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The Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine welcomes your special events - weddings, receptions, anniversaries, corporate receptions and meals and family parties, especially for the important days in your lives.

Groups of 30 to 125 can be accommodated within the historic Peña-Peck House and its garden located in the heart of St. Augustine's historic district. For more than 50 years, The Woman's Exchange has opened the garden and downstairs rooms of the historic Peña-Peck House for these activities.

Our commercial kitchen is inspected regularly by the Florida Department of Health and meets and exceeds all standards. Outside caterer are permitted. If your caterer is not on our preferred list, we welcome them but have requirements that must be met by your caterer. Ask for more details on this. Under the auspices of the city of St. Augustine's liquor-consumption permit, the Exchange allows alcoholic beverages on the site but the bartender(s) must be hired by the contractor for the event.

Events may be scheduled year-round in our garden. A tent and outdoor lighting is strongly recommended for weddings where the garden will host both the ceremony and the reception. There are certain times around holidays when the Exchange may not be available but please call us to see if we can make arrangements to suit your need.

Tables and chairs to seat 125 are included with site fees or you may rent your own.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

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
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner

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

Reviews of The Peña-Peck House - Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine

Sarah
Sarah Sent on 11/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Our dream wedding!

We absolutely fell in love when we saw this place and knew that it was the ONE for our special day! I live in Europe so my mom had to facetime me when she went to look at the venue, and even only seeing it through video did I know that it would be perfect. Chianna was soo lovely through the whole process and really helpful. The landscaping was absolutely gorgeous! I especially love the backdrop behind our arch where we had our ceremony with all the lush plants. And of course the bougainvillea!! Everyone raved about how lovely it was to have cocktail hour under it. We really couldn't believe how smooth and stress-free everything was and if I could I would do it over and over again at the Peña-Peck House! I highly recommend this venue if you want something classic, elegant, easy, and special!
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Eleni Sent on 04/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Outdoor Venue!

We had the best experience working with Chianna! We planned our destination wedding during the pandemic. We didn't have the opportunity to visit Florida during the wedding planning process, but Chianna made everything so easy for us. She was always accessible and answered all of our questions!

Also, the venue is absolutely beautiful during the spring time! There were flowers surrounding the courtyard where we had our ceremony and reception. If you are planning to have your wedding here, we would recommend having a tent. It rained for just a bit during our wedding night, but we were lucky the tent was up!
Jenifer
Jenifer Sent on 11/22/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Courtyard - Lush and Tranquil

Was a great experience working with Chianna coordinating everything at the Pena Peck House! Was perfectly comfortable for 80 seated guests - 95 working the event floor! Beautiful setting in October - flowers in trees, very lush, loved the fountain, overall great set up! Cross your fingers for beautiful weather to have the stars above your head!
(Photography: Brian Miller Weddings)
(Decor/String Lights: St. John's Illuminations)
Sara&L
Sara Sent on 07/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We chose the Pena Peck house for the history of the site, as well as the beauty of the gardens. I will admit we were incredibly worried after the hurricane uprooted most of the gardens, but it turned out to be a secret blessing, the gardens came back even more beautiful with their new landscape designers. Most of our guests had never heard of this location, so even the local guests felt as if they had been invited to something special and unique. I highly recommend you reach out to their preferred vendor lists for lighting, the extra string lights made the space look absolutely magical.

It was everything I dreamed of, and more. On top of that, the staff was so friendly and accommodating. Mary in particular made the day so much easier and less stressful, a woman like that is invaluable honestly. We knew there would be security, but had no idea it would be an actual police officer. It was nice to know that random drinkers from St George street wouldnt be able to wonder in, and the officer was so friendly.

Highly recommend this location if you are interested in a classy and intimate garden party. We were able to use the location for both ceremony and reception, the sentiment we have heard from everyone is that it was the "most beautiful" and "most romantic" wedding they've ever seen.
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Maris Sent on 12/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Pena Peck House was our first pick! We were going to have a small intimate wedding of 50 people or less and when we viewed the property, this was it! Their staff is so incredibly nice, warm, and welcoming! Their garden terrace is absolutely perfect for an outdoor ceremony and reception. Our wedding was 12/12/15, and we got so lucky with the best weather possible! It was insanely perfect! Our family and friends never even knew this gem existed. They were blown awY by everything! It's parallel to St. George Street, so most may think it could get noisey, but definitely the complete opposite. You definitely have tourists, but the staff mandates the gate so no one can come in! The ladies at the house let us come by anytime to explore, and even joined in the festivities at the actual wedding! I've never met such a great group of ladies. If your considering a small, romantic venue for a smaller sized wedding, I highly recommend viewing the Pena Peck House. It's historic, charming and rustic feel is perfect for a St Augustine wedding! My only regret is that the day just flew by too fast and I wanted it to go on forever. I'm so pleased we found this place, and would recommend it in a minute to any bride! Thank you ladies at the Pena Peck House! You're classy, kind, warm, and certainly know how to help organize the absolute best celebration! Also, thank you for recommending Coastal Celebrations! They're re truly the BEST! My day will never be forgotten! Also, the newly renovated bathrooms are top notch!
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Pattie Sent on 12/09/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We found the Pena-Peck after our (initial) first-choice of the White Room Loft didn't have our preferred date available... but you know what they say -- everything happens for a reason! The Pena-Peck's outdoor venue was simply amazing and was the best thing that ever happened to us. The ladies of the Women's Exchange were the most charming, sweet and helpful ladies that even came and enjoyed the festivities with us (we invited them to join in to clarify) and we could see them tapping their toes to our band. YES THEY ALLOW BANDS! Of course, they must adhere to the city noise ordinance which we honestly had a little trouble with, but no one complained and we even had a line at the side entrance of folks who wanted to join our party (I guess they thought it was a bar/public party?) We booked through Lindsay (Coastal Celebrations) and she was fabulous. She worked with out budget and also was the POC for our rentals. We had a rain scare coming up to our day (it ended up being GORGEOUS out though!) but she made sure she helped us not only find a tent, but at an AMAZING price we couldn't beat by calling around for over two weeks. Everything about the House is great - from the staff to the grounds! Everything is so beautiful it hardly needs decoration. We would choose it again in a heartbeat!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 04/28/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We held our April wedding at the Pena Peck House on St George Street. The planning process from start to finish was very smooth, and the venue was well kept in preparation for hosting a beautiful event. Lynne was there the night of our wedding and was pleasant and professional, ensuring our valuables were safely locked up and directing potential wedding crashers out without notice. If you can't picture your wedding there upon visiting, check out some of their pictures and use your imagination. The entire day turned out more beautiful than I imagined, and Pena Peck was just the right venue for us.
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Jessica Sent on 05/16/2013
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I are so exceptionally pleased that we chose to have our wedding and reception at The Pena-Peck House. Our wedding was small (about 35 people) and the space was perfect. We had string lights and lanterns that created a romantic yet festive atmosphere. Their staff were exceptionally kind and gracious - they even let us use their kitchen for some last minute floral arranging. It's the perfect spot if you're looking for an intimate, garden setting.
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Milana Sent on 02/11/2018
4.7 out of 5 rating
We initially had booked the Pena Peck House at the Women's exchange for our ceremony (sight unseen). But when we saw the garden, we asked to host our entire wedding, including the reception there. They were very flexible about this and the pricing was fair. They require you to have a day of wedding planner (which i recommend everyone has so you and your family doesnt have to worry about the detail). We had Lindsay from Coastal Celebrations who was absolutely excellent!

I liked that the venue gave you flexibility in what vendors to use. The space itself was beautiful.
The downsides: no parking for guests. But people took uber or found parking around the city so it wasnt too much of a problem. Also, you need your own soundsystem.
I was worried about the noise from the street but to be honest, I didn't notice it at all the day of the wedding. It was quiet during the ceremony and afterwards, I forgot all about the street.
So, to anyone looking for a romantic outdoor wedding venue, this place is a hidden gem!! Highly recommended!
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Jona Sent on 01/04/2014
4.5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful venue for an old town feel event!!
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Kate Gardiner Photography Kate Gardiner Photography Wedding Photographers

This is an amazing museum in historic downtown St. Augustine to have your ceremony or reception or both! The volunteers put on amazing events that are truly unique. The garden turns into a magical place with strings of lights, paper lanterns and a big white tent. Gorgeous!

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The Peña-Peck House - Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine frequently asked questions

The Peña-Peck House - Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by The Peña-Peck House - Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
The Peña-Peck House - Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Peña-Peck House - Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Peña-Peck House - Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
The Peña-Peck House - Woman's Exchange of St. Augustine is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in professionalism and 4.5 in flexibility.
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