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One of the most unique wedding venues in Florida, the Lightner Museum offers versatile event spaces that can be tailored to match your unique vision, whether you’re looking for an intimate reception for 40 guests or a lavish celebration for up to 225 attendees.

An iconic landmark in downtown St. Augustine, the Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel, a grand Gilded Age resort. Once renowned as the world’s largest indoor swimming pool, the venue has transformed into a magnificent space for ceremonies and receptions.

Capture stunning portraits around the lush outdoor spaces–some of the most coveted locations for wedding photos in all of St. Augustine. After exchanging your vows, treat your guests to cocktail hour in the exquisite Grand Lobby or on the sunny Outdoor Terrace. We also offer two private suites where you can relax and prepare before the big day.

Visit this historic venue in person to meet with a member of our team and discuss your wedding vision. We also offer virtual tours for couples planning destination weddings.

Historic Pool

With its majestic three-story ceiling and twin grand staircases, the Historic Pool creates an immersive experience for events. Host a romantic wedding ceremony on the lower level, inside what was once the world’s largest indoor swimming pool. While your guests enjoy cocktail hour in one of our other stunning locations, your vendor team transforms the Pool into the reception location of your dreams.

Ideal For:

Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Receptions

Guest Capacity:

Seated Ceremony – 225* (Depending on event setup)
Seated Banquet – 100
Cocktails & Dancing – 225

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Mezzanine

The level above the Historic Pool provides the perfect space for dinner service. Guests are able to view the venue from a completely different perspective throughout the evening—without ever being too far from the action on the dance floor!

Ideal For:

Reception Dinner

Guest Capacity:

Seated Banquet – 225

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Outdoor Terrace & Gardens

Located just off of the Mezzanine is the spacious Outdoor Terrace. With a backdrop of the building’s grand architecture, the Terrace is the perfect location for cocktail hour, outdoor wedding ceremonies, and grand exits. Located below the Terrace is the immaculately manicured private garden. Couples have exclusive access to this lush space for wedding portraits.

Ideal For:

Cocktail Hour, Wedding Ceremonies, Portraits, Grand Exits

Guest Capacity:

Cocktail Style – 150
Seated Ceremony – 100
Grand Exit – 225

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Grand Lobby

With sparkling crystal chandeliers, intricate mosaic tile flooring, and eight majestic arched windows, the Grand Lobby is a showstopping event space. Perfect for cocktail hour or an intimate ceremony, the Grand Lobby looks out onto three exquisite private courtyards.

*If you are hosting your wedding ceremony off-site, or if select the Intimate Wedding Package, the Grand Lobby can be added on as your cocktail hour for an additional fee.

Ideal For:

Cocktail Hour, Intimate Ceremonies

Guest Capacity:

Cocktail Style – 225
Seated Ceremony – 100

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Private Suites

Access to our two elegantly appointed private suites, the Maria Jefferson Lounge and Otto Lightner Lounge, is included for all weddings at the Lightner. The suites are the perfect locations to do final preparations before you say “I do.” Challenge your crew to a game of darts or foosball, or kick back, relax, and watch a game on the big screen TV. Or do all of those last-minute hair and makeup touch-ups, slip on those gorgeous gowns, and sip on champagne.

Ideal For:

Pre-wedding Preparations & Relaxation

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Customize how you use the venue spaces for

Your Wedding Day

Below are a few options for how you may want to use the venue spaces for your wedding day. The Lightner Museum team can help you determine the best flow of your event based on your vision and guest count.

01
Choose Your

Wedding Ceremony Location

Historic Pool

Our most popular option for weddings of 40-225 guests

Outdoor Terrace

A great option for outdoor weddings with 40-100 guests

Grand Lobby

A lovely indoor alternative for intimate ceremonies with 100 guests or less

Off-Site Ceremony

Host an off-site ceremony and utilize the Lightner Museum for your reception.

Ceremony Spaces
02
Choose Your

Cocktail Hour Location

Grand Lobby

Our most popular option for weddings of 40-225 guests when hosting your ceremony in the Pool or off-site.

Outdoor Terrace & Mezzanine

A lovely option for outdoor cocktail hours for 40-150 guests when hosting your ceremony in the Pool, Lobby, or off-site.

Cocktail Hour Spaces
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Choose Your

Reception Locations

Dinner

Mezzanine

Our most popular option for weddings of 40-225 guests

Historic Pool

With under 100 guests, you can host dinner on the first floor of the Historic Pool.

Dancing

Historic Pool

Get ready for the best party of your life! The Historic Pool can accommodate 40-225 guests for dancing.

Reception Spaces

Floor Plans

View our venue floor plans below. During the planning process, your dedicated event manager from the Lightner Museum events team will work closely with you and your wedding coordinator to design an event floor plan to accommodate your guest count and bring your vision to life.

Historic Pool, Mezzanine & Outdoor Terrace
Grand Lobby &
Courtyards

What's Next?

Tour the venue in person or book a guided virtual tour!

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Find your perfect wedding package

Wedding Packages

Let's Get This Party Started!

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75 King Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Email us

info@lightnerweddings.com

Call us

(904) 217-0077

lightner museum courtyard ceremonies, elopements & photography permits

Lightner Museum Weddings & Events handles all events inside the museum. We DO NOT manage photography permits, elopements, or wedding ceremonies in the Lightner Museum central courtyard. For more information, please contact The Wedding Authority.

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  • Lightner Museum Weddings & Events does not manage events in the courtyard, offer ceremony only, or elopements. Please contact The Wedding Authority.
904-217-0077   |   info@lightnerweddings.com