Music

Band

Bold City Classics

Ah, perhaps the most important decision for any couple to make regarding their wedding is what music to include. For those of you who prefer a live band, Bold City Classics is the top choice. “Bold City Classics are amazing! They not only know how to get everyone on their feet, but are also a true pleasure to work with,” says Bobby James on Google Reviews. And with a repertoire that spans Lizzo, Maroon 5, Sister Sledge, Otis Redding and everything in between, you’re bound to have Aunt Marge’s toes tapping and Uncle Bert out on the dance floor with the bridesmaids.

ACOUSTIC MUSICIANS

Wehner Weddings

DANCE LESSONS Monarch

MUSICAL TRIO/QUARTET

Wehner Weddings

Flowers & Cakes

CAKES Smallcakes

Did you know that wedding cakes have their roots in Ancient Rome? Way back when, ceremonies ended with a wheat or barley cake broken over the bride’s head for luck and fertility. Luckily, that tradition has been replaced with delicious icing-covered cakes that are meant to be eaten like the amazing ones made by Smallcakes. With two locations in Jacksonville, Smallcakes offers traditional wedding cakes as well as non-traditional items like grooms’ cakes and themed desserts. Not sure what flavor to serve to your guests? Smallcakes offers more than 100, so book a private tasting for up to three guests from one of their tasting packages.

CUPCAKES AlleyCakes

CUSTOM COOKIES

Cinotti’s Bakery

FLORIST

Marble & Pine

Ceremony & Reception Venues

CENTRALLY LOCATED VENUE & CITY VIEW VENUE The River Club

The River Club has long stood head and shoulders above all other wedding and reception venues in the River City, all the way back to 1954. Literally, it has. The private club and event site is perched on the top floors of one of Downtown’s signature skyscrapers. There are several ballroom options from which to choose and management throws in the panoramic views of the city, St. Johns River and miles of surrounding landscape for free. Receptions for more than 200 are no problem, while even more intimate spaces for a couple dozen are offered, too. All the necessary services can be provided, as well. Flowers, photography, cakes, audio visual equipment, serving staff and bartenders—the River Club’s event coordinators can plan for and arrange almost any request. Just be sure to take time to soak in the view before jetting off on the honeymoon.

BANQUET HALL VENUE Ribault Club

BARN VENUE

Bowling Oaks

BUDGET VENUE

The Lark

CHURCH VENUE

Beaches Museum Chapel

COUNTRY CLUB VENUE

St. Johns Golf & Country Club

GARDEN/PARK VENUE

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

LARGE VENUE Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

Looking to invite a few hundred of your closest friends and family to your upcoming nuptials, but not sure what venues in the area can accommodate such a large gathering? Check out the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. They’ve been hosting weddings for more than eight decades. Choose from the Oceanfront Courtyard, Surf Club Patio, the Grand Ballroom, The Beach or one of their other venues for a truly unique setting to say “I do.” After all, these are wedding pros and can help you organize everything from an intimate ceremony to an over-the-top bash.

MANSION VENUE Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club

Offering panoramic views of the St. Johns River and just minutes from downtown Jacksonville, Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club was built in the mid-1920s by Alfred and Jessie duPont. Today, the home, which is a mixture of Gothic, Spanish Renaissance and Baroque design, serves as a yacht and country club as well as one of the premier wedding venues in Northeast Florida. With historical architecture and elegant English Gardens, Epping Forest Yacht & Country can accommodate everything from intimate dinners for 10 to lavish celebrations for over 400 guests, so you can feel like American royalty hosting your wedding guests at one of the country’s most beautiful mansions.

Ceremony & Reception Venues

HISTORIC VENUE

San Marco Preservation Hall

HOTEL VENUE

Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa

INDUSTRIAL VENUE

Glass Factory

LOCAL RESORT FOR GUESTS

Casa Monica Resort & Spa

LOFT/MODERN SPACE

The Lark

QUICK WEDDINGS

The Lightner Museum

SMALL VENUE

The Fig Room

SUNSET VENUE

Club Continental

OCEANSIDE VENUE

Ocean Breeze Conference & Catering Center

RUSTIC VENUE

Brick & Beam

When driving north on Main Street just north of Downtown, look for the bold and colorful mural that says “Welcome to Springfield.” When you find it, you’ve found Brick & Beam, an event space that covers more than 2,000 square feet in a lovely brick building. Of course, “rustic” is in the eye of the beholder. The minimalist interior oozes charm with high ceilings, dramatic lighting, and a thoroughly modern sense of style. There’s also an adjoining patio and garden space called the Back Porch. The open-air space is perfect for receptions that need some extra room to spill outside, allowing for more seating, perhaps an extra bar or more stations for serving food. It’s also a wonderful spot for formal photos and candid party shots.

THEMED VENUE Clay Theatre

Located in Green Cove Springs, Clay Theatre has been transformed from a once historic movie theatre built in 1937 to one of the most unique wedding venues in the area. The creation of husband-andwife team, Andrea and Daniel Vallencourt, this Art Deco building is the perfect locale for a themed ceremony, reception or other special event. But don’t take our word for it. “Absolutely stunning. First-class venue. Great food. Good times!” writes Artie Townsend on Google Reviews. Perks included in its wedding packages are things such as custom theatre marquee messages, use of the theatre’s poster cases and LED uplighting for the reception.

WATERFRONT VENUE

Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant

F rom the majestic dining room to the expansive beachfront courtyard, it’s no wonder our readers have chosen the Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant as “Best Waterfront Venue.” After all, this iconic Jacksonville Beach hotel has been around since 1925 and is listed on the National Trust For Historic Preservation’s list of Historic Hotels of America. And with 23 rooms, your guests can stay the night after they’ve been drinking, dancing and celebrating you two!