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Woman-owned

9 years in business

We speak English

20 team members

Lightner Museum is a historic wedding venue set in St. Augustine, Florida. The architectural landmark was built in 1888 by railroad tycoon Henry Flagler as a hotel and casino and once held the world's largest indoor swimming pool. For the past 130 years, this venue has been the center for extravagant celebrations in the St. Augustine area. If you are looking for a setting with historical significance and a romantic ambiance, this storied property is a perfect fit.

Facilities and Capacity

Art, culture, and romance emanate through this historic wedding venue. The Historic Pool features magnificent high ceilings, grand staircases, and multiple levels for entertaining on your wedding day. The Grand Lobby is perfect for your cocktail hour, and features sparkling chandeliers, historic art pieces, and mosaic tile floors. These unique spaces can accommodate events for 40 to 225 guests. This makes the Lightner Museum not only one of the most elegant St Augustine wedding venues, but one of the most versatile as well.

Services & Packages Offered

Do you want to customize every element of your wedding day, or do you prefer an all-inclusive package? The Lightner Museum has two different package options to meet your needs. The Custom Package is available for weddings with 40-225 guests on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. This package includes venue rental and all of your venue necessities, allows you to choose a caterer and coordinator from a preferred list, and then choose the other vendors that best suit your needs and budget. The all-inclusive Intimate Wedding Package is available for 40-100 guests on Fridays and Sundays. This package includes venue rental, open bar, catering, day-of coordination, a wedding cake, DJ, upgraded rentals and amenities, and staffing. The venue team can help you determine which package is best suited for your wedding.

Pricing information

Starting at $14,500
Couples usually spend $16,000
Reception
$12,000 starting price
Ceremony
$2,500 starting price
Bar service
$45 per person
These prices are available for the months of September through May.

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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?

$12,000

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

$11,000

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?

$2,500

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

$2,500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$45

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

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

40

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Historic Building
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
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Reviews of The Lightner Museum

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4.9 out of 5 rating
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
4.9 out of 5 rating
103 reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
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The Lightner Museum in St. Augustine receives glowing reviews from couples who had their weddings there. The venue is described as stunning, unique, and filled with historical charm, offering picturesque settings for both ceremonies and receptions. The events team, including staff members like Katie, Brandy, and Gianina, is highly praised for their professionalism, organization, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Guests appreciate the seamless execution, beautiful aesthetics, and personalized service provided by the venue, making it a top choice for a fairytale wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Lightner Museum in St. Augustine receives glowing reviews from couples who had their weddings there. The venue is described as stunning, unique, and filled with historical charm, offering picturesque settings for both ceremonies and receptions. The events team, including staff members like Katie, Brandy, and Gianina, is highly praised for their professionalism, organization, and helpfulness throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Guests appreciate the seamless execution, beautiful aesthetics, and personalized service provided by the venue, making it a top choice for a fairytale wedding experience.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 103 reviews
Google
4.6/5 4595 reviews
Mckenna Wheeler
Mckenna Sent on 02/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding and team

The venue itself is absolutely stunning. The team did a wonderful job making sure my sites were set up to perfection. I worked with Ryleigh and from the beginning it was such a smooth sailing process. She is so amazing. We will be visiting soon !
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Taylor Sent on 12/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Dream Wedding!

If you are considering The Lightner for your wedding, this is your sign to lock them in immediately! My husband and I fell in love with this special venue from the minute we laid eyes on it on wedding wire. It is so uniquely beautiful we had to see it in person.

We had very high hopes for this venue and team at the Lightner exceeded our wildest dreams. Not only is the museum stunning, but Katie and Brandy were true lifesavers. Our original wedding date was 10/11/24, the same weekend Hurricane Milton was due to hit Florida. We made the impossible decision to reschedule only days before and it would not have happened without the Lightner Team. Before I even got into town (driving from Tampa in a car filled with wedding goodies and my dog), Brandy and my planners had 90% of my vendors rescheduled for the new date.

They were so incredibly hands on working with our incredible coordinators at Coastal Celebrations (shout out to Lucy and her team) that everything went off without a hitch. They truly had everything outlined from start to finish and made sure it came together seamlessly. Katie was our main coordinator at the Lightner and was pleasure to work with from day one. We had so much fun a tour bar tasting!

I could gush on and on about this incredible place, but this really is your sign to get married at the Lightner. All of our friends and family who made it could not stop talking about the wedding of the year! 1000000/10 once in a lifetime wedding.
Alexa
Alexa Sent on 09/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Venue

If anyone is considering having their wedding at the Lightner Museum, go for it! You won’t regret it. The venue is absolutely beautiful, right in the center of Downtown St. Augustine. The Lightner team is super helpful, as are the vendors they choose. Everyone worked on creating our dream wedding day, and it turned out perfect. Thank you, Gianina and the rest of the Lightner team!
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The Lightner Museum frequently asked questions

The Lightner Museum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Lightner Museum includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by The Lightner Museum for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
The Lightner Museum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Lightner Museum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Lightner Museum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Lightner Museum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Lightner Museum is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.

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