What We Love About Isla del Sol Yacht & Country Club
St. Petersburg – Escape the ordinary on an island paradise at Isla Del Sol Yacht, an island in the sun! What could be more perfect for the exchange of your vows? Outdoors on our glittering private beach, caressed by a tropical breeze or indoors overlooking the blue-green waters of Boca Ciega Bay, we are sure to have a venue to make yours a one-of-a-kind day. Indulge yourself with our pampered private club service and unmatched culinary delights.
What Couples Love About Our Venue
- One wedding per day guarantee
- Flexible start and end times
- Multiple photo areas (Private beach, marina, clubhouse and golf course)
Pricing & Packages
Exclusively for Marry Me Tampa Bay Readers
Mention Marry Me Tampa Bay at the time of booking for $500 off the non-member usage fee for 2024 weddings.
Savings Tip: 10% discount on reception packages in July & August /Weekday (Tuesday or Thursday, all year)
The Ceremony
Isla del Sol’s outdoor ceremony space offers a private beachfront and gazebo.
- $1,200 Ruby Ceremony Package
- $1,500 Emerald Ceremony Package (Includes officiant)
- $2,200 Diamond Ceremony Package (Includes officiant and sailboat sunset departure for the couple)
- Includes bamboo folding chairs, white carpet runner for the boardwalk, full beach manicuring and raking services and complimentary water station.
The Cocktail Hour
Indoor and outdoor spaces that both provide views of the Bay with access to our 180″ built-in bar!
The Reception
The Boca Ciega Ballroom provides panoramic views of the Bay, while accommodating 250 guests or less with an oversized built-in dance floor.
- Maximum Capacity: 250
- Flexible start/stop time based on 30-minute ceremony and 4-hour reception
- $1,500 Non-member usage fee for Saturday weddings during the season (September-June)
- $1,000 Non-member usage fee for Weekday weddings (Tuesday or Thursday, all year)
*Isla Del Sol can not accommodate weddings on Fridays (all year) or Sundays (October – April)
Includes Day-of coordination, floor-length linens, and napkins (black, white or ivory), house-owned tables and chairs, house china, glassware, flatware, buffet items (if required), serving staff and bartenders, complimentary cake cutting & serving (cake not provided), getting ready rooms for bride and groom, complimentary golf for the groom on the wedding day and discounted golf for bridal party members, complimentary self-parking, 30-minute ceremony, 4-hour reception (additional time will be honored for a cost), 1-hour ceremony rehearsal the day prior to the event and all-day access for the ceremony and reception space set-up on the day of the event.
Location
Meet the Team
Born in Boulder, Colorado, Melissa moved to Florida in 2000 and graduated from the Rosen School of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida in May 2004. Melissa later met her husband, Matthew while living in Orlando and recently welcomed her daughter, Harper to the world. Melissa started her event career in the Orlando theme parks, then moved on to planning events for hotels including Ritz-Carlton, Gaylord Palms, Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, and many more throughout the state of Florida. Having experience in managing, planning, and executing corporate events, tradeshows, association meetings, weddings, and social events; Melissa soon realized her passion for weddings! In 2015, Isla Del Sol provided Melissa with an exclusive and private venue where she serves as the Director of Catering & Special Events allowing her creativity to come to life.
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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When searching for wedding venues, my mom and I visited nine different locations. I was particularly concerned about having people in the background of our beach wedding photos. Some venues could block off an area, while others couldn’t guarantee privacy on a public beach. We also wanted a beautiful view and both indoor and outdoor options to keep everyone comfortable, given the summer heat.
When touring Isla Del So Yacht and Country Club, everything felt right. Melissa Rowjohn was amazing, patient with our questions, and truly wanted what was best for us. The services exceeded our expectations, and I highly recommend having your wedding at Isla Del Sol!
– Annie and Ryan |
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We wanted the ceremony to be on the beach and were both set on that. Originally, we looked into getting married at St. Pete Beach, but soon realized we wanted it to be more private.
Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club offered its own private beach, which was perfect, and also offered a lot of in-house services, which we also really loved! We loved the beautiful private beach, large bar area, and beautiful outdoor space and reception/ballroom.
The service was incredible from the very start. Melissa was such a joy to work with, and I wish I could plan another wedding with her.
– Nathalie and Connor |
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We wanted a venue near the water that was not going to be packed with beachgoers. It was very important to us to have everything we needed in one place.
Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club was amazing! As soon as we saw the ceremony spot and its proximity to the water, we knew that we wanted it. You’re standing 40 feet from the shore by beautiful boats, and the best part is that there is no one else around.
The venue also offers a reception space, cocktail hour space, and getting-ready rooms. The seated dinner was amazing, and the food options were 100 times better than other venues that only offer basic wedding food. We had mahi mahi, grouper, and steak on our wedding day. I could go on and on about how amazing the venue was.
– Elizabeth and Carson |
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We really wanted somewhere with a water view, but without actually being on the beach. We also needed somewhere that could hold 130-160 comfortably. Being somewhere in a fun downtown area or beach was also a must.
When we first met Melissa at Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club, we knew it was the place! After touring the entire venue, we were in love with it all and knew it was perfect for us. Melissa answered questions so promptly and was such an incredible resource throughout the entire wedding planning process. She made everything so relaxed and exciting at the same time! The service the day of was phenomenal. The head server was so incredibly kind, the bartenders were amazing, and we’ve heard multiple comments about how nice and accommodating the servers were the night of the wedding.
– Lauren and Jon |
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One of the most important elements of our wedding was the venue. We wanted a venue that would be unforgettable but that also fit all of our needs. We wanted a venue that exemplified Florida’s beauty, but we also really desired privacy and seclusion. We wanted to be the only couple getting married at our venue on our wedding day, which is surprisingly hard to find in the Tampa Bay/St. Pete area. We desired a beautiful reception space that overlooked the water, in addition to a dance floor that fit our dancing needs! When we came upon Isla del Sol Yacht & Country Club, we felt like we had found a hidden gem.
When we first visited Isla del Sol, we immediately fell in love with its beauty. We knew that the private beach with the gazebo would be a perfect place to exchange our vows. After exploring other venues, what attracted us the most to Isla del Sol was the privacy and exclusivity. We would be the only couple getting married on-site on our wedding day. This stood out to us in comparison to other venues. In addition, we loved that the venue included many different elements of our wedding that we didn’t have to establish on our own.
Aside from the venue providing food, beverage, and rentals for our reception, the venue also offered a ceremonial package that included an officiant and a month of wedding planning, which we were more than pleased with. Moreover, Isla del Sol was affordable. There was no venue fee, only a minimum that had to be met. This made Isla del Sol stand out in comparison to other Tampa Bay venues.
As far as service, Melissa’s hospitality could not be overlooked. Whenever a question arose, we would reach out to Melissa, and a response would always be returned quickly and with a smile. On our wedding day, the entire Isla del Sol staff was extremely attentive to us and helped to collaborate a smooth day of events. Isla del Sol provided private locker rooms on-site for the bridal party to get ready in the morning. The private beach, reception space, dance floor, and bonfire following the reception made for an exceptional wedding day.
– Alyson and Zachary |
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We wanted something on the beach without literally being on the beach if you know what I mean. We also needed somewhere that would photograph well and have lots of different settings for pictures since it would be a short and sweet day.
We chose Isla Del Sol because of the beautiful location and convenience of where we live now. It had a tiled walkway so I wouldn’t have to walk in the sand in heels as I didn’t want to go barefoot, and the gazebo with the palm trees made for stunning photos. Their service was absolutely amazing. Their wedding coordinator was so sweet and helped everything go smoothly the day of. There was an indoor area for my husband and me to wait in the air conditioning while our guests arrived and got seated. They also had an indoor backup area to do the ceremony in case of inclement weather, which took away the stress of worrying about the afternoon Florida thunderstorms.
– Whitney and Ryne |
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