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Red Mesa Events: A Historic Downtown St. Pete Wedding Venue with a Modern Twist

When we think of downtown St. Pete, we think of character, charm, and uniqueness, which is the embodiment of St. Petersburg wedding venue Red Mesa Events.

The event venue, originally the home of downtown St. Pete’s first fire station, was fully restored in 2017, while still preserving the original features of the historic building.

The three-story wedding venue features multiple wedding spaces: an open-air courtyard restaurant, Red Mesa Cantina, perfect for rehearsal dinners or bridal showers, a renovated ballroom, open-air bar & lounge, and a rooftop deck, featuring stunning views of downtown St. Pete.

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La Florida Ballroom

When you walk into the La Florida Ballroom, you'll immediately notice the historic charm with its original whitewashed exposed brick walls, yet the event space features a modern touch with two majestic chandeliers, a white marbled bar, stunning herringbone wood floor, and large windows overlooking downtown St. Pete. The 1200-square-foot ballroom seats 120 guests in a formal dining setting or 175 for hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.

The ballroom is decked out with state of the art AV and uplighting and features its own cutting edge banquet kitchen so that your chef is dedicated to your wedding menu.

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Cantinita Terrace 

This open-air balcony bar and lounge offers a trendy space that overlooks the Red Mesa Cantina courtyard and bubbling fountain. If offers a private bar and catering, perfect for a rehearsal dinner of 25 or 75-person cocktail hour.

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DeSanto Rooftop 

One of the few private rooftop spaces in downtown St. Pete, the DeSanto Rooftop is a stunning third-story lounge overlooking the heart of downtown St. Pete. It features a rich Brazilian Walnut deck, lounge seating, and 30-foot bar specializing in exclusive handcrafted cocktails. This chic 1200-square-foot space is the quintessential location for sunset outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour or reception for up to 175 of your closest friends! With three semi-private lounge areas, even smaller events are welcome.

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Menu and Catering:

With Mexican cuisine at its heart, Red Mesa Events blends Latin and Caribbean kitchen traditions to create a menu of bold, fresh flavors. Their wedding menus include Red Mesa Cantina menu favorites as well as classic wedding dishes with a unique twist.

If cocktails are a priority, the wedding venue has the most extensive selection of tequilas and mezcals in the South! They are able to create signature cocktails for any palate and include specialized offerings in their beverage menus.

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