Ceremony Location

Villa Ospo was designed by John Russell Pope, architect of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC. He built it for Club member Walter Jennings of the Standard Oil Company. The cottage is a blend of Spanish eclectic and Italian renaissance. It is called Ospo after the original Native American name of the island. Villa Ospo became known as Jekyll Island's informal welcome center, greeting newcomers and visitors to the island. Ospo is one of the most modern structures in the island's National Historic Landmark district, reflecting the Roaring Twenties. Over the years, guests have claimed that they have had encounters with Walter & Jean Jennings: a creak here, a rumble there, combined with the scents of cigar and perfume.

Reception Location

Village Creek Landing is a private peninsula surrounded by tidal creeks and marsh. The peninsula looks over the beautiful Marshes of Glynn, Sea Island, Little St. Simon's Island and St. Simon's Island.

First Look Location

Retreat Plantation was one of the most prosperous plantations & was located on the southern tip of St. Simon's Island. Anna Page King, who inherited the land in 1826, planted the famous Avenue of the Oaks. It is said that Anna grew such an abundance of flowers at Retreat Plantation that sailors nearing St. Simon's Island could smell the flowers' fragrance before they saw the Island shores. The Avenue of the Oaks is now the grand entrance to the Sea Island Golf Club. Follow the drive around the magnificent double row of 160 year old live oak trees and soak in their splendor.

*2:30 is the ONLY TOUR TIME*

Wedding guests are invited to a PRIVATE TOUR of the historic Indian Mound Cottage, the winter retreat of Standard Oil millionaire and founding member of the Jekyll Island Club, William Rockefeller and his beloved wife, Almira.

The house is located on Riverview Drive directly across from the Jekyll Island Club Resort. Parking is available behind the hotel or by the wharf. Look for your Indian Mound tour guide outside the cottage, under the porte cochere which doubles as a porch.

*** RSVP by March 1, 2025***

First tour starts promptly at 2:30. Leave time to get there & park. The tour lasts approximately 20-25 minutes.

Feel free to wander the grounds of the Jekyll Island Club, go inside to see where some of our country's notable events occurred: the drafting of the Federal Reserve System and the first trans-continental phone call was made. Stroll into the Grand Dining Room or have a cocktail at the Alexander Bar & Boar's Head Lounge where Matt Damon sipped libations while filming The Legend of Bagger Vance.

Welcome Party Venue

Savor coastal flavors, southern classics, and chef-inspired creations at Sago, Sea Palms on-site restaurant.

Meet up with the bride & groom to enjoy some drinks just steps away from your hotel room.

7pm - 10pm

Sunday Brunch Venue

A unique selection of breakfast and lunch favorites with decadent desserts too. Enjoy mainstays like biscuits and gravy, made to order omelet station, fresh garden salad bar with charcuterie and southern fried chicken.

Enjoy endless bubbles featuring bottomless mimosas. Savor a variety of fruity favorites, refreshing citrus and sweet delights.

10:30am - 2pm

Check this site out for ALL the things to do throughout the Golden Isles!

Golf Venue

Open to resort guests, members, and the public, the Sea Palms Resort golf course boasts 18 challenging holes set against a backdrop of island lagoons and salt marshes. Originally designed by George Cobb, our recently renovated course highlights unique terrain and arresting views.

Featuring 18 holes of competitive play, our par-72 course was beautifully restored and redesigned by architect Billy Fuller. Based on a timeless design by “Gentleman” John Lee, the course’s rare beauty is complemented by the premier caliber of its facilities and the welcoming hospitality of its staff, earning its place as one of the best St. Simons Island golf courses for years to come.

The St. Simon's Lighthouse is one of only five surviving light towers in the state of Georgia, and this one is actively operating to guide ships through St. Simon's Sound.

Cost: $12

Enjoy a gentle stroll down the St. Simon's Island Pier, where you can enjoy sweeping ocean views and watch anglers try their luck as they drop in a fishing line. The Pier Village is walkable and is a popular spot for shopping, dining, socializing and fun, all with some of the area's most treasured landmarks and spectacular sights in view.

At Gascoigne Bluff, you can visit the Cassina Garden Club Slave Cabins from the Plantation Era, a Southern Red Cedar tree that is the second largest of its kind in Georgia, a fishing pier, and a beautiful stand of live oak trees.

Walk beneath moss-draped live oaks and use your imagination to travel back in time as you explore the archeological remains of Fort Frederica.

Cost: FREE

We could tell you about our beautiful state-of-the-art 17,000 square-foot facility. Or the personalized golf instruction delivered by a team of world-renowned golf instructors. And the six hitting bays, three championship golf courses, workshop, teeing areas and practice greens, cutting edge putting studio, gym, meeting room, and stunning veranda. Or why so many PGA TOUR champions train and play here. But the one thing we always want to be sure of? Did you have fun?

"East Beach" is the name given to St. Simon's Island Beach, the stretch of beach along the Oceanside of St. Simon's Island. This is a great location for a range of beach activities, from shelling to sunning, and everything in between.

A casual, family-friendly oyster bar and seafood restaurant with contemporary coastal American cuisine. In addition to a full bar, check out their Specialty Cocktails &

Oyster Shooters!

"This is the best BBQ you're gonna get in Georgia, Florida and probably South Carolina too." -Harrison Sapp

As seen on Diners' Drive-ins and Dives, Garden & Gun, Southern Living and BBQ Pitmasters.

One of the couple's fav places to eat on the island.

They proudly offer fresh local seafood, delicious cocktails, and a great time. Indoor & outdoor seating.

Dulce Dough Bakery's most important ingredients are love and salt. They offer a wide variety of goods such as cakes, donuts, pies and savory pastries.

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The couple's fav breakfast spot! Boston cream brioche donuts come home with them every time they visit.

Serving Nashville hot chicken, catfish, shrimp, salads, wraps, Frose, craft beer & good times.

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Founded with a genuine desire to bring people together, Wake Up Coffee Company is more than a coffee shop-it's a community. Hand-crafted drinks & pastries made on site.

Island Mocha with PB Banana Toast is AMAZING!

Microbrewery with full bar & yummy eats.

On any given day in the village locals and travelers from around the world enjoy a relaxed atmosphere free of pretension and indulge in unique southern coastal creations from five star/five diamond chef John Belechak. So many options to choose from: Buddy's banana pudding pancakes, Mary's chicken salad, Cafe shrimp & grits and their famous pimento cheese.

Georgia's only sea turtle education & rehabilitation center. Cost: $11

Make your way over to the ceremony early & check out the grounds of this beautiful historic landmark.

Surround yourself with rich history and true Southern hospitality by visiting the famed clubhouse that dates back to 1888. Go back in time and stroll along the National Landmark Jekyll Island Historic District.

The history, the challenges, the serenity and the courses – these are the things that go into making golf “the greatest game there is.” Jekyll Island has a tradition of inspiring some of golf’s greatest stories and living up to expectations.

In 1898, members of the Jekyll Island Club created the island’s first golf course. Our island has been a heralded golf destination ever since, attracting such acclaimed designers as Donald Ross, Walter Travis and Joe Lee – as well as players from around the world.

Each course is a masterpiece. Imagine playing through some of Jekyll Island’s most pristine lakes, marshes and forests. There are very few man-made obstructions here. But you will have to navigate the island’s alligators, osprey and deer.

Sixty-three holes. Four breathtaking courses. Georgia’s largest public golf resort – known for true Southern hospitality and legendary landscapes.

Consistently voted one of Trip Advisor's "Best of the Best Beaches", Driftwood Beach is an escape to another world. Ancient driftwood monuments line the waterfront, creating an unforgettable backdrop.

One of the couple's fav picture spots!

The trolley tour is a MUST DO! This 90 minute experience takes guests through the 240-acre National Landmark District and into two restored cottages.

Jekyll Market features a wonderful selection of fresh cut meats, gourmet items, fresh produce, four delicious on-site restaurants, a full service salad bar, a fantastic sweet shop, and a vast array of delightful gift items. Enjoy local Georgia beers on tap, frozen cocktails or a Jekyll Island wine while you shop.

Largest production brewery in Glynn County and the surrounding area. Features 4 year-round beers, 3-4 seasonal beers and 5 or more special releases. Perfect spot for a quick pint or an afternoon drinking session (takeout food is available from nearby restaurants).

***Some fav beers are Golden Isles IPA,

Mexican Lager & Beekeeper***