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Reception
$4,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price
Reception
$4,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price

About

On WeddingWire since 2015

The Henderson is a wedding venue located in Destin, Florida. This beautiful beach resort has all the amenities and sophistication a resort can offer. Their private beaches and gulf waters provide the perfect backdrop for your special day.

Facilities and Capacity
Couples are able to choose from 10 different venue spaces, fit for the largest of parties. Join up to 250 guests on The Henderson’s Grand Lawn or in the Crystal Ballroom. Celebrate your marriage on the pool deck surrounded by your loved ones and great cocktails.

Services Offered
The Henderson's planning team is there to help you throughout your big day. Their services include:

  • Event planning from Set up to Clean up


Accommodation
The Henderson has over 170 spacious rooms for you and your guests to choose from. Their suites and specially designed spa rooms make it easy to relax before and after the big day. Many rooms offer magnificent views of the Gulf or surrounding nature preserve.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Resort
Rooftop

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August
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Reviews of The Henderson

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
106 reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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The Henderson is highly praised by wedding guests, with its stunning surroundings and attentive staff earning rave reviews. The wedding coordinators, Hannah and Madison, are commended for their helpful suggestions and flawless execution of events. The food, service, and venues, including the Grand Lawn and clear top tent, are highlighted as exceptional, creating unforgettable and magical wedding experiences. Additionally, the resort's customer service, accommodations, and variety of location options for ceremonies and receptions receive high praise, making it a top recommendation for anyone considering a wedding in the Destin, FL area.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Henderson is highly praised by wedding guests, with its stunning surroundings and attentive staff earning rave reviews. The wedding coordinators, Hannah and Madison, are commended for their helpful suggestions and flawless execution of events. The food, service, and venues, including the Grand Lawn and clear top tent, are highlighted as exceptional, creating unforgettable and magical wedding experiences. Additionally, the resort's customer service, accommodations, and variety of location options for ceremonies and receptions receive high praise, making it a top recommendation for anyone considering a wedding in the Destin, FL area.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 106 reviews
Google
4.6/5 1575 reviews
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Deb S. Sent on 07/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic venue for a wedding!

The location and surrounding beauty of The Henderson is unsurpassed! Most of the wedding guests were from out of state, so staying on site was fun and easy for them. Working with Hannah and Madison, the wedding coordinators, was truly a pleasure. They had suggestions to every possible idea or question we thought of - including help with getting a wedding planner and photographer for a wedding of only 80 people. Once our daughter, the bride, met Hannah and Madison, any stress she had about her special day was gone. At the reception, all the guests remarked that the wedding dinner food (buffet style) was the best food they ever had at any wedding - it was delicious! The wait-staff during the reception were professional and extremely attentive to guests' needs. Absolutely the best venue for a perfect and memorable wedding day!!
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Brooke W. Sent on 07/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The day flowed perfectly and we felt so special!

The Henderson did an incredible job hosting my husband and I’s wedding. Our private dinner in the spa was perfect (highly recommend) and the day flowed perfectly! We did not have to worry about anything. I have heard nothing but positive things from our guests as well. Thank you so much for helping to create the wedding of my dreams!
Jessica
Jessica S. Sent on 03/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional every step of the way

My husband and I got married on 11/11/22 at The Henderson and it was truly the most memorable day of our lives, thanks to our team and the incredible venue. We did lots of research knowing we wanted a destination wedding in the panhandle, and The Henderson stood out immediately- we are forever grateful we chose it as our venue and it was worth the investment. Many factors played a role, but the biggest one was their unique offering. Not only is it the most beautiful resort in the area (I tried to include as many pictures as possible so you could see the attention to detail at this resort!) and has 5 star service, accommodations and food, but it offers the Bride and Groom many location options to fulfill any wedding vision. We were able to get married in a beachside ceremony (at The Henderson Park Inn's Beachside East Green), with our cocktail hour also at The Henderson Park Inn's West Patio (ocean front, string lights, bar). We then hosted our reception on their Grand Lawn with a clear top tent. Both locations included fire pits, which was such a great addition for that time of year, lots of bathroom stalls so zero wait time, and plenty of space for our guests to roam, yet nicely fill the space (~120 guests). They have other locations as well, such as a beachfront ceremony,  ballrooms, and pending guest count, a rooftop bar and sunset terrace. You truly cannot go wrong. The grounds are immaculate, offering fire pits (can you tell how much I loved them?), and multiple bars, pools and restaurants for your guests to feel that they are truly on vacation. Their spa is amazing, and both myself, my husband, and our guests utilized it. All of our guests thoroughly enjoyed their rooms and accomodations, and we were lucky enough to have a suite overlooking the ocean for me and my bridesmaids to get ready in. The food is next level - we received so many compliments on the food night of, but also throughout our guests stay. Our wedding tasting was one of our favorite days, and I mean this when I say you can't go wrong with food options. We selected for Hors D'oeruvres: coconut crushed shrimp (a must!), ahi tuna tacos, and wild mushroom beggar's purse. For our reception: caesar salad, Filet, Grouper (HUGE hit).  The Henderson also offers some of the best sushi in the area. Their bar selection was also top of the line, and they allow you to make a few substitutions which we were grateful for, as my husband is a huge bourbon fan. Overall, it was so wonderful to not have any worries during your special weekend, and be able to trust a venue to take care of all the details. The Henderson went above and beyond. And last, but certainly not least, I need to give specific credit to the incredible customer service we received throughout our planning year, and weekend of. Hannah P. is exceptional- a true expert in her field, and so kind and a true joy to work with. All of the staff throughout the resort and those that worked our wedding were kind, attentive and detail oriented. We cannot wait to visit The Henderson for years to come.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

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Professional Network & Endorsements

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The Henderson frequently asked questions

The Henderson includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Henderson includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Henderson includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Henderson for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Resort
  • Rooftop
The Henderson offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Henderson offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Henderson offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
The Henderson offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Henderson is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.

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