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Experience Pensacola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Stay in Pensacola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Happenings in Pensacola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Dine in Pensacola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Historic Venues in Pensacola . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Pensacola Wedding Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Find Us in Pensacola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Resting on the shores of Pensacola Bay, our Southern town will take you back in time .

Pensacola offers a rich heritage, fresh coastal cuisine, art and culture, outdoor shopping,

stunning beaches and many festivals throughout the year celebrating everything from

music and food to the arts and Mardi Gras . Pensacola is home to the world-famous Blue

Angels — the elite U .S . Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron; the Pensacola Blue Wahoos

— the Cincinnati Reds Double-A affiliate baseball team; a historic district comprising over

50 square blocks — in the heart of Downtown Pensacola; and the Community Maritime

Park and Stadium — overlooking beautiful Pensacola Bay . The Pensacola Historic District

is a favorite among visitors . The historic district features many unique venues perfect for

hosting any occasion from a family gathering to exchanging I do’s . Come explore what

Pensacola has to offer and see the place where history is made .

Pensacola

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E X P E R I E N C E P E N S A C O L A , F L O R I D A E X P E R I E N C E P E N S A C O L A , F L O R I D A

HistoryPensacola is proud of its rich heritage, historically significant events and

landmarks . You might be surprised to learn that we’re located on the site of

the first European settlement in what is now the United States . The historical

era began with the arrival of Spanish explorers in the 16th century . In 1559,

Tristan de Luna established a short-lived settlement on Pensacola Bay, but the

settlement was abandoned .

In the late 17th century, the Spanish returned to the area to found modern

Pensacola as an outpost from which to defend their claims to Spanish Florida .

The city’s strategic but isolated location, combined with European rivalries

playing out in North America, led to it changing hands between different

Western powers a number of times . In fact, in 1821, then-Governor Andrew

Jackson took possession of Florida from Spain in Pensacola’s Ferdinand

Plaza . During this period, the Spanish, French, British, United States, and the

Confederate States of America held the city . That’s why we celebrate “City of

Five Flags .” We invite visitors to celebrate our city with us . Our rich history lends

itself to appreciation of our fascinating historical and archaeological expositions,

allowing you to absorb our colorful past .

Arts and CultureSerious collectors, curious window shoppers, and those eager to enable their

creative side at everything from glass blowing to belly dancing at hands-on

PensacolaExperience

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working art centers are drawn to Pensacola’s dynamic art and cultural scene .

Boasting the “big five,” Pensacola is home to ballet, opera, symphony, theater

and an accredited museum of visual arts .

Events and FestivalsPensacolians love to celebrate . The area’s year-round festivals reflect the

diversity of our community . Many of our festivals reveal our heritage,

representing the Native American, Spanish, French, African-American,

Jamaican, Greek, and Scottish communities . We celebrate art and culture at

our film, songwriter, and art festivals . Other events are focused on our culinary

offerings, including seafood, crawfish, and bushwacker festivals .

BeachesVisitors will find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world where blue

skies, jewel-green waters and swaying sea oats provide the perfect backdrop .

Explore Gulf Islands National Seashore, the longest tract of protected seashore

in the United States . Our coast is perfect for fishing, surfing, scuba diving,

collecting seashells or just taking it easy . In fact, TripAdvisor, Dr . Beach, and the

Travel Channel have ranked Pensacola’s beaches among the best in the country .

ShoppingHistoric Downtown Pensacola is a charming waterfront neighborhood boasting

dozens of locally owned restaurants, boutiques, cultural museums and art

galleries . Shoppers may choose from fine imported textiles, eclectic home

furnishings, work from local potters, painters and glass artists, unique and

trendy clothing and hand-made jewelry . Visitors can also shop at the local

farmer’s markets; Joe Patti’s Seafood, where they will ship fresh seafood to your

home; and for tasty Southern pecans and sweets, J .W . Renfroe Pecan Company

is a perfect choice .

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S T A Y I N P E N S A C O L A , F L O R I D AE X P E R I E N C E P E N S A C O L A , F L O R I D A

PensacolaStay in

Lee HouseLee House was originally built on East Gregory Street in 1866 by William F . Lee,

an engineering officer serving in the Confederate Army . Located in historic

Downtown Pensacola, Lee House is surrounded by porches overlooking the vast

expanse of Pensacola Bay, and boasts 8,400 square feet that houses nine guest

suites, each with a private bath . The formal dining room has a seating capacity

of 24 (which also functions as a media-savvy private conference room, as

needed) . Lee House’s Alcaniz Courtyard is adjacent, comprising 1600 square feet

of open, manicured space for you and your guests’ enjoyment .

Elegance, relaxation, hospitality and history are the essence of Lee House,

and guests enjoy intimate and warm living spaces, historical artifacts from

days gone by, and nine elegant guest suites uniquely appointed by the area’s

finest designers . Complementing its charming interiors, the wide porches of

Lee House beckon you to sit and bask in the views of the glistening waters of

Pensacola Bay and the majestic oaks of Pensacola’s historic Seville Square . Lee

House offers its guests a truly unique experience, combining modern elegance,

luxurious comfort, classic Southern hospitality, and the charm of the property’s

original 1866 home .

For more information about one of the nine wonderfully appointed suites, the

unique indoor and outdoor venues for weddings and events, or to hear about

the exciting new offerings coming to the Lee House, visit their website at:

leehousepensacola.com

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PensacolaHappenings in

Gallery NightEvery month, Downtown Pensacola offers an evening of art and entertainment

known as Gallery Night, a free-of-charge event that showcases the work and

talent of hundreds of local artists in downtown venues along Palafox Place, one

of 10 “Great Streets in America for 2013,” according to the American Planning

Association .

For more information: downtownpensacola.com

Palafox MarketFresh produce, live plants, baked goods, fine art and antiques are just a few of the

items offered by vendors at Palafox Market in Downtown Pensacola . The market

is open every Wednesday 4 p .m .-7 p .m . and every Saturday 8 a .m .-2 p .m ., rain or

shine . Items originate directly from on-site vendors who grow, make, or create

the fruits, vegetables, herbs, and art for sale .

For more information: palafoxmarket.com

Evenings in Olde Seville Square For over 25 years, Seville Square has been the location for free Thursday evening

concerts, Evenings in Olde Seville Square . Grab blankets or folding chairs and

join us at these summer community concerts .

For more information: eveningsinoldesevillesquare.com

Naval Aviation Museum The National Naval Aviation Museum is the world’s largest Naval aviation

museum and one of the most-visited museums in the state of Florida . Share the

excitement of Naval aviation’s rich history and see more than 150 fully restored

aircrafts .

For more information: navalaviationmuseum.org

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PensacolaDine in

The Pensacola Bay Area has come into its own as a dining destination, and

visitors can taste the delectable choices for which Pensacola’s restaurants

receive acclaim . Whether it’s seafood or steak, a casual waterfront gathering,

or an elegant evening in historic surroundings, you’ll find everything you are

looking for in locally owned Downtown Pensacola restaurants .

The Fish HouseWaterfront Dining: Upscale dockside dining overlooking beautiful Pensacola

Bay and Seville Harbor, just steps away from historic Seville Square . Full bar . Late

night menu . Brunch on Sundays . Dine inside or out .

AWARDS: Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Florida Trend Golden Spoon

Award, Pensacola News Journal: Best Seafood Restaurant, Best Restaurant

Overall, Best Outdoor Dining, Best Sunday Brunch, Best Happy Hour,

Independent News: Best Seafood Restaurant, Best Overall Restaurant, Best Bar/

Nightclub

Jackson’s SteakhouseHistoric Downtown Dining: Recognized nationally for its award-winning,

Southern-influenced steaks and seafood paired with impeccable service,

superior wine list, and full bar, Jackson’s provides a consummate dining

experience . Expect white tablecloths . Reservations encouraged and can be

made online .

AWARDS: Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) Award of

Excellence, Florida Trend Golden Spoon Hall of Fame Award, and Wine Spectator

Award of Excellence since 2000, Independent News: Best Steakhouse, Best Wait

Staff, Best Steak, Best Chef, Pensacola News Journal: Best Steak, Best Chef, Best

Power Lunch

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Atlas Oyster HouseWaterfront Dining: Classy joint . Great view . Dine inside or out . Full bar, including

16 beers on tap and wines by the glass . Full sake menu . Relaxed, comfortable

atmosphere . Sunday Brunch .

AWARDS: Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Independent News: Best

Oysters, Best Steamed Seafood, Pensacola News Journal: Best Sushi

Great Southern Catering & EventsFor over a decade, Great Southern Catering & Events has provided Northwest

Florida with premier catering and wedding planning ranging from intimate

ceremonies to large functions for up to 500 or more guests .

With two award-winning restaurants to draw from, the chefs of Great Southern

Catering & Events have carefully crafted and provided menus with a broad range

of selections from simple to sublime . Chefs can personalize your big event with

a handcrafted menu based on your needs .

For more information: greatsouthernrestaurants.com

PensacolaHistoric venues in

If you want to make history with any event, Downtown Pensacola is the perfect

choice for you . Pensacola’s historic district has everything you need with its

unique venues, culture and history, including the oldest standing church in the

state of Florida . The district is home to beautiful, lush parks and is nestled on the

shores of Pensacola Bay .

Palafox House

Housed in a 1912 building in the heart of Downtown Pensacola, Palafox House

is a wonderful example of early 20th-century architecture . As unique as it is

beautiful, it features two spaces within, creating perfect flow for your event . The

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main entrance greets you with twenty-foot ceilings, a granite service bar and

custom-stained concrete floors . Above the bar you will find a four- by sixteen-

foot chalkboard where a personalized message can be written for your event .

The main dining room also has a custom-stained concrete floor along with

handcrafted chandeliers that emphasize the urban feel . Unlike any other space

in town, Palafox House has a panoramic window overlooking the tree-lined

park in the heart of the city and is the perfect venue to host weddings, dinners,

and other gatherings .

For more information: palafoxhouse.com

Seville Square

Seville Square is a park in Downtown Pensacola that was the location of a 1752

Spanish outpost known as San Miguel . The Spanish designated Seville Square as

a public plaza in 1813 . A gazebo at the center of the square is the main feature .

It was constructed for the 1981 Galvez Bicentennial Celebration and dedicated

on May 9 of that year to the memory of Mary Turner Rule Reed, who helped

establish the Seville Square Historic District .

Over the last thirty years, Seville Square has become a community center . A

number of historic buildings, including Old Christ Church and Dorr House, face

onto the square . Located immediately north of Fountain Park and accessible to

Bartram Park across Main Street, it is perfect for special events such as festivals,

weddings, receptions, and birthday parties .

For more information: cityofpensacola.com

Lee House

Lee House is the perfect setting for any event . The house rests on beautiful

Pensacola Bay and is the ideal place to see the sun rise and set . Its nine

charming suites will make you feel right at home, and its wraparound porch and

interior design will make you never want to leave . Lee House can host any size

event from an intimate dinner gathering to a wedding reception for over 200 .

With its spacious indoor areas and beautiful outdoor courtyard, Lee House will

make your event one to remember .

For more information: leehousepensacola.com

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Old Christ Church

Old Christ Church, also known as Christ Church, is the oldest standing church

in the state of Florida . It was built in 1832 in the heart of Pensacola and overlooks

Seville Square and Fountain Park . In 1974 it was added to the U .S . National

Register of Historic Places, and in 1989, the building was listed in “A Guide to

Florida’s Historic Architecture,” published by the University of Florida Press . Its

classic stained-glass windows and timeless architecture rest on a manicured

lawn surrounded by a white picket fence . The church is available for tours and

wedding ceremonies .

For more information: historicpensacola.org

PensacolaWedding PackagePensacola is home to Northwest Florida’s most talented wedding vendors .

These vendors have partnered together to bring you everything you need

for your Pensacola wedding, from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and

personalized reception . Pensacola’s top venues, rich in history, and the area’s

most award-winning restaurants, accredited photographers, entertainment,

floral design team and professional wedding planners have all come together to

make planning your wedding in Pensacola as easy as saying “I do .”

Planning for Perfection Your package includes personal consultation and planning with a professional

wedding planner to make sure all the details of your big day are carried out

flawlessly . Your planner will:

• Provide unlimited communication via email, personal meetings and

telephone conversations

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• Communicate with all vendors and confirm performance with all contracted

vendors

• Provide etiquette advisement

• Assist in menu tasting and final menu selection

• Assist with “save the dates,” invitations, calligrapher and wedding favors

• Supply a customized layout of the wedding/reception venue

• Coordinate on-hand, four-hour pre-wedding preparations to ensure that all

vendors (including, but not limited to, florist, cake designer, caterer, band, DJ,

linen company, furniture, table settings and bar service) are fully set up and

installed before the event

• Provide on-site supervision for one hour, post-wedding, to assist in venue

cleanup with caterer to ensure the wedding venues are cleaned and left as

instructed

• Create and distribute a wedding/reception timeline and order of events to all

members of the wedding party and all necessary vendors

• Set up and attend all vendor meetings with bride so no detail goes undone

• Provide assistance in any additional events, if needed, prior to or after the

wedding, such as, but not limited to, the bridal luncheon, bachelorette party,

or post-wedding brunch at any Great Southern Restaurant location or private

Pensacola venue

Wedding VenueThe venue has everything you need for your wedding, including a wraparound

porch with a breathtaking view, a spacious courtyard for your ceremony and

reception as well as a two-night stay in the nine luxurious suites overlooking

both Pensacola Bay and the lush green courtyard . The Lee House is located at

the entrance to the Seville Historic District in beautiful Downtown Pensacola .

In addition to the courtyard and suites, the Lee House has a large, beautifully

decorated living and dining room area . The Lee House is adjacent to beautiful

Seville Square and Fountain Park, where locals gather for outdoor concerts,

art shows, and regional festivals . It is a short walk to many of the area’s finest

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restaurants and unique, locally owned shops . Continental breakfast and

gourmet coffee is provided for all houseguests by Bagelheads, a local bakery .

The Southern hospitality of Lee House will create the perfect backdrop for your

big day .

In addition to the two-night stay and Lee House suites, the Pensacola Wedding

package includes the following:

FLORAL DESIGN

Handcrafted one-of-a-kind bridal bouquet

Three bridesmaid’s bouquets

Two corsages for the mothers

Groom’s boutonniere

Two boutonnieres for the fathers

Up to three groomsman’s boutonnieres

Ten floral (or glass & candle) centerpieces with votive candles

Decorative arbor for the ceremony

FURNITURE

Guest tables (10 sixty-inch rounds)

Chivari chairs (75)

Cake table

Sweetheart table

Bistro tables (3)

Draped banquet tables

CATERING NEEDS

Elegant chaffing dishes (if needed)

Stainless steel flatware

Glassware

Dinner china service

Setup and cleanup of venue

All staffing charges included

All delivery charges included

ENTERTAINMENT

Four hours of professional DJ service provided by Pensacola’s top DJ, Ramsey

Coates, owner and operator of Any Day DJ (additional hours can be added)

BAR SERVICE

Hosted bar for four hours — cash bar for remaining time . Top-shelf products

supplied


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LIQUOR SERVICE

Grey Goose vodka, Tanqueray gin, Chivas Regal scotch, Crown Royal, Jack

Daniel’s; Bacardi, Malibu and Captain Morgan rums; Patron Silver, 1800 Tequila,

Hennessy cognac, Grand Marnier, Amaretto, Peach Schnapps, and Long Island

Iced Tea

BEER SERVICE

Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Land Shark (or equivalent)

WINE SERVICE

House-select Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet

3-COURSE REHEARSAL DINNER

The rehearsal dinner will take place at one of Pensacola’s award-winning

restaurants . Jackson’s Steakhouse has a wonderful private dining room, known

as the Governor’s Room, which will host up to 40 of your guests for an intimate

dinner overlooking historic Ferdinand Plaza in Downtown Pensacola . In

addition, the room features handcrafted lighting, a beautiful still life painting

as well as the restaurant’s wine cellar . The 3-course dinner will include bread

service, menu choices (menu items are subject to change seasonally), and two

glasses of beer or house wine per guest as well as all non-alcoholic beverages .

CEREMONY

The officiate will supply vows before the wedding; be in touch with you as

much as you need by cell phone or email to guide you through the wedding

process; be on site, have everything set up and prepared before you get there;

officiate the wedding; and notarize and file the marriage license with the clerk of

the court .

PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Northwest Florida’s Elite Photographers . Four and a half-hour service includes

all edited pictures on a disk with copyright release . No matter what your style,

we have you covered .


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WEDDING CAKE

Custom wedding cake by top Northwest Florida cake designer Betty Weber .

Selection of cake flavors, fillings and design (includes cake cutting and service

fee appropriate to size of wedding) .

WATER/MIXERS

Bar tonic, club soda, ginger ale, orange juice, milk, grapefruit, pineapple,

cranberry and lime juices, sweet ’n’ sour, grenadine, vermouth (all garnishes

included)

LINENS

Linen tablecloths and napkins (white)

Linen overlays or banquet runners (choice of color)

RECEPTION CATERING

The chefs of Great Southern Catering and Events can customize any menu item

or recipe to accommodate your individual taste; they specialize in a wide variety

of cuisines from Southern Coastal to French, Italian and more . There are many

options available, including plated dinner service and brunch service, as well

as many passed and displayed hors d’oeuvres . Menus can be viewed online at

greatsouthernrestaurants .com .

POPULAR ADD-ON ITEMS

Photo booth

Videographer

Personalized signs and invitations

Grand exit coordination

Sunset cruise provided by Condor Sailing

Vintage furniture rental

Entertainment (live band)

For pricing and more information on the Pensacola Wedding Package,

please call 850.433.9450.


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PensacolaFind us in

Atlas Oyster House

850 .470 .0003

atlasoysterhouse .com

Fish House

850 .470 .0003

fishhousepensacola .com

Great Southern Catering & Events

850 .433 .9450

greatsouthernrestaurants .com/

catering-events

Jackson’s Steakhouse

850 .469 .9898

jacksonsrestaurant .com

Lee House

850 .912 .8770

leehousepensacola .com

Old Christ Church

850 .595 .5985

historicpensacola .org

Palafox House

850 .433 .9450

palafoxhouse .com

Seville Square

850 .436 .5675

Playpensacola .com

Aislinn Kate Photography

aislinnkate .com

Barrett McClean Photography

barrettmcclean .com

Bethany Lauren Photography

bethanylaurenphotography .com

Documented Photography

documentedphotography .com

Mirabel Photography

mirabelphotography .com

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Fiore Floral Design

850 .469 .1930

fioreofpensacola .com

Any Day DJ, Ramsey Coates

850 .359 .3031

anydaydj .com

Betty Weber Cakes

850 .477 .1745

bettyweber .blogspot .com

The Bridal Loft

850 .475 .8296

pensacolabridalloft .com

Condor Sailing Adventures

850 .637 .7245

condorsailingadventures .com

Gents Formal Wear

850 .434 .3272

gentsformalwear .com

Kents Event Rental

850 .932 .3505

gokents .com

Marry Me Rentals

850 .607 .8090

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