Plate
$150
Hotel Avg
$195
Best Month
November
Airport Dist.
85km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in St. AugustineComplete guide for your wedding in St. Augustine
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in St. Augustine, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Historic elegance and vintage romance in the oldest city in the US. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 9/10 in romanticism, St. Augustine offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, St. Augustine has excellent leisure infrastructure (7.5/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in St. Augustine
Main advantages
- Unique Spanish colonial architecture and historic coquina stone courtyards.
- Proximity to beautiful beaches allows combining urban-historic vibes with the coast.
- Wide variety of charming historic bed and breakfasts for guests.
Points to keep in mind
- High, uncomfortable humidity during the summer months.
- Parking difficulties in the historic center for large guest buses.
The style in St. Augustine
Dominant Style
Colonial Historic
Local Tradition
Horse-drawn carriage bridal ride through Aviles Street and photos in Spanish colonial courtyards
Weather month by month
Top Venues in St. Augustine
Lightner Museum
A former luxury resort hotel, famous for its spectacular glass-roofed grand lobby.
Casa Monica Resort & Spa
Highly prestigious historic hotel featuring Moorish-Andalusian architecture.
Treasury on the Plaza
Stunning 1920s bank building with an original historic vault transformed into a cocktail bar.
Wedding traditions in United States
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Rehearsal Dinner
Informal dinner held the night before the wedding with close family and friends.
First Look
A private moment where the couple sees each other dressed up for the first time before the ceremony.
Legal requirements to marry in United States
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
County Clerk's Office
Minimum notice
3 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Apply for a marriage license at the local County Clerk's office.
- Submit passport, birth certificate, and affidavit of single status.
- Wait the mandatory waiting period (varies between 24 and 72 hours in some states).
- Solemnize the marriage with a certified officiant and register the certificate.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in United States- Certified translation of the birth certificate if not in English.
- Apostilled decree of previous divorce (if applicable).
- Valid passport with visa or ESTA.
How to get there from United States
Main airports
Rail
Amtrak
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · London · Paris · Frankfurt
Typical vendors in United States
What American couples ask most
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Alojamiento para tu boda en St. Augustine
Precio medio: ~180€/noche
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Vuelos a St. Augustine
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
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Que hacer en St. Augustine
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in St. Augustine cost?
The average plate price is around 140€. The total budget for a 100-guest wedding ranges between 28,000€ and 45,000€ depending on exclusivity.
When is the best time for a wedding here?
November is the ideal month, offering mild temperatures, comfortable breezes, and very low rain risk compared to Florida's humid summer.
What is the transport like for guests?
Jacksonville Airport is about 85 km away. Once in the city's historic center, everything can be easily explored on foot.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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