MAKE IT MEMORABLE
Experience a ceremony surrounded by ocean reflecting the most amazing color in a way which only it can, while listening to the waves in the background as they gently caress nearby sandy shores. On some occasions, when the sky is clear, you can see the rising of the moon and the setting of the sun as you stand there gathering memories of the day you begin your new chapter.
Contact Catherine Larsen at weddings@hsmc-fl.com for further details or call (772) 225-1875.
LET US MAKE YOUR BEACHFRONT WEDDING A POSSIBILITY!
Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge makes planning your event space less stressful. We will supply you with a list of preferred vendors or we will be happy to accommodate your choice of vendors. Our preferred vendors offer catering, DJ/music, bar service and more, which will help streamline your wedding to-do list.
Did you know our property is handicap accessible? We want to make sure there are no limits to enjoying your dream beachfront wedding.
Review our 3 types of Wedding Packages below for Property Rental, Package A, Package B and Package C.
- All packages with tents include, Post coverings, light sets, fire extinguisher, no smoking signs, tent permit and exit signs. Set up and breakdown of tables and chairs.
- All property rental fees are subject to Martin County’s sales tax of 5%
- 501c3 organizations please inquire about our non-profit rates.
- For Property rental only, please inqure about rates.
Don’t hesitate to ask us any questions by simply emailing our Rental Coordinator: Catherine Larsen at weddings@hsmc-fl.com for further details or call (772) 225-1875
Wedding Packages
PACKAGE A - 120 GUESTS
- (3) Tents with clear side walls on ocean side
- (15) 60” Round Tables
- (120) White Chairs
- Event Begins at 4PM – Event Ends by 10PM
- All vendors must have event broken down and vacate property by 11PM
- Daylight Savings Addendum (Nov-Feb) – Event Begins at 3PM – Event Ends by 9PM
- $500 Each additional hour
- A Wedding Planner is required
PACKAGE B - 80 GUESTS
- 20’ x 50’ Tent with clear side walls on ocean side
- (10) 60” Round Tables
- (80) White Chairs
- Event Begins at 4PM – Event Ends by 10PM
- All vendors must have event broken down and vacate property by 11PM
- Daylight Savings Addendum (Nov-Feb) – Event Begins at 3PM – Event Ends by 9PM
- $500 Each additional hour
- A Wedding Planner is required
PACKAGE C - 48 GUESTS
- (1) 20’ x 30’ Tent with clear side walls on ocean side
- (2) 60” Round Tables
- (16) White Chairs / (8) High Top Tables
- Event Begins at 4PM – Event Ends by 7PM
- All vendors must have event broken down and vacate property by 8PM
- Daylight Savings Addendum (Nov-Feb) – Event Begins at 3PM – Event Ends by 7PM
- $500 Each additional hour
- A Wedding Planner is required
OVERVIEW
- The House of Refuge is available for standard rentals starting at 4:00 PM.
- The rental area is a brick patio overlooking the ocean.
- It can accommodate up to 120 guests.
- Included in your rental is use of the Quarters building which should be considered a non-public area, to be used only by the renter and as a staging area for vendors.
- The museum will be closed during the rental period.
- If you are interested in a pre-event tour for your guests, we can provide that for an additional fee.
Thank you for your understanding
Thank you for considering Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge as a site for your event. Built in 1876, the House of Refuge is the oldest building in Martin County. Listed on both the local and National Register of Historic places, it is the only remaining House of Refuge of the ten built by the U.S. Life-Saving Service along Florida’s east coast. As a historic property, we ask that you help us preserve the integrity of our collection and the beauty of our landscape. It is up to all of us to help preserve the house and the grounds for future generations. Thank you for your understanding.