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About

Overlooking the waters of the Matanzas River, the Bayfront Marin House is a historic wedding venue on St.Augustine, Florida’s waterfront. Pristinely preserved and boasting spectacular views of its serene natural surroundings, the inn is ideal for couples seeking a venue with character and depth. Supported by expert wedding staff throughout, couples can expect an intimate and relaxed experience on the shores of continental America’s oldest settlement.

Facilities and Capacity

The Bayfront Marin House hosts intimate, elegant weddings for up to 60 people. Brides can customize their event by choosing one of three very different wedding venues: a white, Victorian gazebo, a beach wedding on peaceful Vilano Beach, or a historic Colonial home, surrounded by stone walls and Spanish charm. Regardless of the venue chosen, brides will enjoy an attentive staff, a warm and friendly feel, and a unique and beautiful backdrops. After the ceremony, guests can relax on spacious patios and waterfront decks, before retiring to one of 18 stylish downtown rooms, each unique in décor. Further accommodation is available in the form of 8 deluxe beachside cottages. Each cottage is also unique, and may include panoramic views of the ocean, full kitchens, and even private pools. The range of facilities and services available is extensive and includes:

  • Pet-friendly accommodations in select rooms
  • Furniture rental
  • Classic decor
  • Full catering, light snacks, or drinks only
  • A sound system
  • Complimentary parking for guests staying at the inn

Services Offered

The Bayfront Marin House staff is made up of seasoned wedding professionals offering inclusive packages to suit couples’ needs. They will assist in the setup and cleanup of your event, and include dedicated planners to guide you through every step of the wedding experience. St.Augustine is a city with ample things to do and see. The management is happy to organize activities including schooner tours, horse and carriage rides, and guided history tours.

Cuisine

The Bayfront Marin House can provide food and beverage options for wedding parties. Homemade breakfast is included in their comprehensive wedding packages, with a cornucopia of options for all palates. In-room service for the bridal party--from bagel trays to mimosas to a light lunch--is also available. The property welcomes outside vendors providing bar and catering services.

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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?

$5,000

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

$500

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

No

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

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

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

Champagne Toast

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Beach
Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
May
June
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
July
August
September
October
November

Reviews of Bayfront Marin House Inn

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Andrea Sent on 02/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding!

OMG, I am so glad we acted on my cousin's referral to use Bayfront Marin House for our wedding and honeymoon in August 2020! Getting married during COVID can have its challenges but not on our wedding day! Our wedding coordinator, Marina, made sure everything was PERFECT! From coordinating with all the vendors, decorating the venue and honeymoon suite, taking extra care of my Mom, and all the details! Everything was SO beautiful! We can't stop talking about it! Thank you so much for giving us the Perfect Wedding Day!
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Amy Sent on 01/11/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding and anniversary trip


We married at Bayfront and returned for our one-year anniversary last weekend. The beachfront room is still fantastic, with a stunning view and direct access to a clean, private, shell-filled beach. The room was spotless and perfect for a weekend getaway—plus a friendly neighborhood cat! Our wedding was on the beach and couldn’t have been any easier. All we had to do was show up with our license. The wedding coordinator, Susie, did everything else. Service was responsive, and we loved visiting the nearby historic downtown, Nights of Lights, and Friday night art walk. We’ll be back!
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Grace Sent on 09/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Saturday night stay

The property is lovely! The room was extremely clean. I enjoyed receiving a text letting me know what they were serving for happy hour. They brought it to our room and it was delicious. We enjoyed drinks and a happy hour spread while we were getting dressed and ready for the evening. We ordered breakfast the same way. It was awesome. The entire staff was great. We can't wait to go back.
Nidia
Nidia Sent on 12/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR the amazing experience!!

Sussie and Kyla it was an absolute dream to work with you both on our special day. We appreciate you and all the staff at the Bayfront Marin House for making us feel so special and welcome. We appreciated all the attention to details. Sussie, you were there for me from day one. I highly recommend them for your wedding or family event. I can't say enough good things about them. Thank you all again for making our special day even more magical!! Photos compliments of our photographer Landrum Photography in Tampa.
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Evelynn Sent on 04/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Made our elopement magical in every way

We held our elopement in the gazebo outside the Bayfront Marin. We selected it for the location and the all-inclusive package which made everything so easy. We worked with Susie Hammontree who was amazing in every way. She was responsive and professional. She helped us set up the gazebo the morning of and made the decorations look wonderful. She also helped me get my dress all buttoned up and was like my own personal hype woman. She recommended and arranged for our officiant, Rae Hughes. Rae exceeded all our expectations and crafted a ceremony that was perfect for us. As a bnb, the Bayfront Marin is a wonderful place to stay. We stayed in the King George suite, which was comfortable, spacious, and beautiful for pre-ceremony photos. I would do it all again in a heartbeat.
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Kim K. Sent on 01/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

Marina and the Bayfront Marin House was absolutely amazing!!! We wanted a simple yet meaningful ceremony and my gift certainly isn’t planning. Marina was so responsive, took care of every detail and took the initiative to keep me in the loop and make sure everything was taken care of. I loved our whole experience so much and could not recommend Marina and the Bayfront Marin Inn enough for a destination wedding!!!
Sandi
Sandi Sent on 01/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Beautiful

We stayed at this Inn and had our ceremony right outside the room we were staying in. Marina was so helpful with everything that I needed. She answered all of my questions throughout the whole process and made sure I was comfortable with everything. The room was lovely and so are the grounds. Everyone is so nice and considerate there. Marina helps take care of everything from the flowers to the cake to the officiant and everything in between. It is literally a “One Stop Shop” when it comes to their wedding packages there. We wanted something small and quaint and that is exactly what we got. And the area is amazing for pictures, both on the grounds as well as across the street by the Bay. Rae was our Officiant for the ceremony and she was absolutely lovely to work with. She took care of my flowers as well and went above and beyond with them! We loved every moment there!
J
Jessica Sent on 12/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Getaway

My husband and I decided with COVID it wasn't safe to have a normal wedding as we originally planned and decided to elope instead with just the two of us. We trusted the Marin House with every detail, all we did was answer a few questions and get dressed. They took care of everything and our ceremony was nothing but perfect. We ended up staying two nights in the Josephine Wedding Suite and enjoyed the view and the care we received from the staff. I can't thank everyone enough for such a beautiful experience.
Maris
Maris Sent on 12/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great weekend!

We stayed 2 nights and had our wedding there. It was a great experience! Everything turned out great.
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 12/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect elopement!

We did the elopement package here and it exceeded our expectations! They really made our elopement (no guests) feel really special. We got married in the courtyard of the Sanchez House which was beautiful and also very private. Marina was easy to communicate with and very helpful. I highly recommend using the discount in-house florist, Rae. I cannot believe how she went above and beyond my vision; the florals were absolutely amazing. Rae was also my officiant and performed a lovely ceremony. The cake was delicious (we chose white cake with chocolate mousse filling). Marina packed up the cake at the end of the ceremony and put the decorative flowers in our room which allowed us to best use our time with our photographer. It really was a perfect experience and we couldn't be happier. (Photos by Karmathartic)
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Awards

36
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Bayfront Marin House Inn frequently asked questions

Bayfront Marin House Inn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Bayfront Marin House Inn includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Bayfront Marin House Inn includes:
  • Champagne Toast
The space offered by Bayfront Marin House Inn for wedding events is known for:
  • Beach
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Waterfront
Bayfront Marin House Inn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Bayfront Marin House Inn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Bayfront Marin House Inn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Bayfront Marin House Inn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
Bayfront Marin House Inn is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.
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