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Summer House is a wedding venue located in Fernandina Beach, Florida. This luxury rooftop property was repurposed from a 1920s auto shop, providing couples with a one-of-a-kind setting with vintage flair for their special day. Whether you’re a local or planning a destination wedding, you’re sure to appreciate the venue’s central setting and charming views of the Courthouse clock tower.

Facilities and Capacity

The venue’s rooftop space is ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Complete with downtown views, this rooftop can be transformed into the wedding setting you’ve always dreamed of. The rooftop features lavish furnishings, a covered deck, an extended bar, a television, sound systems, and dimmable lighting fixtures. The venue’s downstairs event space can be used for memorable receptions with its 1960s industrial lighting and roomy dance floor. This area is complete with projectors, Apple TV, sound systems, a square waterfall bar, and comfortable furnishings.

Services Offered

Summer House provides exclusive venue space for receptions and other social events. Couples can enjoy holding a range of events here including event showers, engagement parties, elopements, and rehearsal dinners. The venue’s courteous and accommodating team is committed to providing you with high-quality customer service and ensuring that your special day goes as smoothly as possible. The event space includes an elevator, which allows for easy access for catering and guests. The venue includes free parking in the public lot next door in addition to another lot half a block away. Free on-street parking is also available for couples and their guests.

Other Services

Besides special event venue rentals, the Summer House company also provides realty, vacation, and long-term rental services. The company has offices in both Florida and Georgia, and are also happy to assist you with finding the ideal living space you require. Whether it’s for just a few weeks or a more permanent situation, they are on-hand to ensure that all of your needs are met.

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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?

$1,750

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

$1,750

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?

$1,750

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

$1,750

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

Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking

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

5

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Rooftop

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Summer House

Christina
Christina Sent on 03/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Total Class. Outstanding venue.

The team at Summer House are amazing and so is the venue! The venue is outstanding and the team at Summer House were so incredibly helpful. They were with me from the beginning to the very end when the lights went off. They eased all of my nervousness. They just went above and beyond. My son’s engagement party was COLLOSAL and the team at Summer House took such great care that I was able to relax and throughly enjoy the party. The venue has so much room and really has a New York venue kind of vibe. Our guests were amazed but most importantly, my son and his fiancee were thrilled!!!! Thanks so much, Summer House, for giving us an event and experience that was television worthy!!!!
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Wendy Sent on 03/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Venue With a Unique Twist

We were looking for a mid-size wedding (around 100 people) with a flexible venue that would allow us to put our own twist on our wedding day. The Summer House was perfect. It allowed us to set up the perfect balance with both our ceremony and reception. We received quite a few compliments on the unique venue as well as the COVID-friendly setup. The Summer House team was extremely professional and helped us achieve our wedding goals while allowing us to relax and enjoy our big day.
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Sam M. Sent on 12/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue

The venue is perfect! There is ample indoor and outdoor space suitable for any event. Ashley, was extremely helpful and accommodating; she offered suggestions for local vendors and was onsite during the event to assist. The location is equipped with everything needed to wow your quests. The décor is non specific and coordinates well. The possibilities are limitless, definitely worth a look!
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Jill Sent on 10/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Rehearsal dinner

Fun setting on rooftop. Ashley was very professional and helpful. Everyone had a great time.
ERIN
Erin Sent on 05/25/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue Made an Amazing Night!!!

The venue was beautiful and the perfect size for my wedding reception. We set up the food and tables downstairs and then continued the party on the rooftop! The sound system was so good I didn't even need to hire a DJ! Amazing atmosphere, great area - so close to downtown Fernandina. The venue coordinator (Ashley) was so easy to work with and extremely accommodating. I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
T
The G. Sent on 04/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue!!

Had our reception at Summer House. They were very accommodating and the venue is lovely. We had a great night and a good time was had by all. Easy to work with, great communication, made us feel like family.
Deborah
Deborah Sent on 03/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, Clean, Friendly

We rented the roof top for our Rehearsal Dinner for a Saturday night and had the best experience. All of the staff we dealt with at Summer House Realty were professional, friendly, and responsive. Ashley Hogan was our main point of contact and she went out of her way to make sure everything was scheduled and set up as we asked for. We will absolutely be using this venue in the future and 100% recommend for a gathering.
K
Kristy Sent on 06/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Summer House

Summer House was the perfect location for our wedding!! We were so thrilled with how everything turned out and our guests raves about the location!
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Lauren Sent on 04/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thoughtful design, charm and understated elegance come together at Summer House, it was perfect for us!

Do not miss your opportunity to host your next event at the stylish and one of a kind Summer House venue in historic Downtown Fernandina. Vintage Florida meets modern design at the beautifully renovated indoor/outdoor event space. Caring and professional Summer House staff did not overlook one detail in making our party a sensation! Book now!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/09/2020
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding

We had an amazing time celebrating our wedding at Summer house.
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Awards

12
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner

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Summer House frequently asked questions

Summer House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
The space offered by Summer House for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Rooftop
Summer House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Summer House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Summer House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Summer House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Summer House is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in flexibility.
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