Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort

Cradled between the Atlantic’s glimmering surf and Delray Beach’s vibrant Atlantic Avenue, Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa brings together laid-back coastal charm and polished service in a setting tailor-made for destination weddings. The Mediterranean-inspired property rises just steps from the sand at the corner of A1A and Atlantic Avenue, placing guests within strolling distance of locally loved boutiques, cafés, and live-music venues while still feeling worlds away behind its palm-framed porte-cochère. Inside, airy spaces accented with driftwood tones, woven textures, and floor-to-ceiling windows capture the beach’s golden light from sunrise to star-dusted night—ideal for candid photos and sunset “I do” moments alike.

Guest Rooms & Suites

The resort’s 277 accommodations—ranging from stylish guestrooms to townhouse-style villas—balance barefoot-beach sensibilities with creature comforts. Expect pillow-top beds dressed in crisp linens, mini-fridges for chilled champagne, rainfall showers stocked with botanical toiletries, and private balconies that soak in ocean or village views. Multi-level villas, each with full kitchens and living rooms, give wedding parties or families extra breathing room for hair-and-makeup sessions, late-night toasts, or next-morning brunch prep.

Venues for Every Vision

• Atlantic Terrace & Ocean Plaza – A breezy, second-level terrace overlooking the shoreline. Many couples exchange vows here against a soundtrack of rolling waves before moving to cocktail hour beside flickering fire bowls.
• Ocean Ballroom – Neutral palette, 18-foot ceilings, and walls of windows framing the Atlantic. Seats roughly 350 for dinner and converts seamlessly for after-party dancing with built-in uplighting and intelligent sound.
• Seacrest & Coastal Ballrooms – Flexible salons (about 3,000–5,000 sq ft) that combine or divide for rehearsal dinners, cultural ceremonies, or farewell brunches.
• Drift Rooftop Lounge – A stylish indoor–outdoor space crowned with rattan lanterns and living-plant walls, perfect for welcome receptions or boho-chic micro-weddings under the stars.
• Garden Courtyard – Lush landscaping, bubbling fountains, and string lights set an intimate scene for elopements or post-ceremony espresso bars.

In all, more than 30,000 square feet of event space lets couples keep every gathering—welcome cocktails, spa morning, ceremony, reception, and brunch—under one roof, eliminating guest logistics.

Planning & Culinary Expertise

Certified wedding specialists guide timelines, layout diagrams, and vendor pairings, bringing deep experience with multi-day South Asian celebrations, kosher menus, and vibrant Latin dance parties. Executive chefs weave local flavors—think blackened Florida snapper, mango-cilantro ceviche shooters, and custard-filled Key-lime profiteroles—into personalized menus. Late-night Cuban-sandwich stations or mini doughnut walls often keep energy high long after the band’s first encore. Custom cakes emerge from an in-house pastry studio skilled at gravity-defying sugar-flower creations.

Resort Amenities That Elevate a Wedding Weekend

• Pools & Beach Club – Two ocean-view pools (one adults-only) feature cabanas with chilled eucalyptus towels and sunscreen menus. A private section of Delray’s broad sandy beach supplies loungers, umbrellas, and beverage service arranged through the Opal Beach Club.
• Opal Spa – Eight treatment suites, salt-therapy lounges, and a hydrotherapy circuit make it easy to schedule bridal-party massages, men’s beard-trim facials, or morning-after reflexology.
• Fitness & Recreation – Sunrise yoga on the terrace, complimentary cruiser bicycles, and paddleboard rentals encourage group bonding beyond the dance floor.
• Dining & Nightlife – Drift Kitchen & Bar pairs wood-fired seafood with panoramic ocean views; Monkey Bar in the lobby spills onto an outdoor courtyard with nightly live music; and Kaito, a hidden omakase counter, gives adventurous foodies an intimate pre-wedding splurge.

What Recent Guests Love

Reviews often celebrate the “boutique feel” delivered on a grand-scale footprint. Wedding couples consistently applaud the staff’s attention to detail—from bell staff memorizing grandparents’ names to banquet captains who slip hors d’oeuvres to nervous ring bearers. Many guests highlight the resort’s photogenic architecture (white-washed arches, rope-swing chairs, and a sculptural lobby staircase) and the convenience of wandering straight from ceremony to beach bonfire without ever calling a car service. Occasional feedback notes that weekend nightlife on Atlantic Avenue can be lively; reserving ocean-facing rooms for light sleepers is a simple solution.

Nearby Attractions for Downtime Adventures

• Atlantic Avenue Arts & Entertainment District (steps away) – Galleries, artisanal coffee shops, and open-air jazz bars create easy off-site diversions.
• Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens (15 minutes) – Serene strolling paths and koi-filled ponds; popular for bridal-party photo sessions.
• Gumbo Limbo Nature Center (20 minutes) – Sea-turtle rehabilitation and scenic boardwalks through coastal hammocks.
• Downtown Boca Raton (15 minutes) – Upscale shopping, contemporary art museums, and craft-cocktail lounges for bachelor or bachelorette outings.
• Palm Beach International Airport (25 minutes) – Straightforward access keeps travel worry-free for out-of-town guests.

Why Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa Shines for Weddings

With its ocean-kissed terraces, light-filled ballrooms, and a planning team fluent in both intricate cultural traditions and minimalist modern aesthetics, Opal Grand delivers the best of a destination wedding without the passport. Guests can sip sunrise lattes, trade vows beside the surf, dine on chef-driven coastal cuisine, and dance beneath lantern-lit palms—all in one seamless flow. Add a spa for pre-ceremony pampering, sunset-deck yoga to ease nerves, and Atlantic Avenue’s social buzz just outside the lobby, and you have a canvas ready to paint whatever wedding story you imagine—from barefoot boho to black-tie coastal chic.