Seminole Garden Center
Tampa, FL
| Venue type | Park & Pavilion |
| Location | Tampa, FL |
| Published price | From $548 |
| Setting | Indoor and Outdoor |
| Event type | Ceremony and reception possible |
What the venue publishes
4-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).
$548 is the lowest published rate for this space. Day, season, and residency can move it up.
Included per the venue's site
- 1,700 sq ft Event Room space
- Chiavari chairs
- round tables
- rectangle tables
Indoor furniture cannot be moved outside for the ceremony space, per the venue's rules.
Published on tampa.gov, checked August 2026. Fee schedules change, so confirm before booking.
Where this price sits in Tampa Bay
$548 is the 17th lowest published starting price of the 20 venues listed in the Tampa Bay metro. The metro median starting price is $50, and 3 of the 20 listings publish a higher starting price than this one.
Among the 11 park & pavilion listings in the metro it ranks 10th lowest, against a median of $50 for that type.
Cheaper published prices in Tampa
These listings in Tampa publish a starting price below $548.
| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County Parks - Picnic Shelter RentalTampa, FL · Park & Pavilion | $40 to $225 | not published |
| Hillsborough County Clerk of Court - Courthouse Wedding CeremonyTampa, FL · Courthouse & City Hall | $30 | 10 guests |
Other park & pavilion listings in Tampa Bay
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| Venue | Published price | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Treasure Island Beach Pavilion / Treasure Bay ClubhouseTreasure Island, FL · Park & Pavilion | $300 to $500 | 50 guests |
| Fort De Soto Park - Wedding PermitTierra Verde, FL · Park & Pavilion | $50 to $150 | not published |
| Wall Springs Park - Wedding PermitPalm Harbor, FL · Park & Pavilion | $50 to $150 | not published |
Marriage license in Hillsborough County, FL
The venue fee above does not include the license. Tampa sits in Hillsborough County, FL, and these are the terms that county publishes. Checked September 2026.
| Issuing office | Hillsborough County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Marriage License Department419 E Pierce St., Tampa, FL 33602 |
| License fee | $86$61 with Florida residents who have completed a premarital preparation course with a provider on the Clerk's registered list |
| Waiting period | 3 days |
| License valid for | 60 days |
| Who must appear | Both parties, in person |
| ID required | a valid driver's license, state identification card or passport, presented as the actual document, plus a Social Security number for US citizens or a Social Security or alien registration number for non-citizens |
| Appointment | Not required |
| Apply online | Application available online |
| Same-day issue | Issued the same visit |
| Ceremony at the office | Offered for $30Deputy Clerks perform ceremonies during normal working hours Monday through Friday at the Downtown Tampa, Brandon and Plant City offices for $30.00. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. Brandon seats about 6 guests; Downtown Tampa and Plant City seat up to 10. |
| Witnesses | None required by statute |
Source: hillsclerk.com, hillsclerk.com, leg.state.fl.us
Hillsborough also issues marriage licenses remotely by Zoom appointment through its Online Marriage Licensing page, which is unusual for Florida. In person the office takes cash, money order, traveler's check, credit card or a personal check with the name and address imprinted; online applications must be paid by credit card. Marriage license service runs out of Downtown Tampa at 419 E Pierce St., Brandon at 311 Pauls Drive and Plant City at 301 North Michigan Ave. The first certified copy of the recorded license is free and additional copies are $3 each. A commemorative certificate suitable for framing is $15.
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