Popular Cocoa Beach Wedding Venues

Located on the Atlantic Coast just South of Cape Canaveral is the city of Cocoa Beach. Known for its proximity to Kennedy Space Center, it has long been known as a tourist destination for visitors to the space center and residents alike. It is also the home of Ron Jon surf shop and the Easter Surfing Festival that started in 1964. With its location on Florida's Central Atlantic Coast, Cocoa Beach makes a wonderful location for destination weddings. Below is a brief description of ten popular wedding venues.

1.  Indian River Queen
2.  Space Coast Convention Center
3.  Melbourne Chart House
4.  Cocoa Beach Pier
5.  Porcher House
6.  Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront
7.  Doubletree Oceanfront Hotel Cocoa Beach
8. Cocoa Beach Country Club
9. Lori Wilson Park
10. Gregory's Steak and Seafood Grille

Indian River Queen Paddle Wheel River Boat Wedding

The first Cocoa Beach wedding venueyou may want to consider is the Indian River Queen paddle wheel river boat. You can take cruises up the Indian River from the nearby town of Cocoa. It has three decks that can be rented individually for your event or you can rent the entire boat. It seats a total of 216 guests who can be treated to an amazing time dancing the evening away and enjoying the bar and dinner buffet. This would make for a truly unique and memorable wedding experience.

Space Coast Convention Center Wedding

If you are planning a very large wedding and reception, and thus need a very large Cocoa Beach wedding venue, a great place to consider may be the Space Coast Convention Center. Here you can rent space to hold up to 500 or 600 wedding guests. At a location of this type, many times you can bring in your own caterers, decorations, disc jockey, and dancing floor, or they may have specific companies that they recommend. With your own personal wedding planner, you can have everything you need to create the wedding of your dreams all in one place. Many times the convention center staffs will have event planners to work with your planner to make your event one of a kind.

Melbourne Chart House Wedding

For a truly spectacular wedding reception, consider the Chart House in nearby Melbourne (Though this isn't a Cocoa Beach wedding venue, we thought we would include it as it is close by). Located on the waterfront, it would make a wonderful backdrop for your special reception dinner. The restaurant offers many dining options such as mouth watering steaks and fresh caught seafood. Due to its location right on the Indian River as well as its atmosphere and ambiance, it would be a great wedding destination. There is also the possibility that your guests may be able to enjoy views of amazing wildlife including the rare and endangered manatee.

Cocoa Beach Pier Wedding

If you dream of an amazing wedding on the ocean, consider a wedding at the Cocoa Beach Pier. Complete wedding packages can be planned at this wonderful and unique location. It extends 800 feet out into the Atlantic. With hotels just a few hundred feet away your guests are never far from the creature comforts. You can exchange your vows wherever you desire, whether it be on the end of the pier above the ocean, the nearby Atlantic Ocean Grille, or right on the beach. Your menu for the reception can be can be put together to your specific tastes at any one of the nearby restaurants. You can either have the ceremony indoors or outdoors, depending on your tastes or the weather.

Porcher House Weddings

For a truly romantic Cocoa Beach wedding venue, check out the historic Porcher House. Located in the historic district of Cocoa, there is no place in the Cocoa Beach area more unique in beauty and romance than the Porcher House. The facilities are able to hold up to 125 people. China and linen are available for rent and lists of caterers, photographers, tents, and other wedding needs can be suggested by the Porcher House staff. It was recently renovated and now has new wood floors, new paint, and new carpet making it a wonderful facility for your wedding.

Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront

If you are looking for the perfect beach wedding, look no further than the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront. Couples really prefer this location because of its beach and ocean backdrop. This venue has all the needs for your special wedding celebration, whether you desire an indoor or outdoor function. They offer a deck area that is near the beach that is an amazing location for dancing under the stars. The Hilton offers all inclusive wedding packages with catering, decorations, set up, and clean up to make your preparations easier.

Doubletree Oceanfront Hotel Cocoa Beach

Your guests will enjoy the luxurious comforts of a wedding at the Doubletree Oceanfront Hotel Cocoa Beach wedding venue. Here you can enjoy a barefoot wedding in the sand in Florida's tropical coastal paradise. This venue offers rooms for intimate events for 10 of your closest family and friends or larger rooms, complete with dance floors, for over 400. The Doubletree staff will specially create your decorations and menu to your tastes and preferences. The full service facility will make your wedding truly the day of your dreams.

Cocoa Beach Country Club Wedding

If you desire to add a game of golf into your wedding plans, consider planning your wedding at the Cocoa Beach Country Club. Here, you can take a break from your wedding preparations and relax with a game of golf at one of their nine hole courses in the midst of some of the most varied wildlife habitat in Florida. The Country Club offers their banquet facilities at affordable rates and has a bar and restaurant on site for all your wedding and reception refreshment needs. The friendly staff can work with your wedding planner to make your wedding memorable. A fun Cocoa Beach wedding venue that will sure to please.

Lori Wilson Park Wedding

For an amazing outdoor beach wedding venue, consider the Lori Wilson Park in Cocoa Beach. This popular park for weddings is located just south of Cocoa Beach Pier and offers boardwalks to the beach on which you could exchange vows with the beach and sunset in the background... a very romantic Cocoa Beach wedding venue. You could also exchange your vows right on the beach, barefoot in the sand. There are hotels and restaurants nearby where you could book your reception meal, refreshments, and dance facilities. These are conveniently located within easy walking distance from the beach.

Gregory's Steak and Seafood Grille Wedding

If you desire a more intimate and relaxed setting for your Cocoa Beach wedding venue, look no further than Cocoa Beach's own Gregory's Steak and Seafood Grille. They offer a complete full banquet and catering facilities as well as a full bar and stage for all your entertainment needs. Gregory's offers complete meal packages that include buffet options, ala cart meals, or complete menus that include appetizers and desserts for one low price. Any meal option can be tailored just for you and your guests.