Tampa Beach Destination Weddings
If you want the locale of your special day to capture the beauty and the power of your vows, what better way to celebrate your love than with a ceremony on one of the Tampa Bay-area beaches.
With white sand, emerald-blue water, passing dolphins and stunning sunsets, Tampa Bay’s Gulf Coast Beaches offers the perfect backdrop for you and your spouse as you say “I do.”
The warm and gentle waters of the Gulf of Mexico meet the white sands of the Tampa Bay area’s beaches along miles of beachfront. We have hosted hundreds of weddings at the best wedding spots in the Tampa Bay area, and we can help you plan your perfect day.
Our beach wedding spots in the Tampa Bay area range from secluded, nature-surrounded outdoor sanctuaries to popular locales within walking distance of some of the area’s best restaurants and resorts. Some of our spots offer historic hotels as backdrops, others provide charming trolley rides for your guests, and others can pair your special day with hotel packages for family and friends. Our team works with you to determine which of the options meets your priorities and will provide a day you never forget.
We know the beaches in Tampa Bay area better than anyone, and we can handle all the details from scheduling your ceremony to culminating a kiss at sunset to knowing which parking lots take credit cards and which require coins.
You have a unique vision for your special day. Gulf Beach Weddings is there for you to make that vision a reality. Our Dream Wedding Studio gives you a place to start.
Cypress Beach – NO LONGER SERVICING (HURRICANE HELENE/MILTON)
Since this is a west shore beach, it doesn’t experience great sunsets, but it still has a lot to offer. The beach is conveniently located near Tampa’s international airport (TPA). The beach is largely unknown, so you can easily get a nice private area for your wedding.
The park that this beach is located on has many large dunes, nature trails, and beautiful wildflowers. For these reasons, it’s very easy to get some amazing photos here. There are large pavilions at this beach, and it’s mostly surrounded by greenery.
Parking nearby is very readily available, so having a large number of guests is not an issue for this location. Compared to other parts of Florida, the beaches here don’t really compare too well, but they are still worth your consideration for their convenience and uniqueness. Reserve Your Wedding Package
Davis Island Beach – NO LONGER SERVICING (HURRICANE HELENE/MILTON)
Ben T. Davis Beach is located on the Tampa side of the Courtney Campbell Causeway that leads toward Clearwater. It offers a boat ramp, beach access on Tampa Bay, picnic areas and grills. The beach is open from sunrise to sunset.
This is a beautiful location with large palm trees, soft white sand, and a huge spectrum of colors in the sky near sunset. This narrow stretch of beach provides all the basics- sand, surf and sun- without driving across the county lines from Hillsborough to Pinellas.
Fronting Tampa Bay and offering one of the first sights of sand for those entering Tampa via Tampa International Airport, this narrow beach is attractively landscaped. It’s location is absolutely the most convenient for those who are flying in to Tampa.
If you don’t want to drive far after your long flight, you might not want to look much further than this beach.
Finding the perfect places to stay and eat is extremely easy at this location. Compared to other parts of Florida, the beaches here don’t really compare too well, but they are still worth your consideration for their convenience and uniqueness. Reserve Your Wedding Package
Picnic Island – NO LONGER SERVICING (HURRICANE HELENE/MILTON)
Picnic Island Park, located in Port Tampa, has a breathtaking view of the city. It encompasses 7.8 acres of sandy beach access. Enjoy a day in the sun and on the beach, go canoeing, picnicking, fishing from the pier or escape and explore Picnic Island Bayou.
There is something for everyone at Picnic Island Beach, included those looking to have a wedding. The breathtaking scenery makes this the perfect place if you are wanting great photos of your special day. With sand dunes, greenery, and soft white sand, this is definitely a beach you wont forget.
This beach is also known for the fact that it’s a dog beach. People come to let their pets go for a swim, which could make some interesting photos if you get one in the background.
If you’re not looking to have dogs at your wedding, this location could still be great for you, because only a section of the beach is reserved for mans best friend, so you can still request a dog-free area. This beach is located on the bay side of Tampa, which means the sun sets won’t be spectacular, but they are still nice. Compared to other parts of Florida, the beaches here don’t really compare too well, but they are still worth your consideration for their convenience and uniqueness.
