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Wedding Destinations in St. Augustine, Florida
St.
Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
81 Lighthouse Avenue
St. Augustine, Florida 32080
Tel: 902-829-0745: Fax: 904-808-1248
Email Rick Cain: stauglh@aug.com
Imagine celebrating your wedding next to a lighthouse dating back
to 1824, when an old Spanish watchtower became Florida’s
first lighthouse. The Spanish constructed the original wooden
watchtower at the end of the 16th century due to the dangerous
waters around St. Augustine. From the watchtower the sentries
were able to spot enemy vessels, and they were also able to guide
ships through the shallow harbor.
Using the front lawn with its natural beauty and beautiful oak
trees you can set up a tent, "et voilà" you have
one of the most unique wedding settings. If you prefer, you can
rent the Anastasia Gallery that has a maximum capacity of 150
people, however, only 80 persons can be comfortably seated for
dinner. What makes the gallery particularly appealing is its outdoor
balcony where you can set up a bar and guests can mingle.
Provided the park is still open to the public during your celebrations,
your guests can try climbing the 219 stairs to the top of the
lighthouse and they can learn about the daily lives of those who
were employed to operate the beacon.
If you decide to opt for this venue, be advised that it is extremely
popular and reservations are very often required one year in advance.
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