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.
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 | 5:46 PM | 3:46 PM | 3.2″ |
| February | 6:13 PM | 4:13 PM | 3.1″ |
| March | 7:33 PM | 5:33 PM | 3.3″ |
| April | 7:52 PM | 5:52 PM | 3.0″ |
| May | 8:13 PM | 6:13 PM | 2.7″ |
| June | 8:29 PM | 6:29 PM | 6.1″ |
| July | 8:29 PM | 6:29 PM | 5.0″ |
| August | 8:08 PM | 6:08 PM | 6.4″ |
| September | 7:32 PM | 5:32 PM | 7.2″ |
| October | 6:54 PM | 4:54 PM | 5.0″ |
| November | 5:29 PM | 3:29 PM | 1.9″ |
| December | 5:26 PM | 3:26 PM | 3.1″ |
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 FERNANDINA BEACH, 5 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
In-house Ritz-Carlton catering
Bar / Alcohol
Full bar and sommelier service
Music Curfew
11:00 PM
Rental Hours
6 hrs included
Vendors
Preferred vendor list; outside vendors by approval
Rain Backup Plan
Multiple indoor ballrooms
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; barrier island oceanfront; full Ritz-Carlton storm protocols; comprehensive cancellation policy
Verify Before You Book
Confirm minimum event spend and current Forbes Five Star status for 2025
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
East-facing Atlantic; western marsh salt flats for evening golden hour
Shade Coverage
Indoor ballrooms; covered oceanfront terrace
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Sea oat dune ceremony settings, Atlantic beachfront, ocean terrace at sunset, natural Amelia Island coastal landscape, Ritz-Carlton architectural elegance against the dunes
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy
Amelia Island, FL
Parking
Valet and resort self-parking
Nearest Airport
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) · 34 mi
Guest Hotels
On-site; Omni Amelia Island adjacent; Fernandina Beach historic district hotels
