathtaking.
Vendor response 10/12/2020
Caiti, thank you for trusting us with your special day! It was an honor to be a part of yo...
ur celebration. We so appreciate your kind words and recommendation to future brides. Wishing you all the best!
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Events Team
Carole D
5.0
9/17/2020
It was a wonderful magical weekend celebrating our daughter’s wedding on September 12, 2020. The entire staff at the Westin and especially event manager Kristin Kilbane were delightful to work with. The food was excellent the entire weekend and the venue all that our daughter imagined. This was the highlight of 2020!
Vendor response 10/12/2020
Carole, we are honored to have been a part of your daughter's wedding! We are thrilled to ...
hear about your positive experience. It was a pleasure celebrating with you and your family! Best wishes, The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Events Team
Elizabeth W
5.0
9/10/2020
My wedding was stubby due to the Westin Kristen was outstanding and had everything just the way I asked and was always responded to me right away in order to answer all my questions!
Vendor response 10/12/2020
Elizabeth, thank you for the great review! We're so pleased to hear that you had a great e...
xperience. The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa Events Team
Shannon C
5.0
9/08/2020
The Westin Hilton Head was absolutely incredible! My husband and I couldn’t have pictured a better place to say “I do” - and the staff is absolutely amazing. Kristen was on top of everything and helped us plan our welcome party, ceremony, and reception. The high quality of the food, drinks, and atmosphere blew our guests away. I couldn’t have imagined anything more. Also, the Grand Ocean Terrace is a 10/10. AMAZING!!!
Vendor response 10/12/2020
Shannon, thank you so much for the kind words! We are thrilled to hear your feedback, as i...
t was an honor to have been a part of your celebration. Congratulations! The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Erin D
5.0
9/02/2020
Our wedding day was a dream come true!! The Westin was the most perfect venue for our ceremony and reception! Kristen was amazing to work with and made planning all the details so smooth!! The food was amazing! The Deck was beautiful! Y’all want to get married here, I promise you!
Vendor response 10/12/2020
Erin, thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation to future brides! We are del...
ighted to have been a part of your special day. We wish you all the best! The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Kathy M
5.0
6/24/2020
I honestly don’t know where to start. My daughter’s wedding was in the planning stages beginning May 2019. Fast forward to March 2020 and the pandemic. Our hearts sank as we were beginning to think their wedding and reception would not happen. Their wedding was June 13, 2020 and there are not adequate words to describe the respect and appreciation to everyone at the Westin in their tireless effort to pull this off. Kristin and Hannah were there for all of our questions, and there were a lot of unknowns up until a few weeks before the reception. The Ocean Grand Terrace room was an absolute fairy tale venue. My daughter, her husband and all of our guests had a fabulous time!! The food was outstanding. A big thanks to Mark, the lead chef, for his wonderful tasting experience weeks before. He didn’t let us down! Everything went very smoothly. Our reception was still packed with guests when the time was up but we were then offered an after party in another very spacious room with our own bartenders. It was a night we will never forget!!! Thank you to the Westin and their wonderful staff!! It truly was an amazing night!! The view of the beach from the reception room and the use of the balcony overlooking the beach was just beautiful.
Vendor response 08/26/2020
Kathy, we can't thank you enough for trusting us with your daughter's wedding in these cha...
llenging times. We are thrilled to hear that it was an unforgettable night, and that you especially enjoyed the catering experience and the Grand Ocean Terrace. We are honored to be a part of your family's memories! Sincerely, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Sean & Kim C
5.0
3/04/2020
Everything was beyond perfect!! Kristen Kilbane was truly amazing and we were thrilled to have her as our event manger. We chose the Coastal Celebration food stations that our guests highly enjoyed. If there is one word to describe the Ocean Terrace room, it is MAGICAL! The ocean views, barn doors, oyster accents, and space in general is jaw dropping. Thank you for making our day so special!! We will be coming back for our 1 year anniversary :).
Vendor response 03/12/2020
Hi, Kim and Sean! Thank you so much for choosing The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Sp...
a as your wedding venue. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience and honored to have been a part of your special day. We hope to welcome you two back for future celebrations! Sincerely, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Kimberly C
5.0
11/20/2019
We had a fabulous wedding weekend at the Westin. Kristen and the wedding staff are just absolutely wonderful. My husband and I are locals but all of our family came in from out of town and had simply the best time ever. I have a feeling they won't stop talking about how perfect a setting the Westin was for our reception for a very long time. From the beautiful ocean front terrace, to the delicious food, and friendly customer service that goes above and beyond, the Westin is THE choice for a fabulous event that comes together SEAMLESSLY.
Vendor response 11/20/2019
Hi, Kimberly! Thank you so much for choosing The Westin as your wedding venue. We are abso...
lutely thrilled to hear that your guests had a wonderful time and won't soon forget your special day. It was truly a pleasure to have earned your and Matthew's trust to host your wedding celebrations. We hope you will come back and celebrate an anniversary or two with us in the future! Sincerely, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Danielle McKay P
5.0
10/16/2019
The Westin was the most breathtaking venue for My Husband and I to host Our Wedding!!! We knew it from the second we saw The Ocean Terrace room overlooking the sand and sea. With floor to ceiling windows, exposed wooden beams and herringbone wooden floors, the room was incredible. Not to mention, the high ceilings, cream coloring, and seashells in the wall connecting it to the resort. We had the best time and it was so beautiful! Thank you to Hannah and Kristen and the wonderful staff that oversaw Our Wedding!!
Vendor response 11/20/2019
Hi, Danielle! Thank you so much for all of the kind words. We are honored that you and Ale...
xander chose The Westin as your wedding venue. It is wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the elegant details in the Grand Ocean Terrace and the staff that oversaw your special day. We hope to always hold a special place in your hearts! Sincerely, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Kara F
5.0
10/01/2019
We had our wedding this past weekend at the Westin Hilton Head and it exceeded all of our expectations. From the first time we toured the property to the minute we left, our experience was extraordinary. Kristen helped us with everything from setting up the tasting to making sure my parents were able to get into their room early. The staff at the hotel was so accommodating and made our after-wedding pool party a huge success. I would recommend this venue to ANYONE who is looking to have the perfect food, service, setting, etc.
Vendor response 10/03/2019
Hi, Kara! We want to thank you and Meghan for choosing our resort as your wedding venue. W...
e are grateful that we have earned such a glowing review and your recommendation to future brides or grooms. It was truly a pleasure to host your wedding celebrations, and we hope The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa will always be a special place for you and Meghan! Sincerely, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Victoria S
5.0
9/20/2019
My husband and I got married on September 14th at The Westin. It was a destination wedding with about 80 friends and family. EVERYTHING WENT OFF WITHOUT A HITCH! The staff at The Westin was absolutely wonderful to work with. As a soon-to-be-wed couple, we were a little on edge the week of and Kristin was so accommodating to our last minute changes. The ceremony was beautiful - the weather was a little windy, but nothing we could control. The only downside to the ceremony was that I had to walk with my dad to the ceremony deck from the Terrace and there were people sitting on the lounge chairs ask and in the pool clapping and wishing me well as I walked down the isle... pretty awkward. I should have asked Kristin if the peanut gallery could be asked to move away for the 5 minutes that I walked from the Terrace to the deck.
The reception was even more beautiful than I could have imagined! The food was amazing (nonstop compliments from guests on the food quality! We did stationed foods: prime rib of beef, charcuterie boards, salad bar, and oyster and shrimp cocktail, mini desserts) and all of my vendors were prepared and ready to deliver on their services.
I'm still on cloud 9 from the evening! My guests keep reaching out to me telling me that this was the best wedding they have ever been to...and we are from Chicago where events and food are done right!
Thank you, The Westin!
Vendor response 11/20/2019
Hi, Victoria! We want to thank you for choosing The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa...
for your wedding day. We are absolutely delighted to hear that your guests are still talking about your special day, and that everything went off without a hitch, despite last-minute changes and pre-wedding nerves. Hilton Head Island has some of the best vendors in the business! We truly appreciate you sharing your feedback, and we look forward to welcoming you and Nick back for future celebrations. Best wishes, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Chelsea D
5.0
8/31/2019
I can’t say enough great things about The Westin. Our entire experience was absolutely wonderful! Hannah was great to work with going through our booking process. We had Kristen as our coordinator and she was so organized, thoughtful, and patient with answering all of my questions. We were treated so well from the entire Westin staff from the moment we walked in. We had so many compliments from our guests on how beautiful the space was. We had our ceremony on the overlook deck and our reception in the ocean terrace, the space is breathtaking! I would absolutely recommend booking your wedding at the Westin if you are looking to get married in Hilton Head!
Vendor response 09/16/2019
Hi, Chelsea! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. It was an honor to host your wed...
ding day, and we are so glad that you chose The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Kristen and the rest of The Westin team, and that your guests enjoyed The Grand Ocean Terrace and Oceanfront Deck. We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you and Eric again soon! Sincerely, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Kim T
5.0
8/27/2019
The experience at the Westin could not have been better. From our first contact, to our first visit, tastings and the event, all was handled with the utmost professionalism, care and support. We and our guests were treated like royalty with every request handled promptly. Kristen was a great asset, there from start to finish even attended the event. Would recommend Westin to any couple looking for a beautiful venue.
Vendor response 09/16/2019
Hi, Kim! Thank you for the kind words. We are so pleased to hear that you had a positive w...
edding planning experience, from start to finish. It was truly a delight to host Jenna and Adam's wedding, and we are so appreciative of your recommendation! Sincerely, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Alexandria M
5.0
7/24/2019
WOW!! I recently had my wedding at The Westin Hilton Head and it was truly amazing!! The whole staff at the Westin were so nice and accommodating. They were so helpful in the days leading up to my wedding and even the day of. Kristen was so helpful throughout the whole process!! She is amazing. They truly focused on every detail small or large. The Westin even went out of their way to allow me to have my wedding directly on the beach. My guest could not stop raving about the Westin the entire time we were there. All the restaurants on the resort were superb. Our wedding meal was even amazing! My family and I will return soon for a family vacation!
Vendor response 07/29/2019
Hi, Alexandria! We want to send a heartfelt thank you to you and Adam for choosing The Wes...
tin to host your special day - it was an honor to be a part of it! We are delighted to hear that your guests enjoyed the resort and that you had a great experience working with Kristen. We look forward to welcoming your family back to The Westin! Best wishes, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Julianna T
5.0
7/13/2019
I was very happy with my experience with The Westin! The booking and planning process was very smooth. Kristen was very patient with answering my questions and communicated very well. She was organized and ensured every detail was in place for my ceremony and reception! She also answers my questions very quickly and thoroughly. All of my wants/ needs were exceeded! The venue was also beautiful. I loved getting married on the ocean front deck and having my reception in the ocean terrace. The views were incredible and my guests loved it! The food was phenomenal as well! I’m very happy with my time at The Westin! It was an unforgettable experience that you will not regret!
Vendor response 07/15/2019
Hi, Julianna! Thank you so much for the kind words. We are truly honored that you and Nick...
chose The Westin to host your special day. We are so glad to hear that your guests enjoyed the venues and that you had a great experience working with Kristen. It is very special to hear that it was the best experience of your life, and we look forward to welcoming you and Nick back for a visit!
Best, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Natalie Jo H
5.0
6/13/2019
I absolutely loved working with the Westin on our Fall wedding. The venue was incredibly beautiful and the staff went above and beyond to make our day feel so special. The ocean front deck was perfect for our ceremony and our guest were in awe of the grand ocean terrace. The food was unbelievable and people still come up to me and compliment the food/beverage. I would highly recommend getting married here!
Vendor response 06/24/2019
Hi, Natalie! Thank you so much for the kind words. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, Ja...
ck, and your families and friends for your special day. We are delighted that your guests enjoyed the Grand Ocean Terrace and the food and beverage. We appreciate your recommendation, and we wish you and Jack all the best. Sincerely, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Donna R
5.0
4/24/2019
Words cannot describe how beautiful our daughter's wedding was at the Westin. The weather cooperated, so the ceremony was on the Ocean Front Deck and the reception in the Grand Ocean Terrace.
From the day we arrived, the staff was helpful in resolving a few last minute room issues. Kristen was there for all of our needs, and Heather even came out to meet with us to make sure we had everything we needed. I can't wait to go back for an anniversary or two!!
Vendor response 04/24/2019
Hi, Donna! We want to send a heartfelt thank you to you and your family for choosing The W...
estin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa as the location for Jamie and Russell's wedding. We are delighted to hear that Jamie was treated like royalty and that Kristen and Heather were able to ease the stresses of wedding planning. We truly appreciate your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back for future celebrations! Best wishes, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Dani S
5.0
4/06/2019
I cannot express the love we have for this resort! My husband and I recently got married at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa and they treated us with the MOST CARE & RESPECT we have ever experienced!! They accommodated us with a beautiful venue for our wedding reception when the weather did not cooperate with us to have our reception on the Oceanfront Deck. They were so kind and helpful for anything we needed and did it with a smile on their face. Having never been there before or speaking to our wedding coordinator (Kristen) other than email- our wedding was a DREAM- thanks to her!!!! I honestly could not be happier with how everything turned out. She made our wedding the BEST day of our lives and I will never forget it! We can't wait to come back and visit :)
Vendor response 04/24/2019
Hi, Dani! We want to thank you for choosing The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa for...
your wedding day. We're delighted to hear that the uncooperative weather didn't put a damper on your day, and that Kristen was able to help make your wedding the day of your dreams! We truly appreciate you sharing your feedback with us. We look forward to welcoming and Jason back in the future! Best wishes, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Roxanne M
5.0
3/14/2019
The Westin was an absolutely beautiful venue for our daughter’s wedding! Kristen and the entire staff was amazingly professional from the beginning of the planning process to the end of the ceremony! We would highly recommend the Westin for a perfect destination wedding!
Vendor response 04/24/2019
Hello, Roxanne! We want to send a heartfelt thank you for choosing The Westin Hilton Head ...
Island Resort & Spa for Lyndsey and Joshua's wedding day. We appreciate your kind words about Kristen and the rest of the team. Thank you for highly recommending us! Best wishes, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Kim C
5.0
11/09/2018
We cannot say enough about how wonderful it was to have our daughter's wedding at the Westin on Hilton Head Island. Kristen Kilbane and the entire Westin staff did an outstanding job at ensuring that the weekend was perfect. Our guests are raving about the hotel, the cocktail hour on the Ocean Front Deck and, of course, the reception in the Grand Ocean Terrace. It could not have been more beautiful. Kristen was always professional in every way, quick to respond to any question we had or give an answer or advice when we needed it. If you are contemplating having your event at the Westin on Hilton Head, just know that you will not be disappointed. Everything for us was just perfect!
Vendor response 11/12/2018
Hi, Kim! We want to thank you and your family for choosing The Westin Hilton Head Island R...
esort & Spa for your daughter's wedding. It was truly a pleasure to host Katie & Zach's special day. We are delighted to hear that your guests enjoyed the Oceanfront Deck cocktail hour and the Grand Ocean Terrace reception. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see your family again soon! Best wishes, The Westin Hilton Head Island Events Team
Kaity N