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The Orlo House & Ballroom

The Orlo House & Ballroom

Tampa, FL
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    Olivia R. Sent on 02/23/2024
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    The best venue

    Beautiful home and spacious ballroom in the back. I am SO GLAD my parents stumbled across this venue in downtown Tampa, it was the perfect spot for our wedding! It is different than your typical hotel ballroom wedding, which is what we were looking for! Gorgeous home with a beautiful staircase inside for photos. We were able to get into the house as early as we wanted (8am!) and get ready there upstairs. The bridesmaids and I were there all day and it was so fantastic not having to travel from our "get ready" location, to the wedding location. All we had to do was walk downstairs!
    It also allowed my mom time to come in and decorate inside the house a bit the morning of which she appreciated.
    The guests were blown away at this venue as they have never seen anything like it before!
    Vivian was a breeze to work with and very flexible with us pestering her every so often to stop by and take a look/pre-plan/get measurements of things so we knew exactly what we wanted to use for decor! Thank you Vivian and The Orlo for making our wedding THE BEST NIGHT EVER!

    The Orlo House & Ballroom's reply:

    Olivia,
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so thankful that we were able to play a part in your wedding day! We wish you and Brandon the best in all that's to come!! Congratulations!!
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    Caroline T. Sent on 05/10/2023
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    The Orlo will forever be our special place!

    We could of not been more happy picking The Orlo as our wedding venue! We knew the minute we toured it was perfect for us and we were sold that we did not want to get married anywhere else. There is so much that goes into selecting your wedding venue and The Orlo hit every aspect we wanted. We loved the bridal suite where my girls and I got ready the day of, the beautiful home and staircase, as well as the stunning ballroom that is separated. We loved that it was a blank canvas for us and we were able to do everything we wanted. This venue was dog friendly which was so important to have our pups with us! We were able to bring any vendor we wanted and they even allowed us to keep the party going until 1 AM which is so important for a Polish family and wedding party!! The staff at the Orlo were beyond amazing from the start of communication all the way to the end! All the staff we interacted with were so friendly, accommodating, and very responsive/flexible whenever we had a question and or needed something. The Orlo will always hold a special place in our heart forever!
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    Tawny L. Sent on 12/04/2022
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    Bairdly Ever After!

    Have your special event at the Orlo, you will NOT regret it! Shelby and Jennifer were absolutely amazing throughout the whole process! They were accommodating, responsive and my favorite part KIND! Being a type a bride in the wedding industry, you have to create thick skin and understand exactly what you want. Jen and Shelby helped get me exactly that!! I had my wedding yesterday at the Orlo and it was nothing short of my expectations!! If you are looking for a venue that you can customize from the food down to the types of chairs your guests sit on, choose this venue! So intimate and something you’ll never forget!

    The Orlo House & Ballroom's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind words! We are so appreciative of being able to host your absolutely stunning day!
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    Elena M. Sent on 12/03/2022
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    Amazing venue

    Had the best experience having our wedding at The Orlo. Jen and Shelby were great from start to finish, easy and quick communication. The venue itself is so beautiful and elegant and I love that it has some history. I also enjoyed being able to pick and choose all of my vendors which is a huge plus.

    The Orlo House & Ballroom's reply:

    Elena; thank you for the kind words and for allowing us to be a part of your day! Best wishes for you two!
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    Trisha Sent on 07/13/2022
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    Unique and Simply Perfect

    Being from Chicago and living in Florida for a year - it was important to my husband and I that we have a historic venue that spoke to the authenticity of our relationship. The Orlo was the perfect space for our wedding, it offered a unique space to say our "I Dos" and allowed for seamless transition from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception. Our guests never needed to be herded around as the flow was natural and efficient. Bonus is that the bridal suite is gorgeous and spacious and the venue allowed us ladies to enter the space and start getting ready at 7a!!

    The Orlo House & Ballroom's reply:

    Thank you so much Trisha! We love being able to share our history with our couples and are so glad you enjoyed your time with us.
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    Lizzy Sent on 08/29/2021
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    The best venue in Tampa

    The Orlo is hands down the best venue in Tampa Bay. This historical house and ballroom is beautiful and perfect for weddings. The bridal suite is a DREAM! Shelby was the person who showed me a tour when I first visited and my point of contact. She was amazing to work with and so kind.

    The Orlo House & Ballroom's reply:

    Hi Lizzy! We are so glad you appreciate our bridal suite as much as we do! Thank you for your review and choosing the Orlo for your special day.
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    Christine D. Sent on 06/07/2021
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    Simply amazing!

    The Orlo was perfect for our wedding!!! Shelby was amazing from the day we walked in the venue for a tour. So sweet, professional and responsive. The venue is stunning and I would recommend it to anyone!! Thank you for an amazing day.

    The Orlo House & Ballroom's reply:

    Thank you, Christine! We loved working with you and wish you both the best! :) Thank you so much for choosing The Orlo for your special day!
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    Svetlana Sent on 05/06/2021
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    Beautiful venue!

    From the moment we stepped into the house to do our tour, we just KNEW this was our wedding venue!! It is beautiful, romantic, historic, and intimate! Our guests were mesmerized by the venue! We loved that the bridal and grooms party were able to get ready there, the cocktail hour featuring the grand staircase and fireplaces, and our reception was beautiful in the ballroom! The Orlo house has a special place in my heart!
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    Alexa K. Sent on 02/23/2021
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    The most beautiful venue!

    The Orlo is just absolutely stunning. Their staff are so helpful and responsive, all of my guests LOVED the uniqueness of the house with the ballroom compared to the traditional hotel ballroom or country club. The bridal suite is fabulous and the entire venue is a perfect blank slate to create the wedding of your dreams and bring your vision to life! It exceeded my expectations!!!
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    Emily D. Sent on 03/23/2021
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    January wedding

    Such a beautiful venue, it has so much character just on its own! Classic with a touch of modern, perfect for any style wedding. The people were quick to answer any question I had and attentive throughout the process. Loved being able to add my own touch to the venue. They give you free range as far as decor goes which is refreshing!
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    Samantha H. Sent on 01/18/2021
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    Best Venue

    Couldn’t have imagined my wedding anywhere else. The Orlo is so perfect and welcoming. The girls that work there are so helpful!
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    Chrissy Sent on 03/22/2021
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    Amazing | fantastic | beautiful wedding venue

    We had the most perfect wedding reception at The Orlo. Shelby was fantastic the entire process. She was so available and responsive and truly was excited for every part of our big day. We seriously feel so blessed to have come across a beautiful home like The Orlo, and a venue manager like Shelby that made the planning process so seamless and easy. I highly recommend this venue to anyone who wants the beautiful, authentic touch to their wedding. The photos came out breathtaking and we have this mansion to thank! THANK YOU SHELBY; for everything. :)
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    Maiken S. Sent on 11/05/2020
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    Beautiful venue, perfect spot

    The Orlo is my top location to recommend in Tampa. It was exactly what we wanted and the staff (Jen + Shelby) could not have been nicer or more helpful! Thank you guys!!
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    A Mccoy Sent on 11/21/2020
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    Amazing Venue!

    The Orlo is the perfect setting for a wedding. The staff is amazing and the venue is incredible. Shelby and Jennifer are great to work with and so sweet! Thank you for helping us making a dream become a reality. What a magical day!
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    Angela M. Sent on 05/14/2019
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    Venue Tour

    Great tour and information from Claire! We love The Orlo and can’t wait for the wedding.
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    Pam R. Sent on 09/05/2019
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    We had a great experiece with meeting with the event coordinator for Lauren Reeser's wedding. She was very responsive and professional. She was busy that day but we were able to get all of our answers to our questions.
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    Lauren B. Sent on 08/31/2019
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    Amazing Venue

    The Orlo House is absolutely stunning! From the moment my fiance and I walked in the front door we knew we wanted to get married there. The house and ballroom have so much character. The bridal suite upstairs is gorgeous and I can't wait to get ready there! Shelby has been a dream to deal with. She is very sweet, attentive, and responds so quickly to e-mails, answering any questions you may have. I'm so excited and can't wait until October 2020!!

    The Orlo House & Ballroom's reply:

    Hi Lauren! We are so happy you chose The Orlo for your special day! We absolutely loved working with you and Charles! We wish you both a lifetime of love & happiness!
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    Janet Sent on 09/13/2020
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    Amazing venue

    Our experience at The Orlo was absolutely AMAZING! We got married on September 4, 2020 after having to reschedule our original date due to COVID, and they were so flexible with us. We got married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and had our reception at The Orlo and could not be happier with our experience!

    Shelby was the main contact for us at The Orlo and she is the absolute sweetest, kindest, professional and helpful person! It was such a JOY to work with her and she made the entire process so easy, especially when having to reschedule during such a stressful time. She was always available to answer any questions we had and was always helpful. We could not have asked for a better event coordinator! Also, one of our vendors was short staffed due to COVID, and Gail and her daughter were able to step in last minute to help us and they were so sweet and amazing!

    The Orlo was a perfect wedding reception venue for us because we wanted a space that was timeless, elegant, and charming. The Orlo provided exactly that! The historic home had so much charm and gave us that elegant, classic touch we were looking for. There is a BEAUTIFUL bridal suite upstairs and my bridesmaids and I were able to spend the whole day there getting ready. They have on-site valet parking which made it so convenient for our guests! Also, we originally had 140 guests which would have fit comfortably, however, when we rescheduled it was closer to 80 people. There was plenty of room for people to spread out and feel comfortable!

    We can't imagine having our reception anywhere else. The Orlo was the absolute perfect fit for us and the whole process was so seamless. We could not recommend it more! Thank you to Shelby and everyone at The Orlo!

    Janet & James
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    The Orlo House & Ballroom's reply:

    Hi Janet & James! Thank you so much for this amazing review! You were both so amazing to work with and we are so happy we got to be a part of your special day! We wish you both a lifetime of love & happiness!
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    Michele L. Sent on 11/12/2019
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    Perfect Venue

    The Orlo was the perfect venue for our wedding. We had our Ceremony and Reception in the ballroom with the cocktail hour hosted in the house. Our guests were in love by the beauty of the venue and its convenience to Downtown Tampa makes it easy to accommodate out of town guests. The staff at The Orlo are friendly, helpful, and so responsive to your questions and needs. This venue is a hidden gem in Tampa and made the perfect setting for our wedding.
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    Emily Sent on 11/12/2019
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    Perfect Wedding Venue

    From the moment my husband and I stepped into the Orlo House we knew it was special. We wanted to have an indoor wedding with a vintage vibe near our apartment (in Channelside). The Orlo was the perfect venue from the interior of the house, the large get ready room, spacious ballroom and gorgeous staircase. We had the ceremony and cocktail hour inside the house and the reception in the adjacent ballroom. Shelby was amazing to work with all the way through to day of. We couldn’t have picked a better place to be married! (📸: M.A.D Images, Inc)

    The Orlo House & Ballroom's reply:

    Hi Emily! We are so happy that you had a great experience at The Orlo! We loved working with you and Stuart! We wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
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    Diana Sent on 10/02/2019
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    Absolutely recommend

    The Orlo was my favorite place for my wedding. Professional staff, they were kind , flexible and very helpful all the way . I love this place . Everyone was amazed by it.
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    Cindy Sent on 12/07/2018
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    Jennifer has been amazing to work with!

    Jennifer has been amazing to work with! The venue is incredible and just the different look that I was aiming for.
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    Kathleen G. Sent on 03/03/2019
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    Stunning venue!

    As soon as we walked in we knew this was the venue for us. They were so easy to work with, required very little decorating, and made for stunning photos! All of our guests raved about the house and the ballroom. If you’re looking for a classic, gorgeous venue, this is the place for you.
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    Dena Sent on 02/11/2019
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    Beautiful venue

    The Orlo House and Ballroom was the most perfect venue for what we wanted. We went with an old Tampa themed wedding and it was spot on. Elegant, timeless and absolutely stunning. We held both our ceremony and reception there - the ballroom was the perfect ceremony/reception space. Our catering company flipped it during cocktail hour and it was stunning. The Orlo staff is wonderful as well - so attentive and able to work with anything you need. The Orlo team made everything so easy and beautiful for us.
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    Jacky Sent on 08/20/2018
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    Recently had my wedding at the Orlo and absolutely loved my experience working with first Becca then Jennifer! I had booked elsewhere initially but my venue cancelled on me four months before my wedding date. Finding the Orlo was a Godsend! Becca was so accommodating and flexible to work with, she was extremely responsive and answered all my questions. Jennifer was also very responsive and easy to communicate and work with. The venue was BEAUTIFUL. Absolutely stunning one-of-a-kind venue! Definitely recommend the Orlo to anyone searching for a unique and affordable venue in the Tampa Bay area!
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