Please see Wedding Weekend Timeline for all event start times, locations, shuttle info, and attire!
Sean Collins
Allison Altenberger
Sean Collins
Allison Altenberger
May 10, 2024
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Wedding Weekend Timeline
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Pickleball
9:00 am - 11:00 am
53 Bayside Tennis Court, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Casual, come and go as you want! We will put together a tourney or round-robin play 2v2. We should have at least 2 courts going for 1.5-2hours. There will be extra paddles and balls to borrow, but if you have your own they encourage you bring with you!
Concert at Baytowne Wharf Lawn
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
9300 Baytowne Wharf Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Right next to Rum Runners The Wednesday Night Concert Series returns to Baytowne! Sit back and relax, and enjoy live entertainment. The concert series will feature both local and regional talent from a variety of genres. Concert begins at 7pm on the Events Plaza Stage.
Rum Runner's Piano Bar
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
130 Fishermans Cv, Sandestin, FL 32550
We will be hanging around Baytowne Wharf/gathering post-dinner for some live music and good company! Come by if you're around! *Come and go, grab a table or hang around the bar. Not a formal/hosted event*
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Golf with the Groom
8:30 am
Reach out to Sean if interested in joining!
Beach Party 'The Night Before'
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
907 Scenic Gulf Drive, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Attire: Beach casual/cocktail (sundresses, jumpsuits/rompers fun colors and prints ideal for the ladies. For the men, pants or shorts with button downs/pullovers/polos or a sports jacket is good too! We will be on the ocean/sand. No shoes, no problem!
Location at "Scenic Gulf Drive Miramar Regional Access Point" 907 Scenic Gulf Drive About 5 minute drive from Sandestin/Hotel Effie, just past Surf Hut and the Embassy Suites. See 'Eat & Drink' under FAQs list for dinner suggestions that evening before we gather for the welcome party. We will have a few light bites and cocktails, beer, and wine to enjoy from 7-9pm. Transportation: No transportation will be provided, please coordinate drivers or Ubers. If driving rental or personal vehicles, note Beach Parking Spots may be limited, but Surf Hut is a large parking lot .3 miles down.
Friday, May 10, 2024
Ceremony
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
259 Miramar Beach Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Formal attire or dressy-cocktail (dark or light suits are welcomed) Reception will be held on a grassy lawn, so plan your shoes accordingly.
Shuttle will be running from Hotel Effie to Resurrection Catholic Church, approx 36-40 passengers each trip. To Resurrection Catholic Church: Trip #1 at 1:30pm Trip #2 at 2:00pm (last pick up) *10 minute drive from Sandestin/Hotel Effie* Back to Hotel Effie: Trip #1 3:30pm Trip #2 4:00pm *10 minute drive from Sandestin/Hotel Effie*
Freshen Up
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
1 Grand Sandestin Boulevard, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Shuttle will take guests back to Hotel Effie to freshen up and grab a drink at the hotel bar or rooftop before walking over to The Grand Lawn for Cocktail Hour at 4:30pm.
Cocktail Hour
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
9700 Grand Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Formal attire or dressy-cocktail (dark or light suits are welcomed) Reception will be held on a grassy lawn, so plan your shoes accordingly.
Join us for a cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres followed by a strolling dinner (stationed-style reception)!
Dinner & Dancing
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
9700 Grand Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Formal attire or dressy-cocktail (dark or light suits are welcomed) Reception will be held on a grassy lawn, so plan your shoes accordingly.
Join us for a cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres followed by a strolling dinner (stationed-style reception)!
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Enjoy Sandestin!!!
8:00 am
Free day to enjoy Sandestin's Beach & Golf Resort properties on your own or link up to reminisce on the wedding day. See you around Baytowne, the beach bars, or rooftop pool at Effie! Thank you for making our wedding one of the best day of our lives! Safe travels home!
So much to do!
Beach
Hotel Effie Guests Experience the stunning emerald-green water of the Gulf of Mexico at Hotel Effie's beach. After making your reservation, take a ride on our private shuttle, where you're then escorted to your location. Unwind and be inspired by the sound of crashing waves in luxury beach chairs, and enjoy a complimentary towel and bottled water. Beach chairs can be rented at Sandestin Beach through the Beach Concierge on a daily basis from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Sandestin shuttle operates from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Ara Rooftop Pool
Relax by Hotel pool or enjoy an interactive game space, featuring giant chess, Connect Four, cornhole, etc. Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, delicious food, and convenient poolside service. With panoramic views overlooking Sandestin, The Village of Baytowne Wharf and Choctawhatchee Bay
Baytowne Wharf Boulevard
Located along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Sandestin, The Village of Baytowne Wharf features an array of boutiques, eateries, galleries, and nightlife fun
Tennis & Pickleball
Sandestin Guests After 11am: One hour of complimentary tennis court time each day. Racquet provided. Before 11am: $12 per person/hour After dark: $6 per person/hour Pickleball court time $5 per person/hour Non-registered guests: Call for programs and pricing 800-622-1038
Golf Courses
Hotel Effie guests receive a discount on golf rates at the resort. Prices per person are as follows (including a cart and range balls before play, +7% tax): Links: $91 Baytowne: $91 Raven: $125 Burnt Pine (limited availability): $169
Spa Lilliana
Located in Hotel Effie Facials, scrubs, and massages, as well as manicures and pedicure
Bikes
Bike across the beautifully landscaped grounds. Guests receive two complimentary 4-hour bike rentals daily. Call 850-267-6363
FAQs
Question
Sandestin Property Map
Answer
Download the Sandestin app on iPhone or Android for full list of experiences, amenities, maps, weather, etc. https://www.sandestin.com/about/resort-map
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Sandestin Guest Amenities
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Sandestin Guests enjoy these exclusive perks and extras, just present your resort card! 2 complimentary 4-hour bicycle rentals each day of your stay 1-hour free kayak rentals and 1 hour of boogie boards, weather permitting Free access to the Sandestin Fitness Center (Next to Baytowne Marina) Tennis Courts and Pickleball Courts (1 hour of free Sandestin tennis court time per unit) Baytowne Marina (Bikes and Kayaks, Jet Skis, Paddleboard, Marina Bar & Grill) Free access to 4 pools Free resort tram service Preferred beach parking Beach Chair Rental Rent two beach chairs and an umbrella for the day at the Beach Concierge. The rental hut on the beach is open daily from 9am - 5pm (seasonally, weather permitting). Call 850-267-8171 for pricing and more information Towel Service Bring your own beach towels or purchase Sandestin towels when you make your chair reservations with the Beach Concierge.
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Getting Around
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Golf carts and bikes are the the norm on Sandestin. Select units come with golf carts, but guests are welcome to drive their own cars throughout the resort. Sandestin also provides guests with complimentary trams that run from the beach to the bay. Present your resort card for access to the tram and download Sandestin® app for a map of all tram stops
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In-Town Drivers and Airport Shuttles
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Coastal Time Transportation Kay Smitley 850-896-3032 info@gocoastaltime.com 30A Airport Shuttle - 850-624-1009 https://30aairportshuttle.com/ Beachside Express Shuttle – 850-685-3586 https://www.beachsideexpress.com/santa-rosa-beach-airport-shuttle/ Shuttle by the Sea – Brenda - 850-238-7365 Bluewater Shuttle - 850-258-1221 https://www.bluewaterairportshuttle.com/ Sunshine Shuttle - 850-650-6333 https://www.sunshineshuttle.com/ Kraig Livecche – 850-387-5479 30A local Uber Driver Jeff Denham – 850-920-8235 Airport Shuttle by Jeff 30A car service – Karrie - 850-276-1593 Local Uber Driver Pam Thorsted – 850-814-0111 - Uber Driver https://www.facebook.com/pam.thorsted Chris – 850-585-7227 Destin Car Company Randy Gordy - 706-499-7035 randykgordy@gmail.com 30A on Demand Transportation - 850-714-300 Jay Worlds - (229) 220-2710 Go Vetted https://www.govetted.com/
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Dinner Recs before Welcome Party @ the beach
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Ovide (in Hotel Effie) Marina Bar (casual, in Sandestin) Surf Hut (on the ocean, walkable to welcome party) Grand Boulevard: The Craft Bar Tommy Bahama's Vinti'j Cantina Laredo Tuscany (Italian) Seagars (in Hilton property, $$$)
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Wedding Day Attire
Answer
Formal attire or dressy-cocktail (dark or light suits are welcomed) Reception will be held on a grassy lawn, so plan your shoes accordingly.
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Wedding Day Shuttle
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Departure from Hotel Effie to Resurrection Church and post-ceremony pick-up back to Hotel Effie Bar (TLB or Ara Rooftop) before the Cocktail Hour & Reception at the Grand Lawn. More to come on departure times! If you choose to drive your car, we will provide parking instructions.
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Beach Access
Answer
The Beach House Restaurant: Address: 4009 S Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 There are two pedestrian walkways to the beach from this parking lot. One is located between the Hilton and The Beach House Restaurant (East walkway) and the other is located on the west side of The Beach House Restaurant. There are restrooms available on the ground floor of the Hilton, just off of the East pedestrian walkway.
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Eat & Drink
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20+ restaurants across Sandestin resort grounds. Hotel Effie restaurants: Ovide ($$), appetizers and drinks at TLB (The Lobby Bar), hand-crafted cocktails and small bites at Ara Rooftop Pool & Lounge, and Sweetbay Coffee. Water-front experience: The Beach House Restaurant overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Scenic Baytowne Marina at the Bay for gorgeous sunsets atMarina Bar & Grill Tiki Bar at Barefoot's Beachside (right on the beach, at Hilton Resort) 2.2 miles The Surf Hut (seafood, casual) 3.1 miles (next to Welcome Party location) Vint'j (Wine Bar, cozy, very good) 1.3 miles Emeril's Coastal Kitchen 1.3 miles Tommy Bahamas 1.4 miles Cantina Laredo 1.4 miles Ocean Club 1.4 miles Tuscany Bistro 1.5 miles Wine Bar 1.5 miles Craft Bar 1.5 miles Bijoux 1.6 miles Seagar's Steak House (upscale, dressy, $$$) 2.2 miles
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Breakfast/Brunch
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The Donut Hole (5 minutes down Hwy 98)- A must go! Black Bear Bread Cafe (Grand Boulevard) Bistrology Another Broken Egg Cafe The Bistro Maple Street Biscuit
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Tiki & Beach Bars on Sandestin
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The Beach House Restaurant: Address: 4009 S Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Riptide Tiki Bar is located at the resort's beach access point and is open to all resort guests. The Westwinds Tiki Bar is located at the Westwinds condo pool deck and only accessible to Westwinds guests only. Riptide - 4009 S Sandestin Blvd. Miramar Beach, FL 32550 Westwinds - 4781 Westwinds Dr. Miramar Beach, FL 32550
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Bars & Late Night
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(0.4 miles from Hotel Effie) Rum Runners Piano Bar (2am) Hammerheads (10pm) Poppy's Crazy Lobster (9pm) Roberto's Pizzeria and Sports Bar (10pm) Slick Lips Seafood and Oyster Bar (10pm) Village Door (Dance Bar open 8:30-2am)
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Live Music
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Every night in Hotel Effie Lobby Bar ~7-11pm
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Pizza
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Pizza by the Sea (8pm) Buffalo Jack's (9pm) Lost Pizza (9pm) Fat Clemenza's (10pm) Roberto's Pizzeria (10pm) Grimaldi's (10pm) Marcos Pizza (11pm) Domino's (12am) Pizza Hut (12am)
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Chocolate Chip Cookies every day at 5pm
Answer
Located in Hotel Effie Lobby
Wedding Party
Amy Altenberger
Maid of Honor
Younger sister of the Bride
Tyler Kuhl
Best Man
Long time friend of the Groom Pendleton since '03, Purdue Sigma Chi, Chicago roommates
Registry
Crate & Barrel
Amazon
Target
Anthropologie
Travel & Stay
Flight
Getting Here
Drive Time: Indy approx 11.5 hours and Chicago approx 14 hours Airports VPS 35 min (Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport) ECP 49 min (Panama City Beach) PNS 95 min (Pensacola) Rental cars are a great option to have, but if you don't want to do this once you are on property there is a Sandestin free tram service, golf cart rentals, bikes, Uber rides, etc. We will have a shuttle coming and going from Hotel Effie on Wedding Day!
Hotel
Hotel Effie
Altenberger/Collins Room Block Rate: Deluxe King/Double Queen Rooms $339/night Book Online via our Link: https://be.synxis.com/?Hotel=9152&Chain=10237&arrive=2024-05-09&depart=2024-05-12&adult=1&child=0&group=050924ALT Need help? 1) Contact the group reservations team by email groupreservations-effie@hoteleffie.com 2) Email CAMERON CHIARO at Geaux Beyond Travel directly if you need any assistance or wish to book a higher room category. She can work with the Effie team to secure those rates directly on your behalf! cameron@geauxbeyondtravel.com www.geauxbeyondtravel.com
Discount Code - 050924ALT
House Or Rental
Rentals
Sandestin Property Map: https://www.sandestin.com/about/resort-map Bayside Condos - Look for rentals with golf carts!!! Near Hotel Effie, The Grand Lawn (Reception), and Baytowne Wharf: 1. The Grand *Collins fam and many other friends/fam staying here!* 2. Elation 3. Lasata 4. Observation Point North 5. Market Street Inn 6. Pilot House Beachside Condos 1. Westwinds (on ocean) *Altenberger fam staying here!* 2. Beachside One (on ocean) 3. Beachside Two (on ocean) Houses (Neighborhoods): 1. Inspiration Drive (Fairmont) 2. Villa Lago 3. 360 Blue Rental Homes (on beach) *Visit websites like: Sandestin Beach and Golf Resort, VRBO, My Vacation Haven, Flipkey, Vacasa, Five Star Properties, Destin FL Rental, Beach Blue, Airbnb* Hotels: 1. Hotel Effie (Room Block Hotel) 2. Marriott Courtyard 1.1 miles from Hotel Effie 2. Hilton Sandestin (on ocean) 2.2 miles from Hotel Effie