Questions families ask about our Fruit Cove event venue.
Grouped by topic — jump links below. Every answer here is the same one in our contract.
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FAQ
Pricing
What is included in every package?
Every package includes the whole venue (one event at a time), in-house decor and planning, tables and chairs, full setup and teardown by our team, and on-site parking.
How do I get an exact quote for my event?
Request your date or book a private tour — tell us your event type and guest count, and the owner replies personally within a few hours with a quote for your celebration.
Are there hidden fees on top of the package price?
No. There are no hidden cleaning fees and no surprise attendant surcharges — the package price is what you pay.
How do I reserve my date?
Tell us your date and Nilsa confirms whether it's open, then sends your invoice. She goes over the deposit and the payment schedule with you personally, so you know exactly what's due and when.
How many guests do packages accommodate?
The room holds up to 100 guests. Each event package is priced for a set count, and larger parties are quoted before you commit — so it's never a surprise on the invoice. The Ready Room is priced by time, not headcount.
How do I check if my party date is open?
Request your date or book a private tour online. You’ll get an instant acknowledgment, and the owner replies personally within a few hours.
How fast will we hear back about our date?
You’ll get an instant acknowledgment when you inquire, and the owner replies personally within a few hours to talk through your wedding date.
How quickly will we get a response about availability?
You’ll receive an instant acknowledgment, and the owner replies personally within a few hours to confirm availability and next steps.
FAQ
The room
How big is the space?
Roughly 1,500 square feet, hosting up to 100 guests. We transform the one room to match each event, from intimate showers to full receptions.
Does the price cover the whole venue, or do we share it?
The whole venue. We host one event at a time, so your booking always has the space to itself.
Where is the venue located?
At 616 State Rd 13 N Unit 10, Fruit Cove, FL 32259 — in St. Johns County, just south of Jacksonville — with on-site parking.
How many wedding guests can you seat?
Up to 100 guests. Our roughly 1,500-square-foot room is made for intimate weddings, and we arrange it to match your ceremony and reception plans.
How many shower or party guests fit comfortably?
The room holds up to 100 guests, and at roughly 1,500 square feet it also feels warm and inviting for a smaller gathering — we arrange the space to suit your guest count.
How can I see the venue in person?
Book a private tour online or call 904-704-9820. You’ll get an instant acknowledgment, and Nilsa follows up personally within a few hours to set a time.
Who runs The Cove at St. Johns?
The Cove is locally and family owned, run by Nilsa — the owner you’ll actually hear from. When you inquire, she replies personally within a few hours.
What makes The Cove different from other venues?
Two things: we host one event at a time, so the whole venue is yours, and decor and planning are done in-house — our team designs, sets up, and takes down everything for you.
Want the specs and the layouts? The Room
FAQ
Packages & decor
Do we need to hire a wedding decorator?
No. In-house decor and planning are included — draping, table settings, lighting, and arches are designed, set up, and taken down by our own team.
Can we hold our ceremony and reception in one place?
Yes. The whole venue is yours — we host one event at a time — and our in-house team sets the room for your ceremony and your reception, so you and your guests never have to change locations.
Do I have to decorate for the shower myself?
No. Our in-house team creates the decor — balloon arches, table settings, draping, and lighting — and sets it all up and takes it down for you. You just show up and host.
Is the space a good fit for a daytime baby or bridal shower?
Yes — showers are a natural fit. We host one event at a time, so the room is entirely yours, and our team handles all setup and teardown, which makes a shorter daytime celebration easy on the host.
Can we host a meeting, training, or presentation at the venue?
Yes. The roughly 1,500-square-foot room seats up to 100 attendees, and our team arranges the space around your agenda. Tell us about your presentation and equipment needs when you request a date, and we’ll walk through the setup together on a private tour.
Who handles the room setup and breakdown?
Our in-house team does. Setup, decor, and teardown are handled by the venue, so your staff can focus on the agenda instead of the logistics.
See our packages — Pricing
FAQ
Quinceañeras
Do you offer service in Spanish?
Yes — hablamos español. We offer Spanish-speaking service for quinceañeras, and our Spanish page is at /es/quinceanera.
Do you host Sweet 16s too?
Yes. We celebrate Sweet 16s and other milestone birthdays with the same care as our quinceañeras — the whole venue is yours, with decor and planning handled in-house.
Can you create the decor for a quinceañera theme?
Yes. Our in-house team designs and builds the look — balloon arches, ceiling draping, table settings, and lighting — and handles all setup and teardown, so your family doesn’t need outside decorators.
How many guests can a quinceañera have?
Up to 100 guests, with room for the court, the dances, and the whole family — we transform the space around your celebration.
Will our quince share the venue with another event?
Never. We host one event at a time, so the entire venue belongs to your family for the celebration.
¿Prefieres español? Las preguntas de quinceañera en español están en /es/quinceanera.
FAQ
Weekly groups
Do you rent the room by the hour for a weekly class or group?
Yes. Dance teams, fitness classes, church groups and community meetings rent the room on a weekly or monthly basis. Tell us your day, time and group size when you inquire, and we’ll tell you straight whether the slot is open.
Dance teams, churches, fitness classes, youth groups — Weekly groups
FAQ
Day-of
Will another event share the venue on our wedding day?
No. We host one event at a time, so the venue is never shared — while your wedding is taking place, the entire space belongs to you and your guests, from setup through send-off.
Will other events be going on during our corporate event?
No. We host one event at a time, so the whole venue is your company's — no noise or foot traffic from other bookings.
Is there parking for my guests?
Yes — on-site parking is available right at the venue, so guests can walk straight in.
Where is the venue, and is there parking for attendees?
We’re at 616 State Rd 13 N Unit 10 in Fruit Cove, FL — St. Johns County, just south of Jacksonville — with on-site parking for your attendees.
Request your date
Still have a question? Ask it with your date.
Send your date and your party; put the question in the note. Nilsa replies personally.
Nilsa replies personally — no account, no deposit until you've seen the price.
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