Epworth by the Sea
Wedding venue in St. Simons Island, Georgia
About Epworth by the Sea
Epworth by the Sea is a 100-acre riverside retreat and conference campus on St. Simons Island, with live oaks, coastal palms and views of the Frederica River. Wedding ceremonies are offered in the historic Lovely Lane Chapel, on the chapel lawn, by the river, at the Terry Thomas Covered Pavilion, or in the Wright Prayer Tower and gazebo for small ceremonies. The chapel seats up to 120, the covered pavilion seats 140, and the Wright Prayer Tower seats 18. The campus also hosts wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and bridesmaids’ luncheons, with catering provided on site. The setting is smoke-free and alcohol-free, and on-campus lodging is available for wedding guests.
The facts
- Guests
- 18–140 guests
- Price
- $500–$3,000
- Pricing note
- Wedding ceremony rental prices listed in the wedding packet: Lovely Lane Chapel $3,000; lawn, riverside anchor point and Terry Thomas Covered Pavilion $3,000 each; Wright Prayer Tower and gazebo $500 each. Pavilion rental includes chair rental. Full payment is due at booking; the price secures one hour of rehearsal and three hours on the wedding day. 2026 event menus also list day-group facility usage fees and require a minimum food purchase; catering prices are separate from venue rental.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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How to reach Epworth by the Sea
- Website: epworthbythesea.org
- Phone: (912) 638-8688
- Address: 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive
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