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October 7, 2022

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Recently engaged and ready to plan your dream Tampa FL wedding day? Choosing the perfect venue for your event is the first step to plan your wedding day. As a Tampa wedding photographer, I want to share some of my favorite Tampa hotel wedding venues! Hotel weddings can be convenient, absolutely beautiful, and an overall great decision for your wedding day. 

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Why Get Married in a Tampa Hotel?

Before we dive into some of the beautiful options in Tampa, let’s talk about why you should consider a hotel wedding day.

Hotel Weddings are convenient.

Hotel weddings can be super convenient for you and your guests. Not only do you have somewhere to get ready, your friends and family can also stay onsite. The end result? An easier wedding day!No more traveling between venues or people running late. Additionally, if your guests aren’t local, having your event in one spot like a hotel can make it super easy for them. You don’t have to coordinate extra transportation options or expect them to use Uber. Nothing beats that! 

Hotel weddings help you create a weekend of events.

When everyone’s in one place, you can create a fun atmosphere and truly make a weekend event out of your wedding! Encourage your guests to extend their stay and enjoy the beautiful city of Tampa even longer. Consider hosting an extra brunch or some other event around your wedding since your guests will be together! 

Hotel weddings can be easier to plan.

Hotels often have teams onsite to help with your wedding day, too. From onsite coordination to catering, some of your vendors may be ready to go with you once you choose to host your celebration there. That’s always a plus! Anything to make your planning more streamlined is a pro in my book. Finally, when you host a hotel wedding day, you can kickstart your honeymoon or travel plans without ever having to switch locations! Consider staying an extra day before you leave on your honeymoon just to decompress and take advantage of the amenities, like a spa or pool day, before you jet set to your next location. 

Now, onto the good part… where to actually get married in Tampa! 

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Hotel Wedding Venues in Tampa

Le Meridien Tampa 

Located in Downtown Tampa, Le Meridien Tampa is a beautiful option for a city wedding day. This gorgeous building was once the old courthouse in the city and has been converted into a stunning hotel, open for travelers and weddings alike. They offer both indoor and outdoor spaces for your events, as well as a team onsite to help you plan. Whether you’re local or planning a destination wedding, Le Meridien Tampa will help bring your dreams to life!

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Vinoy Renaissance Hotel

The Vinoy Renaissance Hotel in St. Petersburg, FL is a gorgeous option for an elegant wedding day. Their onsite options include several gorgeous grand ballrooms, as well as outdoor options if you’re looking to enjoy the Florida sun. Vinoy Renaissance Hotel has a wonderful event team who will help bring your vision to life – from sourcing vendors to actually executing your event, they strive to make your entire planning process stress-free! 

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Don Cesar Hotel

If you’re dreaming of a luxurious beachfront wedding day, consider the beautiful Don Cesar Hotel! Known for its pink coloring, the Don Cesar Hotel has been a backdrop of choice for years for events and wedding days. With easy access to the beach, incredible indoor and outdoor event spaces, and the charm of a landmark hotel, it’s a dream venue for wedding days in the Tampa area. The Don Cesar Hotel can host events up to 250 people, so whether you’re hoping for an intimate day or something bigger, consider this stunning St. Pete Beach venue! 

Hyatt Clearwater Beach

The Hyatt Clearwater Beach is one of the most gorgeous venues in the area, especially if you really want that Gulf view. They offer a beautiful rooftop terrace, and several other options for events both inside and out. The Hyatt Clearwater Beach offers truly elegant and upscale options for your chic Tampa wedding day. With plenty of room options, you’ll be able to host your entire wedding weekend here – from your rehearsal dinner to farewell brunch – with the help of their fantastic and well-trained staff. 

Tampa Marriott Water Street

One of the reasons I love the Tampa Marriott Water Street for wedding days has to be the incredible view and modern, chic vibe of the hotel. This hotel boasts incredible views of the Gulf of Mexico and provides romantic options for your event celebration. The Tampa Marriott Water Street literally sits right on the water and is a gorgeous option for stunning wedding portraits that you’ll never forget (coming from your favorite Tampa wedding photographer!).

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Hotel Haya

If you’re dreaming of a vibrant and modern wedding day, consider visiting the Hotel Haya. The Hotel Haya is the perfect option for a wedding day because the spaces in the hotel were built with events in mind – from the spacious Floridian Suite for prep (and honeymooning!) to the romantic ballrooms – there’s space for everything you need! One of the best parts of Hotel Haya is the incredible menu and catering options. The food is sourced locally and truly highlights what makes Florida special. If you’re planning a downtown Tampa wedding day, don’t miss the chance to check out Hotel Haya! 

Hotel Zamora

Known for its stunning European-inspired architecture, the Hotel Zamora is a beautiful option for St. Pete Beach wedding days. They have several gorgeous options for your celebration, but my personal favorite has to be the rooftop event space, with 360-degree views of the Gulf and beach. The Hotel Zamora is a beautiful option for a seamless event, helping your guests smoothly transition from the outside to the gorgeous inside spaces. Accommodating guests up to 150, Hotel Zamora is another great option no matter the size of your event! See one of my favorite wedding days here! 

Hilton Tampa Downtown

If your heart is set on a wedding day in the heart of downtown, you can’t get a better option than the Hilton Tampa Downtown. They have two separate ballrooms to choose from for your event, and the hotel itself is simply stunning with its modern design! It’s a great backdrop for your portraits. Like many of the area hotels, they offer a team onsite to help with planning and great catering options, too! For a modern wedding in the city, Hilton Tampa Downtown is the place to be! 

Planning Your Tampa FL Wedding Day

Tampa has beautiful options for your wedding day, no matter how big of a celebration or the style you’re planning. The hotels in the area are all gorgeous with wonderful teams to help you plan – and they all look incredible in portraits, too! You can’t go wrong! Want more ideas to plan your Tampa FL wedding day? Learn more about the Air B’n’B microwedding trend here!

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