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About The Yards
Couples planning a Jacksonville wedding will find The Yards among the Ponte Vedra Beach area's wedding venues. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Lodge & Club, Palm Valley Barn. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near The Yards
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Ponte Vedra Beach, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Hilton Garden Inn Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra
- Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
- The Lodge and Club
- Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
- Residence Inn Jacksonville-Mayo Clinic Area
- Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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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 January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The driest months are April, November, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66° | 47° | 16% | 5:13 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Feb | 69° | 50° | 18% | 5:42 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Mar | 74° | 55° | 18% | 7:03 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Apr | 80° | 61° | 14% | 7:22 PM | 7:54 PM |
| May | 86° | 69° | 15% | 7:39 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 74° | 34% | 7:54 PM | 8:30 PM |
| Jul | 92° | 76° | 33% | 7:55 PM | 8:29 PM |
| Aug | 91° | 76° | 33% | 7:35 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Sep | 88° | 74° | 26% | 7:00 PM | 7:31 PM |
| Oct | 82° | 66° | 15% | 6:23 PM | 6:55 PM |
| Nov | 73° | 56° | 13% | 4:55 PM | 5:29 PM |
| Dec | 68° | 50° | 14% | 4:51 PM | 5:27 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Jacksonville Nas (6.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| JAX Jacksonville International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| UST Northeast Florida Regional Airport | 32 mi | 50 min |
| GNV Gainesville Regional Airport | 58 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 125 mi | 2 hr 40 min |
| Tampa | 172 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Atlanta | 285 mi | 5 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Jacksonville; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 254 Alta Mar Dr, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, USA
- Where
- Ponte Vedra Beach · 18 miles southeast of central Jacksonville
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In Jacksonville
- One of 139 wedding venues we list · 2 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (904) 285-5552
- Website
- Visit site
From The Yards's website
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Around Ponte Vedra Beach
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 2 within 3 mi, 21 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 8 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Jacksonville Beach
Distances are straight-line from The Yards; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Jacksonville.
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