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Frequently Asked Questions for Ceremony & Reception Venue
What service does your venue provide?
Ceremony, Reception, Rehearsal Dinner
What settings does your venue provide?
Indoor, Outdoor - Not Covered
Describe your venue:
Banquet Hall
What religious affiliations does your venue serve
Baha'i Faith, Buddhist, Christian (no denomination), Christian - Baptist, Christian - Catholic, Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Mormon, Christian - Orthodox, Christian - Presbyterian, Christian - Quaker, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, Shinto
Do you have onsite catering?
No
Do you allow outside catering?
Yes
Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?
Yes
Do you have a liquor license?
No
Do you offer valet parking?
No
Is there handicap access?
Yes
Do you have liability insurance?
No
Do you have a site fee?
Yes
Are there any special characteristics about this venue such as scenery or architecture?
The St. Pete Beach Community Center is an 8.1 million dollar facility located directly on Boca Ciega Drive. The Boca Ciega ballroom has a wall of windows overlooking the bay while the scenic, flower-lined courtyard leads right up to the sea wall.
How does your venue determine the cost of the space?
The venue is available in time blocks -- 4, 6, 8, or 10+ hours.
Do you offer any special services?
Set-up and tear-down of all chairs and tables, as well as a cleaning crew, is included in all rates.
Do you offer any special packages for rehearsal dinners?
The whole facility can be rented for ceremony rehearsal and rehearsal dinner to follow.
Do you offer additional items for the ceremony?
Chairs and tables.
Do you rent other items such as linens, tables, or flatware?
All items will be rented and brought in.
What is your staff-to-guest ratio?
There is one staff member on site during rentals.
Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?
Brides can use whichever vendors they choose.
Do you require the client to use your musicians? If you do not require this, is that an additional fee to bring in one's own musicians?
There is no additional fee and any musician or DJ can be used.
Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the occasion?
Rental Rates include the use of the Boca Ciega Ballroom, Raymund Room, Balcony Room, kitchen, lobby, wrap around patio, all outdoor chairs, indoor chairs and tables, bistro tables and chairs, set-up and breakdown of all chairs and tables, applicable sales taxes, cleaning fee and staffing fee.
Can the client provide their own alcohol if desired?
Yes, see above.
How many power outlets does the venue have?
30
What restrictions (if any) on decorations?
No decorations can be attached to the walls. Ceiling decorations may only be hung by a company with professional liability insurance.
What restrictions (if any) on photography?
none
What restrictions (if any) on videography?
none
What restrictions (if any) on music?
none
What restrictions (if any) on attire?
none
What restrictions (if any) on noise levels?
Abide by City Noise Ordinances
If your site is in a public location, is the client required to get any permits?
none
Does your venue often accommodate more than one event at a time?
no
Do you offer security, if requested?
No but renters are welcome to hire a private security company.
What is your dress code?
none
Can you provide a coat check?
no
Describe your bathroom facilities:
Handicapped accessible, men's and women's bathrooms
Describe your parking facilities:
over 80 spaces
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
200
Tips and Advice
When working with your caterer, have them come and walk the facility to determine if they can work out of the galley kitchen or if they need to use of one the additional rooms for prepping/food storage/etc.
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