plan the perfect myrtle
beach wedding

The AAA four-diamond Marina Inn at Grande Dunes can tell your special wedding story with our unique boutique venue, outstanding service and amenities unlike any other wedding venue in Myrtle Beach! The Marina Inn is a unique location for weddings and events with 15,000 square feet of unique indoor/outdoor event space providing a magnificent backdrop with dazzling views. Our elegant Nautilus Ballroom will accommodate up to 350. The Grande Lawn is perfect for your wedding ceremony with natural views of the waterway and the golf course. The natural surroundings of the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes affords the perfect blend of style and elegance for the most memorable destination wedding.

Inside the luxurious 2200 acre Grande Dunes Resort on the marina, guests continually recognize us with top accolades such as the AAA four diamond since opening in 2007 and the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence since 2012. This all encompassing resort is perfect for your wedding party with outstanding accommodations, exciting activities, variety of dining options and top amenities.

Catering minimums are required in order to reserve space for your event. The catering minimum is determined based on the number of anticipated attendees and date selected. Catering expenditure items include food and beverage, alcohol, ceremony fee and/or facility rental fees. Expenditure items does not include guest room revenue, service charges or taxes.

– Exclusive use of the reception space for up to (5) hours
– White Floor Length Linen Table Cloths, Over Lays and napkins in white and black color combination.
– Marina Inn Signature Glassware, Flatware and China
– 72” Round Banquet Tables
– 30” High Top Cocktail Tables
– 48″ Draped Cake Table
– Dance Floor
– Staging/Risers
– Complimentary Bridal Suite on Wedding Night
– Special Guestroom Rates for Friends & Family (based on availability)

Your event will be confirmed upon our receipt of your signed catering agreement along with initial deposit of 25% of estimated total. Additional deposits of 25% of remaining total will be required in advance; as outlined in the catering agreement, with final estimated balance required 7 days prior to arrival.

We do not book stand alone wedding ceremonies. A wedding reception with a food & beverage minimum is required to reserve ceremony space.

Wedding ceremony fee begins at $1250.00++ and includes rental of the Grande Lawn/Pergola and 200 white folding chairs. Additional white chairs are $3.00++ each.

Taxes: Prepared Food/Beer/Wine = 11.5%; Liquor = 16.5%; Meeting Room Rental/Audio Visual=9.0%
Service charge is 22% and is taxable.
Taxes/services are subject to change without notice.

Indoor weather back up space will be provided for your wedding ceremony in the event of inclement weather. The management team will make the call on whether to move the event to backup space, based on the weather forecast.

Unfortunately we do not allow tents to be placed on our outdoor event space.

The Pre-Function space or WaterScapes Restaurant is available for indoor wedding ceremonies.

Due to Myrtle Beach city rules and regulations, planned wedding ceremonies are not allowed on the beach.

Event may last up to five hours but not beyond 12:00 am.

All entertainment for outdoor events will conclude before 10:00 pm. All entertainment for indoor events will conclude before 12:00 am.

Decorating or set up of rented space cannot be confirmed for use prior to 3 hours before scheduled time of event. Should you require extra time to set up beyond 2 hours before the event begins; room rental fee will apply.

We are unable to allow anything to be affixed to the walls, floor or ceilings with nails, staples, tape, or other adhesives. Chocolate fountains and confetti/glitter is not permitted on the premises. All candles must be battery operated. No open flames of any kind are allowed in event space. Any decorations that are brought in must be removed and disposed of at the close of your function. Marina Inn at Grande Dunes is not responsible for the removal and/or disposal of decorations and a cleaning fee will be assessed if Marina Inn at Grande Dunes staff is left to dispose of leftover decorations by the wedding party.

Yes! Your catering manager will work with you and our F&B team to offer specialty meals upon request.

In addition to the service staff, your catering manager and a banquet manager will be onsite to professionally facilitate your food and beverage events, however, our team does not assist with orchestration of the wedding program. A professional wedding planner will help save valuable time and will orchestrate all aspects of your wedding program.

For small weddings of less than 100 people, the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes offers “Day of Wedding” coordination services. The fee for this service is $600.00++ for six hours. Please contact your catering sales manager for details.

A wedding planner helps design and orchestrate a wedding from beginning to end by hiring vendors, structure and set a timetable for the ceremony and reception, and oversee everything on the wedding day.

Outside catering is not allowed. All catering (with the exception of the wedding cake must be provided by the culinary team at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes.

We are not contracted with any particular vendor however, please see our curated list of preferred vendors that you may contact for these services.

We have small meeting rooms close to the event space as well as 2 and 3 bedroom suites that you may reserve for your wedding party. Contact your catering sales manager for availability and rates.

The Marina Inn at Grande Dunes offers transportation only to our beach area, Grande Dunes Golf Course and Grande Dunes Tennis Club. If you require offsite transportation, please see our list of preferred vendors.

Although we do not hold a block of rooms without commitment, we will offer a courtesy rate with a booking link for your guests to make reservations. All room reservations are accepted based on availability and are not guaranteed. It is advised that your guests make reservations as soon as possible.

In the event that the wedding party does not fulfill all of its commitments as agreed or cancels catering agreement in its entirety; received deposits will be forfeited.

Our resort is monitored by in-person security 24 hours daily.

Get ready for the big day with a couples massage offered in the privacy of your room provided by Coastal Spa. Several massage services are available from relaxing to deep tissue. This service is also perfect the day before the wedding with the bridesmaids.

A variety of activities will keep your wedding party active. In addition to the beach and pools, Myrtle Beach Water Sports at the marina offers jet skis and pontoon boat rentals as well as dolphin and adventure tours. The 18-hole Grande Dunes Resort Course conveniently located beside the Marina Inn with easy access. Grande Dunes Tennis Club features 10 Har-Tru courts along with private lessons, clinics and tournaments.

– Year round dining: The Marina Inn at Grande Dunes features (3) dining options with indoor/outdoor seating that are open daily, year round. Our full service restaurant, WaterScapes Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner; Reflections Coffee proudly featuring Starbucks® coffee products and light breakfast choices. Reflections Kitchen & Bar is a casual setting serving lunch, dinner with signature cocktails, beer & wine. Our in-room dining services are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a variety of dining choices. Children’s menu, gluten free and vegetarian menu options available.

– Seasonal dining: Our Pool Bar and Beach Cabana is open seasonally from April – September featuring casual dining fare and drinks. Days and hours of operation vary depending on season. Visit Pool Bar and Beach Cabana for specific dates and hours of operation.

– Additional dining at Grande Dunes: Ruths Chris Steakhouse, one of the more revered steak houses in the country, is located beside the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes and is open daily offering exquisite dinner options and cocktails. The locals favorite, the Anchor Café, open seasonally from April – October, is located on the marina serving casual dining fare and signature cocktails, beer and wine overlooking the Grande Dunes Marina. Visit Anchor Café for specific dates and hours of operation. Additional casual dining is available at Grande Dunes Marketplace.

For guests that are not staying overnight at the Marina Inn at Grande Dunes, we offer valet parking for
weddings or special events in Myrtle Beach at $15.00 per car. Complimentary self parking is available in our lower left parking lot. Guests may pay for their own valet parking charges or we can arrange for these charges to be applied to your master account upon pre-arrangement with your catering sales manager.

The Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) is served by several well-known carriers that offer direct and connecting flights each day from the city of Myrtle Beach to more than 350 destinations, with 50 direct connections. MYR is an easy 11 miles and a quick 20 minute ride.

We do not provide transportation to/from MYR. Several cab services estimated for a cab fare of $46.00

To inquire about availability and pricing for your event, simply reach out to our catering sales manager via phone at 843-913-1338 or submit RFP. We’ll be delighted to assist you in planning your perfect wedding!