Shephard's Beach Resort

the short version What sets it apart

The beach's party engine — a private ceremony beach, a two-story ballroom with its own light rig, and a tiki stage that pauses the band for your vows.

• The packages PDF promises the option no one else prints: ceremony on the deck, on the beach, "or even in the water."
• All-in per-person pricing ($134–$165 with open bar) makes this the strip's most transparent reception math.
• The house band literally stops playing for the duration of your ceremony — it's in the packet.
• Wave Nightclub downstairs means the after-party never needs a shuttle.

prices What's it going to cost?

Beach ceremony published at $975 (arch, private fencing, security, up to 100 chairs, rehearsal, and day-of coordination; reception package required). Reception packages published per person: Sand Dollar buffet $154 inclusive; Top Shell plated $145–$165 by entrée; theme buffets $134 — premium open bar included in the majors. Food-and-beverage minimums $2,000–$7,500 by room and day.

guest capacity How many can you bring?

options Ceremony & reception spaces

Private beach

Fenced ceremony beach with arch, up to 100 chairs, and security — deck, sand, or "even in the water"

Wave Ballroom

4,400 square feet under a 22-foot ceiling on two levels — 150 banquet, 600 reception, sound and lighting system built in

Cove Room & Patio

1,976 square feet exclusively for private functions — 20–150 banquet, 200 reception

Dolphin Room

1,330-square-foot private room for small, intimate weddings, up to 80 banquet

Tiki Beach Pavilion

Two covered 400-square-foot pavilions beside the Tiki Beach Bar and stage

• Outdoor Ceremony
• Outdoor Reception
• On-Site Accommodations

food & drink Catering, bar & lodging

Catering

In-house only — all food and beverage must be provided and served by the resort per state and county law; nothing leaves the premises.

Alcohol

Included in the published packages (4-hour premium open bar on the majors); ID checked for anyone appearing under 30.

Lodging on-site

Twelve published room and suite types, Gulf-view studios to the Sunset Suite; total count not published.

style & views What will you and your photos see?

• Gulf Views
• Inn / Resort
• Beach / Waterfront

Worth knowing: All food and beverage in-house by law — no outside catering, nothing removed from premises. Beach ceremony available only with a reception package. Pricing from the resort's published 2024 packages document (current as linked July 2026); prices subject to change.