Santa Rosa Beach, FL, March 26, 2015– The Walton Area Chamber Wedding and Event Council partnering with VIP Destin Magazine are excited to announce the first Wedding Destination Give-Away Contest.

Members of the Council have graciously donated their products and services to put together a package worth over $20,000.

This package includes the wedding ceremony on the beautiful sands of Miramar Beach, decoration for the wedding and reception, a full-page Bridal profile in the 2016 VIP Destin Magazine, flowers, music, reception, accommodations for the wedding party and guests up to 50 attendees, the after rehearsal dinner, wedding consultation and direction, a vocalist, transportation to and from the wedding venue to the local accommodations, invitations, a 2-night stay for the Bride & Groom, cake, make-up, nails and hair for the bride, photography, videography and much, much more!This contest not only provides a couple with the wedding of their dreams, it also spotlights the Chamber’s members and their services as well as the beautiful area we live and work in.

– Mary Huey, Director of Membership of Walton Area Chamber of CommerceApplications are now being submitted online on the chamber’s website and there are many deserving couples – http://waltonareachamber.com/pages/WeddingDestinationContest .  Deadline for submissions is midnight on March 31st.

Three final couples will be chosen by the Wedding and Event Council.  The public may vote for their favorite on our Facebook page, Walton Area Chamber Wedding/Event Council, (https://www.facebook.com/WaltonAreaChamberEmeraldCoastWedding?ref=hl) on May 1, 2015.

Contributors to this wedding package are;  Surfside Resort, Island Sands Beach Weddings, Royal Palm Grille, Diamond Dan DJ Services, Elliott Talent Agency, 654 Limo, A Highlands House Bed & Breakfast Inn, Serenity By The Sea Spa at Hilton Sandestin Beach, Meritage Spa at Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology, Hilton Sandestin Golf Resort & Spa, Bella Flora 30A, Wells Printing Company, 4cBBQ, VIP Destin Magazine, Emerald Coast Pedal Tours, Southern Star Dolphin Cruises, Sand Hippie Beach Photography, Silver Shade Studio Videography, Lily Chartier Pearls, Counts Oakes Resort Properties, Broad & Cassel – Attorneys at Law, and McCaskill & Company Finest Jewelry and Watches.

If you would like more information about this contest, please contact Mary Huey at 850-267-0683 or

email at mary@waltonareachamber.com.