Resort Wedding Venues
All-inclusive elegance with golf course views and destination wedding vibes.
Resort Wedding Venues Near St. Augustine
While St. Augustine is known for its historic charm and downtown venues, couples looking for all-inclusive resort weddings have beautiful options nearby. Ponte Vedra Beach, just 20 minutes north, offers world-class golf resort venues with everything handled—from catering and floral to accommodations and day-of coordination.
Many St. Augustine couples choose this combination: the historic beauty of St. Augustine for engagement photos and rehearsal dinners, with the seamless luxury of a resort for the wedding day itself. It gives guests the best of both worlds—exploring a historic city and celebrating at a relaxed, upscale venue.
Resort weddings also take a lot of stress off your plate. When your venue handles the catering, rentals, and coordination, you can focus on enjoying the day rather than managing logistics.
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
Ponte Vedra Beach (20 min from St. Augustine)
Set on the world-famous TPC Sawgrass grounds in Ponte Vedra Beach—just 20 minutes north of downtown St. Augustine—this premier resort offers all-inclusive wedding packages with stunning golf course ceremony backdrops, elegant clubhouse receptions, and on-site accommodations.
Explore Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa →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.
Getting-Ready Spaces
Resort suites offer spacious, well-lit getting-ready areas with large mirrors and natural window light. These rooms photograph beautifully and give everyone room to relax before the ceremony.
Resort Venue FAQ
Common questions about resort wedding venues
St. Augustine's charm comes from its historic downtown venues. For true resort-style weddings, Ponte Vedra Beach (just 20 minutes north) offers world-class golf resort options like Sawgrass Marriott that many St. Augustine couples choose for their celebrations.
Absolutely! Ponte Vedra Beach is about 20-25 minutes from downtown St. Augustine. Guests can explore St. Augustine before or after the wedding while enjoying resort amenities. Many couples host welcome dinners in St. Augustine and the wedding at the resort.
This is a popular choice! Many couples do engagement photos in downtown St. Augustine—the historic streets, Spanish architecture, and waterfront are perfect. Then they celebrate their wedding at a resort venue with completely different vibes.
Yes, that's one of the biggest advantages. Most resort venues have dedicated outdoor ceremony spaces, indoor reception ballrooms, and even cocktail hour areas—all on the same grounds. No transportation needed between events, which keeps your timeline relaxed and your guests comfortable.
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