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. As an Amelia Island wedding DJ company that regularly travels to the island, 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, this historic inn in downtown Fernandina Beach was restored and reopened as a bed & breakfast in the early 1990s, and 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 at most of them doesn't require a permit — a budget-friendly option for couples planning a simple beach ceremony before a reception elsewhere. A few things to plan around: alcohol is prohibited on all city and county beaches, sea turtle nesting season (May 1 through October 31) restricts lighting and flash photography before dawn and after dusk, and Little Talbot Island State Park is the exception to the no-permit rule — it requires a state park permit plus vehicle admission.
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.
Looking for an Amelia Island wedding DJ? Footloose Entertainment's wedding DJ & MC packages start at $1,495, with final pricing shaped by guest count, hours of coverage, and any add-ons like a photo booth. See what's included or request a quote for your date.
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, most of Amelia Island's 40-plus public beach access points don't require a permit for a small ceremony, though alcohol is prohibited on public beaches and Little Talbot Island State Park requires its own permit.
Wedding DJ pricing on Amelia Island typically starts around $1,495 for DJ & MC services, with the final cost shaped by guest count, hours of coverage, and any add-ons.
Yes, historic properties like The Florida House Inn and The Fairbanks House offer intimate settings for smaller weddings and elopements.
