Top Ocean Springs Venues

• Spaces for 175-300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Waterfront

Gulf Hills Hotel + Resort is Ocean Springs's only waterfront hotel, established in 1927 by the Branigar Brothers as a destination resort along Fort Bayou. At its peak, the 700-acre property featured 66 guest rooms, an 18-hole golf course, waterfront villas, and a marina, and later became Mississippi's first working dude ranch. The hotel's seclusion drew notable guests, including Elvis Presley, who returned regularly to the privacy of the bayou-side property. Following hurricane and fire damage in the 1970s, Gulf Hills was revitalized under new ownership, with comprehensive renovations completed in 2023. The resort hosts weddings, corporate gatherings, reunions, and private celebrations across a range of indoor and outdoor settings. The Main Ballroom offers 3,500 square feet of flexible space, accommodating up to 175 guests for seated dinners or 250 for cocktail receptions. Outdoor settings along the bayou — including the Oak Tree Lawn and Poolside Lawn — provide options for ceremonies and rehearsal dinners. More than 52 rooms and suites on property, including waterfront king suites, allow event groups to stay and celebrate in one place.

The Parlour on Lorraine is an exclusive and intimate micro-event venue located in Gulfport, Mississippi, set to open in June 2023. Our founders, Kristie McCready and Chandra Woodward, with over 15 years of customer service experience, aim to provide personalized and seamless experiences for every client. The Parlour is an eclectic space that works closely with local vendors to create a unique and unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

• Spaces for 10-225 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 4 Total Spaces

The Biloxi Visitors Center is a 24,000-square-foot civic landmark on Beach Boulevard alongside the historic Biloxi Lighthouse on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Opened in July 2011, the building was designed to evoke the Dantzler House, a historic antebellum home lost to Hurricane Katrina, with two-story columned porches, a grand staircase, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The facility is available for private parties, corporate functions, weddings, and other celebrations. Its rental options include a second-floor ballroom that accommodates up to 225 guests for receptions — with a dedicated dance floor, connecting meeting rooms, a wraparound porch overlooking the lighthouse and the Mississippi Sound, and kitchen access. A 64-seat theater and several smaller meeting rooms extend the venue's capacity to gatherings of all sizes.

• Spaces for 2,500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Convention Center

The Biloxi Civic Center is a large-scale municipal event venue located at 578 Howard Ave. in Biloxi, Mississippi, operated by the City of Biloxi Parks and Recreation Department. Opened in July 2011, the facility was built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style — an architectural nod to Biloxi's storied hotel heritage — with grand arcades and open courtyards connecting the grounds to the adjacent Biloxi Public Library. At the center of the facility is a 15,214-square-foot ballroom rising to a 29.5-foot ceiling, with a full stage, mezzanine, second-floor balcony, dressing rooms, and a green room. The ballroom accommodates up to 2,500 guests and can be subdivided into four separate meeting rooms for smaller gatherings. A large catering kitchen and a state-of-the-art audiovisual system support events ranging from conferences and reunions to weddings, Mardi Gras balls, and performing arts productions. An elevator and accessible features serve the full facility.

• Spaces for 750 Guests

Beauvoir is a historic estate built in 1852 on 60 acres along the Gulf Coast in Biloxi, Mississippi. The property served as the final residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and operates today as a historic house museum. The main house features a distinctive raised cottage design with wraparound porches overlooking the Mississippi Sound. Private events take place across several distinct areas of the grounds: the front lawn, west and east fields, and a heritage rose garden planted with period-appropriate varieties. A large indoor space with a foyer and private entrance accommodates gatherings that call for a more sheltered setting. Outside catering is permitted, and docent-led house tours with period-costumed interpreters can be incorporated into any occasion. The estate welcomes weddings, family reunions, birthday celebrations, retirement parties, and other private gatherings.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Are you looking for the perfect venue to host your event? Look no further than Mississippi Aquarium! We have several unique spaces on our campus that are perfect for small and large gatherings alike. The Events Services Team is here to help guide you through the planning process from space selection to menu.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Gulf Coast Event Center brings southern charm and elegance to Gulfport, Mississippi, offering fully customizable event spaces suited for weddings, corporate gatherings, banquets, family reunions, and celebrations of all kinds. Two named spaces anchor the venue. The Chandeleur Pre-Event Space provides over 1,300 square feet of pre-function room with a flexible layout designed to encourage guest interaction and mingling before the main event. The Chandeleur Island Ballroom spans 3,550 square feet and can be configured as one expansive hall or divided into four individually tailored rooms ranging from 595 to 1,225 square feet — a setup that accommodates everything from intimate training sessions to large-scale receptions and wedding celebrations. Gulf Coast Event Center partners with four preferred coastal caterers to offer varied menu options across a range of budgets, and maintains hotel partnerships with nearby properties to simplify accommodations for out-of-town guests.

• Spaces for 14-1,060 Guests
• 7 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 7 Total Spaces

Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino sits on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi, overlooking the Gulf of America and a vibrant marina. With more than 22,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space — including a glamorous ballroom suited for weddings and large conventions — the property accommodates gatherings ranging from intimate executive summits to galas for up to 1,000 guests. The hotel's event facilities feature state-of-the-art audio visual capabilities and a dedicated convention services liaison. More than 700 stylish guest rooms and suites, some with private balconies and sweeping views of the Gulf, provide on-site accommodations along Mississippi's shoreline. Golden Nugget Biloxi offers world-class dining including Morton's The Steak House and Lillie's Asian Cuisine, the award-winning H2O Pool + Bar, a full-service salon and spa, and premier gaming — giving guests and attendees a complete coastal resort experience.

• Spaces for 40-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Country Clubs

Established as one of the oldest yacht clubs in the United States, the Biloxi Yacht Club sits along the Mississippi Gulf Coast and serves as a gathering place for sailing, dining, and private events in Biloxi. The club pairs a working marina with full banquet and catering services, offering a distinctive waterfront setting for a range of celebrations. Two dedicated event spaces accommodate groups from intimate gatherings to parties of up to 175 guests. The Grand View Ballroom and Spinnaker Room host weddings, corporate events, showers, engagement parties, and banquets, with in-house catering available for all bookings. Members receive discounted rates for private events. The club also maintains sailing programs for adults and youth, a pool bar with Gulf Coast views, and boat slip rentals — anchoring an active year-round calendar on the Mississippi Sound.

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests

Beau Rivage Resort & Casino is a waterfront resort on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Biloxi, operated by MGM Resorts International. The property holds a AAA Four Diamond Award and offers 1,740 guest rooms and suites — including 95 luxurious suites — with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico or the back bay. The resort's on-site offerings include award-winning and newly refreshed dining, a nationally ranked spa and salon, and a Vegas-style sportsbook and lounge. Groups and guests also enjoy exclusive access to Fallen Oak, a championship golf course recognized as the No. 2 casino resort course in the world. With its full breadth of resort amenities and Gulf Coast waterfront setting, Beau Rivage serves as a destination-level venue for private events and celebrations.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Courtyard by Marriott Gulfport Beachfront sits along East Beach Boulevard in Gulfport, Mississippi, positioned among 26 miles of Gulf Coast beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel houses more than 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, paired with on-site catering and a Bistro restaurant for seated dining. The 149-room property gives overnight guests direct access to the Gulf, with the beachfront available for outdoor ceremonies and waterside gatherings. An outdoor saltwater pool and fire pit patio extend the property's outdoor spaces for pre- and post-event use.