What We Love About Le Méridien Tampa
Nestled in the heart of downtown Tampa, Le Méridien Tampa offers a unique blend of historic charm and modern elegance. Housed in a meticulously restored 1905 federal courthouse, the venue features original architectural details like marble hallways and oak doors. Its iconic grand staircase is adorned with towering columns, while the refined Courthouse Ballroom boasts vaulted, hand-stenciled ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows.
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Travel back in time at the newly renovated Le Meridien Tampa. This century old Historic Federal Courthouse has been transformed into a one of a kind 4 Diamond hotel. Located in the heart of downtown Tampa this boutique hotel is the perfect backdrop for your very special wedding weekend. Featuring stunning architecture, high ceilings, Italian marble hallways and original oak from when the building opened in 1905. Historical pieces such as Witness Stand, Judges Bench, Jurors Bench, and more to discover throughout the venue, as well as locally inspired artwork. Each guest room was converted from judge’s quarters ( or jail cell! ) . We pride ourselves on providing most of your wedding needs, a one stop shop for couples !
About Our Venue
Our historic Grand Stairs is ideal for wedding ceremonies, photos, a memorable moment you will cherish forever as you say I do!
What Couples Love About Our Venue
Le Meridien Tampa has a special history and backdrop like no other! The 120-year-old property tells a story as you walk through its marbled halls discovering historical pieces as you go along to our newly renovated spaces.
Staff service is best you will ever hope for. By the end of the event you feel like you are apart of the family and we specialize in going above and beyond expectations each and every event.
Also like most reviews you will read, Heather the Catering Sales Manager, handles every aspect of your wedding- no getting passed from person to person. From wedding agreement, wedding block, payments, wedding tasting and assisting your planner overseeing the wedding day of, she is with you every step of the way with many years of knowledge and expertise.
Another bonus- hotel provides 80% of your wedding needs!! Tables, chairs of your choice, linens, napkins of your choice, food, bar, dance floor, flatware, glassware, discounted hotel rooms, easels and more! Couples only need outside vendors and decor.
Associations & Awards
Certified Marriott Wedding Planner
Certified Barista, Bartender, Banquet Manager, Event Coordinator.
Pricing & Packages
Ceremonies only events range from $1,000-$3,000, depending on guest size.
Three Full Wedding Packages to choose from: Bronze $139pp, Silver $159pp, and Gold $179pp -plus rental fee (rental fee based on anticipated guest size). All packages are customizable, so don’t hesitate to ask how to create a wedding that fits your vision and budget!
We also offer late night bit stations, signature cocktails, gelato station, and more as add on options.
Since we are a hotel we also can host your rehearsal dinner, welcome reception for the night before the wedding, and farewell breakfast as add on to your wedding weekend!
Contact: Heather DiGiulio – Catering Sales Manager – [email protected]; Direct line: 813-999-8203.
Engagement & Wedding Day Photo Sessions:
We provide couples and their photographer one to two full hours to take photos outside as well as inside all our amazing historical backdrops. All photo sessions must be scheduled in advance as to not disrupt any scheduled events and allow free reign of spaces to capture your memories.
Please contact our Convention Services Manager, Marielle Santo, for more information, pricing and to book your next session with us! 813-999-8204 [email protected]
Ceremony only events range from $1,000-$3,500 plus tax and gratuity. Pricing based on anticipated guest size and desired date. Includes ceremony rehearsal the day prior, 2 hours set up, power for DJ/ Speaker and Mic, Chiavari Chairs of your choice, one-hour photo session after ceremony on Grand Stairs/Marbled Hallway/ Lounge and Golden Elevator, one hour breakdown after guests depart. Coordinator required to run ceremony rehearsal and wedding day ceremony.
Add Ons: Champagne Toast after ceremony, cocktail hour, reception food stations and plated dinner options available!
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Complimentary Concessions: Champagne toast, King Suite night of the wedding, Wedding Tasting, couples’ choice colored table linen and napkins, couples’ choice Chiavari chairs, votive candles, gold or silver chargers, gold easels.
Discounted Wedding Room Block for Bride and Groom Suites as well as all wedding guest rooms!
Discounted wedding rental pricing for booking full wedding!
Marriott Bonvoy Points awarded for every dollar spent on your wedding event as well as every guest who books in your Wedding Room Block!
The Ceremony
Le Meridien Tampa boasts two beautiful options for ceremony: Our most popular is our outdoor Grand Historic Stairs with five story high columns, stunning architecture, and uplighting, Florida florals and palms with sparkling lights aligning the space. The backdrop is all you need for your decor.
If you would like an indoor option ceremony can be held in our Historic Ballroom. The space has floor to ceiling windows, golden chandeliers, crown molding, and hand stenciled ceilings.
Max capacity 130.
The Cocktail Hour
Le Meridien Tampa hosts cocktail hour in the Marbled Lounge right through the historic doors at the top of the Grand Stairs. This space can accommodate up to 120 guests. Cocktail tables, votive candles, bar signs, and private event sign included. Florida inspired tunes play during cocktail hour.
The Reception
At 2204 square feet, the Courthouse Ballroom is a stunning and historic reception hall. The Courthouse Ballroom venue features a vaulted hand stenciled ceiling, floor-to- ceiling windows, golden chandeliers, and original oak walls from when it was a courtroom. There is still a gold eagle from where the judges bench used to sit ! Our historic ballroom can accommodate up to 120 guests max with bar and dance floor in the event space. 130 max with bar in foyer.
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Meet the Team
With over 15 years of experience coordinating and executing events and 10 years dedicated to weddings at this property, Heather brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity, and passion to every celebration. As a Marriott Certified Wedding Planner, she’s mastered the art of transforming your dream day into a beautifully orchestrated reality.
Heather has cultivated strong relationships with the best local vendors, ensuring every detail is perfectly tailored to your vision. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand affair, her goal is to make the planning process seamless and enjoyable, leaving each couple feeling truly special and celebrated.
“Weddings and events surrounding them are my passion. Every one of my couples is special to me and I love getting to hear all about each of you and your story. I’m truly honored to be part so many couples’ memories and can’t wait for many more years filled with Happily Ever After stories”.
Reviews from Marry Me Tampa Bay Couples
Marry Me Tampa Bay curates the below reviews from real couples whom we’ve personally interviewed. As Tampa Bay’s most trusted wedding planning resource, these reviews are 100% accurate and aren’t created by fake accounts.
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We wanted somewhere with classic, luxury, and modern vibes with a touch of vintage.
The team at Le Meridien Tampa was amazing. They made me feel so special from my first inquiry email with them, to the time I walked out the door! The staff was phenomenal. Heather DiGiulio, the Catering Sales Manager, was so sweet, and her communication was above and beyond. I was blown away with how great the process was.
– Amber and Alexei |
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“Since we don’t live in Tampa, we were depending on them to really help with organizing things and making it seamless for the day of. I just wanted to be a bride and not think about anything on my wedding day. Le Meridian was awesome!”
– Halle and Matt |
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