Wedding Planning
Daniel Ramos Studio
Helpful Wedding Planning Links & Local Resources
As a Tampa Bay wedding photographer and videographer based in Florida and North Carolina, I’ve spent years capturing weddings across the Gulf Coast — from St. Pete Beach and Clearwater Beach to downtown St. Petersburg and Sarasota. This page gathers the venues, planning tools, and vendor resources I recommend most to the couples I work with. Whether you’re planning a beachfront ceremony in Clearwater, a ballroom reception in Tampa, or a mountain celebration in the Carolinas, these links will help you build the day you’re dreaming of.
Wedding Venues in Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida
The Tampa Bay area is one of Florida’s most sought-after wedding destinations, offering white-sand Gulf beaches, historic hotels, waterfront estates, and modern downtown ballrooms. Below are venues I regularly photograph and film across Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, and the Gulf beaches.
Clearwater & Clearwater Beach Venues
- JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & SpaLuxury beachfront ceremonies with Gulf views
- Opal Sands Resort & SpaOceanfront event lawn and ballroom on Clearwater Beach
- Sandpearl ResortBarefoot-elegant weddings on the sand
- Hyatt Regency Clearwater BeachSky Terrace and Gulf-view ballrooms
- Wyndham Grand Clearwater BeachBeachside ceremonies and receptions
- Ruth Eckerd HallFrank Lloyd Wright–inspired indoor/outdoor spaces
St. Petersburg & St. Pete Beach Venues
- The Don CeSar (“The Pink Palace”)Iconic 1928 beachfront landmark on St. Pete Beach
- The Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, Autograph CollectionHistoric downtown St. Pete glamour
- The BirchwoodRooftop Canopy views over the St. Pete Pier
- Sirata Beach ResortFive beachfront wedding spaces on St. Pete Beach
- Tampa Bay WatchWaterfront nonprofit venue near Tierra Verde
- Museum of Fine Arts, St. PetersburgSculpture garden overlooking Tampa Bay
- St. Petersburg Shuffleboard ClubOpen-air Old Florida charm
Tampa Venues
- The Tampa EDITIONUpscale all-inclusive weddings in the Water Street District
- Tampa River CenterModern waterfront space on the Hillsborough River
- Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country ClubCoastal club between St. Pete and St. Pete Beach
Sarasota & Gulf Beaches
I also travel throughout Sarasota, Bradenton, Madeira Beach, Treasure Island, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Lakeland, Fort Myers, and the surrounding Gulf Coast. If your venue isn’t listed here, reach out — chances are I’ve shot nearby.
Wedding Venues in North Carolina
Splitting my time between Florida and the Carolinas, I love photographing mountain and city weddings around Charlotte and Asheville. A few favorites in the Blue Ridge and Piedmont:
- The Crest Center & PavilionMountain-view weddings on Crest Mountain, Asheville
- The Farm, A Gathering PlaceRustic Blue Ridge barn near Asheville
- Highland Brewing CompanyBrewery venue with covered patios in Asheville
- The North Carolina ArboretumBotanical-garden ceremonies
- Honeysuckle HillModern-barn estate minutes from downtown Asheville
Wedding Planning Tools & Directories
Trusted national resources for planning, budgeting, and finding vendors:
- The KnotChecklists, budgeting, and vendor marketplace
- WeddingWireReviews, planning tools, and local vendor directory
- ZolaFree wedding websites and registry
- Style Me PrettyReal weddings and design inspiration
- Visit St. Pete / Clearwater — WeddingsOfficial local destination-wedding guide
Local Wedding Vendors to Book Early
Beyond photography and cinematography, these are the vendor categories couples in the Tampa Bay area should secure well ahead of the date: wedding planners and coordinators, floral designers, catering and cake, hair and makeup artists, DJs and live music, officiants, transportation, and rentals. I’m always glad to share the specific Tampa, St. Pete, and Clearwater vendors I’ve enjoyed working alongside — just ask when we connect.
Planning a wedding in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, or beyond?
I’d love to capture your day in both photography and cinematic film.
