My husband and I are wedding photographers in Northeast Florida, so we have the opportunity to…read morephotograph numerous wedding venues within the area -- but without a doubt, The Glen Venue is our absolute favorite venue. Not only is it a beautiful location, but it just feels like home! Photographing the venue is always a pleasure and there's always something new to work with! Not to mention, the owners (Magi & Lin) are the nicest people you will ever meet. True believers in Southern hospitality! They have a care for their clients unlike most wedding vendors, which is why we adore them so much! There are two houses on the property, The Mathias & The Linwood. (The Linwood being my favorite.) The homes were built in the 1800s and have remained in the family ever since. The Glen Venue serves not only as a wedding venue, but a working nursery as well. If you're in the market for a wedding venue, tour this property. You are guaranteed to fall in love.

As of now, I've had the pleasure of attending two separate weddings at the Glen Venue. Both took…read moreplace in early spring at the different houses on the property. As an attendee, the events were beautiful. The Glen Venue possesses a classically southern setting, rampant with lush undergrowth, magnolia trees, and live oaks. It's just lovely!

My brother got married here and everything was beautiful from the reception area in the barn to the…read moreceremony down by the lake! The entire barn is air conditioned which was an added bonus and there was plenty of room for everyone!

From the owner: An Wedding & Special Event space like no other currently offering special pricing. Book your tour…read moretoday and see where your beautiful memories could be made! Where Luxury Meets Rustic - The Barn at Lakeside Ranch is located in Hawthorne FL on a private 40 acre lake. The fully air-conditioned barn is 11,000 sq ft offering a large reception space, full prep kitchen, 8 restrooms, an exquisite Bridal Parlor and Groom's Lounge.

Spent Mother's Day weekend with family here, rented a 6 person cabin. The cabin was lovely but I'll…read moreprobably rent 2 next time, 6 people and 1 bathroom is challenging. The beds were supposed to be queen but they were smaller than my queen at home. Plenty of cooking supplies, full size fridge is very nice. Really enjoyed the 11th Hour band on Saturday night, and bingo on Sunday night. A great place for families, if a little expensive. It's very clean, both inside the cabin and everyplace else. I suggest a rug or mat for the front door, it was pouring down rain when we checked in, we used a bedroom rug. So nice to have a place where pets are welcome. Thanks for a great time, we will be back. Ingrid Wright

Second and last time we will come to Island Oaks. The facility itself is nice and clean. However,…read morewe paid $170 a night last weekend 3/6-3/8 and will never go back. One of the main reasons we went was to enjoy the pool. On Friday night the pool and hot tub were full of unsupervised children. The hot tub clearly states 18 and older, yet nobody was out there to enforce this. Also stated kids should not be left at pool alone. Parents were inside at the bar while the kids ran crazy around the place. Saturday was much worse. We got to the pool around 11:00 am and all the chairs were taken up. Most just had a towel thrown on them. Then a large group came in and set their coolers right on the edge of the pool. They also had a very large speaker that they put on full blast with their own music. On top of that, they continued to pull drink after drink from the cooler. Later, they ate sandwiches and chips all while in the pool! At 2:00 pm another group came in and pulled out there large speaker and played on the other end of the pool. Now there was the two groups music plus the resort music playing. The second group also brought a dog in. Turns out both groups were not staying at the resort!!! They were there on day passes. They come in and stay all day and into the evening to watch the band. We were at the pool for four hours before we gave up. During that time, one guy who worked for the resort walked around and never said anything to these obnoxious groups that were obviously breaking the rules. Additionally, nobody came back to the chairs that just had towels lying on them! Other families left because of the swearing and a few mentioned the "F" words on people's hat and t-shirts as something they did not appreciate their kids seeing. It is a shame because this used to be a family friendly resort. Now, they allow the locals to come in and take it over. With the prices they charge for the sites, you should have to be staying there to enjoy the facilities. We will never book there again and ran into at least four other campers that said the same thing.

My brother got married here. It was beautiful. The reception was great. The rehearsal was great…read more The building is beautiful. The venue is amazing with plenty of room.

If you're looking for something truly unique in Jacksonville, The Cove Social Club is such a hidden…read moregem! Located in a 101-year-old building that used to be an A&P grocery store, this space perfectly blends history, creativity, and community. I love that so much of the original architecture has been preserved -- and the fact that it was designed by a woman architect back in the day makes it even more special. The Cove offers so much: daily coffee service, cooking and cake-decorating classes in "The Lab," yoga and meditation on Wellness Wednesdays, Social Sundays focused on mindfulness and connection, and even Art & Wine nights where you can sip, snack, and paint while listening to live music. They're also about to open Sticks & Stones, a private cigar club next door that will be available to members -- it's going to be such a great addition to the experience. The next membership cohort begins November 1st, and spots are limited to just 150 members to keep things community-focused and personal. They also host networking events, lectures, and business education workshops, so it's a great mix of social and professional. Whether you come for a coffee, an event, or to meet new people, The Cove Social Club is one of those places that makes you feel instantly connected and inspired.

We recently had an Art & Wine event at the Affluent Concierge for our good friend's birthday. Our…read moregroup had a fabulous time creating paintings and being pampered with lovely decor, enjoyable music, nice wine and delicious appetizers by our wonderful host, Nicole and her assistant, Sherlock. Our art experience included all the necessary art supplies and the privilege being guided through the creative process by our awesome art instructor, Mia. Mia was knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. She spent time with each one of us, explaining techniques and offering tips and motivation. The Affluent Concierge provided a unique and delightful experience, with great attention to detail and heartwarming personal touches. Thank you, Nicole, Mia and Mr. Sherlock, we look forward to our next event!

I recently held a birthday party at The Experience venue. The event was spectacular. The venue…read morewas perfect, we had a DJ and the acoustic sound was great with no issues of it being too loud. The bar was fully functional and had plenty of space. There is efficient parking and the garage doors add a great feature aesthetically and functionally. I also had a great experience with the owner, who was very accomodating and made sure we had sufficient access to what we needed. We had about 75 in attendance and did not need for more space. I would personally recommend The Experience hands down.

From the owner: Welcome to The Experience, where history meets modern elegance in the heart of Jacksonville's…read morehistoric Riverside neighborhood. Our 2000 sqft event space was once home to an old ambulance company, and it has been transformed into a unique and versatile venue for all your special occasions.

Great experience! Food was delicious and well priced. Very cute atmosphere and the service was…read moregreat. The staff made us some mocktails not on the menu. I wish the fans were stronger or there was more shade in the florida heat because we were so so hot. Would return late at night so it's cooled down.

We rented Visors for a holiday party and it was a blast. The staff members were very attentive and…read morewere very friendly. The food and the drinks were fantastic. I would absolutely love to rent it out again next year!

This is a great activity place for a large group of people. They will have you play various games…read morefor an hour that come from famous game shows such as Family Feud. It can be nerve wracking sometimes because all games have a short time limit that you can answer or complete an activity. We had a gals vs guys team and the guys ended up winning this time.

This place was tons of fun! Came here for a work event and had a great time. Their staff is…read moreawesome. Leelee was our host and she along with her producer kept everything running smooth. They were hilarious. Our package was family feud, wheel of fortune and price is right all in 1. They also offer another package that is more physical games. The other half of our group did that one.

We actually used the larger venue the Eluxe, and I was so pleased with how everything came out. My…read morehusband's birthday celebration was on point thanks to her and my vendors. DJ services 904-536-4281. Bartending services 904-859-6271 Cakes by Publix and Nothing bundt cakes. Photography by AOM management 904-728-2664, Everything for the most part came out beautiful. Thank you again Ms. Evelyn for making his special day a special evening!

Great place to have a function! Clean, neat and convenient. Evelyn was wonderful to deal with and…read morevery straightforward, no hidden fees or regulations. The price was right! The tables, chairs and linens were great quality.