North Florida has a character all its own — from the historic cobblestone streets of St. Augustine to the riverside estates of Jacksonville. These venues reward couples looking for something different.
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Ponte Vedra Beach · Up to 400 guests · $$$$
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is one of Florida's most gracious and enduring private resort clubs — a 1928 oceanfront resort in the affluent Ponte Vedra Beach community, minutes from TPC Sawgrass, that has served as a premier destination for golf, leisure, and celebrations for nearly a century. Its Atlantic beachfront ceremony lawn, historic white-frame clubhouse architecture, legendary golf courses, multiple ballroom settings, and the particular refinement of the Ponte Vedra Beach community create a wedding atmosphere of understated luxury and genuine old-Florida grace. For couples who appreciate heritage, quiet elegance, and a resort that has been perfecting hospitality since the 1920s, there is no better address.
Amelia Island · Up to 500 guests · $$$$
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island occupies one of the most naturally beautiful oceanfront settings of any Ritz-Carlton in the Southeast — a low-profile luxury resort nestled among sea oats and dunes on Amelia Island's pristine Atlantic shoreline, where the brand's legendary service standard meets one of Florida's most genuinely unspoiled coastal environments. Beach ceremony access, an oceanfront terrace overlooking the rolling surf, multiple elegant ballrooms, Forbes Five Star service, and the island's unhurried natural beauty create a destination wedding experience at the absolute pinnacle of quality available anywhere in the Jacksonville-Northeast Florida market.
Amelia Island · Up to 600 guests · $$$$
Omni Amelia Island Resort sits on the pristine 13-mile Atlantic coastline of Amelia Island — one of Florida's most historically rich and naturally beautiful barrier islands, known for its Victorian architecture, independent spirit, and remarkable natural serenity. The resort's broad ocean ceremony beach, multiple ballroom options, championship golf courses, full-service spa, and comprehensive destination resort infrastructure create a self-contained wedding weekend where guests never need to leave the property. The island's unique character, accessible from Jacksonville in under an hour, gives every wedding here a genuine sense of escaping the ordinary and arriving somewhere worth celebrating.
Jacksonville · Up to 700 guests · $$$
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.
St. Augustine · Up to 300 guests · $$$
The Lightner Museum is housed within the former Hotel Alcazar — one of Henry Flagler's magnificent 1888 Spanish Renaissance resort hotels in the heart of historic St. Augustine. The property's three-story Moorish courtyard, ornate tiled former swimming pool (once the world's largest indoor pool), and elaborate Spanish Renaissance architecture create one of the most theatrically beautiful wedding settings in Florida. Evening receptions in the former casino ballroom or on the museum's grand terrace, surrounded by Gilded Age architectural splendor in the nation's oldest city, make for wedding photos and memories that are utterly singular and unlike any venue in the state.
Ponte Vedra Beach · Up to 400 guests · $$$$
TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach is one of the most iconic golf courses in the world, home to The Players Championship and the famous island-green 17th hole. The clubhouse and its surrounding manicured fairways provide a premier private event setting for weddings and receptions in the Jacksonville area. The clubhouse ballroom and outdoor veranda accommodate receptions from 50 to 350 guests with views of the 18th hole and the course's pristine water features. TPC Sawgrass pairs elite golf heritage with Forbes-level hospitality, delivering a wedding experience with a prestige factor that few venues in Northeast Florida can match. Preferred vendor lists and full catering services are provided in-house.
Jacksonville · Up to 300 guests · $$$
Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club is an exclusive waterfront estate on the St. Johns River in Jacksonville's storied Ortega neighborhood, anchored by a magnificent 1927 Spanish Mediterranean mansion built by Alfred du Pont. The estate's double curved staircase, riverside ceremony lawn, and wide colonnaded veranda create a ceremony setting of genuine grandeur, with the broad St. Johns River providing a natural panoramic backdrop. The mansion's grand ballroom and bayfront terrace accommodate receptions from 100 to 250 guests with white-glove private-club service. Weddings at Epping Forest combine the exclusivity of a private estate with the polish of a full-service event team in one of Jacksonville's most historically significant properties.
Jacksonville · Up to 500 guests · $$
The Glass Factory is a reimagined industrial event venue in St. Augustine's historic district, housed inside a 1920s glass and tile manufacturing building with original brick walls, steel trusses, and polished concrete floors that create a warm industrial-chic atmosphere. The open main hall and adjacent courtyard garden accommodate weddings from 75 to 300 guests, with built-in Edison bulb lighting rigs and configurable floor plans that support any ceremony and reception layout. An open vendor policy gives couples complete freedom to bring in their preferred caterers and vendors, while the on-site coordination team manages venue logistics. The Glass Factory's authentic historic character and design-neutral canvas make it endlessly versatile.
St. Augustine · Up to 300 guests · $$$
The White Room is St. Augustine's most beloved wedding venue, a dedicated event space within a handsomely restored 1888 building just steps from the Castillo de San Marcos and the bayfront. Villa Blanca, the outdoor ceremony pavilion, is an all-white open-air structure with soaring arched ceilings that frames the Matanzas Bay with elegant simplicity. The rooftop terrace, ballroom, and loft suite give couples multiple setting options within one venue, accommodating intimate gatherings of 30 up to grand receptions of 250. St. Augustine's walkable historic district, abundance of boutique hotels, and year-round wedding weather make The White Room one of the most naturally complete destination wedding experiences in Florida.
Jacksonville · Up to 400 guests · $$$
The Treasury on the Plaza is housed in a magnificently restored 1937 federal building on the Plaza de la Constitución in the heart of historic St. Augustine, America's oldest city. The original barrel-vaulted marble lobby, ornate plasterwork, terrazzo floors, and soaring windows have been transformed into an event venue of extraordinary historical gravitas. Ceremonies in the main banking hall unfold beneath original chandeliers and hand-painted ceilings, while the outdoor plaza — flanked by four centuries of Spanish colonial architecture — provides a living history backdrop for cocktail hours. The Treasury accommodates up to 250 guests and is surrounded by St. Augustine's finest boutique hotels and restaurants.
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