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Barefoot On The Beach, Black Tie In The Ballroom Or Sailing At Sunset: Destination Wedding Dreams Come True At Boca Raton Resort


Waterfront Paradise With Private Beach, Lavish Gardens, Alhambra-Inspired Spa, Yacht
Marina, Championship Golf & Tennis for Memorable Wedding Weekends

What bride doesn't dream of a fairy tale wedding? Whether she envisions layers of elegant tulle, barefoot beach chic or a yachter's fantasy, the wedding planners at Florida's exclusive Boca Raton Resort & Club can make her highly personal destination wedding dreams come true amid a private paradise brimming with exquisite architecture from its glamorous 1926 heritage, acres of manicured gardens, half-mile stretch of private beach, marina and the Resort's weddings and floral design team, Boca by Design.

With a variety of elegant ballrooms and picture-perfect indoor and outdoor settings to host small, intimate or large gatherings, the rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon, wedding ceremony, reception or day-after brunch can all be orchestrated so that guests comfortably dine, dance and celebrate.
Each Boca Raton Resort & Club wedding is completely customized. Here are a few signature wedding dreams that can become a reality:

Boca Raton Resort's Barefoot at the Beach Club Wedding Weekend

  • One-half mile of private Atlantic Beach at the doorstep of the newly redesigned Boca Beach Club is the idyllic spot for the bride and her groom to say their vows and perhaps even take a celebratory dip in the surf adjacent to the custom sand sculptures that depict special icons from the couple's life
  • A casual pre-wedding clambake and bonfire on the beach is the perfect prelude to kick off the celebration in beach chic style
  • The new oceanfront Dunes Ballroom can be the scene for a casually elegant reception after the wedding ceremony on the beach, with innovative presentation stations that can include made-to-order sushi from famed Iron Chef Morimoto's Sushi Bar, a Serendipity Restaurant dessert bar with their famous frrrozen hot chocolate
  • A private poolside cabana with full bath, flat screen television, refrigerator and WiFi throughout the weekend offers private butler service and unrivalled access to the ocean and three signature pools
  • A one-bedroom Ocean Vista suite, with striking views of the ocean and pool oasis, is the ideal wedding suite
  • Weekend adventures for the wedding party and guests can include ocean jet skiing, parasailing, kayaking, diving and more
  • Priced from $12,500 for 50 wedding guests and includes Beach Club Suite and Beach Club Cabana with butler for two nights, My Wedding Day Salon package, wedding ceremony on the beach with white chairs and bamboo canopy, Dunes Ballroom and terrace for one hour cocktail reception, 4-course dinner, wedding cake and Champagne toast.


Boca Resort's Black Tie Yacht Club Wedding Weekend
  • The Resort's elegant and intimate waterfront Yacht Club complete with rich décor inspired by a Venetian Palace and overlooking the private marina on the Intracoastal Waterway is perfect for modern day brides with a love of water and sophisticated flair
  • A pre-wedding Champagne cruise aboard an historic yacht can set the mood for friends and family
  • The black-tie wedding ceremony can be held on the Yacht Club's waterfront Venetian Terrace, followed by a cocktail reception with photos by the marble fountain and then a glamorous dinner in the Yacht Tower's Venetian Room for up to 180 guests
  • Boca by Design can arrange for gliding gondoliers to serenade the cocktail party as guests sip Champagne from Venetian glass flutes, or provide bejeweled masks for guests to don as they feast on bounty from the sea and more
  • Couples who are boating enthusiasts with a yacht of their own may enjoy a private marina slip for the duration of the wedding so that the adored vessel can serve as the wedding party's hospitality suite complete with 24-hour room service and high speed Internet access
  • One of the romantic Yacht Club suites is the perfect wedding retreat, and the Executive Suite features 2,400-sq. ft. with a formal parlor, full kitchen, elegant dining room, master bedroom with plush bedding and a sweeping dockside terrace with views of the marina
  • Weekend activities can include sail and fishing charters or restorative treatments such as Palazzo Ritual Baths in the evocative Alhambra-inspired Spa Palazzo
  • Priced from $13,500 for 45 guests and includes Yacht Club Suite with Lounge access for two nights, two-hour catamaran cruise with wine and light snacks for 45 people, My Wedding Day Salon package, Wedding Ceremony on the Yacht Club Terrace with chairs, bridal bouquet and boutonniere, Yacht Club Terrace and Ballroom one-hour cocktail reception, 4-course dinner, wedding cake, wine service and Champagne toast.


Boca Raton Resort & Club Destination Wedding Specialists and Services:
  • Signature Weddings which include cocktail reception, customized lunch or dinner menus, wine service, Champagne toast and custom-designed wedding cake by the Resort's pastry chef
  • Boca By Design, the Resort's weddings and event design team with wedding planners available by appointment
  • Acclaimed Spa and Salon Palazzo for the bridal party's preparations in the Salon or in the bridal suite, that can include hair, makeup and nail services as well as pre- or post-wedding massages
  • Award-winning catering services, offering customized menus to suit the tastes of the most discerning brides, including designer cakes of all styles
  • Scene-setting details that include
  1. A selection of exquisite linens, china, glass and silver
  2. Grand floral arrangements and centerpiece design
  3. Photography and video production
  4. Entertainment
  5. Limousine and private car services, including charters


To learn more about destination weddings at Boca Raton Resort & Club, visit their website at www.bocaresort.com/weddings or contact George Petrocelli at (561) 447-3060.
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