The Birchwood is a hotel destination wedding venue in St. Petersburg, United States, hosting 200 at dinner and 250 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$29,000 (our estimate). Best months: February, March, April, November.
The Birchwood
The Birchwood is a historic hotel in the heart of urban St. Petersburg, offering 18 guest rooms and an elegant setting for weddings.
About The Birchwood
The Birchwood is a historic hotel in the heart of urban St. Petersburg, offering 18 guest rooms and an elegant setting for weddings.
The property declares wedding services and provides a meeting and banquet space for ceremonies, dinners and receptions.
Accommodation options range from Deluxe and Premium King Rooms with park views to Courtyard Superior Queen Rooms sleeping up to five guests, so families and wedding parties can stay together.
The nearest airport is Tampa International (TPA), which we estimate is around 30 minutes away by road, and pricing is typically quoted per head in USD (estimate).
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The Birchwood was everything I hoped for and more as our wedding venue, and truly exceeded my expectations at every turn.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 200 guests
- Standing reception
- 250 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 120 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 18 rooms
- Room types
- 5 listed
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$29,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$150 to US$225 per headAisle estimate
- Minimum spend
- US$6,000
House rules
- Pets
- No
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- TPA, 30 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegant
The place
- Sea view
- Yes
- Historic building
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Historic hotel with 18 guest rooms in an urban St. Petersburg location
- Meeting and banquet event space for receptions and dinners
- Wedding services declared by the venue (thebirchwood.com)
- Park view rooms available: Deluxe King and Premium King
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- TPA · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
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
- (727) 896-1080
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many rooms does The Birchwood have for wedding guests?+
The hotel has 18 rooms, including King, Deluxe King with Park View, Premium King with Park View, Courtyard Superior King and Courtyard Superior Queen with two queen beds.
Is there an accessible room option?+
Yes. The King Room Disability Access has a walk in shower only and a maximum occupancy of 3 guests.
What event space is available?+
The Birchwood offers a meeting and banquet space, and the venue declares wedding services.
Which airport should our guests fly into?+
The nearest airport is Tampa International (TPA). We estimate transfers take around 30 minutes.
How do we contact the venue?+
Call +1 727-896-1080 or email marketing@thebirchwood.com. More details are at http://www.thebirchwood.com/.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 200 guests
“Located just one level below our iconic Birchwood Canopy Rooftop, the Grand Ballroom can accommodate weddings, rehearsal dinners, welcome receptions, post-wedding brunches, and other celebrations with up to 200 guests.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 250 guests
“200 seated dinner/250+ Standing Reception Style”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 120 guests
“Up to 120 guests for a traditional ceremony, combined with a ballroom reception.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 18 rooms
“Our beautifully restored 18-room hotel offers a unique luxury stay experience just steps from the St. Pete Pier, waterfront parks, museums, shopping, and the city’s vibrant arts, dining, and nightlife scene.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 5 listed
“King Room Disability Access Walk In Shower Only”
Read the source for room typesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“The Grand Ballroom includes exclusive use of our welcome foyer, custom built-in bar, private restroom suites, and two outdoor balconies with panoramic views of the downtown St. Pete/Beach Drive area.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingIn-house catering: Yes
“The Grand Ballroom includes a full-service catering kitchen, complete with its own team of talented chefs who are dedicated to servicing your wedding reception.”
Read the source for in-house cateringBar on site: Yes
“The Grand Ballroom includes exclusive use of our welcome foyer, custom built-in bar, private restroom suites, and two outdoor balconies with panoramic views of the downtown St. Pete/Beach Drive area.”
Read the source for bar on siteMinimum spend: US$6,000
“Food and beverage minimums range between $6,000-$15,000 and vary by day of week/month of/year.”
Read the source for minimum spendPets: No
“No pets are permitted other than certified ADA service animals.”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“For guests who would like to take advantage of our valet parking service, everything is handled by the front desk.”
Read the source for parkingEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“The Grand Ballroom features a vintage glam, coupled with a simple elegance that is the perfect palate for any wedding day celebration.”
Read the source for reception indoorsSetting: Urban, historic, elegant
“The Birchwood is also a sought-after wedding venue and event destination in downtown St. Petersburg.”
Read the source for settingSea view: Yes
“Ceremonies are held within the east wing of our Grand Ballroom while overlooking North Straub Park, the waters of Tampa Bay, and Beach Drive.”
Read the source for sea viewHistoric building: Yes
“The historic inn underwent a major renovation in 2013 and is listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, as well as a historic landmark in St. Petersburg.”
Read the source for historic buildingCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Team members like Event Sales Manager Mary Barnett help visions come to life as couples navigate their venue wish list and Event Coordinator Heather Lorenz ensures your day runs smoothly and beautifully.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day