Everything about our experience was so amazing, I'm not sure where to begin! I chose St. Augustine for its history, so the Villa Zorayda was a top choice for me right away. When compared to every single other venue in town (and I got price quotes from most, especially historic venues), the Villa Zorayda is very affordable. Not only that, but it is a gorgeous and unique venue with a fascinating history. Next, I started working with Olivia and Marcia. They are both so sweet and attentive. We communicated mostly via email, and they were very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the planning process. The venue fee includes their guidance as well as their services on the day of the ceremony, making it an even better value! We were able to bring in all our own staff, but used their recommended photographer, Ashley Graham, who I also highly recommend. They have a nice little room where you can put on your dress and get photos before the ceremony too. And the price includes a rehearsal! The only downsides I could see would be that only 20 seats can be provided due to the historic artifacts and you cannot have a reception there. However, we had 8 of our guests standing on the balcony during the ceremony, and they could hear everything perfectly and didn't mind it at all. Our entire experience exceeded expectations. I highly recommend the Villa Zorayda for your wedding!