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The Don CeSar
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About this venue
Based in St. Pete Beach, Florida, The Don CeSar is a coastal historic resort hotel that serves the greater Tampa region. From the tropical courtyard to breathtaking Gulf view Terraces, the venue is out of an elegant nautical dream. The legendary Pink Palace is beachfront to the Gulf of Mexico, providing a breathtaking backdrop since 1928. This beachfront wedding venue welcomes celebrations both grand and intimate.
Facilities and Capacity
The Don CeSar has 10 amazing event venues that can host up to 250 guests. We provide beautiful locations for rehearsal dinners, beachfront and courtyard ceremonies, and elegant indoor and outdoor reception locations. Sophisticated receptions can be held in the King Charles Ballroom, a space with stunning beach and sunset views, or the Grand Ballroom, a historic and lavish room with unique and decorative details. Elegant affairs can also be hosted in the North and South Terrace Ballrooms, Buena Vista Ballroom, or Del Prado Ballroom.
Services Offered
The team of experts is ready to design the beach wedding of your dreams. They provide detailed and sophisticated services through the following offerings:
- Event Menu and Event Space Diagram planning
- In-house bar
- In-house catering
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Cuisine
At The Don CeSar, couples can enjoy a culinary masterpiece of selections to delight every palate. Your imagination is the only limit. Serving styles include:
- Hors d’oeuvres
- Plated
- Buffet
- Stations
- Wine Service with Dinner
- Champagne Toast
- Wedding Cake designed by our masterful Pastry Chef
- Servers
- Bartenders
Accommodation
The venue offers special room rates for wedding parties. Guests can choose from 277 beautifully detailed rooms, including 36 suites, with 2 Penthouses. Each room is designed and inspired by the soothing colors and textures of the beach.
Other Facilities
To enhance your wedding day, the venue has additional amenities, including:
- On-site parking
- Valet parking
- Wheelchair access
- Spa
- Beach Services, including cabana rentals
- Fitness Center
Other Services
The Don CeSar is willing to host all of your wedding-related events. These gatherings include:
- Engagement Party
- Bridal Showers
- Welcome Party
- Rehearsal dinner
- Farewell brunch
Location
Tampa International Airport is 29 minutes away, while St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is 22 minutes away. Downtown St. Petersburg is a 13-minute drive away. Nearby, guests can enjoy Shell Key Preserve, the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, and Lazarillo Park.
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Reviews of The Don CeSar
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Don CeSar is a stunning, fairy‑tale beachfront venue with beautiful spaces, terrific amenities, and memorable views. The event team and coordinators were praised for responsive, detail‑oriented planning and flawless execution, including handling weather or schedule changes. Guests raved about the food, service, and hotel experience, making it highly recommended for destination weddings.
perfect wedding venue
When it came to the actual wedding day, the banquet team provided first class service. They even accommodated unexpectedly moving our cocktail hour indoors due to rain without missing a beat. The banquet chef prepared an impressive meal to perfection for our 180 guests. One guest even made a point to say that it was “the best filet and salad” they had ever had. The pastry chef, Amanda, also prepared a cake that was a rendition of my grandmother’s 1950's wedding cake. The spectacular appearance and taste well exceeded our expectations. The servers and bartenders were nothing short of amazing as well. There were no lines to get a drink, and each server was very attentive. My planner, florist, and rental companies had zero issues working with the venue to set up the grand ballroom. The band/violinist were able to perform without any issues. Our wedding day/weekend was truly perfect and the Don CeSar made it memorable and beyond anything I could’ve ever dreamed of. I would highly recommend this wedding venue to any newly engaged couple looking for the best beach wedding experience. There is nothing else quite like the Don CeSar.
Amazing 100 out of 10 stars
Fairytale Wedding
Every staff member, every meal, every detail in the planning was perfect!! If a Fairytale Wedding is what you wish for, then run, don’t walk and plan your wedding here! My Daughter had her dream Wedding 2/14/26 ❤️ She had beautiful weather, and a sunset!!
Ps/ Kasey B (Coordinator ) and the chefs are fabulous!
A Dream Come True
A True Fairy-Tale Wedding at the Iconic Pink Palace
Jen Guidry and her entire team were exceptional from start to finish. They guided us through every decision with such care, from helping us choose the perfect ballroom to flawlessly accommodating a last-minute change into the brand-new ballroom. That space was absolutely breathtaking—spacious, pristine, elegant, and filled with natural light, with stunning views that made the entire room feel even more magical. Everything felt fresh, clean, and thoughtfully designed for a celebration. Being the very first wedding ever held in that ballroom made the experience even more special and unforgettable.
Our entire wedding weekend exceeded every dream we had. We stayed in the penthouse suites, which added such a fun, luxurious, and unforgettable touch to the celebration. From the stunning beachfront location to the pools, bars, and restaurants, to the incredible sunsets and endless views—there is truly something for everyone. The spa day we enjoyed the day before the wedding was the perfect way to relax and soak it all in, and our guests loved having so much to do all weekend long. The state-of-the-art gym and incredible amenities only added to the experience.
Most importantly, the wedding day itself was pure magic. Our guests are still talking about it and saying it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. It was the best day of our lives—something we will cherish forever and a true dream come true.
If you are truly searching for a fairy-tale wedding, I wouldn’t even consider looking anywhere else. The Don CeSar is simply incomparable.
Our dream wedding at The Pink Palace!!!!
If you are getting married here you NEED to work with Jennifer Guidry. She was the most special part of our day and we will remember her dedication to our big day forever!!!! We love you Jenn!!!
Thank you so much to everyone at The Don for making our day amazing - we cannot wait to return soon!!!! Xoxo - The Jones
Unbelievable!!
Our coordinator, Jennifer Guidry, made our planning process a breeze. She was so responsive and flexible with our many “out-of-the-box” requests for DIY decor and unique elements.
Our guests had an incredible time hanging out at the hotel before and after the events — raving about the pool and beach. Guests also highlighted the other vendors we chose — most of whom came from the Don’s preferred vendor list!!
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The charm of the "Pink Lady" is unsurpassed. But the historic hotel, the sugar sand beach, and gentle gulf breezes would be just another beach resort if it weren't for the amazing staff. I've had the pleasure of working with the catering and event professionals who conduct every wedding as if it was for their own family! I am honored to be a preferred vendor at this word class resort. And you will experience the joy of knowing that everything will be just right when your wedding is hosted at this jewel on Florida's Gulf Coast.
The Don Cesar is the Pinnacle of all Events Facilities in the Tampabay area. They are staffed by highly professional personnel who go the extra mile for their clients in all areas. I have been privileged to have played there for over 25 years and have witnessed firsthand the enthusiasm their clients have had for the Venue. ---Joe Braccio Spcollege and Eckerd college adjunct Professor
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