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gather and watch a movie during a reception. Lorna Meehan and her professional staff will help you with every detail for a truly memorable event. Oyster Bay Yacht Club, a private yacht club and marina, is an exquisite destination for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and corporate retreats. Nestled among canopied oak trees with expansive water views, the stunning clubhouse boasts 7,500 square feet of combined venue space. Whether it’s a casual coastal wedding marsh-side on the Oyster Deck or formal exchange of vows at sunset overlooking the marina, Oyster Bay Yacht Club can effortlessly accommodate your every need. The wedding party and guests can even arrive by water taxi from historic Fernandina Beach. From extravagant galas to intimate get-togethers, Terrie Sanders and the courteous staff will help you create an unforgettable event at this enchanting location. If you’re looking for an elegant on-island venue that overlooks beautiful, manicured lawns, look no further than Fernandina Beach Golf Club. Set among 27 holes of true Florida golf, Fernandina Beach Golf Club provides a beautiful setting for weddings, receptions, parties, and more, and can also be the perfect place for a wedding weekend golf outing. The course offers a fun and enjoyable day of golf at rates that won’t bust your budget. The spacious clubhouse, with its professional kitchen facilities, can accommodate everything from large receptions to PAM BELL PHOTOGRAPHY
TRADITIONAL ELEGANCE Legendary for their exceptional service, the ladies and gentlemen at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island are devoted to creating a truly memorable experience for every bride who walks through the door. Their talented team employs a full-service approach to planning that addresses every detail, while allowing the couple to feel as though they are guests at their own wedding. For the event itself, the property can accommodate everything from an intimate seaside ceremony for two to a grand gala for hundreds on the sweeping oceanfront lawn. Inside, a variety of sumptuous spaces showcase the classic sophistication of the island’s only five-diamond resort. In November 2009, The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island completed construction on a modern new ballroom. The romantic exterior colonnade and the exquisite interior décor combine to create a perfect setting for the bride seeking a venue touched by Southern elegance. For an elegant wedding celebration that will sweep you back in time to the luxury of a by-gone era, try The Ribault Club. Located on beautiful Fort George Island just south of Amelia, The Ribault Club began as a luxurious winter retreat for wealthy industrialists in the late 1920’s. A fantastic circular drive leading up to the elegant Georgian facade of the clubhouse makes for a fabulous entrance and exit for the bride and groom. Surrounded by ancient live oaks dripping with moss and towering palm trees, the exquisitely restored historic building, made of wood and white painted brick with French windows and green shutters, is the perfect setting for a stunning wedding. Designed in a horse-shoe shape with a ballroom on one end and a dining room on the other, the club offers a variety of different spaces, including a covered verandah overlooking the lush shaded lawn and the Fort George River. A series of smaller salons can provide a perfect place to store gifts, or a place for kids to
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