Best Wedding Venues Near St. George Island & Carrabelle, FL
Exchange vows under the shade of a majestic oak, surrounded by 90 acres of Audubon Signature Sanctuary marshland.
Celebrate your wedding on Florida's Forgotten Coast. St. James Bay brings together versatile indoor and outdoor venues, onsite catering, and resort accommodations so you can host the ceremony, reception, and weekend in one beautiful destination — with an experienced team helping create a seamless, memorable day tailored to your vision.
Three Ways to Say "I Do"
The Majestic Oak (Outdoor Ceremony)
Up to 200 guestsOur signature outdoor ceremony site, framed by hanging Spanish moss and the marshland horizon.
The Fountain Room (Indoor Ceremony)
Up to 100 indoor guestsClimate-controlled banquet room with pond views and a gazebo — perfect for rain plans, intimate ceremonies, or evening receptions.
Outdoor Tented Ceremony
Up to 300 guestsWhen the guest list calls for it, we tent the Fountain Room lawn for celebrations up to 300 guests.
From Intimate to Tented for 300
Pair your ceremony with one of our reception spaces — full bar, on-site catering via the Crooked River Grill, customizable menus, room blocks at the resort condos and villas, and rehearsal-dinner space at the Beer Garden for a casual welcome night.
Wedding Weekend — Lodging & Activities
Block our luxury condos and Clubhouse Villas for your wedding party and guests. Plan a welcome golf scramble, a pickleball mixer, fishing charters, or a spa morning for the bridal party — all without leaving the property.
Start Planning →Real Weddings at St. James Bay
Ready to Start Planning Your Wedding?
Tell us your date, your guest count, and the vision you have in mind. Our wedding team will build a custom proposal — ceremony site, reception venue, catering, and lodging for your party — tailored to your celebration.
Start Planning →Frequently Asked Questions
Why is St. James Bay one of the best wedding venues near St. George Island and Carrabelle, FL?+
It's one of the only Audubon Signature Sanctuary venues on the Florida Panhandle, offers indoor and outdoor ceremony options (up to 300 guests), provides on-site lodging for the wedding party and guests, and handles catering through the Crooked River Grill — all on one property.
How many guests can you accommodate for a James Bay wedding?+
Up to 100 indoors at the Fountain Room, up to 200 outdoors under the majestic oak, and up to 300 when we tent the Fountain Room lawn.
Can guests stay on property?+
Yes — block our Residence Condominiums and Clubhouse Villas for the wedding party and guest list. Most wedding weekends use a mix of both.
Do you handle catering?+
Yes — the Crooked River Grill's culinary team handles all on-site catering. Custom menus and tastings are available during planning.
What's a typical St. George Island, FL wedding timeline look like?+
Most couples arrive Thursday for setup and welcome, host a Friday rehearsal dinner at the Beer Garden, hold the ceremony and reception Saturday, and run a Sunday brunch send-off. Multi-day stays are the norm.