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 to accommodations.

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.

Wedding at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort Ponte Vedra Beach

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.

Capacity: 50-300 guests
Best For: Couples wanting a seamless, all-inclusive experience with destination vibes
Photo Opportunities: Rolling greens at golden hour, outdoor ceremony lawn, clubhouse interiors, resort grounds
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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.

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.

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