Where You Say I Do
From once upon a time to happily ever after, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach are two of the best kept secrets for beach destination weddings. Say “I do” on sugar-white sand beaches under blue, sunny skies against a backdrop of sparkling turquoise water. The incomparable natural beauty of the island gives brides-to-be a blank palette to plan their dream Alabama beaches wedding.
The Proposal
You have found the one, now it is time to pop the big question! Alabama's beaches have the perfect proposal locations and photographers. Whether you dream of a beach-front proposal, a dinner time proposal, or something a little more unique like a beach picnic, our shores have the perfect location.
The Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
Let's get this party started! Head to our beaches for memorable bachelor and bachelorette parties. Whether its time for a girls' getaway or a guys' trip, we have exactly what your group is looking for. Enjoy time with the guys by golfing one of our 15 area courses or sip some wine with the girls on Alabama's beaches for your pre-wedding getaways.
The Rehearsal Dinner
Whether you prefer a casual location or something a bit more formal, you’ll find plenty of rehearsal dinner options along our shores. Sit down for a delicious seafood dinner after practicing your walk down the aisle or cater dishes from one of your favorite Gulf Shores and Orange Beach restaurants.
The Vows
Are you dreaming of a fairy-tale ceremony in a ballroom filled with beloved family and friends? Would you rather be barefoot on the beach while exchanging vows? No matter your dream wedding, we have the venue for you. When you use a wedding planner, they can help take some of the stress away of finding a minister and other necessitates.
The Reception
You’ve said I do, now it’s time to celebrate! Whether you’ve chosen a beach wedding, or a venue with a reception space included, our area has the perfect reception venue for your special day. From resort ballrooms to intimate outdoor spaces, we can help make your reception a dream come true.
The Honeymoon
If you are looking for a relaxing, secluded place to unwind for a honeymoon, newlyweds flock to our destination as a location that checks all post-wedding boxes. Whether you want to relax on the beach all week, have water adventures, enjoy a dolphin cruise, treat yourselves to couples' spa packages, or discover nature through one of our great hikes, Alabama's beaches have the perfect romantic backdrop to make your honeymoon memorable.
From florists who will bring life to your ceremony space, to bakeries that will design your ideal wedding cake, to wedding planners who will take the entire process off your plate, you can find all wedding services here to make planning your big day easy. With gorgeous white sand beaches and crystal clear water as a backdrop, your beach wedding photos will bring back happy memories and probably a bit of wanderlust every time you see them.
Gulf Shores and Orange Beach also come with several different lodging options, making it easy and accessible for your guests to plan a trip. From beach resorts, beach condos, and beach house rentals, you can easily choose a location that is close to the wedding ceremony and reception.
Looking for a beach wedding permit or marriage license?
Please contact the Gulf State Park by calling 251-948-7275 to discuss a permit. Depending on where you plan to say "I do", please reach out to the City of Gulf Shores or the City of Orange Beach for marriage license information.
