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including hair and make up rooms and break out rooms for brides and grooms,” Jordan said.
The chapel is one of the resort’s original structures and has 2,400 square feet in the main room and a 10-by-20-foot stage under a large arched wall.
Popular outdoor spots are the bridge over a small lake and the beautiful fountain in the center of the property. “But we can stage weddings anywhere outside; we have space to spread out and can set up tents and chairs,” Jordan said. “We can host dinners in our restaurants and provide accommodations for guests too.”
Lambert stresses that a wedding for 500 guests, a petite soiree or any type of event is easily accommodated. “The White House has held its own for weddings and o ers many possibilities,” she said. “Booking a year in advance is the norm but with COVID cancellations there are some open dates.”
Hotel Legends, the company’s most recently opened property, also has possibilities for weddings and
dining events. “I can picture a small wedding by the pool,” Lambert said.
Jordan notes
that Centennial
Plaza partners
with many local
businesses and
attractions,
including Gulfport’s newest
attraction, Mississippi Aquarium, as they are the largest closest family resort.
Angie Dearman, Centennial Plaza’s director of sales, says folks are hot o the engagement season. “Chances are you or someone close to you is engaged,” she said. “If you’re looking for a venue with year-round sunshine and plenty of excitement on property, we have the spot for you: the Chapel at Centennial Plaza.
“Checking all the boxes, this resort is home to luxurious accommodations, several event venues, beach access, and amazing views for starters. The multi-
functional property also lends itself to extracurricular wedding activities
such as bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners, and hotel
accommodations so you can soak in everything Centennial Plaza
has to o er.”
Asked about the most unusual
wedding requests she’s had, she responded, “Once a groom requested our sta cut and
serve the wedding cake with a sword. Also, a Halloween
wedding requested our sta dress up in costumes along
with their guests and the bride and groom.”
Kim Smith, director of
The White House
1230 Beach Blvd., Biloxi 228.233.1230 www.whitehousebiloxi.com
sales
for the White House, recalls
an unusual request she had. “A bride asked if she could bring her 42-year old Amazonian bird that sings to the wedding. How could I refuse that request?”
Smith would like future brides to know that the White House has much to o er. “If Southern charm is what you’re looking for on your special day, we’ve got you covered,” she said. “Our spaces are the perfect setting for that intimate, stunning, memorable wedding of your dreams. Whether you choose the ballroom, our rooftop terrace with the best sunset views on the Coast, or our iconic front lawn, your day will be everything you hoped for.”
Centennial Plaza
200 East Beach Ave., Gulfport 228.206.7880 www.centennialplazams.com
Hotel Legends
674 Beach Blvd., Biloxi 228.400.4001 www.hotellegends.com
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