The Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront is the largest and most comprehensive full-service hotel wedding venue in Northeast Florida — a landmark property directly on the St. Johns River in the heart of downtown Jacksonville, with panoramic riverfront views, an expansive outdoor ceremony terrace, multiple ballrooms accommodating groups of every size, and the full-service reliability of the Hyatt brand. Its central location in downtown Jacksonville's walkable riverfront district, close to the city's best restaurants and cultural attractions, makes it the most practical choice for large Jacksonville weddings where guests need accessible accommodations and transportation close to the action.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:47 PM | 3:47 PM | 2.9″ |
| February | 6:14 PM | 4:14 PM | 2.3″ |
| March | 7:34 PM | 5:34 PM | 3.1″ |
| April | 7:53 PM | 5:53 PM | 2.4″ |
| May | 8:13 PM | 6:13 PM | 3.2″ |
| June | 8:29 PM | 6:29 PM | 7.3″ |
| July | 8:29 PM | 6:29 PM | 6.0″ |
| August | 8:08 PM | 6:08 PM | 6.3″ |
| September | 7:32 PM | 5:32 PM | 6.1″ |
| October | 6:56 PM | 4:56 PM | 3.5″ |
| November | 5:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 2.0″ |
| December | 5:27 PM | 3:27 PM | 2.5″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from JACKSONVILLE NAS, 6.5 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
In-house Hyatt catering
Bar / Alcohol
Full bar service
Music Curfew
12:00 AM
Rental Hours
6 hrs included
Vendors
Preferred vendor list
Rain Backup Plan
Multiple indoor ballrooms
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; riverfront downtown; confirm flood zone and storm protocols
Verify Before You Book
Confirm current event minimum spend and ballroom availability for large groups
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing St. Johns River; downtown Jacksonville sunset
Shade Coverage
Indoor ballrooms and covered riverfront terrace
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
St. Johns River panorama, downtown Jacksonville skyline, riverfront terrace ceremonies, sunset over the river, Main Street Bridge backdrop
225 E Coastline Dr
Jacksonville, FL
Parking
On-site garage and valet
Nearest Airport
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) · 14 mi
Guest Hotels
On-site; DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown, Marriott Jacksonville Downtown nearby
