An affordable bayside location close to major hotels and resorts in popular St. Pete Beach
Maximum capacity in the second level ballroom over-looking picturesque Boca Ciega Bay is 200 with dance floor. Located within the St. Pete Beach Community Center complex, the ballroom boasts subdued lighting, a neutral color scheme, and a very reasonable cost compared to hotels and resorts nearby.
YOU CAN FURNISH YOUR OWN ALCOHOL with our Open Bar Package that includes required Liquor Liability Insurance
COST:$2000 for an 8 hour block of time that includes set-up, event, and breakdown time. If you are holding your wedding on the Plaza, it is suggested you book a 10-hour block of time for $2500. You may need to rent another 50 chairs for the ceremony as the facility only has 50 available for
outdoor use.
Waterfront
Clearwater Rec Center TC
Intercoastal waterway location right in Clearwater Beach within walking distance of the beach
Operated by the City of Clearwater Beach, this is one of the most cost effective venues that allows outside catering and alcohol. For this reason, you must BOOK EARLY.
For about $1500 on a Saturday, you get NINE hours (set-up through breakdown), white resin padded folding chairs, round and long tables.
Their staff also sets up and tears down and cleans the building. If you are a Clearwater resident, you save 10%.
The main room is a blank palatte for any color scheme with large picture windows. Unless you are booked at a beachfront hotel and can use their area for a ceremony, count on traveling south to Sand Key IF you want to hold your wedding on the sand.
An outdoor deck is the perfect place for a cocktail hour. Move bar indoors later.
Clearwater Rec Center
69 Bay Esplanade
Clearwater, FL 33767
Viewing is during regular business hours or during the set up of an event on the weekends.
A eco-friendly venue tucked away off the coastal waters in Tierra Verde
Sunsets, gentle breezes, and even a dock for a dramatic bride and groom entrance via boat, are just few of the reasons Tampa Bay Watch is a Hidden Treasure.
Outside alcohol is permitted with liability insurance. The spacious grassy lawn provides the perfect setting for an outdoor wedding which can be moved under the buidling or on the deck level if necessary.
The second-floor banquet room accommodates up to 120 guests comfortably with a medium sized dance area. Bamboo flooring offers a rich texture to the setting and there's plenty of waterfront views through large picture windows on two sides. You can expand the guest count to 160 by seating some guests on the deck.
TBW has round and long tables with beautiful natural wood folding chairs. The adjoining classroom area is a must for a catering prep and storage area.
The cost is $4500 which now includes tables and chairs. Valet service is required for larger groups. Only minutes from St. Pete Beach and plenty of accommodations including The Don CeSar. If a beach wedding is what you crave, Ft. DeSoto Park beaches are just minutes away.
Tampa Bay Watch
How to Make the Most of this Venue:
Hold your ceremony at your beachside hotel down the street with reception here
Utilize the outdoor terrace for bar and social area.
For invitation purposes, refer to it as The Boca Ciega Ballroom at the St. Pete Community Center
For outdoor ceremonies:
Make Plan B to hold wedding under the building in case of rain.
St. Pete Beach Community Center-TC
How to Make the Most of this Venue:
Because events must end at 10 p.m., start your event in late afternoon to take advantage of sunset later for posed pics
Keep the bar indoors because of the windy deck conditions
No cooking is allowed in or under the building, so focus on regular buffets or sit down menus
Count on doing table/chair set up yourself or pay your caterer. TBW does not do set up/tear down
St. Pete Community Center
7701 Boca Ciega Drive
St. Petersburg Beach, FL 33706
Viewing between
9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday - Friday
Office not open on Saturdays or Sundays
Arrangements can be made for possible Saturday showings.
See also, Davis Islands Garden Club under South Tampa
Clearwater Community Sailing Center
Ideally located bayfront across the street from Sand Key Park
A casual beachy location, the sailing center offers flexibility for a variety of event styles. The second level Carlisle Room is fully air conditioned with seating for up to 100 guests comfortably with a small dance floor.
A large new covered Veranda addition can increase the guest capacity to over 150. The veranda has ceiling fans and roll down protective clear sides to insulate the space from high wind.
It features round guest tables along with long tables and NEW padded ballroom chairs.
If the beach across the street or a church are not options, you can hold your ceremony on the verandah and have guests venture to the bottom level for a receiving line with you while chairs are positioned around guest tables.
Two major hotels along with a number of vacation rental condos are very close by.
Cost: $1550 for only SIX hours of set-up, event time, and breakdown time for both second level areas. Adding an additional one or two hours is recommended:
$250 per hour.
Events must end at 11 p.m. with cleanup concluded by 12 midnight.
Dance floor is an extra charge but Veranda can be utilized in cooler weather.
Don't plan on having guests walk from a ceremony at Sand Key. It is driving distance; all pakr parking is metered
Limited kitchen area: it a kitchenette within the Carlisle
There is only a single woman's and men's bathroom on the second floor. Have someone direct guests to the larger restrooms on the bottom level.
No candles or open flames are allowed on site. Make arrangements for LED lights on guest tables.
Also, there is no indirect lighting inside or out after dark other than flourescents. It would be important to have additional lighting indoors for events starting at dusk.
Also, there is NO KITCHEN, just a built in kitchenette with a full size refrigerator. Although there is a tall black curtain section to hide it, this reduces the amount of inside space for tables and chairs.
If needing to utilize the Veranda, consider the time of year you will be holding your event.
Utilize as much of the Veranda area as possible for bar, buffet, dancing if you plan to use the indoors for guest seating.
