Magical historical St Augustine Florida
Holds ceremonies and receptions
St. Augustine Historical Society is a charming wedding venue in the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, FL. The house and gardens are a beautiful setting for a wedding of any theme, brimming with history and timeless elegance. The venue boasts an ideal location less than an hour and a half away from Jacksonville International Airport, perfect for a destination wedding in the Sunshine State.
Built in the 1700s, the walls of this venue have a wealth of secrets and stories to behold. The capacity sits at 250 guests for ceremony-only events and 130 guests for ceremonies and receptions. A venue known as Gonzalez-Alvarez House is a national historical landmark and an idyllic location to exchange vows. The property features beautiful and scenic locations for your wedding day. Llambias House Gardens are enclosed in a timeless beauty set with a balcony, spiraling brick pavements, a lavish arbor, and a mystical wishing well. The mission of the St. Augustine Historical Society, which operates this venue, is to acquire and preserve this beautiful piece of history in this Floridian town.
From commitment ceremonies to civil unions to vow renewals, St. Augustine Historical Society is a heavenly venue to declare your love. The grounds are available for photoshoots to use as your engagement pictures or your save-the-date cards, and especially on your wedding day. St. Augustine's resident wedding planner is happy to help you create your day of dreams and would love to hear from you.
What You'll Love About St. Augustine Historical Society
You and your partner will feel reassured and relaxed after speaking with Angie Gillespie and the St. Augustine Historical Society staff. They will help you from the moment you make your booking and remain by your side throughout the wedding day and evening. To learn more about the venue, check out the FAQs.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Garden
Historic Venue
Museum
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
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Meet the team
Angie Gillespie
Property & Event Manager
I have worked at St Augustine Historical Society for 22 years, I maintain the many properties under the care of the St. Augustine Historical Society. and the point of contact for event vendors and handles membership.
Reviews
4.7
out of 5.03 reviews
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Breanna S
5.0
1/26/2025
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding! The grounds at The Oldest House were absolutely stunning - every corner was picture-perfect and added so much beaut...
y to our special day. The team with St. Augustine Bookings were great to work with from start to finish. If you’re looking for a breathtaking venue with exceptional service in St. Augustine, this is it!
Zachary S
5.0
10/20/2023
The venue is clearly gorgeous as you can see from the photos, but Helen and all the staff were absolutely amazing. From day one when we booked to the actual wedding day they were t...
here for us and helped us with all our small and outrages needs. I couldn’t have asked for a better overall experience.
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Margaret G
4.0
10/22/2008
The event coordinator was incredible. She handled everything and even though it rained and we had to move inside I never felt for a minute it still wouldn't be perfect. The sta...
ff was increible as well. The location was beautiful.
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