The Sanctuary 1905

A romantic and historic venue

Pensacola, FL

Gulf Coast, Panhandle, Pensacola

Service area

Holds ceremonies and receptions

5.0

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Unique aesthetic style

Our wedding weekend was thrown into chaos due to an unexpected hurricane rolling into Pensacola. It is extremely safe to say that we would not have been able to even have a wedding if Danielle and Milan had not been there to help us out. At the last minute, 3 days before the wedding, they opened up the Sanctuary to us, and basically acted as our wedding coordinators in order to save our wedding. They coordinated with multiple of our other vendors to help us re-plan our wedding in a couple of days. Even the morning of, we had to switch to their other venue, Petit Ami, due to no power and a/c at the Sanctuary. Milan and Danielle coordinated the swap (again the day of the wedding) and helped us to have the perfect day, despite the chaotic circumstances. We cannot recommend the Sanctuary, including Milan, Danielle, and Michael, who went above and beyond any expectations. We would not have had a wedding at all without them. Thank you.

Jordan A.

5.0

Milan and Danielle were amazing to work with. They were very good at communicating and answering questions. Milan was super helpful, She worked with our coordinator and was on site the day of our wedding helping make sure everything ran smoothly. The venue is absolutely beautiful. We had a bridal suite, groomsmen suite, the main hall, a downstairs area for our cocktail hour and beautiful out door area.

Marina G.

5.0

AWARD WINNER

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

The Sanctuary 1905 is a historic and romantic wedding venue in Pensacola, FL. This venue is a storied church that has been revitalized into an elegant and modern setting for your marriage celebration. This venue began as the Sacred Heart Church of Pensacola. This Catholic church was built out of brick and pine in 1905 in a traditional European style. In 1965, the Pope authorized the sale of the building to a Protestant church, the first time in history the Catholic Church has sold property to a non-Catholic denomination. In 2022, Danielle and Milan Carro bought the property, seeing its potential as a stunning wedding venue. They have transformed it into a warm and welcoming space, the ideal place to begin your wedding journey. The Sanctuary 1905 boasts indoor and outdoor spaces for your big day. Tie the knot in the Sanctuary space, a gorgeous room with a cathedral-style ceiling, 17-foot stained glass windows, natural pine flooring, and an elevated stage. The Sanctuary can accommodate up to 300 seated guests. After your ceremony, pose with your beloved for pictures while your guests enjoy cocktail hour in The Courtyard. This outdoor space is nestled among century-old oak trees and features manicured gardens with room for tenting. Alternatively, The Deed Restriction is a chic indoor lounge with an L-shaped bar, comfortable furnishings, and surround-sound speakers. On your wedding day, you will have full access to all the spaces at The Sanctuary 1905. A kitchen is available for your outside caterers, and all indoor areas are air-conditioned and equipped with modern technology. After dinner, the Sanctuary can be transformed into a spacious dance floor, and your wedding entertainment can take to the stage. The experienced events staff at The Sanctuary 1905 will work with you to ensure your celebration is a seamless success.

Woman-owned Business

4+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Garden

Historic Venue

Religious Setting

Church

Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Rentals & Equipment

Awards and Affiliations

2025 'Best of Weddings'

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The venue is described as beautiful, versatile, and timeless, offering multiple well-styled spaces (bridal/grooms suites, main hall, courtyard, basement bar) that suit various guest sizes. Reviewers praised the staff for excellent communication, organization, and going above and beyond to solve problems and save events in emergencies. Guests highly recommend it for weddings and other celebrations.

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Judy J

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Beautiful venue!!! The Sanctuary was perfect for our event. We had an elopement reception in the Deed Room and Courtyard and could not have been happier! The two areas we chose ...

accommodated approximately 80 guests comfortably along with the catering and bar service. We received compliments throughout the evening and even days after as to how beautiful the venue was for our event. Planning an event like this was a first for me and it would not have happened without the help of the staff. They are so helpful and reassuring!! Communication was often and any questions or concerns I had were answered quickly. Our event would not have happened without their help. I cannot thank them enough for a perfect evening!!!!

Jordan A

Our wedding weekend was thrown into chaos due to an unexpected hurricane rolling into Pensacola. It is extremely safe to say that we would not have been able to even have a wedding...

if Danielle and Milan had not been there to help us out. At the last minute, 3 days before the wedding, they opened up the Sanctuary to us, and basically acted as our wedding coordinators in order to save our wedding. They coordinated with multiple of our other vendors to help us re-plan our wedding in a couple of days. Even the morning of, we had to switch to their other venue, Petit Ami, due to no power and a/c at the Sanctuary. Milan and Danielle coordinated the swap (again the day of the wedding) and helped us to have the perfect day, despite the chaotic circumstances. We cannot recommend the Sanctuary, including Milan, Danielle, and Michael, who went above and beyond any expectations. We would not have had a wedding at all without them. Thank you.

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Marina G

Milan and Danielle were amazing to work with. They were very good at communicating and answering questions. Milan was super helpful, She worked with our coordinator and was on site...

the day of our wedding helping make sure everything ran smoothly. The venue is absolutely beautiful. We had a bridal suite, groomsmen suite, the main hall, a downstairs area for our cocktail hour and beautiful out door area.

Maggie S

Milan and Danielle have created the best wedding venue in the Pensacola area! As a destination bride, I was so happy with their outstanding communication - they were always availab...

le to answer my many questions and helping make sure everything ran smoothly on the big day. The basement bar was perfect for cocktail hour, the outside courtyard was gorgeous, and the main event area is just stunning. It was a great size for our 105 guests, but it would also do so well with any size wedding. There are so many options to use the space and make it your own. It was so nice to have enough indoor space to hold everybody on an extremely hot, humid, and intermittently rainy August day. I can't recommend them more!!!

Brooke M

We had our wedding reception here and it was absolutely stunning and perfect in every way! Danielle and Milan were incredibly helpful both before and during the wedding, making the...

entire experience so smooth and enjoyable. The venue offered the perfect mix of spaces—a beautiful bridal suite, a grooms suite, the downstairs area, the main event space, and the outdoor area. It had everything we needed and more. All of our guests couldn’t stop raving about how amazing it was. It truly couldn’t have been better for us!

Hannah W

Our wedding day at The Sanctuary was absolutely perfect, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience! Each space is stunning and timeless, creating a beautiful setting for every...

part of our celebration. Danielle and Milan were organized, attentive, and responsive throughout the planning process. Their attention to detail and professionalism made the day flow seamlessly, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy every moment. We truly can’t recommend this gorgeous venue enough!

Avery M

Such a beautiful venue with so much character!! I know the owners go above and beyond to make sure your event goes smoothly!

Frances C

Stunning venue! Helped pull off a surprise engagement party here in their ‘Deed Restriction’ (the bottom floor lounge) and was thoroughly impressed with their teams communication a...

nd professionalism. Each room in The Sanctuary is gorgeous, it’s obvious they put a lot of heart and intention into decorating and styling the spaces. Cannot wait to host more events here in the future!!

Gabby L

I attended an engagement party for a friend at The Sanctuary and it was fabulous! Staff, decor and event space was wonderful. Highly recommend for any event!

Tanner D

I had one event at The Sanctuary and will also be having my wedding here! Beautiful venue with excellent staff!! Communication is wonderful. Cannot recommend this place enough!!!

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716 N. 9th Avenue, Pensacola, FL

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(850) 761-1905

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