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Claire Lehman
Claire Lehman
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The Birchwood is a gorgeous wedding venue in St. Petersburg, Florida that sets the stage for the celebration of a lifetime! Better yet, The Grand Ballroom & Terrace, located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, is an indoor and outdoor celebration space with breathtaking views of the waterfront skyline. It is the perfect venue for your wedding ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, or post-wedding brunch!

Facilities and Capacity

Grand Ballroom: "Say 'I Do' with a View!" Ceremonies are held within the east wing of our Grand Ballroom while overlooking the downtown waterfront views. With this space, you'll receive gold banquet chairs, 8' Birchwood decorative pillars, a ceremony pipe and drape, and a champagne toast for you and your partner-to-be. Additional services include:

  • Up to 120 guests for a traditional ceremony, combined with a reception.
  • For couples with guest counts higher than 120, a list of local off-site ceremony recommendations will be provided.
  • 'Reception Style' ceremonies available for larger guest-counts.

In addition, you can host your cocktail hour in the Grand Ballroom, utilizing our welcome foyer, main ballroom, and two private outdoor terraces. We offer an upgraded semi-private rooftop cocktail hour, where wedding guests can enjoy the cabanas, outdoor living room area, waterfront glass look-out area, and a private satellite bar.

The Grand Ballroom features a vintage glam and a simple elegance that is the perfect palate for any wedding day celebration. Located just one level below our iconic rooftop, the Grand Ballroom can accommodate weddings, rehearsal dinners, post-wedding brunches, and other celebrations accommodating 200 guests. This space includes exclusive use of our welcome foyer, custom built-in bar, private restroom suites, and two outdoor balconies with panoramic views of the downtown St. Petersburg Beach Drive area. For seated dinners, you can invite up to 200 people. Alternatively, reception-style gatherings accommodate 250+ guests.

Services Offered

The Birchwood offers a range of comprehensive services for wedding receptions, including:

• Exclusive use of the 4th floor's Grand Ballroom, Grand Foyer, private restroom suites, and two outdoor balconies

• Five rental hours for your wedding event

• Vendor access and setup four hours before event start time

• Full catering kitchen with dedicated banquet chef and banquet staff

• Balcony patio lounge furniture

• Custom built-in bar

• 72" Round Tables, 60" Round Tables, 6' Banquet Tables, and 8' Banquet Tables for guest seating, DJs, gifts, favors, etc.

• 48" Round Cake Table

• White, black, or ivory floor-length linen for banquet Tables

• Black or white linen napkins

• All plate ware, glassware, flatware, and service ware

• Private welcome signage

• Complimentary wedding tasting for up to six guests before your wedding date

• Complimentary service staff and bartending for the first 75 guests

• Bridal suite

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Pricing information

Starting at $8,000 Starting at $6,000
Couples usually spend $17,000
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Couples usually spend $17,000
WeddingWire estimate
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Bar service
$50 per person
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Bar service
$50 per person

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FAQ’s

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

No

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Linens
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$50

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September
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Reviews of The Birchwood

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135 reviews
99% recommend it
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The Birchwood is highly praised as a dream wedding venue with an exceptional location, stunning views, and delicious food. Reviewers commend the staff, especially Claire, Grace, and Mary, for their professionalism and helpfulness throughout the planning process. The venue's ability to accommodate all aspects of the wedding under one roof, from the ceremony to reception, is highlighted as a seamless and stress-free experience. Guests appreciate the attentive service, elegant ballroom, and convenient on-site hotel accommodations, making The Birchwood a top choice for weddings in downtown St. Petersburg.

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The Birchwood is highly praised as a dream wedding venue with an exceptional location, stunning views, and delicious food. Reviewers commend the staff, especially Claire, Grace, and Mary, for their professionalism and helpfulness throughout the planning process. The venue's ability to accommodate all aspects of the wedding under one roof, from the ceremony to reception, is highlighted as a seamless and stress-free experience. Guests appreciate the attentive service, elegant ballroom, and convenient on-site hotel accommodations, making The Birchwood a top choice for weddings in downtown St. Petersburg.

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5.0/5 135 reviews
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Sarah
Sarah Sent on 12/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

DREAM Wedding Venue

I can’t even put into words how INCREDIBLE our experience at the Birchwood was. The venue itself is unique and in the best location possible, in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg. The view from the rooftop (cocktail hour) was absolutely breathtaking and a huge selling point for us. You don’t have to stress about finding a place to provide food and drinks as the Birchwood makes their food - and all of our guests raved about it. From the apps, to the salad, to the entree options, it all was delicious and unlike your average wedding food. There was nothing average about our night at the Birchwood. All of the staff went above and beyond for us. Specifically, Claire the Birchwood coordinator. She is a major part of our amazing experience here. Claire always calmed my anxiety and stress during the planning process and had a major helping hand in putting together our dream wedding. She is so kind and easy to get along with. Her expertise in weddings really showed while working with her. If you are interested in getting married in St. Petersburg, putting the Birchwood on your list of venues to tour is a MUST.
Vivian
Vivian Sent on 01/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our New Years Eve Wedding

We only have incredible things to say about our entire experience at the Birchwood! We are local to St. Pete and have always gone to the Canopy and Birch & Vine for food, cocktails and an amazing view but we never imagined how incredible it would be to have our wedding here. From the moment we inquired, to the tasting, the planning, and then our reception that was hosted in the ballroom, our experience was 10/10. All of the staff and especially Claire, our coordinator were extremely communicative, accommodating and went above and beyond to make sure we felt satisfied and at ease through the entire process. Having our wedding on new years eve at the birchwood was something out of a dream. We got to go on the balcony and champagne toast to the new year with all of our friends and family. I highly recommend the birchwood for any event that you have, they really do have it all. Thank you again for the time of our lives!!
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Emma Sent on 12/23/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beach/Zarobinski Crazy Wedding

I couldn't recommend any place better for a wedding! Our guest were very pleased with the food, service and location. Claire respond to any questions we had and addressed any concerns we had. We were displaced by 2 hurricane and we had to rebook a venue in 4 weeks and they made an extremely stressful and difficult time feel seamless. Claire and Marlice were so helpful with giving us suggestions and helping us through the short time frame we had. The whole team was flexible, professional and made our wedding so memorable. Everything works out for a reason and we were meant to get married at the Birchwood! I am so grateful for all the help, recommendations, and assistance the team was from booking a hotel room to the chef and everyone in between.
Thank you so much for our perfect wedding!
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The Birchwood frequently asked questions

The Birchwood includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at The Birchwood includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
The Birchwood is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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