Hammock Dunes Club Wedding Photography Guide
A photographer's guide to Palm Coast's Distinguished Emerald Club oceanfront venue
About Hammock Dunes Club
Hammock Dunes Club
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Hammock Dunes Club is a Distinguished Emerald Club—one of only 105 clubs worldwide to hold this prestigious designation. Located on a pristine stretch of the Atlantic in Palm Coast, the club offers an oceanfront wedding experience with world-class service and amenities.
The 34,000 square foot clubhouse overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, providing multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions. Whether you envision an oceanfront lawn ceremony or an elegant ballroom celebration, Hammock Dunes delivers a refined coastal experience.
Event Spaces
- Event Lawn: Oceanfront ceremony space with panoramic Atlantic views
- Oceanview Ballroom: Elegant indoor reception with floor-to-ceiling ocean views
- The Veranda: Covered outdoor space for cocktails or intimate gatherings
- Beach Access: Direct access to the beach for portraits and ceremonies
Golf & Amenities
- The Links Course - 18-hole championship course
- The Creek Course - 18-hole course with water features
- Full-service dining
- Tennis and fitness facilities
- Ocean views throughout the property
What's Included
As a full-service private club, Hammock Dunes provides in-house catering, event coordination, and comprehensive wedding planning. Your dedicated Events Team ensures every detail reflects the Distinguished Emerald Club standard of excellence.
Best Photo Locations
Oceanfront Ceremony Area
Oceanfront ceremony lawn with Atlantic views and open sky. Natural lighting works well throughout the day, with dramatic sunset potential.
Main Ballroom
Indoor reception space with large windows and ambient lighting. Chandeliers and refined décor create elegant portrait opportunities.
Beach Access
Direct beach access for intimate portraits. Natural sand texture and ocean waves provide dynamic backgrounds, especially during golden hour.
Clubhouse Grounds
Expansive clubhouse grounds with mature landscaping, architectural details, and varied lighting conditions throughout the property.
Covered Terraces
Covered outdoor spaces with ocean breezes. Mixed lighting from natural and architectural sources creates interesting portrait opportunities.
Golf Course Backdrop
Golf course landscape views with manicured greens and water features. Open lighting and varied elevations for landscape-style portraits.
Photographer Tips
Distinguished Emerald Club
Hammock Dunes holds the Distinguished Emerald Club designation - one of only 105 clubs worldwide. This means professional service standards and attention to detail.
Oceanfront Ceremony Setting
The oceanfront ceremony area offers Atlantic backdrop views. The open setting works well for various ceremony layouts and guest counts.
Sunset Timing is Everything
Plan your ceremony to finish about an hour before sunset. This allows time for cocktail hour portraits and beach sunset photography.
Multiple Photo Locations
The property includes multiple spaces for variety - beach access, landscaped grounds, ballroom, and covered outdoor areas for diverse portrait settings.
Golf Course Portraits
If time allows, the golf course areas offer landscape portrait opportunities with manicured grounds and water features for added variety.
In-House Services
The club handles catering and coordination in-house, which can streamline vendor coordination and venue logistics throughout the wedding day.
Planning Your Timeline at Hammock Dunes Club
We don't publish generic sample timelines because they're useless without knowing your wedding date. Here's why:
A 5pm ceremony works beautifully in summer but means portraits in the dark in winter. Your timeline needs to be built around your actual date and what matters most to you.
Light at Hammock Dunes Club
Private club setting with ocean views. The beach and grounds offer varied lighting throughout the day.
Time for Photos
We recommend 60-75 minutes for portraits at Hammock Dunes Club, covering the beach, clubhouse, grounds, and golf course views.
Timeline Strategies
Sunset Portraits
Want that golden hour magic? We work backwards from sunset. Ceremony ends 60-90 minutes before, giving time for family photos, couple portraits, and catching the best light.
Brunch or Daytime
Morning ceremonies and daytime receptions mean lots of beautiful natural light all day. Great for summer when afternoons can get pretty warm.
Venue Timing Notes
- Private club—member or event access required
Get a Timeline Built for Your Day
Tell us your wedding date, ceremony time preferences, and what moments matter most. We'll send you a custom timeline that accounts for sunset, this venue's best light, and your priorities.
Request Your Custom TimelineHammock Dunes Club Wedding Cost
As a Distinguished Emerald Club, Hammock Dunes offers premium wedding experiences with pricing that reflects the world-class service and oceanfront setting. Contact the Events Team for customized pricing based on your guest count and wedding vision.
What to Expect
- Full-service event coordination
- In-house catering and bar service
- Ceremony and reception spaces
- Tables, chairs, linens, and rentals
- Dedicated Events Manager
The Distinguished Emerald Advantage
Working with a club that holds this prestigious designation means every detail is handled with precision. The Events Team has been creating exceptional celebrations here for years—they anticipate needs before you think of them.
For pricing and availability, contact the Events Team at (386) 445-0747 or visit hammockdunes.com/weddings.
Planning a Wedding at Hammock Dunes Club?
We've photographed weddings at oceanfront venues throughout Northeast Florida and know how to capture the magic of an Atlantic sunset ceremony. As a husband-and-wife team, we understand how to work with coastal light and make the most of every photo opportunity.
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