Top Florida Sweet 16 Venues

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Aloft Coral Gables offers event spaces for your next celebration in Miami, Florida.

• Spaces for 135 Guests

The Citrus on the Lake is a boutique hotel situated on the shores of Lake Dora in Tavares, Florida, offering casual luxury accommodations across three buildings in the heart of the city's shopping, business, and entertainment district. Guest rooms and suites feature lakeside balconies with views of Lake Dora, fully equipped kitchenettes, and modern amenities including high-speed Wi-Fi. The property's full-size outdoor pool and the Citrus Sky Bar — Lake County's only rooftop bar, perched on the fourth floor of the main building with panoramic lake views — provide distinctive settings for gatherings. On-site dining includes Nautilus Coffee Company, Ironworks Steakhouse, The Argonaut Bar and Lounge, and Poppy's Ice Cream. The Citrus is the closest lodging to the Tavares Pavilion on the Lake and sits within easy reach of Mount Dora's arts district, downtown Tavares entertainment, and waterfront activities on the Chain of Lakes.

• Spaces for 220 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 1 Country Club

CaddyShak Sports Bar & Grille occupies the top floor of the River Club Golf Course in Bradenton, Florida, just off I-75 exit 217 near Lakewood Ranch. The multi-functional facility offers four separate rooms for eating and drinking that can be combined to host parties of up to 220 guests, making it one of the more flexible private-event options in the area. The kitchen turns out quick, reasonably priced meals made with locally sourced ingredients alongside daily specials, with full bar service available. Whether the occasion is a golf outing reception, a milestone celebration, or a company gathering, the River Club Grille team handles catering and event coordination on-site.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park sits on the banks of the Suwannee River in White Springs, Florida, honoring the legacy of American composer Stephen Foster, who wrote "Old Folks at Home." The grounds feature azalea-lined lawns shaded by ancient oaks, a 97-bell carillon tower that plays throughout the day, a museum with exhibits on Foster's most celebrated songs, and a craft square where artisans demonstrate quilting, weaving, blacksmithing, and jewelry making. The park offers several rentable facilities for private gatherings, including an auditorium, Nelly Bly's Kitchen, a 10-table picnic pavilion with pine ceilings conveniently sited near the river gazebo and vacation cabins, and the riverside gazebo itself — all well suited to weddings, receptions, reunions, and celebrations. Two-bedroom riverside cabins with screened porches and a full-service catering kitchen round out the on-site amenities. Year-round programming — from the Florida Folk Festival each Memorial Day weekend to an annual quilt show, old-time music weekends, and a holiday light display — reflects the park's deep roots in Florida folk culture and the performing arts.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

The Villas of Amelia Island is an Omni resort property set on a 1,350-acre waterfront property on Amelia Island in northeast Florida. The property features private one- to four-bedroom villas and single-family homes alongside the full amenities of the Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa, including golf courses, Har-Tru tennis courts, beach access, a full-service spa, and eleven dining venues. For events, the property accommodates gatherings ranging from intimate dinners of 20 to social events of 500 or more. Outdoor venues include Walker's Landing — a marsh-front facility with an octagonal design, hardwood floors, a fieldstone fireplace, and sunset views over the Intracoastal Waterway — and the Ocean View Terrace, which overlooks the Atlantic. The Sprouting Project offers a more intimate outdoor setting with a garden, greenhouse, and small citrus grove. The Magnolia Ballroom provides an expansive indoor option for larger celebrations. The property offers award-winning culinary options and in-house catering for all events, with overnight villa accommodations available for guests attending multi-day celebrations.

• Spaces for 60-850 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Total Spaces

Plantation Golf & Country Club is a full-service country club event venue set within a 1,300-acre master-planned community in Venice, Florida on the state's southwest coast. With over 30 years of history in the region, the club offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor spaces suited to events of 20 to 1,000 guests, from intimate dinners to large-scale receptions and weddings. The 45,000-square-foot clubhouse anchors the event offering, housing the Manor Ballroom — a versatile space with moveable walls that can be configured for gatherings of 50 to 850 guests — alongside more intimate rooms including the Grill Room and the Hibiscus Room. Outdoors, the Manor Lawn and the oak-canopied garden provide ceremony settings backed by a pond, tree line, and the Bobcat Course. The Pool Deck extends the outdoor options to poolside receptions of up to 300 guests. The culinary team offers classic buffet, plated dinner, and hors d'oeuvres service. The club can host the full scope of a wedding event — ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower, and engagement party — as well as corporate functions, golf tournaments, fundraisers, and private celebrations of all kinds.

• Spaces for 130-2,610 Guests
• 2 Landmarks
• 5 Theaters
• 1 Waterfront

The David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts is one of the largest performing arts complexes in the country, spanning 335,000 square feet on a nine-acre campus along the east bank of the Hillsborough River in downtown Tampa. Originally opened in 1987 as the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center and renamed in 2009 to honor philanthropist David A. Straz Jr., the complex hosts more than 1,500 events and 600,000 patrons in a typical season. The campus comprises five individual theaters available for rental — Carol Morsani Hall (2,610 seats), Ferguson Hall (1,042 seats), the Jaeb Theater (312 seats), the TECO Energy Foundation Theater (250 seats), and the Shimberg Playhouse (130 seats) — as well as a performing arts conservatory and rehearsal hall. Theater spaces accommodate performance-centered events including concerts, lectures, meetings, recitals, plays, graduations, and pageants. The center's lobbies are also available for wedding receptions, banquets, and parties. On-site catering is provided exclusively through Maestro's, which operates throughout the theaters, lobbies, the on-site restaurant, and event tents on the riverfront grounds.

• Spaces for 2,268 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Event Space

The Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center is a state-of-the-art, 21,375-square-foot climate-controlled facility situated on the Florida Strawberry Festival grounds in Plant City, Florida — about 30 minutes east of Tampa. The building rises to a 30-foot ceiling and features finished flooring throughout, making it well-suited for a wide range of gatherings, from livestock shows and trade exhibitions to concerts, school functions, and private events. The center offers flexible configuration options across its expansive floor, accommodating up to 660 floor-level seated guests alongside 1,608 retractable tiered bleacher seats. Built-in infrastructure includes a state-of-the-art PA system with optional LED signage, ceiling-mounted electrical outlets, internet access, a ticketing office, and multiple bathrooms. Two concession areas, 80 tables, 600 chairs, and optional staging and pipe-and-drape are available to support events of varying scale and format. With a large front parking lot and easy load-in access through multiple access doors, the Charlie Grimes Family Agricultural Center is designed to handle high-volume events efficiently while offering the flexibility that planners need for a broad range of programming.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

The West Martello Gardens are a beautiful place to visit. Take a moment to imagine spending your wedding day surrounded by beautiful gardens against the backdrop of the ruins of a Civil War-era fort. At the Gardens, you'll find a tranquil oasis of tropical lushness combined with historical beauty. The gardens are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, making it a popular destination in Key West. Hilltop Gazebo (also known as a gazebo) This lovely white gazebo is perched on a tiny hill with a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. Picture yourselves exchanging your vows against the background of the Atlantic Ocean. Waterfall There are numerous couples who prefer to have their wedding ceremony in front of the waterfall, which is surrounded by thick tropical foliage. While the wedding is taking place, the sound of water flowing over rocks provides beautiful background music for it. Fountain This is a fantastic location for your event, having been rebuilt after Hurricane Irma damaged the previous structure. It is surrounded by black bamboo and Lipstick Palms, and it is frequently used as a venue for musical performances and other gatherings of all kinds. The Fort's Birdcage / Within the Fort Within the fort, a comfortable room is surrounded by beautiful flora and historic brickwork. For a modest ceremony or life celebration, this is an excellent choice. In the shade of the Almond Tree A lovely Almond tree may be seen next to the Butterfly Garden, on a hillside above the garden. There are many couples who choose to have their wedding ceremony here, under the Almond Tree, with the sea as a backdrop and mild winds coming in from the sea. Courtyard The courtyard is an excellent location for a reception! Tables can be put up either under a tent or outside in the open air. As you picture fairy lights glittering under the tent or flickering candles on the tables, the aroma of night-blooming flowers wafting through the air, you're getting a sense of what it's like. At night, the fort and gardens are spectacular. The gardens provide a beautiful setting for a nighttime cocktail celebration. Nothing is more romantic than the moon, the sea, small lights twinkling in the trees, and candles on the tables casting a delightful warm glow on the tablecloths and chairs. In the garden, your guests can take a leisurely stroll, breathe in the fragrances of flowers in the evening, and discover unexpected surprises around every corner. The Peace Garden and Labyrinth by the Sea are two of the most popular attractions in the area. A labyrinth, an ancient symbol of completeness, blends the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering yet deliberate path that is both beautiful and functional. In essence, it signifies a trip to our inner center and then out into the world again. Our Peace Garden and Labyrinth is an open location with a view of the sea that is ideal for personal meditation or a small group event. It is available for reservation. A sunset wedding in this location is breathtaking.

• Spaces for 120 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 100-156 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

The Eustis Woman's Club is a Classical Revival landmark at 227 North Center Street in Eustis, Florida, listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places since 1991. The building traces its origins to 1902, when a group of women founded it as a community gathering space. Today it operates as a city-managed event venue available for weddings, receptions, meetings, and private celebrations. The main hall seats 100 guests and accommodates up to 156 for cocktail-style receptions. Cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, a stage, a balcony, and a courtyard with a gazebo give the space a range of options for ceremony and celebration alike. The rental includes tables and chairs, a full commercial kitchen, PA system with microphones, projector and screen, a piano, and two green rooms. Outside caterers are welcome, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.