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Our Wedding

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Pamela Bergstrom

Jeremy Urbanski

Meghan Baudin

Micah Whittan

Aaron Alton

Brandon Payne

Wedding Party

The hotel comprises a total of 22 snug accomodation units. Those staying at this establishment may surf on the internet thanks to the Wi-Fi access ready to use on public areas. Club Continental does not operate a 24-hour reception.

Located 6.8 miles from Mandarin Museum, Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Orange Park offers 3-star accommodations in Orange Park and features an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 11 miles from Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, 12 miles from Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center and 13 miles from Museum of Science &amp; History. The hotel has a hot tub, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Florida Theatre is 14 miles from Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Orange Park, while Theatre Jacksonville is 14 miles away. Jacksonville International Airport is 25 miles from the property.

Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville Orange Park

Travel

A true family adventure,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/outdoors/animal-attractions/jacksonville-zoo-and-gardens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Zoo</a>&nbsp;has something for everyone with over 2,000 rare and exotic animals and 1,000 varieties of plants. Whether you are a visitor to Florida’s First Coast or a lifetime resident, we invite you to experience the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens through interactions with people, wildlife, and the environment. Since 1914, the Jacksonville Zoo has supported wildlife conservation on a stunning riverfront landscape. Grown-ups and little ones alike will love feeding the giraffes at the African Overlook and watching the otters float along in the Wild Florida exhibit. The Zoo also houses an Australian Adventure, featuring colorful birds called lorikeets. Tigers roam overhead at the Land of the Tiger exhibit and Jaguars steal the show at their award-winning exhibit. During your visit, step onto the Zoo’s scenic Trout River dock. You might even spot a manatee.

Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Enjoy fine art and European-inspired gardens along the St. Johns River at the Cummer. Originally the home of art collector Ninah Mae Holden Cummer, the museum focuses on diverse, dynamic art and the beauty of nature. With an expansive, interactive children’s exhibit, the Cummer is the perfect attraction for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/arts-culture/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">art lovers</a>&nbsp;of all ages. The gardens are amazing!

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

Local artisans, craft makers, artist and local farmers gather every Saturday, rain or shine, from 10 am-3 pm under the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge for this outdoors market. The Riverside Arts Market, or RAM as the locals call it, offers unique entertainment with an unparalleled view along the St. Johns River. Enjoy art vendors, live music, food trucks, and free yoga at this community event.

Riverside Arts Market

This tiger-focused ranch has a conservation mission, often rescuing tigers and other big cats from inhumane captivity. Volunteers give tours of the ranch, providing the cats’ histories and detailed explanations of their operations. Buy tickets ahead of time for a night feeding. Watching the cats pace around their cages to tear into whole carcasses is an experience like no other.

The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

This beautiful,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/directory/kathryn-abbey-hanna-park-dolphin-plaza/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">oceanfront city park in Atlantic Beach</a>, offers more than 20 miles of&nbsp;<a href="https://visitjax-2022.s3.amazonaws.com/images/HannaPark_TrailsMap_8-6-13.pdf?v=1664813879" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">biking and hiking trails</a>&nbsp;ranging in difficulty, it has an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/outdoors/parks/hanna-park/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">area dedicated to camping</a>, a lake for fishing and paddle boarding, access for kayaking and miles of white sand beaches. Hanna Park is also home to one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/outdoors/water-sports/soulofsurf/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">best surfing spots in Jacksonville</a>.

Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

Located on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/directory/fort-george-island-cultural-state-park/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fort George Island</a>&nbsp;marsh side, Kingsley Plantation plays a large role in Florida’s complicated history. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/blog/national-park-itinerary-a-day-at-kingsley-plantation/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1814 plantation house and its surrounding structures</a>, all preserved by the National Park Service, shed light on a different era in the South. Make time to explore the unique tabby houses, built and inhabited by the Plantation’s slaves. You can take a self-guided audio tour or book a tour with a park ranger.

Kingsley Plantation

Friendship Fountain is located in St. Johns River Park (a/k/a Friendship Park), on the south bank of the river, just west of Main Street. When the park opened in 1965, the Fountain of Friendship (named at the suggestion of a Rotary Club member because one of the Club’s cardinal principles is friendship) was the world’s largest and tallest fountain, capable of spraying 17,000 gallons of water a minute to a height of 120 feet. Accentuated by colored lights at night, it soon became a popular tourist destination and local recreation site. This area allows for great views and photo spots of the Jacksonville skyline. Many monthly events also take place at the fountain each month. The downtown Riverwalk is a network of multi-use trails and open space developments along both the north and south banks of the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida. The roughly 2-mile Downtown&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/directory/northbank-riverwalk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Northbank</a>&nbsp;portion travels from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/directory/hyatt-regency-jacksonville-riverfront/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hyatt Regency Jacksonville</a>&nbsp;into the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/neighborhoods/brooklyn/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Brooklyn district</a>. The 1.25-mile&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/directory/southbank-riverwalk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Southbank</a>&nbsp;portion connects local landmarks such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/directory/friendship-fountain/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Friendship Fountain</a>&nbsp;and Riverplace Tower. All along the riverwalks on both banks are spectacular views of the St. Johns River.

Friendship Fountain

With over 1.2 million square feet of open-air&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/shopping/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">shopping</a>&nbsp;and 175+ retailers and 20+&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/food-drink/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">restaurants</a>, the St. Johns Town Center is Jacksonville’s shopping mecca. There’s everything from Target to Tiffany &amp; Co. and something for everyone – whether you’re a savvy saver or a luxury lover. There are also&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/where-to-stay/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">five hotels</a>&nbsp;inside the St. Johns Town Center, so you can shop till you drop.

St. Johns Town Center

Wetlands, marshes, bike paths and secret beaches, that’s the magic you’ll find at Big Talbot. Blackrock Beach and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/directory/boneyard-beach-at-big-talbot-island-state-park/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Boneyard Beach</a>&nbsp;are the highlights, be sure to enjoy a guided&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/outdoors/water-sports/kayaking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kayak</a>&nbsp;tour or go for a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/outdoors/hiking/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hike</a>.

Big Talbot Island State Park

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Florida Theatre is one of only four remaining high-style movie palaces built in the state in the 1920’s. It now hosts more than 200 annual events, everything from ballet and opera to contemporary pop, jazz, rock, country and blues concerts, this is a cultural and entertainment center in the middle of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/neighborhoods/downtown/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Downtown Jacksonville</a>.

Florida Theatre, Inc.

Enjoy a five-mile stretch of pristine shoreline amid a maritime forest. Little Talbot Island is home to dozens of native wildlife species.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/outdoors/fishing/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fishing enthusiasts</a>&nbsp;are likely to catch flounder, sheepshead, and more. Bring your binoculars for a chance to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/outdoors/animal-attractions/birding/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">view birds of prey&nbsp;</a>perched in the treetops or comb the shore for glistening seashells.

Little Talbot Island

With more than 1,000 pieces in its permanent collection,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/directory/museum-of-contemporary-art-jacksonville-family-kid-friendly/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MOCA</a>&nbsp;encompasses one of the largest collections of modern and contemporary art in the Southeast. View paintings, installations, prints, sculpture, and photography by some of the biggest names in the visual arts.

MOCA (Museum Of Contemporary Art), Jacksonville

Step aboard the USS Orleck, a restored Gearing‑class destroyer docked at Pier 1 along Jacksonville’s Northbank, and discover one of the most decorated ships in U.S. naval history. Visit this naval museum to learn more about the history of the ship.

USS Orleck Naval Museum

Located where Atlantic and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/beaches-water/neptune-beach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Neptune Beach</a>&nbsp;meet, this quaint and relaxing shopping and dining hub offers some of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/shopping/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">best shopping</a>&nbsp;and dining in Jacksonville. Stroll through one-of-a-kind shops, beachy stores, art galleries and delicious dining options just feet from the ocean.

Beaches Town Center

Located in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/neighborhoods/arlington/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">historic Arlington neighborhood</a>, the Arboretum is by far one of the<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/directory/jacksonville-arboretum-gardens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;best hidden spots</a>&nbsp;in Jacksonville. Great&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/blog/the-nine-most-beautiful-hikes-in-jacksonville-fl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hiking trails</a>, different ecosystems, wildlife, streams, and a beautiful and peaceful pond covered in lilies. The arboretum is pet friendly and a great outdoor spot for a family hike.

Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

It's an oceanfront park and beach - all in one! What's special is that it's the only beach you can drive your car on in the Jacksonville area. Huguenot Memorial Park is a great place to head for a day of beach activity, birdwatching, kite surfing and so much more. Located on Ft. George Island on the Northside of the city, it's easily accessible by the Mayport Ferry or Heckscher Drive. They also have onsite&nbsp;<a href="https://www.visitjacksonville.com/things-to-do/outdoors/camping/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">camping</a>.

Huguenot Memorial Park

A visit to Adventure Landing and the adjoining Shipwreck Island Waterpark offers a full day (or more) of thrills and relaxation for families, young children and teens alike. Enjoy activities such as mini‑golf, laser tag arenas, go‑kart racing and an extensive arcade.

Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach

The Alhambra Theatre &amp; Dining, located on Beach Boulevard, is the nation’s longest-running professional dinner theatre and was voted #1 Dinner Theatre in the U.S. by USA Today in 2025. Since 1967, it has offered Broadway-style performances paired with chef-crafted, themed dinners in an intimate setting, making it a top choice for a memorable night out in Jacksonville.

Alhambra Theatre & Dining

Sally Dark Rides, based in Downtown Jacksonville, designs and builds world-class animatronic attractions and interactive dark rides for theme parks and museums around the globe. Known for bringing characters like Scooby-Doo and Sesame Street to life, the company offers behind-the-scenes tours of its creative facility, giving visitors a unique look at how these immersive experiences are made. Tours must be booked in advance by calling 904-355-7100 or emailing reception@sallydarkrides.com.

Sally Dark Rides

Jessie Ball duPont Park in Jacksonville’s Southbank is home to Jacksonville's oldest resident, Treaty Oak. Named in the 1930s by a reporter’s fictional tale of peace treaties signed beneath its branches, the tree was preserved thanks to efforts by local groups and philanthropist Jessie duPont, whose foundation donated the land in 1964. The park was named in her honor in 1971, and preservation efforts continue today to protect this beloved landmark.

Treaty Oak

Things to Do

Registry

Dress Code

The wedding attire is semi-formal.

Newman / Hull family members will stay at the Hilton Garden Inn in Orange Park.

Deborah & Robert

Deborah & Robert

Dress Code

Dress Code coming soon!