The Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront places couples on the doorstep of Florida's fascinating Space Coast — a stretch of Atlantic beachfront where Kennedy Space Center rocket launches have lit the sky since the Apollo era and where wide, uncrowded beaches provide a dramatically different atmosphere from the crowded southern Florida coast. The hotel's direct beachfront ceremony access on the Atlantic, ballroom and event spaces with ocean views, and position in the heart of Brevard County's active cultural and outdoor recreation community make it an ideal choice for couples with ties to the region's aviation, engineering, and scientific community — and for anyone who wants a beautiful beach wedding without the crowds.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:48 PM | 3:48 PM | 2.6″ |
| February | 6:12 PM | 4:12 PM | 2.0″ |
| March | 7:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 2.7″ |
| April | 7:47 PM | 5:47 PM | 2.3″ |
| May | 8:04 PM | 6:04 PM | 3.5″ |
| June | 8:20 PM | 6:20 PM | 7.1″ |
| July | 8:20 PM | 6:20 PM | 6.5″ |
| August | 8:01 PM | 6:01 PM | 6.7″ |
| September | 7:27 PM | 5:27 PM | 7.6″ |
| October | 6:53 PM | 4:53 PM | 4.9″ |
| November | 5:29 PM | 3:29 PM | 2.5″ |
| December | 5:28 PM | 3:28 PM | 2.4″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from MELBOURNE INTL AP, 3.7 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
In-house IHG catering
Bar / Alcohol
Full bar service
Music Curfew
11:00 PM
Rental Hours
6 hrs included
Vendors
Preferred vendor list
Rain Backup Plan
Indoor ballroom
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; Atlantic beachfront; confirm storm protocols and cancellation policy
Verify Before You Book
Check for potential KSC launch dates that could make for unique wedding backdrops or scheduling conflicts
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
East-facing Atlantic ocean; hotel west side catches sunset
Shade Coverage
Indoor ballroom and covered terrace
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Atlantic beach ceremonies, Melbourne ocean horizon, Space Coast beach landscape, Kennedy Space Center rocket launch backdrop (seasonal), uncrowded Space Coast beachfront
2605 N Hwy A1A
Melbourne, FL
Parking
On-site lot
Nearest Airport
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) · 4 mi
Guest Hotels
On-site; Hampton Inn Melbourne Beachfront, Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place
