The Breakers Palm Beach Wedding FAQ

Jun 6

Couples planning a wedding at The Breakers in Palm Beach tend to ask the same questions, often in the same order. Here are honest answers to the ones we field most as the photo and video team, gathered so you can plan with fewer unknowns.

When should we get married for the best weather and light?

November through April is the sweet spot: drier air, softer humidity, and comfortable evenings. Sunset sits earlier in those months, around 5:30 to 6:30 PM, which pulls golden-hour portraits and the ceremony closer together. If you marry in summer, plan around afternoon storms and a later, roughly 8 PM sunset.

How far ahead should we book the venue and vendors?

The Breakers books prime Saturdays twelve to eighteen months out, and the strongest photographers and videographers go just as fast. Once your date is set, lock your photo and video team early; we take a limited number of weddings each season specifically so each couple gets full attention.

Can we have the ceremony outdoors?

Yes. Ocean lawns and courtyard settings are available, and they photograph beautifully. Build a weather contingency into the contract so the resort can move to an indoor space without derailing your timeline if a storm rolls through.

Should we hire one company for both photo and video?

It is usually smoother. A single team shares one timeline, coordinates positions during the ceremony so neither camera blocks the other, and gives you a consistent look across the gallery and the film. We shoot both, which is why the still frames and the motion tend to feel like the same day rather than two different ones.

How much coverage do we actually need?

Most full days run eight to ten hours, from getting-ready through the first dances and a chunk of the reception. If you want a sparkler send-off or a late-night moment on film, add the hour rather than rushing the parts that matter most.

What is the best time for portraits?

Reserve fifteen to thirty minutes before sunset for the two of you. The light at The Breakers turns warm and directional against the Mediterranean architecture, and stepping away briefly almost always produces the images couples frame.

When will we receive our gallery and film?

Turnaround varies by season, but expect a preview within a couple of weeks and the full gallery and edited film within a few months. We would rather edit carefully than rush work you will keep for decades.

Do you travel beyond Palm Beach?

We are based in South Florida and photograph and film across the region and at destinations worldwide, so a Breakers wedding followed by a celebration elsewhere is no trouble at all.