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Casa Marina Hotel

Up to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Scarlett
Christina
Spartacus
Jacqueline
Carolinewhite

Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

Casa Marina Hotel is a historic wedding venue located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. This iconic Mediterranean-style hotel combines classic glamour with natural beauty to create a breathtaking setting. Originally built in 1925 during the heyday of Florida’s beach boom, this landmark is now on the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Over its nearly 100 years it has been a destination for moguls and movie stars, a military barracks during WWII, and a private residence. Now fully restored with 23 individually-decorated private suites, this boutique boasts a European ambiance and old-world charm. With a Spanish-style white stucco façade, beachfront access, and excellent service, the venue is a dreamy and romantic spot for your celebration of love.

Facilities and Capacity
Weddings at Casa Marina Hotel can be held in the dining hall or on the beachfront terrace. A brick staircase flanked by swaying palm trees and vintage lanterns leads down to this spacious patio. At the end of the courtyard is a covered pavilion with a terracotta roof, under which you can exchange vows or set up a band. The terrace can be configured with chairs for the ceremony or tables for the cocktail hour and reception. You and your loved ones can dine and dance in this atmospheric space, above which twinkle draping bistro lights and the stars. Inside, the banquet hall features tiled floors, hardwood ceilings, elaborate chandeliers, an ornate mirror, and other antique accents. The white sand beach in front of the property can also be utilized for taking photographs with your partner and wedding party. In addition, a rooftop patio provides unparalleled views of the Florida coastline and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean.

Services Offered
Casa Marin Hotel offers comprehensive packages that include tables and chairs, décor, lighting, audio equipment, and event planning. The experienced staff will take care of all your wedding details so that you can relax and enjoy the festivities. Exquisite cuisine and all-inclusive bar services are provided by the venue, and the chefs will consult with you to tailor everything to your tastes. Overnight accommodations are readily available and come equipped with hardwood floors, mini fridges, Keurigs, steamers, and WiFi. Each of these rooms is furnished to evoke different eras of the hotel’s storied past. The most luxurious is the Parlor King Suite and features a bedroom and living area, a king bed, two TVs, and stunning ocean views.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 21 years in business

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Weddings at this venue

Erin & Daniel's wedding
Erin & Daniel
35 photos
Austin & Ashley's wedding
Austin & Ashley
22 photos
Anne Marie & Spencer's wedding
Anne Marie & Spencer
47 photos

FAQ

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?

$3,000

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

$1,000

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?

$3,000

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?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
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?

$25

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

Describe your venue:

Beach
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Decor
Drapery
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

February
March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
July
August

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Reviews of Casa Marina Hotel

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Casa Marina is a vintage and intimate wedding venue located right off the beach that garnered high praise from reviewers. The event coordinator, Virginia, received rave reviews for her professionalism, friendliness, and ability to make the day run smoothly. Guests were impressed with the efficient staff, delicious food, and the charming setting of the building. The venue's convenient location near hotels, restaurants, and bars was also a plus for out-of-town guests. Overall, Casa Marina offered a seamless and memorable wedding experience for couples, but it is recommended to hire a month-of coordinator to ensure a smooth wedding day.

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Casa Marina is a vintage and intimate wedding venue located right off the beach that garnered high praise from reviewers. The event coordinator, Virginia, received rave reviews for her professionalism, friendliness, and ability to make the day run smoothly. Guests were impressed with the efficient staff, delicious food, and the charming setting of the building. The venue's convenient location near hotels, restaurants, and bars was also a plus for out-of-town guests. Overall, Casa Marina offered a seamless and memorable wedding experience for couples, but it is recommended to hire a month-of coordinator to ensure a smooth wedding day.

Weddingwire
4.8/5 91 reviews
Google
4.2/5 2043 reviews
Scarlett
Scarlett Sent on 01/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding vendor

Casa Marina was exactly the place we envisioned getting married. Virginia was such a pleasure to work with throughout the process. She was always professional, friendly, and easygoing. She was a calming presence and made it easy to communicate with her. She even accommodated a quirky but fun request we had. Our wedding was so beautiful and she was a big part of it. Highly recommend getting married at this venue if you are looking for a vintage, intimate venue right off the beach. We could not have imagined getting married anywhere else.

One tip: I do recommend also hiring a month of coordinator to ensure your wedding day goes smoothly. I have read and heard of other brides having a lesser experience due to this missing vendor. We do not regret it one bit.
Christina
Christina Sent on 09/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A dream come true

So this is where my parents got married and it held a lot of sentimental value for me and truly meant a great deal to me to get married here as well. Virginia knew what to do and say to make this day the best ever! She was awesome, had the answers to every question, and worked tirelessly to help us navigate things especially since we live in Houston TX. I would get married here a thousand times again and again!
Spartacus
Spartacus Sent on 11/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Beach wedding

We got married in the beginning of July and we were in suits and because it was near the beach it was not hot at all. We got compliments on the food that was served and the Dj was on point (Island Sound). It is a very beautiful place indeed.
Jacqueline
Jacqueline Sent on 09/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent venue

This venue is the best for weddings! The food is top notch and the service is perfect! They made our signature drinks better than I expected! It's a romantic place to hold a wedding
Carolinewhite
Caroline Sent on 10/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue/People/Food

First off let me say that this venue was everything we ever wanted and more. When we first looked at the venue they were setting up for a wedding. They took us around the courtyard and dining room and gave us options for the DJ setup, decorations, tables, etc. They then invited us to come and look at it once they finished setting up. It was perfect! Casey was great she responded to all my emails quickly and answered all my questions. The tasting was at their rooftop lounge that over looks the beach and we were the only ones there. The only complaints I have were that my tables were not correct, they ran out of chicken, and the small things like my glow sticks and memory table, were not set up like I wanted. However that was my fault since I was never clear on that. By the help of my sister and a couple of the employees they were able to pull it off before cocktail hour started. The night was incredible. Everyone from the bartenders and servers made sure everyone had want they needed/wanted. They made sure our glasses were full and we got enough food. Everyone was so incredibly nice and helpful. Our wedding took place in the middle of the COVID outbreak. Casey was flexible on everything. She knew that people would drop out last minute and made sure they followed all CDC guidelines. They set up the courtyard like they were having a ceremony and played our ceremony on a big screen, because we were limited to the amount of guest at the church. I cannot say enough good things about this place. My guests loved the venue and location. It was truly magical.
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 08/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded All Expectations!

We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Casa Marina during and leading up to our recent wedding. We held our reception at CM and the space looked stunning, the food was phenomenal and the service was outstanding. We have received an overwhelming number of compliments on the venue, food and service at CM from the guests at our wedding. Their wedding coordinator is amazing! She took the time to understand what was important to us and our details and exceeded expectations in executing our vision. She was very professional and extremely responsive. We got married on June 6th, in the middle of the pandemic, and her flexibility and responsiveness were very much appreciated as we were dealing with various possible scenarios. She even proactively offered suggestions to make the most of the various scenarios we were working through. The entire staff were very easy and enjoyable to work with throughout the wedding day. They exceeded our expectations and we look forward to other opportunities to work with them!
Note to brides: If you choose CM, please gain an understanding of all of the services their wedding coordinator and her team provides. I would not have hired a day or wedding coordinator (and saved money) had I understood the extent of their services.
K
Kayla Sent on 03/03/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

This venue is amazing. It was perfect for our wedding. Personal but enough space to have so much fun! Casey is amazing and made everything SO easy!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 02/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful!

Beautiful venue. Staff treats you like rockstars and acts as your personal waitstaff the while time. We're very responsive in the planning process too. You will also get strawberries and champagne in your room. Our guests did not stay at this hotel, however I did and we had alot of noise keep us up all night from the street and other rooms. If you plan to have cake cut and served please assign a person to coordinate it, as I have heard problems with cake being left in kitchen and never served to guests
A
Anna Sent on 12/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Casa marina

Casa is such a calming and a beautiful place to get married. The rooms are old school but it is beautiful in the upstairs and downstairs bar is amazing. Recommended for any bride.
C
Courtney Sent on 11/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue!

At first we thought Casa Marina was on our B list of venues. We live right down the road and we see hundreds of weddings there when we grab a drink at the rooftop. We are very shy and were scared of everyone looking down on our wedding. Wow were we wrong! Never once did we feel any awkwardness during the ceremony. Casey and the staff did an amazing job to make sure everyone at the rooftop bar was respectful.

We are so glad we chose Casa Marina! After all it was our first date and now holds an even more special place in our heart. It is an indescribable feeling to be able to go back to your wedding venue whenever you want.

The venue is beautiful and exactly what we envisioned. Outdoors, not too formal, and includes linens, tables, chairs, food and bar services. Everything was reasonably priced and best of all the venue needs minimal decor. The dining room with its wood detail and ecstatic; how could you not fall in love?

Not many venues provide you with a point of contact like Casey. She is amazing, very knowledgeable and super easy to relate to. She went above and beyond to work with myself and my wedding planner. She never once made me feel like I was bothering her even when I asked a million questions. She provided so much guidance with the menu, bar service, layout, anything and everything. The day of the wedding was more than I ever dreamed. Her and her staff treated us like royalty, even the servers during dinner. Everyone is still raving about the food and drinks! After the ceremony Casey turned us over to Sterling who I have heard so many great things about, which all is true! He made sure we had food, never an empty glass and went above any exception to make sure we were enjoying our time.

I am million times positive we picked the best venue!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
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Ann Eastwick, Wedding Officiant Ann Eastwick, Wedding Officiant Wedding Officiants

One of my favorite venues. I have loved Casa Marina and the charm its historic look and feel for many years and always enjoy working with Rebecca and Sterling and the staff there. As a beach venue, it is hard to top!

KiKi Creates Photos + Films KiKi Creates Photos + Films Wedding Photographers

Wonderful and thoughtful staff that are a pleasure to work with everytime!

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Casa Marina Hotel frequently asked questions

Casa Marina Hotel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Casa Marina Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Casa Marina Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Casa Marina Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Beach
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
Casa Marina Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Casa Marina Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Casa Marina Hotel 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
  • Wifi
Casa Marina Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
Casa Marina Hotel is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in flexibility.
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