• Question: What makes Tybee Island a unique wedding destination?
    Answer: Tybee Island offers the opportunity for couples to get married barefoot in the sand on its expansive beaches or to live out Gone with the Wind-style Southern Belle fantasies.
  • Question: Where is Tybee Island located?
    Answer: Tybee Island is a Georgia barrier island, located just a few short miles from the historic city of Savannah.
  • Question: What types of wedding options are available on Tybee Island?
    Answer: Couples can choose from classic hotel and ballroom weddings or quiet outdoor ceremonies under the open sky.
  • Question: Where can out-of-town guests stay for a Tybee Island wedding?
    Answer: Guests can stay in a quaint Tybee Island bed and breakfast or at one of the larger hotels in nearby Savannah.
  • Question: What locations are available for wedding photos on Tybee Island?
    Answer: Couples can choose from the historic city of Savannah and the gorgeous beaches of Tybee Island for their wedding photos.

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1. Hotel Tybee


Hotel Tybee

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Tybee Island and Savannah are known for their southern history as well as for the charm of the seaside, and a wedding at Hotel Tybee can incorporate both of these factors. Couples can recite their vows on the beach in front of the glistening waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and then gather in the banquet room with up to 200 of their closest family members and friends to celebrate. The reception amenities include an indoor and outdoor beachfront space, as well as onsite catering services, and of course, the hotel and all of its comfortable accommodations for the wedding party and guests after the event is over.

1401 Strand Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328, Phone: 912-786-7777

2. Kimpton Brice Hotel


Kimpton Brice Hotel

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Kimpton Brice Hotel specializes in making sure every wedding is a ‘happily ever after’ type of affair. Couples can choose from a wide variety of event spaces, which accommodate up to 300 people each, and even choose multiple spaces, both indoor and outdoor, to build the reception venue of their dreams. The staff at Kimpton Brice will help couples choose and design their very own custom wedding menu with the help of their talented culinary experts, who weave a rustic farmhouse feel into their classic Italian-inspired dishes. In addition, each wedding at Kimpton Brice will be personally handled by Larissa Szynski, the hotel’s resident wedding planner, who will use her veritable expertise to make sure that each couple has a truly perfect day that meets their exact vision and needs.

601 E Bay St, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-238-1200

3. Tybee Post Theater


Tybee Post Theater

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Some of the most beautiful love stories ever told take place on the big screen or up on stage, and couples who get married at the Tybee Post Theater can join the ranks of some of those unforgettable romances by saying their vows on the stage of the theater. This venue has seating for just over 200 guests, and the ceremony in the theater space will be an unforgettable one, whether the happy couple are cinephiles or just want to be in the spotlight. The Tybee Post Theater also has a lovely outdoor space available for receptions, located just a block from the shores of the Atlantic Ocean.

10 Van Horne Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328, Phone: 912-472-4790

4. Beachview Bed & Breakfast and Tybee Wedding Pavilion


Beachview Bed & Breakfast and Tybee Wedding Pavilion

© Beachview Bed & Breakfast and Tybee Wedding Pavilion

At Beachview Bed & Breakfast and Tybee Wedding Pavilion, there are ten lovely guest rooms where the wedding party and guests can choose to stay both before and after the festivities. The accommodations and facilities at Beachview Bed and Breakfast include a gorgeous front porch as well as a reception pavilion that is perfect for hosting small wedding parties. Couples have the option to reserve the entire B&B for their wedding, so they will have all the facilities, and the personal attention of the entire staff, to themselves. Booking Beachview B&B and Tybee Wedding Pavilion for the entire weekend means that wedding parties can have easy access to the space for the rehearsal, the ceremony, the reception, and a morning-after brunch.

1701 Butler Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328, Phone: 912-786-5500

5. DeSoto Beach Hotel


DeSoto Beach Hotel

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Built in 1939, the DeSoto Beach Hotel makes a striking image, with its red Spanish tile exterior and gardens lined with palm trees. The beautiful beachfront gardens, edged by oat-covered dunes, would serve as a gorgeous location for a wedding ceremony. Couples will look back on their special day and always remember the sweet ocean breeze and the feel of the sand beneath their feet. Although DeSoto Beach Hotel does not currently offer services or facilities for wedding receptions, they make a great option for accommodations for guests who come in from out of town to join the festivities.

212 Butler Ave, Tybee Island, GA 31328, Phone: 912-786-4542

6. Elope Savannah


Elope Savannah

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Planning a wedding can be unbelievably stressful, and not everyone dreams of a big day with loads of guests. For the couple that is looking to spend the happiest day of their lives with the person they love the most, Elope Savannah is there to help them make the most of it. Elope Savannah is not a venue, but rather an elopement service that offers the whole package, from photos, locations, and more. Packages can include license signing, small secular ceremonies, a full hour of a photo session, or even fun details like the “I choose you geek wedding package,” which incorporates nerdy events and gatherings like Pi day or Harry Potter’s birthday.

7. Savannah Riverboat Cruises


Savannah Riverboat Cruises

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The incredible, stories-high riverboats are a symbol of the south, and with the help of Savannah Riverboat Cruises, couples can tie the knot on the beautiful deck of one of these boats, in a ceremony performed by the Captain. Packages vary from an intimate, two-person only elopement ceremony, to a big elegant party of over 75 guests. Wedding packages include the reception, a DJ, food, a champagne toast, and an event planner. Couples are welcome to bring a cake or dessert from an outside vendor, but Savannah Riverboat Cruises takes care of the rest. Receptions are held on a private deck of the boat, and from the dance floor to the stunning view, there’s not a detail about the big day that won’t be memorable.

9 E River St, Savannah, GA 31401, Phone: 912-232-6404

8. The Grandview at Tybee Island


The Grandview at Tybee Island

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The Grandview at Tybee Island is one of the premier hotels in the Savannah region, and those who host their weddings there will find elegance, style, and a great ambiance at every turn. Couples can rent the facilities for weddings on prime days in blocks of either 8 or 12 hours, with additional per person open bar rates in 3 hour increments. Ceremonies can be held on the beach, under the clear blue sky, and receptions will be held in the ballroom, with its large wall of windows overlooking the oceanfront. Tables can be set up in a variety of ways for the reception.

1401 Strand Ave suite a, Tybee Island, GA 31328, Phone: 912-472-4196

9. The Mackey House


The Mackey House

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The wide steps of the front porch of The Mackey House make for an excellent location for a receiving line, where the happy couple can descend after the ceremony, surrounded by friends and family on all sides, perhaps with bubbles or sparklers for visual effect. The Mackey House drips with classic Southern charm and hospitality, surrounded by oak trees that are centuries old, and set on over 400 gorgeous acres of land that include features like fountains, lakes, and landscaped gardens. The Mackey House has plenty of options for ceremony locations, and each one is prettier than the next. Event spaces include the house and deck, the pavilion, the garden, the shores of the lake, or the oak grove.

190 Red Gate Farms Trail, Savannah, GA 31405, Phone: 912-234-7404

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