Planning your wedding? We’ve got answers!
From wedding package pricing and ceremony options to rain plans, catering, and getting-ready spaces, we’ve answered many of the questions couples ask while planning their celebration.
Venue & Location
St. Johns Golf and Country Club can accommodate up to 220 guests for wedding events.
St. Johns Golf and Country Club is easily accessible from I-95 and about 25 minutes from downtown St. Augustine or downtown Jacksonville.
St. Johns Golf & Country Club combines the convenience of a full-service wedding venue with beautiful lake views and multiple indoor and outdoor event spaces. Couples can host their ceremony, cocktail hour and reception at one location, with an indoor backup option available for outdoor ceremonies in case of inclement weather.
Our wedding packages include on-site catering and many of the essentials needed for the celebration, while our experienced events team assists with planning, timelines, floor plans, menu selection, rehearsal and wedding-day coordination. With space for weddings of up to 220 guests and a convenient location approximately 25 minutes from both downtown Jacksonville and downtown St. Augustine, the club offers couples a beautiful and practical option for celebrating in Northeast Florida.
Yes. St. Johns Golf & Country Club is a Jacksonville-area wedding venue with lake views from our outdoor ceremony lawn, indoor reception space and fire pit veranda. Couples and photographers can also use the lake and bridge areas as backdrops for wedding photos.
Yes, catering is included with our wedding packages. We provide hors d’oeuvres, dinner and bar beverages. Though the club also has dessert options, we do permit clients to bring a cake or dessert from a licensed bakery or store.
Yes, complimentary parking is available for guests.
Yes, there is a bridal dressing area accessible all day on the day of your wedding.
St. Johns Golf and Country Club has many picturesque spots for photography before, during and after wedding ceremony. During cocktail hour our planner is happy to escort you and your photographer out to the bridge for wedding portraits.
We host weddings any day of the week. Some Saturdays have a minimum spend requirement.
Weddings are very special days here at St. Johns Golf & Country Club! From ceremony start time to formal exit, a wedding event is about 5 hours for the Classic or Signature packages (4 hours for the Intimate package). Our events manager will develop a timeline with you that will include your ceremony, photography, cocktail hour, dinner and reception and formal exit. Additional time is an option that can be discussed with Beth during a tour.
Packages & Pricing
Pricing varies based on the packages we offer, and start at $94 per person. Service charge and tax apply. Please see our wedding packages linked on our website or submit an inquiry and we’d be happy to send them to you!
Our wedding packages have been carefully constructed with you and your guests in mind! Our packages include the expertise of our own events manager that will assist you in planning the various aspects of your wedding. These include scheduling a planning meeting, menu tasting and rehearsal and being there to guide your ceremony and events on your wedding day! Packages also include use of the bridal suite, ceremony lawn, grounds for photography, restaurant for cocktail hour (Signature package) and banquet room for reception. Our staff takes care of setup and clean up and we provide all the linens, dishware and glassware needed. We also include hors d’oeuvres, delicious meal for you and your guests, non- alcoholic beverages, and option for a bar.
Ceremony & Reception
Wedding ceremonies are either 4:00 or 4:30 PM to make the most of the facility and all that it has to offer.
Yes, we have a beautiful event lawn for waterfront wedding ceremonies with lake views. We provide ceremony chairs. You are welcome to bring or rent décor for the ceremony site.
Couples planning an outdoor wedding ceremony at St. Johns Golf & Country Club have an indoor backup option in case of rain or inclement weather. Our reception space can be reconfigured to accommodate an indoor wedding ceremony, allowing the ceremony and reception to remain at the same venue regardless of the weather. While guests enjoy cocktail hour in a separate space, the room can be reset for your reception.
St. Johns Golf and Country Club is proud to provide convenient spaces for ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
Yes, we are happy to provide a separate space for cocktail hour. This space is included with the Signature package, or can be added to the Classic package.
Food & Beverage
St. Johns Golf and Country Club supplies any bar options for your event. Some of our packages include alcohol. Upgraded packages are also available.
Yes, based upon availability we have options to host a rehearsal dinner following your rehearsal. Options range from smaller groups of 30 or less in our restaurant, or renting a portion of our event space for larger groups.
The club is proud to provide you with an inclusive package that offers delicious food and drink throughout your event. Outside alcohol is not permitted on property at any time. Outside food is not permitted, except for a wedding cake or specialty dessert from a licensed bakery.
Our events manager will schedule a tasting for you with Chef Alex! Our tastings are intended for two. A tasting will include two plates – one for each entrée that you are preselecting for your menu as well as a starch, seasonal vegetable, two salad options and Chef’s fresh bread and homemade butter. *Certain menu items may not be available for tasting or may be subject to change. Please check with our events manager for more details on current menu and tasting options.
Absolutely! As you’re gathering your guests preferred entrée choice, you can make a space for them to list any dietary restrictions. Our event coordinator will communicate those to our team and offer guidance on a seating chart to identify your guests with special requests.
Planning
Yes! We are happy to offer suggestions on vendors if needed, but also allow you to bring your own preferred vendors to make your day perfect. Some examples of permitted vendors are DJ, Florist, Photographer, Officiant, Wedding Planner. We require that vendors be licensed, and our events manager is available for consultation if needed.
Once you’ve booked your wedding with Beth, you will be able to reach out to her with any questions you have prior to connecting with our Events Manager, Jessica. Around 6 months before the wedding, Jessica will reach out by email to introduce herself to you. She will schedule a planning meeting with you, followed by a tasting, and finally a ceremony rehearsal. In the meantime, she will be available for questions along the way.
After you’ve said YES! to St. Johns Golf and Country Club, we will provide an event contract to you that will be signed and returned with a 20% non-refundable deposit to secure the requested date for your wedding. At 6 months prior to the wedding date, we require an additional 30% non-refundable deposit toward your anticipated total.
At two weeks prior to the wedding date, you will give us your final guest count. Your final invoice will be based on your final guest count at that time.
Wedding Day Policies
Our bridal dressing room area is available as early as 8:00 AM on the day of your wedding!
You are welcome to invite your hair and makeup team and bridesmaids to join you in the
space all day. You have the option to preorder a light brunch or lunch or even order right
from our restaurant menu and have it delivered to the suite.
We have a changing room available for your groom and groomsmen. After the gentleman
are ready, we welcome them in our restaurant or outdoor patio spaces. The bar will be open
and the TVs on so they can order a drink, socialize, and relax until showtime.
The club does not provide décor, but we love to see the creativity that clients bring to their custom events. Please note that confetti, confetti balloons, open flames or anything affixed to the walls or fixtures are not permitted. Real candles are allowed if they are within a glass vessel. Our events manager can offer guidance on how to make your vision come to life! More details about décor guidelines are available in the Client Responsibilities section of your wedding contract, and ‘Day of’ Expectations will be provided to you after booking.
Cake: up to 6 hours prior to the ceremony time. Delivery for centerpieces, flowers, favors, decoration, displays, etc. is up to four (4) hours (no large rented items are permitted to stay overnight). DJ is up to 2 hours prior to the
ceremony time. Any exceptions to the above will be approved and coordinated with our events manager. It is often allowable to bring your décor when you come for rehearsal, but you will work out those details with our events manager during planning.
Sparklers, wedding sparklers, cold sparks, bubbles and real flowers are permitted. No birdseed or faux flowers/petals are allowed. Please consult with our events manager on any other possibilities.
After your formal exit, we give you up to one hour to remove any personal items from the premises. Any exceptions to this, such as large, rented items or minimal décor that can be easily stored onsite until the following morning, will be approved and coordinated through our events manager.
