Ruth Eckerd Hall
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About
Ruth Eckerd Hall is a classic wedding venue located in Clearwater, Florida. Designed by the prestigious Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, this elegant venue is a 73,000-square-foot facility that features a 2,180-seat auditorium, outdoor space, and a spacious indoor ballroom, including a beautifully lit outside balcony. This elegant venue recently underwent an $11 million dollar renovation that includes a stunning three-story, floor-to-ceiling windowed expansion and amazing new 6,000 square foot Grand Lobby. An experienced wedding planning team will work closely with you to ensure your vision for your wedding day becomes a magical reality.
Facilities and Capacity
Ruth Eckerd Hall offers both indoor and outdoor venue options for your ceremony and reception. The indoor Margarete Heye Great Room features an elegant, classic-style interior also recently remodeled with new stunning décor and lighting features with the ability to transform it into the atmosphere of your dreams, and enough space to host up to 350 guests. The East Landing is available outside under a big oak tree if you would rather celebrate outdoors during some of those beautiful Florida fall nights under the stars.
Services Offered
Ruth Eckerd Hall offers many services to make your wedding experience stress-free and memorable. They have many event rentals available for you to use, including tables, chairs, decor, lighting, dance floor, photo booth, tent and accessories, centerpieces, altars and arches, aisle runners, and more. The venue is also available to host engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and farewell brunches. The wedding services they provide include:
- Accommodations
- Bridal suite
- Cleanup
- Event planning
- Event rentals
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/sound
- Setup
- Parking
- Valet
- Wheelchair access
Cuisine
Ruth Eckerd Hall provides the convenience of in-house catering, and can accommodate guests with gluten free, kosher, lactose free, no pork, nut free, organic, vegan, and vegetarian dietary restrictions. The experienced staff and on-site Catering and Sales Manager will assist you with everything from decorations and table settings to specialty cocktails and delicious menus prepared on site, and even mouth-watering desserts. They will also provide all needed barware, china, a chocolate fountain, flatware, glassware, and linens in an array of colors to match your wedding theme. The wedding catering services they offer include:
- Buffet
- Cocktail reception
- Dessert
- Family style
- French service
- Hors d'oeuvres
- Outside cake
- Plated
- Server(s)
- Stations
- Tastings
Other Services
Ruth Eckerd Hall also provides many in-house bar services for your special day. The wedding bar services they offer include:
- Bartender(s)
- Cash bar
- Champagne toast
- House beer
- House liquor
- House wine
- Limited bar
- Open bar
- Outside alcohol
- Premium liquor
- Signature drink
- Specialty beer
- Specialty wine
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Delaney M. Married on 11/07/2021Amazing! They were so helpful, affordable, and blew us away with a wonderful experience.
I’m not exaggerating when I say I think everyone should have their wedding at Ruth Eckerd Hall. Our experience was worth way more than we paid. The food was excellent, the staff was overwhelmingly helpful and made us feel like royalty on the day of. Completely stress-free planning with the team. Our guests raved about the champagne and the experience. We wouldn’t change a thing!-
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Alana L. Married on 01/30/2022Megan Gurba made the ENTIRE experience!!!
10/10 recommend Ruth Eckerd Hall. My wedding reception was held at Ruth Eckerd Hall and it was everything I could've imagined and so much more. It would not have been possible without our AMAZING coordinator, Megan. Not only did she put up with my EXCESSIVE amounts of e-mails and questions but she took the time to respond immediately to each and every one of them. She never complained or made me feel as though I was bothering her. Honestly, it felt as though my wedding was the only one going on! (Which I know is not true.) In addition, my vendors had nothing but great things to say about her as well. This includes my photographers, DJ, and bakers. Megan took the time to make my vision come to life! There was a wedding the day before mine so I couldn't set up my centerpieces. However, Megan set them all up for me the day of. The day of was beautiful. The entire Ruth Eckerd Hall staff was very attentive and helpful to my needs. The staff even brought me new plates of food when I was too busy talking! My food got cold and without hesitation, they brought me more. (Which was absolutely delicious btw!) Beautiful venue, reasonable prices, extensive options for food, and staff that made the entire experience wonderful. -
Jolene J. Married on 01/07/2022
The first wedding during COVID
Planned and rescheduled twice, the day went off almost without a hitch. The only 'hitch' was a little bit of rain. After all the planning and adjusting due to COVID regulations, Megan, Jackie, Chef, Karen and the entire team made it the perfect day and night to remember. From the bridal party accommodations to get ready day-of to handling our guests and our other vendor partners, plus the unusual circumstances, we can't speak highly enough of this venue. Communication about the rules that kept moving due to Covid was exceptional and we worked together to adjust as needed. The security team was welcoming and efficient and every guest was screened, temperature-checked and hosted with the highest discretion. Not a single guest encountered any illness as a result of attending our event. The bartenders, servers, support staff and decor, lighting, and overall atmosphere were exactly as we had hoped. The food was exceptional - nothing really more to say there - and special dietary requests, personalized cocktails and lighting and decor requests were met and exceeded in every case. In the few weeks since the wedding, our guests have shared with us how much they enjoyed not only the food but the whole evening. MANY have said it was the best wedding they had ever attended. And the bride and groom (as well as the mother and father of the bride) enjoyed the evening with family and friends instead of worrying about the first detail. Megan, Jackie, Karen and the team thought of everything. Highly recommend without pause for any event. -
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Ruth Eckerd Hall frequently asked questions
What items and services are included in the starting site fee at Ruth Eckerd Hall?
- Bridal Suite
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Event Planning
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting/Sound
- Linens
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
What are the most important characteristics of Ruth Eckerd Hall in terms of venue type, style and location?
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall
What kind of indoor/outdoor options are available at Ruth Eckerd Hall for wedding events?
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
What kind of wedding events does Ruth Eckerd Hall offer?
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
What services does Ruth Eckerd Hall offer for wedding events?
- Accommodations
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Event Rentals
- Get Ready Rooms
- Liability Insurance
- Lighting / Sound
- Set Up
What furniture and decorations does Ruth Eckerd Hall have available for wedding events?
- Aisle Markers
- Aisle Runners
- Altar/Arch
- Audio Equipment
- Centerpieces
- Chairs
- Chair Covers
- Dance Floor
- Decor
- Drapery
- Furniture
- Lighting
- Photo booth
- Tables
- Tents
- Tent Accessories
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