A perfect blend of sophistication and functionality at Gaylord Palms

Meetings & Events

At Gaylord Palms Resort, exceptional meetings are built on more than inspiring spaces. They are brought to life by dedicated Stars (our employees) who deliver thoughtful service, expert guidance, and personalized attention at every stage of the planning journey. From Sales and Event Management to Catering, Technology Sales, and A/V Production, our experienced teams work together to transform your vision into an unforgettable experience. A dedicated Teal Coat event specialist serves as your on-site resource, providing responsive support to help every detail run seamlessly. Combined with flexible meeting venues, customizable dining experiences, trusted on-site partners, and continual resort enhancements, we create events that are seamless, engaging, and memorable.

73

Event Rooms

519242 SQ FT

Total Event Space

10000

Capacity Largest Space

104

Breakout Rooms

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Meeting Planner Toolkit

Planning with confidence starts here. Backed by a team of seasoned event professionals and a robust collection of planning resources, you'll have the support, expertise, and tools needed to bring your vision to life with ease.

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Tour Our Meeting Spaces

Step inside our virtual tour to discover the stunning venues that will set the stage for your event.

Convention Center Rotunda
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Executive Meetings (10-300 Room Nights)

Purpose-built meeting spaces feature flexible staging configurations to support everything from boardroom briefings to large-scale strategy sessions.

Sun Ballroom

Signature Meetings (301-800 Room Nights)

Gaylord Palms offers an ideal setting for signature meetings, pairing the scale and resources of a premier convention destination with a highly tailored experience.

Coastal Ballroom

Large Meetings & Conventions (801+ Room Night

Featuring more than 500,000 square feet of meeting space, 178,500 square feet of flexible exhibit space and 100+ breakout rooms, Gaylord Palms also offers 1,718 premium guest rooms and suites, a variety of exquisite dining options, and endless entertainment opportunities.

Wedding

Weddings

Through meticulous attention to detail and the highest levels of creativity, our talented team of event specialists is here to bring the wedding of your dreams to life.

Citrus Ballroom

Galas & Social Events

Our versatile event and meeting spaces are designed to support everything from refined gala events to nonprofit fundraisers, and we offer customizable layouts and in‑house catering from our scratch kitchen.

Meeting Planning Experts

Our experienced sales, event planning, and event professionals guide you throughout the process. As true partners in planning and ideation, we support everything from space planning and agenda flow to creative production, reception design, vendor and DMC coordination, and smart budget planning.

Meeting at Convention Center

Purpose-Built Meeting Space

Bringing people together in extraordinary ways is what we do best. From spectacular spaces and world-class events to culinary creativity and immersive entertainment, every experience is thoughtfully curated to create the perfect setting for your most important meetings, weddings, and celebrations.

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Innovative Dining Options

Our talented chefs design each meal or reception with you in mind. With our professional staff and innovative approach, our team will craft customized culinary experiences that will delight your attendees and guests. From experiential live stations to creative coffee breaks and al fresco receptions, our chefs and mixologists infuse every creation with the freshest local flavors.

Chef and Poke Bowl Station

Teal Coats

Setting the industry standard for on-site meeting coordination and support, Gaylord Hotels' signature Teal Coats are proactive Event Experience Managers dedicated to serving your event's every need. Whether coordinating load-in and load-out; ensuring room sets and technology are ready for showtime; or caring for you, your VIPs and attendees, your Teal Coat is with you every step of the way. Connected to every resort department, Teal Coats are on site to resolve issues and proactively address any challenges that arise.

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Celebrity Services

Experience our VIP program designed to deliver a flawless experience through personalized services and amenities for your group's most valued attendees, as designated by you. Let us take extra care of your CEO and leader through white-glove service and access to exclusive, elevated spaces and amenities.

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Unique Venues, Unforgettable Experiences

From lush garden settings beneath soaring glass atriums to distinctive indoor and outdoor event spaces, Gaylord Palms offers one-of-a-kind venues designed to inspire. Whether hosting a reception, gala, networking event, or celebration, you'll find the perfect backdrop for memorable moments.

Mangrove Lawn

Mangrove Lawn

Conventions, weddings and other groups wanting to host an outing under the sun or stars can create their own special event on the new Mangrove Lawn, bookended by fireplaces. Just steps away from Cypress Springs Water Park, Mangrove Lawn is perfect for combination events.

Meeting setup at Gaylord Palms.

Castillo de San Marcos Fort

Transport attendees to Florida’s historic past at our Castillo de San Marcos fort, a distinctive setting for receptions, cocktail hours and special events. Based on one of Florida’s most famous national monuments, the dramatic stone façade and location within the resort’s St. Augustine atrium create an unforgettable backdrop for your event.

Emerald Plaza

Emerald Plaza

From candlelit receptions to chef-crafted dinners and awards celebrations, Emerald Plaza offers a setting designed to impress. The venue's gleaming marble floor, dramatic Spanish-inspired architecture and timeless ambiance create a picture-perfect backdrop for gatherings of every style and scale.

Conference Service Partners

An expectation of excellence runs through every facet of Gaylord Palms, including our service partners. That's why we're so discriminating in choosing those partners. We only work with companies who provide the same flawless service that's become synonymous with Gaylord Hotels. We choose partners whose culture and business practices are well-aligned with our own.

Meetings & Events

With decades of expertise, we design extraordinary events of every size and purpose.

Our meeting space in Kissimmee, FL includes high-tech AV equipment and unrivaled business services.
Our convention center in Kissimmee, FL, can host up to 10,000 guests in the Florida Exhibition Hall.
For the ease of your event guests, we offer a unique location near Orlando International Airport.
Let our expert catering team ensure your event is both memorable and mouthwatering. Learn More
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Offers & Packages

Relâche Spa & Salon

Enjoy the convenience of on-site beauty experts at our award-winning Relâche Spa & Salon that will help you and your bridal party look radiant on one of the most exciting days of your life! Choose from any of our pre-planned spa services or let us customize a package to create an unforgettable experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions