The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa opened the island's newest wedding and event venue on June 27. The 5,000-square-foot Grand Ocean Terrace hosts up to 220 wedding guests with an unobstructed ocean view elevated above beach level and is designed by local artisans to ensure a “coastal chic” state of mind. Glass walls are able to slide open into a full-length covered balcony, providing an all-season climate space.

To celebrate the grand opening, the resort hosted invited guests for a joyous Gala Unveiling with dozens of high-profile wedding editors, leading industry bloggers, wedding professionals and area dignitaries. The event included a kick-off cocktail reception on the Oceanfront Deck followed by the official ribbon cutting and Celebration Gala inside the Grand Ocean Terrace. The Gala Unveiling reflected the fabulous design of locally celebrated Wedding Professional, Amanda Spencer. Performances by local musicians and live remote broadcasts by world-famous W.B. of Atlanta’s 94.9 The Bull added to the festive event. It was an honor to have been invited to the celebration, thank you Westin Hilton Head!

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is an AAA Four Diamond Award-winning resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with 416 guest rooms and suites. The resort also offers over 39,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space that consists of 19 meeting rooms, including a 13,200 square-foot Grand Ballroom, a 5800 square-foot dedicated beachfront event deck and the new Grand Ocean Terrace.

To view the Grand Ocean Terrace in 360 degrees, click here.