Wild Dunes Resort

am, especially Bailey, who made our wedding feel stress and hassle-free. She was extremely responsive and flexible! We also had a lot of out-of-town guests who flew in, and the location was close enough to get to that we didn't have to furnish transportation from the airport. We originally booked the North Croquet Lawn for our ceremony and reception, but ended up making a last minute call morning of move it to the Indigo rooftop since the forecast was looking iffy on rain (and it ended up thunder storming that evening!) This wasn't an issue at all, and by the way it all turned out, you would have thought we planned to have it there the whole time. It was absolutely beautiful and their staff was extremely helpful and proficient. They made sure we got hors d'oeuvres, cake and drinks throughout the night while we were busy mingling. If you're looking for a full wedding weekend on the beach vibe, this is THE place to be.

trial and error, Wild Dunes realized the capacity of the ballroom was a bit less than advertised. Wild Dunes, and specifically Samantha Ellyn (who was not working at Wild Dunes when we initially went under contract), went above and beyond to come up with options and solutions. Samantha is extremely detailed and organized and helped us every step of the way, including on the wedding day. She made she we were happy with every little detail, from linen colors to food to table placement. She also stepped up significantly on the wedding day when our wedding planner dropped the ball. Wild Dunes and Samantha have our highest recommendation. The food was excellent, the service was top notch, and the venue is spectacular (especially the views)!

e and considerate. The person that checked us in our first day even remembered us and said hi to us every time she saw us in the lobby and ask how everything was. The staff was willing to direct people where they needed to go, help us with anything we needed, and so many staff members offered to help us and said congratulations when I was walking around in my wedding dress. -We held a welcome reception on the North Lawn. It was gorgeous with string lights, delicious food (we did the sports bar and doing the charleston) and our own cocktail drink they designed for us. The team handled everything with the set up and it was really easy to just show up and spend our time with our guests instead of worrying about the details of the party. It was perfect. -For our wedding we did a brunch wedding at the Indigo Room and Rooftop. It was beautiful and we needed very little decor because of how nice of a space it was. All of the food was delicious. We also did our station as a waffle station. All of our family kept raving about how great the food was. Someone from Wild Dunes even came out and talked with me when I was waiting to go in to where everyone was lined us (so that the groom didn't see me). The catering team at Wild Dunes (we worked with Samantha) was so helpful and straightforward. I really appreciated that they listened to what we wanted and didn't act like salesmen, but just wanted to bring to life what we hoped for. Everyone at our wedding was so happy with how it turned out and our family will definitely be back to Wild Dunes!

short. First of our Day-of problems, We had our guests arrive through the rooftop bar go through the terrace to the ceremony space. When I arrived to line up, people were being directed through the reception space, missing the decor & seeing me prior to walking down the aisle. They had locked the doors with chain locks until I got there and fussed. The AC was broken & we were sweating until about 9:30pm. Service- Cocktail hour FOOD was fantastic. Our guests LOVED it and the view was to die for. We had arranged for a bourbon bar set up with smoked drinks. Bartender didn't know what he was doing. This was the grooms non-negotiable for booking. RECEPTION- Our EO stated that our cocktail hour items would be at our SH table. They were not. We noticed a lack of professionalism & attire of the staff. They were mismatched, untucked & looked out of sorts. We only found out after we met with the Events Dir. they had 7 people call out & had to call in a staffing company. The inside bar didnt have the upgraded Wine we had paid for. Cake- We chose the Cookie Dough flavor with edible pieces. THIS IS NOT WHAT WE GOT. We got vanilla cake w/ vanilla frosting. Also, we were sent home with another couple's top tier. The cake was to accompany coffee and tea service. The staff cut the cake & left it for my guests to go pick up from a serving tray. Coffee & tea was not served. Not a waiter in sight. They had been relieved to go help the larger wedding downstairs. Late-night bites. They were to be served but were left on a table with to-go containers for guests. We did not receive all the items we contracted either. Wedding Crashers- My bridal party had to escort them out as they had come up to me multiple times, tried to take photos, stepped on my dress, drank alcohol and ate food. They were found bragging the next day upon check out. There were several noise complaints that evening. The 6th floor venue is not well soundproofed. This was not our problem as we obliged by noise ordinance regulations & the rules set forth by the resort. I went to use the restroom & saw a police officer outside the reception room. I asked if everything was ok & she said that she was just patrolling. Next, 4 police officers standing inside our reception attracting everyone’s attention. RUINING OUR NIGHT. A guest called them since the Resort had not resolved her issue & proceeded to take matters into her own hands. She found herself entitled to come upstairs & unplug the DJ equipment & make a scene. The police said they had seen nothing wrong with our celebration. Instead of celebrating more & saying goodbye to our guests, I had to speak with the mgr on duty & cops bc they failed to protect us from guests. Imagine had she been armed with a weapon or worse? The hotel did nothing to mediate the situation. Access to the venue should have been regulated. The Mgr was disrespectful, he tried to make us feel bad for what he had been through with noise complaints. It was all everyone could talk about the rest of the weekend. We met with Jeffrey Payne. He said he did everything in his power to make it better as he came back with a best and final subpar solution. Ask me if this was the best day of my life and I will tell you, No.

easy. They responded quickly and took care of every detail. We had our ceremony and reception and of course the resorts catering, and all of our guests stayed on the resort. It was extremely convenient and we got so many compliments about how nice the wedding was. The resort was a truly breathtaking backdrop for our wedding and the food was the best we have ever had at a wedding. The day went seamlessly. Samantha was amazing to work with. We cant thank everyone at Wild Dunes enough for our perfect day!!

a morning ceremony with brunch following. The food was fantastic and our friends and family are still taking about the chicken and sweet potato hash. The best part was working with Samantha Ellyn as our catering coordinator. She thought of every detail and executed perfectly. We had horrible weather the morning of our wedding and she made every effort to make sure we could have the ceremony outside under the covered pergola. I believe she even put in a good word with Mother Nature to make the sun come out 15 minutes before I walked down the aisle.

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th through planning our wedding and welcome party. The weekend of, she went out of her way to check in on everything in person and make herself available for anything we needed. Both events were so well coordinated thanks to Samantha and our planner- they were such a great team and communicated with each other so I got to be stress-free the weekend of the wedding. Samantha is such a sweetheart, and the little personal touches really made us feel at home at Wild Dunes. She left sweet notes and gifts for our parents for us when we arrived. Everyone of our friends and family wants to come back here as soon as possible!

l to work out before hosting large weddings. We really enjoyed working with Matt in the last few weeks!

d beyond to make sure we had a great event! Very responsive and helpful. We also had their BBQ buffet dinner, wedding cake, and bridal day snacks through them, and it was all so good. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful location or a more seamless process!

int in the journey, this was the best team we could have asked for. The guest experience is so well thought out. We are so happy we were able to celebrate at Wild Dunes Sweet Grass Inn Rooftop and will be back for more fun!! ♥

made selecting contracted services (DJ, wedding cake, decor, photo/video) very easy, and we were surprised all but one vendor we had already wanted to work with was on the list. The one vendor that was not on the list was easily accepted (string duo). Mother Nature truly came through for a November wedding and allowed us to keep everything outdoors, but I have no doubt the back-up location would have been beautiful, as well. Samantha Ivain was remarkable. She met every challenge we put before her (with a smile), and truly went above and beyond to make sure our daughter's wedding was beautiful, fun, full of delicious food, and allowed my husband and I to just show up and enjoy the moment. We loved everything and had the best weekend.

each after all. It was a beautiful day and a gorgeous venue! Samantha was extremely kind, helpful, and supportive throughout the wedding planning ordeal. We are so thankful everything worked out and it was better than we could have expected. We loved getting married there and plan on returning for our anniversaries in the future!

asy as possible. Samantha was responsive and made sure everything that we wanted was executed seamlessly. Our guests could not stop raving about how beautiful every element of our wedding (views, table decor, flowers). I couldn't have asked for a better day and wedding!

tention to detail made our special day picture-perfect. The North Lawn is a stunning space overlooking the beach and lined with gorgeous palms and oak trees. The staff did an outstanding job from start to finish on our wedding day. I cannot possibly contain enough words to completely express our appreciation for a perfect wedding day!

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irus hit and we were forced to postpone. Samantha Ivain and Corina Adaskaveg were incredible to work with during this crazy time. The AV team, the catering team, wedding coordinating team...the list can go on every single person we worked with were incredible. We have nothing but great things to say about Wild Dunes. I also got to work with Samantha Martin from the beginning of planning. I kind of got the "dream team" from the get go and my husband and I couldn't have been more pleased. Communication was incredible from the start and we so appreciate them accommodating us in many different ways. Thank you Wild Dunes for all of the hard work you put in for our special day. We couldn't have been more happy with the outcome and it was truly a day we will never forget.

and she fought for us throughout the entire process! During the planning phases she informed us she would be moving to Wild Dunes and back to her dream location. We were thrilled for her promotion, but we knew we NEEDED her to be a part of our special day. So naturally, we hired her as our day of coordinator! It was easily the best wedding choice I made. It is hard to explain this in a review, but if you have the chance to work with Corina DO IT! She went above and beyond our expectations and I genuinely feel like I have gained a friend throughout the process. She is a rockstar and does whatever it takes to make your day special!

s away from us during the planning. She was so responsive and answered all of my questions at any time during the day. The staff at Wild Dunes were amazing and we truly did not feel any stress, they made sure we were completely taken care of. Our wedding was on the North Croquet Lawns and was just perfect with the palm trees, cool breeze and breathtaking views. I am truly so happy we had our wedding at Wild Dunes!

chaos! She helped literally in anyway I asked (even helped my mom bustle me when we were struggling ahaha). Everything went so smooth and perfect! I can not thank everyone at Wild Dunes enough.

lly made me feel like she wanted to help. I went through multiple locations in different states and spoke with various individuals but through the moment Samantha and I got in contact I just felt a genuine want to help people find their wedding location. The wedding was perfect, the beach was beautiful and the food was absolutely delicious. Samantha was there on my wedding day to ensure everything went smoothly and Nico was equally as wonderful on the wedding day assisting with making sure everyone was happy at the reception.  I can not thank Wild Dunes Resort enough for making my intimate wedding a dream come true.

othing this lady can't do. The only downside we can think of is that the Venue is a bit expensive. There are quite a few hidden costs. For example, the rooms at the Wild dunes are not only subject to the state tax but also another 30% resort fee. This was a bit hard on our guests as even with the reduced group rates it was still fairly expensive. Our Indian wedding was outdoors and there were set times during the day where the decorator could not be out there to decorate.To offset this they tried to set up our mandap/alter overnight however this required some lighting so they can see. To get a couple hours of lightning thru Wild Dunes was another ~$650. We found a way around this but would just caution people when planning. Overall our experience was amazing! We loved every bit of it. The venue is absolutely breath taking. Good luck!!