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The Birchwood Grand Ballroom & Terrace is located in the heart of downtown St. Peterbusrg.
The Ballroom features both indoor and outdoor celebration space with breathtaking views of the downtown waterfront skyline. The perfect venue for your for your wedding ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner or post-wedding brunch!
THE CEREMONY:
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.
Ceremonies Include: Gold Banquet Chairs, 8’ Birchwood Decorative Pillars, Ceremony Pipe and Drape & Private Champagne Toast for Bride & Groom
- Up to 120 guests for 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 also available for larger guest-counts.
THE COCKTAIL HOUR:
Guests can enjoy their cocktail hour all within the Grand Ballroom, utilizing our welcome foyer, main Ballroom, and two private outdoor terraces. We also 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 their own private Satellite bar.
THE RECEPTION:
The Grand Ballroom features a vintage glam, coupled with 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 with up to 200 guests. The Grand Ballroom 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.
- 200 seated dinner/ 250+ Standing Reception Style
Wedding Receptions Include:
• Exclusive Use of 4th Floor Grand Ballroom, Grand Foyer, Private Restroom Suites and Two Outdoor Balconies
• Five Hours Event Time
• Four Hours Prior to Event Start for Vendor Access & Setup
• Full Catering Kitchen w/ Dedicated Banquet Chef & Banquet Staff
• Balcony Patio Lounge Furniture
• Custom Built-In Bar
• All 72” Round Tables, 60” Round Tables, 6’ Banquet Tables, 8’ Banquet Tables for Guest Seating, DJ Table, Gift Table, Welcome Table, 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 6 Guests Prior to Wedding Date
• Complimentary Service Staff for First 75 Guests
• Complimentary Bartender for First 75 Guests
• Bridal Suite Discount Program
Savings Tip: Reduced food/beverage minimums available for Sunday-Thursday celebrations!
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The Birchwood has consistently received high praise for its beautiful venue, exceptional staff, delicious food, and convenient location in downtown St. Pete. Many reviewers highlighted the professionalism and helpfulness of Grace and the rest of the team, making the planning process easy and enjoyable. Guests appreciated the stunning views, elegant ballroom space, delicious meals, and the convenience of having the ceremony and reception in the same location. The hotel's accommodations, along with its recommended vendors, were also commended. Overall, The Birchwood is highly recommended for weddings and special events.
Best experience - best night of our lives
Perfect Day
We are so thankful for the WHOLE Birchwood staff who helped make our weekend special- from hotel room keepers to dinner wait staff.
The food is AMAZING and the space is stunning. Even on a rainy day, they made the event run smoothly.
Grace is an incredible venue event coordinator. She
is understanding, patience, informative, and kind! It was a truly perfect day in our eyes because of her and her colleagues/team.
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Hello Couples!
My name is Mary and I I am so excited to help you as your research and compare venue options for your special day!
Weddings are what we do best here at The Birchwood and we would love to celebrate with you, your family and your friends.
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