When it comes to planning a wedding that blends natural beauty with timeless elegance, few places compare to Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Nestled along Northeast Florida’s pristine coastline, this charming community offers couples a breathtaking setting, sophisticated amenities, and the relaxed luxury that makes every celebration unforgettable.
Planning a wedding from across the country can be a challenge, and Haley and Brett managed the process from Chicago while relying on local support here in Jacksonville. Although Haley’s parents live in the area, the couple needed guidance to bring her garden inspired vision from the design board to the wedding day. They selected Jacksonville Golf and Country Club for both the ceremony and reception and hoped to host the entire celebration outdoors. The club frequently holds member events on the lawn, but full outdoor wedding receptions are less common, which meant careful planning was essential.
Alexis and Rebecca reached out to us just one month before their wedding at River House in St. Augustine, and our team immediately stepped in with the steady, experienced guidance they needed. With a focused and professional approach, we organized the remaining details, confirmed all vendor arrangements, and brought clarity back to their planning process so they could look forward to their celebration with confidence. Their wedding day unfolded beautifully, with thoughtful decor in the ballroom and natural greenery highlighting the outdoor ceremony, creating a warm and memorable setting for their celebration with family and friends.
When Emily reached out to us, she already had her venue secured and a clear vision for her celebration, but she needed a trusted team to bring the pieces together. Living out of town meant she and Pressley relied on our local expertise to guide them through trusted recommendations and thoughtful planning.
If you’re looking for a place where Southern charm meets seaside elegance, allow me to suggest Amelia Island—a timeless gem off Florida’s northeast coast that’s quietly becoming one of the most romantic wedding destinations in the country. For couples seeking the classic “here’s where we said I do” story, this island offers everything: white-sandy beaches, historic venues, moss-draped oaks, and a whisper of old-world romance.
Courtney and Nick selected one of Jacksonville’s most historic and distinguished venues for their wedding ceremony and reception. Epping Forest Yacht and Country Club, originally built in the mid-1920s as the grand estate of Alfred I. duPont and Jessie Ball duPont, remains an enduring symbol of elegance along the St. Johns River. In the 1980s, the mansion was restored with great care and added to the National Register of Historic Places, and today it stands as a private club that blends its storied past with refined modern amenities.
St. Augustine offers couples a wedding backdrop unlike any other, blending historic charm with coastal beauty. From grand museums and elegant hotels to intimate gardens and serene beaches, the Nation’s Oldest City has a venue to match every style. With local expertise and thoughtful planning, your celebration can be both timeless and seamless.
Elegant white florals, lush greenery, and soft blue details set a classic scene for Tara and Jamie’s summer wedding at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. Their celebration began with a traditional Catholic ceremony at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Jacksonville Beach, a beautiful coastal parish known for its stunning architecture and serene atmosphere. It was the perfect place for the couple to exchange vows before moving to one of Northeast Florida’s most iconic wedding venues for their reception.
Choosing the perfect wedding venue is a pivotal step in the planning process, and asking the right questions can make all the difference. In this blog post, we highlight three essential questions every couple should consider before booking: whether the venue aligns with their style and guest experience goals, what is included in the rental, and how the venue handles logistics like weather plans and setup timing. These thoughtful considerations help ensure a seamless, memorable wedding day from start to finish.
Chloe and Blan began their wedding day with a traditional Catholic ceremony at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Ponte Vedra Beach. The church’s peaceful setting and timeless architecture provided a meaningful place for the couple to exchange their vows before continuing the celebration at TPC Sawgrass. Known as one of the premier wedding venues in Northeast Florida, TPC Sawgrass offered an elegant backdrop for their joyful summer reception.
Designing your wedding reception tables may seem like a small detail in the grand scheme of your big day, but in truth, these tables play a vital role in the atmosphere, flow, and overall guest experience. As experienced wedding planners here in Jacksonville, FL, we’ve seen how a well-thought-out table plan can transform a reception from ordinary to unforgettable.
When planning a wedding, brides often arrive with Pinterest boards brimming with ideas, a clear color palette, and a dream venue already in mind. But even the most detail-oriented bride can overlook key questions that could save time, stress, and even money down the line. As seasoned professionals in the Northeast Florida wedding scene, we at First Coast Weddings have seen it all—and we know that the right questions can make all the difference. Here are five essential—but often forgotten—questions that every bride should ask her wedding planner before walking down the aisle:
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Heather and her team were absolutely incredible throughout this entire process. She kept us on a great timeline, found incredible vendors, and generally took a huge load off of our plates during this busy time. Heather also provides a sweet, comforting, and calming presence both on the big day and at every meeting leading up to the wedding. She struck the perfect balance of providing helpful information while also encouraging us to express what we wanted on our day. I came in with not a lot of clarity on what I wanted the day to look like and she was amazing at guiding us and helping craft the perfect wedding. The wedding day was everything we hoped for and more and I could not recommend Heather and the First Coast Wedding team highly enough!!
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