Best Wedding Venues in Tampa Bay
The St. Pete-Clearwater area is filled with special places for hosting a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception.
Exchanging vows on a sugar-sand beach is just the start of the possibilities provided by a St. Pete-Clearwater wedding. Celebrate in the sculpture garden of a fine arts museum overlooking Tampa Bay or in a tropical paradise watching the sunset from the deck of a lighthouse on the Gulf. The romantic choices are endless.
Elegant Weddings at Resorts & Inns
Opened in 1928, The Don CeSar has been welcoming travelers for nearly a century.
The Don CeSar, St. Pete Beach
The Don CeSar, built in 1928, has been described as a pink iced wedding cake set on a sugar-white sandy beach in St. Pete Beach, voted TripAdvisor's No. 1 Beach in the United States for 2021. The eight-story resort hosts more than 300 weddings a year for as few as two people or as many as 250 guests. Depending on your style, you can choose from a casual beach wedding or a lavish ballroom event.
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With stunning settings indoors and out, Wyndham Grand is a popular wedding venue.
Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
The beachside Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach makes any wedding special with its spectacular views and tranquil oceanfront setting. From a sunset ceremony overlooking the Gulf to a grand ballroom affair for up to 600 guests, a range of wedding packages are available to create an event to remember.
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Sandpearl Resort's gorgeous beachfront setting makes for a memorable wedding ceremony and reception.
Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater Beach
Situated on the beautiful shores of Clearwater Beach, which routinely lands among TripAdvisor's top five beaches in the U.S., taking the top spot in 2016, 2018 and 2019, the Sandpearl Resort exudes barefoot elegance and approachable refinement. You can exchange your vows in stately ballrooms, elegant boardrooms, on the tranquil pool lawn or in a spot overlooking the Gulf and beach.
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Luxurious gardens present the perfect setting to say "I do".
The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, St. Pete
Located in downtown St. Pete, the Vinoy is a 1920s Mediterranean Revival hotel on the National Register of Historic Places. Perched next to Vinoy Park on the waters of Tampa Bay, the Vinoy overlooks the historic downtown. Weddings are held in several ballrooms, as well as an outdoor Tea Garden.
The Birchwood Inn, St. Pete
The setting couldn't be more romantic than at The Birchwood Inn, with its waterfront views, private terraces and elegant touches everywhere. Wedding ceremonies are held overlooking bayfront North Straub Park, followed by cocktail hour at the stylish Birchwood Canopy rooftop bar, and a reception in the Grand Ballroom. Those planning a small destination wedding will be pleased to know that The Birchwood offers custom 4-hour packages Sundays through Thursdays.
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Gorgeous Gardens
Sunken Gardens, St. Pete
The beautiful Sunken Gardens is a tropical oasis that’s home to more than 50,000 exotic plants and birds, including the beloved and iconic pink flamingo. Daytime and evening wedding ceremonies offer a serene garden setting while celebrations can be hosted in the historic main building, offering a classic Florida setting for your special day.
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Florida Botanical Gardens, Largo
The Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo are made up of 100 acres that showcase the area’s gorgeous flora and fauna amid lush surroundings. The gardens include a Butterfly Garden, a Native Plant Garden, a Topiary Garden, a Tropical Garden and others, which make stunning surroundings for intimate wedding ceremonies.
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Venues with a View
Tampa Bay Watch Lighthouse, Tierra Verde
The Tampa Bay Watch lighthouse in Tierra Verde provides panoramic vistas of Tampa Bay and the Gulf. Up to 150 guests can experience the balmy breezes on the lighthouse’s covered wraparound porch, which overlooks Fort De Soto Park and the barrier island of Shell Key. Dance the night away in the second-story party hall featuring golden bamboo floors and wall-to-wall windows. Another option: Stage a waterfront garden ceremony.
St. Petersburg Museum of History
Floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto Tampa Bay are just the beginning of the conversation-starting features of the St. Petersburg Museum of History. A vintage airplane hangs over the glass-enclosed Flight One Pavilion, which seats up to 175 for cocktails and dancing. A peaceful garden behind the museum is another great spot to exchange vows in downtown St. Pete.
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Clearwater Community Sailing Center
Spectacular views of Clearwater Bay and the Intracoastal Waterway define the airy Carlisle Room and Veranda at the Clearwater Community Sailing Center in Clearwater, perfect for both sunrise and sunset weddings. Up to 180 guests will marvel at views of passing boats and dancing lights. The sailing center is conveniently located across the street from Sand Key Park, which is popular for beachfront ceremonies.
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Artful Elegance & Unique Venues
Museum of Fine Arts, St. Pete
With a two-story glass conservatory overlooking the water, Spanish-style gardens, a popular park at its front door, and the ability to accommodate parties ranging from intimate receptions to soirees for up to 350 people, it's no surprise the Museum of Fine Arts was named Martha Stewart’s top pick for wedding locations in Florida. The conservatory and adjoining outdoor terrace provide mesmerizing views of Tampa Bay, and elegant interior gardens feature sculptures, columns and vaulted ceilings. Guests will also enjoy the art galleries and the majestic banyan trees near the museum entrance.
The West Events, Madeira Beach
For couples that want to pair an industrial chic vibe (think rustic wood, brick walls, exposed beams and polished concrete floors) with easy beach access for ceremonies and sunset photos, you've found your perfect wedding spot at West Events. The venue offers several packages to take the stress out of wedding planning. Both inside and outside areas are available for a variety of event needs, and the stylish cocktail bar is often mentioned in online reviews.
NOVA 535, St. Pete
Old is new again in a historic building that has been transformed into a modern wedding venue. Contemporary art on red brick walls creates a chic and warm atmosphere, whether you’re planning an intimate dinner for 80 or lavish cocktails for 800. Part art gallery, part sophisticated lounge, the NOVA 535 features Brazilian hardwood floors and twin wrought-iron staircases. An outdoor courtyard lined in bamboo is another great setting.
Kapok Special Events Center & Garden, Clearwater
European statues and vintage crystal bring Old World grandeur to the Kapok Special Events Center & Garden, a one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor wedding venue. As many as 1,000 guests can wander through gardens filled with Italian fountains, statuary and even a hidden lagoon. There are architectural delights to discover in every room, including the Regency Lounge’s golden pyramid ceiling and the opulent chandelier in the Grand Ballroom.
Traditional Charm
Andrews Memorial Chapel, Dunedin
A landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, the Victorian-era Andrews Memorial Chapel in charming Dunedin combines classical elegance and natural beauty. Couples of all faiths are welcome to exchange vows under a rare heart of pine ceiling. A red carpet center aisle is stunning for wedding ceremonies, and the chapel’s pews can be removed to host indoor receptions for up to 130 guests. Colorful gardens surrounding the chapel feature a jasmine-covered trellis and butterfly garden.
The Coliseum, St. Pete
The arched ceiling and twinkling lights of The Coliseum, a legendary Gatsby-era ballroom, make for a memorable first dance. The ballroom is spacious enough to accommodate large wedding parties of 250 to 2,000 guests but 10 private alcoves offer intimate spaces alongside the dance floor. This venue is one of two vintage options run by the City of St. Petersburg (the second is the tropical Sunken Gardens).