The Big Day
Wedding Services
Although their happiness on that day was
undoubtedly remembered for the rest of
their lives, it would have been even more
special if they had known they were the
fi rst of thousands of couples who would
begin their lives together in the Ancient
City. And who could blame them for
choosing this town as the setting for their
happiest day?
For centuries, it has been irresistible to
wedding couples. The shining sea, fresh
breezes, horse-drawn carriages bedecked
in colorful fl owers, sunshine washing
over architecture that speaks of European
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elegance, church bells announcing the fi rst
hour of matrimony, even an actual Spanish
castle— together, they off er an unmatched
setting for taking the fi rst step on the path
to marital bliss.
Today, from the elegant resorts of
Ponte Vedra Beach to the magic of
Marineland Dolphin Adventure, local
professionals off er services that ensure
all of the elements of a perfect wedding
are seamlessly combined to create a
day that will be forever vibrant in the
memories of the happy couple, their
families and friends.
Planners, photographers, fl orists, caterers
and many other specialists combine
their skills to make fairy-tale weddings an
everyday reality on Florida’s Historic Coast.
The fi rst recorded wedding in
St. Augustine is dated Jan. 24, 1594. The
groom was Gabriel Hernandez, and the
bride’s name was Catalina de Valdes.