The Venue sets-up the venue's tables and chairs inside the venue and on the waterfront deck based on the layout design we have created with you.  Break-down of the tables and chairs is provided at no charge by the in-house Planner/Manager and Venue.

FAQ 5 | Who is Responsible for Setting Up and Breaking Down Tables & Chairs? 

You are provided through the customized wedding planning portal with links to rental linens and other possibilities such as lounge station, ceremony chairs, gold and other reception chairs, arbors, and more.

FAQ 4 | Rentals

We provide 120 Black Chiavari Chairs used inside the venue, 20 guests tables, rolling cake table, 6 cocktail tables, 4 small guest tables which can be used for a sweet-heart table, 3 of the 8' tables, 2 of the 6'tables, 40' cocktail bar,  and 1 of the 8' table for DJ.

FAQ 3 | Tables & Chairs Included in the Rental Price?

You receive a planning process portal once booked in which you will find vetted vendors that we have worked with over and over during the last 16 years.  In order to ensure you receive the utmost care and attention on your big day, we ask that you work off these lists of curated professionals.  Also, in-house food catering is offered as an option.  Our only vendor requirements are catering.  

FAQ 8 | Required Vendors

Rental rate is $5,000, but it varies depending on the package you have chosen.

We also have in-house planning, wedding managers, and in-house catering (in the alternative an exclusive food catering list.

Please contact us to discuss pricing and add-on options.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ 6 | How much is it to reserve Palafox Wharf Waterfront? 

There is a 25% non-refundable payment of the base rental due at the time of booking along with a signed Reservation Agreement.

The remaining non-refundable payments are due monthly on a payment plan.  

Any and all payments made are nonrefundable upon receipt.

This is why hiring our in house planning or wedding management along with our exclusive list of vendors makes a world of difference.  Your catering company will ensure everything is maintained throughout the evening and cleaned up as it relates to food service at the end of your event.  Your in house planner or wedding manager will make sure that your personal items are gathered and loaded with whoever you have designated ahead of time.  

FAQ 7 | Who is Responsible for Clean Up After My Event?

Rental of the Venue includes 9 hours which is 1 hour Rehearsal, 3 hour load in on wedding day, 4 hours for actual event, and 1 hour load-out.  All events must conclude no later than 10:00 pm and an additional hour is allotted for caterer, vendor, and planner clean-up.  Additional set-up and event time can be purchased prior to event date.

Our booked clients have access to property for engagement, bridal, and anniversary photos (subject to availability and cannot interfere with other events).

We are lucky enough to be one block and walkable from accommodations offering twelve (12) private Suites to choose from for your Bride and Groom Suites along with private Suites for your entire Wedding Party.  This is a more comfortable and relaxing environment for you to get ready, enjoy your private time, reread your Vows, and be with your immediate love ones and girls.  In addition, this convenient modern hotel has 108 Guest Rooms for your Guests. Other hotels close by include the Hilton Garden Inn, Marriott Hotel and Residence Inn. 

There are also numerous Lofts and AirBNBs downtown for you and your guests to stay.  We find that clients and their families want to spend Rehearsal Night, Wedding Night, and a few weekend days at their more secured and private accommodations as opposed to a venue room to quickly change into Wedding attire on Wedding Day while you are hearing your music person doing a sound check, the Band's drummer is warming up beating away at the drums, if you have not hired a planner, your family or groomsmen are trying to figure out where all the tables will be placed, the caterers are bringing in food and equipment with pots and pans clattering, and  other pre-Wedding set-up is being installed.

FAQ 9 | Is there any Lodging Close to Palafox Wharf?

FAQ 11 | What is the History of this Venue? It is Real and it is Timeless One that Withstands the Test of Time

There is 100 parking spaces for the your guests one block from the venue.  This is a Public Parking area.  There is also a 30 parking space for your guests across the street in the next block.   

FAQ 2 | How Many Hours Do I Get with my Rental?

FAQ 1 | How Much Does It Cost?

FAQ 10 | Is There Enough Parking for All of My Guests?