Palm Trees & Bay Breezes: Waterfront Weddings at Island Palms
The spotlight is on love this month with Valentine’s Day on everyone’s mind. And if wedding bells are in your future, the Island Palms is the perfect backdrop for all of your San Diego wedding events! From a variety of stunning wedding ceremony site choices and spectacular reception venues to delicious in-house catering options and even a wedding block of rooms for guests — our Shelter Island hotel offers a beautiful San Diego wedding destination to enhance your special day and make it the perfect affair!
Plan the Perfect San Diego Wedding at the Best Western Island Palms on Shelter Island
No matter what vision you may have in mind for your wedding in San Diego, our team at the Best Western PLUS Island Palms is here to make your day as close to perfect as possible. With a variety of wedding packages, several onsite ceremony sites, amazing reception venues, and delicious catering options from our in-house Banquets Team, we are prepared to make your wedding day dreams come true at Island Palms in San Diego.
Island Palms Wedding Packages for a Waterfront Dream Wedding
Weddings at Island Palms Hotel are as unique as each couple, and it is our goal to make your day everything you are dreaming of. Envision your tropical wedding day as you say “I do” in a romantic waterfront ceremony site in San Diego, surrounded by palm trees and beautiful water views.
Sunset Garden Ceremony Package
This popular Island Palms wedding package accommodates up to 100 guests and starts at just $700. The Sunset Ceremony Garden offers a tropical oasis with colorful blooms, swaying palms, and stunning views, for a perfect romantic sunset wedding.
Grand Marina Garden Ceremony Package
This popular Island Palms wedding package accommodates up to 150 guests and starts at just $850. The Grand Marina Garden offers lush greenery, a private marina, and gorgeous views for a beautiful seaside ceremony.
Reception Venues for Your San Diego Wedding at Island Palms
In addition to ceremony packages for your San Diego waterfront wedding, you’ll also enjoy your seaside wedding reception in San Diego. Island Palms offers the Marina, Sunset, and Tie the Knot Reception Packages as well as five amazing onsite wedding venues that can accommodate from 50 to 150 guests. With options that range from expansive, elegant waterfront ballrooms to intimate marina-side event rooms perfect for smaller occasions, Island Palms has the perfect wedding venue for everyone.
Ballrooms and Event Space at Island Palms
Sunset Ballroom (100 Guests) Perfectly situated above San Diego Bay, the Sunset Ballroom at Island Palms features vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and stunning views of the bay and Point Loma.
Grand Marina (150 Guests) Located along Shelter Island’s shoreline, the Grand Marina Ballroom offers a dance floor, outdoor patio for cocktails and entertainment, and amazing panoramic Point Loma views.
Santa Barbara (100 Guests) Perched above it all, the Santa Barbara room offers breathtaking second-floor views of the Casa Del Mar pool, the private yacht marina, and La Playa Cove, and is the perfect space for smaller events.
Harbor Room (60 Guests) For the perfect low-key wedding reception, the Harbor Room brings plenty of charm with natural wood ceilings, dramatic lighting, and a private deck, for a cozy and memorable event for a smaller group.
Bay Room (50 Guests) For intimate events, the Bay Room is the perfect choice with dramatic vaulted ceilings, ambient mood lighting, and spectacular views of the onsite pool and private marina.
Say "I Do" to the Island Palms
The bride and groom will be thrilled with the selection of food and beverages available for a wedding reception at Island Palms on Shelter Island. Our skilled In-House Banquet Team offers a phenomenal Catering Menu with your choice of a plated dinner, buffet, and even late-night snacks! From chicken and steak to salmon and lasagna, you and your guests will enjoy the delicious menu options. Hint: Guests will LOVE the dessert bar and ice cream sundae buffet after a night of celebrating! And of course, all of your favorite beer, and spirits are available, too, as well as batches of pre-made cocktails like Sangria and Margaritas!
From your first waterfront “I do” to the final dance of the evening, every moment at Best Western PLUS Island Palms is designed to feel effortless, beautiful, and uniquely yours. With stunning bay views, flexible wedding packages, exceptional catering, and comfortable guest accommodations all in one unforgettable location, your dream San Diego wedding begins right here on Shelter Island.
Let our experienced team bring your vision to life and help you create a celebration you — and your guests — will cherish for years to come. Start planning your perfect day at Island Palms and say yes to a wedding by the water.
