The Carriage House is our beautiful barn venue including an enchanting garden and southern farmhouse porch. This 2000 square foot, climate-controlled barn displays a cozy and romantic setting. Opening the large barn doors reveals exposed beams, farmhouse tables, stringed market lights and a carriage-wheel chandelier. We love the barn’s ability to perfectly transform itself for a rustic celebration or an elegant, more formal affair at an affordable price in a destiniation-wedding town!
The Carriage House is in a prime location for downtown St. Augustine- close enough for after-party affairs but far enough to have our own convenient parking lot (rarity in St. Augustine).
We also have a huge bridal suite complete with a make-up station, high dress hooks and plenty of lounge seating.
This venue has gone through extreme renovations and until 2018 and was previously known as “The Pioneer Barn at Fort Menendez.” Our street-front building, "The Gate House", now includes climate controlled bathrooms, a caterers' kitchen, inventory showroom and a "rainy-day" ceremony space.
Menu/Food: We do not provide food services however you are welcome to have any licensed caterer provide those services for your event! This makes the events more unique with personalized food selections. We have a preferred vendor list to help you with this.
Services/Facilities:
Huge Shabby-Chic Bridal Suite
Seperate ceremony, cocktail hour and reception spaces for a great wedding flow
Barn-Front or Garden Ceremony spots to choose from
Large Indoor and Outdoor Bars with bar-back shelving
Caterers' Workspace (including a double-bowl deep sink, Counterspace, Refrigerator/Freezer and Large Ice Chest)
Multiple Stall Restrooms + Large Handicap Restroom
My wife and I just got married at the Carriage House on April 27th and honestly, Erin, with House Of Assembly Events, was able to take our dreams and make it reality for our special day! Erin teamed up with Amanda, of Simply Weddings By Amanda, and Sarah, of Sarah Annay Photography was honestly a dream team!! If you are looking for something breathtaking and truly beautiful for your special day and don’t trust just anyone to do it, you have my word that they are the best.
The Carriage House was a perfect venue. Want an inside wedding? They have an amazing rustic barn. Want an outside wedding? You have your choice of a few different spots. Want a combo? (Honestly, who wouldn’t? Highly recommend!) They have that option too!
Don’t believe me? Look at these amazing photos from my own wedding and tell me who wouldn’t think this was stunning? And, the best part is, the entire reception area was a complete surprise to the brides until after the ceremony...and it was phenomenal! Do you know another vendor you would trust that much?
If you are just starting to look or think you found the venue for you, please don’t say the final yes until you’ve seen what the House of Assembly Events has to offer. They’ll more than likely beat the price of your other choice too for what’s to offer!
Absolutely everyone who attended the wedding said it was the best wedding they had ever been to!
Sent on 05/14/2019
The Carriage House's reply:
We LOVED being such a special part of your wedding day! Thank you so much for completely trusting us! This was such an amazing experience and a perfect example of the incredible work that a good vendor team can do when they are given some freedom to do what they do best! This day was Perfect and oh so enchanting! Congrats Kaitlin and Krysta and Thank Tou for the great review!
Jesse Campbell
· Married on 01/11/2021
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Dream Come True
The Carriage House was an absolute dream come true. My husband and I wanted a small, intimate wedding that had a whimsical feel. Erin made the whole experience so magical and added many little details that truly enhanced our wedding. Working with The Carriage House was such an amazing experience. If you want your wedding to have a beautiful, dreamy vibe, The Carriage House is perfect!
Sent on 01/06/2021
The Carriage House's reply:
Thank you so much Jesse! I really enjoyed working with you and helping make your day sunflowery and special! It was a beautiful wedding! Wishing you both love and happiness!
Mallory Kee
· Married on 01/25/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
The most beautiful venue!
I have too many great things to say about The Carriage House! The venue was absolutely gorgeous! It had a great flow from the ceremony, to the cocktail hour to the reception. Erin and her team made sure our wedding day was absolutely perfect with their responsiveness, organization, and willingness to help however they could! We received so many compliments about our wedding venue from our guests. We could not have asked for a more beautiful venue and a more responsive team!
Sent on 01/28/2020
The Carriage House's reply:
Thanks a million for your kind words Mallory! Your wedding day was perfect and you were a breeze to work with!
Congratulations!
Erin
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?
$ 3500
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$ 3500
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?
$ 1500
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$ 1500
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
130
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
20
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
5
Describe your venue:
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
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
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Lighting / Sound
Outside Vendors
Set Up
What event items are available?
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
China
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
February
March
April
May
October
November
December
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
June
July
August
September
Team of The Carriage House
Erin Murphy
Owner/President
Doubling as the president and event director of House of Assembly Events LLC., I aspire to help every client's unique event vision come to life!
My husband and I married in 2017, with an "enchanted woodlands" wedding theme featuring a barn as the backdrop. Horses are my passion so a barn is one of my favorite places to be! After meeting local vednors for our wedding, my love of wedding planning transformed into wanting to help other couples have a fantastic wedding day as well!
This venue is family owned and operated, making your experience exclusive and personable. I am so excited to see this charming barn help our client's dreams come to life!
Always, Erin Murphy President/Event Director House of Assembly Events, LLC. The Assembly Room & The Carriage House
The Pioneer Barn is such a wonderful place for your special day! It's a uniquely beautiful venue that caterers to that Rustic Florida theme. Joa and all the staff are very accommodating. They will do anything they can to make sure their brides and guests and happy! We always enjoy working weddings at The Pioneer Barn!!
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at The Carriage House?
The Carriage House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables
What are the most important characteristics of The Carriage House in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by The Carriage House for wedding events is known for:
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at The Carriage House for wedding events?
The Carriage House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
What kind of wedding events does The Carriage House offer?
The Carriage House offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does The Carriage House offer for wedding events?
The Carriage House offers the following services for wedding events:
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Lighting / Sound
Outside Vendors
Set Up
What furniture and decorations does The Carriage House have available for wedding events?
The Carriage House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
What percentage of users recommend The Carriage House and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
The Carriage House is recommended by 73% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in value, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in professionalism.
