Epworth By The Sea is a hotel destination wedding venue in St. Simons Island, United States, hosting 0 to 140 guests.

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Epworth By TheSea

Epworth By The Sea is a historic riverside retreat on St.

01 · In a sentence

Epworth By The Sea in St. Simons Island.

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.

02 · On record

What Epworth By The Sea has put in writing.

Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. They say they host weddings here.

Capacity
Ceremony, seated
140 guestssource

• Terry Thomas Covered Pavilion: $3,000 (Includes chair rental. Seats 140 guests.)

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Staying over
Room types
7 listedsource

Deluxe Queen Room

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The ceremony
Chapel on site
Yessource

At the heart of this cherished place stands Lovely Lane Chapel, an iconic sanctuary where vows are spoken and rings exchanged.

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Outdoor ceremony
Yessource

If an outdoor wedding is in your plans, Epworth has two scenic and serene spots within its 100-acre campus.

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Indoor option if it rains
Yessource

• Lovely Lane Lawn Wedding: $3,000(Lovely Lane Chapel reserved as back up)

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Religious ceremonies
Christian and United Methodistsource

For generations, Epworth by the Sea has been impacting individuals, families, and groups by providing a premier Christian Conference, Wedding, Retreat & Vacation Center.

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Food and drink
Kitchen on site
Yessource

Our catering staff is ready to meet the needs of your reception, bridesmaids’ luncheon or rehearsal dinner.

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Money
Price
US$500 to US$3,000 venue feesource

• Wright Prayer Tower: $500 (Seats 18 guests)

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Venue fee
US$3,000source

• Lovely Lane Chapel :$3,000 (Seats 120 guests)

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Included
Chair rental, 1 hour of rehearsal time and 3 hours the day of the ceremony for set up, ceremony and clean upsource

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.

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House rules
Music until
10:00 PMsource

Additional policies: Entertainment must conclude by 10:00 PM.

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Getting there
Nearest airport
BQK, 15 min by carsource
The spaces
Event spaces
Banquet roomsource

Meeting/banquet facilities

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Indoors or out
Bothsource

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.

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Setting
Coastal, historic, elegantsource

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.

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03 · What sets it apart

4 our own notes.

Note 01

On-site chapel plus outdoor ceremony space with indoor backup, seating up to 140

Note 02

Venue fee from 500 to 3,000 USD, including chair rental and 1 hour of rehearsal time

Note 03

Three hours on the ceremony day covering set up, ceremony and clean up

Note 04

In-house catering and seven guest room types on the property

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08 · Questions

Asked along the way.

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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A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.