Wedding & Vow Renewal

Choose Dolphin Research Center for your Wedding, Micro Wedding, Elopement, or Vow Renewal

Weddings

With both indoor and outdoor space, we can create a special day for you no matter what the Florida Keys weather brings. Call or email us today with your vision for your special day!

Imagine saying "I do" with a dolphin as your attendant!  You can get married in the water during an Exclusive Private Dolphin Encounter. The program includes an orientation with your own trainer at a private dock with a dolphin. The bride and groom along with the person officiating then enter the water for the brief ceremony and enjoy the private swim experience.  A DRC staff photographer will be on hand to capture the ceremony and the swim on beautiful, high-resolution digital images. These are included in the cost of your Exclusive Private Dolphin Encounter.  

We require that in-water wedding ceremonies take place during an Exclusive Private Dolphin Encounter so that we can focus on the couple. This also ensures that nothing is taken away from the experience of other guests doing a Dolphin Encounter at the same dock. The cost of an Exclusive Private Dolphin Encounter is $2,189 for up to six people. Additional general admission prices apply for any wedding guests who join you at DRC to observe your wedding from land.

If you prefer, you can get married out of the water at one of our scenic locations such as the waterfall, in the Veterans' Garden, or at the end of the causeway overlooking the Gulf of Mexico near the end of our regular business day. If you choose this option, you can also participate in a public Dolphin Encounter earlier in the day for a cost of $225.00 per person. Digital photos from your Dolphin Encounter can be purchased after the program.  As with the in-water option, general admission fees apply to your other guests.

Larger wedding parties, with the wedding ceremony taking place on DRC grounds after regular business hours, can be accommodated. Sample itineraries and pricing are available upon request. This option requires the most planning and must be scheduled at least three months in advance with a longer lead time preferred. Please remember that scheduling and activities must be flexible and vary depending on the time of year. For example, events in late fall or early winter must take place earlier due to the earlier sunset times.

Indoor Room Space

Two separate rooms each hold up to 70 attendees in Theater style or up to 44 people for dinner. Classroom style seating and other arrangements are also possible. The airy outside porch is perfect for smaller breakouts or for serving a meal "al fresco".

For technical needs, a full-screen monitor and wi-fi capability are available in each room.

Interactive Programs and Other Activities

Create lasting memories for your attendees when they meet a member of our dolphin family or participate in another interactive program! 

How to Arrange Your Event

For pricing, reservations, or to discuss your needs, please contact us at 305-289-1121, ext. 233, or via email at events@dolphins.org.  We will be happy to answer any questions and discuss your individual wishes.