You have found your wedding venue. The Treasury on the Plaza checks every box: the grand 1927 ballroom, the marble vault bar, the historic details that make every photo look like a work of art. Now comes the fun part: choosing the wedding package that brings your vision to life.
Choosing a package might feel like a big decision at first, and that’s completely normal. Every venue structures its offerings a little differently, and terms like ‘all-inclusive’ can mean different things depending on where you are looking. The good news is that your package isn’t just a list of inclusions; it’s a helpful way to match your planning style, priorities, and overall vision.
At The Treasury on the Plaza in St. Augustine, there are four distinct package options, each designed for a different kind of couple. Some couples prefer a streamlined approach, with many of the key vendors already included to simplify the planning process. Others enjoy a more hands-on approach, researching each vendor and selecting the best fit. Many couples fall somewhere in between. This guide will walk you through each option and help you find the one that feels like the perfect fit.
Here’s what this guide covers:
- An overview of common wedding venue package types
- A plain-language breakdown of each Treasury package option
- A side-by-side comparison of what is included
- Questions to ask yourself before deciding on your package
- What couples frequently get wrong when comparing packages
Monet and Ryan celebrating in The Treasury’s Grand Ballroom | Photo: Angelita Esparar
Understanding Common Wedding Venue Package Types
Before we discuss the wedding package options at The Treasury, it helps to understand the three general categories you will often encounter when researching wedding venues. Venues use different names to describe these packages, but they all describe variations on the same spectrum: how much of the planning process and vendor selections are predetermined, and how much is left for you to plan.
All-Inclusive
An all-inclusive package bundles most or all of your essential vendors into one package. This typically includes the venue, catering, bar service, coordination, and often additional items such as a wedding cake, a DJ, upgraded rentals, or specialty decor. The primary benefit is simplified planning: fewer contracts to negotiate, fewer vendor relationships to manage, and a clearer picture of total cost from the beginning. The trade-off is that you have less say in choosing individual vendors, since preferred vendors are already part of the package.
Semi-Inclusive
A semi-inclusive package bundles the highest-stakes vendors, usually catering, bar service, and coordination alongside the venue, but leaves the rest of the vendor team up to you. This is the middle-ground option. The big logistical pieces are handled, which significantly reduces planning complexity, but you still have creative freedom over things like photography, florals, entertainment, and decor. For couples who want the basics covered, without giving up creative control, this is often the best fit.
Custom or Venue Rental-Only
A custom or venue rental package typically includes the venue rental itself, along with some venue amenities. Amenities can include tables and chairs, venue staff, and lighting options, but these often vary by venue. Every other vendor is researched, compared, and contracted by the couple independently. This approach offers maximum flexibility and creative control, but it also comes with more planning legwork. Building your vendor team from scratch is beneficial for some couples and overwhelming for others. It is not the right fit for everyone, but for couples with a particular vision or specific vendors they want to work with, it is often the preferred route.
One thing worth noting: package names do not mean the same thing across every venue. Always ask for a detailed breakdown of exactly what is and is not included before you start comparing prices. Two venues can both call something “all-inclusive” and mean very different things.
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The Treasury’s Grand Ballroom set for Lindsey and Zach’s reception. | Photo: Angelita Esparar
A Closer Look at The Treasury’s Wedding Package Options
The Treasury on the Plaza currently offers four wedding packages. Each one is built around a different planning style and guest count. Here is a plain-language breakdown of each.
Custom Wedding Package
As the name suggests, the Custom Wedding Package is the most customizable option when it comes to vendor selection. It includes rental of The Treasury for your ceremony and reception (11 hours total) or reception only (10 hours), all standard venue amenities, and event staffing. Everything else, including your caterer, wedding coordinator, photographer, florist, DJ, and any additional vendors, is selected by you independently.
A few important details: couples using the Custom Package are required to select their caterer and wedding coordinator from Treasury’s key vendor list. This ensures that the vendors working in the space are experienced with the venue and that the event will run smoothly. Beyond those two, you have complete freedom over the rest of your team, as long as they are licensed and insured.
This package is available any day of the week and accommodates weddings from 40 to 175 guests. Pricing varies based on the date selected, and a bar minimum applies. For current pricing, visit the Custom Package page. The Treasury team can also provide details based on your specific date and guest count.
Best for: Couples who want full creative control, enjoy the research and coordination process of building a vendor team from scratch, or already have vendors they want to work with.
Level of planning involvement: High. You are sourcing and managing the majority of your vendor team independently.
One thing couples sometimes misread about this option: custom does not mean you’re completely on your own. For those who need help narrowing down vendors, we have a full list of vendors that frequent our space on our website. You can also check out our social media channels; we always tag the vendors who help bring each event to life in the captions! The Treasury’s event management team is also heavily involved in all venue-related logistics and can help recommend some of the top vendors in the area. You are not doing this alone; you are simply taking more responsibility for the vendor selection process.
Eat, Drink & Be Married Package
The Eat, Drink & Be Married Package is Treasury’s semi-inclusive option and a popular middle-ground choice. It bundles the venue with catering, full bar service, and day-of wedding coordination. The remaining vendors, including photography, desserts, florals, entertainment, and any personal touches, are up to you.
This package accommodates 100 to 175 guests and is available any day of the week, currently through 2027. Current pricing is available on the Eat, Drink, and Be Married Package page or by reaching out to the Treasury team. Rates vary based on date and guest count.
Best for: Couples who want the big-ticket logistics handled without giving up creative freedom over the personal details. If you have a photographer you love and opinions about your florals, but do not want to spend time researching caterers and comparing wedding coordinators, this is your package.
Level of planning involvement: Medium. The heaviest coordination pieces are handled, but you are still building out a meaningful portion of your vendor team.
All-Inclusive Wedding Package
The All-Inclusive Wedding Package is the Treasury’s most comprehensive option. It bundles the venue with coordination, catering, desserts, DJ services, bar service, additional rental items, and all standard venue amenities. Most of the planning details and vendor selections are taken care of, which allows couples to focus their attention on the personal elements of their celebration rather than vendor logistics.
This package accommodates 100 to 175 guests. Date availability and pricing vary, but more details can be found on the All-Inclusive Wedding Package page. Couples interested in this option can also connect with the Treasury team directly to discuss specific dates.
Best for: Type-B couples who want a streamlined, lower-stress planning experience. This is a particularly strong fit for destination couples planning from out of town, couples with shorter engagement timelines, and anyone who genuinely does not want to spend months comparing vendors and coordinating contracts.
Level of planning involvement: Low. The major decisions are made for you, and trusted vendors who know the venue well handle the execution.
Intimate Wedding Package
The Intimate Wedding Package is an all-inclusive style option designed specifically for smaller celebrations. It accommodates 40 to 100 guests and is available on select weekday and Sunday dates.
Like the All-Inclusive Package, it bundles essential vendors so couples do not have to research and book each piece independently. This package includes 10 hours of access to the venue for a wedding ceremony and reception, or a reception only. For couples with a lower guest count who want the full Treasury experience on a smaller scale, this package is worth exploring. You can also connect directly with the team to discuss availability and pricing based on your specific date and vision.
Best for: Couples with a smaller, more intimate guest list who still want the comprehensive, hands-off experience of an all-inclusive package.
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A reception dinner set inside The Treasury’s Grand Ballroom for Samantha and Benjamin’s wedding. | Photo: Angelita Esparar
What Is Included: A Side-by-Side Comparison
The table below gives a quick overview of what is included across Treasury’s three main packages. The Intimate Package is not included here since inclusions are best confirmed directly with the team based on your event details.
| Custom | Eat, Drink & Be Married | All-Inclusive | Intimate Wedding | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue Rental + Amenities | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Venue Staffing | Included | Included | Included | Included |
| Day-of Coordination | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Catering | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Open Bar | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| DJ | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Wedding Cake / Desserts | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Additional Rentals | Not included | Not included | Included | Included |
| Guest Count Range | 40-175 | 100-175 | 100-175 | 40-100 |
| Planning Involvement | High | Medium | Low | Low |
A bride at The Treasury on the Plaza with their planner and photographer. | Photo: Southern Palms Studio
How to Decide Which Package Is Right for You
Once you understand what each package includes, the next step is figuring out which one fits your specific situation. Price matters, but it is rarely the only factor that should drive this decision. Here are the questions that tend to clarify things quickly.
How involved do you want to be in choosing your vendors?
This is often the most revealing question. Some couples genuinely enjoy the vendor research process. They like comparing photographers, meeting with florists, and tasting menus from different caterers. If that sounds like you, the Custom Package gives you maximum flexibility to build exactly the team you want.
Other couples would rather not spend months in that research and decision-making process. They want a trusted group of vendors who already know the venue, have worked together before, and will show up ready to execute. For those couples, the All-Inclusive or Eat, Drink & Be Married packages provide real value, not just convenience, but confidence that the team is already experienced working in the space.
How do you prefer to manage your budget?
This is where the package type has a significant practical impact that couples sometimes overlook. All-inclusive and semi-inclusive packages give you a much clearer picture of total cost early in the process. Major vendors are bundled, so you are not piecing together a budget from six different contracts.
With a Custom Package, you have flexibility, but you are also building your budget from scratch. Each vendor is quoted and contracted separately, which means the total cost is harder to predict until you are further into the planning process. For couples who are disciplined planners and comfortable managing vendor budgets independently, this is not a problem. For couples who want predictability from day one, bundled pricing is often the better fit.
It is also worth knowing that bundled packages sometimes include preferred vendor rates that are not available when booking those same vendors independently.
How much time do you have for planning?
An engagement timeline matters more than most couples expect when choosing a package type. If you have 12-18 months and enjoy the planning process, a Custom Package is very manageable. If you are working with a shorter timeline, planning from out of town, or balancing demanding schedules, the appeal of having major vendors already in place is significant.
Destination couples, in particular, often find that all-inclusive or semi-inclusive packages considerably reduce logistical strain. Coordinating vendors remotely in an unfamiliar area adds real complexity. Having a trusted team already associated with the venue removes several layers of complexity.
What is your guest count?
Guest count is often the fastest way to narrow down your package options at The Treasury. The Custom Package accommodates 40 to 175 guests. The Eat, Drink & Be Married and All-Inclusive packages are designed for 100 to 175 guests. The Intimate Package covers 40 to 100 guests.
If your guest count is under 100, your options are the Custom Package or the Intimate Package. If you are at 100 or above, the Custom, Eat Drink and Be Married, and All-Inclusive Package are on the table, depending on date availability. Knowing your approximate guest count before you start comparing packages will save you time.
How flexible is your wedding date?
Some package options have specific day-of-week or seasonal availability. If you are set on a particular date or day of the week, that may shape which packages are available to you. If you are looking at specific dates, the Treasury team can tell you quickly which packages are open to you, which is often the most efficient starting point for the conversation.
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What Couples Often Get Wrong When Comparing Wedding Packages
A few patterns regularly emerge when couples are weighing their wedding package options.
Comparing Package Prices Without Accounting for What’s Included
The most common mistake is looking at a lower package price and assuming it is the better deal. A package at a lower venue rental price might seem more affordable until you add up the cost of catering, bar service, coordinator, DJ, cake, and upgraded rentals separately. Once those are included, the total can exceed what an all-inclusive package would have cost. The comparison is not between package prices; it is the total cost of all elements of the event.
Underestimating the Cost of Your Time
Couples often underestimate how much time vendor research actually takes. Reaching out to each option, replying to emails, comparing quotes, reviewing contracts, and coordinating with different vendors can easily consume hours, weeks, or even months of your time. That’s not necessarily a reason to avoid one package over another–customizing every detail is genuinely the right fit for some couples–but it is worth being honest with yourself about whether that’s something you want to spend your time doing. For couples who do want to go the route of choosing individual vendors, we highly recommend hiring an experienced wedding planner to help narrow down the best options based on your needs and reduce the time spent coordinating with multiple vendors.
Assuming “All-inclusive” Means There’s No Decisions Left to Make
Even with an all-inclusive package, there are meaningful decisions and personal touches that remain entirely up to you. Your florals, your attire, your photography, your honeymoon, your signage and design details, your vows, the songs you want, the people you invite–there are still plenty of choices to make! The package handles logistics. The celebration is still yours to personalize.
A couple’s first dance in The Treasury’s Grand Ballroom | Photo: NS Photobook Weddings
Questions Couples Frequently Ask About The Treasury’s Packages
Can I add on to a package or customize within it?
Yes. Packages are a starting point, not a ceiling. The Treasury offers a range of upgrades that can be added to any package, including Hollywood Special Effects packages, specialty bar options, bar upgrades, upgraded gold chairs, upgraded linens, and more.
Is an all-inclusive package the most affordable option?
Not necessarily—and that is the honest answer. An all-inclusive package is often the most predictable option, which is different from being the cheapest. Bundled pricing gives you cost clarity early, and preferred-vendor rates within a package can sometimes be more favorable than booking those vendors independently. But for couples who are resourceful, have existing vendor relationships, or receive multiple quotes for comparison, a Custom Package with thorough research could come in lower.
The value of an all-inclusive option is not just financial. It is time, simplicity, and the peace of mind that comes from working with an experienced team. For many couples, that is worth a great deal.
What if I am genuinely not sure which package fits?
Rely on the experts! The Treasury team has walked hundreds of couples through our wedding packages, and can usually help you identify your best fit in a single call or tour. The packages page on the Treasury website also includes a short 3-question quiz that gives you a package recommendation based on your priorities. It takes about two minutes and is a genuinely useful starting point if you are not ready to reach out just yet.
Find the Right Fit for Your Celebration at The Treasury
There is no single best wedding package, only the best package for your guest count, your planning style, your budget, and the kind of experience you want between now and your wedding day.
The Treasury on the Plaza is one of the few St. Augustine wedding venues that offers real flexibility to choose the option that suits your needs; whether you want every vendor handled, a solid middle ground, or full creative control, there is a package structure designed for the way you want to plan your wedding.
Vault entrance at The Treasury on the Plaza | Photo: Angelita Esparar
If you are ready to start the conversation, the Treasury team is available to discuss which package options make sense for your situation. Tours are available seven days a week, including virtual tours for couples planning from out of town.
Contact The Treasury on the Plaza:
- Phone: 904-217-0077
- General inquiries: Fill out a contact form or email info@thetreasurycollection.com
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