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Located in Lithia, Florida, The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch is a premier event venue that hosts weddings. Nestled on half an acre of luscious greenery, this property offers an array of glorious event spaces for couples to celebrate their day. Located only 24 miles from Tampa city, newlyweds-to-be and their guests can enjoy a peaceful haven while being close to the city’s amenities.

Facilities and Capacity

This club offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces. Couples can exchange their vows under an arbor within the lush gardens. The refined tiled veranda may be used for a cocktail hour, or simply for guests to take a moment to enjoy the beauty of their surroundings. For indoor receptions, the exquisite ballroom provides an elegant backdrop, and can be divided into three separate parts to accommodate a smaller guest list. This venue also offers an indoor ceremony area for couples who would prefer to exchange vows inside. With silken cream drapery hanging from the ceiling and grand chandeliers, this sets an intimate scene for nuptials. Get-ready rooms are also available for the wedding parties to prepare for the day,

Services Offered

This club hosts engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding showers, ceremonies, and receptions. Couples can benefit from the services of an event planner to assist them in organizing the day. They may also use the grounds for their engagement photoshoot. The team offers screens and projectors, for those who wish to show a slideshow or vendors from loved ones. Guests may avail of on-site parking, with the option to include a valet service. This venue welcomes outside vendors such as photographers, florists, and planners. All-inclusive packages are also available, with services including:

  • Tables
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Dancefloor
  • Setup and breakdown

Cuisine

Cuisine will be provided by the club’s exclusive culinary partners, Puff’n’stuff catering, whose skilled team serve plated meals, buffets, or manned food stations. Custom dessert stations can be requested for an indulgent treat after guests enjoy their meal. Bar packages are available, with a range of domestic and imported beers as well as wines and premium spirits. They offer mocktail bars for guests who do not drink alcohol, and will provide all mixers and equipment. This venue also allows parties to bring in outside alcohol.

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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?

No

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Park

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

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

Reviews of The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch

Carianne
Carianne Sent on 11/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating

amazing and perfect and beautiful!!!

Look no further. Kathy is the BEST and this venue is absolutely beautiful. Our wedding turned out even better than I ever imagined. I was so so so happy with how everything turned out & I promise you won’t be disappointed. The ceremony outside with their beautiful trees is amazing, the outside veranda for cocktail hour is soooo nice and the reception ballroom area is huge and beautiful as is you barely need any decorations. Kathy is soooo sweet and made everything go smooth. She went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect!!!
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Jennifer Sent on 10/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue and Amazing Staff

My husband and I were married at the Palmetto Club on 9/30/2018. After an exhausting search for venues, we found the Palmetto Club in FishHawk Ranch. What a blessing that was. The property is beautiful! From the Garden, the Patio, to the inside of the club itself, there are multitudes of picturesque areas. The special events coordinator of the Palmetto Club, Kathy Wilson, is amazing! She will do anything within her power to accommodate your visions or any last minute changes to your ceremony. The guests were raving about how beautiful the Palmetto Club is before, during, and after the wedding. We would recommend The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch anyone looking to get married; the property and the staff were wonderful. Thank you Kathy and the Palmetto Club for helping to create such wonderful memories and for an amazing and beautiful wedding day.
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Angela Sent on 03/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
This venue was more than perfect! It has such a natural beauty to it! Lucille and the entire staff were always so inviting and there to help! Definitely the best choice for my special day!
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Hillary Sent on 11/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This was the perfect wedding venue. Even though our ceremony was moved inside due to rain, both the ceremony and reception were beautiful and the staff did a great job helping flip the space. This venue is breathtakingly beautiful and the food is amazing!
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Amy Sent on 08/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL VENUE! Thank you for the lovely evening we all shared in July of 2017 for my son and daughter-in-law's wedding reception. The food was delicious and the staff was great. Many of the guests complimented us on the food, also. As parents of the groom, we were thrilled that we were able to provide our own alcohol for the event which was a cost savings, too. Thank you for everything!
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Rebecca Sent on 03/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing place. Amazing people. Very flexiable and willing to do anything to make your wedding dream come true! I booked this venue for its amazing gardens, I couldn't wait to have my ceremony there - however 2 days before my wedding I had to make the choice to move everything inside due to storms being predicted for the day. Needlsss to say, I was upset. They worked their tails off to make sure it would be just as beautiful inside as my vision for my garden wedding outside! Lucille and Kali were incredible! They moved all my gold chiavari chairs from my ceremony to my reception so I didn't have to order more (garden chairs were provided for outside wedding - but hated the idea of them inside). Not only did they move all 150 chairs, they also moved my last minute backdrop draping and uplighting from ceremony to reception! Love them and the Palmetto Club family.
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Laura Sent on 03/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Loved it! Thank you to Lucile and Kalli for your help getting estimates, answering questions, and the coordination the day of our wedding. Beautiful place, the outside is just breathtaking!
My only concern was the temperature in the ballroom, was a little warm in there. Other than that was just perfect, food was delicious!
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Andrew Sent on 12/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Lucille and Kalli were so helpful leading up to our wedding day, and the day of. We had a lot of questions and they were always there to answer them. We were a little nervous about only having one choice for catering.....but the food ended up amazing, and all of our guests were happy. They allow you to bring your own alcohol for the bar, which turned out to be a big deciding factor for us...we tend to be a little picky about our craft beers so I am really happy I got to bring my own. I would definitely recommend The Palmetto Club to anyone looking for a wedding space.
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Amber Sent on 11/19/2016
5 out of 5 rating
The Palmetto Club is a beautiful venue and the staff is so helpful! Would definitely recommend!
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Samantha Sent on 11/16/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you're looking for charm, affordability, and professionalism, then The Palmetto Club is the place for you! My husband and I were engaged for two years, and booked our venue right after getting engaged. Lucille was so responsive through the entire two year wedding planning process. Even more, it did not cost us an arm and a leg to get married there! Puff and Stuff does an amazing job catering as well. I cannot stress how accommodating everyone was. If you're considering a visit, don't pass this one up!
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Awards

54
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Puff 'n Stuff Events | Catering Puff 'n Stuff Events | Catering Wedding Caterers

The Palmetto Club is a hidden gem! The exterior gardens are lovely and the interior spaces are modern, refined and so elegant. Lucille, the venue manager is so accommodating and her clients love her!

Legacy Seven Studios Legacy Seven Studios Wedding Photographers

The Palmetto Club is a gorgeous location, and the staff is fabulous! They are attentive to brides and easy to work with as a fellow vendor, which makes the bride's day that much more perfect! With both indoor and outdoor options, a modern, sleek, and yet elegant site, it manages to feel roomy and intimate at the same time, and is the perfect backdrop to your personal wedding look. We love shooting there!

Catering By Robert Catering By Robert Wedding Caterers

Lucille and her staff do a wonderful job maintaining both the facility and relationships with vendors. Our recent experience there was absolutely flawless. The room was perfectly set according to our layout and every area of the building was clean. The Palmetto Club is one of the few Tampa Bay venues that we can count on for a perfect event experience for our clients. It is also one of the loveliest off-premise catering facilities with its "country club" landscaping and swank interior. The ability for clients to bring in their own alcohol with our liquor liability insurance is also a PLUS. We highly recommend The Palmetto Club to anyone wishing to hold a first class event in a first class facility.

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The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch frequently asked questions

The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Park
The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.5 in flexibility and 4.5 in value.
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