Old world glamor…Art Deco architecture…famous St. Augustine history…if any of these phrases are bouncing around your wedding day vision board, then I have got the perfect venue for you! Right in the heart of downtown St. Augustine, in one of the town’s most noticeable buildings, is a hidden gem of an event space: The Treasury on the Plaza. This historic bank-turned-modern venue has everything you need to throw an unforgettable celebration. Keep reading to learn about why a Treasury on the Plaza wedding could be the right fit for you!
The Treasury on the Plaza is an iconic building in St. Augustine that has represented prosperity and wealth since opening in 1926. The six-story building was home to the city’s premier bank in the downtown historic district for over 87 years until it was lovingly converted into a private event venue in 2014. The renovation upgraded the building with many modern amenities while tenderly preserving historic features like the original 1920s marble flooring, eight stately Romanesque columns, and plenty of other details that still show off the venue’s authenticity today.
When you have your wedding at The Treasury on the Plaza, you’ll have exclusive access to every one of the venue’s unique spaces. You can utilize them however you so choose on your wedding day since yours will be the only celebration onsite for the day.
The Grand Ballroom is the historic primary event space with towering ceilings, ornate columns, and opulent architectural details. It’s a grand room that exudes the same prosperous and indulgent aesthetic that the original bank once did, setting the scene for a wedding full of grandeur and elegance. At the far end of the Grand Ballroom sits the Vault Bar. Once the original marble vault of the vault was converted into a chic space to serve up delicious cocktails throughout your celebration. Couples who choose to host both their ceremony and reception at The Treasury on the Plaza will typically use The Grand Ballroom to host both, opting to have their coordination team flip the space while guests enjoy cocktail hour close by.
Other spaces available for use throughout your wedding day include the Exchange Gallery, a charming space that is perfect for cocktail hour or a buffet during dinner service. The Grand Foyer and Foyer Balcony are ideal for photo displays and personal decor, a gift table, a guest book, and any other special touches you envision for your wedding day.
Wondering where you can prepare for the main event? The Treasury on the Plaza has plenty of space for you, your partner, and your respective wedding parties to get ready. The Plaza Lounge is a luxurious suite with makeup stations, a lounge seating area, a kitchenette, and large mirrors. The Banker’s Lounge is warm and entertaining, with a TV, kitchenette, leather furniture, and a poker table.
The sheer opulence of The Treasury on the Plaza offers so many unique opportunities for wedding photos that are as grand as the venue space itself. Details like the marble columns, a bay window up on the Foyer Balcony, and other historic features are gorgeous backdrops for portraits full of romance and style. Even the front entrance of the building is great for some iconic pictures of you and your wedding parties!
When it comes to wedding details, The Treasury on the Plaza has everything you could possibly dream of for your perfect wedding day. They offer three unique packages. Including the Custom Wedding Package, the Eat, Drink, and Be Married Package, and the Intimate Wedding Package. Each one allows you to have as much or as little involvement as you choose throughout the planning process. However, every detail revolves around you and your unique vision!
Additionally, you can add on Special Effects packages to give your wedding experience even more glitz and glam, like fog machines, projections, sparkler cannons, and more.
The Treasury on the Plaza wedding venue is one of St. Augustine’s premier locations. Additionally, it has over 700 5-star reviews online for so many great reasons!
I would love, love, love to help you capture your wedding day at this iconic St. Augustine venue. Let’s chat soon so we can brainstorm all the ways we can make your Treasury on the Plaza wedding an unforgettable event!