Elopement Vendors in St. Augustine

Eloping in St. Augustine is easy and unforgettable, and Florida keeps the paperwork simple — especially for couples traveling in. Out-of-state couples have no waiting period, so you can get your license and marry the same day; Florida residents have a three-day wait that is waived by completing a premarital preparation course. You apply in person together at any county clerk, including St. Johns County, with photo ID and no blood test, and the license is valid for sixty days. An officiant solemnizes the ceremony, and Florida generally accepts online ordinations, so a friend can often marry you. The signed license is returned to the county clerk afterward, and you can order your marriage record once it is filed. The setting is the joy of it: vows in a coquina courtyard off St. George Street, on the beach at sunrise, or on a bayfront lawn with the great old fort standing across the water as your backdrop. A local officiant, a photographer, and a small planner are usually all you need. Post your wedding free on Provow and St. Augustine elopement vendors send proposals directly.

What to know

Sort the license and the officiant

Out-of-state couples have no waiting period in Florida; residents can waive the three-day wait with a premarital course. Apply together at a county clerk with photo ID, line up an officiant (online ordinations are generally accepted), and confirm who returns the signed license so you can order your marriage record.

Pick the spot and check the rules

A coquina courtyard, the beach at sunrise, or a bayfront lawn with the fort behind you — the old city is full of them. The fort itself is a national monument and a backdrop rather than a venue; public spots like the beach may need a permit. A local planner or photographer knows each one; name your spot in your post.

Hire a photographer who knows the light

For an elopement the photographer is the keepsake. This is an east-facing coast, so sunrise on the beach and golden hour on the old stone are unmatched — book someone who knows exactly where and when to stand.

Common questions

How do we get married in St. Augustine with a small ceremony?

Out-of-state couples have no waiting period in Florida — apply in person together at a county clerk, including St. Johns County, with photo ID (no blood test), and the license is valid sixty days. Florida residents can waive the three-day wait with a premarital course. An officiant solemnizes the ceremony, and online ordinations are generally accepted.

Where are good elopement spots in St. Augustine?

Coquina courtyards off St. George Street, the beach at sunrise, and bayfront lawns with the fort across the water are favorites. The fort is a national monument and a backdrop rather than a venue, and public spots like the beach may need a permit. A local planner or photographer knows each; name your spot in your post.

What vendors do we need to elope?

Usually just an officiant, a photographer, and sometimes a small planner or florals. You can post for any of these and describe your ceremony.

Do we need a permit to elope?

It depends on the location — public beaches and some spots may require a permit, while private courtyards and venues handle their own. A local planner or photographer knows the rules; note your spot in your post.

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