The Ribault Club Reviews

I have been lucky enough to DJ and MC for a few weddings at this incredible historic venue. I have also attended several weddings there as guest. I DJ-ed there again this past Saturday and it was a truly magical night. The venue features a number of great indoor and outdoor areas for dancing, eating, cocktail, etc. The dining hall is gorgeous with ample seating for groups large and small. The trees and nearby marsh are a photographic goldmine for capturing lifelong memories on film. The staff are a pleasure to deal with. Huge kudos to Summer, one of their in-house planners, for making sure my most recent event was nothing short of perfect.

I could go on but rest assured that Ribault Club is truly a premier wedding and event venue in Northeast Florida!

From when I first stumbled across photos of The Ribault Club, I knew this was where I wanted to have our wedding. Guests could not stop raving about how perfect and how unique of a setting it is! The areas for getting ready were perfect for my bridal party, and the groomsmen even had their own space with a bar to get ready in. Marie was great in assisting my husband and I with all of our logistics and was there throughout our wedding day to ensure everything was how it needed to be! My husband and I cannot recommend The Ribault Club enough!

My husband and I fell in love with the Ribault Club's historic Old Florida charm the moment we checked it out. From the old oaks draped in Spanish moss to the palms and the SPACE that this beautiful venue offers, we were never disappointed. The staff at the Ribault Club was just as amazing as the property itself and were easily one of the best vendors to work with. Marie, Madi, and Haley did an outstanding job of communicating, helping, and truly going above and beyond to make our day absolutely wonderful. Our guests are still commenting on what a magical night we had and how absolutely breathtaking our ceremony and reception were (both out back).

We had our wedding at The Ribault Club on a Friday and it was even more perfect than we could have hoped. From our initial tour of the venue, it was love at first sight. We visited multiple times between that initial visit and our big day and were awe-struck by the natural beauty and the Old Florida feel of the estate every single time. The grand oak was the idyllic backdrop for our ceremony, and the ballroom was a lovely setting for our reception.

We were looking for a venue that was both affordable and gorgeous, and The Ribault Club fit the bill flawlessly. We loved being able to pick our own vendors (hello, taco bar!) and having enough space to dance the night away. They also provided all of our tables and chairs, which really helped us in keeping the cost and additional vendor involvement to a minimum.

The staff was always professional and warm to us. We mainly worked with Marie, Madi, and Deborah, who were all welcoming and accommodating. Emails and phone calls were always answered promptly. They were flexible with us and did their best to ensure our day went exactly as we pictured it.

And last but not least, our day-of coordinator, Summer, knocked it out of the park. We went with the in-house coordination and it was one of the best decisions we made. She was so attentive and ensured our special day ran smoothly from start to finish. Her knowledge of the venue and her experience in wedding coordination were apparent from day one. We could not have had such a perfect, stress-free experience without her, and we are beyond grateful for her and the whole Ribault Club staff.

If you’re considering The Ribault Club as your wedding venue, you can’t go wrong with them. The grounds alone guarantee a gorgeous wedding and their staff will make sure you have a beautiful, unique day!

Years ago, I visited Ribault Club for a wedding and knew that was the venue I wanted to have my special day. It was the second venue my husband and I viewed together and he fell in love with it as well! Maddie was awesome to work with and flexible when we needed some additional tables the day of. Thank you to Ribault Club! I can't imagine our wedding taking place anywhere else!

Although we didn't end up going with this vendor due to distance, the venue tour was amazing and the price was even better. We had the option of having our wedding ceremony in the back lawn under beautiful oak trees and then moving into one of their two dining rooms for the reception dinner. It was really a perfect venue with its classic look and beautiful riverfront views. I have recommended this facility to a friend who is currently looking for a venue.

Wonderful! Angie was the best!

The Ribault Club Is THE Place To Get Married At! My Husband And I Loved The Old Southern Feel And Charm! The Staff Went Above And Beyond Too Make Our Day Special!

My husband and I absolutely loved this venue for our wedding ceremony and reception! We knew right away that it was the place we wanted to get married at. We loved the big oak tree in the back, and we loved all the greenery outside, as well as the simplicity inside. It was exactly what we wanted and we couldn't have been happier! The staff was also really great and a big help!

Chrissy at the Ribault is wonderful. We were married shortly after Hurricane Irma and she did everything she could to make sure power was back on and the grounds were cleaned up. I left my flash drive there after the reception and she saved it for me knowing it was important. The venue is breathtaking with the big oak tree and the outside dance floor we rented. I was able to piece our wedding together exactly the way we wanted it and Ribault didn't give us any problems.

The Ribault Club managers and staffing were absolutely amazing. They were very responsive and professional, and helped plan during the set up meeting when my coordinator didn't show up. It was a BEAUTIFUL venue!!

Ribault Club is beautiful inside and outside. I could not have dreamed up a better venue. The staff is also extremely helpful and super sweet. Chrissy went above and beyond to make sure my vision was met.

The Ribault Club was the perfect place for our wedding! First place we visited, and we booked later that day! We chose to marry in front of the house, opposed to the popular tree backdrop. It was beautiful! The staff was flexible with everyone we hired to pull off our special day and the second floor was spacious and comfortable for myself and my bridesmaids to get ready in!

We found the Ribault Club to be the perfect location for our outdoor wedding in early November, 110+ guests. There was ample space for the bridal party to get ready. Ceremony under the tree was perfect. Lorna was our contact, she was fabulous and clearly had a handle on everything.

When weather became a challenge, the variety of rooms made for great backups. Lorna worked well with our vendors (brought our own alcohol, Chef's Garden for catering, Brooke Raulerson and Aubri Bleil at Artistic Florist for floral and day-of planning, Christina Karst Photography, St. John's Illuminations lit the trees and dance floor, and Casey Powell and Sara Jane Maples at Modern Classic Beauty for hair and makeup) and she gave good advice and structure at our pre-wedding meeting. Ultimately, our guests were blown away with the beautiful setting.

Cons: roads to the island were a challenge.

Pros: Gorgeous, ambiance, size, indoor/outdoor, historic, natural, southern charm, flexible and accommodating.

Thank you to all the staff at The Ribault Club for helping to make my daughters wedding amazing!!!! Love the club, love the grounds - great private location for our special day!!!!

Venue was fantastic!! All the guests at my daughter's wedding loved it!!

In my opinion, the Ribault Club is hands down the most beautiful ceremony and reception spot in the Jacksonville area. The location on the marsh, the giant oak trees and spanish moss, and the historical/vintage appeal of the club are just unmatched. We had wanted our venue and reception to have a romantic, timeless, and vintage feel, and the Ribault Club totally delivered - the location and venue were ah-mazing! (However - one thing to note is that all of this natural beauty and intimate-ness does come at a slight cost - the venue is pretty far off the beaten path, and it may require you to provide transportation for your guests, depending on their familiarity with the area and whether they'll have rental cars...We used school buses from Patten Transportation, and everyone enjoyed the scenic drive to the Club).

A huge benefit of the Club is the ability to totally create your own vision - there are hardly any limitations on what decorations you can and can't bring (as I found with other vendors). The ability to bring in your own caterer is huge - not just in terms of choosing the perfect menu that suits your personality and vision, but also in terms of value. It's just so much more flexible and affordable than a hotel-type menu with a food and beverage minimum. Another big plus is the Ribault Club's in-house wedding planner, Lorna, who was truly a godsend for us. We planned the wedding from DC, and we were so grateful for Lorna's experience and suggestions (for vendors, day-of scheduling, everything) and her take-charge attitude on the wedding day. She kept things on schedule and running smoothly.

We are still hearing rave reviews about our wedding from our guests now - everyone was totally charmed by the Ribault Club and its natural beauty. Cannot say enough about how gorgeous our wedding was!! You can also see our wedding here: http://www.stylemepretty.com/florida-weddings/2013/05/10/northern-florida-destination-wedding-from-threaded-together-photography/

My husband and I really wanted a rustic outdoor themed wedding. We were going for the "Vintage wine country theme" and with this venue I think we pulled it off. The gorgeous tree out back is where we said our "I do's" and the pictures were breathtaking. I loved the look and feel of this venue and the southern vibe. Lorna and the rest of the coordinating staff were very easy to work with. I got married on a Friday (my choice) and what a great thing...they offered a cheaper rate! I would highly recommend this venue...so many things you can do with it!

Beautiful location inside and out. You can definitely save on decorations since the natural foliage is so beautiful itself.

The Ribault Club is one of the finest facilities available here in Jacksonville. My guest were awed by the location and the beautiful clubhouse. The rooms were in perfect condition and invoked the "old Southern Charm" that we were striving to achieve for the reception. There are no words to express the praise and respect I have for the staff at the club. Lorna, their wedding coordinator, was invaluable to us in planning every aspect of the wedding and she satisfied every request we had. The week before the wedding she handled every detail so that all we had to do was enjoy ourselves. If you are looking for a professional, caring and enjoyable facilitly to work with, the Ribault Club is the perfect place for you.

The Ribault Club is beautiful! You have a lot of space to make the wedding however you want. It looks stunning with few decorations or a lot. I had an outside wedding planner but the staff was always very helpful and we had the wedding set up how WE wanted it with no problems. Everyone loved it!

You can't go wrong. This is a beautiful setting. It was perfect for our wedding. You might want to get transportation though, as it is a hike from hotels :)

I received so many compliments on my venue, it truly makes for a unique wedding experience for you and your guests! We live in St. Augustine, FL and spent the first year of our engagement just visiting and researching venues but our hearts were instantly captivated by the Ribault Club. It creates natural beauty so you save money not needing to "spruce things up" with decorations and it makes for unbelievable photos. The Ribault Club will always have a special place in our hearts and we plan to visit it every year to remember the best day of our life for a romantic picnic on the grounds.

The Ribault Club was the perfect setting for our wedding! Maggie and Aurora both helped to make our special day just that, special. Maggie worked so hard and fixed all the little situations that came up without me even knowing! Everything stayed on time and beautiful. We really appreciate all of Maggie and Aurora's hard work!