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Riviera Dunes Dockside
4.2 ★★★★☆ 1,418 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Palmetto, Florida · 1.9 mi to the beach
Casual, waterside eatery dishing up seafood classics, burgers, tacos and more.
Plan your tour
- Setting beachfront venue, 1.9 mi to the beach — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
- Phone (941) 304-3689
- Website rivieradunesdockside.com — most venues book tours right on their site
On the property
“Overall a fun, laid-back place to enjoy the marina views.”
What couples highlight
From the reviews
Sarah was a wonderful hostess. We made reservations one month in advance but we surprised at 12n we did not have sufficient outdoor umbrella coverage from the sun. The manager rectified that, listened to our concerns and we moved on.
Getting married at Riviera Dunes Dockside
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.
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