Wedding Venue

The Shores Resort and Spa

Daytona Beach Shores, FL

The Shores Resort & Spa presents an entirely different face of the Daytona Beach area — a sophisticated boutique resort far removed from the race crowd and spring break energy of the main strip, occupying a beautiful direct Atlantic beachfront location in quieter Daytona Beach Shores. Its beachfront ceremony lawn, outdoor terrace overlooking the ocean, event rooms with Atlantic views, full-service spa for bridal party prep, and intimate boutique scale create a refined beach wedding experience that is accessible from throughout Central Florida and Jacksonville while offering genuine Atlantic coastal beauty with none of the typical Daytona Beach baggage.

Best seasons to marry here

October–May

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

MonthSunsetCeremonyRain
January5:47 PM3:47 PM3.0″
February6:13 PM4:13 PM3.0″
March7:32 PM5:32 PM3.6″
April7:49 PM5:49 PM2.6″
May8:08 PM6:08 PM3.5″
June8:24 PM6:24 PM6.7″
July8:24 PM6:24 PM6.8″
August8:04 PM6:04 PM6.7″
September7:29 PM5:29 PM6.8″
October6:54 PM4:54 PM4.9″
November5:29 PM3:29 PM3.2″
December5:27 PM3:27 PM2.9″

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 DAYTONA BEACH, 1.8 miles away.

Amenities & Inclusions

✓ Bridal Suite✓ Tables & Chairs✓ Ceremony + Reception✓ ADA Accessible✓ A/C Available✓ Pet Friendly✓ Kid Friendly✓ Setup Day Before
Planning Details
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Catering

In-house catering

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Bar / Alcohol

Full bar service

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Music Curfew

11:00 PM

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Rental Hours

6 hrs included

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Vendors

Preferred vendor list

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Rain Backup Plan

Indoor event spaces

Hurricane Season Note

June–November; Atlantic beachfront; confirm comprehensive storm and cancellation policy

Verify Before You Book

Confirm current event package pricing and minimum guest count requirements

Photographer's Perspective
Rob Craven

Rob Craven

Lead Photographer

Sunset Direction

East-facing Atlantic Ocean; beach faces full sunrise; western resort areas for sunset

Shade Coverage

Indoor event spaces and covered terrace

Best Shots & Hidden Gems

Daytona Beach Shores wide Atlantic beach, ocean terrace at sunset, boutique resort architecture, spa garden areas for portraits, unobstructed ocean horizon

Location

2637 S Atlantic Ave

Daytona Beach Shores, FL

Parking

On-site lot and valet

Nearest Airport

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) · 8 mi

Guest Hotels

On-site; Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Marriott Daytona Beach

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Common questions

What time does the sun set at The Shores Resort and Spa?

Sunset at The Shores Resort and Spa moves by about 3 hours across the year. December is the earliest sunset at 5:27 PM local time, and July the latest at 8:24 PM. Golden hour starts roughly an hour before — 7:24 PM in July. Every month is listed on this page.

What time should our ceremony start at The Shores Resort and Spa?

Start about 2 hours before sunset and your vows finish as golden hour begins, which is when the portraits afterwards look their best. At The Shores Resort and Spa that means around 6:24 PM in July and 3:27 PM in December. Pick your date on this page and I will work out the exact times for it.

When is the best time of year to get married at The Shores Resort and Spa?

The best of the year at The Shores Resort and Spa is October–May.

Does hurricane season affect weddings at The Shores Resort and Spa?

June–November; Atlantic beachfront; confirm comprehensive storm and cancellation policy

How many guests does The Shores Resort and Spa hold?

Around 250 guests. Ceremony and reception both happen on site. That figure is my research rather than the venue's own, so confirm it with them before you count on it.

What happens if it rains at The Shores Resort and Spa?

Indoor event spaces

Is there a music curfew at The Shores Resort and Spa?

Music has to be done by 11:00 PM.

What is the nearest airport to The Shores Resort and Spa?

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB), about 8 miles away. Guest hotels nearby: On-site; Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Marriott Daytona Beach

Have you photographed a wedding at The Shores Resort and Spa?

Not yet. I have worked out this venue's light and its rules in detail, which is what this page is — but no wedding here has been photographed for the map, so yours would be the first.

How much does wedding photography at The Shores Resort and Spa cost?

My collections run $2,500 to $6,500, covering 4, 8 and 10+ hours of the day, and sales tax is not included. The full investment guide has what each one includes.

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