WEDDING
A Foodie ’ s Paradise
WEDDING
The Wedding Authority 75 King St ., Ste . 114 , St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.826.0462 www . theweddingauthority . com The Wedding Authority offers full-service Wedding Coordinating , a Chapel , and a Historical Courtyard . Professional , and experienced Notary , Minister and Wedding Coordinators are available to make your day all you can imagine . Ceremonies in the Courtyard of the Lightner Museum can accommodate up to 100 guests and our Amore Chapel Ceremonies up to 50 guests .
Uncorked Occasions
904.885.0043 www . uncorkedoccasions . com Let ’ s pop some bubbly and toast your occasion ! Uncorked Occasions is based out of historic St . Augustine , Florida and specializes in Event Coordination & Consulting . No matter what the occasion – large or small , social or business , near or far – Uncorked Occasions will deliver a sincere , professional and unique event experience . They offer various levels of coordination services and strive to fulfill the detailed needs of every client with passion , efficiency and personality .
WEDDING SERVICES
Blue Water Jewelers 500 Anastasia Blvd ., St . Augustine FL 32080 904.829.5855 www . bluewater-jewelers . com Blue Water Jewelers has been serving the St . Augustine community with affordable prices and unique jewelry design since 2006 . It is their mission to provide fine quality jewelry and the best possible service to everyone . They are a family owned operation and are known for offering the world ’ s most beautiful cut diamonds directly from the diamond capital of the world in Antwerp , Belgium . Blue Water Jewelers is also a proud partner with Breitling Watches and Forevermark Diamonds .
Hopcraft Collective 24 Cathedral Pl ., # 404 , St . Augustine , FL 32084 904.217.4002 www . HopcraftCollective . com Hopcraft Collective is a team of passionate hair and makeup artists dedicated to crafting premium , on location , beauty experiences , specializing in weddings and events ! We also have a first of its kind , beauty lounge located in downtown St . Augustine . The lounge is available for everything from brides looking for a one-of-a-kind place to get ready on their big day to corporate groups looking to host a unique beauty centered event !
By Design Catering BDC Meals 900 Anastasia Blvd ., Unit F , St . Augustine , FL 32080 904.679.5177 www . bydesigncatering . com Meal Prep Delivery & creating customized menus for weddings , bridal showers and much more . By Design works closely with clients providing great service above and beyond your expectations .
Life and Love Studio 904.687.3437 www . lifeandlovestudio . com St . Augustine photographer and videographer who specialize in weddings and portraits . This husbandand-wife team works together to capture life ’ s unique moments .
Dining Inside or Out
Along with year-round fresh seafood , locally grown produce , and spicy dishes featuring the destination ’ s signature datil pepper , the cultural influences of more than 450 years of history — Spanish , Greek , Minorcan , British and French — combined with traditional southern cuisine make Florida ’ s Historic Coast a “ must-do ” for food fans .
A Foodie ’ s Paradise
On Florida ’ s Historic Coast , dining is a topic of major interest to visitors and locals alike . Fortunately , there ’ s much to discuss .
From elegant upscale dining to laidback bistros and family-style food fests , there ’ s something here for every palate and budget .
St . Augustine is the nation ’ s oldest city and while its history is obviously fascinating , it ’ s easy to overlook the fact that food has been prepared here longer than in any other community . More than 450 years of daily cooking has provided plenty of time to master the culinary arts . Plus , the mixing of cultures and recipes has created a spicy combination of tastes and textures that are unique to the American experience . For more than 200 years , the daily fare here featured the flavors of Spain and the Caribbean . Low country Gullah and West African favorites , along with a dash of Greek flavor were added to the pot . Then , traditional Southern cooking got mixed in and , more recently , innovative trends like Asian fusion . Farm-to-table continues to grow in popularity here with many restaurants acquiring meat , dairy and vegetable ingredients directly from local growers . In fact , St . Augustine was an
innovator in this approach to food preparation . The nearby farming areas centered on the town of Hastings were created by Henry Flagler in the 1880s to ensure the guests at his upscale hotels received only the freshest food .
Of course , fresh seafood has always been a mainstay of local dining here . In fact , by feeding fried shrimp to tens of thousands of wartime trainees , St . Augustine is credited with creating the nationwide demand for the tasty crustacean . This year , “ wild-caught shrimp ” was named the city ’ s official seafood . And to spice it all up , the fiery datil pepper that plays an important role in local cuisine is only cultivated on Florida ’ s Historic Coast .
So when it comes to dining here , the choices are uniquely tantalizing . Here are some suggestions .
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