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.

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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.

Guests
400 at the ceremony
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Rooms
381 rooms
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Cost
About US$25,000 for 80 guests
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Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
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Season
Best weather Feb–Apr
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Getting there
TPA · about 30 min by car
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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, rooms and facilities

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)

Best weather to marry

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Best weatherGoodFairAisle estimate

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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Venue wedding information

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  • 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.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 400 guests

    “50 – 400 guests for your Wedding Ceremony.”
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  • Smallest party taken: 35 guests

    “Yes, TradeWinds will happily reserve ceremony and banquet space for weddings with 35+ guests.”
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  • Rooms: 381 rooms

    “* 381 Rooms + Villas”
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  • Room types: 16 listed

    “King Room with Balcony”
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  • Outdoor 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.”
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  • Indoor 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.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Our culinary staff uses only the freshest ingredients in preparing your meals.”
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  • Outside 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.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “- Multiple Restaurants + Bars”
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  • Music 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.”
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  • Planner required: Yes

    “Yes, a day-of wedding coordinator is required to be selected from our list of preferred vendors.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “Yes, both Island Grand and RumFish Beach are pet-friendly.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “There's also kids camps with dedicated programming for ages 5-12.”
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  • Nearest airport: TPA, 30 min by car

    “TPA”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “On the wedding day, there will be a parking charge of $10 for each vehicle.”
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  • Step-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.”
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  • Guest transport: Yes

    “TradeWinds has partnered with Ecar Transportation which provides airport transportation or vehicles for excursions throughout the Tampa Bay Area.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception 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.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “The courtyards and terraces are perfect for alfresco rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, or farewell brunches.”
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  • Space 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.”
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  • Indoors 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.”
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  • Setting: Coastal, modern, elegant

    “Beachfront”
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  • Swimming 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!”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “50 – 400 guests for your Wedding Ceremony, the expansive Gulf view adds a romantic flair to your event or to photographic memories.”
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  • Beach 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.”
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  • Gardens: 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.”
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