Henderson Beach Resort
Henderson Beach Resort sits on the Gulf coast in Destin, Florida, with sea views and a modern, elegant feel across its guest rooms and event areas.
Henderson Beach Resort is a resort destination wedding venue in Destin, United States, hosting 175 at dinner and 250 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$39,000 (our estimate).
About Henderson Beach Resort
Henderson Beach Resort sits on the Gulf coast in Destin, Florida, with sea views and a modern, elegant feel across its guest rooms and event areas.
The resort hosts both indoor and outdoor weddings, seating up to 250 guests for a ceremony and 175 for a seated dinner, with 150 for standing receptions.
Catering is handled in-house, and accommodation ranges from Gulf View Kings and Pool View Queens to one-bedroom suites sleeping up to six.
The nearest airport is VPS, which we estimate is around 30 minutes away by road.
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Our family of 22 stayed at The Henderson in June 2026, and it truly couldn’t have been a better experience! Each family had their own condo, and our group ranged in age from 1 to 67 years old. There was something for everyone.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 175 guests
- Standing reception
- 150 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 250 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 170 rooms
- Room types
- 21 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$39,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$175 to US$275 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Music until
- 10:00 p.m.
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- VPS, 30 min by car
- Parking
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Bring your own wine
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Coastal resort setting on the Gulf, with ocean and Gulf view room categories
- Seats up to 250 for a ceremony and 175 for a seated dinner
- Outdoor ceremonies available, plus indoor meeting and banquet space
- In-house catering provided by the resort
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- VPS · about 30 min by carVenue website
Guests fly into VPS.
- Direct line
- (855) 702-3087
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
The resort seats up to 250 guests for a ceremony and 175 for a seated dinner, with capacity for 150 standing.
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are offered, and the resort has both indoor and outdoor options, including meeting and banquet space.
Is catering provided by the venue?+
Yes, catering is in-house at Henderson Beach Resort.
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
VPS is the nearest airport. We estimate the transfer takes around 30 minutes.
What accommodation is available for our wedding party?+
Room types include Pool View, Courtyard View, Ocean View and Gulf View rooms with king or two queen beds (most sleeping up to 4), accessible rooms, studio suites, and one-bedroom or two-queen suites sleeping up to 6. Pricing is likely quoted in USD, and wedding costs are typically estimated per head.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 175 guests
“Named for the quintessentially charming beach town, the Destin Ballroom offers elegance and flexibility. Two convenient breakout rooms can accommodate up to 175 guests.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 150 guests
“Generously accommodates 75 seated guests or 150 mingling guests.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 250 guests
“A spacious and elegant outdoor venue, this romantic landscape is reminiscent of a traditional European piazza, complete with a distinguished fountain. Accommodates up to 250 guests.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 170 rooms
“All 170 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like furnished balconies and air conditioning.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 21 listed
“Pool View Room with Two Queen Beds”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Gather for a scenic ceremony, reception or cocktails on our lush green lawn overlooking Henderson Beach State Park.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Let our team help you set the stage for an extraordinary gathering in one of Florida’s most captivating locations, with charming contemporary venues, customized catering, and effortless team activities.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“Henderson Beach Resort does not permit any food or beverage to be brought onto the property from outside sources or the removal of any food after the functions.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: No
“The Florida State Liquor Commission regulates the sales and service of alcoholic beverages and Henderson Beach Resort is the only licensee authorized to sell and serve alcoholic beverages on the premises.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“The dining terrace accommodates an additional 64 guests, and the bar accommodates up to 40 guests.”
Read the source for bar on siteMusic until: 10:00 p.m.
“Destin town ordinance requires all outdoor functions to end at 10:00 p.m.”
Read the source for music untilPets: Yes
“Select rooms and all suites at Henderson Beach Resort are dog-friendly.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“Children are welcome”
Read the source for childrenNearest airport: VPS, 30 min by car
“VPS”
Read the source for nearest airportParking: Yes
“Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)”
Read the source for parkingGuest transport: Yes
“There’s also a fleet of shuttles and luxury cars to whisk you off to nearby attractions or wherever else you wish.”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Divisible into three sections, the Crystal Ballroom is perfectly suited for dinner, dancing, and meetings.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Gather for a scenic ceremony, reception or cocktails on our lush green lawn overlooking Henderson Beach State Park.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“Divisible into three sections, the Crystal Ballroom is perfectly suited for dinner, dancing, and meetings.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Discover nearly 30,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space on the Emerald Coast.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Private beach area”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Dogs are not permitted inside our restaurants, at The Henderson Spa, or on our pool decks.”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“Say “I do” against a backdrop of endlessly blue skies, shimmering Gulf waters, and the storied charm of our Emerald Coast retreat.”
Read the source for sea viewBeach on foot: Yes
“Gather on 300 feet of pristine white sand on our private beach.”
Read the source for beach on footGardens: Yes
“Fitness classes and yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa also has shopping on site, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and a garden.”
Read the source for gardens