Red Mesa Events is an elegant, historic wedding venue located in Tampa, Florida. St. Pete’s oldest fire station was completely renovated in November 2017, adding modern technology to its three spaces while preserving the unique original features of the historic building. This modern city venue provides an stunning, urban setting for your once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
Facilities and Capacity
Red Mesa Events offers three unique event spaces for an unforgettable ceremony and reception. Their classically modern La Florida Ballroom is an exquisite, 1200-square-foot space that seats 100 in a formal dining setting or 175 for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. It features original exposed brick, two brilliant chandeliers, and herringbone wood floor. The Cantinita Terrace is an open-air bar and lounge that overlooks the Cantina courtyard and bubbling fountain. This trendy space is ideal for an intimate feast-style dinner for up to 25 guests or 75 standing. The chic DeSanto Rooftop is a stunning, third-story lounge overlooking the heart of downtown St. Pete, with a rich Brazilian walnut deck, lounge seating, and 30-foot bar specializing in exclusive handcrafted cocktails and light tapas. This outdoor space accommodates up to 175 guests.
Services Offered
Red Mesa Events offers many services to provide a stress-free wedding experience that you can cherish for a lifetime. The venue is also available to host engagement parties, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners.
All wedding packages include:
Tables and crossback chairs
Linens
Centerpieces
Gold chargers
Wedding arch
Servers & bartenders
Cuisine
Red Mesa Events provides the convenience of in-house catering, and can accommodate guests with gluten free, lactose free, no pork, organic, vegan, and vegetarian dietary restrictions. They will also supply all needed barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens for your event.
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We had our wedding here on 1/2/21 and I cannot recommend them enough! I looked at a number of venues but after visiting Red Mesa, no where else even compared. Leigh was not the original Events Director I booked with but I could not have been more grateful that she was the one there on my wedding day. In addition to the fact that the ballroom is absolutely stunning on its own, they have so much décor available including linens, chargers, vases and even a diamond arch which was the perfect backdrop to our rooftop ceremony. Leigh has a ton of experience and a great eye for detail so I had no doubt our wedding was going to be beautiful. But when I walked into the ballroom for the first time I was completely blown away. She took my vision and brought it to life ten fold. Everything from the food to the service was excellent and our guests are still raving about how fantastic our wedding was! These are truly memories that will last a lifetime and we cannot thank her and her team enough for making our wedding better than we ever imagined!!
Sent on 01/10/2021
Shantel Griffin
· Married on 02/29/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Best day ever!
So many amazing things to say! Morgan was professional and accommodating along with the rest of the staff. We married on the roof top and then danced the day away in the ballroom and Cantina. We had a live musician on the patio and a Dj inside. The open bar had everyone partying at noon as if it was midnight. The daytime deal was the most cost effective for us and worked out perfect. We chose to have appetizers instead of sit down meals and it worked out to be the perfect amount of food and booze to keep everyone dancing and contempt.
Sent on 03/18/2020
Red Mesa Events's reply:
Hi Shantel!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a true pleasure working with you. I am so glad you had a great time.
We wish you both nothing but love and happiness for a lifetime!
Kindly,
-Morgan
Philicia Crystal
· Married on 12/21/2019
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
A Wedding Jewel!
Red Mesa Events is the secret jewel of weddings! Words will not be enough to express my appreciation to this company during my wedding planning process. My ceremony was on the rooftop and reception was in the ballroom which comfortably fits 100 people with plenty of room for dancing. The venue is gorgeous and it is basically a one stop shop. Booking the venue included fancy wedding chairs, silverware, up lighting, a projector, food, diamond arch, linen, sound system, decorations, and a super professional director of events, Morgan! If you need something, just ask, they probably have it Lol!! My husband and I planned our wedding without a wedding planner which is stressful. However, Morgan made the task so much easier. She was responsive, flexible, and very easy to work with. The food and cocktails at our wedding were delicious!!!! Our guests are still talking about the food and the venue lol!! I highly recommend this venue!! You will not regret it!
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Red Mesa Events?
Red Mesa Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables
At Red Mesa Events, what items and services related to wedding catering are included in the cost?
Red Mesa Events includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
Server(s)
At Red Mesa Events, what does the bar service starting price include?
The bar service starting price at Red Mesa Events includes:
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Premium Liquor
What are the most important characteristics of Red Mesa Events in terms of venue type, style and location?
The space offered by Red Mesa Events for wedding events is known for:
Ballroom
Historic Building
Restaurant
Rooftop
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Red Mesa Events for wedding events?
Red Mesa Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Scenic Views
What kind of wedding events does Red Mesa Events offer?
Red Mesa Events offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What services does Red Mesa Events offer for wedding events?
Red Mesa Events offers the following services for wedding events:
All Inclusive Packages
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Liability Insurance
Lighting / Sound
Pet Friendly
Preferred Vendors Only
Set Up
Wifi
What furniture and decorations does Red Mesa Events have available for wedding events?
Red Mesa Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
What percentage of users recommend Red Mesa Events and which are the most valued aspects of their wedding services?
Red Mesa Events is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value, 4.5 in average response time and 4.5 in flexibility.
