I had a great time with Chad and Ashley at their St. Augustine River House wedding. The weather was a bit gloomy in
the beginning but it turned out to be a beautiful evening. The guests were a blast to hang out with and had the dance floor rocking! Smiley Face Photo Booth was there doing their thing and the guests LOVED IT! The photos were hilarious with all the unique props that only Smiley Face provides. Thank you for an awesome event Chad and Ashley! – David Hanscom
Jacob and Whitney’s wedding was held at the Jacksonville Golf & Country Club. Another beautiful day for an outdoor ceremony followed by a reception full of fun, laughs and lots of dancing. They selected Red, Black and White as their theme colors which was pretty cool since it reminded of the good old Chicago Bulls days! Kelly’s Bloom Room did an awesome job with the flowers as always. Thank you Jacob and Whitney for a great wedding!
We had a great time with Josh and Emily for their beautiful wedding at Crosswater Hall at Nocatee. The ceremony was on the lawn out back and the weather could not be better!!! After dinner, we kicked it up and the dance floor was jumping all night long. Hector joined me to DJ while I was out on the floor keeping the group rocking. As always, a great time!
I enjoyed another great event last night! Tanya and Jake were married on what might have been the most beautiful day of the week at Palm Valley Gardens. Immediately following the ceremony the photographer took a group photo which was something I have never seen done that way before but it seemed to work out really well and the guests were fired up right away! The reception was on the back patio next to a large, beautiful pond. I truly believe Tanya achieved her goal, a quaint southern style wedding. We had a blast when the dancing started and everyone was on the floor from the flower girls to the grandparents. Cheryl and the staff from Forever Sacred Events did an amazing job coordinating everything and helping keep things on track! Check out Tanya’s dancing shoes in the video!
Another successful night at the Casa Monica Hotel! It was almost like deja vu working with the staff of Kris Graham Photography except we were outside by the pool this time in Sultan’s Pavilion . It was a beautiful night, weather was a little cold but beautiful out! It did not take long for Christopher and Lisa’s family & friends to get going. We had a great time under the stars tonight in St. Augustine and the wedding cake was one of the coolest I have ever seen, a scale model of the University of Oklahoma Football Stadium. VERY Cool! Congratulations Christopher and Lisa!!! Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day!
On average, couples that live in or around Jacksonville, FL spend between $17,869 and $29,781! This total is based on the average number of guests estimated between 129 and 143.
A single guest could add between $158 and $193 to the overall cost of your wedding.
On average*, couples that live in or around Jacksonville, FL should expect to pay:
Day of Coordinator ~ between $653 and $1,740+
Full Wedding Planner ~ between $1,925 and $5,132+
Wedding Photographer ~ between $1,382 and $3,376+
Wedding Videographer ~ between $821 and $2,188+
DJ ~ between $554 and $1,478+
Live Band ~ between $1297 and $3,458+
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble ~ between $414 and $1,104+
Dance Lessons ~ between $337 and $898+
Venue & Catering ~ between $7,019 and $11,698+
Ceremony Accessories - between $152 and $406+ (Includes Aisle Runner, Ring Pillow or Box, Unity Candle, etc. but not flowers or decorations.)
Ceremony Location - between $694 and $1,850+
Ceremony Officiator - between $162 and $432+ (Includes Justice of the Peace, Officiant, Ordained Friend, Family Member Pastor, Minister, Rabbi, or Priest.)
Hotel Room for After Reception - between $208 and $554+
Reception Accessories - between $150 and and $400+ (Includes Toasting Flutes, Wedding Cake Topper and Serving Set, etc. but not flowers or decorations.)
Reception Bar Service - between $1,634 and $4,358+
Reception Food Service - between $3,214 and $8,570+
Reception Location - between $1,979 and $5,278+
Reception Rentals - between $1,026 and $2,736+ (Tent, Table, Chairs, Etc.)
Rehearsal Dinner - between $641 and $1,708+
Tips - between $277 and $461+
Wedding Cake - between $286 and $762+
Flowers & Decorations ~ between $1,161 and $1,935 total
Boutonnière or Corsages - between $102 and $272+
Bridal Bouquet - between $106 and $282+
Bridesmaid Bouquets – between $137 and $364+
Ceremony Decorations - between $179 and $476+
Ceremony Flower Arrangements - between $227 and $604+
Flower Girl Flowers - between $65 and $174+
Flower Petals - between $67 and $178+
Reception Decorations - between $218 and $582+
Reception Flower Arrangements - between $264 and $704+
Reception Table Centerpieces - between $278 and $742+
Transportation ~ between $413 and $689 total
Limo Rental - between $362 and $966+
Other Travel - between $313 and $834+
Travel for Guests - between $533 and $888+
Attire & Accessories ~ between $1,073 and $1,789 total
Bride Accessories - between $107 and $286+ (Includes Tiara, Combs, Hair Pins, Garter, Shoes, etc. but not Jewelry.)
Groom Accessories - between $83 and $220+ (Includes Cuff links, Cummerbund, Tie, Pocket Square, Shoes, etc. but not Jewelry)
Suit (purchased For Groom Only) - between $221 and $588+
Suit (rented For Groom Only) - between $107 and $286+
Tuxedo (purchased For Groom Only) – between $380 and $1,012+
Tuxedo (rented For Groom Only) - between $101 and $268
Veil - between $89 and $236+
Wedding Dress - between $784 and $2090+
Wedding Dress Preservation - between $185 and $494+
Beauty, Health & Spa ~ between $241 and $401 total (**For single individual only**)
Hair Service - between $56 and $150+
Makeup Service - between $48 and $128+
Manicure & Pedicure - between $38 and $100+
Gifts & Favors ~ between $439 and $731 total
Gift/s for All Attendants - between $142 and $378+
Gift/s for Parents - between $107 and $284+
Gift/s for the Bride - between $146 and $388+
Gift/s for the Groom - between $136 and $362+
Wedding Favors - between $189 and $504++
Invitations ~ between $437 and $728 total
Ceremony Programs - between $85 and $226
Guest Book - between $46 and $122+
Invitations & Reply Cards - between $197 and $524+
Reception Menus - between $92 and $244+
Save the Date Cards - between $96 and $256+
Table or Place Cards - between $65 and $172+
Thank You Cards - between $73 and $194+
Jewelry ~ between $3,170 and $5,283 total
Earrings – between $99 and $264+
Engagement Ring - between $2,618 and $6,982+
Necklace - between $107 and $284
Other Jewelry - between $212 and $566+(Includes Anklet, Bracelet, watch, etc)
Wedding Band for Bride - between $837 and $2,232+
Wedding Band for Groom - between $570 and $1,520+
Marriage License Information in Jacksonville, FL
County Recorder
330 East Bay Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-1436
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / M – F
Fee: $88.50 (cash only)
Age: 18
ID requirements: Driver license and Social Security card
Residency: None
Blood test: None
Other: None
Who must be present: Both bride and groom together
Who must sign: Bride and groom (Both MUST be present)
Waiting period: 3 days; none for non-residents
Valid for: 60 days
Valid out of city: Yes, but not out of state.
If previously married: Know dates of divorce or death. No documents required.
All information was pulled from www.costofwedding.com Wedding Budget vs Real Wedding Cost
I had a complete BLAST tonight with Bree & Justin’s St. Augustine Wedding. From the minute the first song came on their friends and family were up dancing. The Young to the Young at Heart were all on the dance floor showing off their moves. Everything was held together and executed to perfection, as always by Sarah Grace, and the staff of The Big Event.
The White Room Staff did an amazing job with the food and atmosphere of the room. It was awesome to work with Jay and Alison again from Life and Love Studio Photography and Videography. They are a sweet and I am confident their photos will be excellent. It gives me great pleasure to be a DJ in Jacksonville and St. Augustine and to this disc jockey nothing is more rewarding than an ecstatic couple at the end of the night like Bree & Justin. Thank you guys for letting me be a part of your very special day!
I had a great time last night with David & Christina’s wedding. We were at the beautiful Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine and the wedding kicked off with perfectly planned and executed introduction themed to U2. Christina’s father gave an amazing welcome and tribute to his daughter. It was a blast, as
always, working with Kris & Kate from Kris Graham Photography and Erin and the amazing staff at Casa Monica. Stay tuned for Part 2 when I show off some great photos from Kris Graham Photography.
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I had a complete BLAST tonight with Bree & Justin's St. Augustine Wedding. From the minute the first song came on their friends and family were up dancing. The Young to the Young at Heart were all on the dance floor showing off their moves. Everything was held together and executed ...
Another successful night at the Casa Monica Hotel! It was almost like deja vu working with the staff of Kris Graham Photography except we were outside by the pool this time in Sultan's Pavilion . It was a beautiful night, weather was a little cold but beautiful out! It did not take ...
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We had a great time with Josh and Emily for their beautiful wedding at Crosswater Hall at Nocatee. The ceremony was on the lawn out back and the weather could not be better!!! After dinner, we kicked it up and the dance floor was ...
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I had a great time with Chad and Ashley at their St. Augustine River House wedding. The weather was a bit gloomy in
the beginning but it turned out to be a beautiful evening. The guests were a blast to hang out with and had the dance floor rocking! Smiley Face ...