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Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel

From 10 to 350 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Ashley
Kalie
Perri
Alecia
Emily

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

About This Venue

Steeped in history and styled with modern sophistication, the Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel offers a wedding experience as timeless as the city itself. Nestled in the heart of the nation’s oldest city, this venue captures the charm of St. Augustine’s golden era with elegant architecture, wraparound porches, and a grand gold staircase that sets the stage for breathtaking photos.

Whether exchanging vows in an intimate indoor ceremony or celebrating poolside beneath the stars, couples will find a setting that reflects their story. From romantic ballroom receptions to coastal-inspired soirées by the beach, every wedding at the Renaissance feels effortlessly personal — refined, yet full of heart.

Facilities and Capacity

Designed to host weddings of all sizes, the hotel features versatile event spaces with timeless style and natural light.

  • San Marco Ballroom: Over 4,400 square feet of space for up to 350 guests, featuring soaring ceilings with geometric detail, soft neutral tones, and large windows that flood the room with light.

  • Barcelona Room: Ideal for mid-sized gatherings of up to 175 guests, blending warmth and elegance for an unforgettable dinner and dancing experience.

  • Kirkside Room: A charming space for intimate ceremonies or elopements of up to 25 guests — perfect for those seeking a quiet, meaningful exchange of vows.

Couples can also enjoy luxurious ready rooms for pre-ceremony moments and portraits, while overnight guests take in the hotel’s modern guest rooms and walkable downtown location.

Services and Cuisine

From the first toast to the last dance, the Renaissance St. Augustine team ensures every detail is flawlessly executed. Experienced event professionals help couples bring their vision to life, while Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen — the hotel’s signature restaurant — provides elevated catering that celebrates fresh, coastal flavors with a modern twist.

Guests will savor chef-driven menus, signature cocktails, and personalized service that reflect the spirit of celebration. Whether it’s a formal plated dinner, poolside reception, or intimate brunch send-off, each event is crafted to feel authentic, beautiful, and uniquely St. Augustine.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 5 years in business

  • We speak English

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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?

$10,000

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

$5,000

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?

$3,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
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 Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
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
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
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September

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Renaissance Historic Bayfront St. Augustine is praised as a gorgeous, convenient wedding venue with spacious rooms and an ideal historic location. Staff were professional and helpful, making planning and events run smoothly. Catering, cocktails, and desserts received high marks, and guests enjoyed a seamless weekend experience.

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Renaissance Historic Bayfront St. Augustine is praised as a gorgeous, convenient wedding venue with spacious rooms and an ideal historic location. Staff were professional and helpful, making planning and events run smoothly. Catering, cocktails, and desserts received high marks, and guests enjoyed a seamless weekend experience.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 5 reviews
Google
4.5/5 611 reviews
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 10/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Five Stars All Around

Our wedding at Renaissance was absolutely perfect! From start to finish, everything ran so smoothly thanks to Kyrstin. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and calm presence made the entire planning process stress-free. The venue itself is stunning, the staff was incredible, and our guests are still raving about how beautiful and seamless the night was. We couldn’t have asked for a better place or a better person to guide us through our day!
Kalie
Kalie Sent on 04/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Weekend

We booked the Renaissance Historic Bayfront St. Augustine for our wedding weekend and hosted our welcome event with them! We communicated directly with Kyrstin for everything, including our personal stay, event planning, and guest’s stay/experience and can’t recommend her or this hotel enough! She was so wonderful to work with and made everything so seamless!! Our welcome event was also incredibly beautiful as well and the apps and cocktails were delicious! Our guests loved everything about their experience as well! We will definitely be staying here again!!
Perri
Perri Sent on 01/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful!

The Renaissance was a wonderful hotel for our wedding weekend! The majority of our guests stayed here, including the bride & groom (in the presidential suite). The rooms are nice and spacious and the hotel is gorgeous. The staff went above and beyond for us. Our welcome party was great, our guests really enjoyed the desserts and cocktails! The location is perfect for historic St Augustine, and with all of our guests being from out of town, it was ideal for them!
Alecia
Alecia Sent on 01/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 great experience

The Renaissance hosted our rehearsal dinner & additional catering space for getting ready. Kyrstin and the team were awesome in making sure we had everything we needed both days. The food was excellent - get the short rib!
Emily
Emily Sent on 12/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Rehearsal dinner & welcome party venue

We had our welcome party and rehearsal dinner at the Renaissance. Event manager Kyrstin was amazing throughout the entire planning process. Very professional and informative. She and her team were flexible and did everything possible to make our events run smoothly and to ensure they were up to our expectations. Beautiful space, amazing food! Overall such a great experience.
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Team

Kyrstin Bennett
Kyrstin Bennett
Catering Sales Manager
Meredith Klindtworth
Meredith Klindtworth
General Manager
Bryce Hannon
Bryce Hannon
Director of Food & Beverage
Jeffrey Heckard
Jeffrey Heckard
Director of Sales

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Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel frequently asked questions

Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown 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
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown 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
Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Renaissance St. Augustine Historic Downtown Hotel is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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