Jacksonville planner-only waterfront wedding venue for micro weddings and luxury intimate events.

We are not a full-service wedding company. We are a planner-first venue partner: your team owns design + vendor stack + client experience. We provide the private waterfront site and infrastructure standards.

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Located near Black Hammock Island (BHI), Jax Sunset Wedding Venue is built for Northeast Florida wedding planners serving Jacksonville, Amelia Island, and surrounding coastal markets.

Planner-Only Wedding Venue Model in Jacksonville, FL

1) You bring the couple

All leads are planner-led. Couples book through approved planners only.

2) You run the wedding

Planner owns timeline, vendor communication, rehearsal flow, and day-of management.

3) We provide the venue platform

Private waterfront site, access rules, utilities baseline, and event compliance framework.

Venue Fee Structure (Planner Channel)

Mock-up pricing to validate model. Final numbers can be tuned.

Weekday Micro

$3,200 site fee

Mon–Thu
Up to 50 guests
5-hour event window
Planner + insured vendors required

Friday/Sunday Signature

$5,900 site fee

Fri or Sun
Up to 80 guests
8-hour access window
Planner manages all operations

Saturday Premium

$7,800 site fee

Saturday prime slot
Up to 100 guests
10-hour access window
Enhanced setup/teardown buffer

Vendor Policy & Revenue Strategy

Required Vendor Categories

Restroom trailer provider
Tent/rental provider
Licensed bartending (if alcohol)
Waste/cleanup crew
Planner with day-of lead onsite

Monetization Options

Preferred list rebate: negotiated referral fee per booked vendor
Venue operations fee: flat per-event facility/infrastructure fee
Outside-vendor buyout: fee if planner uses non-preferred vendor in restricted categories
Damage/security hold: refundable deposit to protect site

What Planners Get

Distinctive Waterfront Backdrop

Sell a look your couples cannot get in a ballroom package venue.

Flexible Layout Control

You own layout and flow while still working inside clean venue standards.

High-Intent Guest Experience

Micro-wedding scale keeps events premium and easier to execute.

Premium Evening Ambience

Sunset + waterfront + lighting creates premium perceived value.

Planner FAQ

Do you work directly with couples?

No. Bookings are planner-led in this model.

Can planners bring their own vendors?

Yes, with required categories and compliance docs satisfied.

Do you offer all-inclusive packages?

No. This model is intentionally planner-driven and vendor-flexible.

How do planners make margin?

Through planning fees, design services, and optional vendor relationships.

Planner Partner Intake

If you manage weddings in Northeast Florida and want planner-only access to this venue concept, request a partner review call.

Email: info@destinationsunsetjax.com
Phone: 904-626-8071
Response Time: Typically within 1 business day