Resort Wedding Venues
All-inclusive elegance with golf course views and destination wedding vibes.
Resort Wedding Venues in Jacksonville & Ponte Vedra
For couples who want their wedding to feel like a destination celebration—without the travel complications—resort venues offer the best of both worlds. Ponte Vedra Beach, situated right between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, is home to some of Florida's most beautiful golf resort wedding venues with manicured grounds and oceanfront access.
As photographers, we love resort weddings for the seamless experience they provide. Everything is in one place, the grounds are always immaculately maintained, and there's flexibility for weather. Plus, those golf course sunset portraits with the fairways stretching to the horizon? Absolutely stunning every single time.
Resort weddings are also a gift to your guests. Everyone stays on-site, nobody worries about driving, and the weekend becomes a full celebration rather than just a single event. Many of our resort couples tell us it felt like a mini vacation for everyone involved—from the welcome cocktails to the poolside brunch the next morning.
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
Set on the world-famous TPC Sawgrass grounds in Ponte Vedra Beach, this premier resort offers all-inclusive wedding packages with stunning golf course ceremony backdrops, elegant clubhouse receptions, and on-site accommodations. Everything is handled—from catering to rain backup—so you can focus on your celebration.
View Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa guide →Photography Tips for Resort Venues
Golden Hour on the Greens
Golf course weddings offer unobstructed sunset views. We always build time into the timeline for those magic-hour portraits on the fairways.
All-Inclusive Advantage
Resort venues handle logistics, which means less stress and more time for photos. We can focus on capturing moments rather than coordinating vendors.
On-Site Convenience
With getting-ready spaces, ceremony, reception, and guest rooms all in one place, we can capture the entire story without transportation delays.
Weather Flexibility
Florida weather is unpredictable, but resorts have beautiful indoor backup options. We're prepared either way and know how to make the most of both settings.
Guest Room Portraits
Resort getting-ready suites tend to be spacious and well-lit. We use the natural window light and the room's amenities to capture relaxed, intimate pre-ceremony moments.
Resort Venue FAQ
Common questions about resort wedding venues
While the initial package price may seem higher, resort weddings often provide better value when you factor in everything included: venue, catering, rentals, coordination, and sometimes even accommodations for the couple. There are fewer surprise costs.
Yes! Resorts work with you on menu selections, decor, and timing. You still make the big decisions—they just handle the logistics. We've seen beautifully personalized weddings at every resort we've worked.
This is a major perk of resort weddings. Guests can stay on-site, often with group rates. No one needs to worry about driving, and everyone gets to enjoy the full resort experience.
Ponte Vedra resort venues combine beach proximity with resort amenities—think golf courses, spas, fine dining, and full event coordination. You get the coastal setting without sacrificing the structure and support that makes wedding day logistics smooth.
Planning a Resort Wedding?
We'd love to help capture your celebration at one of these beautiful resort venues in the Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra area.
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