Amelia Island Wedding and Event Venues
Since 2009, Saltmarsh Hospitality Group has faithfully restored and overseen Amelia Island’s most distinctive properties. We seamlessly blend rich coastal history with top-tier modern execution. From full-service gourmet catering to meticulous event logistics, our first-class team ensures every detail is handled with absolute care. We don’t just host events; we provide the storied backdrops where your history is made.
5
Venues
1857
Oldest Estate
500+
Celebrations Hosted
The Venues
Our versatile properties adapt effortlessly to any gathering. We regularly curate and host:
Weddings and Elopements:
Full weekend takeovers, intimate elopements, and grand oceanfront ceremonies.
Social AND Family Celebrations
Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, and rehearsal dinners.
Community and Cultural Gatherings:
Nonprofit gala, low country boils, etc.
01 — Old Florida Charm & Southern Hospitality
The Florida House Inn
Built in 1857, the oldest continuously operating hotel in the State of Floridaoffers an authentic, soulful "home away from home" atmosphere right in the heart of thehistoric district.
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Perfect For: Full-weekend wedding takeovers, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and farewell brunches.
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Features: 17 historic guest rooms, antique pine floors, a sprawling shaded courtyard with our signature Mermaid Fountain, and the intimate, speak-easy style Mermaid Bar.
02 — The Crown Jewel of Centre Street
The Lesesne House
Antebellum Greek Revival elegance meets 18th-century sophistication. Listed
on the National Register of Historic Places, this meticulously restored 1860 masterpiece
blends grand historic parlors with manicured courtyards and a central 200-year-old Live
Oak canopy.
Perfect For: Luxe wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions, and high-end corporate dinners.
Features: Includes an exquisite on-site bridal suite and groom’s quarters, available as dedicated day-of getting-ready spaces.
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03 — Fletcher Avenue
The Ocean Club of Amelia
True panoramic, dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean paired with bright, high-end coastal design. It offers the perfect marriage of a relaxed beach aesthetic and crisp editorial execution.
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Perfect For: Beachfront wedding ceremonies, oceanfront receptions, and lively social or corporate gatherings.
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Features: 3,900 sq. ft. of flexible two-story indoor/outdoor private event space, a privatewalkway through the dunes directly to the sand, covered porches, and fullhandicap/elevator accessibility.
04 — Nautical History & Lowcountry Ambiance
A legendary Fernandina fixture dating back to its fish camp roots in the mid-century, now beautifully remodeled into a sprawling 200-seat waterfront venue thatradiates authentic, southern nautical character.
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Perfect For: Casual welcome parties, large-scale social dinners, corporate mixers, andclassic low-country oyster roasts.
Features: Massive outdoor deck space overlooking the river, a bustling boat dock, andbuilt-in panoramic views of local marine wildlife (dolphins, manatees, and sunsets)
05 — Amelia Island’s Funkiest & Friendliest Celebration Spot
The Green Turtle Tavern
A laid-back, coastal Key West-style institution boasting an easygoing beach-
house energy right in the heart of the historic district. Known for its open-air front porch,
vibrant outdoor patio under the stars, and eclectic local soul.
Perfect For: High-energy wedding after-parties, casual welcome mixers, milestone, birthday bashes, and unscripted social gatherings
Features: Located directly next door to the Florida House Inn (sharing a side courtyardperfect for seamless ceremony-to-after-party transitions), built-in stage for live music,hand-crafted fresh fruit cocktails, and a top-shelf bourbon selection.
