Weddings

While a full gourmet kitchen, dining area, and deluxe bathroom with step-in shower and separate Roman-style tub are certainly fabulous features in their own right, perhaps the most distinct one in your one-bedroom GulfFront Suite is the furnished private balcony. Offering a direct view of the Gulf of Mexico and the beach below, it’s the place to sink into an Adirondack chair in one of our plush bathrobes while savoring a glass of wine from the complimentary bottle that came with your room.

As tempting as it may be to stay on your balcony and watch the sun set, you have a dinner reservation at Caretta on the Gulf – the only AAA Four Diamond restaurant on Clearwater Beach. The restaurant features an inviting yet unpretentious atmosphere, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Dine by candlelight on our famous jumbo lump crab cake before savoring freshly caught Gulf grouper over English pea risotto. Or, feast on ceviche, sushi, and fresh shellfish from our raw bar.

Once your wedding party has arrived and checked in, you’ll run through a ceremony rehearsal before segueing into a welcome reception on the beach. Set directly on the sand, the casual Floribbean buffet comes accented by the tropical sounds of a steel drummer and is topped off with key lime cheesecake and a friendly game of beach volleyball. As the sun sets, you and your partner will be invited to ring the “sunset bell” to alert everyone that nature’s awe-inspiring show is about to begin. Cap it all off with a seat around the beach-based fire pit, a spacious communal area that is a perfect place to raise a glass with a drink from Tate Island Grill, and toast a marshmallow from our provided s’mores kits.

After a leisurely breakfast on your private balcony, stroll hand in hand along the beach, which boasts meticulously maintained, super-fine, sugar-white sand (it’s actually raked every morning). You’ll then meet your wedding party at the 12,000-square-foot, seven treatment-room spa for an afternoon of pampering before reconvening in your suite, where your hair stylist and makeup artist will put the finishing touches on your wedding day look.

Meet your partner by the outside grand staircase that overlooks a trickling fountain for your first look photos before making your way to the Gulf Lawn to say “I do” against the backdrop of the beach and rolling sand dunes. After, your ceremony flows seamlessly into a lively cocktail hour across the same sprawling green lawn, where champagne glasses are raised, exquisite hors d’oeuvres are passed, and guests mingle beside an elaborate sushi display created by our expert in-house sushi chefs.

The Hunter Ballroom – our signature grand ballroom, with 15-foot coffered ceilings, wainscoting, and elegant chandelier lighting – makes for a stunning grand entrance to your reception. Whether you opt for a casual buffet, chef-attended action stations, or a formal plated meal, our tantalizing menu options please even the most discerning palate with a focus on artfully presented, fresh, seasonal ingredients. As the lights dim and your guests take to the dance floor, there’s nothing left to do but relax, celebrate, and enjoy the company of loved ones as the sound of laughter is carried away on the warm Gulf breeze.

Centered between a waterfall feature and the resort’s lagoon-style pool, the Pool Lawn makes for a memorable site to host a farewell brunch beneath the swaying palm trees. The buffet includes breakfast favorites such as applewood-smoked bacon and cheddar potato casserole alongside carved-to-order New York strip steak and smoked salmon with traditional accompaniments. Add a Bellini bar featuring Prosecco and assorted juices, garnished with seasonal berries, sorbet, and fruit popsicles for a taste of the tropics.

It’s hard to believe that your long-awaited celebration has come to an end, but why not stay on for a few more days and see for yourself why Clearwater Beach is such a popular honeymoon destination? Venture out to explore the sights and sounds of this beautiful, walkable, beachside city, and be sure to take in the nightly sunset celebration on Pier 60. For the more adventurous couple, our concierge can arrange a private dolphin encounter or kayak excursion through our local estuary ecosystem. Or, simply kick back, reserve a luxury cabana alongside our zero-entry, lagoon-style pool and treat yourselves to the food and beverage service from Tate Island Grill as you relive the highlights of your celebration.