Popular Amelia Island Wedding Venues

Whether you live in Florida, or you are looking for a destination wedding, Amelia Island is one of the most beautiful locations in the United States. You get the tropical look and feel without needing a passport to leave the country.

Because of the great features this island has to offer, many people choose to host there weddings there. Because so many people choose to have there weddings here, many Amelia Island wedding venues have opened up allowing a variety of chooses for a couple looking to book their wedding.

When booking a wedding anywhere, there are many features to take into consideration. The first and most important decision to make is what the budget is going to be, followed by ambiance, style and location. Since wedding budgets can be such a big difference from one to another, you'll want to look at the Amelia Island wedding venues that are suitable for what you can afford. Looking at Amelia Island wedding venues without knowing their price range can lead to much disappointment, especially if your budget is on the lower side.

Another important factor to take into consideration is what the different Amelia Island wedding venues offer for package deals. It's sometimes hard to judge which wedding venue is more costly then another when one venue might have a full package deal for "x" amount of money, while another venue might look like a much better price, doesn't include anything in it's package costing you twice as much in the long run. Often times a venue that offers wedding packages, can end up being more favorable to your budget, because most of the time they allow you to somewhat customize and negotiate your package. This means if you want to add or subtract details from the package, it could be beneficial to your wallet.
As mentioned before, Amelia Island offers a wide variety of wedding venues for you to choose from. Here is a list and description of the top Amelia Island wedding venues to choose from:

1.  Amelia Island Beaches
2. Amelia Island Plantation
3. Residents Inn - Amelia Island
4. Amelia Island Williams House
5. Amelia Island Hampton Inn and Suites
6. Amelia Island Days Inn and Suites
7. The Addison on Amelia Island
8. The Golf Club on Amelia Island
9. The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island
10. Amelia Legion Post 129
11. Beach Street Grill

Amelia Island Beach Wedding

Amelia Island boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in Florida... a perfect setting for an Amelia Island wedding. The beaches of Amelia Island include:

• Fernandina Beach
• Summer Beach
• American Beach

If you are planning on choosing a beach setting as your Amelia Island wedding venue, be sure to contact the local park and recreation department for any permits that may need to obtained. Also, you should consider the time of year if you are planning your wedding on the beach. Winters can be cold and wet, summers can be hot and humid and late summer can have hurricane warnings in effect. It's not a bad idea to have a back up Amelia Island wedding venue just in case.

Amelia Island Plantation Wedding

Amelia Island Plantation - This venue has so much to offer for the bride & groom and the guests. One of the best features for this wedding venue is the amount of space it has to offer. this Amelia Island wedding venues grounds take up 49,000 square feet. This location would be great for a large wedding and for those who need to entertain out of town guests. Guests can take advantage of the beautiful golf course, the beach fires, spa and the luxurious Inn for overnight accommodations. This venue ranges from prices of $500.00 up to $10,000 or more depending on the package chosen.

Williams House Wedding

Amelia Island Williams House - If you are looking for a the deep country southern look and a historical plantation, then Amelia Island Williams House is the perfect wedding venue for you. It's got the charm and the beauty, and the prices are moderately set. The only fall back for this beautiful wedding venue is that there are only 10 guest rooms, so some of your guests might have to stay off of the property overnight. This venue is best suited for a smaller wedding, maybe 50 guests or less. It's perfect for a destination wedding.

Amelia Island Residents Inn Wedding

Residents Inn (Amelia Island) - This great resort has lots to offer, it's 1,100 square foot venue can hold about 150 guests. This romantic destination offers 13 miles of white sand beaches and gorgeous scenery. The venue welcomes each of the bride & grooms guests with welcome gift backs which include vouchers to a restaurant and an attraction on the island. Room rates start at $129 for guests of the wedding.

Hampton Inn and Suites - Affordable Amelia Island Wedding Venue

Hampton Inn and Suites - This Amelia Island wedding venue, offers 122 guest rooms, and over 1,400 square feet a reception site. The hotel is very accommodating to help you plan the wedding of your dreams on a budget. The location of this venue is right in the middle of Amelia Island, which makes for easy access for guests to enjoy the city life of this great island.

Amelia Island Days Inn and Suites Wedding

Days Inn & Suites - The Days Inn is surrounded with palm trees and offers 122 guest rooms which makes for a great location to host your wedding, if you have a number of out of town guests needing overnight accommodations. This hotel has a great reception area, and offers great package deals for those on a budget.

The Addison Wedding

The Addison on Amelia Island - If you are looking to elope or have a very small wedding party, then this Amelia Island wedding venue would be perfect for you. The venue only has 14 guest rooms, but they are very accommodating with helping to prepare your wedding for you if you don't live close to the area. They supply you with a list of the vendors they work with to help you with your planning. They also have a number of different packages that are moderately priced.

The Golf Club on Amelia Island

The Golf Club on Amelia Island - If you are looking for a venue to hold a larger number of people, then this wedding location may be a great offer for you. They offer 2,200 square feet of space, a golf course and ocean front views. This Amelia Island wedding venue would be on the higher scale of budgets.

Amelia Island Ritz Carlton Wedding

The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island - With over 35,000 square feet of reception area and over 400 guest rooms, this can be the all-inclusive wedding of your dreams package deal for you. This hotel with help you with most of the planning, making your wedding planning relaxing and hassle free. There are wedding coordinators on site to help your day go smoothly and to give you all of the amenities you need and deserve on your special day.

Amelia Legion Post 129 Wedding Venue

Amelia Legion Post 129 - If you are looking for an ocean front Amelia Island wedding venue with little to no bells and whistles, then the Amelia Legion Post would be a great option for you. It's basically an empty venue waiting for you to fill with your dreams and desires for your perfect wedding. Prices for this location are low to moderately priced.

Beach Street Grill Wedding

Beach Street Grill - Here is another smaller Amelia Island wedding venue that holds less then 50 guests. They will work with on a menu of choice and handle other decorative details of the wedding as well. The food and service for this venue has very high ratings from previous brides and grooms. Although this venue is in a historical setting, it may not have the elegant tropical feel you are looking for. So, if history is a great feature that you would like to have included in your wedding, then this is a great venue to choose from. The prices for the Beach Street Grill are low to moderately priced.