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, Restaurant
Do you have onsite catering?
Yes
Do you allow outside catering?
No
Do you offer an on-site wedding consultant?
Yes
Do you have a liquor license?
Yes
Do you offer valet parking?
Yes
Is there handicap access?
Yes
Do you have liability insurance?
Yes
Do you have a site fee?
No
Are there any special characteristics about this venue such as scenery or architecture?
The Rusty Pelican is nestled on Rocky Point over looking the Tampa Bay. From our floor to ceiling windows you and your guest will have a spectacular view of the Howard Franklin Bridge, Downtown Tampa, and the legendary sunset. The Rusty Pelican is frequently visit by a local pod of dolphins, jumping fish, and other sea life!
How does your venue determine the cost of the space?
Each banquet room has a food and beverage minimum that must be spent to occupy the room. The minimums vary according to the size of the room and the night of the week. We do not have a room rental fee. Please inquire with a catering sales manger for more details.
Do you offer any special services?
The Rusty Pelican offers bay side ceremonies in our outdoor gazebo, day of coordinating, and an indoor rain plan.
Do you offer any special packages for rehearsal dinners?
Yes
Do you offer additional items for the ceremony?
We offer a rehearsal the night before and provide white folding garden chairs for the ceremony. Our staff will set them up and take them down.. We also offer an indoor ?rain plan?.
Do you rent other items such as linens, tables, or flatware?
Yes
What is your staff-to-guest ratio?
1 server per 25 guests in addition to a Banquet Captain and bartenders.
Do you require clients to use a specific list of vendors?
The Rusty Pelican has a preferred vendor list to assist you in finding quality vendors, but you may bring in other vendors who are not on the list.
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?
You may bring your on entertainment at no additional charge.
Do you have any special side rooms that can be rented out for the occasion?
We offer a cocktail room with The Grand Ballroom and Pelican Room at no additional charge.
Can the client provide their own alcohol if desired?
No
How many power outlets does the venue have?
All banquet rooms have the capability of providing most DJ's and Bands the required power for standard equipment.
What restrictions (if any) on decorations?
Your Catering Manager will place your decorations at no charge. For this service you must bring your goodies the day before the event and have them ?Table Ready?. Please unwrap disposable cameras, remove all price tags and labels from glassware, favors, guest books, cake cutters, candles, vases, etc.
What restrictions (if any) on photography?
No pre-wedding photography please. Consult your Catering Manager for exceptions.
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?
None
If your site is in a public location, is the client required to get any permits?
N/A
Does your venue often accommodate more than one event at a time?
Yes
Do you offer security, if requested?
Security is the responsibility of the client.
What is your dress code?
Business Casual to Formal
Can you provide a coat check?
No
Describe your bathroom facilities:
Our bathroom facilities are located in the front lobby and are maintained hourly.
Describe your parking facilities:
We offer 200 parking spaces on premise 7 days per week and an additional 500 parking spaces evenings and weekends in our parking garage adjacent to the property. We also offer self parking or free valet.
What is the maximum capacity of your venue?
250
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