Historic Estate Wedding Venues in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Powel Crosley built the Florida winter home for his wife, Gwendolyn, in 1929. The two-and-a-half-story Mediterranean mansion was built in the southwest corner of Bradenton on a 60-acre parcel of land on Sarasota Bay adjacent to the John Ringling Estate. The 11,000-square-foot home has 21 rooms and 10 baths, and an adjacent carriage house has room for three cars and servants' quarters on the second floor. Originally the mansion had a swimming pool, a seaplane dock and yacht basin. The home featured many innovations for its time, including a steel frame encased in cast stone, embedded pipes and wiring, and a 135-day construction schedule. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, Seagate was saved from commercial development and purchased for renovation by Manatee County, which operates it as a meeting, conference and event venue.

Our beautiful 2 story lakeside lodge was built in 1925. The Italian inspired architecture and stunning views have made it a popular vacation spot for the elite and famous in the past. Now an exclusive hire venue, it has been tastefully renovated to complement the original cypress ceilings, grand staircases, and period chandeliers throughout. With an indoor capacity of 150 guests in the ballroom, or outdoor capacity of 200 guests either in the courtyard or on the lawn overlooking Lake Pierce , Bella Cosa is the perfect space to cater to all your requirements. We have one, or two-day venue rental packages available, with optional on-site accommodation in our 11 guest suites for up to 30-32 people. Not to mention a dedicated “getting ready room” providing the perfect space to prepare for your big day.

Event spaces include the main hall open to the former stage, with a separate art gallery, which can host up to 175 guests seated. The main hall has 27 foot ceilings and white walls looking into the stage, with aged brick walls and 45 feet airspace before the original theater fly nest. Historical and modern aesthetics collide at The Fariss. Located in historical Tampa Heights, the Fariss is a designated local landmark in the Franklin Street Historic District also known as Yellow Brick Row. Your guests will dance on fully renovated, 100 year old Florida Birch floors and will have gorgeous Tampa views from wall lined mahogany restored windows. The Fariss is on the second floor of the Fariss building and two blocks from Armature Works, Water Works Park, and Riverwalk.

Located on the Caloosahatchee River, The Heitman House has beautiful waterfront views and a gorgeous 200 foot walkway, the perfect backdrop for your wedding or event. From intimate gatherings to large group banquets, our professionally landscaped and managed waterfront venue provides our clients with the ultimate experience they will remember forever! Heitman House offers covered outdoor, uncovered outdoor, and indoor settings for your Wedding or other special event.

The Tampa Club is located in the heart of downtown Tampa, Florida atop the Bank of America Plaza, 42 floors up - the highest point in Tampa Bay. Our business and social club offers an elegant space for stylish wedding celebrations all with panoramic views of Tampa Bay. At The Tampa Club, the team will be there for you every step of the way, ensuring a seamless and stress free day so you can enjoy every moment.

Tabellas at Delaney Creek is a spacious and stunning outdoor event venue in Tampa. Centrally located and unlike any other venue, the venue offers multiple outdoor event spaces for ceremonies and receptions. Our venue can accommodate weddings from 50-400+ guests. Commonly referred to as the "hidden event gem of Tampa," Tabellas is surrounded by lush landscape and beautiful design finishing details that are beyond beautiful. The event spaces are both versatile, unique and a blank canvas for you to create the wedding of your dreams.

The Tree House was built in the early 1800's, beautiful vintage furniture fills every room. We are a small family owned and operated venue, we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service with exquisite detail in providing couples with a fun, stress-free, beautiful wedding.

A hidden gem located in North Fort Myers on a beautiful 15 acre property only minuets away from 75. La Finka has designed the house to be clean, modern with luxury vibes throughout for any style wedding. ​ Multiple ceremony options including a lake front beauty, with a venue that can seat 120 with dancing, this property is endless with options for your wedding. Touches throughout the acres to bring a luxury estate to your big event! ​ Our luxury estate home on property can sleep up to 12 to give you and your family a weekend of wedding fun. La Finka has taken pride to offer the best vendors in SWFL to ensure your day is perfect.

The Crocker Memorial Church was built in 1901 and has been in continuous use ever since. This charming little white church is a marvel of adaptive use. It has been moved three times and has now come to rest in Pioneer Park, the home of the Historical Society of Sarasota County. The Crocker Memorial Church sits next to the Bidwell-Wood House, built in 1882. Both the spacious front and back porches of this home are welcome gathering places for your wedding party and guests. Photography is permitted at both locations as well as on the grounds. There is a sound system in the church.

Thank you for considering The Ringling for your upcoming wedding. With breathtaking architecture, beautiful tropical grounds and stunning views of Sarasota Bay, The Ringling is a favorite for wedding and receptions. RENTAL INCLUDES: • Venue Rental from 6:00 to 11:00 PM • Private Access to First Floor of Ca’ d’Zan or Museum of Art North or South Galleries for Self-Guided Tours for your guests from 6:00 to 8:00 PM during event, dependent on your location • Two-Hour Photoshoot Permit, scheduled with Event Coordinator • One-Hour Rehearsal, scheduled with Event Coordinator • One-Year Ringling Museum Membership for Wedding Couple • Security Staffing for Event • Ringling Museum Event Specialist will collaborate with you and your professional planners and vendors through each phase of your event.

Just outside of downtown Tampa sits The Orlo, a private social club housed within the historic Spafford House and ballroom. Orlo J. Spafford, the president of the Tampa National Bank, built the Orlo in 1896 to share with his son and his family. In 1922 the Orlo was sold to the Tampa Women’s Club where the addition of a ballroom was made to host formal parties and extravagant dances. This historical ballroom still stands today and is ready to host your next party or extravaganza. Some of our favorite features are our gorgeous bridal suite on the second floor. It has so much natural lighting (a photographers dream) and large enough for you and your bridal party to get ready on your wedding morning! The Orlo has been restored and still has the original wood floors, chandeliers, and grand staircase. It is the perfect blank slate for your wedding or event!

The Secret Garden at Paradise Spring™ is a luxury estate for people who are looking for privacy, flexibility, and value in their wedding venue. The estate includes overnight accommodations for up to 16. This allows you ample time for a rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and of course ceremony. The garden itself is nestled under the shade of several hundred year old grandfather oaks, that give way to a natural alter. The outdoor ceremony space includes enough room to seat up to 160 guests. Follow the winding trails to the fully air conditioned Paradise Pavilion™ with over 5000sqft of tall ceiling, air conditioned space, and an expansive patio for cocktail hour. The 18 acres of gardens, forests, creeks, and meadows, are a photographers playground. You're sure to get those one-of-a-kind wedding day photos your friends and family will cherish. To learn more about The Secret Garden™ or to book a tour visit