low key environmentally friendly wedding in Grayton?

sewo97sewo97Beach Crab4 postsJoined Nov 11, '05View profile MessageBeach Crab

Jun 3, '07 · 6:57 PM1,530

Hi all! I'm looking for some wedding advice....

My fiance and I are trying to decide where to get married next summer. I've always wanted to get married in Grayton, but the Red Bar doesn't do summer evening weddings, and D&K is too small (we're looking at 100 people). Is there anywhere else in Grayton (aside from Criollas) that would fit that many people? We're against having a big tent, and I don't think we could rent a big enough house for a 100 person reception. I haven't been down to SoWal in a couple years, so I thought maybe there was something funky and new.

Also, does anyone have any recommendations for a local wedding planner that specializes in (or knows about) low-impact environmentally and socially responsible weddings? We wanted the reception to use mostly local organic ingredients, local flowers, etc.

I've been looking through some of the other wedding posts, and didn't see anything directly on point. Sorry if I missed something obvious that's already been written about this.

Thanks all!

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Kurt

KurtAdminSoWal2,470 postsJoined Oct 15, '04View profile MessageAdmin

Jun 3, '07 · 7:50 PM#2

Congrats!

The first problem with that many people in Grayton is parking, but I have seen nearly that many at Hawk's Nest. It's right on the access. It is 4 stories and most of the ground floor is open with room to set up tables and music. People then gather or mill around the beach, Red Bar, or inside the house and on the massive porches. There is a twin house next to it if you need more room. The owner of Hawk's Nest also has another house with a pool across from the red bar.
www.EmeraldCoastTours.com/hawksnest
www.EmeraldCoastTours.com/hawkslanding

There are some other big ones like Conch Out, Lollygag, and Little Sandy but they might not have room for 100 people.
http://www.emeraldcoasttours.com/186banfillstreet
http://www.emeraldcoasttours.com/17hotzavenue
http://www.floridabeachretreats.com/524defuniakstreet

You might also check out Graytona Lodge which has a large yard on the lake.

For contacts in the area for anything to do with environmental sensitivity I go to Ed & Rachel at www.ShopForTheHealthOfIt.com.

sewo97sewo97Beach Crab4 postsJoined Nov 11, '05View profile MessageBeach CrabAuthor

Jun 3, '07 · 11:08 PM#3

Thanks Kurt!!! Those suggestions sound fantastic. The back yard at the Graytona Lodge is gorgeous. I'll definitely have to give them a call and find out more information.

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Uncle TimmyBeach FanaticBlue Mountain Beach1,013 postsJoined Nov 15, '04View profile MessageBeach Fanatic

Jun 4, '07 · 9:42 AM#4

Also, does anyone have any recommendations for a local wedding planner that specializes in (or knows about) low-impact environmentally and socially responsible weddings? We wanted the reception to use mostly local organic ingredients, local flowers, etc.

Wow, I am impressed.

I hope SoWal will continue to attract people like this.😀

Good luck with your wedding sewo, please come down and visit us more often. We want visitors like you.

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scooterbug44SoWal ExpertSowal16,706 postsJoined May 8, '07View profile MessageSoWal Expert

Jun 4, '07 · 9:49 AM#5

Check out Heart & Soul - they do catering and have many yummy organic dishes.

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6844 West Scenic Hwy 30-A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Ph. 850-267-2335
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