Micro wedding venues under $5,000 in Tampa Bay
20 real venues in the Tampa Bayarea with published prices under $5,000, from park district pavilions and courthouse ceremonies to gardens, breweries, and chapels. Every price links to the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule, with the date we checked it.
Indian Rocks Beach Pavilion
$25 to $100Online pavilion reservation fee: IRB Resident $25, City Business $75, Non-Resident $100. Attendees limited to 49; gatherings of 50 or more require a Temporary Use Permit approved by the City Manager (fee not published).
St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Shelters and Pavilions
$30 to $340Shelter/pavilion rentals booked in 4-hour half-day blocks (8am-12pm or 1pm-5pm) or full-day (8am-5pm): Small Shelter $30-$110 half day / $60-$220 full day depending on group size; Large Shelter $110 half day / $210 full day; Pavilion $170 half day / $340 full day. Wedding ceremonies are permitted in city parks.
Hillsborough County Clerk of Court - Courthouse Wedding Ceremony
$30Marriage ceremony performed by a deputy clerk: $30. Marriage license fee is separate: $86 standard, reduced to $61 for Florida residents who complete an approved premarital preparation course.
Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court - Courthouse Wedding Ceremony
$30Marriage ceremony performed by a deputy clerk: $30, no appointment necessary. Marriage license fee is separate: $86 standard, $61 with an approved premarital course. Wedding photo $10, keepsake certificate $5.
Hillsborough County Parks - Picnic Shelter Rental
$40 to $225Countywide picnic shelter daily fees: Small (up to 30 people) $40/day; Medium (31-60) $70/day; Large (61-150) $125/day; Extra-large (150+) $225/day, plus sales tax. Meeting rooms (4-hour minimum): Small (up to 100) $80/hour, Medium (101-150) $85/hour, Large (151-250) $90/hour, Extra-large (251+) $140/hour. Events with 50+ attendees require a separate Special Event Space application.
St. Pete Beach - Beach Wedding Permit
$50 to $250Beach wedding fee, effective July 1, 2016: Resident $100 / Non-resident $250 for a standard beach wedding with commercial support (equipment, chairs, etc). Beach wedding without commercial support, limited to 20 people: Resident $50 / Non-resident $75.
Fort De Soto Park - Wedding Permit
$50 to $150Pinellas County wedding permit: non-commercial wedding $50/day for 1-50 attendees, $100/day for 51+ attendees; weddings supported by a commercial vendor $150/day regardless of attendance. A separate shelter reservation, if desired, ranges $35 (up to 80 people) to $110 (288 people; Fort De Soto and Philippe Park only).
Wall Springs Park - Wedding Permit
$50 to $150Pinellas County wedding permit: non-commercial wedding $50/day for 1-50 attendees, $100/day for 51+ attendees; weddings supported by a commercial vendor $150/day regardless of attendance. A separate shelter reservation, if desired, ranges $35 (up to 80 people) to $85 (192 people).
Philippe Park - Wedding Permit
$50 to $150Pinellas County wedding permit: non-commercial wedding $50/day for 1-50 attendees, $100/day for 51+ attendees; weddings supported by a commercial vendor $150/day regardless of attendance. A separate shelter reservation, if desired, ranges $35 (up to 80 people) to $110 (288 people; Philippe Park and Fort De Soto only).
John Chesnut Sr. Park - Wedding Permit
$50 to $150Pinellas County wedding permit: non-commercial wedding $50/day for 1-50 attendees, $100/day for 51+ attendees; weddings supported by a commercial vendor $150/day regardless of attendance. A separate shelter reservation, if desired, ranges $35 (up to 80 people) to $85 (192 people).
Boca Ciega Millennium Park - Wedding Permit
$50 to $150Pinellas County wedding permit: non-commercial wedding $50/day for 1-50 attendees, $100/day for 51+ attendees; weddings supported by a commercial vendor $150/day regardless of attendance. A separate shelter reservation, if desired, ranges $35 (up to 80 people) to $85 (192 people).
Treasure Island Public Beach Wedding Permit
$75 to $300Use of Public Beach/Property review (city staff level) for a wedding ceremony or memorial service, inclusive of only a 10'x10' tent and arch: up to 25 people, Resident/Business $75 / Non-Resident $100; 25-100 people, Resident/Business $100 / Non-Resident $125; more than 100 people, Resident/Business $250 / Non-Resident $300.
Florida Botanical Gardens
$75 to $125Adult Rental hourly rate (Butterfly Landing and surrounding areas): Weekdays (Monday-Friday) Members $75/hour, Non-members $100/hour; Weekends (Saturday-Sunday) Members $100/hour, Non-members $125/hour. The Roots and Shoots area (includes circle, picnic tables, pavilion) is $110/hour for an adult rental. Reservations require at least 30 days advance notice.
Clearwater Beach Wedding/Ceremony Reservation
$100Wedding/Ceremony reservation fee: $100 for a 4-hour beach ceremony block, capacity up to 149 guests, at each of four named beach venues: Avalon Street, Rockaway Street, Second Street, and Barefoot Beach House. All ceremonies take place in the sand.
Belleair Beach - Beach/Park Permit
$200Beach/Park Permit Agreement: $100 permit fee plus $100 non-refundable cleaning fee ($200 total), plus a separate $200 refundable damage deposit (paid by check) and 7% sales tax.
Treasure Island Beach Pavilion / Treasure Bay Clubhouse
$300 to $500Facility rental fee (6 hours), up to 50 people, includes parking: Monday-Thursday Resident $300 / Non-Resident $400; Friday-Sunday Resident $400 / Non-Resident $500. Overtime is $150/hour; premium dates/holidays add $200.
Seminole Garden Center
From $5484-hour minimum rental at $100/hour room fee plus $37/hour attendant fee ($548 total for the 4-hour minimum). Outdoor ceremony space adds $100. Security required for events with alcohol, after 6pm, over 50 attendees, or teen events ($37.50 to $49/hour per officer).
Nova 535
$695 to $1,395Hourly venue rental: Monday-Thursday and Sunday $695/hour; Friday $995/hour; Saturday and holidays $1,395/hour. Includes up to 3 hours setup and 1 hour breakdown. 20% discount available for July-August bookings or bookings made within 30 days of the event.
Bob Buckhorn Tampa River Center
$2,450 to $3,450Event Room rental (6 hours): Monday-Thursday $2,000 room fee plus $450 attendant fee ($2,450 total); Friday and Sunday $2,500 plus $450 ($2,950); Saturday $3,000 plus $450 ($3,450). Separate outdoor ceremony space is $500, white folding chairs $2 each, extra hours $350/hour plus staffing. Security required, minimum 2 officers at $37.50 to $49/hour each.
Sunken Gardens
$2,500Daytime Ceremony package, Sundays only, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: $2,500. Includes rehearsal, chairs, and one dressing room. A signed contract requires half the rental fee (non-refundable) plus a $250 refundable damage deposit; 3% sales tax applies on the rental.
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