St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches provide the perfect setting for a destination event.
St. Augustine, Fla. (March 24, 2025) – The romance of February led to the big question – and the answer was yes. Now is the time to start planning. A wedding on Florida’s Historic Coast is steeped in romantic history, where love has been in the air for hundreds of years. From the bachelorette party to sweet treats, there are tons of ways to celebrate love and unions in style.
Whether the wedding theme is vintage glamour or nature-inspired, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and The Beaches boast exceptional facilities and unique venues for truly memorable celebrations. Downtown St. Augustine offers Old World charm and an abundance of art, culture, and entertainment; Ponte Vedra is on the cutting edge of modern yet timeless elegance; and 42 miles of pristine beaches are a gorgeous natural backdrop.
For a modern ceremony and reception with a luxurious twist, look no further than The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. The oceanfront resort offers nine unique settings and has hosted countless unions for eight decades. Couples can indulge in the on-site spa, enjoy the recreational amenities, and lounge on the beach. Ponte Vedra is also home to popular wedding hotspots, including The Clubhouse at TPC Sawgrass and The Yards.
For unique venues closer to St. Augustine, there is the Casa Monica Resort & Spa, with its distinct Moroccan-inspired opulence; Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, a slice of old Florida nostalgia; and Colonial Quarter Music Park, tucked underneath towering live Oaks on St. George Street. On St. Augustine Beach the Castillo Real Resort Hotel offers a beachside relaxing Spanish-inspired atmosphere, and if the outdoors are calling, Anastasia State Park has miles of wide open pristine beach and acres of natural marshes.
The newest wedding and event venue in St. Augustine is the Ancient City Farmstead offering a picturesque venue with rustic charm, lush gardens, and serene, romantic settings for unforgettable celebrations. The Farmstead’s 8,000 sq. ft. Dutch Harvest Barn can accommodate up to 300 guests, and the Paddocks is an open-air barn, ideal for cocktail receptions. The 5,000 sq. ft. Farmhouse can comfortably accommodate 50 people seated and has Bridal and Groom Suites.
They say the fastest way to the heart is through the stomach, and St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and the Beaches offer a plethora of restaurants, cafes, and bistros with very talented chefs that cater to all tastes. Michael’s offers high-end Coastal-inspired dishes at the Hyatt Place Vilano Beach event spaces. Local caterers like Luvin Oven Catering, Smokin D’s BBQ, and Outer Banks Boil Company can bring the bites to a variety of venues. For custom sips and sweet endings, go local with drinks from St. Augustine Distillery, City Gate Spirits, and San Sebastian Winery and unique desserts from Whetstone Chocolates, Hyppo Gourmet Ice Pops, and Whips Waffle Company.
Get the fun going early on Florida’s Historic Coast with pre-wedding celebrations with a twist. Kick off an unforgettable bachelorette party with brunch at Ancient City Brunch Bar, a fun guided food tour, relaxation at the Salt Spa St. Augustine, a tour of the Lightner Museum, or a sunset cruise with private Florida Water Tours.
The St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau is the perfect resource for planning an event to remember. Experienced professionals can assist with collecting lodging proposals, unique venue proposals, event services, and transportation proposals; arranging and conducting personalized destination site inspections; and providing destination collateral, perfect for a custom guest welcome bag. We’ll even guide you through the process of getting a marriage license.
Located midway between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Florida’s Historic Coast includes historic St. Augustine, the outstanding golf and seaside elegance of Ponte Vedra, the rural beauty of Hastings, Elkton, St. Johns, and 42 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches. Visitor Information Centers are located at 10 Castillo Drive, St. Augustine; 200 Solana Rd. Suite B, Ponte Vedra Beach: and at the St. Johns County Beach Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. For advance travel information, call 1.800.653.2489 or go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com.
