A Mediterranean Mansion in the Sunshine State
251 to 300 guests
AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Club Continental is a wedding venue located in Orange Park, FL, just 22 minutes away from Jacksonville. The property, featuring an expansive mansion and lush grounds, was once owned by the family of B.J. Johnson, founder of the Palmolive Soap Company. In 1966, the establishment was transformed from a private vacation residence into the luxurious hotel it is today. Here, to-be-weds can enjoy a blissful retreat with family and friends as they honor their love and commitment to one another in the Sunshine State.
When celebrating at The Club Continental, couples and their loved ones will be enchanted by the venue’s Old World Florida atmosphere. Showcasing Mediterranean-inspired busts, Spanish-style arches, and vibrant tilework, this palatial ambience is ideal for unforgettable milestone occasions. Voted as one of the area’s most romantic settings by local photographers, the venue offers a variety of charming indoor and outdoor event spaces. You and your partner are welcome to exchange vows under the branches of a 300-year-old oak tree with the shimmering St. Johns River behind you. Natural Spanish moss complements the scene, adding to its oasis-like atmosphere. After the ceremony, you and your guests can avail of the outdoor patio for al fresco dining and dancing. Featuring views of the river, the manicured gardens, and the pool, this site invites newlyweds and their loved ones to enjoy the warm Florida breeze. If you’ve been dreaming of hosting an indoor event space, the club also offers banquet hall options. These dining rooms are each adorned with impressive light fixtures, arched windows, and ornate details. After the last dance of the evening, those celebrating are welcome to rest in any of the venue’s Mansion Rooms or River Suites. Throughout their stay, couples and guests can take advantage of amenities like the azure pool and cabana, as well as the tennis courts.
The experienced staff at The Club Continental is devoted to helping couples host memorable events that they will treasure for years to come. The venue’s in-house culinary team believes in creating delicious meals made from the highest-quality ingredients that they can source. Specializing in Continental-style buffets, they can prepare delectable hors d’oeuvres and food stations for newlyweds and their guests to select from. For a personalized menu, the chef is happy to work with couples to accommodate their unique tastes and preferences. To simplify the planning process, the venue’s staff can recommend a number of local vendors.
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4.8
out of 5.0122 reviews
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Club Continental is highly recommended as a beautiful and elegant wedding venue. Reviewers praise the peaceful and intimate atmosphere, helpful staff, particularly Carla Sparks, and the delicious food provided. The venue is stunning and requires minimal decoration, receiving praise for its beauty and professionalism. Despite some minor issues, guests were thrilled with their experiences at Club Continental, deeming it the best possible place for a wedding due to its excellent service and elegant setting.Review photos
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Emily S
5.0
12/19/2024
The Club Continental is a beautiful timeless venue that provides peace and quiet from the outside world. Although we had 150 people attend our wedding it still felt very intimate and special. Not to mention Carla Sparks to Event Director will guide you effortlessly through the wedding planning process. She will answer at any time of the day giving advice and quality instructions for every step of the wedding planning process. I can't recommend this venue enough. Book immediately!!! 5 stars over and over again.
Brianna N
5.0
10/27/2024
A beautiful, fantastic venue. Carla is awesome; she will answer any questions you may have, big or small. All of the staff are so kind.
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Gracie M
4.0
9/23/2024
I just got married here 9/15/24. The venue was beautiful, the day went smoothly, and everyone told us how good the food was. Carla was easy to work with and responded to all of our questions quickly. The employees were so kind, even making us feel special the morning after our wedding. They went above and beyond what they were "supposed" to do to help my family and friends set up, clean up, etc!
There were only a few cons that added stress to the day:
- When we arrived the morning of my wedding, there was a note and key to my hotel room taped to the door. We waited a few minutes, then grabbed the key and went to the room. A few minutes later, there was very loud knocking at my door. We opened it, someone I've never met before barged in (the owner? Still don't know, she never introduced herself), and said "We have some serious problems". She accused me of stealing hotel room keys off her desk and told me I wasn't allowed to be in that room. It was pretty embarrassing considering the makeup and hair artists and all my family had just showed up as well, and wasn't what I expected for my first interaction on my wedding morning. I explained the situation and that I had paid a lot in order to be able to be here early, and she kept telling me I was wrong and "should have told someone"... which I did when I booked the rooms. (Check in is at 11 and there's not a "bridal suite", so I had to book 2 nights in a hotel room in order to start getting ready early and at the venue. Something to think about!) I understand confusion, but that should have been sorted out before confronting a bride on her wedding day. She never apologized or admitted her wrong, although I heard her getting angry on the phone with staff about it later for not communicating. I'm not sure what there was to communicate considering my name was on the bill for both nights, and the staff didn't deserve that either. They, however, did apologize for their boss and brought champagne up to my room.
- The rain! Not the venue's fault at all, but the outside is so beautiful, and you have to count on the weather to cooperate
- The honeymoon suite was beautiful, but a jacuzzi was advertised, and it didn't work.
Overall, stunning, and I'm glad we chose Club Continental for our wedding!
Tasha H
5.0
5/14/2024
We recently had a daytime reception there and it was beautiful. Carla is very responsive and very easy to work with. The venue is beautiful and has such a nice view. The day was very stress free and the food and service was great. Highly recommend it!
Pamela G
5.0
2/08/2024
What a wonderful 50th wedding anniversary party we enjoyed in the lovely Garden Room at the breathtaking Club Continental.
Carla Sparks was a pleasure to work with and communications were excellent. The dinner was delicious, beautifully displayed and enjoyed by all. The manager, Rocco, the dining room staff and bartender were excellent.
Thank you all for such an unforgettable evening!
Wayne and Shelia E
5.0
1/06/2023
This review is for the venue ONLY! We will review the hotel and it's staff separately. We LOVED the venue! Pros are the location, the setting and working with Carla and Diana. Thank you ladies. Their team of support personnel were just as amazing. Food was very good from the appetizers to the main course. They do supply utensils for cutting of the cakes and serving of the cake. I needed an easel and they did supply a beautiful metal one but they did not get it put out until after the ceremony, so my welcome sign sat on the ground while my guest were arriving. Cons for us was that they did not offer a honeymoon suite for your first night as husband and wife or even a room to get ready in if you are not staying in their hotel. There are only 2 food tastings per year and if you don't attend one of those (at a charge) then you do not get to sample any of the food to be served. Before our wedding they did not offer floor length table cloths, I purchased all of my table cloths for the reception tables.
Payton C
5.0
12/30/2022
I loved having our wedding at Club Continental! Clearly, it is an incredibly gorgeous venue. With our wedding during December, we hardly did any decorating for it, because Club Continental does a beautiful job. Carla was lovely to work with. She answered all emails, calls, and questions in a timely manner and was professional. Our guests only had great things about the catered food, and I have to agree! It was the best wedding food I have had. You'll be happy to book this venue for your day.
Lauren B
5.0
12/17/2022
Club continental was absolutely amazing. From start to finish, I wouldn’t change a thing. Everyone was super professional and punctual.
Dara S
5.0
12/14/2022
Club Continental is THE BEST possible place to have your wedding! Absolutely stunning and elegant venue, staff is very helpful and professional. They take all your worries away for your big day and make sure everything is perfect! Food is absolutely amazing as well. Definitely well worth the money!
Nevene M
5.0
11/16/2021
We were extremely happy that we chose this venue! Everything went smoothly from planning to execution. They made all the accommodations we wanted and our guests were impressed with everything. The weather was perfect for our wedding, which made for amazing pictures! The food was amazing too! We would highly recommend this venue!
Ron & Melissa B
5.0
10/08/2021
We just had our ceremony and reception at Club Continental. It was a blast!
Carla, the wedding/reception coordinator, was a huge help and had incredible patience with our hundreds of questions. The food was excellent (Prime Rib and Chicken Florentine) and the bar package was well worth the price! Guest have said to us it was the best wedding they have been to, and this is partly the Clubs doing with its fantastic site and food. On top of this, it was very affordable.
Bonnie runs the hotel side and it was easy to make reservations and have guests stay - the Riversuites for guests are absolutely beautiful. The continental suite is one of 2 they keep for the Bride and groom, and was lovely, comfortable and clean and had a huge bathroom (which we barely used).
I would highly recommend the Club for your wedding event, especially if under a 100 people. We had 75. Perfect size for half-club.
Cheers!
Connie H
5.0
11/15/2020
Club Continental was amazing! It was such a beautiful venue and the food was amazing. We were pleasantly surprised they were able to do some vegan meals for our vegan family members! We also booked a room at the hotel to get ready before and it was so awesome to be right on the property. Highly recommend!
Staci B
5.0
10/05/2020
Club Continental was AMAZING as our wedding venue. We had initially scheduled in April but due to COVID had to reschedule. The Club and Carla (event manager) were excellent throughout the entire process! They were understanding, flexible, and helpful throughout every step. Carla was excellent with communication either via email or phone and responded quickly and thoroughly to all of our questions. Once our wedding day finally came, the Club Continental was absolutely gorgeous for our outdoor ceremony. The St. Johns River and old oak trees provide a beautiful backdrop for ceremony photos. The reception space was flexible for spacing and functional. All of our other vendors had worked at Club Continental before so they were pros with set-up recommendations, and capturing all the best experiences. Last but not least, THE FOOD! We did a buffet-style (COVID modified with attendants serving the food) and every item was delicious. We had multiple guests compliment us on how good the food was. Reflecting on the planning process, it was extremely helpful to have a resource (Carla) who is experienced with the venue and helping to coordinate weddings. Any time I had questions, she answered them or directed me to somebody who could.
Megan P
5.0
7/06/2020
Best. Venue. Ever! My guests are still talking about how beautiful the view and their rooms there were! The food is also incredible! I can’t say enough about this place! I have guests that want to go back just to vacay there. It’s amazing!
Alexis M
5.0
4/01/2020
Carla was amazing and so easy to work with!
Nicole G
5.0
2/18/2020
We loved having our wedding at the Club Continental. We weren't too far out of town (Orlando), but far enough that multiple site visits proved to be difficult. Carla was so easy to communicate with over email and very patient with my questions. The location was beautiful and having just about everything on site was fantastic for our guests (ceremony, reception, hotel, after party, make-up/hair). Their service and food was fantastic. They made sure we had something to eat through the hustle and bustle of the night. All the vendors were managed perfectly. I didn't have to worry about anything. It all just flowed together. I would absolutely recommend this venue.
Rose A
5.0
9/20/2019
Club Continental provides several different options depending on your needs. Any of them provide the perfect setting for a wedding. You can't ask for a more beautiful backdrop overlooking the St John's river surrounded by majestic oak trees. The building is historic and offers beautiful ornate detail. The customer service provided was top notch and helped to make my daughter's day extra special. I highly recommend!
Erica L
5.0
6/14/2019
The Club Continental is the most breathtaking place any couple could ever get married at! The St John's river in the background is just icing on the cake. My husband and I were married here on Jun 1 and our party of about 100 family/friends LOVED every minute. Dale was our dining manager on duty and he was THE MAN. Every detail, the food, the warmth - all of it was off the charts! Carla was our banquet coordinator who helped make the moments leading up the big day a seamless process. If you are looking for that MAGICAL feel, look no further!
Sarah F
4.0
6/03/2019
The Club Continental is the best wedding venue in Jax! We did a ton of research into venues, & nothing even came close to CC. It's an all inclusive venue - you & your guests can stay there for the weekend, the food is incredible & very reasonably priced, they provide all the tables, plates, glasses, & linens that you need, & there is a pub onsite for your after party. In addition to all this, they have an incredibly helpful staff. Carla, the wedding coordinator, quickly responded to all of my (MANY) emails & answered every question I came up with. Last but not least - you can't beat the beauty of this location. The views of the river with the elegant oak trees against the back drop of the gorgeous mansion just can't be beat! Especially for the price! CC is well worth every penny we spent!! Highly recommend this venue! My only complaint was the manager on duty the day of. He was pretty useless. I only saw him once. There were random people in the courtyard taking photos while my guests were walking in, & he did nothing about it - one of my bridesmaids had to ask them to leave. He also left all of the breakdown of the wedding to my husband & I, who were almost an hour late to our after party because we had to carry everything (all gifts, decorations, etc.) up to our suite by ourselves. We never saw the manager at all during this.
Kat W
5.0
5/12/2019
Carla and the staff were superb. They helped make our wedding day perfect. We changed the floorplan arrangement two weeks before our wedding date and they were able to accommodate. The food was incredible, all the guests raved about it as well as the service. Beautiful site for the outdoor wedding and reception.
Caroline S
5.0
4/30/2019
We fell in love with the Club Continental's historic charm, giant live oak trees, and incredible river view. It was great to be able to reside on site with many of our guests and really enjoy all that Club Continental has to offer. Carla was a pleasure to work with, had many great ideas when it came down to the final details, and was flexible with us when we decided to extend an extra hour. We were able to have a 12 piece band, fantastic food (delicious and plated nicely), and plenty of room to dance and enjoy our big day!
Laura P
5.0
3/24/2019
It has been a little over 25 yrs since my husband and I got married at the Club Continental. This was before the Knot ever was in existence. We had a amazing wedding back then. The location was perfect with views of the water during the outdoor ceremony in June. We has a delicious sit down meal that I can still remember. Today the venue is still a highly rated venue. Today I am a wedding/Event Planner and hope that one day I can help a young bride coordinate her wedding here.
Carlette T
5.0
2/01/2019
OMG!!! This is the most beautiful venue ever! Thank you Club Continental, our day could not have been more perfect. I wish I could do it all over again.
Christa C
4.0
12/04/2018
I LOVED this venue and I'm so happy we went with Club Continental for our reception. Carla was an amazing and professional person to work with. I only had a slight issue with the manager that was working the night of my reception. He was a little pushy with the schedule and there was a little tiff between he and my mother over packing up my wedding cake tier to take home (we had a treat table - the cake tier was meant for decoration and we were to take it home and freeze it for our 1-year anniversary). I was also told that that shots from the bar were not allowed, as it creates drunk and unruly guests; HOWEVER, the bartenders were handing out shots to the guests like there was no tomorrow. Everything worked out, but I think there may be a management communication gap?
Taylor O
5.0
11/14/2018
We booked the Elopement Package Club Continental offers and it was absolutely PERFECT. The package included the ceremony, an officiant, a stay in the River Suites, a delicious 3 course meal for the bride and groom, flowers, and a cake for such an amazing price. Carla made sure everything was perfect for our day. She even went above and beyond and set up a ceremony space both inside and outside because the weather was being iffy. Carla responded to every email I sent (there were so many) very promptly and made sure that my day was perfect! I could not be happier with how everything turned out. Club Continental is the perfect venue and the staff goes above and beyond to make sure you're happy!
Rachel B
5.0
10/07/2018
Our whole experience from start to finish was beyond exceptional. Carla was always on top of anything we needed, and on the day of Daniel made our (and our guests) event unforgettable. The level of customer service and just general care for our event was above and beyond. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
-The McClanahans
Holly D
5.0
10/06/2018
When I was looking for a venue I narrowed it down to three with Club Continental being one of the top three choices. I cannot begin to say how pleased I am that I chose Club Continental as my final choice. The service was impeccable from beginning to end. Carla was a dream to work with and was such a professional. So many of my guests commented that they thought it was a magical wedding. Carla timed the ceremony right at sunset, which was just beautiful. The beauty of the landscape was the perfect backdrop for amazing photographs. I cannot say enough about the service of the staff who worked so hard to make everyone happy. No one ever had to ask for anything. The cleaning staff was ready and willing to get anything I needed for my room and had such a joyful and positive attitude. The bartenders joked and laughed with my guests. We had karaoke at the pub after the wedding and Kelly was awesome to work with. My room was incredible which overlooked the ceremony area and the St. John's river. I had to breathe everything in. It was the most perfect day and it was due to Club Continental. THANK YOU to everyone who had a part in making the day amazing and who work at Club Continental. I would definitely recommend Club Continental to anyone even thinking about this venue for their pending nuptials.
Haley B
5.0
8/01/2018
I love this place! Great venue & lovely location. The staff is great 😊
Briana S
5.0
3/28/2018
When I say that this venue was absolutely perfect, even that feels like an understatement. On the day my now-husband and I went "venue shopping," the Club Continental was our first stop. From the minute we arrived on the property, we were overwhelmed with how gorgeous it was. We were shown around by Carla, who was so kind and helpful. The exterior gardens were breathtaking and peaceful, the interior was romantic and classic, and the ceremony space on the St. John's River sealed the deal . We immediately knew that this venue was the one for us, but still toured about four other venues to be sure. However, none of the other venues we saw compared, and none gave us that same feeling that the Club did.
The entire process of working with the Club Continental was amazing. We continued to work with Carla, who was extremely responsive and a huge help all the way up to the big day. Each member of the staff at the Club was extremely professional, experienced, and accommodating. The Club offers awesome menu selections and my husband and I seriously enjoyed our food both during the tasting and on the wedding day! We had so many guests compliment the menu, too.
The Club was absolutely perfect for our ceremony and reception. It made for the most beautiful photos of my bridesmaids and I getting ready, the most flawless ceremony experience, and was everything we could have imagined for our reception. We got so many comments from our guests on how awesome of a venue it was--it truly played a huge role in our overall event. I cannot recommend the Club Continental highly enough!
Michelle A
5.0
2/08/2018
When we booked this venue, the one thing people kept telling us was that the food was amazing. They certainly did not disappoint and all of our guests made a point to tell us how good the food was. The staff was incredible during the entire process and Carla was always available for a last minute panic question during the entire process. They were very open to continually letting me come on property with my vendors and family to plan everything out, and the day of manager was also great even though I had a day of coordinator. He made sure that my husband and I always had drinks and kept me up to date on the weather every few minutes since it was supposed to rain during our ceremony. We had such a beautiful wedding, and the ease at which it flowed just made the day even better.
Liza L
5.0
2/05/2018
The venue was beautiful. It was the first place we looked at and I was sold. I looked at a few others but I already knew I wanted my big day to be here. Just looking at it, I was concerned I couldn't afford it but I'm glad I sat with Carla because it was very reasonably priced. Everybody on site was wonderful and friendly. Any questions we had, they quickly answered. We even forgot a couple of mirrors for our centerpieces and they let us use some of theirs. Every person at the wedding couldn't stop talking about the food. I heard a lot of "You look beautiful, but this food is fantastic. " If I were to do it again, I'd pick this place every time. It was an amazing day.
Karina H
5.0
1/27/2018
The venue is beautiful. We had our wedding our wedding in December and the place was so beautifully decorated that we did not need to buy additional decorations .
Carla and her staff were excellent, organized and responsive to all our needs. The food was delicious . We received many compliments from our guests about the quality of the food served.
camilla c
5.0
1/21/2018
Amazing venue with professional staff and awesome location!!!
Amelia B
5.0
1/19/2018
Beautiful venue, delicious food, and excellent staff!
Celeste H
5.0
1/19/2018
Thank you to all at Club Continental (especially Carla) for making our big day amazing!! We loved the venue, our ceremony was beautiful outside, our reception was perfect, the staff assisting our guests did a great job, all of our guests loved the meal, we were happy to say (thanks to staff all night) we tried just about everything as they brought many things to our table as well and my cup was always flowing with beer/ wine! Thank you all so much, we have heard so many great things from guests as well, you made our wedding day perfect! Would also add that the hotel staff were very helpful and renting a room upstairs for the night before and night of was the best idea, made all prep and clean up easy as ever. Also we're just now getting pictures back and all look amazing on the grounds, courtyard and along the water! Only suggestion to others is make signs to direct your guests from the main road Park Ave as a few of ours were turned around.
Bekah W
5.0
11/04/2017
Club Continental is a fantastic place for a wedding. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for vintage vibes and exceptional service. My husband and I had such a beautiful wedding thanks to Carla and the wonderful staff at Club Continental. From the moment we walked through the courtyard and saw the ceremony cite we knew that this place was going to be the perfect setting for our big day. Carla worked with us to make sure every detail was perfectly executed. All the staff were friendly and helpful before, during, and after the wedding. Not to mention, the food was delicious - all of my guest raved about it! We could not have imagined a more perfect day. Thank you so much to all the staff at Club Continental.
Heather A
5.0
11/02/2017
Such a beautiful venue and the staff was superb. My guests are still talking about how good the food was! Would definitely recommend booking the continental suite for the day and night of.
Kristen D
5.0
9/22/2017
Club Continental was amazing. Their staff was amazing from the planning phase to the execution of the wedding. They did a phenomenal job, and only have great things to say for the venue.
Alana S
5.0
7/05/2017
Everyone at Club Continental went above and beyond for our June wedding! Starting with Carla, the main contact for brides at the Club Continental, to the servers, bartenders, managers, room staff, cooks, etc, were so friendly and willing to help with whatever needed to be done. Special props to Carla for always having an answer and for Jacob, our manager for the night of the wedding. We did the buffet and had so many people comment how fantastic the food was, and the staff even sent boxes of food up to our honeymoon suite!
Worth every single penny, both my husband and I couldn't have been happier! Highly recommend :)
Taylor H
5.0
6/14/2017
I had my wedding here in March, both ceremony and reception, and all I can say is WOW. It was a beautiful day, at a beautiful venue, and I could not have dreamed of a better place to get married! Carla, the venue events coordinator, was so amazing to work with and quick to respond to all my (many) emails. I love that this venue has such a cool history, and everything has been kept true to the original. I also love that the venue has rooms for family to stay and my family was able to get in quickly and practically book all the rooms on site. It was a whole weekend of celebrating with friends and family and it was fabulous. The price is very fair for the value and catering comes with! The food was amazing! All made in house and my friends and family still rave about how great everything was. I highly recommend this venue!!
Brittany R
5.0
5/23/2017
We had THE BEST experience at the club! The staff was amazing and so helpful and the venue was breath-taking. I stayed in the Tower room the night before with my bridal party & got ready there in the morning. It was SO cute & so much fun to get ready up in the tower while overlooking the very spot we were about to get married at! What an incredible experience. The Florida greens + spanish moss made our pictures stunning. I would recommend this venue to any bride!
Madison J
5.0
4/10/2017
This venue is not only absolutely beautiful, but the whole staff was friendly, organized, and attentive to us. Carla (their coordinator) did a great job keeping in contact, giving full details, even tips on how to make our wedding run smooth the entire evening. Last but not least the food was wonderful. All of our guests still rave about their experience at our wedding at The Club Continental!
Ashley C
5.0
4/01/2017
You absolutely cannot go wrong with this venue. Carla is the manager and she does a great job communicating and keeping up with you. She gave us a deal on our F&B minimum since we are having a small guest list, which obviously she didn't need to do but made our decision even easier. We had left another venue that was just not going to work and I called to see if we could schedule a tour. She got us in that very same hour and we signed a contract that week.
Beautiful landscapes, TONS of photo op spots, classic Florida architecture and decor, gives it a romantic feel.
Jennifer C
5.0
2/19/2017
ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL!! We can not begin to say how grateful & thankful that we were to go with this venue!! I'll have to start off by saying that The Club Continental is an AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL & BREATHTAKING place!! It has amazing architecture and views of the river!! The history of this mansion is truly second to none!!
The Staff is truly remarkable!!
Carla Sparks is always so informative, sweet and just all around amazing!! She always makes you feel right at home and part of the Club family!! She's the perfect fit for a perfect location!!
Jacob and his staff are one in a million!! They were all so courteous and right there if we needed anything. I could go on, and on all day about this place!! We are so glad we went with this venue, if we could fill in 10 stars we would have!! Hope you give them a chance to make your special occasion one that you'll never forget!!
Dana P
5.0
1/30/2017
We got married at Club Continental in November, and it was perfect. The venue is beautiful, Carla is great to work with, staff is very attentive, and it's a great value. I got so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was. And it really is. I only had flowers on the tables and let the venues beauty speak for itself. You definitely have to check it out.
Kaitlyn C
5.0
1/10/2017
My now husband and I loved this venue from the moment we stepped foot on its grounds. The Club Continental is a beautiful, quaint venue that will feel romantic, vintage, and elegant. Let me start that Carla is absolutely amazing, and will answer any and all of your 500 questions, and is flexible to your needs and plans for the wedding, and is very timely while she is at it. The menu is customizable, and the food tasted AMAZING, the set up is wonderful and easy as most of everything you will need is included, and also the rooms are very comfortable and spacious for getting ready. All in all it was a wonderful experience and we are very thankful.
Brittian G
5.0
11/07/2016
Where do I start?! Club Continental was the wedding venue of my dreams! Not only is it tucked away on the bank of the St. Johns River, its natural beauty is something that requires very little decor and sparkle. If you are looking for a venue with a natural, Mediterranean and warm setting- look no further.
The staff and support at Club Continental only makes the entire situation that much better. Carla is a true, seasoned professional and is always willing to help, while her assistant, Diana, is kind and very quick to offer answers. Jacob, my wedding event manager with the club, was outstanding. He kept the whole event running and offered his experiences to keep our wedding on schedule. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to work with all of these individuals.
I can thank Club Continental for a magical, beautiful and memorable wedding day.
Sarah M
5.0
10/01/2016
This venue was absolutely spectacular for my wedding. Working with Carla put my nerves at ease. She was professional, quick to respond, listened to my concerns and questions, and ensured her staff executed our plans perfectly. This venue is stunningly beautiful, the food is fantastic and the staff is professional and delivers amazing service. I heard nothing but good things from our guests, raving about the food, service, and beauty of the grounds! Perfect place for your wedding!
Paloma H
5.0
9/02/2016
The food was amazing. What a great place to have a wedding, not much need for since the location is more than enough with its exquisite elegance and timeless environment.
Rachel Y
5.0
8/03/2016
The Club Continental was the perfect place for my wedding day! The staff was friendly and accommodating, the food was great, and the view is beautiful
Lisa F
5.0
7/10/2016
Loved this place. The food and service were wonderful. We wanted a venue that had parking, reception and ceremony space. Also an option in case of rain was available. We had a noon wedding on a Saturday. My wedding was three weeks ago and my guests are still talking about the food and the venue. There were good menu options. Price will be based on your wants. We were satisfied with the price and we received everything outlined in writing. Carla Sparks made the process so easy. She was very responsive to all my questions in person, via phone and email. While we were taking our pictures our guests were served hor d'oeuvres...my guests stated that they felt pampered by the staff. My wedding day was so memorable.
Ali R
5.0
6/11/2016
Aside from falling in love with the beautiful river view and the Mediterranean style mansion, we were so happy to have chosen the Club Continental as our wedding venue. The venue itself is beautiful and boasts a classic southern feel (very old Florida) but it also stands out due to the impeccable service we received during our wedding planning period and most importantly, on our wedding day. Carla, their event coordinator, was a joy to work with. She communicated promptly, helped answer questions (yes, you will have a lot of questions... what do the chairs look like, what kind of table cloths do you provide, how many people can sit at a table, etc.), was accommodating when scheduling meetings, and even allowed for us to make special requests for food, set-up, etc. She helped our wedding feel personalized and worked with us the whole planning process. When the wedding day came, the staff was incredibly courteous and accommodating. They answered all of my questions and when they didn't know, they provided a timeframe of when they would be able to provide an answer and always delivered. During the actual wedding, Club Continental's staff stood out to us because they didn't just deliver, they anticipated our needs. Before you even realize what you want, they've already done it and it made the day so amazing. For example, we didn't even know the toast was starting because everything moves so fast and a server handed us (bride and groom) our favorite drinks so that we could clink and drink with everyone by the time the toast was over. Thank you Club Continental for your service and beautiful venue. Our day was perfect!
Danielle C
5.0
6/01/2016
Club Continental is absolutely gorgeous. I lived the vintage feel of the venue, the grounds are well maintained. Service the day of our wedding was great. Staff was swift with serving food and kept drinks filled. Between our wedding planners and Club Continental, we had nothing to worry about, they took care of everything.
kaitlin h
5.0
5/23/2016
MAGICAL! That is the best word to describe this venue. We got married in early April here and all I can say is my dream wedding became a reality. First off the venue itself is just naturally gorgeous but secondly the staff is absolutely amazing. From morning til night the staff was very attentive and professional. They made sure everything and everyone was well taken care of. I could not have asked for better treatment on our special day. I would highly recommend this venue for any event or wedding!
Patty H
5.0
5/03/2016
Beautiful place for a wedding. The staff was wonderful. I would highly recommend this place.
Sarah B
5.0
4/15/2016
The Club Continental was everything we could have ever dreamed of and more! The location is absolutely beautiful, the food was delicious, and the staff went above and beyond to make our wedding experience perfect. We truly can't say enough great things about this venue!!! We loved that we were able to have our ceremony outside with a beautiful view of the river, have our reception inside, and even have an after party at the pub located on site! Everything about The Club Continental was breathtaking. We stayed in the rooms onsite both the night before the wedding and the night of. The room we got ready in had an amazing view of the river, and our honeymoon suite was right on the river with a balcony that provided an awesome view of the sunrise. Carla was such a pleasure to work with and was always available to answer any questions we had. She made sure our big day was perfect. Everything turned out better than we could of imagined. Would highly recommend this venue to anyone!!!
John T
5.0
4/15/2016
Amazing Venue- historic and beautiful directly on the St Johns River. Rare Waterfront ceremony venue- A must see. The staff was great and made the entire process effortless. All guests gave the food a 5 star rating. Very Happy we were married here!
Emily B
5.0
3/27/2016
Everything at the Club Continental was perfect, and we highly recommend it to anybody in the Jacksonville area as a wedding venue. Carla was awesome in helping us coordinate everything from out of town and was always very quick to reply to emails or messages. She helped us with every little step and nothing was overlooked. The venue was set up beautifully the day of the wedding and Jacob was the dining room manager the night of our wedding and had everything coordinated for us. The food was delicious, both at the wedding, and the brunch we had the next morning. Can't say enough nice things about the Club and all of its wonderful staff. Thank you!
lauren m
5.0
2/15/2016
I cannot say enough great things about Club Continental. From touring the venue for the first time to the end of our reception, the staff was always very helpful. Carla was amazing to work with and had amazing attention to detail. Our reception was set up exactly as asked and the reception staff was very friendly. The venue is gorgeous-a naturally romantic atmosphere! We were able to get some breathtaking photos. All of our guests loved the food. The staff even had a tray of food from our buffet placed in our room for a midnight snack and it was delicious. All of our guests were very impressed with their accommodations whether they stayed in the main house or the River Suites. Amazing venue and fantastic staff made for an unforgettable reception!
Brittani C
4.0
2/11/2016
There is a reason that The Club Continental wins awards year after year. The beautiful, historic mansion with the Old World charm on the St. John's was a no-brainer as our reception venue. It was all the other little details that surprised me. The staff was professional and incredibly helpful in reminding us when to pay, what was due and giving us a timeline of the day. Our manager for the night was fun and laid-back, he was perfect for our personalities! There was nothing we would have changed about the way the reception went! The food was delicious and even though we hardly ate, they packed us up samples of the buffet and delivered it to the door of our suite on-site for after the party. The only reason that I didn't give it 5 stars is that we had an issue after the reception with the linens we rented for the tables. A table cloth was missing and the member of The Club who my mom and mother-in-law were working with to find it, was not helpful at all and refused to go out of her way to help us get it back by the deadline. Other than that, the day was a dream.
Knottie7325992
5.0
2/08/2016
Carla, at Club Continental, is wonderful to work with and offered very helpful suggestions in planning the reception. She always returned e-mails and phone calls promptly. The food for the reception was delicious and we were very pleased with the staff. Club Continental is a beautiful venue and we were happy our daughter chose to have her wedding there!
Amy M
5.0
2/02/2016
Everyone at the Club Continental was so friendly and helpful! They went out of their way to make sure everything went smoothly for us. It was a wonderful location for a wedding!
Melody H
5.0
12/21/2015
Everything during the ceremony and the reception was fantastic!! The manager on the property (and my wonderful coordinator) were synergistic in being able to help my whole wedding run smoothly and no one be in want for anything. I did rely on my coordinator (from Coastal Coordinating) to know what decisions to make but Carla from Club Continental was also very helpful in all of the different decisions and questions I had asked. During the reception, I was worried that our families would not be attended to but the manager made sure to recognize who the family was and made sure they were taken care of completely. The only thing I have to warn you is that the final count for the reception is due two weeks prior and there are no exceptions. I had more than a whole tableful RSVP no after our due date and I could not get it adjusted after that date.
Kendra P
5.0
10/06/2015
We visited a number of wedding venues before finding The Club Continental, and it immediately took our breath away. The staff, venue and food were all fantastic and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect wedding!
Samantha B
5.0
9/08/2015
We could not have selected a better venue to have our wedding ceremony and reception. Carla made the entire process leading up to the wedding extremely easy. She assisted with the floor plan, dinner menu, and bar menu while keeping our budget and guest list in mind. Clun Continental also held an expo with vendors which is how we found our DJ and florist. The day of the wedding everything was well organized and beautiful. The food was delicious and the staff was extremely friendly. Not to mention our pictures, candid and professional look amazing. The mansion and landscaping are beautiful. I definitely recommend staying on site!!
Sarah R
5.0
7/15/2015
couldn't have asked for a better venue. Just look at it! right on the water. Carla was so nice and helpful. Arranged for us to come try the dinners in a group. The place and wedding was perfect!
Knottie80077869
5.0
7/01/2015
Let me start off this review by saying my wife and I live in Texas; however, neither of us have any family out here. So when we decided on getting married, we decided to have the ceremony in my hometown of Jacksonville, Florida. When my wife and I went to visit my parents for the holidays, we had one day to find and secure a venue. Needless to say that after seeing the Club Continental we knew that was where we were getting married. No other venue we looked at came close in comparison. One of the biggest fears when living in one state and getting married in another is that you will not be able to pull it all together, something is going to go wrong. Well, for us it didn’t. The venue was wonderful, the staff working there amazing, the food delicious. From the start of our planning Carla at the Club Continental helped walked us through everything. Thank you all for helping us have the time of our lives.
Knottie15868982
5.0
5/05/2015
The Club Continental provided a phenomenal wedding venue and service for my wife and I. The wedding itself and the service at the reception was truly second to none. We still hear people talk about how gorgeous and elegant our wedding was. They have a phenomenally professional staff who does everything they can to make your special day magnificent. It is a little pricey and we went back and forth with paying that price, but we were able to settle on a Friday wedding a week before season began to save some money and had an amazing time. I would highly recommend this venue, we had a booking issue that came up with the booking of the hotel rooms but the hotel staff bent over backwards and went above and beyond to make up for it (and that's an under-statement).
Carla and the rest of the staff at TCC are professionals and it shows. If the price is within your range I HIGHLY suggest having your celebration on the beautiful grounds of TCC.
Sabrina C
5.0
4/30/2015
Our wedding was picturesque at the Club Continental. If you are looking for gorgeous water views for the ceremony, extremely compliant coordination from the staff, and a vintage themed wedding, you have FOUND IT. It's in the middle of no where, and until you walk around the site, you will not understand fully how gorgeous it is, but trust me when I say, it's worth looking!
Ariel W
4.0
4/09/2015
The venue is gorgeous and the staff is very helpful. The day of our wedding went off without a hitch. The staff were so polite and made me feel calm throughout my entire wedding. The food was amazing. I think the venue is a bit overpriced. No changing area/room is provided, unless you use the bathroom.
Cristie G
5.0
12/01/2014
The amazing staff at the Club Continental made sure my wedding went off without a hitch! Carla, the event coordinator, was extremely helpful and thorough in guiding me through menu selection, seating layout, pricing options, etc. She was truly amazing to work with in the months leading up to my wedding. The day of staff was great too! They made sure everyone was where they needed to be, ensured all of my guests were taken care of, and most importantly, made sure that my husband and I got a chance to sit down and eat!
The venue itself is gorgeous! We got away with minimal decorations since the space is actually quite beautiful as is.
I would gladly recommend this venue to any future brides!
Knottie50838712
5.0
10/31/2014
I was a guest of a wedding a few weeks ago and thought The Club was fabulous. I live in the Jacksonville area and have been to quite a few weddings and this venue just goes above and beyond. The greenery is beautiful, the view on the river one of the best in the area and the food was fantastic. When my daughter announces someday she is getting married, this will be one of the first places we look into.
Josie M
5.0
10/28/2014
I used the Club Continental for our wedding reception on 10/12. Everything from the planning stages to the actual night went smoothly and without any hiccups. Carla, the event coordinator, worked with me planning our reception from Michigan. She scheduled meetings when I was in town and coordinated everything through email. The day of, everything was laid out perfectly, the staff was friendly and helpful. The service we received throughout dinner was phenomenal. The space is beautiful and maintained well (and doesn't need a lot of decoration which was a plus for us!). We are very impressed with all of the service we received from the Club. We highly recommend the Club for any event!
a member
5.0
10/24/2014
When it came to choosing a venue for my daughter's wedding I wanted only the best.
The Club Continental was everything we hoped it would be. It was a truly magical event. Everything went according to plan. The food and service was excellent. The venue was beautiful. It was perfection.
If you want a wedding reception that is elegant and romantic this is the place for you.
Lynn M
5.0
10/22/2014
I've had the privilege of working with Club Continental in a professional capacity for the past few years, and finally had the honor of having my son's wedding at this beautiful venue. When my son and his wife got engaged, everyone agreed that Club Continental was at the top of the list. From the staff to the gorgeous setting to décor, they were hands down the perfect venue for the wedding. Come wedding day, we were completely blown away. The outdoor area with the river view was a breathtaking setting for the wedding. Everything was flawless from beginning to end; from the planning process to the reception. Carla was amazing during the planning process and very accommodating. She made everything so easy and stress free. During the wedding and reception, words cannot express just how amazing the staff was. They were very professional, courteous, and attentive. The food was outstanding, and the staff made sure that everyone was happy. Everything went so smoothly and was done with ease. It was a beautiful and memorable evening that wouldn't have happened without such an amazing venue and staff. I highly recommend Club Continental for your wedding. They are truly the best!!!