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Government House Located in the heart of historic downtown St. Augustine adjacent to Flagler College and the Casa Monica Hotel. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places with a history dating to the City’s earliest days. Several rooms are available within Government House for event rentals, but the Sala de Montiano and its adjoining courtyard are ideal for weddings and receptions with a capacity of 120 people and an outdoor stage. The courtyard is enclosed by a coquina wall and graced with large live oaks. Facilities also include a catering kitchen and large marble-walled lobby. Capacity: Up to 120 48 King St., St. Augustine, FL 32084 904.825.5034 www.staugustine.ufl.edu/rental.html GTM RESEARCH RESERVE The beaches are a beautiful backdrop for any wedding. The Environmental Education Center provides a picturesque setting for conferences, fundraisers, wedding receptions or any special occasion. Capacity: Up to 225 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 904.823.4500 www.gtmnerr.org Honours Golf Few occasions are celebrated as elegantly and joyfully as your wedding at the World Golf Village Golf courses. We cater to your every need, arranging the perfect event for you and your guests in a serene and warm environment with stunning views of the golf courses. Our expert and talented staff of wedding specialists can arrange every aspect of your wedding to create a fabulous memory you’ll cherish forever. Our team will tailor every moment to your personal style and preference. Capacity: Up to 125 2 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, FL 32092 904.940.6261 www.golfwgv.com/weddings THE Lightner Museum The Lightner Museum is housed in the former Alcazar Hotel, which was built in 1888 by Henry Morrison Flagler to complement the luxurious Ponce de Leon Hotel as an entertainment center. More than 25,000 guests visited the Alcazar during the winter seasons and countless more used the recreational facilities of the casino. For the pleasure of the guests, there was the world’s largest indoor swimming pool at the time. Now, the beautifully restored Grand Ballroom Gallery overlooks the drained swimm