A historic 1925 hotel steps from the Atlantic Ocean, a ballroom with genuine character, and a beachside location that makes Jacksonville Beach the backdrop for your wedding — here's what to know before booking at Casa Marina Hotel.
Casa Marina Hotel opened in 1925 as one of the first hotels in Jacksonville Beach, and it remains one of the few historic buildings in the area that has survived the resort town's evolution over the past century. The hotel sits one block from the Atlantic Ocean — close enough to hear the surf, but with the ballroom infrastructure and architectural character that an actual beach ceremony location typically can't provide.
Footloose Entertainment is on Casa Marina's preferred vendor list and provides wedding entertainment there regularly. We know the hotel's load-in process, power access in the ballroom, and the coordination rhythm with their event staff.
Casa Marina Hotel's event spaces center on the historic ballroom and the hotel's outdoor areas:
| Space | Capacity |
|---|---|
| The Grand Ballroom | Up to ~200 guests for seated reception |
| Outdoor Courtyard / Patio | Cocktail hour, small outdoor ceremonies |
| Private Dining Room | Rehearsal dinners, smaller celebrations |
The Grand Ballroom is the hotel's main event space — high ceilings, vintage architectural details, and a full dance floor. The outdoor courtyard provides cocktail hour space with a historic hotel courtyard feel.
A Casa Marina wedding typically centers on the Grand Ballroom for the reception, with couples often incorporating outdoor beach photos between the ceremony and reception. Some couples host outdoor ceremonies on the hotel's courtyard or nearby outdoor space, transitioning inside for dinner and dancing.
From an entertainment standpoint, the Grand Ballroom is the primary entertainment space — a full DJ and dance floor setup in a well-proportioned room with vintage hotel character. If an outdoor ceremony is part of the plan, a wireless microphone and speaker system handles that phase. Footloose Entertainment coordinates both setups with hotel event staff in advance.
Footloose Entertainment is on Casa Marina Hotel's preferred vendor list and provides wedding entertainment there regularly. We know the hotel's ballroom configuration, load-in access, and the coordination process with their event team.
The Grand Ballroom accommodates a full DJ and dance floor setup, uplighting, and a photo booth without crowding the room. We confirm all of this with Casa Marina's event staff before your wedding day.
What we confirm before every Casa Marina Hotel event: ballroom speaker placement and DJ setup, load-in access and timing, photo booth placement, and any uplighting or special effects for the reception.
A photo booth works well at Casa Marina Hotel. We plan placement during pre-event coordination so the booth is positioned where guests naturally circulate and stays active throughout the night.
Footloose Entertainment's DJ & MC packages start at $1,495, with final pricing shaped by guest count, hours of coverage, and any add-ons. See what's included or request a quote for your date.
Casa Marina Hotel brings a coastal, laid-back-elegant feel to Jacksonville Beach weddings — the beachside setting and the Grand Ballroom's classic bones give couples flexibility to run the evening anywhere from sophisticated to relaxed. The music program usually follows the couple's lead, and the venue's beach proximity means the vibe can tilt more festive than a formal country club would allow.
Ceremony music at Casa Marina often happens outdoors — on the courtyard, the hotel grounds, or even on the nearby beach for smaller ceremonies — which calls for a portable PA setup. Cocktail hour in a pre-function space transitions smoothly into the Grand Ballroom reception, which is where the main DJ setup lives.
Key acoustic and logistics notes:
From our experience: Jacksonville Beach weddings at Casa Marina tend to run warmer and more relaxed than inland venues. Couples who lean into that — choosing a music program that matches the coastal setting — have some of the best dance floors we see all year.
The Grand Ballroom accommodates up to approximately 200 guests for a seated reception. Smaller spaces handle rehearsal dinners and more intimate gatherings.
The hotel is one block from the beach, making beach ceremonies accessible. The hotel's outdoor courtyard also provides an on-site outdoor ceremony option.
Footloose Entertainment is on Casa Marina's preferred vendor list and has provided entertainment there regularly. We know the ballroom setup and load-in process.
Yes. Casa Marina handles catering in-house as part of its full-service hotel event offering.
Yes — the Grand Ballroom has room for a photo booth alongside the DJ and dance floor setup.
Casa Marina hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and private celebrations.
