Epworth By The Sea is a hotel destination wedding venue in St. Simons Island, United States, hosting 250 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$15,000 (our estimate).
Epworth By The Sea
Epworth By The Sea is a historic riverside retreat on St. Simons Island, Georgia, with an on-site chapel, outdoor ceremony options and indoor backup space for up to 140 seated guests.
About Epworth By The Sea
Epworth By The Sea is a historic riverside retreat on St. Simons Island, Georgia, with an on-site chapel, outdoor ceremony options and indoor backup space for up to 140 seated guests.
Venue fees run from 500 to 3,000 USD and include chair rental, one hour of rehearsal time, and three hours on the day of the ceremony for set up, ceremony and clean up.
In-house catering and seven room types (including a King Room with Balcony and Deluxe Queen Rooms sleeping up to four) keep the ceremony, reception and guest stays in one coastal setting, with Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK) an estimated 15 minutes away.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 250 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 140 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 235 rooms
- Sleeps
- 1,000 guests
- Room types
- 7 listed
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
The ceremony
- Chapel on site
- Yes
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
- Religious ceremonies
- Christian and United Methodist
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$15,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$500 to US$3,000 venue fee
- Venue fee
- US$3,000
- Included
- Chair rental, 1 hour of rehearsal time and 3 hours the day of the ceremony for set up, ceremony and clean up
House rules
- Exclusive use required
- No
- Music until
- 10:00 PM
- Pets
- No
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- BQK, 15 min by carAisle estimate
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, historic, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- No
- Gardens
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bring your own wine
- No
- Bar on site
- No
Venue highlights
- On-site chapel plus outdoor ceremony space with indoor backup, seating up to 140
- Venue fee from 500 to 3,000 USD, including chair rental and 1 hour of rehearsal time
- Three hours on the ceremony day covering set up, ceremony and clean up
- In-house catering and seven guest room types on the property
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- BQK · about 15 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into BQK.
- Direct line
- (912) 638-8688
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can be seated for the ceremony?+
The ceremony can seat up to 140 guests, with both indoor and outdoor options available and indoor backup in place.
What does the venue fee include?+
The venue fee (500 to 3,000 USD) includes chair rental, 1 hour of rehearsal time, and 3 hours on the day of the ceremony for set up, ceremony and clean up.
Is catering handled by the venue?+
Yes, Epworth By The Sea provides in-house catering.
Can guests stay on site?+
Yes. Room types include Deluxe Queen, Superior Queen, Standard King, Standard Room with 2 Queen Beds, Classic Double with 2 Queen Beds, King Room with Balcony, and a Standard King with sofa bed, with maximum occupancy of three or four depending on the room.
Is there a music or noise curfew?+
Yes, the noise curfew is 10:00 PM.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 250 guests
“Our largest dining room can accommodate seated banquets up to 250 guests.”
Read the source for seated dinnerCeremony, seated: 140 guests
“• Terry Thomas Covered Pavilion: $3,000 (Includes chair rental. Seats 140 guests.)”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 235 rooms
“There are 6 motels and 12 family apartments totaling 235 rooms, plus 22 youth cabins on site.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 1,000 guests
“Our 100-acre Methodist Retreat Center can accommodate up 1,000 overnight guests.”
Read the source for sleepsRoom types: 7 listed
“Deluxe Queen Room”
Read the source for room typesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“While Epworth has group accommodation options and commonly hosts wedding rehearsals and receptions, Lovely Lane Chapel can be utilized for just a wedding ceremony.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingChapel on site: Yes
“At the heart of this cherished place stands Lovely Lane Chapel, an iconic sanctuary where vows are spoken and rings exchanged.”
Read the source for chapel on siteOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“If an outdoor wedding is in your plans, Epworth has two scenic and serene spots within its 100-acre campus.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“• Lovely Lane Lawn Wedding: $3,000(Lovely Lane Chapel reserved as back up)”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsReligious ceremonies: Christian and United Methodist
“For generations, Epworth by the Sea has been impacting individuals, families, and groups by providing a premier Christian Conference, Wedding, Retreat & Vacation Center.”
Read the source for religious ceremoniesIn-house catering: Yes
“Our catering staff is ready to meet the needs of your reception, bridesmaids’ luncheon or rehearsal dinner.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBring your own wine: No
“Please note that Epworth by the Sea is a smoke-free and alcohol-free environment.”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: No
“Please note that Epworth by the Sea is a smoke-free and alcohol-free environment.”
Read the source for bar on sitePrice: US$500 to US$3,000 venue fee
“• Wright Prayer Tower: $500 (Seats 18 guests)”
Read the source for priceVenue fee: US$3,000
“• Lovely Lane Chapel :$3,000 (Seats 120 guests)”
Read the source for venue feeIncluded: Chair rental, 1 hour of rehearsal time and 3 hours the day of the ceremony for set up, ceremony and clean up
“The full payment is due up front with booking. This secures 1 hour of rehearsal time and 3 hours the day of the ceremony for set up, ceremony and clean up.”
Read the source for includedExclusive use required: No
“While Epworth has group accommodation options and commonly hosts wedding rehearsals and receptions, Lovely Lane Chapel can be utilized for just a wedding ceremony.”
Read the source for exclusive use requiredMusic until: 10:00 PM
“Additional policies: Entertainment must conclude by 10:00 PM.”
Read the source for music untilPets: No
“Other than registered service animals, pets are not permitted on Epworth’s grounds or in facilities.”
Read the source for petsStep-free access: Yes
“Additionally, each one of our meeting spaces is ADA compliant, making it easy for all guests to get the most out of their Epworth by the Sea experience.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“The octagon-shaped auditorium provides a soothing setting for large group meetings, wedding receptions and presentations.”
Read the source for reception indoorsIndoors or out: Both
“Whether your heart imagines a sunset ceremony along the quiet banks of the historic Frederica River or a classic lawn wedding framed by the Chapel’s timeless beauty, Epworth by the Sea provides the setting you have always dreamed of- peaceful, breathtaking and filled with meaning.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, historic, elegant
“Our gorgeous riverfront campus on St. Simons Island, Georgia, is a celebrated destination for groups, couples, and families in search of a peaceful environment for fellowship and community.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Open during the summer months, our outdoor swimming pool is perfect for cooling off on a hot day or lounging on the deck as you catch up with friends.”
Read the source for swimming poolBeach on foot: No
“Just minutes from the beach, Epworth’s extensive accommodations and beautiful coastal setting are ideal for family vacations or weekend getaways.”
Read the source for beach on footGardens: Yes
“Conveniently located near the Ellie Harvey Room, the VIP House is just a short stroll through the Moore Garden to Lovely Lane Chapel.”
Read the source for gardensHistoric building: Yes
“If you’re contemplating where to have a wedding on St. Simons Island, look no further than Epworth’s Lovely Lane Chapel, constructed in 1880.”
Read the source for historic building