Travel & Wedding Info
Residence Inn by Marriott
The Residence Inn by Marriott in Tierra Verde, FL is conveniently located about 5 minutes from Tampa Bay Watch, our wedding venue! They have standard rooms and suites with beautiful water views. There is a great restaurant on the rooftop, Vista at the Top and, the wedding afterparty will be there so, see you on the rooftop!
Tampa Bay Watch - Wedding & Reception Venue
Tampa Bay Watch is a waterfront wedding venue located in Tierra Verde, FL. Nestled along the shoreline of Cunningham Key, where the sparkling waves of the Key will paint a stunning backdrop. This non-profit organization works to preserve and restore the estuary of Tampa Bay through education and scientific programs. The venue is conveniently situated near the entrance to Fort De Soto Park and 11 minutes south of St. Petersburg. When you are here, please come visit the various marine life who are here to greet you.
Valet Services and Parking at Tampa Bay Watch
There will be valet services at Tampa Bay Watch prior to the wedding. You may also self-park across the street from Tampa Bay Watch in overflow parking. No cars are permitted to stay overnight. If you want to let loose and have fun and not worry about driving after the reception Uber and Lyft are great choices.
Hotel options on St. Pete Beach and Downtown St. Petersburg
There are so many great beachfront hotels to select from on Gulf Blvd, ST. PETE BEACH. Hilton just added a new HILTON GARDEN INN that looks really nice. There are also the ever popular TRADE WINDS ISLAND RESORT, the famed DON CESAR HOTEL, the boutique HOTEL ZAMORA (not beachfront but just across the street) and, the convenient SIRATA BEACH RESORT are all on Gulf Blvd. If you go further down on Gulf Blvd to Pass-a-Grille, there are many other beautiful boutique-style hotels to look at there as well.
If downtown St. Petersburg is more your style, I really love THE BIRCHWOOD hotel on Beach Drive, it is a lovely boutique hotel with a roof top bar and a great restaurant, The Birch & Vine. It is right on the waterfront on Beach Drive where you will also find lots of great restaurants, the new St. Petersburg Pier, great shopping, and several cool museums like the Dali Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts.
If you are a fan or a member of the Marriott, Hilton, or Hyatt Hotels, they all have very nice hotel properties near Beach Drive that are centrally located downtown so, take a look at those websites and use your points to book a room if you have them!
If AirBnB is more your preference, check out their website for available beachfront or downtown residences available for rent. When I use to come to St. Petersburg before moving here, I use to AirBnB all over the city and loved it!
If you need more suggestions, let us know and we will help point you in the right direction.
Airport Information - We recommend Tampa International Airport (TPA)
The easiest airport to fly into for our wedding will be Tampa International Airport (TPA), our venue is about 35 mins away. The other airport you might want to consider is the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), we are about 45 mins away from this airport. A smaller airport that is also near us (25 mins away) is the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) where Allegiant has several convenient flights options.
For those of you considering Orlando International Airport (MCO), you are, at minimum, 1 hr and 45min to a 2 hr drive to our venue from this airport.
Safe Travels!
Schedule
Saturday, December 11, 2021
Guest Arrival & Pre-ceremony Music
3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Guest will arrive at Tampa Bay Watch, enjoy some beautiful music, and find a seat for the wedding ceremony.
Ceremony
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Cocktail Hour
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Enjoy the beautiful waterfront views of Tampa Bay Watch as well as the music, games, h'orderves, and drinks before dinner.
Reception
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Let's party and celebrate with dinner, music, dancing, and fun!
After Party - Vista at the Top at Residence Inn by Marriott
9:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Let's continue the party! See you on the rooftop of the Residence Inn by Marriott in Tierra Verde at the Vista at the Top
Come as you are!
Registry
Your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who would like to bless us with a gift, we've put together a wish-list to choose from. Thank you!
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!
What will the weather be like?
To all of our out-of-town guests, welcome to winter in Florida where the average temperature on St. Pete Beach in December fluctuates between 61 degrees - 71 degrees. The average high temperature is about 74 degrees and, in the evening, the temperatures can dip below 50 degrees.
Where should I park?
There are 50 parking spaces at Tampa Bay Watch but there is overflow parking across the street. Tampa Bay Watch will also provide valet parking.
Please note: No vehicles can be left in the parking lot overnight.
Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?
Yes, and there is an elevator from the area where the ceremony will be held to the reception room for those who need it.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
The wedding ceremony and cocktail hour are outdoors, and the reception will be indoors, with outdoor areas available after dinner to enjoy.
What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?
Calling all ladies! Do not wear stiletto heels. I repeat, do not wear stiletto heels. We will be outdoors and you will be walking on grass so wear chunky heels or sandals. Can't have any of you ruining nice shoes, falling, or breaking any ankles.
Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?
Yes! There are going to be so many special moments that we want to remember and we would love to see the ones that you have captured. If you post anything on social media, please use #TeamTanWedding so we can find these photos and save them.
Given the times we are in, what can we do?
We are blessed to have been surrounded by the most loving and caring people and YOU are the most important people in our lives. We can't wait to enjoy this memorable day with you and we want to make sure that we are creating the happiest memories together. Please know that we have family & friends who are immunocompromised and we want to ensure that we keep everyone safe. In an effort to do so, we ask that you each do what is necessary to make sure you are healthy before coming to this gathering. Some ideas are testing a few days prior to this event, taking your temperature, and being symptom-free are ways that we keep each other protected.
We would like to have a mask-free day but your health is paramount so, please do not hesitate to do what makes you comfortable.
Thank you!
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