Gulf State Park Wedding & Event Planner

Index Pages:

3 Wedding Permits

4 Beach Wedding Access Points

5 Facility Rentals

6 Facility Rentals

7– 10 Wedding/Event Planners

11 Caterers

12 Event Lighting

13 Entertainment/DJs

14 Party/Equipment Rentals

15 Florists

16 Transportation/Limo

Wedding Permits

Permits are $60

Please purchase at least one week in advance

For private beach locations (in front of condos, hotels, businesses, etc.),

please contact the property owner for individual requirements.

1. A permit is required for ALL beach weddings. Even small, intimate gatherings.

2. Payment is required in order to obtain a wedding permit. We accept Visa, Master Card,

Discover and American Express. Permits may be purchased up to one year in advance.

3. We will need to know the Access Point being used, the time of the ceremony, and

number of guests in attendance. Please see the next page for access point maps.

4. No refunds but the date can be changed one time.

5. Your set up must be at least 40 feet to the left or the right of the boardwalk.

6. The following are not allowed at the Beach Pavilion, on beach, or in parking lot: fire or

fireworks of any type (includes sparklers), alcohol, glass containers, loud music,

motorized vehicles on beach, foot traffic in sand dunes, cooking, or animals.

7. The area is open to the public. Several weddings may be going on at one time. No area is

reserved with a permit. Please note that we do not designate a certain area for your

ceremony. It is handled on a first come, first serve basis.

9. Throws need to be biodegradable (flowers, bird seed, or bubbles). Chinese Lanterns (or

anything being sent off into the air or water) are not allowed.

10. Items placed on beach must be removed promptly after ceremony.

11. All beach accesses close at sundown.

**Wedding Permits are NOT the same as a marriage license. Please contact

the Bay Minette Probate Office for your Marriage License: (251) 937-0260 **

Call (251) 948-7275 ext. 2128 or email Gulfevents.statepark@DCNR.alabama.gov

Beach Access Points

Rental Facilities

The Beach Pavilion

Rental times: 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tables: 10-15 wooden picnic tables

Capacity: 200 guests

The Beach Pavilion is the perfect venue for group outings, family reunions, beach

parties, sunset weddings, and more! Rental options are available 7 days a week

(except major holiday weekends to include July 4th, Labor Day, and Memorial Day).

Rates vary depending on season.

The Activities Building

Rental Times: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tables: 15 - 6ft rectangular tables

Chairs: 125 grey chairs

Capacity: 200

Our Activities Building is the perfect place to host an all-day event that won't break

the bank! This open facility features indoor restrooms, a beautiful fire

place, convenient kitchen, and includes the use of tables and chairs.

Please visit GulfStateParkWeddings.com for pricing and availability.

Rental Facilities

The Education Building

Rental Times: 3:00p p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Tables: 10—5ft (60in) round tables

Chairs: 75 light beige chairs

Capacity: 50

Check out our newest rental facility, the Education Building! This gorgeous venue is right

next to our outdoor Amphitheater and includes the use of tables, chairs, and a beautiful

covered deck. It makes the perfect location for an intimate wedding reception or

corporate meeting.

The Amphitheatre

Rental Times: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Chairs: Permanent seating for 72

Looking for an outdoor event venue that's near the beach, but without all the sand?

Look no further! Our Amphitheater is located right next to our Education Building and

makes the perfect location for a Sunday service or wedding ceremony.

Please visit GulfStateParkWeddings.com for pricing and availability.

Wedding/Event Planners

At the Beach Weddings

www.AttheBeachWeddings.com

“Providing great photography, classy set-ups and arbors with caring officiants”

All the Details

www.DreamyBeachWeddings.com

“We will perform one ceremony per day as your wedding is special to you and you

are special to us so that we may bring your wedding dreams to life”

Elegance at the Beach

www.EleganceattheBeach.com

“Full service wedding and event planning”

Bella Weddings by the Sea

www.bellaweddingsbythesea.com

“Customized beach weddings and receptions.”

Gulf Beach Weddings

https://GulfBeachWeddings.com

“Custom pre-designed wedding packages located on Alabama’s Gulf beaches”

Wedding/Event Planners

Beach Weddings Alabama

www.BeachWeddingsAlabama.com

“Beach Weddings Alabama specializes in STRESS FREE WEDDINGS from Beach Ceremo-

ny Only to ALL INCLUSIVE Ceremony & Receptions..”

Your Dream Beach Wedding

www.YourDreamBeachWedding.com

“The wedding you always wanted...exactly how you dreamed it would be…””

Something Blue Beach Weddings

www.SomethingBlueBeachWeddings.com

“Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and

a Silver Sixpence in her shoe. Let us be your “Something Blue” for your beach

wedding.”

Beach Dream Weddings

www.AlabamaBeachWedding.com

“Provides couples with budget friendly Christian or non-religious beach weddings

on the sugar white sand beaches of the scenic Gulf Coast.”

Wedding/Event Planners

Sun Coast Beach Weddings

www.SunCoastBeachWeddings.com

“Sun Coast Beach Weddings is the premier Gulf Coast area wedding provider for

beautiful affordable beach weddings, officiant services and professional wedding

photography.

Ido Gulf Coast Weddings

www.orangebeachgulfshoreswedding.com

“Ido Gulf Coast Weddings offers a wide variety of services from weddings to recep-

tions to flowers and more.”

Big Day Weddings

www.orangebeachgulfshoresweddings.com

“Our goal is to make your BIG DAY all that you have dreamed of and we cant

wait to begin working with you!”

Orange Beach Weddings

www.orangebeachweddings.com

“Reflecting your distinctive style; it’s all about you.”

Wedding/Event Planners

Gulf Shores Wedding Chapel

www.GulfShoresWeddingChapel.com

“Let us help start your journey to your happily everafter with your wedding at the beach, in

our chapel or in our venue’s garden settings; and, we have you covered with a rain plan!”

Paradise Beach Weddings

www.ParadiseBeachWeddings.com

“Affordable, all inclusive wedding packages and event rentals.”

Sand Dollar Beach Weddings

www.SandDollarBeachWeddings.com

“Full service beach weddings and receptions.”

Caterers

Naman’s Catering

ww.NamansCatering.com

“Attention to detail is our specialty. Catering for all occasions.”

Alabama Coastal Catering

251-978-7585

“Alabama Coastal Catering is an affiliate of Cosmos and Cobalt serving the Alabama Gulf

Coast”

Sweet Southern Scratch

www.SweetSouthernScratch.com

“Catered cuisine with a southern flair and great presentation for your wedding,

corporate or private dining experience. “

Culinary Producations

www.CulinaryProductions.net

“We are a full service catering company for anything from weddings, rehearsal

dinners, birthdays and corporate events to small, private parties and more.”

Katy’s Catering

www. KatysCatering.com

“Your one stop catering service providing farm and sea to table, cooking

on site, large picnics with local foods and pig roast/shrimp boils”

Chad Stapleton Catering

www.ChadStapletonCatering.com

“We offer whole roasted pigs/shrimp boils/fried seafood and pork or beef

carving stations to complete your perfect beach wedding.”

Event Lighting

Fairhope Event Lighting

www.fheventlighting.com

“We combine the highest level of customer service with artistic lighting designs and the

latest in LED technology to turn your wedding into a sensational and sublime event.”

Entertainment & DJs

Boogie Inc.

www.BoogieInc.com

“Personality DJs and outdoor event sound.”

A DJ Connection

www.adjconnection.com

“We provide award winning entertainment with professional DJ and high quality printing

photo booths for your wedding or special event.”

Pensacola Photo Booth

www.PensacolaPhotoBooth.com

“We provide award winning entertainment with professional DJ and high quality printing

Equipment/Party Rentals

Pelican Pete Party Rentals

www.PelicanPetePartyRentals.com

“Your Alabama Gulf Coast Premiere Party and Wedding Rentals”

Florists

Transportation/Limo