Poynter Institute

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 130 seated guests

About this venue

Known for its striking architecture and serene campus, the Poynter Institute offers a sophisticated setting for weddings. With versatile event spaces, including a grand hall and picturesque outdoor areas, this venue combines historical significance with modern elegance. The professional event coordination ensures a memorable celebration in a unique location.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-130

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
801 3rd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Our event spaces

Poynter

Sophisticated. Elegant. Inspired: Weddings and events at Poynter

If only these mahogany walls could talk. In their own way, they do: richly and beautifully. Poynter’s building features Frank-Lloyd Wright inspired architecture with rich Mahogany woodwork throughout, imported Italian marble floors, an abundance of natural light and variety of color. We are located right across from the gleaming waters of Bayboro Harbor in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Our indoor or outdoor spaces will make your special day truly spectacular.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Included in this room:

• Up to 8 hours of exclusive use • An abundance of free parking in our private lot • Flexibility to choose any licensed and insured vendor for catering, planning and entertaining • Free set-up and teardown • Full access to a catering kitchen • Round tables and chairs for sit-down dinners • One-of-a-kind venue

Poynter

Sophisticated. Elegant. Inspired: Weddings and events at Poynter

If only these mahogany walls could talk. In their own way, they do: richly and beautifully. Poynter’s building features Frank-Lloyd Wright inspired architecture with rich Mahogany woodwork throughout, imported Italian marble floors, an abundance of natural light and variety of color. We are located right across from the gleaming waters of Bayboro Harbor in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Our indoor or outdoor spaces will make your special day truly spectacular.

Guest capacity

Up to 150 Seated

Included in this room:

• Up to 8 hours of exclusive use • An abundance of free parking in our private lot • Flexibility to choose any licensed and insured vendor for catering, planning and entertaining • Free set-up and teardown • Full access to a catering kitchen • Round tables and chairs for sit-down dinners • One-of-a-kind venue

Poynter Institute packages

The Great Hall Package

130 guests

Peak pricing $3,000

Off-peak pricing $3,000

Description

The Great Hall is the perfect setting for sophistication and class. There are parts of the building that are also included when renting.

What’s included
  • Access to Main Courtyard
  • Access to Reflection Pool
  • Access to Dining Room
  • Access to Servery

Available services that can be provided by Poynter Institute

Services & amenities

  • Event rentals
  • On-site accommodations
  • Set up

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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  • The Perfect Venue!

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    •Rachel D.•Apr 20, 2025

    The Poynter Institute was absolutely perfect for our wedding day! So much is included for such a fantastic price! The space is so incredibly beautiful, we did not feel the need to do much in the way of decor. Additionally, its location in downtown St Pete and proximity to hotels, restaurants, bars, and more, was absolutely perfect for our guests, since the majority were from out of town. Everyone was so friendly, helpful, and incredibly responsive! It was great to support a local nonprofit organization that also does a lot for our local community. I cannot recommend The Poynter Institute enough!

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