Welcome Party: Margaritaville, 76 Harbor Blvd. Destin, FL 32541 Nuptial Mass: Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 307 Beach Dr, Destin, FL 32541 Cocktail Hour and Reception: Emerald Grande Hotel, 10 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
Our reception venue, the Emerald Grande Resort, is 15 miles from the Destin - Fort Walton Beach (VPS) Airport. Corpus Christi Catholic Church and the Emerald Grande are just a short 6 minute drive apart. Guests are welcome to use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft that run about $5-$16 one way. Those rates are standard for any hotel in the area to and from the church. Local taxi services, rental cars, or car-share app like Turo are other options for your convenience.
Complimentary parking is available at the Emerald Grande Hotel on Friday and Saturday evenings for all wedding guests. Simply inform the attendants upon exiting that you are attending Amy and Angelo's Wedding.
Weather permitting our Cocktail Hour will be held outside on the Captain's Deck of the Emerald Grande, overlooking Destin Harbor. Our reception will be held inside the Grande Ballroom.
Children are welcome at the Welcome Party and Nuptial Mass. Please note that Cocktail Hour and the Reception are adults only, with exceptions made for members of the wedding party and newborns. Childcare services are available through Angelfish Babysitting Services. Sitters can meet at hotels, airbnbs, vacation rentals, etc. To Book: Call or text: +1 (850) 797-3100 Visit: angelfishservices.com Rates $30 – 1–2 children $35 – 3 children $40 – 4 children $45 – 5 children $50 – 6 children Note: If caring for 3 children under age 2, two sitters will be required. Discount Code Book through Joselyn at +1 (850) 797-3100 and mention code "Federer Manzo Wedding" and receive 10% off your booking! Details & Policies - 4-hour minimum per booking (single-night bookings only) - Nanny share available if booking with friends - Payment can be made through the Angelfish site or directly through Joselyn - All nannies and babysitters are paid through Angelfish Services Your Sitter One week before your booking date, you'll receive: A photo and short biography of your sitter A direct text message from the sitter to introduce themselves All Angelfish caregivers are: CPR certified Have passed comprehensive background checks Have 2+ years of professional experience
Guests of the Emerald Grande and their companions can enjoy access to the private beach. Simply present your room key card at the small hut near the dock behind Harry T’s before boarding the Emerald Grande Shuttle Boat. The shuttle operates approximately every 20 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the final return trip at 5:30 p.m.