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Top Wedding venues in St. Petersburg, United States
Top Rated Wedding venues in St. Petersburg
Top Reviewed Wedding venues in St. Petersburg
Tampa Bay Yacht Charter
Sunken Gardens
The Historic Manhattan Casino Event Hall
Red Mesa Events
Nova 535
METRO Grand Hall and Meeting Rooms
Reviews
Red Mesa Events is an incredibly beautiful space, and I would be happy to recommend this venue to anyone looking to host an event! I recently coordinated a wedding here, and Elaina, Olga, and the staff were very communicative and helpful leading up to and on the day of the wedding. Definitely a hidden gem worth checking out!
My daughter had her wedding ceremony and reception here. The place is beautiful. A few of us independently used the word oasis. The staff was so helpful and easy to work with. Everything was handled with the goal of minimizing stress on us. The only issue was a guest arriving during the processional (obviously not the venue's fault), but they tactfully kept the person out of view until it would not be disruptive for her to take a seat. Food was delicious. Bar staff was incredible. The next day we reflected on the day and could not think of anything that could have gone better.
As a wedding vendor based out of Tampa (we're a DJ vendor), we see and go to a lot of different venues in the area. NOVA 535 is hands down one of our favorites. Amazing staff, and amazing location. While there, we dealt with Chris - and he's just amazing at what he does. Super helpful, and just is everywhere doing everything. Every staff member there is extremely professional, and just a pleasure to work with. If you're looking for an amazing venue ran by passionate people that actually care about your event, definitely look into NOVA 535.
NOVA535 isn’t just a beautiful space. The staff are all amazing! Everyone we interacted with from time of inquiry to wedding day was friendly, professional, and helpful. At the very last minute, we had to change from an outdoor to an inside ceremony. The staff did this quickly and flawlessly. Both April’s (AJ and April Sherwin) were excellent communicators. AJ was extremely attentive on wedding day. All the other staff also impressed us with their friendliness and skills- AV tech, bartenders, barbacks, servers, and doorman. They were very organized and made everything go very smoothly without a hitch!
NOVA 535 Unique Event Space is one of the best wedding/event spaces in the country according to bridal and travel magazines, and easily the best in Tampa Bay. The indoor space is 2 story exposed brick, bars upstairs and down, a full DJ booth upstairs overlooking the dance floor, KILLER sound system, and a really impressive lighting system capable of creating any look and setting any mood. The bamboo-lined private courtyard has a cool vibe with an overlooking balcony upstairs. The ownership and staff will realize whatever you can imagine. Your guests will never forget it. 5 stars.
We had the rehearsal dinner for our son's wedding at the Red Mesa in downtown St. Pete and it was amazing! We were scheduled to be on the rooftop but the weather was crazy and they allowed us to move into the ballroom. The room was absolutely beautiful. Melissa and her team went above and beyond to set up for us. We had dropped off our sign, flowers and other decor the day before and the Red Mesa staff set it all up for us. They allowed us to use their chargers and floating candle holders and it all came together better than we could have imagined. The food was delicious as well. We had 60 people for dinner and another 80 people joined later for a welcome party. The staff and bartenders managed the crowd beautifully and everyone had the best time. I can't say enough about what a wonderful venue it was!
Attended a fabulous networking event at this venue with a vibrant female entrepreneur community. The place offers an amazing indoor/outdoor space, has two floors, bar area, and great sound system!! Staff was incredible, adding to the venue's charm. Highly recommend for events!
We got married at Nova 535 and it was absolutely perfect. We were able to have our ceremony and reception all in one location and use the food trucks and other vendors we wanted. The staff was so friendly and helpful every step along the way. Last but certainly not least their recommended DJ Jaey was beyond fantastic! We wish we could give more than 5 stars and highly recommend!
I am a member of local network group, St. Pete Girl Boss and we hold our weekly meetings in this amazing space! Chris (Manager) is the sweetest and most detail oriented guy I’ve encountered in ages! This space is so spacious and versatile! Our meeting structure changes every week and no matter our vision Nova can accommodate! If you’re considering this space… don’t waste time looking any further!
This venue is so beautiful inside and out. Cozy, classy and unique. I come here primarily on Fridays for St. Pete Girl Boss meetings and Chris, Shawn and the rest of the team are great hosts. They’re always kind, responsive and professional.
If you’re looking for a unique event space and be worry free when it comes to being taken care of by the staff, I definitely recommend contacting the NOVA team
If you’re looking for a unique event space and be worry free when it comes to being taken care of by the staff, I definitely recommend contacting the NOVA team
I absolutely love photographing weddings here! The atmosphere is incredible and I love that it's a historic building in the heart of downtown St. Pete. With tons of great locations a couple blocks away for more photos. I hope I get to photograph more weddings at Red Mesa!
First off, I wanted to thank Olga and Melissa for everything! You both are amazing! The staff was terrific, and shout out to the bartenders who dealt with the crazy rush of people during the first round of shots, lol. I love that my husband and I could have both the ceremony and reception at the same venue. The rooftop was beautiful for our ceremony, and the ballroom was just the perfect size and atmosphere to party the night away. Thank you all again for such a beautiful day. Brandon and I loved everything about this venue! Oh, I almost forgot, the food is phenomenal!
Red Mesa was the perfect venue for us, especially being an out of town couple. The location was great since we had so many guests flying in, easily accessible from the airports, hotels, and rentals. The entire event space is gorgeous, so we didn’t have to spend a lot of effort or money on decorations. For our wedding, we just wanted to have a great time with our friends/family. The food was delectable (I housed empanadas during cocktail hour) and the staff was great. On top of that, every other vendor we contacted, raved about how they love working with Red Mesa. It made things go smoothly on the day of.
I so enjoyed these gardens and even with that feeling, I was surprised that we stayed for two and a half hours and it felt like the blink of an eye!
If I was a local I expect this is somewhere I would go maybe once a month to see how everything changes with the seasons and the flower bloomings.
The structure of this place just allows you to feel like it goes on and on because there are so many twists and turns in the paths and you come around a corner and you might think you saw before but you're seeing it from a different angle and so you see completely different things. Plus you're going up and down because it's a sunken garden. Lots of water features and so many different species.
Come here for the foliar eye candy, as well as a lovely relaxed and inspiring day.
Incredibly friendly staff. The crew working with the rescue macaws, Mindy the cockatoo and other parrots were happy to share information and clearly loved what they did.
Occasionally a staff member would pass by us and ask us if we were enjoying ourselves and that was so friendly!
The little historical cabin was also really interesting with loads of pictures home video audio recordings and a background of the generations of care that went into the creation of these gardens as well as keeping them alive over decades, and available to the public!
Extra bonus, we were lucky enough to go on a cooler day so felt as good at the end as we did at the beginning.
If I was a local I expect this is somewhere I would go maybe once a month to see how everything changes with the seasons and the flower bloomings.
The structure of this place just allows you to feel like it goes on and on because there are so many twists and turns in the paths and you come around a corner and you might think you saw before but you're seeing it from a different angle and so you see completely different things. Plus you're going up and down because it's a sunken garden. Lots of water features and so many different species.
Come here for the foliar eye candy, as well as a lovely relaxed and inspiring day.
Incredibly friendly staff. The crew working with the rescue macaws, Mindy the cockatoo and other parrots were happy to share information and clearly loved what they did.
Occasionally a staff member would pass by us and ask us if we were enjoying ourselves and that was so friendly!
The little historical cabin was also really interesting with loads of pictures home video audio recordings and a background of the generations of care that went into the creation of these gardens as well as keeping them alive over decades, and available to the public!
Extra bonus, we were lucky enough to go on a cooler day so felt as good at the end as we did at the beginning.
Beautiful place to walk around or bring kids. Very large grounds with lots to see. It can be crowded even on the weekdays. Very clean and indoor bathrooms available. The majority of the park was accessible with a stroller. Only a few of the areas were unpaved and a little harder to manage.
If you want to spend the day walking through a lush garden with lots of different flora, this is it. There was plenty of shade in most areas, but it was still warm. They had well kept clearings where you can enjoy a picnic (which I did). They also have flamingos and I really enjoyed watching them. They also have a cute gift shop! We got our tickets through Groupon for a cheaper price, so highly recommend to take advantage of the deal when it's up.
Lots of interesting plants, in particular the cacti. Very well maintained. Many did not have markers identifying the specimen though. It was very crowded and I did have to drive around the parking lot several times to wait for an open space, they share a parking lot with a busy restaurant. Overall I didn't care for the layout it's like a maze and jumbled. Other botanical gardens I have been to have a nice flow and layout to them.
Perfect from start to finish. We booked the yacht for our small wedding ceremony and it couldn’t have been better. They do an excellent job with communication. The food platters were excellent and service on board was phenomenal. The Captain and Mate were laid back and very helpful. Everyone of our guests had an incredible time and would do an event like this again. We appreciate the professionalism ! We would 100% recommend them for sure!
This garden is absolutely amazing!! Extremely well maintained and HUGE. You could spend hours walking around, taking photos or just looking at all of the beautiful palm trees, flowers, fountains, waterfalls, they even have flamingos and turtles. Lots of shady places to sit and rest too. My friend Anna took me (I am from out of state) and I was blown away by it. I hope to go back again for my next trip. Thank you to the staff and volunteers who clearly work hard on such a unique attraction.
We had so much fun at Sunken Gardens! My husband and I went on a day where it had just rained and it was sunny, but not hot outside. The plants here are gorgeous, and the venue is well arranged. We really enjoyed going through the winding paths and identifying plants we were familiar with and being amazed by new ones we had never seen. Some of the trees here are enormous. We were especially impressed by the rainbow eucalyptus tree. It is out of a storybook. And by the way, there are real flamingos here! We also really enjoyed the gift shop. It is great place to find gifts for anyone who loves plants. I would love to come here again next time we are in St. Petersburg. Highly recommend making this part of your visit to the area. Don’t miss it!!
Everything about this place is incredible. The plants are all very well taken care of, and the inside staff are nothing but helpful. The various and winding paths always led to something interesting. There are plenty of sights and picture opportunities. If you're anywhere close to the area, I highly recommend a stop inside! It took us about an hour and a half to walk and gawk the whole trail.
We had a fantastic time with Captain Ben! I booked a sunset cruise for my 30th birthday and the process was simple, quick, and easy. Captain Ben replies to messages in a prompt and professional manner, and he was extremely helpful with recommendations for catering, what time to set sail, and other details. We had a short rain delay, but the crew was communicative and offered to extend our trip in order to make up for the lost time. Five stars and would definitely cruise with these folks again!
We chartered the Smooth C's as a final hooray for my three day birthday celebration.The boat is amazing and the staff was phenomenal! Everything is will stocked and I loved that we could bring our own food and drinks to celebrate. My family and friends loved it! I highly recommend booking with TBYC and I will be booking again myself.
Absolutely gorgeous place to visit. So many different plants to see. Gorgeous landscapes, bridges, flamingos and fish. Very well taken care of. Bonus - a fun gift shop that offers many different souvenirs!
Only costs $15 to get in and it is well worth the money.
Only costs $15 to get in and it is well worth the money.
Had a wonderful wedding thanks to Tampa Bay Yacht Charter! They were super helpful with the planning and always available to answer questions ahead of time. Highly recommend for small weddings or gatherings. We hope to use them again for another celebration.
Great crew and fun 4 hours. Recommended it highly. The only thing I’d ask for is for the crew to atleast put the food in the yacht while waiting for everyone. They didn’t let us put the food inside until everyone came, so it had to sit outside.
Otherwise it was a great experience. Once you leave the dock, the breeze helps a lot and you don’t feel the heat.
Otherwise it was a great experience. Once you leave the dock, the breeze helps a lot and you don’t feel the heat.
Our Red Mesa wedding was truly the wedding of my dreams. The venue is gorgeous, the food is delicious, and the Red Mesa staff is incredible! Leigh made planning our wedding such a breeze and so much fun… I couldn’t have done it without her! My husband and I loved that the venue is downtown, so we could show off our city to all of our out of town guests. I wish I could get married at Red Mesa again and again and again.
Red Mesa was the most beautiful backdrop for our wedding. The event space is stunning and it was so unique to get married on the rooftop overlooking the city.
I cannot rave enough about the service we received during our wedding and planning process. As all the reviews state, Leigh is amazing as the event coordinator. She was with us every step of the way and was incredibly responsive to any questions. Jenni was great the day of, and made sure everything went off without a hitch.
We chose the venue for the food and drinks and they did not disappoint. Loved the margaritas! The ballroom was the perfect space for 90 guests where we danced the whole night.
So grateful for such a wonderful experience!
I cannot rave enough about the service we received during our wedding and planning process. As all the reviews state, Leigh is amazing as the event coordinator. She was with us every step of the way and was incredibly responsive to any questions. Jenni was great the day of, and made sure everything went off without a hitch.
We chose the venue for the food and drinks and they did not disappoint. Loved the margaritas! The ballroom was the perfect space for 90 guests where we danced the whole night.
So grateful for such a wonderful experience!
I loved dancing here. A great wood floor. Could use some stronger AC. Had a few tables outside to sit and catch some fresh air between band sets.
Our daughter had her wedding on 10.22.22 on Smooth C's. Captain Ben and First Mate Patty did everything they could to make it a memorable event. Ben officiated the wedding and provided a beautiful sunset charter. He answered all our questions prior to the event. Patty coordinated the food delivery and did an excellent job with the food set-up and clean up. We were a party of twenty aged 27 to 90. Everyone had a great time! I would recommend Smooth C's for your next event, party or wedding.
Visited for a concert. Amazing little venue for a show, was like attending a wedding party. Quick service at the bar, nice restrooms, lots of room. It was so hot though and with the lights and the smoke machines it was even hotter. Would definitely go to another concert there!
The St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership recently hosted a membership lunch at the Historic Manhattan Casino Event Hall & they did a fantastic job! Not only was the food amazing & venue beautiful, as to be expected, but the event planning team and waitstaff was very professional and flexible as we had a few things change last minute. Definitely recommend for any event with a large group!
We love historic buildings and Red Mesa just so happened to be one of St. Pete's first firehouses which is pretty cool! When we first walked into the event space where we had our ceremony and reception, we absolutely loved the exposed brick, with the loft ceiling and all the windows and herringbone floors and marble/granite. It was completely our style! The size was perfect and intimate enough to where we didn't feel like it was just another big cookie-cutter ballroom that so many other event spaces felt like. This space had such character so it was an easy decision for us to go with Red Mesa Events. Not to mention our venue coordinating staff were amazing! Leigh and Ashley went through all the details of our big day and decorated everything perfectly! It was absolutely beautiful and felt so incredibly romantic. They really did a fantastic job making our vision a reality. We loved that they had decor packages with the venue also! And how can we not forget about the food! If you've never eaten at Red Mesa you definitely have to! The food was delicious and we customized all of it to what we wanted! Having everything all in one venue really made it easier on us! We cannot express enough how impressed we were with their team and the space itself. Thank you all!
We celebrated my husband’s 50th birthday on Smooth C’s yacht. It was a phenomenal experience and we all had a fabulous time! Captain Ben and Patty were so gracious and accommodating, they made us feel at home right from the start! We were met with a custom birthday sign for my husband which was a nice touch and made him feel special. There were 10 of us in the party and there was plenty of room in different areas of the boat! The yacht was beautiful and so relaxing and we even saw several dolphins and a beautiful sunset!! I highly recommend this company for any event and we can’t wait to plan our next outing on the yacht!!
Innovative opportunity for chefs to share their talents. Had a wonderful poke bowl. Staff members are lovely. Beautiful job on the building. Next time .. BBQ.
This place is Amazing! The interior has been redone first class. It is very inviting, bright and cheerful. Each of the chefs operate from here and some mobile locations. Just stopped in to check it our. I want to come back with a group of friends.
Enough variety of foods to satisfy most people's tastes.
Enough variety of foods to satisfy most people's tastes.
I highly recommend Three Generations Restaurant the brunch was absolutely amazing I ordered the fried fish which was so lightly fried to perfection accompanied by the smoked gouda grits with the fried okra and chicken andouille sausage was to die for. I also had the smoked salmon avocado toast it had a mexican twist it was absolutely great!
The Casino itself is not open for business as of yet. They are putting a coffee shop, restaurant, co-working space and food commissary in very soon though! Behind they have a small Farmers Market that is great. Fresh organic veggies and fruit, food trucks, trinkets and more. Have music going with a little seating area to enjoy your food. Oh and the Kettle Corn!!! Poppin Good does Kettle Corn right! Definitely check it out and stay tuned for when the Manhattan Casino opens in the next month.
We hosted our graduation event in the Grand Hall and everything went perfectly. The staff was able to have all of the tables ready as we requested and were always there to help with anything we needed. We were able to hold our presentation and luncheon and then a science-fair styled event for our attendees to walk around and meet our students.
We had several attendees stop by to tell us how well the space worked and how much they enjoyed the event.
We will definitely host another event with them in the future.
We had several attendees stop by to tell us how well the space worked and how much they enjoyed the event.
We will definitely host another event with them in the future.
This space is very nice for small events. The service staff worked diligently to ensure the guests were treated well. The room is clean and the wood floor is beautiful. I was there as a photographer and the room could have used more directional light toward the area where they set up to podium. This area is one of the darkest in the room and tough to shoot without using a flash. If they fix that it will be a 5 star venue (from the photographer perspective). See sample photography.
We were in the Tampa area to attend our niece’s wedding and decided that since we had a lot of family members present, what better time to charter a boat and take a wonderful sunset cruise. It was a spur of the moment decision and Laura was able to accommodate our request with just a two-day notice, booking us on the Smooth C’s. We set sail with our family (18 of us) for our 4-hour sunset charter and were having so much fun that we extended an additional hour. That was an awesome 5-hour memorable experience for us and our family. Special thanks to Captain Richie and crew member Cindy. They were awesome! They made sure our family was having fun and didn’t disappoint. Thank you, Laura, Captain Richie, and Cindy, for making our family gathering a night we’ll be talking about for a long time. We’ll do it again on a future trip to Tampa.