TradeWinds Resort
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What We Love About TradeWinds Resort
TradeWinds Resort offers a full-fledged destination experience with 40 acres along 1,600 feet of soft white-sand shoreline, making it a true resort wedding, not just a ceremony.
With a variety of indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception settings–such as beachfront lawns, gazebos, tropical courtyards, ballrooms, and The Pavilion, which features soaring 23-foot draped ceilings, couples can create a celebration that’s both scenic and seamless.
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From intimate sunset ceremonies on the sand to grand celebrations in our elegant ballroom, open-air terraces, or garden courtyard, weddings are more magical at TradeWinds Resort. The premium venues and professional services make everything stress-free, so all you need to worry about is saying “I do.” Rehearsal dinners, receptions, ceremonies, parties, and a good morning brunch — it’s all possible, and our exceptional planning team will walk you through every step.
About Our Venue
TradeWinds Resort is spread out on 40 acres and sits along 1,600 feet of award-winning St. Pete Beach shoreline. Multi-million dollar renovations include a fresh look for over 700 guest rooms, common spaces, and meeting areas.
TradeWinds offers 50,000 sq. ft. of indoor and 20,000 sq. ft. of outdoor event space and can accommodate weddings of up to 1,000 guests. Tropical courtyards and beachfront terraces provide an awe-inspiring backdrop.
What Couples Love About Our Venue
Ask our couples what they remember most, and it’s rarely the timeline. It’s the moment they realized nobody had to go anywhere. Everyone they love, in one place, for the whole weekend.
It starts with a welcome party where friends from out of town meet for the first time, maybe a pickleball tournament that gets way too competitive. Then sandy toes down the aisle, a sunset that does all the work, and a dance floor you won’t want to leave. Sunday morning, everyone’s still here for one last breakfast together before the goodbyes.
Local couples tell us it felt like they’d escaped somewhere far away, even with home ten minutes down the road. Parents get to actually enjoy the night while the kids lose it over the waterslide and floating water park. And the price point means more of your people can say yes.
Then there’s Hannah. Couples call her patient, kind, and genuinely invested, whether she’s learning the traditions behind a three-event Indian wedding or answering every single question along the way. Again and again, she’s the reason couples say TradeWinds felt like theirs.
Associations & Awards
The Knot Best of Weddings 2026
Smart Stars Awards 2025: Best Coastal/Beach Hotel
Pricing & Packages
Ceremony fee: $2,500 for up to 100 guests; $2,800 for 101 guests and above.
Reception packages (per guest, including a 4-hour hosted bar): Plated Dinner $159–$172; Duo Plated $219; Cuisine Stations $190; Buffet Dinner $213.
A 25% service charge and 7% tax apply; anticipate a 7–10% increase per year.
The Ceremony
TradeWinds has many options for ceremonies and receptions. Whether you want indoors or outdoors; toes in the sand or Ballroom “I dos”, we’ve got it all!
Outdoor ceremony spaces (guest capacity): South Beach (600), North Beach (600), Garden Courtyard (375), RumFish Lawn (350), South Lawn (175), and Breck Deck North (175).
Indoor ceremony spaces: The Pavilion (1,000), a blank canvas with a white tented ceiling; Island Ballroom (800); and Jacaranda Hall (400). The Island Ballroom and Jacaranda Hall can be used entirely or divided into sections.
Ceremonies include: Designated Ceremony Location, Indoor Backup Location, White Wedding Chairs, Water Station, Complimentary Two-Night Stay for the wedding couple, and a Complimentary Amenity. Ceremonies are available in conjunction with a hosted reception; a wedding coordinator is required, and the arch is not included.
The Cocktail Hour
Cocktail Hours can be enjoyed overlooking the beach admiring the sunset or indoors in one of our elegant ballrooms.
Cocktail hours include two handpassed hors d’oeuvres, plus high and low cocktail rounds with white linens.
The Reception
Receptions can be hosted either indoors or outdoors on our property!
Indoor reception spaces (seated guests): The Pavilion (500), Island Ballroom (500), and Jacaranda Hall (300).
Outdoor reception spaces (seated guests): Garden Courtyard (250), RumFish Lawn (200), Breck Deck North (100), and South Lawn (80). The Garden Courtyard is the only outdoor space available for plated dinners.
Receptions include: reception venue, a 4-hour hosted open premium bar, champagne toast, two handpassed hors d’oeuvres, artisan breads and rolls, coffee and tea service, cake cutting service, servers and bartenders, white linens and napkins, mirror tiles and votive candles, a dance floor (indoors only), and discounted guest room rates based upon availability.
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Meet the Team
Hannah Poff is the Catering Sales Manager at TradeWinds Resort, where she has focused exclusively on weddings since August 2021. With a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for coastal romance, she turns each couple’s vision into reality, whether it’s an intimate ceremony at the water’s edge or a grand sunset celebration.
Hannah’s warm, high-touch approach means couples feel inspired and supported from their very first meeting to the final “I do.” Her mission is to craft a seamless, magical experience that stays with you long after the wedding weekend ends.
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 would go to St. Pete and the Rum Fish Bar & Grill at the TradeWinds Resort all the time for dinner. We loved the destination wedding feel of the TradeWinds, even though it was only 10 minutes from our house; it was the perfect fit.
The TradeWinds was the perfect fit for us because it made us feel like we were away at a destination resort, but we were only 10 minutes from home. Everything was absolutely wonderful, from food to accommodations, and the service was top-notch. Hannah Poff, the Catering Sales Manager, made dreams come true. She was the absolute best to work with!
– Faith and Brandon |
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We focused on finding a location that was not only beautiful but also family-friendly, especially for Louisa and all of our nieces and nephews. It was important to us that the venue offered fun and engaging elements for the kids to enjoy while still fitting the vibe we wanted for the day. Additionally, we needed a venue that was within driving distance to make it convenient for our family and friends. We made sure the venue was at an approachable price point, ensuring all of our guests could attend and celebrate with us without any added stress. The slide and the aquatic obstacle course at TradeWinds Resort were the main selling points.
We treated our guests to a delectable seated dinner with options of fish, chicken, or filet, delicious choices for everyone! Plus, we had plenty of hors d’oeuvres to keep everyone satisfied throughout the evening. For drinks, we had the most fun and stylish signature cocktails. ‘Michael’s Marg’ was a spicy skinny margarita that added a kick to the celebration, while my signature drink, ‘Flora’s Flamingo,’ was a refreshing vodka grapefruit soda concoction. These cocktails were served with charming flamingo toppers, adding that Barbie’s Beach House’ touch to the festivities.
– Laura and Michael |
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