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Straz Center for the Performing Arts is a mansion wedding venue located in Tampa, Florida. This expansive property offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for couples to choose from. Whether it's a summertime garden party or lavish ballroom reception, this stunning building can host the wedding you've always dreamed of.

Facilities and Capacity

Your big day can commence on the site's luscious lawn space as you exchange vows in front of loved ones. This intimate space is complete with tall trees, botanical blooms, a view of the riverwalk, and cascading fountains. Once you've tied the knot, This space can also be used for splendid cocktail hours. A night of laughter and dancing can then take place in one of two indoor areas. The Maestros Restaurant can seat up to 180 guests and has enough room for a dance floor and live entertainment. Larger gatherings can unfold in the Carol Morsani Hall with seating of up to 500 people. Alternatively, should you wish to celebrate outside, a spacious tent can be provided.

Services Offered

Upon booking your big day at Straz Center for the Performing Arts, their event staff will be on-hand to ensure that everything runs smoothly. A dedicated event planning team will also be assigned to oversee your complete celebration. By working closely with you, they will ensure that every aspect of your wedding is addressed and taken care of. On-site caterers will also devise a menu that includes all of your favorite flavors. A preferred vendor list is also provided to make the planning procedure a less stressful and more fluid process.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$36

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Restaurant

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?

Clean Up
Event Planner

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June

Reviews of Straz Center for the Performing Arts

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Jessie Sent on 03/13/2018
5 out of 5 rating
As it has now been a little over a week since my wedding at the Straz Center, I still can't seem stop thinking about how incredible of an experience it was and how my envision of every minute of my wedding came to life. The ceremony was held under the tent, overlooking the Riverwalk, cocktail hour by the fountains during sunset on the Riverwalk and the reception was held at Maestro's upstairs. Everything about the venue is gorgeous for an early evening wedding, including all of the places perfect for photo ops. The food was also amazing - especially the chicken florentine! Now regarding the staff - they were awesome every step of the way! Christine was the absolute best, so accommodating, direct, always available, very flexible, and professional. Her team was also by my side every step of the way on the day of. They did everything they could, never telling me it wasn't possible. One of them even sewed a garter on my leg when I realized I had forgotten mine! If any fires occurred, which a few did, they were quick to handle, before I could even worry. My wedding was all it was, simply because of the place I chose to get married. The Straz and it's staff exceeded all of my expectations.
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User2494824 Sent on 01/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If your looking for something different the the average traditional wedding then this is the perfect venue for you. i am a vendor in the industry and have seen over a million different venues in my time and i fell in love with the straz they have the most amazing tent on the water its honestly breath taking. all my guest are still talking about how beautiful are wedding was. also Christine Webb is a pleasure to work with . and is very helpful i enjoyed working with her so much I'm sad i don't get to see her all the time anymore. any concerns i had she took care of and had me feeling not stressed anymore. also they let are puppy come and take pictures with us which was so much fun to have her there. there food is delicious i still have guest talking about the lamb chops we had at our cocktail hour. and the open bar was good also. i even let the chick fil A cows crashing our wedding which our guest went crazy over in laughter. i must say the straz made our wedding the best day of Our lives and I'm so grateful i had there Team make are Day so Special. Thank you straz again ! you guys rock!!
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Diana Sent on 10/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We loved getting married here! Our ceremony was held in the garden area. It was so beautiful that we didn't need a ton of decorations or flowers. It is shaded year round, so our guests weren't hot. The cocktail hour was held in the second floor bar area of the Morsani lobby. Our guests loved the location! The reception was held under the tent. From the moment we toured the Straz through the days after our wedding, the staff made me feel like a princess. Anything I needed was handled with ease. The planners took care of any problems that arose without me even knowing. It really allowed me to remain stress free and actually enjoy the evening. I highly recommend this venue for anyone! There are many locations to host any or all parts of your wedding!
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Heather Sent on 03/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
LOVE the coordinators at Straz and the venue!! The first time we toured the Straz we fell in love with it. It's glamorous! From the tent by the river with chandeliers for our ceremony to the reception set up in Maestros with a wall of floor to ceiling windows overlooking downtown Tampa. I was obsessed with the lighting and layout of the event spaces. It is a great package deal from venue to catering. Then the best part, our coordinators, Jenna and Karen. I can't say enough about them. Jenna wasn't just a day of coordinator, she helped me through the entire planning process with quick responses and truly excited to be a part of our wedding. She helped execute every detail I came up with and went the extra mile without pause. I didn't have to worry at all the day of our wedding. I trusted her completely and she handled the night smoothly. She made me feel like the most important person and I know she had a hundred other people to deal with. If I could do it all over again I would choose the Straz and especially if I got to work with Jenna!
Thank you from The Iser's
Mandi
Mandi Sent on 03/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We could not have chosen a better venue for our wedding. The staff at the Straz, especially Jenna Ribarich, were absolutely amazing. The facilities and food were perfect and everything went so smoothly. Jenna was on top of this wedding from day-one, as if it was her own. She kept in touch with all of our vendors and made sure that we had everything we needed the day-of. The venue was so beautiful, or pictures came out great. They even added extra lighting to our ceremony location, without me even asking, to add to my purple dream come true!
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Amanda Sent on 02/17/2015
5 out of 5 rating
They are wonderful to work with! We are very excited to get married there!
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Andrew Sent on 09/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
When we walked into the Straz Center on our tour, we knew right then that this was where we were going to get married. It is an amazing space with just enough being different without being weird. We got married in the main lobby on the grand staircase and it was amazing. Everything we needed was on-site and once our guests arrived, they never had to leave. The atmosphere is great and the staff is even better. The coordinator took charge on the day of and left us with nothing to worry about. The food for the reception was from Maestro's, the on-site restaurant where we had the reception, and it was amazing. They really put out a great affordable product. We love the theatre and we couldn't have picked a better venue for our wedding.
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Katherine Sent on 04/23/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We had the most amazing wedding reception at the Straz Center. From start to finish, they did absolutely everything they could to make our day as special as possible. The food was delicious, staff was amazing (especially our wedding coordinator Nikki Jordan) and the location was perfect. They even let us take pictures on the main stage prior to the reception! The Straz Center made our wedding everything we could have hoped for (and more!) and we highly recommend it to anyone thinking about having their wedding here.
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Tara Sent on 03/18/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot describe how happy I with the Straz Center. Nikki and here team were so accommodating to me and my super bridezilla demands! When I told everyone that we were holding our reception at the Straz, most people were surprised that could be a reception site. It was beautiful. We held the cocktail hour at outdoors by the fountains and the reception was at Maestros restaurant. Everything was perfect. They opened the dressing rooms early in the morning so the wedding party could get ready there. Our first look and pre ceremony pictures were gorgeous. The reception was everything one could as for and the food was delish. This space is unique and modern. Loved it!
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Bryan Sent on 06/29/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The Straz was a beautiful venue and the food was delicious. The only thing that wasn't awesome was the audio quality with the mic for the toasts; it was difficult to understand the speaker. Overall, I would highly recommend.
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Awards

17
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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We love designing weddings at The Straz Center. Nikki Jordan is one of the most organized representatives I have had the pleasure of working with. The venue is absolutely beautiful and the banquet staff and Chef are impeccable. Guests love the gorgeous setting and riverwalk view. Photos are always memorable!

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Straz Center for the Performing Arts frequently asked questions

Straz Center for the Performing Arts includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Tables
Straz Center for the Performing Arts includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Straz Center for the Performing Arts includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Straz Center for the Performing Arts for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Restaurant
Straz Center for the Performing Arts offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Straz Center for the Performing Arts offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Straz Center for the Performing Arts offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
Straz Center for the Performing Arts is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in value, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.5 in average response time.
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