Why 9 Aviles is the Best

The All-5-Star Difference

In a city full of beautiful wedding venues, one distinction places 9 Aviles in a category entirely its own: we are the only wedding venue in St. Augustine with an all-5-star rating. Not an average of 4.8. Not "mostly" five stars. Every. Single. Review.

That's not an accident. It's the result of an obsessive commitment to every couple's experience — from the first phone call to the last dance of the night. When you book with 9 Aviles, you're not just reserving a space. You're gaining a team that takes your day as personally as you do.

Couples tell us the same thing over and over: "We didn't know a wedding could feel this effortless." That's the goal. And the reviews prove we're delivering it, every time.

What "All-Inclusive" Truly Means Here

The term "all-inclusive" gets thrown around a lot in the wedding industry. At 9 Aviles, it means something specific: everything is truly included, curated, coordinated, and managed by people who know this venue inside and out.

No scrambling to find vendors. No wondering if your caterer and DJ have worked together before. No surprise invoices the week before your wedding. Just one streamlined experience, handled by people who've done this many times at this exact venue.

A Setting That Does the Work For You

9 Aviles sits on Aviles Street — the oldest continuously occupied street in the United States. Our building's exposed brick, weathered coquina stone, wooden beams, and 100+ year history create a natural beauty that no amount of rental décor can replicate.

This matters for your budget and your photos. Many couples at generic event spaces spend thousands trying to transform a blank-slate room into something beautiful. At 9 Aviles, the beauty is already there. You add your flowers, your people, and your love — and the space does the rest.

Your guests also get the full St. Augustine experience — historic cobblestone streets, world-class restaurants, ghost tours, and Florida's oldest city just steps from the venue door.

Purpose-Built for Intimate Weddings

Most venues that accommodate 200 guests will also take your 30-person wedding — and charge you the same overhead while you rattle around in a room built for crowds. 9 Aviles was designed from the ground up for intimate celebrations of 50 guests or fewer.

That means the room feels full and alive. Every guest feels close to you. The dance floor is the right size. The catering is calibrated for your count. Nothing is awkward or undersized or overwhelming.

Intimate doesn't mean small — it means intentional. And 9 Aviles has perfected the intimate wedding experience in a way that larger venues simply cannot match.

Transparent Pricing — No Hidden Fees, Ever

One thing that separates 9 Aviles from the competition is our radical pricing transparency. What you see is what you pay. There are no:

• ✗Hidden venue fees that appear after you sign
• ✗Required spending minimums on food and beverage
• ✗Mandatory gratuity percentages stacked on top
• ✗Surprise service charges on your final invoice
• ✗Rental fees for things you assumed were included

The only thing not included is the alcohol — which you purchase yourself from any retailer, saving you significantly compared to venues with mandatory bar minimums. Our packages cover everything else, and the price we quote you is the price you pay.

Owners On-Site, Every Single Event

Dave and Christy are not just the owners of 9 Aviles — they are your day-of coordinators, your point of contact throughout planning, and the people who will be standing in the venue making sure everything is perfect while you get ready.

You'll never show up to your wedding and meet a stranger who was assigned to your event. The people who sold you the venue are the people running your wedding day. That level of personal accountability is rare — and it's a big reason why our reviews look the way they do.

"Our experience with Christy at 9 Aviles was better than we could have ever imagined. She is the best!" — Pablo Ferrari

Choose the Package That Fits Your Vision

We offer several all-inclusive options so you can find the perfect fit:

Each package is all-inclusive, fully coordinated, and designed specifically for the intimate scale that makes 9 Aviles special.