From oceanfront resort ballrooms to intimate historic inns, here's a roundup of the venues couples ask us about most on Amelia Island.
Amelia Island offers a different feel from downtown St. Augustine or the Jacksonville area — think oceanfront resort ballrooms, marsh and Intracoastal views, and a historic Fernandina Beach downtown. Here are eight venues and options that come up most often when couples ask us for recommendations.
A full-service oceanfront resort along 13 miles of beachfront, with grand ballroom space and resort-level catering and coordination — the go-to choice for couples who want a polished, all-inclusive oceanfront wedding.
Offers the large Amelia Ballroom for bigger receptions alongside a range of more flexible meeting and event rooms, making it a strong fit for both large weddings and dual-purpose wedding weekend events with out-of-town guests.
A 10,000+ square foot venue with sweeping Intracoastal and marsh views framed by century-old water oaks — a favorite for couples who want a natural, waterside setting without being directly on the ocean.
A private club setting with marsh and waterway views, offering a quieter, more exclusive alternative to the large beachfront resorts.
Built in 1857 and renovated in 2009, this historic inn in downtown Fernandina Beach offers a courtyard ceremony space beneath a 350-year-old live oak — one of the most distinctive backdrops on the island.
An 1885 Italianate villa well-suited to smaller weddings and elopements, offering an intimate historic setting for couples who don't need resort-scale capacity.
A country club setting for couples who want a golf-course backdrop and clubhouse reception space rather than an oceanfront or historic downtown venue.
Amelia Island has more than 40 public beach access points, and a small ceremony doesn't require a permit — a budget-friendly option for couples planning a simple beach ceremony before a reception elsewhere.
Planning entertainment on Amelia Island: oceanfront resorts like The Ritz-Carlton and Omni have their own AV infrastructure and load-in procedures, while historic inns and outdoor/beach ceremonies often need more portable, generator-friendly setups. As a Jacksonville-based DJ company that regularly travels to Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach, we plan sound and logistics around whichever setting you choose.
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and Omni Amelia Island Resort are the two most-booked full-service resort venues, both offering oceanfront ceremony space and large ballrooms for receptions.
Yes, Amelia Island has more than 40 public beach access points and does not require a permit for a small beach ceremony.
Yes, historic properties like The Florida House Inn and The Fairbanks House offer intimate settings for smaller weddings and elopements.
