Golf Course Views and Delicious Dishes
Jacksonville & St. Augustine Florida
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
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Kristin Brickley
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Located in Saint Augustine, FL, King & Bear and Slammer & Squire are two characterful wedding venues. With these two venues, you can choose the one that speaks to your wedding vision. Staffed by a team of attentive event professionals, they can help you make the very most of your chosen space.
Golf enthusiasts will be overjoyed by the view of the verdant King & Bear courses from AJ’s Kitchen & Cocktails. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with natural light, basking you and your guests in warmth. You can also enjoy a cocktail reception on AJ’s generous patio area, complete with comfortable lawn furniture. For a different angle on your reception, you can choose Slammer & Squire. Here, you and your guests can enjoy a sprawling panorama of the 9th green from the comfort of your tables. Slammer & Squire features an interior of rich wood and peaked ceilings, keeping intact its Floridian country club vibe.
King & Bear and Slammer & Squire offer a wealth of services to help you facilitate your spectacular celebration. Chief among them is their in-house catering services. Work directly with the culinary experts to design a custom menu that honors your unique tastes. Serving styles to suit the vibe of your event are readily available, whether that be a three-course plated meal or a buffet-style dining experience. Event rentals can also be acquired on-site, such as tables, chairs, flatware, glassware, linens, lighting, and more. Set up and cleanup of your celebration will be managed by the staff, allowing you to fully enjoy your day.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Country Club
Restaurant
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
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Destination Wedding Planning
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Meet the team
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- Rick WatersDirector of Food & BeverageRick employs his wealth of expertise to lead our food and beverage operation with impeccable service and detail. Upon finishing school at Florida State, he began his hospitality career in food and beverage, working for ClubCorp in Tallahassee at The University Club at Florida State. He continued his career with ClubCorp at The University Club in Jacksonville before then at The Lodge & Club in Ponte Vedra Beach.Prior to coming to World Golf Village, Rick was at Epping Forest Yacht & Country Club in the San Jose area of Jacksonville on the St. Johns River. He first served as the Director of Food and Beverage at the club, before moving to the leadership position of Assistant General Manager.
- Kristin BrickleyCatering CoordinatorWith over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Kristin brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for perfection to every event. Her background spans all types of establishments—from casual dining to high-end restaurants—giving her a deep understanding of food, beverage, and guest experience. Known for her seamless event execution, problem-solving skills, and commitment to excellence, she approaches each wedding with genuine enthusiasm and a “happy to help” attitude. Whether behind the scenes or front and center, Kristin ensures every detail is flawless.
- Tiago JoaquimExecutive ChefTiago owned and operated a French Bistro at the Lightner Museum in Historical St. Augustine. He then went on to open his own Italian restaurant named Fratelli’s before becoming the Chef Tournant at TPC Sawgrass. Tiago also opened The Hangar One Bistro as the Executive Chef bringing his fusion cuisine to the menu. Recently, Tiago operated the 900 Degrees Pizza & Pasta in St. Augustine.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.04 reviews
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Melinda B
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5.0
4/17/2024
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at King & Bear and the entire event was seamless!
Here are some highlights of why we selected this venue and why I 100% recommended it:
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-Staci Watkins, the amazing onsite event coordinator who took charge of making my vision come to life. She was simply amazing!
-Onsite parking!
-Affordable and beautiful; causally elegant. So many of our guests complimented the venue choice. Food, drinks and dancing were inside, and outside we used the firepits — many of our guests took in the evening from that relaxing vantage point.
-Excellent food! We chose to do only heavy hors d’ oeuvres and the Chef worked with us to accommodate exactly what we wanted.
-Excellent, professional staff! We had a handful of people working our event who were always there, yet always discreet. Attentive, friendly, gracious — truly great!
-A private locker room area to get ready in — and we were checked in by the staff to ensure all was well.
-Location! We had many out of state guests and WGV is smack dab in the middle of lots of options so our guests could make a vacation out of their trip. Historic St Augustine? Nearby! Beaches? Check! Jacksonville experiences? Not too far away! And there are lots of AirBnB, VRBO and hotels nearby.
I cannot recommend King&Bear and its amazing staff highly enough. If you’re looking for a fair, affordable price without sacrificing a stunning wedding—this is your spot!
Vicki S
5.0
12/08/2023
Staci was so easy to work with, and everyone raved about how good the food was. We had a beautiful rehearsal dinner there!
Response from King & Bear/Slammer & Squire on 12/08/2023
Thank you for the kind words Vicki. It was our absolute pleasure taking care of your fami...
ly for your son's rehearsal dinner. We are so happy everyone had a wonderful time.
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Trisa E
5.0
10/17/2023
Rehearsal dinner and Meet & Greet after were perfect!! From first day of planning long distance from California to the end of the parties, everything was exactly as I had hoped. St...
aci was so easy and wonderful to work with and her whole team was outstanding!!!! Would do it all again in a minute!
Response from King & Bear/Slammer & Squire on 10/17/2023
Trisa, thank you so much for the kind words. It was an absolute pleasure taking care of y...
our family and friends. I am so happy that it was everything you had hoped!
Donna C
5.0
8/08/2023
From the first communication with Staci, the event planner, she was more than willing to help with my vision for my daughters wedding shower! They had a few lunchtime catering menu...
s and I was able to make it gluten free for both my daughters! I was able to decorate any way I wanted and she even included decor that they had on site (Mexican theme Fiesta). Staci and her staff went above and beyond on the day of the shower!! I highly recommend AJ’s Kitchen and Cocktails for your next event!
Response from King & Bear/Slammer & Squire on 08/09/2023
Donna thank you so much for the kind words, it was such a pleasure and we are so happy tha...
t Marisa enjoyed her bridal shower as well as everyone else. By the way... I loved your "Taco 'bout Love" theme!
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