Wedding Request Guidelines
 Please contact the Little Talbot Ranger Station (904.251.2320) with the
following information: the number of invited/anticipated guests, how many
vehicles, your planned event times, and proposed location (beachside,
picnic area, Big Talbot Bluffs, etc.). Allow sufficient time before the event
to work out any details, 2 to 3 months prior to the date is recommended.
 The wedding fee for outdoor weddings at Talbot Islands State Parks is
$50.00. This includes Amelia Island State Park, Big Talbot Island State
Park, and Little Talbot Island State Park. There is a separate event facility
located on Fort George Island Cultural State Park, the Ribault Clubhouse.
For events at the Ribault Clubhouse contact Cape Leisure at
theribaultclub.com or 904.251.1050. Other than the Ribault Club, there
are no indoor wedding facilities available.
 Park Entrance Fees vary by location and the wedding fee does not include
vehicle entrance fees. Little Talbot Island State Park is $5.00 per vehicle
(with up to 8 people per vehicle) and $4.00 for a single occupant vehicle.
The Bluffs on Big Talbot Island State Park is $3.00 per vehicle. Call
904.251.2320 for more information on park entrance fees for other
locations.
 Picnic Pavilions on Little Talbot Island State Park can be rented for $42.80
per pavilion. Each pavilion has a capacity of approximately 40 people and
contains 8 picnic tables and 2 grills. Each pavilion has access to the
beach via boardwalks and all are approximately the same distance to the
beach (~600 feet).
 Weddings must be held during normal park hours (8:00 AM to Sunset).
Gates will close at sunset. All park Day use areas and parking lots must
be vacated by sunset.
 Access to park facilities for other park visitors must not be hindered by the
event or its participants. Access to all park areas for the public must be
maintained.
 Please note that on summer weekends the park can fill up quickly, limiting
parking and access to the picnic areas and the beach.
 The park does not have cabins.
 All decorations, chairs, and other ceremony or reception materials and
equipment must be set up and broken down during park hours (8:00AM to
Sunset). For beachside events, keep in mind that all access to the beach
is on-foot, via boardwalks. The beach is approximately 600 feet from the
parking areas, so set up logistics should be considered. During periods
around high tide there will be less beach available.
 Alteration of any park facilities or state grounds is not allowed. This
includes: no use of nails or screws, no digging of sign holes, no tying
banners to vegetation.
 All park rules must be adhered to:
o Removing, gathering, cutting, or disturbing plants, rocks, soil, or any
natural or historic feature are prohibited.
o Pets are not allowed on the beach. Pets in other park areas must be
kept on a 6 ft. leash and well behaved at all times. Service dogs are
allowed in all areas.
o Plants or animals (birds, doves….) cannot be released in park
boundaries.
o Rice and birdseed cannot be thrown, nor any other nonbiodegradable substances (confetti, foam, balloons, etc.).
o Intoxicants, alcohol, and fireworks are prohibited.
o All trash must be properly disposed of. Please leave the park clean
and as you found it (this includes picking up flower petals for
example).
o Collection of firewood and driftwood is prohibited.
o Parking is in designated spaces only.
o Please do not feed the animals.
o Vehicles are not allowed on the beach, except for Amelia Island State
Park, which requires a 4-wheel drive vehicle.
 The park offers many recreational opportunities to visitors with disabilities.
Should you need assistance to enable your full participation, please
contact the Ranger Station (904.251.2320).