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The Vault

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What We Love About The Vault

Originally constructed in 1923 as The Exchange National Bank, The Vault features 35-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, city skyline views, and a second-floor mezzanine overlooking the main gallery. The venue’s namesake bank vault adds a unique guest experience as a cozy bar or dessert room, or photo booth area providing a distinctive backdrop.

Woman-Owned
LGBTQIA-Friendly
Pet-Friendly

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Downtown Tampa – Chock-full of original art deco details revealing its former life as The Exchange National Bank of 1923, The Vault offers a unique event space with luxurious finishes and historic charm in the heart of downtown Tampa.

The first bank to be built in Tampa, many of the neoclassical elements remain, including the floor to ceiling windows, intricate medallion details, and of course the bank vault of its namesake (often used as a cozy bar space or unique dessert room for events). This sophisticated wedding venue is perfect for couples who seek timeless and classic design, a vibrant, bustling city feel, and all-inclusive convenience for their celebration.

The fully-restored interior boasts 6,000 square feet of event space with 35-foot ceilings and a second-floor mezzanine level overlooking the reception and is ideal for groups of up to 200 guests. Included in the rental fees are a bridal suite, tables, white Chiavari chairs, security personnel, and restroom attendant.

What Couples Love About Our Venue

Floor-to-ceiling windows offer a downtown Tampa skyline view. Restored ceilings and marble floors from the 1920s. Mezzanine level and glass room included for VIP/ bridal lounge. An authentic, walk-in money vault provides a unique area for any creative use (i.e. cigar rolling, dessert station, wedding cake display, bar, photo booth). Charming Pocket Park is available for cocktail hour. Walking distance to downtown Tampa’s boutique hotels, restaurants, churches.

Pricing & Packages

Wedding Package – $15,000 on weekends

6 hours of event time, 4 hours of set up and one hour of breakdown

1 hour Rehearsal

The Vault + Courtyard

Tables + White Chiavari Chairs

Polycotton Linens + Napkins

Ceremony Draping

Lounge Furniture

Uplights

Plates + Flatware

Cake Cutting Service

Bridal Suite beginning at 10am

Doorman + Restroom Attendant

 

Cocktail Hour + Reception Package – $13,000 on weekends

5 hours of event time, 4 hours of set up and one hour of breakdown

The Vault + Courtyard

Tables + White Chiavari Chairs

Polycotton Linens + Napkins

Lounge Furniture

Uplights

Plates + Flatware

Cake Cutting Service

Doorman + Restroom Attendant

The Ceremony


 

 

The Cocktail Hour


Pocket Park next to The Vault is used for cocktail hour after the ceremony, so the venue space can be flipped into your dream reception.

The Reception


Receptions at The Vault accommodate 200 seated, with a dance floor.

The Food & Drink


Composed Dinner begins at $65/pp for salad, two entree choices and displayed or served desserts.

Bar packages begin at $40/pp

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Location

611 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, USA

Meet the Team

Kristin Bowman

As a Venue Sales Specialist with over 15 years of experience in the events industry, Kristin brings a unique perspective shaped by both event planning and venue management. Since 2010, Kristin has worked closely with couples, corporate clients, and event professionals to create memorable experiences, giving her a deep understanding of what makes a venue the perfect fit for any occasion.

Her background as a wedding and event planner allows her to anticipate clients’ needs throughout the venue selection process, while her experience in venue management provides valuable insights into operations, logistics, and event execution. Kristin is passionate about connecting clients with spaces that align with their vision, budget, and event goals.

Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate gathering, social celebration, or special event, Kristin is dedicated to making the venue search process seamless, efficient, and enjoyable. Her goal is to help every client find a space where unforgettable memories can be made.

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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.

  • “We looked for those tall floor-to-ceiling windows and The Vault provided exactly that. The floor-to-ceiling windows and blank space that The Vault offers was the best part yet. We got to decorate our wedding venue to exactly what we wanted and another major plus was the waterfall at the outside patio. It definitely elevated our cocktail hour.”

    – Arly and Sebastian |
  • “We wanted to find a venue that we could have both the ceremony and reception without requiring our guests to relocate. I wanted something that would be beautiful on its own—without distracting from the décor and florals I had envisioned. Plus, I wanted a venue that was set up to accommodate food and beverage, chairs, etc. as I didn’t want to have to research and coordinate all of these things separately.

    When I came upon The Vault, I immediately fell in love with how bright and simple, yet gorgeous the space is! It was an already beautiful canvas that we could add to in order to personalize our wedding. I loved that it was mostly indoors (just because we all know Florida weather is finicky and can change quickly), and because of the large windows, it helped bring the outside in.

    Everyone I interacted with from initial inquiry through signed contract was so kind and responsive! This was also very important to me because you can have a beautiful venue but if the guest service is lacking, it will completely alter the experience. To me, The Vault offered everything we were looking for and was a no-brainer. We were so happy with our choice and have recommended them to others since!”

    – Kristin and Charles |
  • “I wanted a venue that could cater food on-site, have accommodations nearby, when thinking of my family and friends flying in. Mat preferred that it be close to his church since we were holding the ceremony there. I had initially overlooked our venue, but he suggested I go see it anyway, so I invited his mama, aka the best mother-in-law, to join me, and we knew when we saw it, it was the one.

    The Vault had that classic, grand style with the mosaic floors, giant ceilings, they have catering from the restaurant next door, plenty of space to relax on the mezzanine, a kids area (or that’s what we called it), and only a 12-minute drive from church. They had worked with our photographer before and our wedding planner. Plus, they responded to any question, inquiry, or accommodation we asked for.

    – Oana and Mathew |
  • We started out thinking we wanted to be by the water but ultimately decided we didn’t want to mess with the weather. From there we really wanted a space to comfortably fit our somewhat large guest list and that had beautiful architecture, something that felt like a special occasion and not purely a blank event space. After a few tours, I quickly realized that I also wanted a venue with a lot included things like linens, table settings, and chairs. I didn’t want to be chasing down more vendors for all the moving parts. There were so many reasons that we chose The Vault! The space is gorgeous and the building feels so grand. The main room has beautiful tall pillars and timeless marble floors. The Vault offered floor-to-ceiling windows that let natural light pour in and had a lovely shaded grass area for cocktail hour. It really felt like the best of both worlds.

    In terms of logistics and numbers, The Vault offered a reasonable price for the wedding package to include a lot of the moving parts like linens, table settings, and chairs which saved us from sourcing or paying more elsewhere. They also cater the event, with amazing food options, so it runs so smoothly! Another huge pro was having a get ready space that also saved us from sourcing another location and additional transportation. The easy, timely, and smooth communication with The Vault team was impressive; from almost year in advance to the final clean up, they were the best!

    – Erin and Tommy |
  • We wanted a venue that was beautiful and bright, but it was important that the ceremony and the reception would both be indoors. We did not want to take any risks with Florida weather!

    We were blown away by The Vault when we first toured it, both inside and out. We love this area, and we loved that our wedding venue was literally down the street from our old apartment. The space inside is really so beautiful on its own, and the curtains and uplighting they use at night are stunning. We also loved that it was a historic building, and our guests could explore the old bank vault. The service was great; Norma was extremely helpful throughout the entire process!

    – Megan and Jake |
  • Once we had narrowed it down to Tampa and decided on an indoor wedding, there really wasn’t any competition. I did not want to risk the special day being rained out, so it had to be a space that held up on its own without the beautiful Floridian backdrop.

    We chose The Vault because as soon as you walk up to those 1920 columns, you are fully transported into a historical Tampa landmark. It speaks for itself. When you walk through the doors the first thing you see is the floor-to-ceiling windows as well as the original marble floors. The space on its own is simply breathtaking and in the back is the actual vault that the bank used way back in the day.

    Another main perk is that The Vault handles all of its food catering itself to ensure you have the best day possible. This made it easier to ensure top-of-the-line service. Everything about The Vault service was 10 out of 10 from the moment the day started until we closed the place down.

    – Alexia and John |

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