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Located in Bradenton, Florida, PIER 22 Dining and Catering is a waterfront wedding venue in the heart of Downtown. This historical building features Spanish-style architectural design elements, and it is conveniently located near entertaining attractions. Here, couples will have a breathtaking selection of venues that overlook the Manatee River. They will also have access to a professional event staff that is ready to bring your vision to life.

Facilities and Capacity

PIER 22 Dining and Catering offers both indoor and outdoor venue options. Each features panoramic views of the Manatee River, showcasing a stunning ceremony and reception backdrop. The available venues include the Dockside Lounge, the Waterside Terrace, the Grand Ballroom, several private, and semi-private rooms. PIER 22 Dining and Catering can host weddings of up to 300 guests.

Services Offered

PIER 22 Dining and Catering provides many services for a seamless and enjoyable wedding experience. They also have many event rentals that you can avail of. Some of these include tables, chairs, centerpieces, photo booths, tents, and audio equipment. Other options are decor, altars and arches, dance floor, chair covers, and furniture. The venue is available to host engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelor, and bachelorette parties. Alternatively, it can be used for rehearsal dinners and farewell brunches. The wedding services include the following and more:

  • Bridal suite
  • Cake
  • Setup and cleanup
  • Event planning and rentals
  • In-house catering
  • Lighting and sound

Cuisine

PIER 22 Dining and Catering provides the convenience of in-house catering, as well as all the needed barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens. For an added fun factor, couples can choose to include a chocolate fountain. The on-site culinary team will use fresh ingredients to create culinary delights from scratch. They can also accommodate guests with gluten-free, lactose-free, no pork, nut-free, organic, vegan, vegetarian, and other dietary restrictions. The wedding catering services they offer include the following and more:

  • French service
  • Outside cake
  • Plated
  • Servers
  • Stations
  • Tastings

Other Services

PIER 22 Dining and Catering also offers bar services. The in-house bartenders can man the bar, arrange a champagne toast, and serve house beer, liquor, and wine. Signature drinks can be prepared, allowing you to tailor the taste of the event as you see fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Waterfront

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

What event services do you offer?

Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms

What catering services do you offer?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Photo booth
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
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4.9 out of 5 rating
44 Reviews
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    4.7 out of 5 rating
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    4.9 out of 5 rating
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Christina
Christina P. Married on 01/25/2020
4 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding venue

Pier 22 was the perfect venue for our wedding. The staff was accommodating from the beginning helping to build a menu and options that fit our budget. After months of planning I was able to hand everything over to Jillian the event Coordnator who set up the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception sites. She was there every step of the way and pier 22 turned into our dream wedding venue. Our guests had nothing but positive feedback and were shocked at how affordable this venue was. I had many guests assuming we paid more than double what our final cost was. Very impressed and would highly recommend for anyone looking to have a waterfront wedding
Evian
Evian P. Married on 10/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding

We had our wedding reception at Pier22 and it was the best experience ever. It was incredibly beautiful, the team was fantastic, and was all under our budget! All of our guests raved about each food dish and every bar drink. They all took the time to deliver quality food and drinks. Our cake was amazing. Working with Hannah was great. She really made this whole experience stress-free and really made sure everything was the way my husband and I wanted things. The ballroom was incredibly beautiful and I was particularly happy that we were able to have candles lit- it really created a beautiful ambiance. We recommend Pier22 to everyone who is looking for a unique venue on the water and on a budget. Thank you Pier 22 and Hannah Stevens!
Heather
Heather Married on 09/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating
We had our rehearsal dinner at Pier 22 and the venue is so gorgeous as well as the food is delicious. The setup in the private room was outstanding and I loved the centerpieces they provided. I loved that our names were on our menus that had been preselected. I kept some as a momento of the evening. Service was excellent. Food was delicious and portions were plentiful. Really a dream to have our rehearsal dinner at Pier 22!
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PIER 22 Dining and Catering frequently asked questions

The space offered by PIER 22 Dining and Catering for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
PIER 22 Dining and Catering offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
PIER 22 Dining and Catering offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
PIER 22 Dining and Catering offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
PIER 22 Dining and Catering offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
PIER 22 Dining and Catering is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.7 in average response time.

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