Distinctively Different: 10 Unique Jacksonville Wedding Venues
If the vision you have for your Jacksonville wedding is far from cookie-cutter, check out these unconventional venues! From a former commercial ice plant to an archeological park where you can sip from the Spring of Eternal Hope, here's a list of some incredible locations for the couple who's looking for an out-of-the-ordinary setting.
Coastal Occasions
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Fab Features: Tuscan-inspired Greenhouse Veranda wrapped with fig vines, lit with twinkle lights, and outfitted with antique doors and a fountain • just 5 blocks from the Atlantic, for toes-in-the-sand beach ceremonies • extensive planning services, including day-of and advance coordination, included in most packages
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
The Keeler Property
Jacksonville, FL
Fab Features: gorgeous private country estate • Florida’s only covered bridge provides stunning photo ops and a one-of-a-kind spot for your ceremony • the minimally decorated barn provides endless DIY possibilities
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $$ • $$$
The Assembly Room
St. Augustine, FL
Fab Features: 2-story early 1900s industrial-inspired masterpiece • brick walls, handcrafted woodwork, and exposed ceilings lend a raw elegance to the space • cocktails on the outdoor terrace overlooking San Marco Street
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Jacksonville, FL
Fab Features: ceremonies in the lush garden ringed by Grecian-style columns topped with flowering urns • cocktails receptions on the African savanna overlooking roaming giraffes • stunning photos ops from a replica of a Mayan stone temple to the enchanting 3-tiered water fountain
Catering: Preferred list, BYOPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Weddings at Colonial Quarters
St. Augustine, FL
Fab Features: exchange vows beneath St. Augustine’s 2nd oldest sweeping live oak • cozy receptions with family-style table seating • event enhancements include pirates or re-enactors from the on-site Pirate &Treasure museum to mingle with guests
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Magnolia Room at Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth
St. Augustine, FL
Fab Features: archaeological park nestled on 15 acres • exchange vows overlooking the Matanzas River, in the courtyard, or beneath tall trees • explore the surrounding exhibits and even take a sip from the Spring of Eternal Hope
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Lightner Museum
St. Augustine, FL
Fab Features: reimagined 1888 hotel • the Historic Pool Ballroom was once the world’s largest indoor swimming pool and the Grand Lobby is adorned with crystal chandeliers, mosaic tile flooring, and dramatic arched windows • the courtyard affords manicured gardens and a stone footbridge spanning a tranquil koi pond
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
The Treasury on the Plaza
St. Augustine, FL
Fab Features: artfully renovated former central bank • soaring Romanesque columns and dramatic inset arches are the hallmark of the stunning Grande Ballroom • cocktails in the Vault Bar, housed behind impressive steel doors of the building’s original vault
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $$ • $$$
The Glass Factory
Jacksonville, FL
Fab Features: 16,000-square-feet of industrial space • exchange vows against a weathered exposed brick backdrop • endless DIY opportunities
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
Fab Features: unique ceremonies in the Atrium Gallery • versatile event spaces can accommodate intimate to grand occasions• catering and bar services are provided exclusively by MOCA CATERS
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
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