To experience the full weekend of events, we would suggest to arrive on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Standard check-in times will be around 4pm so if it's possible for you to arrive on Thursday, this would make it seamless to attend the Friday night bonfire that starts at 4pm, as well as enjoy the beauty of WaterColor during the day! For our NY guests, there are no direct flights. There are various connecting options with a majority of flights through ATL, IAH, and CLT. For our DMV guests, there are direct flights from DCA and BWI to both ECP and VPS. For our FL guests, there are no direct flights from MCO nor MIA, but there are plenty of connecting options through ATL. For our Chicago guests, there are direct flights from MDW and ORD to both ECP and VPS.
The dress code for the wedding is black tie. For men, we ask that you wear a classic tuxedo with a bow tie or black tie. For women, we ask that you wear formal, floor, ankle, or midi length gowns. Colors are encouraged! We will be outside for the ceremony and possibly reception, so please bring a shawl or light jacket, and for heels, please keep in mind, you will be walking on grass. For dress inspiration, please copy and paste to view: https://pin.it/1M0jHFB.
Daytime weather will be comfortable in the low 70s, while evening temperatures may dip into the high 50s. The weather is still warm enough to head to the pool or the beach during the day, but you may wish to bring a light jacket! When attending evening events, consider pants, long dresses, with light outerwear to stay cozy.
Seaside and WaterColor are very accessible by foot. We encourage you to stay within these two locations so that you are walking distance to all weekend events. For Thursday night's welcome event, transportation will not be provided. There are public parking lots and taxi services available (listed within the Travel and Lodging Tab). For Friday night's Bonfire, yes, transportation to/from the beach will be provided from WaterColor and Lodge30A locations. Matt and Emily will be reaching out to share more details on pick-up locations and time. For Saturday's wedding events, transportation to the wedding venue will not be provided but there is parking available on site. Ubers are very limited so we have provided cab/taxi options within the Travel and Lodging Tab. These services provide airport pick ups and after dinner services. You can text to make plans in advance or you can text/call when you need a ride. T30A: 850-687-7999 Transporter 30A Taxi: 850-502-0258 Paradise Taxi: 850-200-2258
This will vary depending on your choice of accommodations. We recommend selecting lodging within WaterColor and Seaside as you'll enjoy the convenience of having events, daily activities, and the beautiful beach all within walking distance. This makes an Uber an economical choice for your transportation needs to/from the airport. However, should you opt for accommodations outside of WaterColor or Seaside, you may wish to rent a car as this will allow you to explore public beach access points that might be further away and when you are there, you can conveniently reach other nearby attractions. There will be parking available at the wedding venue. Please note, Ubers are very limited so we have provided cab/taxi options within the Travel and Lodging Tab. These services provide airport pick ups and after dinner services. You can text to make plans in advance or you can text/call when you need a ride. T30A: 850-687-7999 Transporter 30A Taxi: 850-502-0258 Paradise Taxi: 850-200-2258
- Thursday's welcome event is a post-dinner activity so food will not be provided but the first drink is on us! - Friday's white party bonfire will have apps, dinner, drinks, and dessert. - Saturday's wedding event will have apps, dinner, drinks, and dessert. For any meals that are not provided, please take a look at the Things To Do Tab. We have provided some of our favorite places for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
WaterColor and Seaside are the preferred locations to stay as these two beaches are the most walkable and provide the best options in terms of restaurants, activities, and accessible beach access. We have found that renting a house with a group of people is the most cost efficient option and would provide fun weekend experience. We have provided a list of lodging options for these locations within the "Travel" Tab.
We suggest booking no later than January 2024 (earlier is best). Our wedding weekend falls on Seaside’s annual “Seeing Red” Wine Festival and Veteran’s Day weekend so we anticipate many homes will be booked early into 2024. If you rent through the Seaside Homeowners Collection, you are able to cancel up to 45 days in advance and your deposit will be fully refunded (minus the processing fee which is about $60). For cancellation policies for other home rentals, please review each rental agreement.
All home rentals in WaterColor and Seaside plus guests of the WaterColor Inn and the Court in Seaside will provide wristbands which allow access into guest only amenities and private beach access points. The number of wristbands provided corresponds to the number of people the house states it can hold. Bikes are included as well; Seaside rentals include 2 bikes + helmets (with an option to reserve more) and for WaterColor rentals, the number of bikes varies per house. Free parking is outside every home; typically the main house has 2 parking spots and if the home includes a guest cottage that is typically 1 additional parking spot. Wristbands provide key fob access to WaterColor and Seaside amenities only available to guests, including the beach, tennis/pickleball courts, multiple private pools, hotel beachside bars, gyms, etc. The amenities within WaterColor and Seaside vary and your wristband is particular to the beach you are staying in (so the Seaside wristband will not provide access to WaterColor and vice versa). WaterColor rentals will allow you access to the WaterColor Inn and Resort with beach front pools. Private beach access spots provide complimentary towels and you are able to rent a beach chair (for a fee).
For guests in WaterColor and Seaside neighborhoods, please look within your welcome packet for guest only beach access points as well as beach side pools. For guests staying outside these areas, please ask the hotel front desk staff on the best beach access point for you. This interactive map can provide support as well but please ask Emily/Matt or the front guest staff at your location: https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/beach-bay-access-locations/
Yes, there are hotel rental options and we have listed these options within our “Travel" Tab. If you stay at a hotel within WaterColor (ie WaterColor Inn) or Seaside proper (ie the Court), you will receive the wristbands, as well, providing you with all amenities access listed above. If you stay in a hotel outside of WaterColor or Seaside, (ie Hibiscus Inn or Lodge 30a), you will access the beach through public access spots and can rent bikes and other items through the hotel.
Most of the rental homes in WaterColor and Seaside will not be found within AirBnb or VRBO. Within the "Travel" Tab, we have listed the companies that provide rental options in Seaside and WaterColor. However, you can of course search in AirBnb and VRBO.