Press Release
Wild Dunes Resort, a Destination Hotel located on Charleston's beautiful barrier island, is now offering several alternative wedding packages for couples looking to tie the knot amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether couples are just starting to plan, were forced to cancel their wedding due to quarantining or wishing to renew their vows, the team at Wild Dunes Resort is ready to assist and help lovebirds safely reclaim their big day.
“If present times have taught us anything, it is how to cherish each and every moment with our loved ones,” says Frank Fredericks, managing director at Wild Dunes Resort. “Our spacious and picturesque island resort provides a social-distance friendly place to say, ‘I do,' resulting in a worry-free wedding experience for all parties and memories that will last a lifetime.”
Please see below for more information on Wild Dunes Resort's wedding packages, available accommodations and updated safety protocols:
For many engaged couples, the current COVID-19 pandemic has affected wedding plans—but love always finds a way to conquer all. Couples can choose from an array of charming ceremony and outdoor reception venues, along with delicious menu options customized to fit any palate. This package is designed for small groups and is valid Sunday through Friday with availability on select dates through August 2021.
Package Includes:
- 50% off venue rental fee
- 20% off wedding menus' food and beverage advertised pricing
- Complimentary champagne toast prior to ceremony or at beginning of dinner service
- Complimentary upgrade to a suite for bride and groom throughout stay
- Complimentary wedding night amenity of sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries
- Complimentary tasting for up to four guests
- Complimentary cocktail hour station of crudité and dips
- Complimentary ceremony rehearsal location
- Complimentary use of all in-house tables, chairs, linens, silverware, glassware, plate ware, dance floor, setup, breakdown and staffing
- Access to 1,600 acres of barrier island for wedding photography
- (Optional) Block a minimum of 10 rooms and receive reduced rates for guests upon call-in
Couples can write their next chapter at Wild Dunes Resort with the ultimate elopement experience, solely focused on a forever commitment to one another. This package starts at $2,500 for two, and up to eight additional guests may attend at $50 per person. However, there is a 10-guest maximum, including the couple. This package is available Sunday through Thursday.
Package Includes:
- Personalized assistance in planning the event
- Ocean view beach ceremony option
- Ceremony music, if needed
- Brides bouquet and groom's boutonniere
- Complimentary setup of in-house white folding chairs, if needed
- Complimentary wedding night amenity of sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries
- (Optional) Add on a romantic reception dinner for up to 10 people in Wild Dunes Resort's Coastal Provisions restaurant
- (Optional) Book an overnight stay (or two) for couple and their guests in Wild Dunes Resort's Boardwalk Inn or Village Resort at a discounted rate when booked in association with this package
Marry Micro at Wild Dunes Resort
When it comes to planning the perfect wedding, bigger is not always better. Intimate micro-weddings allow couples to do more with less, focusing on the small touches that make this important day so special. Couples can celebrate alongside their nearest and dearest with Wild Dunes Resort planning the magical day. This package starts at $8,750 for up to 20 guests. Up to 15 additional guests may attend at $175 per person, with a 35-person maximum, including couple. This package is available Sunday through Thursday.
Package Includes:
- Ocean view beach ceremony venue
- Private indoor dining room
- Ceremony coordination and chair set-up
- Ceremony officiant, microphone and music
- Reception speaker and connection for dinner music
- Bridal bouquet, groom's boutonniere and up to five reception floral centerpieces in choice of colors
- Complimentary use of all in-house tables, chairs, linens, silverware, glassware, plate ware, dance floor, setup, breakdown and staffing
- Three-course plated dinner with fish, chicken, or short rib entrée or taste of Charleston or smokehouse buffet
- Complimentary champagne toast as guests are seated
- Two-tier wedding cake
- Two-hour premium open bar
- Complimentary upgrade to a suite for the couple throughout their stay
- Complimentary wedding night amenity of sparkling wine and chocolate covered strawberries
- Complimentary ceremony rehearsal location
- All staff gratuities and taxes
- Access to 1,600 acres of barrier island for wedding photography
- (Optional) Add on an additional hour of open premium bar for $12 per person
- (Optional) Block a minimum of 10 rooms and receive reduced rates for guests upon call-in
Love You A Brunch: Brunch Wedding Package
Wild Dunes Resort believes that brunch has just what it takes to make a wedding memorable. Couples can treat their wedding guests to a brunch for the books, with these incredible enhancements and concessions. There is a minimum of 35 guests in attendance including the couple, and the timeline of the event is based off a 10:30 a.m. ceremony, followed by a three-hour reception. This package is $100 per person plus tax and service charge.
Package Includes:
- Wild Dunes beach or croquet lawn ceremony option
- Wild Dunes croquet lawn or indoor reception option
- Reduced rental fee from $3,500 to $1,000
- Sweetgrass brunch buffet, plus choice of a chef action station: omelet, taco or southern hash
- Three-hour open bar of wine, beer and soft drinks
- Complimentary house mimosa bar with sparkling wine and assorted juices or complimentary house Bloody Mary Bar with Tito's vodka, tomato juice and assorted garnishes
- Complimentary upgrade to a suite for the couple throughout their stay
- Complimentary VIP arrival amenity of sparkling wine and cheese display for bride and groom
- Complimentary ceremony rehearsal location
- Complimentary use of all in-house tables, chairs, linens, silverware, glassware, plate ware, dance floor, setup, breakdown and staffing
- Access to 1,600 acres of barrier island for wedding photography
- (Optional) Block a minimum of 10 rooms and receive reduced rates for guests upon call in
- (Optional) Upgrade bar from beer and wine only to a full premium bar for $12+ per person
Accommodation Options:
Vacation Homes, Condos & Cottage Rentals
Wild Dunes Resort offers more than 240 social distance-friendly vacation rental homes, villas and cottages to choose from. Both the wedding party and guests can enjoy a “home-away-from house” with rentals scattered throughout the resort that were designed to fit every size group, including one to seven-bedroom homes. Locations include oceanfront, marina, boardwalk and golf course views, as well as more residential settings tucked into quaint island communities.
The Village at Wild Dunes
The three-building Village at Wild Dunes is the center of all resort activity and located just a short walk from the pristine Isle of Palms beach and listed wedding venues. Guests can choose from one-, two- and three-bedroom suites and penthouses, all of which are fully furnished and tastefully decorated in the casual elegance of the Lowcountry.
Safety Protocols:
Out of an abundance of caution, Wild Dunes Resort has adopted the Hyatt Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment, which includes rigorous hygiene standards and GBAC STAR(TM) accreditation. From contact-free check-in options and hospital-grade sanitizing practices to strict mask requirements for Resort colleagues and guests, Wild Dunes Resort will continue to implement new practices accordingly; encourage social distancing in all areas of the Resort; and ask that visitors follow safety and health precautions from the State of South Carolina and CDC during their stay.
For more information on weddings, please contact Corina Adaskaveg, Wild Dunes Resort's wedding and event specialist at corina.adaskaveg@destinationhotels.com or call 866.988.1042.
