If you need to grab a light breakfast or some coffee before the reception, this coffee shop is conveniently located a 5 minute walk away from Azaleana Manor! Ariella and Aeythan spent a few of their dates at Urban Bean planning their wedding while sipping the lavender lattes or trying the waffle boats.
A cute local donut shop near the reception venue.
If you love coffee and love playing board games, you should definitely spend an hour or two at Java Haus. The Poon's love visiting here to play various card games and board games such as: Cash & Guns, Taco Cat, Code Names, and Betrayal on the House of the Hill. The cafe also serves some light snacks perfect for gaming.
If you want to spend an afternoon playing video games, check out this arcade near the reception location. The Vasquez love visiting the Shad Road location for pool and karaoke, but also enjoy the Orange Park arcade location for games.
Visit the couple's favorite coffee shop near the chapel and have a taste of Paris while you're at it.
If you like going bowling, check out Splitz
There are two convenient locations to go indoor roller blading in Jacksonville. Both the Orange Park and Mandarin locations offer rental skates and a fun time.
If you want to enjoy local dim sum, check out Lucky Cat which is in the Mandarin area.
Try out the bride's favorite Earl Grey milk bubble tea or Rose Oolong milk bubble tea at Tsao Caa.
If you're craving sushi and Japanese food, definitely try out Kazu in Mandarin.
Can you tell that the bride was hungry while making this list of "Things to Do"? Enjoy some all you can eat barbeque or hot pot noodles, conveniently close to the reception venue and the bride's home (please invite her, she's hungry).
Need to go shopping and still have lots of places to choose for eating? You'll enjoy Town Center where every Jax local goes to hang out with friends.
If you want to enjoy nature for an hour, take a quick stroll through the woods, and enjoy the view of the St. Johns river, this is the park to go to.
Feeling adventurous and daring the morning of the wedding? Visit the Riverside Arts Market held every Saturday in downtown Jax, check out some local artists, then drive south for the ceremony.
Feeling posh and elevated? Visit this beautiful art museum with gorgeous gardens.
If you were hoping for a beach getaway during your travels, visit Jax Beach and enjoy the ocean, the local arts market, and the many local coffee shops (Sago Coffee for work vibes, Tsao Caa for milk tea, and Le Petite for a date atmosphere).