Lightner Courtyard
St. Augustine, FL
| Venue type | Garden & Conservatory |
| Location | St. Augustine, FL |
| Published price | $250 |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony only |
What the venue publishes
'$250.00 for a 1-hour permit.'
The source publishes $250 as the fee for this space, not a starting point.
Included per the venue's site
- 1-hour venue permit
City of St. Augustine venue at 75 King St, described by the city as a 'Well-manicured open courtyard within the City Hall complex that offers a picturesque bridge over a koi pond.' A rental application must be submitted and approved before the fee can be paid. Email events@citystaug.com.
Published on citystaug.com, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Jacksonville
$250 is the 21st lowest published starting price of the 25 venues listed in the Jacksonville metro. The metro median starting price is $100, and 3 of the 25 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Cheaper published prices in St. Augustine
These listings in St. Augustine publish a starting price below $250.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| St. Johns County Beaches (beach wedding permit)St. Augustine, FL · Park & Pavilion | $100 to $200 | not published |
| Trout Creek Community CenterSt. Augustine, FL · Park & Pavilion | $160 to $180 | 100 guests |
| Willie Galimore Community CenterSt. Augustine, FL · Other Venue | From $35 | not published |
Marriage license in St. Johns County, FL
The venue fee above does not include the license. St. Augustine sits in St. Johns County, FL, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | St. Johns County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller4040 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084 |
| License fee | $86$61 with certificate of completion from a premarital course provider on the county's registered provider list |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | a US driver license, a federal or state issued ID card, or a passport showing name and date of birth; birth certificates and green cards are not accepted |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Offered for $30The Clerk's Office also performs marriage ceremonies for a fee of $30.00. |
Source: stjohnsclerk.com, leg.state.fl.us
Both parties must be present when applying, sign the application and take an oath. Online application is available through the clerk's marriage kiosk. The main Lewis Speedway office takes walk ins Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; the two annex locations require appointments. The license is valid only in Florida for 60 days.
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