The Pelican Club Wedding Venue Guide in Jupiter, Florida
If you’re dreaming of a wedding with waterfront views, coastal elegance and that unmistakable South Florida glow, The Pelican Club in Jupiter is one of those venues that instantly makes sense.
You have the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse in the background, water all around you, beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces, and a setting that feels polished without becoming stiff. It is elegant, yes, but it still has that relaxed Florida feeling couples love — the breeze, the light, the views, and the feeling that everyone has stepped into a celebration that feels a little bit like a destination wedding.
And from a photography and videography point of view? This venue gives you a lot to work with.
Your wedding photos should bring back the whole feeling of the day: the nerves before the ceremony, your guests arriving by the water, the lighthouse behind you during portraits, the sunset light, the speeches, the dance floor and all those little moments you probably will not even realise happened until you see them later.
So if The Pelican Club is on your shortlist, here is what you should know before planning your wedding there.
About The Pelican Club
The Pelican Club is a waterfront wedding venue in Jupiter, Florida, located at 1065 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477. It sits right by the water with beautiful views of the Jupiter Inlet and the iconic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, which is a big part of what makes this venue so memorable.
It has that classic South Florida coastal feel, but with a more refined, elegant finish. Think waterfront ceremony views, bright indoor spaces, outdoor cocktail areas, polished reception rooms and plenty of natural scenery without needing to travel between multiple locations.
One of the biggest advantages for couples is the flow of the venue. Your ceremony, cocktail hour, portraits and reception can all feel connected, which makes the wedding day easier for you and your guests. Nobody wants to spend half the day wondering where they are supposed to go next. The Pelican Club keeps things feeling smooth, which is always a bonus when emotions are high and someone has already asked where the bar is.
You can find current venue details, availability and package information directly on The Pelican Club official website.
Quick Facts About The Pelican Club
Location: Jupiter, Florida
Address: 1065 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477
Venue style: Waterfront, coastal, elegant, South Florida luxury
Best suited for: Couples who want lighthouse views, waterfront portraits, indoor comfort and an elevated guest experience
Ceremony options: Outdoor ceremony spaces with water and lighthouse views, with indoor options available
Reception style: Elegant indoor reception spaces with access to outdoor areas
Guest capacity: The official wedding page lists capacity up to 450 guests, but always confirm directly with the venue for your date and layout
Photo and video strengths: Lighthouse backdrop, waterfront portraits, sunset light, cocktail hour atmosphere, elegant reception spaces and strong establishing shots
Best planning move: Speak directly with the venue for current pricing, packages, guest count options and availability
Why Couples Love Pelican Club Weddings
The Pelican Club works beautifully for couples who want a wedding that feels elegant but still relaxed. It is not trying to be a rustic barn, a ballroom hidden inside a hotel or a beach ceremony where everyone ends up with sand in places sand should never be. It has its own thing going on — waterfront, stylish, polished and very Jupiter.
The lighthouse view is probably the biggest visual feature. It gives your ceremony and portraits a strong sense of place. When you look back at your photos years from now, you will instantly remember where you were and how the day felt.
The venue also has that indoor/outdoor flexibility that is so helpful in South Florida. Beautiful outdoor views are amazing, but let’s be honest — Florida weather likes to keep everyone humble. Having indoor comfort nearby makes a big difference, especially during hot afternoons, summer showers or windy waterfront moments.
Guests also tend to love venues that feel easy. The Pelican Club has that destination-wedding feeling without making everyone feel like they have travelled to the middle of nowhere. It feels special, but still practical.
For couples planning a Palm Beach or Jupiter wedding, it also fits beautifully into a wider South Florida wedding weekend. You have coastal scenery, nearby hotels, restaurants, beaches and plenty for guests to enjoy before and after the wedding.
Ceremony and Reception Spaces at The Pelican Club
Waterfront Ceremony Spaces
The waterfront ceremony setting is one of the biggest reasons couples choose The Pelican Club. Saying your vows with the water and Jupiter Lighthouse nearby gives the ceremony a beautiful natural backdrop without needing lots of extra decoration.
That does not mean you cannot add florals, arches or personal styling, of course. But the venue already gives you a strong setting to begin with, which helps the whole ceremony feel intentional and complete.
From a photography perspective, the key is planning around the light. Waterfront ceremonies can be stunning, but the time of day matters. Softer light is usually kinder for faces, colours and the overall mood of the images.
Cocktail Hour with a View
Cocktail hour at a venue like this can be a lovely part of the story, not just the bit where guests stand around holding drinks while you disappear for portraits.
The outdoor spaces and waterfront views give guests something to enjoy while you take family photos or couple portraits. It also creates great candid moments — hugs, laughter, champagne, guests catching up, parents finally relaxing, and someone absolutely committing to the hors d’oeuvres.
These in-between moments are often some of my favourites because they show what the day really felt like.
Indoor Reception Spaces
The indoor reception spaces at The Pelican Club give couples a polished setting for dinner, speeches and dancing. This is where the day shifts from emotional and scenic to full celebration mode.
For photography and videography, indoor reception spaces need to be handled properly. Lighting matters. Speeches matter. The first dance matters. The dance floor definitely matters. You want your reception coverage to feel warm and full of energy, not dark, flat or overly staged.
This is where having a photo and video team that works together really helps. Nobody should be blocking each other during your first dance or turning your speeches into a mini production set. The goal is to capture everything beautifully while letting the celebration actually happen.
Rain Plan and Indoor Comfort
South Florida weddings need a good weather plan. Not because your day is doomed — far from it — but because the weather can change quickly.
The nice thing about a venue like The Pelican Club is that you are not relying on one single outdoor space to make the whole day work. Indoor options and covered areas give you flexibility if the weather decides to join the guest list uninvited.
A good timeline should leave a little room for movement. If we need to shift portraits indoors for a few minutes, wait out a passing shower, or use a covered area creatively, that can all still work beautifully.
Best Photo Locations at The Pelican Club
The Pelican Club has several strong photo opportunities, which is exactly what you want from a wedding venue. You do not need to leave the property to create variety.
Jupiter Lighthouse Backdrop
The lighthouse view is the signature photo opportunity here. It gives your portraits a clean, recognisable and romantic backdrop without feeling overly busy.
This is ideal for couple portraits, wide scenic images and a few classic “yes, this is where we got married” photos. I would not use it for every single image — variety still matters — but it should absolutely be part of your gallery.
Waterfront Portraits
Waterfront portraits are perfect for relaxed, romantic images. The movement of the water, the open sky and the coastal light all help create a softer feeling.
The trick is not to turn this into a long posing marathon. You do not need to spend an hour pretending to laugh while your guests enjoy cocktail hour without you. A well-planned 15 to 20 minutes can be enough to create beautiful portraits while still letting you enjoy your day.
Terrace and Outdoor Spaces
The outdoor areas are great for candid moments, cocktail hour coverage and portraits with a little more movement. These spaces help the gallery feel alive because you get people interacting naturally rather than standing in one spot the whole time.
They are also useful for video because movement matters in wedding films — walking together, guests mingling, dresses moving in the breeze, hands reaching for champagne glasses, all the tiny details that make the film feel like your actual day.
Getting-Ready Moments
If you are getting ready on site, those early moments are worth documenting. They tell the beginning of the story: the dress, the details, the final touches, the nerves, the laughter, the quiet few seconds before everything begins.
These photos are not just “pretty detail shots.” They help your final gallery feel complete.
Ceremony Aisle Moments
The ceremony is where the emotional photographs happen naturally. You walking in, your partner’s reaction, family members wiping away tears, your vows, the kiss, the walk back down the aisle — these are the images that tend to matter more and more as time passes.
A venue with a strong ceremony backdrop makes those moments even more powerful.
Reception and Dance Floor
Once the reception starts, the focus changes. The best images become less about perfect scenery and more about energy.
Speeches, first dances, parent dances, guests laughing, dance floor chaos, late-night hugs — these are the moments that bring personality into your gallery. And honestly, the dance floor is usually where everyone’s “we’re very elegant people” plan completely falls apart in the best possible way.
Best Time of Day for Wedding Photos at The Pelican Club
For waterfront venues, light is everything.
The softest and most flattering light usually happens closer to sunset. That is why I always recommend protecting a little time for golden hour portraits if your timeline allows it. You do not need to disappear for ages. Even 10 to 15 minutes can give you some of the most romantic images of the whole day.
If your ceremony is earlier in the afternoon, the light may be brighter and harsher, especially near the water. That does not mean your photos will not work. It just means your photographer should know how to use shade, angles and the venue’s spaces properly.
Family photos are best kept organised and efficient. Make a list before the wedding day, keep the groupings realistic, and ask someone who knows both families to help gather people. This saves time and keeps you from spending half of cocktail hour smiling through gritted teeth while Uncle Mark has vanished again.
A good photography timeline at The Pelican Club should usually include:
getting-ready and detail photos
ceremony coverage
family photos
wedding party photos
couple portraits
sunset portraits if possible
reception details before guests enter
speeches, dances and party coverage
The aim is not to turn your wedding into a photo shoot. The aim is to create enough structure so you can relax and enjoy the day while the important moments are captured beautifully.
Wedding Videography at The Pelican Club
The Pelican Club is not just a strong photography venue. It can work beautifully for wedding films too.
Video captures things photos cannot: the sound of your vows, your partner’s voice during the ceremony, speeches, laughter, music, movement and atmosphere. At a waterfront venue like this, the film can also show the setting in a way that feels immersive.
The ceremony audio is especially important. If you are exchanging personal vows, you will want them recorded clearly. Beautiful scenery is lovely, but your wedding film should not just be pretty clips over music. It should bring back the voices, emotions and energy of the day.
The venue also gives plenty of visual variety for video: waterfront establishing shots, guests arriving, movement through outdoor spaces, cocktail hour, reception details, speeches and dance floor moments.
Where permitted and safe, establishing shots of the venue and surrounding waterfront can help set the scene. But the heart of the film will always be the people — your reactions, your families, your friends and the little moments happening around you.
You can learn more about wedding videography in South Florida if you are thinking about having both photo and video coverage for your Pelican Club wedding.
Is The Pelican Club Right for Your Wedding?
The Pelican Club could be a brilliant fit if you want a wedding that feels elegant, coastal and guest-friendly.
It is especially well suited for couples who want:
waterfront views
Jupiter Lighthouse scenery
a polished Palm Beach/Jupiter atmosphere
indoor comfort with outdoor beauty
a destination wedding feeling
strong photo and video opportunities
a venue that feels elegant without feeling cold
a celebration that works well for both ceremony and reception in one place
It may not be the right fit if you are dreaming of a rustic barn wedding, a very casual backyard celebration or a ceremony directly on the sand.
But if you want water, views, elegance, comfort and that South Florida coastal feeling, it is easy to see why The Pelican Club is such a popular choice.
For more ideas, you can also explore my guide to South Florida wedding venues.
Planning Tips for a Pelican Club Wedding
Build a relaxed timeline
The biggest favour you can give yourselves is a timeline that breathes. A packed wedding timeline looks efficient on paper but can feel stressful in real life.
Leave space for small delays, family photos, sunset portraits and a few quiet moments together. You do not want the whole day to feel like you are being gently chased by a clipboard.
Protect sunset portrait time
If sunset portraits matter to you, build them into the timeline from the start. Do not just hope there will be time. There usually is not unless someone plans for it.
A short sunset session can give you some of the most beautiful images from the day, especially with the water and lighthouse nearby.
Ask the venue about photo access
Before the wedding day, ask the venue about the best portrait locations, access times and any restrictions. This helps avoid surprises and keeps everything moving smoothly.
Confirm the rain plan
Even if the forecast looks perfect, confirm the backup plan. This is South Florida. The weather app may have confidence, but I have trust issues.
Knowing the indoor or covered options ahead of time makes the day feel calmer if the weather changes.
Think about your guests
If you have guests travelling from out of town, The Pelican Club works well as part of a Jupiter or Palm Beach wedding weekend. Nearby hotels, beaches and restaurants can make the experience feel easy and enjoyable for everyone.
Choose a team that understands South Florida weddings
Waterfront light, heat, humidity, wind and fast-changing weather all affect photography and videography. A team familiar with South Florida weddings can work around those conditions without making them the focus of your day.
Planning Your Pelican Club Wedding?
If you are planning your wedding at The Pelican Club, your photos and film should bring back the whole feeling of the day — the waterfront views, the happy nerves, the vows, the lighthouse in the background, the sunset portraits, the speeches and the dance floor moments that get slightly out of hand in the best possible way.
You deserve to enjoy the day without feeling like your wedding has turned into one long photo shoot.
My approach is relaxed, natural and focused on helping you feel comfortable while the real story of the day unfolds. I will guide you when you need direction, step back when the moment needs space, and help create photographs and films that feel like you.
You can explore my Jupiter wedding photography and videography page or tell me about your wedding plans.
FAQs About The Pelican Club Wedding Venue
Is The Pelican Club a good wedding venue for photos?
Yes, The Pelican Club is a beautiful venue for wedding photos because it offers waterfront views, the Jupiter Lighthouse backdrop, elegant indoor spaces and outdoor areas that give your gallery variety. It works especially well for couples who want photos that feel coastal, polished and relaxed.
Where are the best photo spots at The Pelican Club?
Some of the strongest photo opportunities include the waterfront areas, lighthouse views, outdoor ceremony space, terrace-style areas, getting-ready spaces and reception room. The best locations will depend on your timeline, weather and light on the day.
Can we take wedding photos with the Jupiter Lighthouse in the background?
Yes, the Jupiter Lighthouse is one of the signature visual features of The Pelican Club. It can make a beautiful backdrop for ceremony images, couple portraits and wider scenic photos.
What is the best time of day for Pelican Club wedding photos?
Golden hour, closer to sunset, is usually one of the best times for portraits because the light is softer and more flattering. That said, beautiful photos can be created throughout the day with the right planning, use of shade and awareness of the venue’s light.
Is The Pelican Club good for wedding videography?
Yes, The Pelican Club can work beautifully for wedding videography. The waterfront setting, ceremony views, speeches, reception spaces and guest experience all give your wedding film a strong sense of place and emotion.
How many guests can The Pelican Club accommodate?
The official Pelican Club wedding page lists capacity up to 450 guests. Always confirm directly with the venue because guest count can depend on layout, event style, date and current venue policies.
Is The Pelican Club good for destination weddings?
Yes, it can be a great option for destination-style weddings in South Florida. The waterfront setting, Jupiter location and polished guest experience make it appealing for couples bringing family and friends from out of town.
Should we book photography and videography together for a Pelican Club wedding?
Booking photography and videography together can make the day feel smoother because both sides of the team understand the same timeline, priorities and flow. It also helps avoid awkward overlap during key moments like the ceremony, first look, speeches and first dance.