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The Pittenger Center at St. Mary's

4.8 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Beachfront wedding venue in Stuart, Florida · On the waterfront

Plan your tour

  • Setting beachfront venue, on the waterfront — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Phone (772) 287-3244
  • Website stmarys-stuart.org — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

701 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34994

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of The Pittenger Center at St. Mary's and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

What couples highlight

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 32 Google reviews — in their own words, and only about the wedding and the setting.

✈️ easy for out-of-town guests 2 mentions

“Easy to find and spacious venue.”

From the reviews

Beautiful space for any occasion. We attended a wedding reception here this past weekend which was absolutely amazing. Very spacious and even has a kitchen.

★★★★★ — C, Jan 2022

Easy to find and spacious venue. Plenty of parking. Great acoustics. Handicap accessible.

★★★★★ — Honey, May 2023

We LOVE our home parish! :-) There are so many great and exciting things happening at St. Mary's! Please come and join us! Visit for a service, a day, an event. Who knows? You might just be surprised at how much being in fellowship with others can bless your life! 🙂❤

★★★★★ — David, Dec 2021

Yes yes and yes! Just remodeled and perfect for weddings, receptions, and concerts. As you can tell, Im a fan of this place.

★★★★★ — Christian, Feb 2021

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Getting married at The Pittenger Center at St. Mary's

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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