Lightner Museum

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $24,000 for off-peak dates, and $35,000 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $11,000

Guest capacity

Up to 225 seated guests

About this venue

Built by Henry Flagler in 1888 as an entertainment center for the opulent Ponce De Leon Hotel, the Lightner Museum once housed the world's largest indoor swimming pool. The beautifully restored Historic Pool and Mezzanine features a lofty wood beam ceiling, magnificent twin staircases, and multiple levels of space for dining and entertainment. The venue also boasts a large outdoor terrace, exquisite Grand Lobby, and lush courtyards. The Lightner Museum is ideal for couples looking for a unique, historic St. Augustine wedding venue.

Seated guest capacity

  • 40-225

Venue type

  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
75 King St, St Augustine, FL 32084

Our event spaces

Outdoor Terrace

Enjoy a little bit of Florida sunshine before dancing the night away inside the Historic Pool.

Located just off of the Historic Pool's second-floor Mezzanine is the spacious Outdoor Terrace. Most often used during cocktail hour, the Terrace is the perfect location for guests to enjoy a little bit of Florida sunshine before dancing the night away inside the Historic Pool. The space also offers an outdoor location to host your wedding ceremony. When it comes time to ride off into the sunset, the staircase of the Outdoor Terrace is the ideal place to stage your Grand Exit.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 225 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Grand Lobby

Host cocktail hour in the stunning Gilded Age lobby!

With sparkling crystal chandeliers, intricate mosaic tile flooring, and eight majestic arched windows, the Grand Lobby of the Lightner Museum is a showstopping event space. Perfect for cocktail hour, the Grand Lobby looks out onto three manicured private courtyards. The central courtyard, with its charming stone bridge over a rippling Koi pond, makes a beautiful entryway for guest arrival. Weddings under 100 guests also have the option to host a wedding ceremony in the Grand Lobby.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 225 Standing

Ideal for

Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

If you are hosting your wedding ceremony off-site, the Grand Lobby can be added on as your cocktail hour for an additional fee.

Private Suites

The perfect spaces to relax and do final wedding prep before you say "I do!"

Included in your rental of the Lightner Museum is access to our two elegantly appointed private suites, the Maria Jefferson Lounge & Otto Lightner Lounge. With easy access to the Historic Pool and Mezzanine, the suites are the perfect locations to do final preparations before you say "I do."

Guest capacity

Up to 15 Seated

Up to 15 Standing

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

The Historic Pool & Mezzanine

Host your wedding in what was once the world's largest indoor swimming pool!

With its majestic three-story ceiling and twin grand staircases, the Historic Pool creates an immersive experience for you and your guests. Host a romantic wedding ceremony on the lower level, inside what was once the world's largest indoor swimming pool. While your guests enjoy cocktail hour in one of our other stunning locations, the Pool transforms into the perfect reception to suit your vision and style--be it vintage, modern, casual, or extravagant.

Guest capacity

Up to 225 Seated

Up to 225 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Outdoor Terrace

Enjoy a little bit of Florida sunshine before dancing the night away inside the Historic Pool.

Located just off of the Historic Pool's second-floor Mezzanine is the spacious Outdoor Terrace. Most often used during cocktail hour, the Terrace is the perfect location for guests to enjoy a little bit of Florida sunshine before dancing the night away inside the Historic Pool. The space also offers an outdoor location to host your wedding ceremony. When it comes time to ride off into the sunset, the staircase of the Outdoor Terrace is the ideal place to stage your Grand Exit.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Up to 225 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Lightner Museum packages

Custom Wedding Package

40-225 guests

Peak pricing $12,000-18,500

Off-peak pricing $11,000-17,500

Description

This package is perfect for couples who prefer flexibility in their wedding date options, vendor selections, and other custom wedding decor and details. The Custom Package includes exclusive venue access, lighting, a dance floor, reception tables, Chiavari chairs, high-top tables, additional setup items, and more! Pricing for the custom package is based on the day of the week and how far in advance you book. *Ask about our short-term booking specials for weddings less than a year away!*

What’s included
  • Up-lights in historic pool
  • Dance Floor
  • Soft ivory backdrop for wedding ceremoniesl
  • 60" Round Tables (up to 25)
  • 24" High Top Tables (up to 12)
  • 36" High Top Tables (up to 12)
  • 48" Round Tables (up to 4)
  • Rectangular Banquet Tables (up to 20)
  • Rectangular Banquet Tables (up to 6)
  • 60" Half Moon Tables (up to 3)
  • Gold Chiavari Chairs (up to 225)

Inclusive Intimate Wedding Package

40-100 guests

Peak pricing $24,000-37,000

Off-peak pricing $23,000-36,000

Description

This package is ideal for couples who want the full Lightner experience, but on a slightly smaller scale. For those with a guest count of 40-100 guests who are open to a Friday or Sunday date, this package has many vendors included for an easy planning process--all at an incredible value!

What’s included
  • All of the Lightner Museum's venue amenities
  • Catering
  • Day-of wedding coordination
  • Wedding Cake
  • Full Bar Package
  • DJ
  • Rentals

Available services that can be provided by Lightner Museum

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Chiavari Chairs
  • Lighting

Reviews

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  • Total Dream Day

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    •Mckenna W.•Dec 19

    The Lightner Museum was a wonderful venue for our wedding celebration. From the very first interaction, their communication style was quick, smooth, yet a bit complicated at times. However, the quality of their work and overall value was truly phenomenal. The historical elegance of the space provided the perfect backdrop for our special day. When traffic was terrible and we couldn't find parking, the staff even went to my car to retrieve the linens, going above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly. While a few minor decor items were overlooked, the guests were none the wiser, and it was still a lovely evening from start to finish. We're so grateful to the Lightner Museum team for helping to make our wedding day truly unforgettable.

    Response from vendor•Dec 22, 2024
    Hi McKenna, Thank you for allowing us to host your stunning wedding! We wish you and Alex and beautiful, long, happy marriage! We loved celebrating with you. All the best - Ryleigh and The Lightner Team

  • Dream Wedding

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    •Alexa•Sep 23, 2024

    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!

    Response from vendor•Dec 22, 2024
    Alexa & Josue, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an honor and a pleasure to be a part of your big day. We absolutely loved celebrating you both - your wedding day was absolutely gorgeous and so full of love. All the best - Gianina & The Lightner Team :)

  • A dream wedding venue

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    •Abigail S.•Mar 13, 2024

    The Lightner Museum was an absolutely STUNNING place to hold our wedding. It’s been almost three weeks and guests are still raving about the atmosphere! I will say there are a lot of costs and permits associated with this particular venue but it was SO worth it in the end! If you’re looking for a historic vibe with unbelievable ambiance, this is the venue for you!

    Response from vendor•Dec 22, 2024
    Abigail & Brandon, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an honor and a pleasure to be a part of your big day. We absolutely loved celebrating you both - Gianina & The Lightner Team :)

  • Florida Fairytale Venue

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    •Stormy K.•Dec 29, 2022

    Working with the Lightner was a fantastic experience. If you want a seamless planning process and a classy wedding, I suggest you book ASAP!

    Response from vendor•Dec 22, 2024
    Stormy & Andrew, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was an honor and a pleasure to be a part of your big day. We absolutely loved celebrating you both - Gianina & The Lightner Team :)

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