Clay Theatre

5.0
(18)best-of-weddings

326 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL

About This Vendor

Your Wedding at the Historic Clay Theatre

Host your wedding ceremony and reception at the historic Clay Theatre! Feel like movie stars and have a stress free wedding day with our knowledgeable event staff. We will take care of all the details and provide you with a gorgeous ceremony and reception space! Located conveniently in between St. Augustine and Jacksonville, the Clay Theatre venue is the perfect backdrop for your big day. Work with our team to design the perfect setup for your wedding ceremony and reception. Our different spaces can be configured in a variety of ways to cater to your unique style. Our staff will provide all of the tables and chairs, lighting and audiovisual equipment to make sure your event is seamless. " It's unlike any other venue in Jacksonville. From the all white walls inside and outside the courtyard, the black trim details, crystal chandeliers, the gorgeous lobby & bridal suite.. what more could you want in a venue? " -Michelle, Pine and Perfume COURTYARD The perfect backdrop for the wedding ceremony of your dreams! -Let us take care of your ceremony setup with up to 150 white folding chairs -Flexible decor options -Your guests will hear every word of your vows with integrated ceremony sound projection -The perfect setting for your evening cocktail hour MAIN SPACE Transform the elegant reception space into an epic dance party! -Seating for up to 150 guests -Tables and champagne chiavari chairs included -Interactive club lighting for an unforgettable night -Balcony overlooking main space -A/V Upgrades + projector screen FRONT ENTRANCE See your name in lights as guests arrive on your big day! -Customized theatre marquee message -Have your epic sparkler exit under the theatre's neon lights -Create custom movie posters to display in the vintage poster cases -Welcome your guests into the Lobby Bar- the perfect setting for your cocktail hour! FLEXIBLE CATERING OPTIONS Every event is as unique as you are. That's why we give you the flexibility to select one of the reputable, full service catering partners. Your caterer has full access to our fully equipped warming kitchen with an oven, refrigeration, ice maker and staging area THE BALCONY DRESSING ROOM Gather all your besties and get ready in style! Photo ops for days, tons of mirrors, great lighting, and a guaranteed fun time! Bring your drink of choice, glam squad, and you’re good to go! " Having a spacious bridal suite and groom's room to get ready in was SO IMPORTANT the day of that we hadn't even thought to look for in a venue." -Lindsey, Jacksonville Beach, Florida THE BACKSTAGE DRESSING ROOM The ultimate hangout lounge for you and your friends to relax and unwind in style. Great times, perfect backdrop and relaxation are guaranteed! WIFI, private bath and all the sports channels!

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Ballroom, Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages
Awards and Affiliations
2022 Best of Weddings Winner

Clay Theatre Reviews

Reviewed On 5/26/2022 by Katelyn S
A LITERAL DREAM! I am from North Carolina and when I got engaged spent MONTHS looking for a venue. I stumbled upon Clay Theatre and a month later traveled to somewhere in FL I have never been and booked my wedding. I knew the second I walked in...
I HAD to get married there. Andrea and her staff truly go ABOVE and BEYOND. I had to postpone my wedding TWICE due to covid and they were so understanding and empathetic towards the situation. Two years after booking we finally got to have our big day & it was everything I could have imagined plus more. My guests are still raving about this venue. Every little detail is perfect and unique. Pair the beauty of the venue with the staff- the absolute best venue there is. 10000000% recommend!
Reviewed On 4/23/2022 by Kacie D
The Clay Theatre is the best of the best. We had our wedding here this month and it was absolutely amazing! From the moment we toured the venue, we were blown away with how organized they were and the service they provide. The wedding day was s...
eamless and Cristina, our Coordinator, was the BEST! She made sure that everything went perfectly. The Clay Theatre is a beautiful venue and we are so grateful we were able to get married here!
Reviewed On 1/27/2022 by Victoria R
Clay Theatre is hands down the dreamiest venue in Green Cove! We toured the venue with Andrea who was so sweet and ensured to answer all of our questions. This was the only venue we toured, and the only one we needed to. The venue itself is bea...
utiful with amazing lighting, chandeliers and beautiful white brick throughout. The bridal/groom suites to get ready in had amazing lighting for our makeup/hair artists to work in and were perfect for our getting ready pictures. I can’t talk enough about Cristina who was our day of coordinator. When we met her on our 30 day walkthrough she was so professional and helpful- bringing up things I hadn’t even thought of and giving advice where needed. The day of the wedding, she was on top of everything ensuring everyone was following the timeline for the day and into the night. She made our day so easy for us and we did not have to worry about a thing!
Reviewed On 12/29/2021 by Aneesha L
I have loved the Clay Theatre since i stalked the whole renovation process on Instagram. I knew i was going to get married there before i even knew i was getting engaged. The venue is breathtakingly stunning! It was everything i could have dr...
eamed of from the outdoor area, to the bridal & Groom suite, to the reception area.. Everything was just beautiful! People still tell me how beautiful our wedding and venue was till this day. The Girls and Clay Crew were equally as great! They are very helpful and will make your day super Special! Thank you ladies for making our day the BEST DAY EVER!
Reviewed On 12/28/2021 by Lauren L
Clay Theatre was the first and only venue I ever toured for my wedding. From the initial tour all the way to wedding day — Clay’s team was AMAZING. The venue honestly speaks for itself and they thought of every little detail. Their team was ver...
y responsive with any questions or concerns I had and super kind! I recommend this venue 1000%!!
Reviewed On 12/27/2021 by Casey J
I have endless positive things to say about Clay Theatre! First, and most obvious, it is absolutely stunning. We wanted a very classic and timeless vibe, which matched the aesthetic perfectly. The club lights added to the fun of the reception ...
when it was time to dance, but also acted as an accent to our theme during dinner. There are so many options for styling the reception and ceremony spaces, no matter the theme you’re going for, which was a big plus for us. The bridal and groomsman suites were gorgeous, we were all so comfortable and had everything we needed for the entire day. We were lucky enough to have perfect weather on our day, so the outdoor ceremony in the courtyard was beautiful. But plan b of having it inside the reception space was also a great option. Finally, all the staff were super nice, professional, helpful, and knowledgeable. They worked really well with our wedding planner and all our vendors from the day we booked Clay. The staff working on the day of made sure we had everything we needed the entire day through the end of the night, while also not being instructive or drawing any attention away from the wedding. The whole day went seamlessly, I couldn’t have asked for a dreamier, more perfect experience from Clay Theatre!
Reviewed On 12/27/2021 by Elly M
The Clay Theater is not only a gorgeous venue but the team is so amazing and helpful! We had a small elopement at the venue and they were the most helpful, wonderful group of people. We can’t say enough awesome things about the venue and their ...
owner and staff!
Response from the Vendor on 12/27/2021
Thank you Elly! You are the sweetest and your day was perfection!
Reviewed On 12/27/2021 by Cara W
Beautiful, perfect, amazing. I had several of my guests reach out after the wedding to tell me how perfect the venue was! All of the girls at the Clay Theatre are so so helpful and it truly was a magical evening. I love how small and intimate t...
he setting was. It has separate spaces for ceremony, reception, and bar. It was perfect for my wedding of 75 - although i believe they can accommodate up to 150.
Reviewed On 12/27/2021 by Hannah M
The Clay Theatre was better than we could even dream! My husband and I both grew up in GCS and grew up going to the movie theater. Whenever I saw it was under construction to be a venue, we KNEW that was our spot. The CT team went above and bey...
ond for us during planning, and the actual wedding! It was the best day of our lives and we couldn’t imagine our day without the Clay Theatre. I would recommend to literally everyone!
Reviewed On 9/16/2021 by Morgan B
Are there even words enough to express our gratitude to The Clay Theatre team? No, probably not but I’m going to try anyways. Let me start with the venue itself! It is g o r g e o u s. So much thought and attention to detail went into every asp...
ect, even the bathrooms. The venue has so much beauty in just itself that we decorated very minimally to not detract. The space hosted our 75 person wedding so comfortably. Between the courtyard ceremony, the reception space, and the bar/lobby area, nothing ever felt crowded or overwhelmed. Then there’s the team. They were so easy to work with and flexed with us when our plans were changed by COVID twice. Not only were they sweet enough during this process, they also made themselves available for any questions. Most importantly for us, our pup was supposed to be our ring bearer and he was diagnosed with lymphoma about 9 months out from our final date. Because we knew he wouldn’t make it, the girls at the Clay Theatre were kind enough to let us come and play dress up in our wedding attire so that we could have those photos with him. We are so grateful to them. When our actual wedding day finally came in August 2021, they were there and ready to help with setting up the bar and all our little details. We used our pretend wedding photos for the poster boxes out front and they were kind enough to put them up during the ceremony so that nobody got a sneak peek at my dress. Throughout the event, the team was so good that even if there was problems, we didn’t know. They handled everything and weren’t ever invasive about it. And then there’s Lauren who did our day of coordinating. She is INCREDIBLE. 1,000% recommend choosing her for your wedding planning needs. We cannot say enough good things. She listened and created the wedding flow of our dreams. It was set to rain before we planned to do our golden hour photos and she grabbed everyone to make sure we got some photos before the rain. She made sure the timeline moved and kept everyone from the bridal party in line and doing what they were supposed to. The wedding would not have been the same without her. To the Clay Theatre team + Lauren — THANK YOU!
Reviewed On 7/01/2021 by Kirsty M
I truly can’t begin to explain how much appreciation and love I have for the Clay Theatre team. We were so lucky to find our stunning venue but were also able to make forever friends! I can’t recommend The Clay enough to all future brides who a...
re looking in the central Florida area. The venue itself is so unique and charming. There is so much attention to detail. The entire Clay team is so supportive, fun and helpful throughout the entire process. We absolutely loved our wedding day and will forever be grateful that we chose The Clay. 🤍
Reviewed On 6/19/2021 by Marie M
The Clay Theatre is quickly becoming the most beautiful wedding venue in Northeast Florida, in my completely biased opinion. The different spaces throughout the venue are perfect for the wedding night we imagined: outdoor courtyard ceremony, ou...
tdoor/lobby cocktail hour, and beautiful indoor reception hall. The bridal suite and grooms room were also a bonus and absolutely stunning! I also cannot speak highly enough about The Clay Theatre ladies. Lauren Cowgill, wedding coordinator, is absolutely a God sent and took my jumbled unorganized indecisive Pinterest board and created something more beautiful than I ever could have imagined!! They also had recommendations for every vendor you'll need (photographer, caterer, DJ, etc) which made it much more manageable to explore my options and make a decision. Almost a month later I am still getting compliments from guests! Without question, have your special day at the Clay theatre and I promise you will not regret it!
Reviewed On 2/26/2021 by Ashlyn M
The venue is beautiful and the entire team is amazing!
Reviewed On 12/18/2019 by Dana M
The Clay Theatre is everything you dream of in a venue and more. Andrea and Daniel (the owners) are the sweetest people and will go above and beyond to make your day special. Andrea always answered every email quickly and had such great suggest...
ions for some vendors I just didn't know who to go with. Lauren (the in-house planner) is a legit rock star and made our day so seamless...if anything went wrong I never even knew about it. The grooms room and bridal suite are beautiful perks that make the day that much more seamless. We booked our wedding 5 months before they even opened in the thick of construction and we are so glad we took the leap of faith. Do not hesitate...just book them!
Reviewed On 10/16/2019 by Sydney C
The Clay Theatre was the best decision of my entire wedding process. Andrea, Daniel, and Lauren were amazing! The venue is beautiful but the staff makes it so much better! Thank you!
Reviewed On 5/17/2019 by Lindsey B
WE LOVED THIS VENUE! While we could go on and on about how much we enjoyed having our wedding here, we thought we'd just share some of our favorite highlights: - It's gorgeous and there's nothing else like it! From the white brick, gold and ma...
rble accents, and incredible chandeliers/lighting, this place kept us from having to purchase really ANY decor. It was beautiful in and of itself! - We loved that it offered an indoor AND outdoor space - both equally beautiful - Having a spacious bridal suite and groom's room to get ready in was SO IMPORTANT the day of that we hadn't even thought to look for in a venue - And finally, the team that owns the venue is incredible. Andrea has become such a great friend and did EVERYTHING to make sure that my husband and I were thrilled with our big day (and all the moments leading up to it). We can't recommend Clay Theatre enough!
Reviewed On 4/10/2019 by Samantha V
Absolutely cannot wait for our wedding in July! The clay theatre offers EVERYTHING we wanted and more! Andrea has been such an amazing help during this process! I’m glad we booked early on because this place is going to become one of the most p...
opular venues in Jacksonville!
Reviewed On 1/31/2019 by Amberley H
Clay Theatre is going to be such a dreamy venue for our special day! We fell in love with this venue when we toured it. We can't wait to get married there in January 2020!

Contact Info for Clay Theatre

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326 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL

Meet the Team

meet the owner
Andrea Vallencourt
Owner
First of all, WELCOME! I am so glad you’re here and have made it this far in your wedding planning journey! I’m Andrea, the Owner and Venue Director of Clay Theatre! My contractor husband and I took an abandoned movie theatre and turned it into the most awesome wedding venue in Northeast Florida! People travel from so far away to get married at our venue and we couldn’t be more excited to get to celebrate with so many cool people! Send us a message and let’s get this party started!