Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
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About This Vendor
The ultimate setting for a beach celebration
Nestled along the sparkling coast of Hilton Head Island, SC, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is a stunning beach wedding venue. This enchanting setting features many ways to ensure your day is unforgettable, from saying "I do" on the beach to romantic wedding photos under timeless oak trees and elevated dining experiences. Whether planning an intimate get-together or a grand soiree, the resort's award-winning wedding specialists will make your vision come to life. With a selection of gorgeous event spaces to choose from, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort invites you and your beloved to pick the perfect backdrop for your ceremony and reception. Each venue is unique and characterful, providing memorable atmospheres for unforgettable moments. For a little shelter from the elements, the Centre Court Pavilion hosts celebrations with a relaxed yet refined appeal for 120 guests. This covered pavilion allows you to breathe the fresh sea air while enjoying the comfort of an indoor setting, acting as a blank canvas for your theme. Couples seeking a beachside wedding adore The Dunes House, where the outdoor deck boasts breathtaking ocean views and surrounding greenery. 120 loved ones can join you for a celebration in the open air with endless skies and glistening waves. Golf lovers may be drawn to the exquisite Veranda at Arthur Hills, set on the championship golf course. Recently renovated for the utmost comfort and prestige, this gorgeous space can host 160 guests and features sliding glass windows and a patio overlooking the verdant lawn. More intimate occasions call for Alexander's Restaurant & Wine Bar, where 40 of your nearest and dearest can gather for a delicious meal with lagoon views. The entire restaurant can be booked for 120 guests. Dunes Catering & Events, the hotel's in-house catering service, has been serving Hilton Head Island weddings since 2000. Let Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort's professional wedding planners worry about the details so you don't have to. Couples can reach out to secure their date and discuss their desires for the perfect wedding package.
Amenities & Details
Ceremony Area, Covered Outdoors Space, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 150
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service
SettingsBallroom, Beach, Waterfront, Restaurant, Tented, Trees
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Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort Reviews
Jennifer Lineberry (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2022
We couldn't be happier with choosing Palmetto Dunes, The Dunes House. The staff set the standard for the best service ever! I wish I could hire them for everything, from the Catering coordinator Tim to our Event coordinator Sarah. They made the day perfect. The service staff quickly became friends to all guests making the evening so much fun! The FOOD was amazing and the setting was perfect. They helped with all our needs on set up and décor. I never needed anything, impeccable service! We are so grateful!
Reviewed on 17-05-2022
Wedding Date 07-05-2022
We couldn't be happier with choosing Palmetto Dunes, The Dunes House. The staff set the standard for the best service ever! I wish I could hire them for everything, from the Catering coordinator Tim to our Event coordinator Sarah. They made the day perfect. The service staff quickly became friends to all guests making the evening so much fun! The FOOD was amazing and the setting was perfect. They helped with all our needs on set up and décor. I never needed anything, impeccable service! We are so grateful!
Reviewed on 17-05-2022
Hayle Caicco (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-07-2021
This place was absolutely amazing! My wedding expectations were completely exceeded and both Courtney and Chelsea were incredible! Booking a destination wedding was a bit nerve racking but working with Courtney I was instantly put at ease. She was very professional and was incredibly personable which was amazing. With their help I was able to plan the wedding the of my dreams from a distance. The process was also rather stress free and I know that wouldn’t have been possible without them. I personally used the Dunes House for the event and cannot say enough good things about the entire experience. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a wonderful experience while planning the day of their dreams!
Reviewed on 15-08-2021
Wedding Date 29-07-2021
This place was absolutely amazing! My wedding expectations were completely exceeded and both Courtney and Chelsea were incredible! Booking a destination wedding was a bit nerve racking but working with Courtney I was instantly put at ease. She was very professional and was incredibly personable which was amazing. With their help I was able to plan the wedding the of my dreams from a distance. The process was also rather stress free and I know that wouldn’t have been possible without them. I personally used the Dunes House for the event and cannot say enough good things about the entire experience. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a wonderful experience while planning the day of their dreams!
Reviewed on 15-08-2021
Darian Gist (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-03-2021
Courtney and Jocelyn are spectacular! Both women made the wedding planning process a breeze. They were quick to reply to emails and answered all of our questions. Courtney was so attentive and detail oriented from start to finish! I would highly recommend the venue based off these two ladies alone!The venue itself is just gorgeous! Exactly what you envision for a beach wedding. Very clean, classic and simple!Planning the wedding from out of state could have been a challenge but with such great coordinators and a stunning venue it was very simple. I would recommend Palmetto Dunes to anyone looking for a beach wedding!
Reviewed on 31-03-2021
Wedding Date 27-03-2021
Courtney and Jocelyn are spectacular! Both women made the wedding planning process a breeze. They were quick to reply to emails and answered all of our questions. Courtney was so attentive and detail oriented from start to finish! I would highly recommend the venue based off these two ladies alone!The venue itself is just gorgeous! Exactly what you envision for a beach wedding. Very clean, classic and simple!Planning the wedding from out of state could have been a challenge but with such great coordinators and a stunning venue it was very simple. I would recommend Palmetto Dunes to anyone looking for a beach wedding!
Reviewed on 31-03-2021
Cecille Stafford (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-08-2020
We had our wedding there in August 2020 and it couldn't have gone any better thanks to the help of Courtney & Jocelyn. They were so great to work with from beginning to end - always prompt to respond to my questions and had such great recommendations based on past weddings they've hosted. They were able to follow my decoration instructions just how I envisioned it and as if I had set it up myself.When the weather was looking not so great all morning Courtney was in touch with me and was very honest, but ultimately left the decision up to me and let me know of the hard 'stay or move' deadline. We ended up lucking out and it was a perfect overcast night. I really appreciate Courtney taking charge where needed, but leaving it up to us to make the final call.We were originally planned for April 2020, but COVID got in the way. Courtney was the one to break the news to me about having to postpone, but was very sympathetic and provided us with a list of available dates very quickly. Having to re-plan a wedding during a pandemic is stressful enough, but they were both very creative in switching up plans and providing alternatives for us. It ultimately ended up being just what we had hoped for.My husband and I have walked past a few weddings on the beach in front of the Dunes House in our many trips to the island and knew immediately that is where we wanted to get married. We didn't look at any other venues. Surprisingly the beach goers sitting around nearby were very respectful during our ceremony (only about 15 minutes) and even turned their chairs around to watch and cheered for us at the end. It made the whole experience even more exciting!
Reviewed on 31-08-2020
Wedding Date 22-08-2020
We had our wedding there in August 2020 and it couldn't have gone any better thanks to the help of Courtney & Jocelyn. They were so great to work with from beginning to end - always prompt to respond to my questions and had such great recommendations based on past weddings they've hosted. They were able to follow my decoration instructions just how I envisioned it and as if I had set it up myself.When the weather was looking not so great all morning Courtney was in touch with me and was very honest, but ultimately left the decision up to me and let me know of the hard 'stay or move' deadline. We ended up lucking out and it was a perfect overcast night. I really appreciate Courtney taking charge where needed, but leaving it up to us to make the final call.We were originally planned for April 2020, but COVID got in the way. Courtney was the one to break the news to me about having to postpone, but was very sympathetic and provided us with a list of available dates very quickly. Having to re-plan a wedding during a pandemic is stressful enough, but they were both very creative in switching up plans and providing alternatives for us. It ultimately ended up being just what we had hoped for.My husband and I have walked past a few weddings on the beach in front of the Dunes House in our many trips to the island and knew immediately that is where we wanted to get married. We didn't look at any other venues. Surprisingly the beach goers sitting around nearby were very respectful during our ceremony (only about 15 minutes) and even turned their chairs around to watch and cheered for us at the end. It made the whole experience even more exciting!
Reviewed on 31-08-2020
Stephanie Olshansky (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-05-2019
We had our wedding in May 2019 at the Dunes House. Courtney and the whole team were great to work with from the beginning to end. We live in Pennsylvania and had to do a lot of planning over email and short trips down to HHI. Courtney did an amazing job and made our day as stress free as possible. We had our ceremony on the beach in front of the Dunes House and it was nice that our guests only had to walk a few steps to the reception. Overall, Courtney and her team made the wedding go as planned and how we envisioned it. We highly recommend the Dunes House for a ceremony and reception.
Reviewed on 10-10-2019
Wedding Date 16-05-2019
We had our wedding in May 2019 at the Dunes House. Courtney and the whole team were great to work with from the beginning to end. We live in Pennsylvania and had to do a lot of planning over email and short trips down to HHI. Courtney did an amazing job and made our day as stress free as possible. We had our ceremony on the beach in front of the Dunes House and it was nice that our guests only had to walk a few steps to the reception. Overall, Courtney and her team made the wedding go as planned and how we envisioned it. We highly recommend the Dunes House for a ceremony and reception.
Reviewed on 10-10-2019
Stephanie Reese (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Courtney and Jocelyn were fabulous to work with! Courtney was attentive to all details and highly responsive during the planning stage! Jocelyn ensured everything came together perfectly during the rehearsal dinner as well as the ceremony and reception after! What a great experience with this group after being so nervous planning from another city! Would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get married on HHI!
Reviewed on 16-08-2019
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Courtney and Jocelyn were fabulous to work with! Courtney was attentive to all details and highly responsive during the planning stage! Jocelyn ensured everything came together perfectly during the rehearsal dinner as well as the ceremony and reception after! What a great experience with this group after being so nervous planning from another city! Would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get married on HHI!
Reviewed on 16-08-2019
Emily Supenia (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-05-2019
Our wedding ceremony was on the Dunes House beach and reception on the deck at The Dunes House. It was absolutely perfect. We couldn’t have imagined it any better! Courtney worked with us throughout the entire process to make sure everything went off without a hitch. She was wonderful to work with! She was very responsive and helpful throughout all of the months of planning. She and her team coordinated everything from setup to takedown the day of, and it went flawlessly. I did not have to worry about a thing on wedding day. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I walked into The Dunes House- it was so perfect! More perfect than I ever imagined it would be! The food was delicious, and desserts fabulous! The bartenders and waiters were all great. We spent a beautiful evening dancing on the deck by the ocean under the stars! It was truly like a fairytale! The only negative piece to share had more to do with Palmetto Dunes Resort itself and not so much the wedding crew. Our guests had difficulty with parking at the Dunes House even through it was a private event. I also thought it was quite cumbersome that I had to coordinate to get gate access for all of our guests to get into the resort. We had family members that arrived early and couldn’t get through.
Reviewed on 24-05-2019
Wedding Date 14-05-2019
Our wedding ceremony was on the Dunes House beach and reception on the deck at The Dunes House. It was absolutely perfect. We couldn’t have imagined it any better! Courtney worked with us throughout the entire process to make sure everything went off without a hitch. She was wonderful to work with! She was very responsive and helpful throughout all of the months of planning. She and her team coordinated everything from setup to takedown the day of, and it went flawlessly. I did not have to worry about a thing on wedding day. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I walked into The Dunes House- it was so perfect! More perfect than I ever imagined it would be! The food was delicious, and desserts fabulous! The bartenders and waiters were all great. We spent a beautiful evening dancing on the deck by the ocean under the stars! It was truly like a fairytale! The only negative piece to share had more to do with Palmetto Dunes Resort itself and not so much the wedding crew. Our guests had difficulty with parking at the Dunes House even through it was a private event. I also thought it was quite cumbersome that I had to coordinate to get gate access for all of our guests to get into the resort. We had family members that arrived early and couldn’t get through.
Reviewed on 24-05-2019
Eileen Thompson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-11-2018
We had our wedding at the Dunes House and what a wonderful event. Courtney and Devon did a fabulous job from start to finish. The wedding on the beach was breathtaking, and the reception was beautiful from the lights to the table decorations to the food. I appreciate everything they did for us to make our day special. Thank you for making our day unforgettable.
Reviewed on 20-11-2018
Wedding Date 10-11-2018
We had our wedding at the Dunes House and what a wonderful event. Courtney and Devon did a fabulous job from start to finish. The wedding on the beach was breathtaking, and the reception was beautiful from the lights to the table decorations to the food. I appreciate everything they did for us to make our day special. Thank you for making our day unforgettable.
Reviewed on 20-11-2018
Emily Bartos (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Our wedding was absolutely beautiful at Palmetto Dunes and we have Courtney to thank! If anyone is looking for a coordinator that will guide you through the entire planning process with little or no stress and with the highest professionalism and finesse, I promise you will not go wrong with Courtney! We can not thank her enough for making our wedding perfect!
Reviewed on 14-11-2018
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
Our wedding was absolutely beautiful at Palmetto Dunes and we have Courtney to thank! If anyone is looking for a coordinator that will guide you through the entire planning process with little or no stress and with the highest professionalism and finesse, I promise you will not go wrong with Courtney! We can not thank her enough for making our wedding perfect!
Reviewed on 14-11-2018
Jacqui Morrison (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2018
I cannot say enough great things about Courtney, Devon and the rest of the Palmetto Dunes staff. We did most of our wedding planning from Virginia, so most of our correspondence had to be done over email. Courtney and Devon were both very quick to respond, and always gave clear answers to any questions we had. Our beach wedding ceremony and the reception in the back room of the Dunes House was nothing short of perfect thanks to all of their help. We also received many comments that the food was by far the best wedding food some of our guests had ever had! Palmetto Dunes was wonderful to work with and they made our wedding day a dream come true.
Reviewed on 06-11-2018
Wedding Date 21-10-2018
I cannot say enough great things about Courtney, Devon and the rest of the Palmetto Dunes staff. We did most of our wedding planning from Virginia, so most of our correspondence had to be done over email. Courtney and Devon were both very quick to respond, and always gave clear answers to any questions we had. Our beach wedding ceremony and the reception in the back room of the Dunes House was nothing short of perfect thanks to all of their help. We also received many comments that the food was by far the best wedding food some of our guests had ever had! Palmetto Dunes was wonderful to work with and they made our wedding day a dream come true.
Reviewed on 06-11-2018
Sara Kuzmik (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
My husband and I absolutely love Palmetto Dunes and working with Courtney Daley. We did our rehearsal dinner and welcome drinks for our October wedding at the Dunes House and we and our guests had an absolutely incredible time. The venue is the closest to the beach of all the Hilton Head venues, which provided an absolutely stunning view. On top of that, the food is so good! We did a low country boil and it was a hit. Courtney is a DREAM to work with. Her communication is top notch, she is so flexible, and she genuinely shared in our excitement. For anyone looking to host an event at Palmetto Dunes, we highly recommend Courtney and The Dunes House. You cannot go wrong!!
Reviewed on 26-10-2018
Wedding Date 13-10-2018
My husband and I absolutely love Palmetto Dunes and working with Courtney Daley. We did our rehearsal dinner and welcome drinks for our October wedding at the Dunes House and we and our guests had an absolutely incredible time. The venue is the closest to the beach of all the Hilton Head venues, which provided an absolutely stunning view. On top of that, the food is so good! We did a low country boil and it was a hit. Courtney is a DREAM to work with. Her communication is top notch, she is so flexible, and she genuinely shared in our excitement. For anyone looking to host an event at Palmetto Dunes, we highly recommend Courtney and The Dunes House. You cannot go wrong!!
Reviewed on 26-10-2018
Holly Hildebran (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-05-2018
We were blown away by the amazing service and venue at the Palmetto Dunes Oceanside Resort!! We had an amazing destination beach wedding at the Dunes House with Courtney Daley leading the in-house wedding coordinating. She helped us to plan and realize the perfect wedding that we envisioned from way far away and in less than three months! Ms. Daley is not only extremely professional, dedicated and reliable, but she has a wealth of knowledge about the industry and the area. It’s an added bonus having a real local help you plan your wedding from a far that you can really trust. She provided us with a ton of honest feedback about our vendors, hotels, condos, restaurants, and everything in between which helped us to dial in exactly what we wanted to experience on our wedding day. I do want to make a specific point to highlight the food from the Dunes House. We had multiple people mention to us unsolicited that the filet was one of the best they have had in a very long time. What a compliment coming from a demanding Chicago crowd. Without any hesitation, I highly recommend this venue and the amazing Courtney to you for your wedding!!
Reviewed on 30-08-2018
Wedding Date 11-05-2018
We were blown away by the amazing service and venue at the Palmetto Dunes Oceanside Resort!! We had an amazing destination beach wedding at the Dunes House with Courtney Daley leading the in-house wedding coordinating. She helped us to plan and realize the perfect wedding that we envisioned from way far away and in less than three months! Ms. Daley is not only extremely professional, dedicated and reliable, but she has a wealth of knowledge about the industry and the area. It’s an added bonus having a real local help you plan your wedding from a far that you can really trust. She provided us with a ton of honest feedback about our vendors, hotels, condos, restaurants, and everything in between which helped us to dial in exactly what we wanted to experience on our wedding day. I do want to make a specific point to highlight the food from the Dunes House. We had multiple people mention to us unsolicited that the filet was one of the best they have had in a very long time. What a compliment coming from a demanding Chicago crowd. Without any hesitation, I highly recommend this venue and the amazing Courtney to you for your wedding!!
Reviewed on 30-08-2018
Casey Eutsler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-08-2018
Our wedding day was an absolute dream! The Dunes House was a special family spot, visited on summer vacations. It was so awesome to see it transformed and turned into the perfect wedding venue for me and my husband! Living in NC, it was nice to know we had Courtney Daley working with us through the process - she was informative, flexible, and accommodating. We highly recommend this venue and their staff!
Reviewed on 27-08-2018
Wedding Date 04-08-2018
Our wedding day was an absolute dream! The Dunes House was a special family spot, visited on summer vacations. It was so awesome to see it transformed and turned into the perfect wedding venue for me and my husband! Living in NC, it was nice to know we had Courtney Daley working with us through the process - she was informative, flexible, and accommodating. We highly recommend this venue and their staff!
Reviewed on 27-08-2018
kelsey Heiple (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-04-2018
Palmetto Dunes was wonderful!! So attentive, on the ball and helpful. Courtney specifically was a huge help to us from the beginning to our actual wedding day. Our beach ceremony was rained out, but she was there for us and helped make the back-up location better than we had hoped for our original plan! The staff that worked our reception was wonderful as well. Ronald was so fun and so helpful as well! 10/10 recommend!
Reviewed on 03-07-2018
Wedding Date 23-04-2018
Palmetto Dunes was wonderful!! So attentive, on the ball and helpful. Courtney specifically was a huge help to us from the beginning to our actual wedding day. Our beach ceremony was rained out, but she was there for us and helped make the back-up location better than we had hoped for our original plan! The staff that worked our reception was wonderful as well. Ronald was so fun and so helpful as well! 10/10 recommend!
Reviewed on 03-07-2018
Liz Smith (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
We planned of getting married on the beach at the Dunes House in Palmetto Dunes, however a storm blew in and we were forced to change the venue to their back up location which was included. This location was the Centre Pavilion. It seemed the transition went well. Everything was set up and the event cordinators did a great job. My only critic, the AC was broke in the Pavilion. It was miserably hot!!!! My wedding cake started melting and being a pregnant bride I was feeling sick and miserable from the over 80 degree weather inside. They couldn’t fix the AC until that following Monday... Other than that, the vendor passes are a little goofy. You pay so much to have your wedding there and your venders have to pay to drop off cake or to come in and take your pictures.. seems silly to me and should be included to make for easy and smooth wedding day.
Reviewed on 29-06-2018
Wedding Date 02-06-2018
We planned of getting married on the beach at the Dunes House in Palmetto Dunes, however a storm blew in and we were forced to change the venue to their back up location which was included. This location was the Centre Pavilion. It seemed the transition went well. Everything was set up and the event cordinators did a great job. My only critic, the AC was broke in the Pavilion. It was miserably hot!!!! My wedding cake started melting and being a pregnant bride I was feeling sick and miserable from the over 80 degree weather inside. They couldn’t fix the AC until that following Monday... Other than that, the vendor passes are a little goofy. You pay so much to have your wedding there and your venders have to pay to drop off cake or to come in and take your pictures.. seems silly to me and should be included to make for easy and smooth wedding day.
Reviewed on 29-06-2018
Jessica Landa (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-06-2018
Our wedding at Palmetto Dunes was the best decision we have ever made! Our family and friends stayed in Palmetto Dunes the week before our wedding and we got married on the beach, reception following at the Dunes House. I had an all star lineup of vendors and Courtney was on point making sure the day ransmoothly.
Reviewed on 26-06-2018
Wedding Date 21-06-2018
Our wedding at Palmetto Dunes was the best decision we have ever made! Our family and friends stayed in Palmetto Dunes the week before our wedding and we got married on the beach, reception following at the Dunes House. I had an all star lineup of vendors and Courtney was on point making sure the day ransmoothly.
Reviewed on 26-06-2018
Emily Pauly (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-05-2018
My husband and I got married at The Dunes House at the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and we can't say enough about how great it was. The setting on the beach was exactly what we were looking for. Courtney was a delight to work with and she went above and beyond, helping me find a venue for our welcome reception the night before the wedding. The food was delicious and the dessert were also quite tasty. If you're looking for a romantic setting on the beach for your wedding, I'd highly recommend The Dunes House.
Reviewed on 14-05-2018
Wedding Date 05-05-2018
My husband and I got married at The Dunes House at the Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and we can't say enough about how great it was. The setting on the beach was exactly what we were looking for. Courtney was a delight to work with and she went above and beyond, helping me find a venue for our welcome reception the night before the wedding. The food was delicious and the dessert were also quite tasty. If you're looking for a romantic setting on the beach for your wedding, I'd highly recommend The Dunes House.
Reviewed on 14-05-2018
Erin Sigler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-06-2017
My husband and I are from Ohio, and we travel to Hilton Head multiple times a year, so when we got engaged on the beach (in Hilton Head of course) we knew we needed to get married there as well. So we walked around and looked at a lot of the venues that were available on the island, and since we wanted a rather small wedding (around 50 guests) a lot of the venues were ruled out. We chose the Dunes house for a few reasons. The location was perfect, the size was just right (for a wedding on the beach and the reception on their deck), and their customer service was phenomenal from the start (you would be surprised how rude some people could be when you were trying to book a wedding through them). Courtney Daley was a rockstar through the entire process. We were in Hilton Head a total of three times before the wedding, and we tried to get everything we could possibly get done for the wedding during those trips. Courtney was available to meet with us to do a walk through of the venue, pick out the linens, schedule and conduct the food tasting, and complete a dress rehearsal (and every other minor detail possible) during those three trips. I even had a few questions along the way (high chair availability for the ring bearers, arbors for the ceremony, cake table location, etc) and she gave me her cell phone number so I could reach her anytime, and she always answered. I can honestly say the only time I felt stressed out was during the rehearsal dinner when one of the groomsmen didn't show up (but that wasn't the staffs fault). Courtney and the Dunes House staff helped ensure that everything flowed smoothly and perfectly, and all of our guests were floored by the beautiful decor, wonderful food, and friendliness of the staff (I'm sure the open bar helped there as well!). If we ever have any other events we need to plan, a destination to Hilton Head will definitely be a priority. Palmetto Dunes is beautiful, and the staff at the Dunes House are more than accommodating. Definitely go here for the wedding of your dreams! I know I did :)
Reviewed on 09-07-2017
Wedding Date 24-06-2017
My husband and I are from Ohio, and we travel to Hilton Head multiple times a year, so when we got engaged on the beach (in Hilton Head of course) we knew we needed to get married there as well. So we walked around and looked at a lot of the venues that were available on the island, and since we wanted a rather small wedding (around 50 guests) a lot of the venues were ruled out. We chose the Dunes house for a few reasons. The location was perfect, the size was just right (for a wedding on the beach and the reception on their deck), and their customer service was phenomenal from the start (you would be surprised how rude some people could be when you were trying to book a wedding through them). Courtney Daley was a rockstar through the entire process. We were in Hilton Head a total of three times before the wedding, and we tried to get everything we could possibly get done for the wedding during those trips. Courtney was available to meet with us to do a walk through of the venue, pick out the linens, schedule and conduct the food tasting, and complete a dress rehearsal (and every other minor detail possible) during those three trips. I even had a few questions along the way (high chair availability for the ring bearers, arbors for the ceremony, cake table location, etc) and she gave me her cell phone number so I could reach her anytime, and she always answered. I can honestly say the only time I felt stressed out was during the rehearsal dinner when one of the groomsmen didn't show up (but that wasn't the staffs fault). Courtney and the Dunes House staff helped ensure that everything flowed smoothly and perfectly, and all of our guests were floored by the beautiful decor, wonderful food, and friendliness of the staff (I'm sure the open bar helped there as well!). If we ever have any other events we need to plan, a destination to Hilton Head will definitely be a priority. Palmetto Dunes is beautiful, and the staff at the Dunes House are more than accommodating. Definitely go here for the wedding of your dreams! I know I did :)
Reviewed on 09-07-2017
lindsey brekke (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2017
Courtney and Palmetto Dunes Dunes House made the wedding of our dreams possible! We are from Ohio and we're planning a destination wedding, and Courtney made it as easy and stress free as possible. I would highly recommend this location for your wedding!
Reviewed on 30-06-2017
Wedding Date 11-06-2017
Courtney and Palmetto Dunes Dunes House made the wedding of our dreams possible! We are from Ohio and we're planning a destination wedding, and Courtney made it as easy and stress free as possible. I would highly recommend this location for your wedding!
Reviewed on 30-06-2017
Lizzy Fletchall (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-05-2017
I cannot say enough about how wonderful our wedding was with Palmetto Dunes. We were supposed to get married at the Dunes House but due to weather we used Center Court as our backup location. You can imagine that I was in full on panic mode when I woke up to rain but our coordinator Courtney did everything in her power to make sure everything ran smoothly. The setup was beautiful and I think it all worked out for the best. Our guests couldn't believe that it was our backup because it was so beautiful! We booked the venue 18 months out and Courtney was with us every step of the way. She was always quick to respond to questions and was always happy to accommodate any requests we had. We had quite a few dessert emergencies and she was willing to help in any way possible in order to make sure it was exactly as we wanted. I couldn't have asked for a better coordinator to work with during this process! I would 100% recommend Palmetto Dunes for a wedding location to anyone.
Reviewed on 23-05-2017
Wedding Date 13-05-2017
I cannot say enough about how wonderful our wedding was with Palmetto Dunes. We were supposed to get married at the Dunes House but due to weather we used Center Court as our backup location. You can imagine that I was in full on panic mode when I woke up to rain but our coordinator Courtney did everything in her power to make sure everything ran smoothly. The setup was beautiful and I think it all worked out for the best. Our guests couldn't believe that it was our backup because it was so beautiful! We booked the venue 18 months out and Courtney was with us every step of the way. She was always quick to respond to questions and was always happy to accommodate any requests we had. We had quite a few dessert emergencies and she was willing to help in any way possible in order to make sure it was exactly as we wanted. I couldn't have asked for a better coordinator to work with during this process! I would 100% recommend Palmetto Dunes for a wedding location to anyone.
Reviewed on 23-05-2017
Tammy Linn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-08-2015
My husband and I had our first vacation together on Hilton Head Island and stayed in Palmetto Dunes. We loved it so much that our venue choice was very easy when we got engaged several years later. Because we had an intimate wedding (about 35 guests), we opted to have the reception at a private home but with in-house catering by Palmetto Dunes. Our ceremony was on the beach in front of the Dunes House. We planned our wedding from NYC, and Lou Anne and Kaitlin were incredibly helpful every step of the way. Lou Anne gave tips for selecting a menu with lots of variety despite our smaller sized group, Kaitlin suggested the best spots to set up tables and unobtrusive prep areas for the staff, and they helped with a dry run the night before the wedding. Then, when our ceremony was postponed by rain, Lou Anne and Kaitlin were immediately ready to go with plan B, but helped us stay positive while waiting for the rain to stop, and got the chairs ready to go right when it did. They also helped rearrange the set up back at the house so that hors d'oeuvres and drinks were out as soon as possible. In short, they had a great attitude and were 100% prepared to handle anything the day threw at them. Also, the food was fantastic, and all of our guests raved about it (especially the jambalaya). Between the location, service, and the food, we are so thankful that we chose PD and highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 01-11-2015
Wedding Date 22-08-2015
My husband and I had our first vacation together on Hilton Head Island and stayed in Palmetto Dunes. We loved it so much that our venue choice was very easy when we got engaged several years later. Because we had an intimate wedding (about 35 guests), we opted to have the reception at a private home but with in-house catering by Palmetto Dunes. Our ceremony was on the beach in front of the Dunes House. We planned our wedding from NYC, and Lou Anne and Kaitlin were incredibly helpful every step of the way. Lou Anne gave tips for selecting a menu with lots of variety despite our smaller sized group, Kaitlin suggested the best spots to set up tables and unobtrusive prep areas for the staff, and they helped with a dry run the night before the wedding. Then, when our ceremony was postponed by rain, Lou Anne and Kaitlin were immediately ready to go with plan B, but helped us stay positive while waiting for the rain to stop, and got the chairs ready to go right when it did. They also helped rearrange the set up back at the house so that hors d'oeuvres and drinks were out as soon as possible. In short, they had a great attitude and were 100% prepared to handle anything the day threw at them. Also, the food was fantastic, and all of our guests raved about it (especially the jambalaya). Between the location, service, and the food, we are so thankful that we chose PD and highly recommend it!
Reviewed on 01-11-2015
Ali Buddenbohn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-08-2015
Lou Ann was my wedding planner at Palmetto Dunes. We had our ceremony on the beach and she assured me everything was going to be perfect, and it was. We had a back up plan in case it rained (thankfully it didn't). \r\rShe set up all of my decorations and it turned out wonderful. I loved my experience with Palmetto Dunes.
Reviewed on 20-08-2015
Wedding Date 02-08-2015
Lou Ann was my wedding planner at Palmetto Dunes. We had our ceremony on the beach and she assured me everything was going to be perfect, and it was. We had a back up plan in case it rained (thankfully it didn't). \r\rShe set up all of my decorations and it turned out wonderful. I loved my experience with Palmetto Dunes.
Reviewed on 20-08-2015
Laura Bos (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-07-2015
We had our wedding on the beach and the reception on the deck of The Dunes House. It was the most perfect day of our lives! We left all of our decorations with Lou Anne the day before, and she set everything up the day of, so we didn't have to worry about anything. When I got to The Dunes House for our wedding, everything was set up beautifully, just as I envisioned. The staff also collected our belongings after the wedding for us to pick up the next day. The food was beyond amazing, everybody raved about it, and the staff were great. Lou Anne was great to work with throughout the entire process and made our wedding run smoothly! We enjoyed every second of it!
Reviewed on 26-07-2015
Wedding Date 13-07-2015
We had our wedding on the beach and the reception on the deck of The Dunes House. It was the most perfect day of our lives! We left all of our decorations with Lou Anne the day before, and she set everything up the day of, so we didn't have to worry about anything. When I got to The Dunes House for our wedding, everything was set up beautifully, just as I envisioned. The staff also collected our belongings after the wedding for us to pick up the next day. The food was beyond amazing, everybody raved about it, and the staff were great. Lou Anne was great to work with throughout the entire process and made our wedding run smoothly! We enjoyed every second of it!
Reviewed on 26-07-2015
Tamara Gaynes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
Lou Anne Takach is amazing. She made sure everything was perfect for my wedding. She set up everything and made sure it was amazing and didn't have me do anything on the day of. She took care of everything.\r\rAs far as the ceremony and reception go, everything was perfect and amazing and everything I could have dreamed of and more. The staff was amazing. We had a toes-in-sand beach wedding with the reception on the deck at The Dunes House. Everything was beautiful, the weather was perfect, the deck was decorated perfectly, everything was set up beautifully. Hands down the most amazing day of my life. All of the staff at Palmetto Dunes, especially Lou Anne, made sure that it would be. \r\rI love everybody there. You will NOT be disappointed.\r\rMy wedding day was...everything. Absolutely everything. Thank you Palmetto Dunes.
Reviewed on 09-07-2015
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
Lou Anne Takach is amazing. She made sure everything was perfect for my wedding. She set up everything and made sure it was amazing and didn't have me do anything on the day of. She took care of everything.\r\rAs far as the ceremony and reception go, everything was perfect and amazing and everything I could have dreamed of and more. The staff was amazing. We had a toes-in-sand beach wedding with the reception on the deck at The Dunes House. Everything was beautiful, the weather was perfect, the deck was decorated perfectly, everything was set up beautifully. Hands down the most amazing day of my life. All of the staff at Palmetto Dunes, especially Lou Anne, made sure that it would be. \r\rI love everybody there. You will NOT be disappointed.\r\rMy wedding day was...everything. Absolutely everything. Thank you Palmetto Dunes.
Reviewed on 09-07-2015
Erin Clark (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-05-2014
We had our wedding on the beach and reception on the deck at the Dunes House. They blocked off the area for the entire day so we didn't have beach goers making it really sandy. \rCarrie Felix was who we originally worked with and she was horrible! She tried to hide costs from us and then denied it. She was manipulative and then left the facility without even notifying us 6 months before our wedding. Carrie, and whoever hired her, is the only reason for 4 stars on service.\rLindsay Thompson took over and did a wonderful job cleaning up Carrie's mess. Lindsay was very responsive on all my questions. \rMake sure to be clear on all fees (lighting), extras, and minimums due (before or after taxes)as there was confusion depending on who we talked to. Make sure to get everything written into the contract or at least save emails.\rDuring our wedding, the staff was excellent! Paul (I think) stayed for our entire wedding and reception. He made sure everyone was taken care of and that everything went smooth. The food was amazing! Our guests raved about all of it, especially the she-crab soup and Hushpuppies.\rOverall I would recommend Palmetto Dunes as a location for a beach side wedding. Very beautiful location and wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 16-05-2014
Wedding Date 10-05-2014
We had our wedding on the beach and reception on the deck at the Dunes House. They blocked off the area for the entire day so we didn't have beach goers making it really sandy. \rCarrie Felix was who we originally worked with and she was horrible! She tried to hide costs from us and then denied it. She was manipulative and then left the facility without even notifying us 6 months before our wedding. Carrie, and whoever hired her, is the only reason for 4 stars on service.\rLindsay Thompson took over and did a wonderful job cleaning up Carrie's mess. Lindsay was very responsive on all my questions. \rMake sure to be clear on all fees (lighting), extras, and minimums due (before or after taxes)as there was confusion depending on who we talked to. Make sure to get everything written into the contract or at least save emails.\rDuring our wedding, the staff was excellent! Paul (I think) stayed for our entire wedding and reception. He made sure everyone was taken care of and that everything went smooth. The food was amazing! Our guests raved about all of it, especially the she-crab soup and Hushpuppies.\rOverall I would recommend Palmetto Dunes as a location for a beach side wedding. Very beautiful location and wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 16-05-2014
AmandaNicoleMiller (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-01-2009
I am a photographer in the area and have had the opportunity to photograph a few weddings at Palmetto Dunes. The area is, of course, very beautiful. However, most importantly, I have to commend their staff. They work so well as a team to ensure the best for the bride, family, and guests. They have weddings and events booked just about every single weekend: which speaks for itself. I have personally worked closely with Carrie, Kim, and Caitlin: each of them professional and sweet as can be. I would recommend this location any day for a bride looking into venues.
Reviewed on 28-09-2013
Wedding Date 02-01-2009
I am a photographer in the area and have had the opportunity to photograph a few weddings at Palmetto Dunes. The area is, of course, very beautiful. However, most importantly, I have to commend their staff. They work so well as a team to ensure the best for the bride, family, and guests. They have weddings and events booked just about every single weekend: which speaks for itself. I have personally worked closely with Carrie, Kim, and Caitlin: each of them professional and sweet as can be. I would recommend this location any day for a bride looking into venues.
Reviewed on 28-09-2013
Blake Calhoun (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-09-2013
Carrie, Chris, Kim, chef and everyone at Palmetto Dunes was amazing. Carrie helped us through the planning every step of the way. Chris and Kim were on-site to make sure our events were perfect. The food was incredible...our guests couldn't stop raving about how good it was! Overall, the staff made sure that our special day went off without a hitch and rolled with any change we could throw at them. I would recommend Palmetto Dunes highly for your event.
Reviewed on 18-09-2013
Wedding Date 07-09-2013
Carrie, Chris, Kim, chef and everyone at Palmetto Dunes was amazing. Carrie helped us through the planning every step of the way. Chris and Kim were on-site to make sure our events were perfect. The food was incredible...our guests couldn't stop raving about how good it was! Overall, the staff made sure that our special day went off without a hitch and rolled with any change we could throw at them. I would recommend Palmetto Dunes highly for your event.
Reviewed on 18-09-2013
Yolanda Andrews (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-05-2013
Carrie & the staff at Palmetto made our wedding a wonderful experience from planning to execution. So attentive, great food & beautiful venue.
Reviewed on 13-07-2013
Wedding Date 24-05-2013
Carrie & the staff at Palmetto made our wedding a wonderful experience from planning to execution. So attentive, great food & beautiful venue.
Reviewed on 13-07-2013
Kristin Rogers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-06-2013
Our wedding was literally a dream come true! The wedding coordinator, Carrie Felix, is amazing! We had a destination wedding and she made it stress free!
Reviewed on 26-06-2013
Wedding Date 09-06-2013
Our wedding was literally a dream come true! The wedding coordinator, Carrie Felix, is amazing! We had a destination wedding and she made it stress free!
Reviewed on 26-06-2013
Mallory Capretta (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2011
Our wedding was at The Dunes House in Palmetto Dunes Ocean Resort. The catering was through Palmetto Dunes and it was phenomenal. We had our ceremony in front of The Dunes House and continued up to the deck for the reception! Food and cake were kept in the air conditioned inside part that it full of windows and high ceilings.
Reviewed on 11-10-2011
Wedding Date 18-06-2011
Our wedding was at The Dunes House in Palmetto Dunes Ocean Resort. The catering was through Palmetto Dunes and it was phenomenal. We had our ceremony in front of The Dunes House and continued up to the deck for the reception! Food and cake were kept in the air conditioned inside part that it full of windows and high ceilings.
Reviewed on 11-10-2011
Kathryn Prevost (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-09-2011
My wedding day couldn't have gone better! We held our ceremony and reception at a private beach house, and the catering and event department were awesome! They did lack follow up and communication for a month or in the months preceeding, but that was due to a change in director of events. We enjoyed working with Kristen on the day of, and she was very responsive to our desires. Food was excellent! Everyone was raving about how great the location, service and food was. Highly recommend a wedding a Palmetto Dunes!
Reviewed on 04-10-2011
Wedding Date 17-09-2011
My wedding day couldn't have gone better! We held our ceremony and reception at a private beach house, and the catering and event department were awesome! They did lack follow up and communication for a month or in the months preceeding, but that was due to a change in director of events. We enjoyed working with Kristen on the day of, and she was very responsive to our desires. Food was excellent! Everyone was raving about how great the location, service and food was. Highly recommend a wedding a Palmetto Dunes!
Reviewed on 04-10-2011
Michaela Hayes (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-09-2011
Palmetto Dunes has it all...the wonderful customer service, the amazing venue, the spanish moss, delicious food, fun places for your guests to stay...we knew the minute we visited that that's where we wanted to get married!
Reviewed on 01-10-2011
Wedding Date 04-09-2011
Palmetto Dunes has it all...the wonderful customer service, the amazing venue, the spanish moss, delicious food, fun places for your guests to stay...we knew the minute we visited that that's where we wanted to get married!
Reviewed on 01-10-2011
Stacy Forkner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2011
We had such an amazing wedding weekend. We rented the house on One Sea Lane (6bedroom 8bath) for the bride/groom, brides parents, brides brother, 4 attendants and their dates, and the officiant (which was a college friend). The house was the hub for the brides and grooms close friends and family, It had a great view, great pool, and was a short stroll to the beach. There we hosted a small get together bar-b-que for whoever was in town on Thursday. \rFriday featured a Golf Outing for the guys, and pool lounging for the girls. Friday night we hosted a rehearsal bar-b-que for all 70 guests at the private residence, which was catered by the resort. It was so much fun, and a great way for friendships to develop before the big day!! \rSaturday, was the big day and it was simply perfect. The weather was amazing, and everyone could not stop raving about how great the venue was. We started the ceremony at 4:30 (an hour earlier than most), as we wanted a full 5 hours to dance and celebrate with our guests, before the lights went out for the sea turtles, and before the noise restrictions took effect.\rThe food was awesome, the open bar had everything we requested (even our specialty drink), and the service staff was exceptional. We had an amazing band (Orange Krush) and they kept everyone dancing until we had to end our party at 10pm. I would not have changed or have asked for anything more, I wish we could do it again every year!!
Reviewed on 28-06-2011
Wedding Date 11-06-2011
We had such an amazing wedding weekend. We rented the house on One Sea Lane (6bedroom 8bath) for the bride/groom, brides parents, brides brother, 4 attendants and their dates, and the officiant (which was a college friend). The house was the hub for the brides and grooms close friends and family, It had a great view, great pool, and was a short stroll to the beach. There we hosted a small get together bar-b-que for whoever was in town on Thursday. \rFriday featured a Golf Outing for the guys, and pool lounging for the girls. Friday night we hosted a rehearsal bar-b-que for all 70 guests at the private residence, which was catered by the resort. It was so much fun, and a great way for friendships to develop before the big day!! \rSaturday, was the big day and it was simply perfect. The weather was amazing, and everyone could not stop raving about how great the venue was. We started the ceremony at 4:30 (an hour earlier than most), as we wanted a full 5 hours to dance and celebrate with our guests, before the lights went out for the sea turtles, and before the noise restrictions took effect.\rThe food was awesome, the open bar had everything we requested (even our specialty drink), and the service staff was exceptional. We had an amazing band (Orange Krush) and they kept everyone dancing until we had to end our party at 10pm. I would not have changed or have asked for anything more, I wish we could do it again every year!!
Reviewed on 28-06-2011
Crystal Bishop (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2010
Venue was amazing! Very versatile and unique. There is something for everyone!! :) Definitely had the best food and the most organized wedding planners.
Reviewed on 08-11-2010
Wedding Date 10-10-2010
Venue was amazing! Very versatile and unique. There is something for everyone!! :) Definitely had the best food and the most organized wedding planners.
Reviewed on 08-11-2010
Michelle Moore (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2010
The food was excellent. All of my guests complimented the caterer. They all said it was restaurant food quality and that they have never had such good food at a wedding before. The bartenders and servers were very attentive to the guests needs. They were in and out of our dinner rehearsal without being noticed! It was great!
Reviewed on 29-06-2010
Wedding Date 04-06-2010
The food was excellent. All of my guests complimented the caterer. They all said it was restaurant food quality and that they have never had such good food at a wedding before. The bartenders and servers were very attentive to the guests needs. They were in and out of our dinner rehearsal without being noticed! It was great!
Reviewed on 29-06-2010
Jennifer Riddle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2011
Our reception was at a small beach clubhouse. We ate and danced on a deck with a small indoor area with high-tops that were used for cocktails. Our cake table was also indoors where it was air-conditioned. The deck had two walkways to the ocean and was open on three sides! It was beautiful!;The bathrooms were kinda gross and i wouldn't recommend marrying there in the middle of summer! It is completely outdoors, so it would be super hot! Lots of candles/lighting are needed because all you have is the stars! It is the perfect romantic venue! (And I wouldn't wear stilettos! It is a DECK afterall!)
Reviewed on 30-09-2007
36 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.86 out of 5.0Wedding Date 11-06-2011
Our reception was at a small beach clubhouse. We ate and danced on a deck with a small indoor area with high-tops that were used for cocktails. Our cake table was also indoors where it was air-conditioned. The deck had two walkways to the ocean and was open on three sides! It was beautiful!;The bathrooms were kinda gross and i wouldn't recommend marrying there in the middle of summer! It is completely outdoors, so it would be super hot! Lots of candles/lighting are needed because all you have is the stars! It is the perfect romantic venue! (And I wouldn't wear stilettos! It is a DECK afterall!)
Reviewed on 30-09-2007
Contact Info for Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
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| X (Twitter) | palmettodunessc |
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| Website | www.palmettodunesevents.com |
| Phone | (888) 897-5793 |
| Address | 4 Queens Folly Road, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29938-0000 |
| weddings@palmettodunes.com |
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