Planning a Palm Coast beach wedding? Flagler Beach and Palm Coast are known for their natural and unspoiled beauty. Long stretches of cinnamon-colored uncrowded beaches with plenty of nature to enjoy. The northern east coast of Florida is a gem in the raw with St Augustine the highlight and oldest city in the US. Most international couples are mainly visiting South Florida up to Orlando on both sides of the coast.  But the northern part set’s itself apart with old town charm, history, and plenty of things to do in St Augustine. From small artsy shops, great restaurants, and live entertainment be captured by the vibe of Spanish Colonial architecture. Palm Coast beaches are approx. 35 minutes by car from St Augustine and a 1-hour 20-minute drive from Orlando. While not the closest beach to Orlando it is not much further than Cocoa Beach.

For a Palm Coast beach wedding we prefer two beaches that are perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies. Washington Oaks Gardens is absolutely our favorite Florida park and you can celebrate a beach wedding or garden wedding. Either location is one of the best and most affordable in Florida. They also offer the rental of a bridal room to get dressed and picnic areas within the garden.  We held many weddings there and never experienced a lot of beach guests or garden visitors. Please also see our Washington Oaks Garden wedding package at this location.

The other beach we can recommend is River to Sea Preserve and Jungle Hut Beach. Beaches may have partial rocky areas that offer nice backgrounds for photos.

There are plenty of more beaches available but not always suitable for weddings. A southern option of Palm Coast is Flagler Beach and almost any public beach entrance can be used for your beach wedding. Some examples are Varn Park or Old Salt Park. In St Augustine Anastasia State Park and Butler Beach can be used for wedding ceremonies.

If you are planning a Palm Coast beach wedding with a reception we recommend celebrating your reception in St Augustine. For wedding receptions that are intimate but need more than just a table, we suggest The Reef, Casa Monica Resort and Spa, and Bayfront Marine House, to name a few. The Casa de Vino 57 is a great private wine and cheese tasting bar for welcome parties. If you have a small group or just for a candlelight dinner we can recommend the following restaurants Collage Restaurant St Augustine, Harry’s Seafood Bar, and Grille. You find plenty of more casual bars and restaurants in Flagler Beach.

Reception at the vacation home.

If you are renting a private property it is possible to arrange catering or private chefs for a small reception in your vacation home. Please be advised that you have to inquire with the owners if a private party on the premises is allowed.

For a Palm Coast beach wedding at a public beach, no permit is required. For Washington Oak Gardens a permit is required on the beach or gardens. All public beach entrances in Flagler will not require a permit to hold your wedding ceremony. In St. Augustine permits are required and will differ depending on where the wedding takes place.