FAQs

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Which airport should I fly into?

Answer

There are 3 choices... The Jacksonville airport is about 1 hour away from St Augustine. Orlando airport will have more flight options, but more traffic, about 2 hours away. Sanford airport is the smallest. Affordable plane tickets are found here, but dates are not as flexible. About 1.5 hours away.

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Will there be a place to park?

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There is a parking lot directly in front of the barracks, next to the parade field. Once that lot is full, there is parking directly behind the barracks on Charlotte Street.

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Open bar, drinks?

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We will have an open bar for the first few hours, then it becomes a cash bar. $2 beers, $3 wine.

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Will the ceremony and reception be inside or outside?

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The ceremony will be on the Matanzas River on the parade field in front of the barracks. The cocktail hour will be outside/inside in the barracks garden and hall. The reception will be inside/outside. We will be mostly outside on grass and cobblestone, so consider your shoe choice!

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Can I walk to the venue?

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If you stay south of the Lions Bridge, the venue is walking distance. North of the bridge is a little far, but still walking distance.

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Are kids invited?

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All kids are welcome. We will have a kid friendly atmosphere... we have 4 ourselves! If you live locally, we encourage you to leave the kids at home! Most of our family is traveling from the Northeast or South Florida! We know when you travel out of town, you will likely bring your kids.

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What is the St Francis Barracks?

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The barracks were constructed between 1724 and 1755 by monks of the Order of St. Francis, to replace a series of wooden buildings which had been destroyed by fire. The barracks were turned into a military structure by the British in 1763, after Florida became a British possession at the conclusion of the French and Indian War. It has been used by the Florida National Guard since 1930.