Although Tampa Bay may be known for it’s variety of fragrant cigars, its wild Gasparilla parades and even as the home of the Buccaneers, what some might not know is that hidden amongst the hundreds of hotels and restaurants are some pretty extraordinary wedding reception sites. Hotel ballrooms move over…it’s a zoo out there…literally!
Choosing a fabulous site for your Tampa wedding reception is the key to a successful event. Weddings that offer a special style, a style that is uniquely…you! Don’t get me wrong girls, everyone adores a traditional wedding, but when it comes to your nuptials make sure you a Tampa wedding reception site reflects whom you are, this is your day! The buzz in town is that the elephants and stingrays are ready to hear some wedding vows!
For your wedding reception, choose from the many unique venues offered by Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Whether you’re looking for a beautiful natural setting, a black tie venue or any theme of your choice, Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo can provide you with the reception location to make your event a memorable one. The sky is the limit.
So you love wine? So do we! Plan your wedding at Keel & Curley Winery, a local Plant City winery offering events large and small. A gazebo and a garden area for special events and weddings, as well as a 4200 sq. ft. outdoor deck overlooking the gardens and pond for receptions make this the perfect choice.. Winery and farm tours are offered for all events, along with a full kitchen for catering
We all fell in love with The Little Mermaid and her under water adventures, so have your own at The Florida Aquarium. Large 500,000 gallon Coral Reefs exhibits are the home to more than 1,600 coral reef residents. The beautiful panoramic window is an ideal backdrop for wedding ceremonies! Located in Downtown Tampa, along the waterfront, The Florida Aquarium offers four fascinating galleries filled with over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and around the world.
As the Gulf South’s largest, most elegant dining super yacht, Yacht StarShip offers a place like no other for spectacular weddings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and engagement parties. Yacht StarShip is an $8-million, 600 passenger super yacht that is the first dining yacht in the United States to be honored with the 3-Diamond Rating from AAA. They offer 5 private dining rooms for small to large wedding events and also a new private Bridal Suite.
So, if you think you are about to settle for an ordinary Tampa wedding reception site, think again and visit some of the Bay area’s hidden treasures. The possibilities are endless and with a little imagination you can plan the wedding of your dreams!
