Sandy Bliss: Your Dream Beachfront Wedding Venue!
Danielle Jardieu
CATERING SALES MANAGER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Facilities and Capacity:
Bilmar Beach Resort is located on a beautiful section of white-sand beach with views of open water. Couples can create a memorable wedding on a white-sand beach near the water and beneath the bright blue sky to exchange their vows under an arch draped with wispy tulle.
Reception locations:
Crystal Sands Ballroom, inclusive of 2,448 square feet and can accommodate up to 200 guests. Next to the ballroom is an outdoor courtyard, open to couples and their guests.
Waves Venue includes 3,025 square feet and can accommodate up to 200 guests. The beachfront venue offers expansive windows with a magnificent view and the covered patio is right on the beach.
Services Offered:
Host an engagement party, bridal shower, farewell brunch, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, or reception at Bilmar Beach Resort. Your Day of coordinator will help with services, such as vendor coordination, space decoration, and setup, along with other important day-of tasks. The Bilmar Beach Resort provides group discounted lodging for couples and their guests, such as guest room, suite, and penthouse options.
Cuisine:
An executive chef and catering staff provide delectable cuisine and professional service for events taking place at Bilmar Beach Resort. Essential food and beverage items, such as barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens are all available. Catering styles and services include everything from tasting sessions and outside cake approvals to cocktail receptions and plated meals.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$4,000
Ceremony:
$1,500
Bar services:
$35 per person
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Mar-May and Oct-Nov.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Beach
Waterfront
Historic Venue
Hotel
Restaurant
Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Any questions?
Meet the team
Danielle Jardieu
Catering Sales Manager
There is no better way to say “I do” than with a beautiful Treasure Island sunset as a backdrop.
From indulging you and your guests with gourmet food prepared by our Executive Chef to spoiling you with our completely renovated wedding venues, rooms, suites, and penthouses, we make sure your special day is perfect. Create unforgettable memories with us at our Treasure Island beachfront resort, where the sun sets and life begins
I'd love to give you a tour and help you plan your perfect special day, please email me catering@bilmarbeachresort.com
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.0105 reviews
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The Bilmar Beach Resort is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its exceptional staff and beautiful beach wedding experience. Guests appreciated the stunning outdoor ceremony on the beach, delicious food options, and attentive service. Wedding coordinators like Krystn, Danielle, and Alyssa were commended for their attention to detail, professionalism, and making the day stress-free. The accommodating staff, clean rooms with ocean views, delicious food, and beautiful venue made for a magical wedding experience, even for those who had to change plans due to unforeseen circumstances like a hurricane.Review photos
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Gabbie S
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5.0
2/28/2025
The Bilmar went above and beyond to make our day so special! Danielle, the chef, and all staff members were amazing to work with and ensured our wedding day was exactly what we wanted plus more. We highly recommend the Bilmar to anyone searching for the perfect beach wedding experience!
Meagan H
5.0
6/29/2024
We recently had our wedding at Bilmar Beach Resort, and it was absolutely magical. The outdoor ceremony on the beach was stunning and left our guests in awe. The reception area was equally breathtaking, providing a perfect backdrop for our celebration. The food was delicious, with a wide variety of options that catered to everyone's tastes. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure everything ran smoothly. Our wedding coordinator, Danielle, was a lifesaver—she took care of every detail, allowing us to relax and truly enjoy our special day. Thanks to her and the amazing team at Bilmar, we were able to have the wedding of our dreams!
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Morgan B
4.0
2/22/2024
While we did work with a few different people through the process due to staffing changes, the Bilmar staff were easy to communicate with and made sure that our day went smoothly. All of our questions were promptly answers and information were easily laid out. While there was a bit of an issue with our room to stay in for the weekend, the Bilmar staff were quick to help right the situation and provide an alternative option to our satisfaction. The staff that we interacted with were all incredibly kind.
response 02/22/2024
Morgan,
Thank you for your review, kind words, and understanding of the room mishap. We wi...
sh you nothing but happiness & hope you come back to see us for your 1 year anniversary!
Kate C
5.0
1/03/2023
We had the best experience at the Bilmar! They take care of every detail, making our big day stress free! We used the Waves area for our reception, amazing! From security deposit to event, Krystn and team were so kind, caring, and enthusiastic for our day! The hotel rooms are updated, clean, and comfortable. All with oceans views, perfect for getting ready for your day! The Waves venue is a great location, right on the beach with accomodations for weather! The food was delicious! Our guests are still commenting how good the food was! And the bartenders were ACE! Denise, our banquet captain, made sure we were fed and taken care of! We could not have asked for a better day!
response 01/04/2023
Kate and Curtis,
It was such an honor working with you and your husband for your special ...
day! We are so thankful that you trusted the Bilmar with your special day! We are looking forward to becoming your home away from home. Wishing you both many years of Happiness.
Kayla K
5.0
12/30/2022
My wedding was 10/15/22 and was supposed to be on the beautiful island of Sanibel. After hurricane Ian decimated the island, my family and I were left scrambling to find a full venue to accommodate us and our guests in two weeks. Krystn, Danielle and Chef Bill made that happen for us. They were AMAZING. They made our dream wedding come true!! The hotel and beach were beautiful! Everything was clean and the staff was so sweet. The pools were great and so was Sloppy Joes! You need to have your event here! Have your family vacation here! And have your weekend getaway here! It was all around amazing and I can’t express my gratitude enough!!!
-Thankful and ecstatic Bride and family
response 01/04/2023
Kayla,
We are so sorry for what you went through with Hurricane Ian and your original ven...
ue being destroyed. We are so delighted we had your date available and that we had the amazing opportunity to work with you both. Thank you for all the kind words and putting your trust in us for your special day! Wishing you both a wonderful life together!
Wendy L
5.0
12/29/2022
The BEST of the BEST places ever to have our wedding. Krystn is absolutely amazing as well as the rest of the staff. Krystn does not miss a beat and her attention to detail shined on our day. I would highly recommend to anyone to have their special day at the Bilmar.
response 01/04/2023
Wendy,
Thank you so much for all your kind words. You and Pierre are so wonderful to wor...
k with. The pictures from your day were absolutely amazing! Wishing you both a lifetime of Happiness!
Megan H
5.0
12/29/2022
Bilmar was the perfect wedding venue for our 12/10/22 wedding. The ceremony was beautiful and the reception at Waves was amazing. Krystn & Danielle are rockstars! They made sure our day was perfect and stress free. The food was delicious, the staff was super attentive. The decor was absolutely beautiful. I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day.
Alison L
5.0
12/27/2022
My husband and I got married at the Bilmar Beach Resort in October of 2022. We had originally secured a venue in Cape Coral, FL, which was devastated by Hurricane Ian just 10 days prior to our wedding. Once seeing the state of Cape Coral, and knowing the entire county was without water and power, we started making calls to every venue we could find in Pinellas County (closer to where we lived) and the Bilmar was not only the fastest to respond, but THE MOST accommodating group of people I have ever met.
After talking to Krystn on the phone and conveying our situation, she talked with her team and FaceTimed me immediately to show me around the resort and possible locations for our reception. The resort itself was fully booked with guests and events for our wedding date, but that did not stop the Bilmar team from going above and beyond to make our wedding possible.
Within a few hours, my finance and I drove down to the resort and were give a full tour of the spaces and guest rooms. Alicia, the front desk manager, worked some serious magic and was able to help us secure rooms for all of our guests - many who were coming from out of town and had various arrival/departure dates.
The night prior to our wedding we had a rehearsal dinner at Sloppy Joe's - our servers and the manager were again extremely accommodating on very short notice and the food was DELICIOUS (the Cubans and lobster mac & cheese were amazing). We also ate breakfast here most mornings and always had great service and food.
The day of our wedding could not have gone any better - Krystn and our coordinator made everything seamless. Our ceremony took place on the beach and was set up exactly how we had imagined it would be. I even made a huge mistake, and left my bouquet in my room and Krystn is actually the one who caught that I didn't have it - of course I didn't have a room key on me, so Krystn sprinted to grab a master key, to my room to grab my flowers, and back to me in time for me to make it down the aisle.
After the ceremony, our reception took place on the Sun Deck - the set up was absolutely beautiful. Keep in mind, all of our original vendors were based 3 hours away, so we relied heavily on the Bilmar to help us make decisions on set up and utilize as many of their existing resources as possible - it was amazing what they were able to put together for us in just a couple of days.
The food for the reception was also great - honestly better than the options from our original venue. All of our guests were happy, fed, and danced the night away! The bartender was also fantastic - we have a rowdy group and she kept up with us just fine, even was happy to oblige when we requested to extend the bar for an additional hour.
Overall, our experience was wonderful. Everyone at the Bilmar made us feel like family and we can't wait to go back for a weekend staycation every now and then. If you are considering the Bilmar as a wedding venue, I highly recommend them! Not only was the staff great, but we found the rooms to be comfortable and pricing for all of our needs was very fair.
THANK YOU Bilmar staff for making our wedding an event to remember!
The Leducs
Courtney G
5.0
12/27/2022
Our wedding was a DREAM! 💞 Bilmar was the perfect and most beautiful wedding venue!! The Beach view for ceremony was perfect and the reception at Waves was a lovely outdoor/indoor space! The food was AMAZING! Krystn & Alyssa were so great and helpful! Alyssa did such a gorgeous job decorating and so much all included! It was beautiful and the way they take care of everything created a relaxing stress feee day for this Bride!
Davina Z
5.0
12/27/2022
My daughter got married here in December of 2022
Krystn and her entire staff were so incredibly helpful. The food was great and the venue absolutely beautiful. Everyone works so hard to make it the wedding of my daughter's dreams!
response 12/27/2022
Davina,
It was such an honor to be a part of their special day. You all were such a joy t...
o work with! We look forward to the Bilmar becoming a home away from home for your family. Thank you again for the opportunity to be a part of such a special memory.
Alyssia E
5.0
5/23/2022
Me and my husband got married in May 2022. I cannot say enough good things about this venue! They included so much, the arch, napkins, centerpieces, flower decorations, delicious food, wedding coordinator, and so much more. They are located in Treasure Island, which is a beautiful less populated beach. We had a morning wedding and felt like we had a private beach wedding. We also had a chance of rain that day. But they were very accommodating and did everything they could to ensure we had our wedding outside on the beach. Our wedding coordinator Alyssa was perfect. She listed to everything we had to say and did everything she possibly could to help our day run smoothly. Bilmar Beach Resort, thank you for helping us have a perfect wedding!!
Stephanie W
5.0
5/11/2022
LOVED IT SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!! We got married May 7, 2022 and it was amazing. The attention to detail, the food, the service, people, ALL OF IT. We are so blessed to be able to have our wedding here.
Tara walked me through all of it and made me so comfortable from a state away. Alyssa was our coordinator for the weekend and she was equally as wonderful. CHOOSE THEM!!!!! You will NOT regret it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kayla A
5.0
4/29/2022
Loved everything about this venue. Alyssa and Tara were both fantastic to work with and put together such a beautiful ceremony and reception. They got all of our decorations and details right and were very responsive throughout the whole process.
Concetta M
5.0
4/08/2022
We planned an out of state wedding from New York and we are so happy we chose The Bilmar. Tara, the catering manager we worked with from day one, was nothing short of amazing. She was so helpful and sweet. Our coordinator Alyssa for the day of was just as wonderful and helped our day go perfectly. The food, service, venue and staff were absolutely amazing. We could not have had a more perfect wedding and that is all thanks to The Bilmar. This is a gorgeous location and we are so happy with our choice! We had the wedding of our dreams!
Barbara V
5.0
3/22/2022
I expected good things from The Bil.ar, but they definitely exceed my expectation. The process was so smooth. Dealing with Tara was amazing. She was understanding and helpful. Alyssa, the day of coordinator, made everything so simple for me. Any requests my husband and I had she made happen. The entire staff was so pleasant and accommodating. I am so Happy that I chose The Bilmar to celebrate such a special day. They truly made my wedding weekend memorable. Thank you so much.
response 05/02/2022
Barbara, Thank you so much for your kind words about the Bilmar Beach Resort. It was a ple...
asure having you, best of luck!
Jamie C
5.0
1/10/2022
Every employee at the Bilmar Beach Resort helped make our wedding and our stay there for the weekend a memorable one. We started looking at venues in April of 2021 and because of the catering manager Tara, we knew that the Bilmar was the perfect place for us to get married. From the beginning of our experience, Tara was professional, she provided us with great information and right away was able to break down how much the entire wedding from ceremony to reception could end up costing. Along with her great personality, we knew we found the right venue for us. From that moment on, Tara has helped us finalize our details and put is in the hands of one of the amazing catering coordinators Alyssa. Alyssa and I sorted out the final details together and she took charge of working with our vendors to make sure they knew who to contact if anything was needed. She truly made sure the entire wedding went without a hitch and helped me when I realized last minute some changes that needed to be made. Then the entire banquet staff also took care of each and every one of our wedding guests which made the entire night memorable. The food that Chef Bill made us was mouth watering and definitely worth every penny! Lastly, the entire Bilmar Beach Resort staff were incredibly helpful with our rooms and parking and any questions that we may end up having. We are eternally grateful to each and every employee at the Bilmar for making our weekend there a memorable one!
response 05/02/2022
Jamie, we are so honored you let our team at the Bilmar Beach Resort be part of your speci...
al day! And we look forward to celebrating many more milestones together. Best of luck!
Sara G
5.0
11/10/2021
Our wedding was perfect and everything we dreamed of. Tara was more like a friend than a planner the entire process. Nothing was out of the question and every request was met and exceeded our expectations. Alisa (our day of) made everything run smoothly and on time. I wish we could do it all over again. All of our guests loved the resort and surrounding area- many are planning return trips! Thank you Bilmar team!!
*one side note- were from Pittsburgh and had a “cookie table”. The containers of cookies were just placed on tables after dinner was cleared. My advise for another bride doing this would be have a point person to tray and “set up” the table we normally would in the ‘burgh.
Lori P
5.0
4/01/2021
Bilmar Beach Resort turned what could have been a disaster into the best blessing in disguise. My original venue cancelled on us less then 3 months before the wedding. My DJ recommended I check with Bilmar Beach Resort and they thankfully were available! From the first call with Tara throughout the entire process and wedding I couldn’t have been more pleased with everything. The location was beautiful, the staff was amazing and everything was absolutely perfect!
Kelly K
5.0
2/15/2021
We were married here in November 2020 and would recommend it to anyone getting married in the Treasure Island area! We are from Pennsylvania and toured 4 venues in St. Pete and Anna Maria Island, but as soon as we stopped at the Bilmar we knew it was the one. From that day forward, Tara and Julie were so incredibly helpful. Planning from far away I was nervous about the communication - but they were both so responsive and made me feel 100% comfortable. I never had an email go unanswered, and I truly cannot thank them both enough!
We booked a penthouse and then last minute (thank you Julie and front desk staff) booked another so that both parties would have a big room to get ready in and I'd highly suggest it. We did have a small hiccup/communication mishap with welcome gift bags not being passed out to our guests, but the front desk staff fixed it by delivering them to each room.
Alyssa was our day of coordinator, she ran everything perfectly! The wedding itself was exactly what we envisioned and more for our wedding day. We upgraded to water's edge for the ceremony as we wanted the beach background photos and to minimize the number of people walking through the background/pictures and would definitely recommend it. And the indoor/outdoor patio right on the beach is exactly what we wanted for the reception - the perfect beach vibe and having access to an air-conditioned room to cool down while grabbing a drink.
We cannot say enough great things about the venue and staff & cannot wait to visit in the future!!
Stacey C
5.0
1/15/2021
We love the Bilmar! The staff was wonderful to us and our guests. I did not worry about anything, as they have attentive, yet uninstructive people helping all along the way. We had our ceremony, reception and rehearsal dinner on property and loved it. Our guest enjoyed their stay as well! We chose a casual theme, but I feel that the staff and venue can accommodate your dreams! Our families are already planning next years gathering too! We were also able to have a Covid safe ceremony and reception, which allowed us to have the people most dear to us present with the peace of mind that they were safe.
Jessica H
5.0
1/06/2021
As my husband and I go to book our one year wedding anniversary trip back to the Bilmar, it dawned on me that 2020 happened and my review did not! Ugh!
I can not say enough great things about our wedding experience at the Bilmar in February 2020- we know how lucky we got to get married right before a global pandemic!
Tara, the wedding planner extraordinaire, is a dream to work with! Having a destination wedding (forgot to mention we live in Minnesota) can be stressful, especially for someone like me, and she was amazing! She answered emails...ALLLLL of them....right away. She made changes...ALLLL of them...without the slightest hint of annoyance. She gave amazing vendor suggestions and worked with us on anything we needed! There is literally nothing more we could have asked for from her! I know I could not have had the dream wedding I did without her. Incredible things come in small packages ;)
Julie is also amazing to work with. We had 75 guests coming in from out of town and she worked with all of them...and most are pains in the ass! Any issues that came up or changes that needed to be made, she was on it. Multiple people commented on how easy she made booking a room!
The Bilmar as a wedding venue was as close to perfect as one can (reasonably) get. To start ALL of the staff we have interacted with (both during the wedding week and the week we went down the month before the wedding) are incredible. They go out of their way to make your stay the best it can be and it shows. The location is perfect. RIGHT ON THE BEACH! It is also perfect for guests coming from out of town. About a $25 uber from the airport and then you never need to leave. On top of all the DELICIOUS restaurants/bars across the street, the 2 restaurants on property have amazing food- and you cant get a better location than Sloppy Joes (which also have reasonably priced food and drinks- especially considering the location!
We had our rehearsal dinner with about 50 guests at Sloppy Joes. This is the ONLY time during the weekend things didn't go as planned. Even with Tara's extensive instructions there seemed to be some miscommunications. Well sh*t happens and they did everything in their power that night to make it right and thereafter. Nothing is ever going to go perfect- and we couldn't have asked for them to handle it better.
Our wedding ceremony was perfect. The location cant be beat and Tara and the wedding coordinator are with you the entire time (they also wrangled the bridal party- and that deserves a medal in itself). The ceremony décor we used was all from the resort and was perfect. We had a reception of about 100 people at the beach café. It was AMAZING! I can not stress how perfect we (and our guests) thought the reception was. The fire pits are the perfect additional touch. The food was amazing (we did the Key West buffet) and having the indoor/outdoor space worked perfectly for our guests. Special shout out to Denise the banquet manager. She is a serious stand out rock star and we still talk about her a year later! Talk about going above and beyond in multiple ways on multiple days.
All in all we can not say enough good things about the Bilmar, Tara, the entire staff and the amazing experience we had having our wedding there. Highly Recommended!!
Lauren H
5.0
6/22/2020
Our wedding at the Bilmar was amazing!
Being from Ohio, we had to plan our wedding "long distance", but Tara and her team at the Bilmar took care of everything and made the entire planning process stress-free and simple! Very easy to communicate/ask questions at any time. We arrived and had the rehearsal the day before the wedding and everything was flawless. Tara is amazing to work with and has an impeccable game plan for the wedding day.
We made a few last minute changes with ease. We also moved our ceremony to water's edge, which takes the entire day up a notch-highly recommend. The food was great, most importantly the entire staff at the Bilmar became like family and everyone just had fun. Huge thank you to Tara and the staff at the Bilmar for making our Wedding Day easy, stress-free, fun, and magical!
Gabriel S
5.0
3/07/2020
Amazing weekend... Drinks 10/10, view 10/10, service 10/10 great locatilns... Bars and restaurants within 20 min loved it.
Marco H
5.0
3/07/2020
I was part of the groom's men for the Salazar's wedding and I can say that it was most beautiful wedding that I have ever been... the place, food, staff and view were amazing.
Fernando S
5.0
3/07/2020
We had our wedding February 29th 2020 and was beyond what we could dream about... the beach front sunset was especial and we had the best time the 2 weeks we stayed at the resort. I will recommend it 100 % for a wedding venue.
Kim G
5.0
3/06/2020
We could not be happier with our selection of the Bilmar. I did a lot of research and no other place could compare. Our wedding day was the BEST day ever. Thank you to everyone who helped. Special thanks to Tara for being the best coordinator a bride could ask for! She was with me from start to finish answering all my questions, there were lot. Never once did one go unanswered.
Our guests loved the time they spent at the hotel as well. Highly recommend getting married here! Huston/Green
Christina M
5.0
3/04/2020
We booked here and it was AMAZING!! Tara was our Coordinator and I can't express in words how on point she was! EVERYTHING we needed she helped. She kept open communication since we live in Orlando, I never waited long to get a response on random questions. She adapted to our wants and threw us the most fantastic wedding we could have imagined! Our day of Coordinator Alyssa was also an angel! She was so patient took care of all the things I forgot to plan and kept us on schedule. I would recommend these girls to any lucky bride! The staff was friendly and our room was gorgeous!! Not one complaint!
Dana K
5.0
2/20/2020
We have been told our wedding was the best wedding by many!
Let me start by thanking Tara, Julie, and Alyssa at the Bilmar for making everything so easy and run so smoothly! They were attentive and helpful since the beginning! We had our wedding there 01/25/2020 with about 150 people in the Cafe and Patio area. It was the only venue we could fins in the TI and St Pete area that had a venue with a beach level view of the beach. It was perfect for us as we took into consideration the beach view we wanted, no stairs, an easily accessible smoking area so the smokers weren't missing for 30 minutes, and enough area for children to run around and not bother the dance party! It was chilly out so we had the fire puts going as well and it was just beautiful! My family and friends raved about the ambiance and the food! We had the prime rib which is all made medium well and even though, we like medium rare, it was still very tender! We had a wine based sauced chicken as our 2nd entree. All the vendors that Tara recommended were wonderful as well! We would totally recommend this resort to anyone looking for a beach wedding. We had our rehearsal dinned which also was great on a private deck overlooking the beach at the restaurant attached to the Bilmar, Sloppy Joes. All the rooms were remodeled and super clean and our guests loved the resort! We wish we had another wedding to plan here! We will miss everyone at the Bilmar and cannot wait to stay there again! Thank you for helping us plan the perfect dream wedding!
Trista J
5.0
11/21/2019
Mahaffey Wedding! My cousin got married here on 11/9/2019. Everything from the wedding to the reception was absolutely amazing! The ceremony was so absolutely gorgeous on the beach and the reception was decorated beautifully! Tara was incredible! Throughout the entire process, she made sure to be more than helpful, encouraging to everyone, and made the Bride and Groom feel as though there was no need to worry and she would handle everything! We loved her! Thinking of a wedding at the Bilmar?! Don't Hesitate! It was a wedding I will never forget!
response 11/22/2019
Thank you for leaving us a review! Wishing you happy holidays <3
Zack M
5.0
11/21/2019
My wife and I had a picture perfect sunset beach wedding here, every vendor involved made sure everything was absolutely perfect. Tara and the Bilmar staff went above and beyond.
response 11/22/2019
Thank you for leaving us a review! Wishing you happy holidays <3
Kelsey M
5.0
11/21/2019
The Bilmar was perfect! We had the best wedding day! The staff, hotel, beach ceremony, and reception were amazing. If I could relive the day, I wouldn’t change one thing.
response 11/22/2019
Thank you for leaving us a review! Wishing you happy holidays <3
Christina J
5.0
11/14/2019
I got married at The Bilmar on November 3, 2019 and words can’t express how amazing it was!! Not only is the venue gorgeous, the entire staff was so accommodating and very focused on making our day special! Tara was our wedding planner and she is the absolute best! From start to finish she made our wedding vision come to life! She was always so quick to respond to my many emails, and made all of my requests seem easy. I had decided I didn’t want to use the traditional wedding menu for dinner, rather I wanted to do a beach grillout buffet of hot dogs, hamburgers, bbq chicken, etc. Without hesitation she made that happen and it was exactly as I imagined! She truly cares about her clients and you can see how passionate she is about what she does. :) Julie managed our guest room block, and I’m not kidding when I say she’s the nicest person you’ll ever meet! Whether it was over email or phone she always treated me like an old friend :) and of course she made the whole room block process so easy with no issues whatsoever! Finally, Alyssa was our day of coordinator and she is AMAZING! She decorated our ceremony/reception and made it look absolutely flawless! She is so organized, detail oriented, and creative! She took all the stress out of the day and made it a breeze! :) Thank you so much to everyone at The Bilmar! All of our guests raved about how much fun they had and that they hope to come back and visit! If you want a gorgeous, memorable wedding The Bilmar is for you!!!
response 11/20/2019
Christina & Trevor,
Thank you very much for your kind words, we will be sure to share with...
our staff members! We adore you two and how sweet you were the whole planning process. We wish you the very best! Looking forward to seeing you again. Happy Holidays!
Love,
Tara, Julie, Alyssa and Bilmar Staff
Kyleigh M
5.0
11/13/2019
Our experience working with Tara, Julie and the entire Bilmar staff was AMAZING. We had our wedding at the Bilmar on October 26, 2019 and it was absolutely perfect. We are from Canada so we had done everything remotely and when visiting here and there. We had been down about 4-5 times while wedding planning to check out vendors and confirm plans but we relied heavily on Tara and Julie for their advice and recommendations. Every single detail leading up to the event was thought out and nothing was forgotten. Every detail on the day of was perfect as well. Alyssa, our day of coordinator, was so organized and helped answer all of our questions on the day of and the days and weeks leading up to the wedding. She decorated everything perfectly for both the ceremony and reception. I had brought boxes and boxes of decor and had a specific vision in mind of what i wanted. It was as of Alyssa read my mind and set everything up perfectly. During the evening, Denise and the entire catering staff were amazingly attentive to every need of our guests. I couldn't have asked for a better venue, experience, and staff to work with. I would do an anniversary event next year at the Bilmar just to work with everyone again! Thank you!!
response 11/20/2019
Kyleigh & Corey,
It was a pleasure planning your wedding day/weekend & accommodations wit...
h you! It was a pleasure for Alyssa to Coordinate with you. You two are a special couple who we wish many blessings in your future together! We cannot wait to see you again in the near future.
Love Always,
Tara, Julie, Alyssa, Denise and Bilmar Staff
Ann M
5.0
11/13/2019
Marcotte-Sparling wedding. I was the MofB and was so impressed with the attention to detail and courteous manner of all the staff we dealt with for the wedding. From the wedding coordinator to the catering staff they were focused on making the event a special day for all that attended. The food was so tasty and the serving staff were attentive to our every need. A special thanks to the staff that packaged up the decirations and candy bar at the end of the evening we really appreciated it. Would highly recommend this venue to others for their special occasion.
response 11/20/2019
Dear Ann,
We are happy to hear you enjoyed yourself and we lived up to your expectations ...
in providing a memorable day for your daughter and Corey. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did!
Thank you,
Bilmar Staff
Corey S
5.0
11/11/2019
Marcotte-Sparling Wedding October 2019 - I'm the groom, and the only other thing that I feel almost as lucky as, other than marrying my wife, was selecting the Bilmar as the venue! Everything from the initial discussions, to their expertise in helping plan the most special day of my life, to the actual execution, was first class to say the least! I can no longer just love being in Treasure Island without thinking of everything that the Bilmar provided. It's a 5-star rating across the board - venue, accommodations, our guests' experiences, staff, food quality, ease of working with everyone. Thank you everyone!
response 11/12/2019
We are so thrilled that you are happy with all your services at the Bilmar. It was such an...
honor and privilege working with the both of you. We are so happy for you two and would love to have you back again to visit the Bilmar at any time!
Bilmar Staff
Dave M
5.0
11/11/2019
Marcotte- Sparling wedding. Overall a wonderful experience for myself my family and all the guests. Extraordinary customer service. Great staff.
response 11/12/2019
It was our pleasure! We are happy to hear we lived up to your expectations in providing a ...
memorial wedding day.
We will be sure to share your kind comments with our staff! Happy Holidays 😊 Bilmar
Elyse G
5.0
11/07/2019
Just went on Saturday November 2, 2019 to the Bilmar Hotel in Treasure Island, FL for a wedding. The wedding outside on the beach was exquisite behind the backdrop of the sun going down. Tara was most helpful organizing everyone. Dinner was fantastic and danced the night under the stars. Everyone's hotel rooms were quite comfortable overlooking the beautiful ocean.
response 11/08/2019
We are pleased to hear your experience was fabolous!! We will be sure to share your kind w...
ords. Thank you for leaving us a review :)
Jason G
5.0
11/07/2019
The Bilmar, along with the amazing coordinators Tara & Julie, helped turn our fairytale wedding into a reality! 11.2.19. Thank you for everything! The weather was perfect and it was so much fun!
response 11/08/2019
We are happy to hear you had a wonderful wedding experience! Thank you for taking the time...
to leave us a review!! <3 Bilmar
Niki T
5.0
10/30/2019
My husband and I were married at the Bilmar Beach Resort on Oct. 18th as an unexpected tropical storm was climbing up the coast. I’ve always dreamed of a beach wedding and even with a storm quickly approaching the area, Tara made it happen. And it was PERFECT! Everything from the rehearsal to the ceremony to the reception was well organized and beautiful. Tara kept me up to date on everything that was going on and helped this very anxious bride relax a little more. Julie took care of our rooms for the night and even enabled us to check in early the day before the wedding. The entire Bilmar team was attentive, professional, and absolutely amazing! Highly highly recommended!
response 10/31/2019
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and leave us a review! <3 Bilmar St...
aff
Miles M
5.0
10/20/2019
We had our wedding on 10/12/19 (Morse/Neal) at the Bilmar cafe and we couldn't be happier with the way everything came together! Tara and Alyssa were extremely professional and easy to work with. Additionally, we used several of Bilmar's preferred vendors and we are very happy. Overall, our guests seemed to have a blast and we couldn't have asked for more!
response 10/23/2019
Wishing you and Lisa happiness and blessings in your future! We hope to see you again mayb...
e your first anniversary! Thank you for leaving a review. Happy Holidays!
Sherry N
5.0
10/18/2019
BilMar is a beautiful place to have your wedding. Tara is so easy to work with. She was always available to answer our questions. She's such a sweet lady. The Day of Coordinator made everything look beautiful and made sure that everything ran on time. I would give more stars if that were possible. The wedding was perfect. Thank you to everyone at the BilMar.
response 10/23/2019
Sherry, Thank you for letting us know how your experience was! We wish Lisa & Miles many b...
lessings in their future. See you again!! Happy Holidays <3
Jessica D
5.0
10/17/2019
We had our wedding at bilmar on 10.10.2019. Everything was exceptional. Tara was more than amazing with every detail and she was so on top of things. I couldn’t have asked for a better day and it is because of the staff at bilmar. Amazing!
response 10/23/2019
We are pleased to hear you had an amazing wedding planning experience and wedding day at t...
he Bilmar! Thank you for taking the time to share!! See you in the near future. Happy Holidays <3
Katie K
5.0
8/02/2019
My husband and I were married at the Bilmar in July, and we had the most amazing experience. Tara was such an incredible coordinator; she was on top of every detail from the first email until we said I do. She kept us on track and organized as we planned our wedding, and her naturally calm personality was a gift in the midst of all the normal wedding stress, especially as we were planning from out of state. Denise, our banquet captain, went above and beyond to take care of us during the reception and kept it running smoothly. Julie was also so helpful during the process of making our room reservation for the wedding night.
As for the venue itself, everything was beautiful. The ceremony setup on the beach was gorgeous and clearly done with great attention to detail, and the reception in the ballroom was equally perfect. The food was delicious, and the banquet staff were beyond amazing. Every single staff member throughout the entire process made sure that my husband and I were having our dream wedding, and I can’t thank all of them enough for our perfect day. I highly recommend choosing the Bilmar for your wedding!
response 10/23/2019
It was our pleasure! We wish the two of you a lifetime of happiness and blessings. Thank y...
ou for taking the time to let us know your experience :) See you again in the near future.
Jackie P
5.0
6/29/2019
We had our wedding reception on the café patio at the Bilmar on 6/22/19. We can’t say enough for how well the staff treated us as well as each and every wedding guest. Our banquet captain, Denise and the wait staff, Nadia and Capron, treated us like royalty! Our guests, including us, are still talking about how excellent the food was. Freddie, the bartender treated us like we were old friends from back in the day and took care of us promptly with a warm and comforting smile. Our reception area was set up exactly as planned and was even more beautiful than I could have ever imagined.
Our contact through our entire planning process was Tara. Tara, thank you a million times for being part of our beach wedding dream team. We cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us. And also to Julie, thank you for your friendly and quick responses when I emailed you about anything to do with a room booking.
Not only did the Bilmar do an incredible job hosting our ceremony, the entire resort and resort staff is truly amazing! We had the best time staying here as did all of our guests. The Bilmar is a one of kind resort. They make you feel like a part of the family. We can’t wait to plan many more vacations with you all in the future!
response 10/23/2019
Jackie, your review is very sweet and we will be sure to share with our entire staff. We t...
ake pride in being hospitable, however our staff continues to exceed expectations. We are beyond grateful you had an amazing planning experience, wedding day and stay. We wish you happy holidays and look forward to seeing you again in the near future. <3
Gabby H
5.0
3/24/2019
Tara and the Bilmar Beach Resort were phenomenal from beginning to end. We were shopping around for a venue for our wedding and Tara sold us! She was professional, down to earth, and dedicated/excited to start this journey with us. She was available whenever we needed her via email or phone call/Text. She made it her priority to take our dream vision of our perfect day and turn it into our reality. It was more than we could have ever expected! We highly recommend The Bilmar Beach Resort and Tara to handle your wedding!
response 10/23/2019
Awe, this melts my heart!! Thank you for your kind words :) Hopefully see you in 2020 for ...
your anniversary <3
Kelsey S
5.0
11/17/2018
I got married at the Bilmar on 11/2/18, and although the weather did not cooperate (4 tornadoes!) and we did not get our beach wedding, Tara, the catering manager, did everything she could to accommodate us and our guests. The ceremony was beautiful, and the staff did an amazing job with the food and setting up. We are very happy with the way things turned out, despite our change of plans.
response 10/23/2019
Hopefully we see you this year for your anniversary! We cannot thank you enough for your r...
eview <3
Deborah F
5.0
10/13/2018
Awesome wedding thanks to the Bilmar staff. Tara,Freddie, Denise and the rest of the staff were wonderful. Great food great venue great time.
response 10/23/2019
Our staff loves what they do and we are glad it doesn't go unnoticed! Thank you for taking...
the time to write a review!
Deb D
5.0
10/05/2018
Our son and his new wife were married at the Bilmar. We were delighted with how everything turned out. We especially want to thank Tara who helped organized the wedding, Freddie who bar tended, Shauna who helped me at the front desk, and Denise who seemed to work everywhere. Thank you for making our event ever more special.
response 10/23/2019
We thank you for taking the time to write a review!
Kristin A
5.0
5/18/2018
We had the most amazing experience at the Bilmar Beach Resort! We would recommend this resort to anyone that is planning a wedding or wanting a relaxing beach getaway! The Catering Manager, Tara, is by far the BEST in the industry! She was always friendly, accommodating, timely, and knowledgeable. She never said “no” and made our dream beach wedding a reality! It’s obvious that she loves what she does and she makes sure every Bride and Groom has their perfect day. After meeting with Tara we knew the Bilmar was the perfect location for our wedding and we are so glad we did! We also had a wonderful experience with our Group Reservations Coordinator, Julie. She too was attentive to all of our needs and got back to all emails and questions in a timely manner. We couldn’t have asked for two better individuals to work with! They made the venue/hotel part of our wedding 100% stress-free for us, so we could focus our energy elsewhere. We will definitely be visiting the Bilmar every year for our Anniversary and hopefully multiple other times in between too. We feel like we’re at home there and everyone treated us like family. Thank you to the Bilmar Beach Resort and exceptional staff for making our dream beach vacation a reality!
response 10/23/2019
An amazing review, we cannot thank you enough <3
Sarah T
5.0
5/14/2018
Picking the bilmar was the best decision we could have made for our wedding. Tara was amazing and the bilmar staff was top notch. What a wonderful experience
response 10/23/2019
We appreciate your review :)
Brett D
5.0
5/14/2018
Tara and her staff did an amazing job making our dream wedding perfect. She recommended the top photogragher and dj and they did not disappoint either. Our special day could not have gone any smoother.
response 10/23/2019
We appreciate your review :)
Julia R
5.0
5/13/2018
Tara and her crew nailed it!! I wanted a hassle free wedding and that is what they delivered. they dotted every i and crossed every T. I pretty much just had to show up 😍😍
response 10/23/2019
We appreciate your review :)
Natalie B
5.0
4/26/2018
We recently had our wedding at the Bilmar and reception at the Beach Cafe! I loved everything about the venue. The recent renovations and new color of the building matched our wedding colors perfect! (This was an added bonus, since we booked before the reno!) We stayed in the penthouse, which had amazing views of the beach! The rooms were clean, and cleaned promptly every day! There are café had a great breakfast, and Sloppy Joe’s was delicious for lunch and dinner!
Everything and everyone at the Bilmar was amazing! We want to thank some very important people who helped make our day perfect! Alyssa Christoff was my day of coordinator and was beyond exceptional! She was there for everything! She did an amazing job, from decorating, to grabbing our flowers just as we were getting ready to be down poured on from the storm! She made sure everything was perfect and it was! Tara Digiacomo was amazing as well. She helped us with planning from day one, up until the day before for the wedding helping us with our rehearsal dinner! Bilmar truly goes above and beyond. Another person who we would like to thank is Denise! She made sure that our reception was flawless! Without her, I’m not sure how I would have made it through the rest of the night! She had leftovers delivered to our room, carried our left over cake, brought us drinks when we needed them. She is one hard worker, and I absolutely loved her! Thank you to everyone at the Bilmar for making our day so special!
response 10/23/2019
We miss you!! Cannot wait to have you stay at the Bilmar again...maybe for your anniversar...
y in 2020 <3 Thank you for your review :)
melissa h
5.0
1/12/2018
Best decision of the whole wedding planning process was booking at the Bilmar! Besides the fact that the setting is stunning, Tara and her team are one of a kind. Tara held my hand through the entire process and ensured that my wedding day was beyond perfect. Julie coordinated all the rooms for our out of town guests and my guests will tell you it was one of the best experiences of their lives. Lets talk about the food! OUTSTANDING. Some of the best food I've ever had at a wedding. Our special day was beyond perfect! I will recommend the Bilmar over and over to anyone!
response 10/23/2019
Awe <3 Thank you for your review :)
Ann Marie B
5.0
10/27/2017
My daughter booked her wedding online at the Bilmar Beach Resort. I admit, I was skeptical. To my surprise, everything was absolutely wonderful! The beach wedding ceremony and outdoor reception were simply elegant! My daughter had the perfect day!! Thank you to Tara and Alyssa for making sure everything went off without a hitch! :)
response 10/23/2019
Thank you for your review :)
Joseph B
5.0
10/27/2017
My daughter was recently married at the Bilmar Beach Resort. It was a beautiful ceremony and reception. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Everyone had a great time.
response 10/23/2019
Thank you for your review :)
Nick M
5.0
10/25/2017
My wife and I were recently married at the Bilmar. Everything was beautiful and the food was very good. We couldn't have asked for a better day.
response 10/26/2017
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We were happy to serve you two and you...
r guests. We wish you a life of love and happiness together and hope to see you again in the near future!
Nicole B
5.0
10/25/2017
I recently had my wedding at the Bilmar and it was absolutely perfect! Tara and Alyssa were amazing to work with and handling everything as well as being super responsive. Julie was also super helpful with rooms and getting back to me when I had questions. We had our reception outside in the cafe and it really was amazing. The rain didn't even put a damper on anything.
response 10/26/2017
Thank you for leaving us a review! We also thank you for allowing us to host your special ...
day. We wish you many blessings in your future together! <3
Cassie S
5.0
10/15/2017
I can't say enough about Bilmar and our wedding planner Tara. We planned our wedding in Treasure Island from Iowa as we had our hearts set on a beach wedding at an area we are in love with. Tara does amazing things. She was our catering manager as well as our planner and day of coordinator. We started exchanging emails, Pinterest boards, and ideas a year in advance. She answered every single one of my emails quickly (and there were tons) and was super helpful throughout the whole process. Turns out we have the exact same birthday, too , so it was meant to be (had to throw that in there :) )
She made our visions come true. Julie was also very helpful with my constant questions and emails about the room
Block, hotel rooms, info about penthouses and random questions. Those two are the best! Our waitstaff and bar staff at the reception were outstanding. Everyone was so professional, friendly and patient. Our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more. Tara made sure the wedding party knew what they were doing and where to stand and what time to be where. She, along with her crew, took care of all the decorating and details, and she was in contact with all of our vendors, so there was no stress on me or my family the day of. All we had to worry about was hair and makeup and showing up. The ceremony site at waters edge was so beautiful I immediately starting crying when my dad and I walked up to the aisle. Surrounded by everyone we love, and the waves crashing nearby, it was the perfect wedding and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. Right before the ceremony; the sky clouded up but it did not rain!! So it turned out very nice because the sun wasn't beating down on us. The hotel rooms , pools were very nice. We loved going to Sloppy joe's for drinks and the cafe had amazing food!
As soon as we checked out of the Bilmar I wanted to go back. We can't wait to plan our next trip there, which will
Hopefully be in a few months. Thank you to everyone at the Bilmar for the amazing work you do. You made our wedding perfect!
response 10/31/2019
Thank you for your kind words, sharing your experience and leaving us a review! <3 Bilmar ...
Staff
Zbigniew Z
5.0
6/27/2017
I stayed at the Bilmar Beach Resort to attend my daughter's wedding on 6/17/17. She looked beautiful, and the location was absolutely amazing. I could not have wished for a better day. She will always be my baby, but she had the wedding she deserved. Thank you Bilmar for making her dream a reality.
response 06/28/2017
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We appreciate you for taking the time to wr...
ite us and glad to hear your daughter had a perfect wedding day. See you again in the near future!
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