Island Grand at TradeWinds is a resort destination wedding venue in St. Pete Beach, United States, hosting 400 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$25,000 (our estimate). Best months: February, March, April, November.
Island Grand at TradeWinds
Island Grand at TradeWinds is a coastal resort on St. Pete Beach with 381 guest rooms and direct access to the Gulf sea front.
About Island Grand at TradeWinds
Island Grand at TradeWinds is a coastal resort on St. Pete Beach with 381 guest rooms and direct access to the Gulf sea front.
Couples can hold an outdoor ceremony seating up to 400, with indoor backup space available and standing receptions for as many as 1,000 guests.
Accommodation ranges from King Rooms with balconies to Two-Bedroom Villas sleeping up to 10, so wedding parties and families can stay together on site.
Catering is handled in house, parking is available, and the property is accessible.
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⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ TradeWinds is a great choice for families, especially if you’re traveling with kids. I visited with my three daughters (ages 4–14), and there was never a shortage of things to do.
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Capacity
- Standing reception
- 1,000 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 400 guests
- Smallest party taken
- 35 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 381 rooms
- Room types
- 16 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
- Indoor option if it rains
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$25,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$115 to US$215 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Music until
- 10 p.m.
- Planner required
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- TPA, 30 min by car
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- Yes
- Gardens
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Outdoor ceremony for up to 400 seated, with indoor backup space
- Standing capacity up to 1,000; minimum event size of 35 guests
- 381 rooms and villas, including Two-Bedroom Villas for up to 10 guests
- In-house catering only (external caterers are not permitted)
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- TPA · about 30 min by carVenue website
Guests fly into TPA.
- Weather window
- February – April
The months the weather is kindest, with November mild too. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- (800) 249-1667
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the venue hold?+
Up to 400 guests seated for a ceremony and up to 1,000 standing. The minimum event size is 35 guests.
Can we bring our own caterer?+
No. Catering is provided in house and external caterers are not allowed.
What happens if it rains on our ceremony day?+
Outdoor ceremonies are offered on this coastal, sea-front property, and indoor backup space is available. The resort has both indoor and outdoor event options.
How far is the resort from the airport?+
The nearest airport is Tampa International (TPA), around a 30-minute transfer.
Do we need a wedding planner?+
Yes, a planner is required. The resort declares wedding services; packages are published at the venue's wedding packages PDF, and you can call +1 800-249-1667.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Standing reception: 1,000 guests
“Spectacular, grand ceremonies can be held in our ballroom and indoor venues, which feature more than 50,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 1,000 guests.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 400 guests
“50 – 400 guests for your Wedding Ceremony.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedSmallest party taken: 35 guests
“Yes, TradeWinds will happily reserve ceremony and banquet space for weddings with 35+ guests.”
Read the source for smallest party takenRooms: 381 rooms
“* 381 Rooms + Villas”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 16 listed
“King Room with Balcony”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“50 – 400 guests for your Wedding Ceremony. This is a versatile area of velvet white beach sand near the gazebo with an expansive view of the beach and Gulf of Mexico.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIndoor option if it rains: Yes
“Yes, we execute many outdoor receptions during certain months of the year, and we always reserve backup space in case of inclement weather.”
Read the source for indoor option if it rainsIn-house catering: Yes
“Our culinary staff uses only the freshest ingredients in preparing your meals.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: No
“We are at your service to accommodate special requests, but to ensure the safety of all our guests and comply with local health regulations, neither patrons nor their guests are allowed to bring food and beverages into the function area.”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBar on site: Yes
“- Multiple Restaurants + Bars”
Read the source for bar on siteMusic until: 10 p.m.
“However, please keep in mind that all outdoor events must end at 10 p.m. due to the city’s noise ordinance, and all outdoor functions must be buffet or hors d’Oeuvres style.”
Read the source for music untilPlanner required: Yes
“Yes, a day-of wedding coordinator is required to be selected from our list of preferred vendors.”
Read the source for planner requiredPets: Yes
“Yes, both Island Grand and RumFish Beach are pet-friendly.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“There's also kids camps with dedicated programming for ages 5-12.”
Read the source for childrenNearest airport: TPA, 30 min by car
“TPA”
Read the source for nearest airportParking: Yes
“On the wedding day, there will be a parking charge of $10 for each vehicle.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Our Gulf Front Villa ADA King with Balcony features a separate bedroom, ADA Accessible, with one king bed, plus a double-size sofa bed in the separate living area.”
Read the source for step-free accessGuest transport: Yes
“TradeWinds has partnered with Ecar Transportation which provides airport transportation or vehicles for excursions throughout the Tampa Bay Area.”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“150 – 400 guests for large attendance Wedding Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners or Brunches. The ballroom may be used in sections or in its entirety, and the Grand Palm Colonnade may also be utilized for pre-reception cocktails.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“The courtyards and terraces are perfect for alfresco rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, or farewell brunches.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“An exceptional venue with softly draped ceilings soaring to 23 feet and plenty of space for buffet lines, band and dance floor.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“From intimate sunset ceremonies on the sand to grand celebrations in our elegant ballroom, open-air terraces, or garden courtyard, weddings are simply more magical at TradeWinds Resort.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Beachfront”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Parents can relax alongside the soft white sands and warm Gulf waters of St. Pete Beach while kids take advantage of the five pools, kayaking, paddleboarding, high-tide water slide, craft classes, and so much more!”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“50 – 400 guests for your Wedding Ceremony, the expansive Gulf view adds a romantic flair to your event or to photographic memories.”
Read the source for sea viewBeach on foot: Yes
“This is a versatile area of velvet white beach sand near the gazebo with an expansive view of the beach and Gulf of Mexico.”
Read the source for beach on footGardens: Yes
“From intimate sunset ceremonies on the sand to grand celebrations in our elegant ballroom, open-air terraces, or garden courtyard, weddings are simply more magical at TradeWinds Resort.”
Read the source for gardens