This is where I had my wedding reception, and I loved everything about it. This historic home is located downtown St. Augustine, right across from the water. The owner renovated the inside so that it's got modern amenities and sleeps six people comfortably. The first time we visited the place, it was like an awakening. It was the PERFECT place for my husband and I to get have our wedding. Of course, we had 85 guests, so the ceremony had to be elsewhere, but this was perfect for the reception. It was the perfect size for everyone to move around freely and still have a small dance floor. Also the price is crazy good. You will NOT find a more reasonable deal in town. Bring in your own vendors and you can create a fabulous wedding on a modest budget. I'm not just saying that because I am the proud bride. I'm saying it because it's a recession and fabulous doesn't normally come cheap. And I don't throw the word FABULOUS around breezily. I'm deadly serious. Anyway, you get the place in all it's charm for three days and two nights. Then you can rent it for an extra day for a good price. And really, you just have to get rid of your trash because they clean and do laundry for you. How is that not perfect? Go there because it made my very special day amazing. read more

The Sanchez House - View from Bridge Street. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida

The Sanchez House is a romantic venue that we rented for our St. Augustine wedding this past January. When originally searching for a wedding venue we had a few must-haves, which included a location with historical character, in driving distance from Orlando, and located in a town where out-of-state visitors could enjoy exploring. And so we focused in on St. Augustine. I had a good gut instinct about the Sanchez House from the moment I discovered them online, and I must shamelessly admit that I stalked the websites of every couple who had their wedding at the Sanchez House. We quickly booked a visit to the Sanchez House, because they are only able to hold 12 weddings a year due to being zoned in a residential area. We met with the owner, Blake, who shared with us the history of the home, gave tips from other weddings held on the premise, and shared some of his favorite vendors. When we experienced the venue in person, we fell even more in love with the charm that was evident around every corner of the house! The SH offers a brick courtyard, artificial turf front lawn, large gathering room, dining room, kitchen, office, two bedrooms, small one-car garage, and an attic. Not only can you hold your wedding events at the house, but you are able to stay there, as well. This allowed us and our bridal party, 6 in total, to stay at the house. So convenient! After booking the Sanchez House, we decided to extend our celebration into an entire weekend. Our events spanned from 50 to 90 guests, and SH accommodates them comfortably. The house is in an excellent location by the bay and walking distance to historic St. George Street. At the SH, we were able to select our own vendors. We held our ceremony in the courtyard which transformed to the dance floor. The front lawn was donned with a heated tent and tables on the coldest Florida winter day. It even snowed lightly! Guests had the chance to mingle throughout the house in the dining room, gathering room, and balcony. I would note that the parking around the SH can be challenging, but we gave plenty of parking options for guests through our wedding website and social media, and suggested our guests to stay at one of the nearby hotels or bed & breakfasts. I highly recommend the Sanchez House for any couple looking for an intimate St. Augustine venue! read more

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I had the pleasure of attending a wedding here recently. Except for the frigid cold temps that weekend(by no fault of SH), it was a beautiful and intimate location to hold a weekend long wedding celebration. According to my friends who got married, they were able to rent the house for their festivities, stay there AND pick all their own vendors. Love, LOVE the freedom of that option and not being tied down to a vendor you are feeling MEH about. Guests were free to mingle both on the first floor and on the 2nd floor in the cozier sitting room with a balcony overlooking the outdoor courtyard. Because it was so chilly outside, there was a heated tent on the premises for guest to warm up but everyone still busted a move outside to the tunes courtesy of the DJ. The foliage lined brick courtyard was simple yet breathtaking for the wedding ceremony and it was amazing how quickly they transformed the area to a dancefloor. And the lights that were strung looked like twinkling stars in photos... The Sanchez House is close to the water yet centrally located and within walking distance to all of Downtown St. Augustine and all of the touristy sights. If you are either having an event here or attending one, I would suggest making a weekend out of it and enjoying all of what St. Augustine has to offer. read more

Just had our daughter's wedding at this amazing venue and we couldn't have asked for anything better. We had this beautiful house for three days, had rehearsal and wedding and it was better than she ever dreamed. My new son-in-law's family said it reminded them of their homes in Portugal! Over 130 people attended and although some stood during the ceremony, everyone spread out between the two courtyards during the reception and had plenty of room! I would recommend this venue to any bride! House is beautiful, the owner is great to work with, and there are great places on and around to make fabulous pictures!!! read more

The Sanchez House - This photo was taken from the balcony during the reception. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - St. Augustine, Florida