Big Day Savings: 15 Amazingly Affordable Tampa Bay Wedding Venues
Tampa may be a hot wedding destination, but it's still home to plenty of affordable wedding venues. We’ve included our favorite spots that offer champagne style on a beer budget, and also deliver when it comes to stunning vistas and great amenities. (You can thank us later!)
Armature Works
Tampa, FL
Fab Features: cool, mixed-use industrial-chic building boasting stunning views of the Hillsborough River and downtown skyline • interior is designed with a wood truss loft ceiling, shiplap, and exposed brick walls • al fresco receptions in the courtyard beneath stringed market lights
Catering: In-house, Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center
Tampa, FL
Fab Features: full-service, all-suite hotel perfectly placed next to the Riverwalk • outdoor events in a palm-studded courtyard, with multiple light-flooded, flexible, and modern ballrooms that can accommodate various guest counts • delectable in-house menus crafted by talented chefs with experience catering to various dietary preferences and needs
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$ • $$$
Bilmar Beach Resort
Treasure Island, FL
Fab Features: gracious Treasure Island resort with a relaxed, Caribbean-cool vibe and sweeping Gulf of Mexico views • celebrate in the breezy, open-sided Waves on the Bilmore venue, or in one of the elegant ballrooms • enjoy your wedding night in a complimentary penthouse suite
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Bay Club at Westshore Yacht Club
Tampa, FL
Fab Features: sophisticated yacht club with views of the Old Tampa Bay • sunset ceremonies on the expansive waterfront pool deck or the elegant, shaded porte cochere, with receptions al fresco or in the elevated banquet hall spaces • in-house menus are easily customized to fit your budget and tastes
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
The Cuban Club
Tampa, FL
Fab Features: 1917 Neoclassical community center boasting a ballroom, courtyard, two-story theatre, and more! • chic, Old World glam with ceremonies in the theatre and cocktails in the adjacent lobby, with its original imported tile floors and built-in bar • dance the night away in the playful Cantina or the elegant Grand Ballroom
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Tampa Garden Club
Tampa, FL
Fab Features: gorgeous waterfront garden club nestled on 3 acres of lush lawns • ceremonies beneath large oak trees draped with Spanish moss followed by receptions inside the airy and elegant Ballroom • your fees help this non-profit provide educational resources and opportunities throughout the Tampa area that promote a love of gardening and environmental stewardship
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
Worthington for Events
Ellenton, FL
Fab Features: elegant rustic venue on Lovelee Lake with a romantic waterfront ceremony option • spacious Grand Room with exposed wood, vintage lighting, and natural light for up to 200 guests • scenic lake views throughout the venue and convenient location near Tampa, Sarasota, and I-75
Catering: In-house, BYOPrice: $ • $$
Courtyard St. Petersburg Clearwater-Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach, FL
Fab Features: gracious, full-service hotel in picturesque Madeira Beach • breezy marina-front ceremonies at the Alcove, followed by receptions in the Harborview room • event planners can help coordinate a full wedding weekend, from dolphin watching tours to affordable room blocks to customized menus
Catering: In-housePrice: $
Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club
St. Petersburg, FL
Fab Features: private country club with panoramic views of the sun-kissed sea and waterfront• tie the knot on the white sand beach with a backdrop of yachts floating on the harbor • dance the night away in the window-lined ballroom featuring an oversized dance floor and wraparound bar
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Yacht StarShip
Tampa, FL
Fab Features: luxurious yachts that can dock in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, St. Pete Beach, Sarasota, or Tarpon Springs • multiple indoor and outdoor decks that can be used for ceremonies, cocktails, and receptions • sunset cruises with unparalleled views of Harbor Island, Davis Island, and the city skylines
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Mill Pond Estate
Seffner, FL
Fab Features: a stunning estate set on 18 serene acres • exchange vows in a lush garden, under sprawling century-old oak trees, or overlooking a tranquil lily pond • al fresco receptions on the expansive meadow where you can dine and dance under the stars or beneath a large sailcloth tent
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Sunken Gardens
St. Petersburg, FL
Fab Features: botanical paradise in the midst of a bustling city • exchange vows surrounded by thousands of lush tropical displays, vibrant flowering plants, and cascading waterfalls • the Garden Room affords a high wood ceiling and metal beams and overlooks the exquisite gardens
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$ • $$$
The Regent
Riverview, FL
Fab Features: spectacularly grand events center with a striking columned facade • the massive grand ballroom can be separated out into multiple smaller spaces or used in full, boasting 21-foot ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, crystal chandeliers, and romantic statues set in curved niches • clear, affordable pricing and an extensive preferred list provides you plenty of flexibility to plan your day
Catering: Preferred listPrice: $ • $$
The Florida Aquarium
Tampa, FL
Fab Features: one-of-a-kind ceremonies against a backdrop of ethereal rays of light and thousands of creatures swimming in a floor-to-ceiling tank • mingle with cocktails in the Wetlands Dome where birds fly overhead • proceeds from your event support education and conservation efforts
Catering: In-housePrice: $ • $$
Darby Farm
Dade City, FL
Fab Features: dairy barn-turned-contemporary chic event space, outfitted with white ceilings, warm wood and rustic stone accents, and two plush dressing suites • al fresco celebrations on the gracious grounds, with ceremonies alongside the babbling creek and receptions on the tree-shaded grounds • snap one-of-a-kind images with the friendly Highland cattle, miniature goats, and donkey!
Catering: BYOPrice: $ • $$
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