The Lightner Museum is housed within the former Hotel Alcazar — one of Henry Flagler's magnificent 1888 Spanish Renaissance resort hotels in the heart of historic St. Augustine. The property's three-story Moorish courtyard, ornate tiled former swimming pool (once the world's largest indoor pool), and elaborate Spanish Renaissance architecture create one of the most theatrically beautiful wedding settings in Florida. Evening receptions in the former casino ballroom or on the museum's grand terrace, surrounded by Gilded Age architectural splendor in the nation's oldest city, make for wedding photos and memories that are utterly singular and unlike any venue in the state.
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 | 2.7″ |
| February | 6:13 PM | 4:13 PM | 2.7″ |
| March | 7:33 PM | 5:33 PM | 3.4″ |
| April | 7:51 PM | 5:51 PM | 2.9″ |
| May | 8:11 PM | 6:11 PM | 3.7″ |
| June | 8:27 PM | 6:27 PM | 6.3″ |
| July | 8:27 PM | 6:27 PM | 4.9″ |
| August | 8:06 PM | 6:06 PM | 7.2″ |
| September | 7:31 PM | 5:31 PM | 7.2″ |
| October | 6:54 PM | 4:54 PM | 4.4″ |
| November | 5:29 PM | 3:29 PM | 2.3″ |
| December | 5:27 PM | 3:27 PM | 3.0″ |
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 ST AUGUSTINE LIGHTHOUSE, 1.6 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Approved caterers list
Bar / Alcohol
Licensed bar service through approved vendors
Music Curfew
11:00 PM
Rental Hours
6 hrs included
Vendors
Approved vendor list; museum regulations apply
Rain Backup Plan
Indoor museum halls and former casino ballroom
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; inland historic building; lower risk than coastal venues
Verify Before You Book
Museum-managed; confirm rental calendar and caterer list; book early for peak season dates
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
N/A — indoor historic museum
Shade Coverage
Fully covered indoor museum spaces
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Three-story Moorish courtyard, former indoor swimming pool architecture, Spanish Renaissance arches, Flagler-era ornamental ironwork, King Street historic district exterior
75 King St
St. Augustine, FL
Parking
Downtown St. Augustine garages and street
Nearest Airport
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) · 52 mi
Guest Hotels
Casa Monica Resort, Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront, Bayfront Marin House
