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Laketown Wharf Events Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Panama City Beach, Florida · On the waterfront

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  • Setting lakefront venue, on the waterfront — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone (850) 234-2018

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9902 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

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From the reviews

Great spot for a wedding and reception.Outdoor wedding area in a picturesque setting. The event center is a very nice place to hold any size reception with food and beverage catering available. Ample rooms available to house all your guests.

★★★★★ — Roy, Nov 2022

Nice little spacious event center. Has room for just about any event you would want, within reason. The entrances are easily accessible and parking is good also. I was surprised the parking was so decent, considering how big the place is, but everything worked out great. We will be glad to come back to an event here.

★★★★★ — B., Mar 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews, filtered to comments about the wedding and the setting. Read all 8 reviews →

Getting married at Laketown Wharf Events Center

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

Call about your date: (850) 234-2018

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