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The Florida Aquarium is a stunning wedding venue in Tampa, Florida. Imagine exchanging your vows in front of your family, friends, and 2,000 coral reef fish. Say "I do" with our 500,000-gallon floor-to-ceiling panoramic window as your backdrop. Our event and catering professionals will help you create a truly unique and memorable experience.

Facilities and Capacity

The wedding venue has three beautiful and unique event spaces, including the Coral Reef Room, Rooftop Terrace, and First Floor Lobby. Their all-inclusive wedding packages ease the planning process to make sure your special day is worry-free.

Services Offered

The Florida Aquarium is committed to providing a remarkable wedding experience to each and every couple they host. They will ensure that your wedding is a night that your guests will never forget by providing interactive animal encounters such as Birds of Prey or a Two-Toed Sloth. The venue’s in-house catering services make for a complete wedding experience.

Location

The Florida Aquarium sits along Water Street Tampa within walking distance of Water Street, Sparkman Wharf, the Tampa Riverwalk, Downtown Tampa, the TECO Line Streetcar System and so much more.

What you'll love about The Florida Aquarium

This an incredibly unique venue that offers couples an amazing experience. Tie the knot in front of an aquarium of fish for an occasion no one will forget. Take a look at their photo gallery and imagine your big day here.

Pricing information

Couples usually spend $13,500
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Reception
$4,000 starting price
Bar service
$26 per person
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FAQ

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

Yes

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

$4,000

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

$4,000

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
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?

$26

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
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Reviews of The Florida Aquarium

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
167 reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
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The Florida Aquarium is highly recommended as a wedding venue. Multiple reviewers praised the stunning and unique setting, particularly the Coral Reef room with its floor-to-ceiling glass showcasing live fish, sharks, and turtles. The staff, including event coordinators Kimberly

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The Florida Aquarium is highly recommended as a wedding venue. Multiple reviewers praised the stunning and unique setting, particularly the Coral Reef room with its floor-to-ceiling glass showcasing live fish, sharks, and turtles. The staff, including event coordinators Kimberly

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4.8/5 167 reviews
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4.5/5 18790 reviews
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Lindsay Sent on 11/20/2023
4.6 out of 5 rating

Great Wedding

The Florida Aquarium was the best venue, guests were blown away and so amazed by our wedding. Throughout the process the aquarium was responsive and organized. Unfortunately on wedding day there were some miscommunication situations with the chef. However the food from the aquarium was AMAZING better the. Amazing everyone was raving about it! Overall, great venue, great food, great staff just may need some improvement with communication
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Rw Sent on 04/25/2023
4.2 out of 5 rating

Professional and beautiful

I’ve volunteered at the aquarium for many years and it’s a beloved second home for me. The wedding was beautiful and went without a hitch. Increased communication may be helpful, but otherwise staff are professional, calm, kind, and attentive.
Heidi
Heidi Sent on 04/23/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Incredible experience

We handsdown hand an incredible experience working with The Florida Aquarium and their venue coordinator Kimberly. She answered all of our questions in a timely manner and I never felt unprepared. I would highly recommend this venue! And the food is incredible!!
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The Florida Aquarium frequently asked questions

The Florida Aquarium includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Florida Aquarium includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Florida Aquarium includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The Florida Aquarium is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.8 in value and 4.6 in average response time.

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