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About Merrell Estate and Gardens
Merrell Estate and Gardens is a wedding venue serving couples across the Jacksonville area from Indian Beach. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Carolina Home & Garden, A Seaside Wedding & Events. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Jacksonville
How much do wedding venues cost in Jacksonville?
Venue pricing in Jacksonville spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Jacksonville?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Jacksonville weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in March, April, May, September, October, November. The driest months are April, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56° | 35° | 22% | 4:44 PM | 5:21 PM |
| Feb | 59° | 38° | 23% | 5:17 PM | 5:52 PM |
| Mar | 66° | 43° | 22% | 6:43 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Apr | 74° | 52° | 17% | 7:08 PM | 7:41 PM |
| May | 80° | 60° | 20% | 7:30 PM | 8:05 PM |
| Jun | 86° | 68° | 26% | 7:47 PM | 8:24 PM |
| Jul | 89° | 72° | 30% | 7:46 PM | 8:23 PM |
| Aug | 88° | 71° | 30% | 7:22 PM | 7:57 PM |
| Sep | 83° | 66° | 22% | 6:43 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Oct | 75° | 55° | 17% | 6:00 PM | 6:34 PM |
| Nov | 66° | 44° | 17% | 4:27 PM | 5:04 PM |
| Dec | 59° | 38° | 21% | 4:21 PM | 5:00 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at New River Mcaf (2.1 mi from Jacksonville). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Jacksonville.
Getting to Jacksonville
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| OAJ Albert J Ellis Airport | 14 mi | 20 min |
| EWN Coastal Carolina Regional Airport | 31 mi | 45 min |
| RDU Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 112 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham | 101 mi | 2 hr 10 min |
| Virginia Beach | 167 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Richmond | 194 mi | 4 hr |
| Charlotte | 198 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Jacksonville; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1700 Salter Path Rd, Indian Beach, NC 28512, USA
- Where
- Indian Beach · 28 miles east of central Jacksonville
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Jacksonville
- One of 17 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (252) 773-0592
- Website
- Visit site
Around Indian Beach
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 2 within 10
- Communities served
- Emerald Isle, Salter Path
Distances are straight-line from Merrell Estate and Gardens; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Jacksonville.
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