Our story
About The Cove at St. Johns
The Cove at St. Johns is a boutique event venue in Fruit Cove, FL — St. Johns County, just south of Jacksonville. The roughly 1,400-square-foot space hosts one event at a time for up to 100 guests, with decor and planning handled by our in-house team.
The Cove at St. Johns is a versatile event space in Fruit Cove, Florida, built to flex around the celebration you have in mind — a wedding, a quinceañera, a shower, or a corporate gathering for up to 100 guests.
Decor and planning happen in-house, so the room you imagine and the room you walk into are one and the same. There’s no juggling outside vendors for the look of your day — we help shape it with you from the first conversation.
We host one event at a time. That means the space, the timeline, and our attention are yours alone while your celebration is here — no overlapping parties, no sharing the room with another group.
Most of all, the service here is personal and in-person. You’ll talk with a real person, stand in the actual room, and plan a celebration that feels like yours.
A welcome from our owner
Nilsa Bibiloni
- 22 years of military service
- Master's in business administration
- Certified party & decor planner
I spent 22 years in the military before I opened The Cove, and that's still how I run it: plan the details early, keep the timeline tight, and make sure nothing lands on you.
I have a master's degree in business administration and I'm a certified party and decor planner, so the planning and the styling both happen here, with my own team. You're not hiring three separate vendors just to get one room right.
To me, event management is about the vision and getting it done at a reasonable price. Tell me what you're picturing and what you have to work with, and I'll tell you honestly what we can do.
Nilsa
Owner, The Cove at St. Johns
How we work
Three simple steps
Tour
Stand in the actual room, ask anything, and picture your day in the space.
Design together
We shape the look with you in-house — draping, colors, and details, no outside decorators to juggle.
Celebrate
While your celebration is here, the room, the timeline, and our attention are yours alone. You just enjoy it.
The Cove, in motion
A feel for the space
- The hall
- Weddings
- Celebrations
- The details
Frequently asked questions
Who runs The Cove at St. Johns?
The Cove is locally and family owned, run by Nilsa — the owner you’ll actually hear from. When you inquire, she replies personally within a few hours.
What makes The Cove different from other venues?
Two things: we host one event at a time, so the venue is exclusively yours, and decor and planning are done in-house — our team designs, sets up, and takes down everything for you.
Where is the venue located?
At 616 State Rd 13 N Unit 10, Fruit Cove, FL 32259 — in St. Johns County, just south of Jacksonville — with on-site parking.
How big is the space?
Roughly 1,400 square feet, hosting up to 100 guests. We transform the one room to match each event, from intimate showers to full receptions.
How can I see the venue in person?
Book a private tour online or call 904-704-9820. You’ll get an instant acknowledgment, and Nilsa follows up personally within a few hours to set a time.
See it in person
The best way to picture your event is to stand in the room.
Book a private tour — we’ll walk the space and talk through your vision, no pressure.