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Reception
$10,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price
Bar service
$45 per person
Reception
$19,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price
Bar service
$45 per person
These prices are available for the months of September through May. These prices are available for the months of June through August.

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Lightner Museum is a historic wedding venue set in St. Augustine, Florida. The architectural landmark was built in 1888 by railroad tycoon Henry Flagler as a hotel and casino and once held the world's largest indoor swimming pool. For the past 130 years, this venue has been the center for extravagant celebrations in the St. Augustine area. If you are looking for a setting with historical significance and a romantic ambiance, this storied property is a perfect fit.

Facilities and Capacity

Art, culture, and romance emanate through this historic wedding venue. The Historic Pool features magnificent high ceilings, grand staircases, and multiple levels for entertaining on your wedding day. The Grand Lobby is perfect for your cocktail hour, and features sparkling chandeliers, historic art pieces, and mosaic tile floors. These unique spaces can accommodate events for 40 to 225 guests. This makes the Lightner Museum not only one of the most elegant St Augustine wedding venues, but one of the most versatile as well.

Services & Packages Offered

Do you want to customize every element of your wedding day, or do you prefer an all-inclusive package? The Lightner Museum has two different package options to meet your needs. The Custom Package is available for weddings with 40-225 guests on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. This package includes venue rental and all of your venue necessities, allows you to choose a caterer and coordinator from a preferred list, and then choose the other vendors that best suit your needs and budget. The all-inclusive Intimate Wedding Package is available for 40-100 guests on Fridays and Sundays. This package includes venue rental, open bar, catering, day-of coordination, a wedding cake, DJ, upgraded rentals and amenities, and staffing. The venue team can help you determine which package is best suited for your wedding.

  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$10,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$19,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$45

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

40

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
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Reviews of The Lightner Museum

4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
95 Reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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The Lightner Museum is highly recommended as a wedding venue by numerous reviewers. The venue is described as stunningly beautiful, unique, and filled with history and charm. The events team, including Carli, Gianina, Katie, and Bailey, received praise for their responsiveness, professionalism, and attentiveness. Reviewers appreciated the helpfulness of the staff in making their wedding dreams come true, and guests were impressed with the flawless execution of the events. The venue's picturesque views and convenient location near popular attractions were also mentioned as highlights. Overall, The Lightner Museum is highly recommended for its exceptional staff, beautiful setting, and memorable wedding experiences.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Lightner Museum is highly recommended as a wedding venue by numerous reviewers. The venue is described as stunningly beautiful, unique, and filled with history and charm. The events team, including Carli, Gianina, Katie, and Bailey, received praise for their responsiveness, professionalism, and attentiveness. Reviewers appreciated the helpfulness of the staff in making their wedding dreams come true, and guests were impressed with the flawless execution of the events. The venue's picturesque views and convenient location near popular attractions were also mentioned as highlights. Overall, The Lightner Museum is highly recommended for its exceptional staff, beautiful setting, and memorable wedding experiences.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 95 reviews
Google
4.6/5 4384 reviews
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Logan M. Sent on 04/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Night to Remember

Our wedding at the Lightner Museum in St. Augustine, FL was an absolute dream come true. From the moment we stepped foot in the Lightner, we knew we had chosen the perfect venue for our special day.

The highlight of the venue was undoubtedly the unique indoor pool area, which served as the picturesque setting for our ceremony. The sloped design of the pool ensured that every guest had an unobstructed view. It created a magical ambiance that added an extra layer of romance to the occasion.

The upstairs seating arrangement for dinner was nothing short of spectacular. Not only did it offer breathtaking views of the entire venue, but it also allowed guests to comfortably mingle and converse throughout the evening. When the band started playing, the atmosphere was electric as guests could choose to remain upstairs and still enjoy the festivities below. It truly enhanced the sense of togetherness and celebration. The acoustics of the Lightner were great. You could hear the band perfectly.

One of the highlights of the evening was the cocktail hour, which was hosted in a charming location within the museum. Guests had the opportunity to explore the exhibits as they made their way back to the dinner area—a delightful touch that was thoroughly enjoyed by many.

Overall, we cannot recommend the Lightner Museum enough as a wedding venue. The combination of its stunning architecture, versatile spaces, and impeccable service made our special day truly unforgettable. Our photographers were able to take advantage of all of the picture worthy places both inside and outside of the Lightner. If you're looking for a venue that exudes elegance and charm, look no further than the Lightner Museum. You won't be disappointed.
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Andrea M. Sent on 11/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful and unique venue!

The Lightner Museum is the most unique and beautiful venue I have ever seen. We instantly knew it was the one when we toured it. Gianina and her team at The Lightner made our special day so memorable and completely flawless. I could not imagine a better day/night or experience! Thank you Gianina and The Lightner Museum for making our special day so memorable and special!
Francesca
Francesca R. Sent on 02/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking

This venue is absolutely amazing and breath taking! I would def love to rewind time if I could haha. I would recommend this venue to everyone I know.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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The Lightner Museum frequently asked questions

The Lightner Museum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Lightner Museum includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Lightner Museum for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
The Lightner Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Lightner Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Lightner Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Lightner Museum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Lightner Museum is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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