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Ardea Country Club (previously East Lake Woodlands Country Club) is a wedding and event venue located within the East Lake Woodlands neighborhood in Oldsmar, Florida. Accompanied by two golf courses with rolling greens and old Florida vibes, the Club is the perfect location to celebrate your special life events with friends and family.

The Club features three outdoor ceremony sites – the Oak Garden underneath a breathtaking mossy oak, the Lounge Terrace with unmatched views of the fairway, and the Front Drive porte cochère, where couples can say their vows in front of a white balustrade overlooking manicured grass.

Our indoor spaces boast 11,000 square feet of newly renovated event rooms, creating separation and intimacy for your guests. Host cocktail hour in the lounge with a private terrace and reception in the Woodlands Ballroom, which has a dance floor and seating for up to 175.

Interested in an intimate affair? Our Windows on the Green includes floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the putting green and can accommodate smaller groups of up to 75 for bridal/baby showers, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, and more.

Full catering and bar services are available to include curated packages and custom menus built to accommodate your event needs. All bookings include tables, chairs, linens, small centerpieces, glassware, flatware, cake cutting, setup/breakdown, and parking. Optional upgrades include floor-length linens, Chiavari chairs, drapery, valet, and more.

Membership isn't required to host your wedding with us—everyone, including members and nonmembers, is welcome to book with us!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

5

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July
August
September

Reviews of Ardea Country Club

Marisa
Marisa Sent on 03/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!

My (now) husband and I were looking for a small, intimate, and affordable venue for our big day. I met with Emma and she shows my MOH and I everything, was super detailed oriented and gave me SO many options. Leading up to the ‘big day’, Emma was always super responsive and made sure everything I wanted was notated and correct. Working with Emma felt like I was working with someone I’ve known for years. The day of comes! We couldn’t have had a better group of staff for our ceremony and reception.
Koni, the Banquet Manager made sure everything was perfect, constantly checked on us and went the extra mile. Johnathan, our Server for the night, made sure everyone got their correct order, checked on us and made sure everyone was happy with their meal. Shayla, our bartender was SOO sweet, everyone got to speak with her the most, she was SO kind and when we left for the night, she ran out of the venue and brought us our wedding sign, we almost forgot! We honestly couldn’t ask for a more perfect day, I am SO happy we chose to work with Emma and Ardea Country Club.
Christina
Christina Sent on 01/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience! Perfect day!

We had an absolutely perfect wedding day thanks to the team at East Lake Woodlands Country Club. Ariel was great to communicate with! They were so easy to work with and accommodated all of our needs! Exactly what we were looking for!
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Debbie Sent on 09/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Rehearsal Dinner/East Lake Woodlands Country Club, Oldsmar, FL

We had a wonderful wedding rehearsal dinner on Friday evening, August 21, 2020 for 65 attendees at East Lake Woodlands Country Club in Oldsmar, FL! Everything from the planning to the execution of the actual dinner was excellent! The food was wonderful, and we were able to have a tasting of the food to be served prior to the event and consult with the head chef! A special dietary request (gluten free) was made, and the attendee requiring this raved over the gluten free meal provided! The servers were all professional and attentive to our guests. Covid-19 precautions were taken from beginning to end, including table set up and other precautions (face masks, etc.). The venue was set up in advance so that we had plenty of time to decorate. The venue itself is lovely, and we were able to have music of our choice played. A special thank you to Hunter Beals, Private Events Director, who was involved every step of the way! She was responsive to all requests and present at the event to ensure everything went as planned! It was a pleasure working with her! We highly recommend East Lake Woodlands Country Club for your event!
Elaine
Elaine Sent on 04/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

So perfect!

Hunter ensured my wedding went exactly how I wanted! She had every detail organized and listened to my requests. She is so personable and helpful. The Country Club has such a charming, elegance that made our special day so magical. They have several options for different budgets, too. I highly suggest working with Hunter at East Lake Country Club!
Danyle
Danyle Sent on 03/18/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Our Dream Wedding

I cannot say enough great things about ELWCC. Hunter Beals is INCREDIBLE! She came in about halfway through our planning process, spent countless hours with us going over every single detail, making things work for us, and keeping us organized. My husband and I wanted a burger bar as our food option, and the ELWCC made it happen/executed perfectly even though it was out of their usual wheelhouse. I cannot say enough great things about Hunter and how she made us feel. The week of, rehearsal, and wedding day she made my husband, myself, and our families feel so taken care of, special, and like we were her only focus! She assisted with setting up the venue because she knew EXACTLY the vision I was going for. She knows exactly what she is doing and is fantastic at it! Our wedding guests are still raving about how amazing/beautiful everything was and how everyone was treated so incredibly by Hunter and the entire ELWCC staff. I cannot recommend ELWCC enough for a venue! Hunter, thank you for making my wedding dreams come to life!!
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Eric Sent on 08/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent venue, Hunter Beals is phenomenal

Great venue for wedding. Hunter Beals the new wedding coordinator is taking the event services here in an excellent direction. Wonderful to work with, gracious, professional, and pays attention to small details to make your day a success. The staff were professional and courteous.
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Gada Sent on 07/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Most memorable Wedding

Ms. Hunter Beals, Private Events Manager, went above and beyond to help us in the wedding preparations (before and during) in the very short time frame we had. We were really lucky to have such a pleasant, personable person to deal with and very accommodating with our needs and requests. The venue was amazing - bright, large, beautiful outside golfing venue, greenery, and peaceful setting. Food arrangements were wonderful! Guests were very happy with the menu. We also had arranged valet parking for our guests. Thank you to Ms. Hunter and the team at Eastlake Woodlands for a memorable wedding.
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Amberley Sent on 01/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Michael and I are so lucky to have worked with Ashley McCormick at the East Lake Woodlands Country club. She made me feel so at ease and stress free about the whole process. My family and I could not have asked for a more beautiful day and Ashley's professionalism shined through every step of the way. Do not hesitate to give her a call you will not regret working with her and the staff at ELWCC. Ashley, thank you so much we could not have asked for a more amazing wedding day!
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Ashlie Sent on 06/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Ashley McCormick, did a phenomenal job. She is very nice and kind. I know, I probably emailed her 50x's and she always responded in a timely manner. The venue is gorgeous and if you are having a wedding everything is at one location so it makes it easy on your guests. My husband and I really appreciate all of her hard work on our special day!!
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Kristie Sent on 10/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our ceremony and reception at the country club and everything was absolutely amazing! Ashley was great to work with and made sure everything flowed smoothly. I would have lost my mind without her to help me through the process! She responded promptly and helped with recommendations. Ashley was extremely patient, even when we had almost every purple and blue swatch out of the book and I still didn't like any of them! The ceremony was held in the oak garden and was the perfect setting. The chef was very willing to work with us and change the sauce on the fish to meet our requests. We've heard from our friends and family that it was the best wedding food they every had (even the fish that they said they normally avoid on a buffet)! East Lake Woodlands Country Club, and Ashley in particular, not only met our expectations, but exceeded them. We would highly recommend East Lake Woodlands Country Club!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
DD's Florals DD's Florals Wedding Florists

Beautiful venue and Dean and his staff are great to work with . In doors or out this venue is perfect. They have so much to offer. One of my favorites for sure, so bride and vendor friendly.

Chantilly Cakes Chantilly Cakes Wedding Cakes

East Lake Woodlands is a beautiful place to have a wedding reception or any special function. I have had the pleasure of working with them on many occasions and they are a preferred vendor of ours also. Very professional, great food and atmosphere, a please to work with.

Eve's Florist Eve's Florist Wedding Florists

East Lake Woodlands, is the perfect place for the perfect wedding

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