ST. AUGUSTINE CARRIAGE FIELD GUIDE
Arrive in Timeless Elegance: An Antique Wedding Carriage Through St. Augustine’s Historic Heart
A late-1800s brougham available for wedding arrivals, departures, and photo shoots within St. Augustine’s historic downtown; this guide explains fit, logistics, and booking must-knows.
Arrive in Timeless Elegance: An Antique Wedding Carriage Through St. Augustine’s Historic Heart.
St. Augustine’s narrow streets and historic facades set the scene for an old-world arrival: a one-of-a-kind 1800s brougham that carries two adults in period style for weddings, photo shoots, and special events within the city’s historic downtown.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
An Authentic Late-1800s Brougham
The carriage is an antique built in the late 1800s, offered as a unique, period-correct way to arrive at or depart from ceremonies and photos.
Weddings and Photos in Historic Downtown
Bookings are designed around arrivals or departures in St. Augustine’s historic downtown, making the carriage a photogenic complement to venues, hotels, and bed-and-breakfasts in that district.
Two-Adult Capacity and Victorian Proportions
The brougham fits two adults comfortably, was built to Victorian-era proportions with narrow doors and seating, and is subject to height and weight limitations—additional passengers are not accommodated.
What the day feels like
What the Ride Feels Like
The experience is a brief, ceremonial transfer: a pick-up at a downtown venue, hotel, or B&B, a short, carriage-paced passage within the historic district for arrival, departure, or photographs, and a downtown drop-off at the same or a different permitted location.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this carriage suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bookings are sold in half-hour increments; the standard duration listed is 30 minutes. If your event may run late or you want extra time for photos, consider booking a full hour.
Pick-up and drop-off must be at a venue, hotel, or bed-and-breakfast inside historic downtown; the carriage is not permitted to cross the Bridge of Lions.
The carriage is available for wedding transfers and photo shoots; for special events or unusual requests, inquire with the operator (Carriage Tours & Events) before booking to confirm accommodation.
The antique brougham fits two adults comfortably. Doors and seats are narrow and there are height and weight limitations—additional passengers cannot be accommodated.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a typical booking?
Standard bookings are 30 minutes and sold in half-hour increments; if you expect delays or extra photography time, consider booking a full hour.
How many passengers can ride in the carriage?
The carriage fits up to two adults; it cannot accommodate additional passengers, though a photographer may ride with the driver if necessary.
Where can the carriage pick up and drop off?
Pick-up and drop-off locations must be within St. Augustine’s historic downtown and can be at a venue, hotel, or bed-and-breakfast; the carriage cannot cross the Bridge of Lions.
Can I book the carriage for a photo shoot or non-wedding event?
Yes—this carriage is available for photo shoots and other special events; please inquire with the operator directly prior to booking to confirm they can accommodate your needs.
Is the carriage an original antique and does that affect comfort?
Yes—the carriage is an antique from the late 1800s. It was built to Victorian-era proportions, so doors and seating are narrow and height/weight limitations apply.