Small Wedding Venues St Augustine
Private courtyards, historic B&Bs, and hidden gems for celebrations under 50 guests.
Intimate Wedding Venues in St. Augustine
Small wedding venues St. Augustine has to offer are some of the most romantic intimate spaces in Florida — from historic courtyards to private B&Bs where every guest truly matters. From historic bed and breakfasts to private courtyards tucked behind coquina walls, these spaces are designed for celebrations where every guest truly matters.
We've photographed dozens of micro-weddings and elopements at these venues. The smaller the wedding, the more time we have to capture every heartfelt detail—the nervous excitement, the knowing glances, the genuine laughter. These are the weddings where we get to know every guest by name.
9 Aviles
Preferred VendorHistoric Downtown St. Augustine
A private residence on America's oldest street, 9 Aviles offers an intimate courtyard setting surrounded by historic architecture. The covered veranda and lush garden create a romantic atmosphere for ceremonies and receptions alike.
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St. Francis Inn
Historic Downtown St. Augustine
The oldest inn in St. Augustine (circa 1791), St. Francis Inn is a charming bed and breakfast with a garden courtyard perfect for intimate ceremonies. Couples and guests can stay on-site, making it ideal for destination micro-weddings.
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Historic Downtown St. Augustine
A Victorian-era bed and breakfast with a peaceful courtyard and wrap-around porches. Kenwood Inn offers an intimate setting just steps from downtown, with the convenience of on-site accommodations for the couple and their closest guests.
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Historic Downtown St. Augustine
One of St. Augustine's most intimate B&B venues, Casa de Solana features a secluded garden courtyard perfect for elopements and micro-ceremonies. The 1820s colonial home offers historic character and personalized service.
Read Casa de Solana tips →Ximenez-Fatio House
Historic Downtown St. Augustine
A 200-year-old Spanish colonial home with a charming courtyard and historic gardens. This museum-quality venue offers a unique setting for intimate ceremonies, combining St. Augustine history with wedding-day romance.
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St. Augustine Bayfront
Say 'I do' aboard a 72-foot tall ship sailing past the Castillo de San Marcos and under the Bridge of Lions. Sunset ceremonies with the old city skyline as your backdrop—the most unique venue in St. Augustine.
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Castle Ottis
A1A Beach Corridor
A hand-built castle with massive old-world wooden doors and rooftop ceremony space with stunning sky views. This family-run venue feels like stepping into another time and place—intimate, unique, and unforgettable.
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The Conch House
Salt Run Waterfront
A laid-back marina resort with Caribbean tiki vibes and stunning sunset views over Salt Run. The dock makes a perfect ceremony backdrop, and the casual atmosphere keeps celebrations relaxed and fun.
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Fort Mose Historic State Park
North St. Augustine
The site of the first legally sanctioned free African settlement in the United States, Fort Mose offers a meaningful and unique wedding location. The marsh overlook pavilion provides intimate ceremonies with natural beauty and historical significance.
Read Fort Mose Historic State Park tips →Planning a Small Wedding in St. Augustine
An intimate wedding gives you something a 200-guest event can't: the freedom to make the whole weekend feel personal. Here's the practical side of pulling it off here, drawn from years of photographing small weddings around the old city.
Start with your guest count
Before you fall for a specific space, get honest about numbers. St. Augustine has beautiful rooms that shine at 20–50 guests but feel cramped at 80. When a coordinator quotes a capacity, ask whether it includes a dance floor, a bar, and a seated dinner—those eat up space fast.
Lock in your date early
The better-known intimate venues book a year or more out for peak season (spring and Nights of Lights). Have a primary date and a backup before you start touring. Weekday and off-season dates open up far more availability and vendor flexibility.
Tour before you commit
Photos don't tell the whole story—sound carries differently in a coquina courtyard than a parlor, and parking that looks fine on a map gets complicated on a Saturday night downtown. Walk the space and picture your actual guests, grandparents included, moving through it.
Make it a weekend
Small weddings lend themselves to a gathered, destination feel. Several of the B&B venues above—St. Francis Inn, Kenwood Inn, Casa de Solana—let your closest people stay on-site, so a welcome dinner, the ceremony, and a morning-after breakfast all happen in one place. Couples who go this route often call it their favorite decision.
Book your photographer early
We'd say this even if we weren't photographers: your photo timeline shapes when the ceremony starts and how much room you have for portraits in that golden-hour window. Getting it settled early means the rest of the day fits around it cleanly.
When to get married here
October through May is the most comfortable stretch for outdoor ceremonies—spring and fall especially, with mild temperatures and lower humidity. The hour before sunset is the light we always try to protect for portraits; against St. Augustine's coquina walls and historic streets, it's hard to beat.
Photography Tips for Intimate Venues
Smaller Guest Counts, More Moments
With fewer guests, we can capture genuine interactions between you and every person present. Intimate weddings let us focus on the details that matter most.
B&B Advantages
Getting ready at your venue means no transportation stress. We can capture the morning anticipation, help with details, and you're steps away from your ceremony.
Courtyard Lighting
Many intimate venues feature enclosed courtyards. We know how to work with dappled light, reflective walls, and the golden hour glow that makes these spaces magical.
Privacy = Authenticity
When there's no crowd watching, couples relax. Private venues give us room to capture real emotions without self-consciousness.
FAQ
Small Wedding Venues FAQ
Common questions about intimate St. Augustine weddings
Small and intimate venues in St. Augustine typically range from $1,500 to $5,000 for venue rental, depending on the location and what's included. B&B venues often include overnight stays for the couple and some guests. Micro-wedding packages with catering can range from $3,000 to $10,000 total.
Elopements typically involve just the couple (and possibly a witness or two), while micro-weddings include a small guest list—usually under 50 people. St. Augustine offers beautiful options for both, from private B&B ceremonies to courthouse elopements with downtown photos afterward.
Yes! That's one of the main advantages. Venues like St. Francis Inn, Kenwood Inn, and Casa de Solana offer on-site accommodations, so your closest guests can stay where you're getting married. It creates a destination wedding feel without the destination wedding complexity.
While not required, a coordinator can be helpful even for small weddings. Many B&B venues offer coordination services or have preferred vendors who specialize in intimate celebrations. For elopements, we often serve as your de facto coordinators, guiding timing and helping with small details.
October through May offers the most comfortable weather for outdoor ceremonies. Spring (March-May) and fall (October-November) are particularly popular, with mild temperatures and lower humidity. Winter weddings can be magical, especially during Nights of Lights season (November-January).
Once you've picked your venue, we'd love to help you document the day. See our St. Augustine wedding photographer services for packages, sample timelines, and our approach to small and intimate weddings.
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