Oxford Exchange

historic venues in Florida that provides an all-indoor setting, which is essential for weddings in this state. The food and service were impeccable, and everything ran smoothly on our wedding day. We chose to have our ceremony offsite at a nearby church due to our larger guest count, which would have required using the upstairs space at the OE. While beautiful, it doesn't compare to the breathtaking elegance of the ground floor. Adding touches like a disco ball, coffee bar, and espresso martinis to our reception was a fantastic decision—these elements were a huge hit with our guests! After consulting with six different wedding planners, I realized that OE's in-house day-of wedding coordinator, Kathi, was the perfect choice. Kathi was an absolute lifesaver. From the moment she stepped in, everything was executed with precision, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the joy of our special day. Her attention to detail was extraordinary; she anticipated needs we didn't even know we had and resolved any issues before they could arise. Kathi managed the timeline seamlessly, coordinating with vendors and ensuring that every element of the day flowed perfectly. Her logistical expertise allowed us to truly relax and enjoy every moment, confident that everything was under control. Effective communication and organization are Kathi's strengths. She kept everyone on track, and her intimate knowledge of the Oxford Exchange proved invaluable, making her far superior to any outside planner or coordinator. If you're looking for a day-of coordinator who is not only highly skilled and professional but also genuinely invested in making your day unforgettable, look no further than Kathi. She is exceptional, and we couldn't be more grateful for her dedication and expertise.

is the most incredible and professional woman we had the pleasure of working with. She is responsive and so unbelievably organized. We were able to share thoughts and details with her and every bit was transpired on the wedding day even down to the smallest note. I would absolutely recommend the coordinating service a month prior. Kathi made my life so much easier and took away a lot of the to do's and stress. Her connections are endless and weeks prior was able to make several last minute arrangements for us. We are so grateful she was part of our day. We planned the wedding from out of state, and I think OE & Kathi made that process so much better than if we had gone elsewhere. The value at OE is limitless. The food was incredible, as one could imagine at Oxford. I don't think we could have found a better wedding dinner anywhere else in Tampa. I think it goes without saying that the venue itself is absolutely stunning. When we sat down for dinner we both were taken aback by just how beautiful it was in there, especially at night with all of the candle light. We couldn't have dreamed up a more perfect, seamless experience from start to the end of the wedding night. We would plan it all over again to work with Kathi & the incredible staff at OE!

ere. Beyond the beautiful backdrop it provides for photos throughout the day, the staff is what makes this venue top notch. They regularly hold weddings here and our event went off without a hitch because the team is a well-oiled machine. Everyone knows the timeline, prioritizes the bride, groom, wedding party and families, and goes above and beyond to make your wedding feel like the most important one they've ever worked. If you choose to have your wedding at Oxford Exchange, you certainly won't regret it. They provide you a list of preferred vendors, saving you the time (and stress) of searching for your photographer, florist, etc. Because of the list provided, we were set up with a true dream team of vendors we likely wouldn't have put together otherwise. We can't say enough about the month of coordinating service. Make sure you include this in your budget. And request Kathi to be your coordinator. She is phenomenal at her job. Throughout our time working with her she remained so warm & friendly, was organized and offered so many ideas. We shared our dreams with her and she made it a reality. Our guests complimented us on the venue saying things like "this was the most elegant wedding I've been to" and "best wedding food I've had".

- she was very responsive, paid attention to every detail and really made the planning process seamless. We had an amazing wedding day because we knew that everything was taken care of by Elizabeth and the OE team and we did not have to worry about a thing. Our guests were raving about how beautiful everything was and how amazing the food tasted. I would definitely recommend this venue to other couples.

approach and they did everything and more and allowed me to enjoy my own wedding. Everything about the day was both picture perfect and organic. They were extremely professional, this is something they do every week and it shows in how organized and on top of everything they were. Yes the food was great, yes the place was pretty, but the thing I cannot get over was how stress free and relaxed I could be because everything was just handled so well.

rticular person, extremely detail oriented by trade & I have extremely high expectations. Oxford Exchange & their events team met all of those expectations & then some. In my life, I have had some incredible experiences & days, but I have never had a truly perfect day until our wedding. It was truly perfect. I have cried happy tears all weekend because it was so wonderful! Now for some details. Oxford Exchange did require us to use their approved vendors for florals & cake/desserts, which I highly recommend using the additional vendors they suggest as it is a tight turn around from the time they close to the start of any event. I am truly amazed at how fast the event staff is able to turn over the venue from day to evening & make everything so perfect. I expected there to be glitches somewhere, but the entire day was perfection. The food at a venue can make or break any wedding experience, the food served the evening of our event was spectacular! We are somewhat foodies & on the judgy side when it comes to food in general. We chose to add an option for guests and served the filet and one of the chicken dishes with Meyer Lemon cream sauce. Both dishes were outstanding, and I don't even like chicken. The chicken was tender and juicy and the filets were cooked to perfection and so tender! ALL of our guests raved about the staff, the venue, the food (especially the food) and the entire night as a whole. I am writing this just two days after our wedding and I am still on cloud 9. For the florals, again I was very specific with what I wanted on the tables. Chris with Flora Fine Flowers did all of our floral arrangements, and knocked it out of the park. We did not have a large wedding party, so I did not need a lot of bouquets etc. Again, set up was a breeze, my florals were exactly what I envisioned. Same with our dessert and cake table. Hands on Sweets was in and out, I didn't even know they came to set up. Throughout the night, Kathi and Colby were there for every whim I needed. Always had a drink ready, made sure we got to eat, took care of packing up all of our gifts and cards so they were ready to go by the end of the night. I did not use a day of wedding coordinator or a wedding coordinator for any planning's I am too much of a control freak. I also was extremely particular with what I wanted for flatware, chargers, goblets and napkins. I found that the rental costs were outrageous. I decided to purchase the items on my own, and saved a lot of money. I plan to keep some of the items for when I entertain at home, then sell the rest of the items. Kathi had everything set up exactly as I had asked when I sent over the mock up photo. All off the chargers, goblets, flatware, napkins, signs, table numbers, etc. were packed up & ready to go by the end of the night. I also wanted a venue for our 2 little dogs to be able to be a part of the ceremony, Oxford Exchange welcomed them & it was the sweetest detail that meant a lot to us. We had someone come pic them up right after the ceremony. Well in advance, I had a million questions for Kathi & she was always there to be of assistance. Our evening was truly magical. There is no other way to describe it. The venue truly speaks for itself. I had a very specific vision & that vision came to life at Oxford Exchange.

ng with the coordinator Kathi, she really eased many of my anxieties about the big day and was super helpful throughout the entire process start to finish! I wish I could relive this night again and again because of how dreamy it was.

t was THE place and we had to work with Kathi! The venue itself is a stunning blend of dramatic details, modern simplicity, and romantic elegance. Each space at the Oxford Exchange has its own feel and personality, and Kathi helped us curate an experience to celebrate our story. Kathi is exceptional at what she does, and she genuinely cares about her brides and grooms - it showed in every authentic interaction, thoughtful recommendation, and impeccable attention to detail. I can say with certainty that we couldn't have done it without her! Ultimately, our wedding day was nothing short of perfection. Every single detail fell into place flawlessly, and not a single issue arose. The entire team was attentive, friendly, and ensured that our guests were well taken care of. We were overwhelmed with compliments about how enjoyable and elegant the evening was. Thanks to Kathi and her exceptional team, my husband and I were able to fully immerse ourselves in the joy of the day without any worries. We wholeheartedly recommend Kathi and the Oxford Exchange as a wedding venue to anyone in search of a truly exceptional experience. It was better than we could have ever imagined. Photo credit: Djamel Photography (also amazing!!)

date in April for us and so we jumped on it! We were a little worried that we wouldn't have enough time to plan everything out with such a short turnaround, but Kathi made it an absolute stress-free, smooth and fun process. We couldn't have done it without her. Not only was she responsive, she was thoughtful, detail oriented and all the while just genuinely excited for us the entire time. Working with Kathi felt like having a long time friend helping us plan the wedding. And, in the end, the wedding was PERFECT. Everything was a dream and went off without a single hitch. We received so many compliments on such a fun, beautiful event. Kathi and her team just handled everything so that my husband and I could just enjoy our special day. I would recommend Kathi and Oxford Exchange to anyone searching for a venue. Just a dream!

icious food. Elizabeth, our point of contact (was) is wonderful!

ect. Food... Oh my goodness... no words. Perfection!

hat really stood out to us though, was the customer service that OE provided us. Every staff member we met was so kind, helpful, and professional. Our wedding day was the best day of our lives and we have everyone involved to thank for that. All of our guests were blown away not only with the venue, but the FOOD. OE's food is incredible and definitely will be something all our guests will remember. We had multiple people tell us it was the best wedding they had ever been to! We have to give a special shout out to Kathi, our day-of coordinator. Kathi is truly one of the most amazing people we've ever met! From our initial meeting, to all the emails and phone calls in-between, she was SO helpful and knowledgeable. She thought of everything before we could and was always one step ahead. She made our day go so smoothly and everyone was so thankful for her guidance. The day after the wedding, our families talked about how we all already missed Kathi lol! We can't thank you enough, both Kathi and Oxford Exchange!!! Best. Day. Ever. <3

amless as possible. Especially since we were planning the wedding from NYC. First off - Kathi, our on-site coordinator, was a dream to work with! From the first conversation we had inquiring about the space, to day of the wedding & all of the phone calls/emails in between - she was so knowledgeable, warm & made sure every detail was taken care of. Kathi connected with each of our vendors leading up to the wedding & gave our family members her phone # for last min day-of questions, so everyone was on the same page. Days after our ceremony - our families literally kept saying how incredible she is. (Shoutout also to Carolina & Sarah!!) Second, all of our guests came from out of town, and were in awe of the space as well as the amazing food/cocktails. We got so many compliments on both - no fear of cold dinners or slow drink service! We are so happy to have had such a memorable, intimate wedding at OE!

cost significantly for our intimate 50 person wedding. Out of the five florists, two had $10k minimums, one never provided a quote after multiple calls and emails, one quoted 10k, and the florist we went ($6k later) was very disappointing. They forgot flowers in multiple places, did not use the flowers we had agreed to days before the wedding, and yelled at our wedding party and photographer. Also, keep in mind that the venue is dark which set a good mood but make sure your photographer is aware. My photographer set up blinding lights everywhere to get a shots we asked for and it can killed the mode. Discuss lighting with your photographer!

g, and on point they were all night long. I cannot thank them enough, for helping me and my team feel welcome, in order to give our couple the very best day! Hire Kathi!!! And book your wedding at OE, it won't dissapoint!!

ife and I along with our Guests were WOWed at the professionalism of the staff, quality, experience. Kathi was our wedding planner for the event and she was INCREDIBLE. She treats you as if you are the only people that matter and you are her total focus (although she has so many vendors, load-ins, etc. to handle). Kathi helped save our day when our photographer contracted COVID right before the event and landed us the perfect photographer for our event! Thank you! The food and beverage were impeccable and Guests still talk about how incredible the food was (Appetizers: Mini Tacos, General Tsao's Chicken, Whipped Burrata Cristinis... Dinner: Filet + Sea Bass). That Sea Bass was UNREAL. So good! We had the time of our life and would not have changed a thing about our special day. This is the spot for your wedding and hire Kathi for your coordination efforts-- worth 3x your investment!

). The staff is awesome (Kathi made sure everything ran perfectly), and the place is just absolutely wonderful. We got endless compliments on the venue - I would highly recommend!

and became my wedding planner and is amazing!!! She made sure the day went perfect. Beautiful venue and very good at keeping in contact with you leading up to the wedding.

s while at first seems limiting, is for good reason as they are all so so talented, easy to work with, and go well above and beyond to make your day perfect. Second, we had the extreme pleasure of working with Kathi who not only made sure every detail was perfect from our tasting before the wedding all the way through our exit, but she was just a joy to work with and did so much to make everything so special. Kathi went out of her way to make recommendations for every little thing we asked about including hair, a classic car driver, balloon company, and even someone that could take care of our pup! The fact that everything was so turnkey was an immense help especially with our schedules and the changes we had to make due to the pandemic. I would not hesitate to pick this venue and and am looking for reasons to host more events here!

le, fun, and has fantastic suggestions when you need help deciding on little details. She made sure everything flowed smoothly throughout the day, and she even brought us cocktails and appetizers when we were taking family pictures for longer than expected during cocktail hour. The food and drinks were incredible across the board, and we still hear from our friends and family about how much fun they loved the beautiful space. We can't imagine getting married anywhere else!

cking out the food, going over the contracts, and the day itself there is nothing I can complain about. Carolina took care of our every need. Her staff was flawless. It was beautiful and stress free. People are still texting me about the food and cocktails. If you are thinking about doing your wedding here, I cannot stress how perfect they were.

thi was easy to communicate with, responding even on the days she was on PTO. They listened to every request we made. When we compared costs across the different venues in the area, the way their pricing works makes the entire planning process so much more simple. You won't have to pick out and rent chairs, etc. The details are all taken care of. They work with some amazing vendors in the area that flip the entire place from a restaurant to a stunning wedding venue in a matter of minutes. Kathi told us we wouldn't lift a finger the day of our wedding, and she was totally right. The only thing I would change is getting to go back and relive it all over again.

that it doesn't take much to decorate and it provides such a unique space. Sarah and Carolina were the event coordinators who worked with us directly and they were excellent! They were very prompt in returning emails and answering any questions along the way. They took care of every little detail for us which was the biggest relief. They created our timeline, managed the vendors, and made sure our night went smoothly. We basically got to pick the food and drinks and they took care of the rest! I considered it to be a fairly "all-inclusive" service as they take care of everything except the DJ, cake, photographer, and florist. However, they provide a list of vendors they recommend and we had absolutely no complaints with our selections! I was able to have a wedding that was far better than I could have ever planned and I would just like to thank Sarah, Carolina, and the OE staff for making it happen!

our planning and we also wanted an outside florist which at first we were told wouldn’t work but since have found they could have. The food menu changed multiple times even after our food tasting and there was confusion from staff two weeks prior to our wedding even about our entrees. Most amazing venue and they pulled it off but definitely did not make our experience easy. No regrets but be aware

ed. The servers and bartenders we're friendly and on top of everything all night. The food was AMAZING. The venue is like someone plucked your favorite downtown New York hang out spot, dropped in in the middle of Tampa, and gave it a fairytale makeover. Absolutely stunning and it was the perfect back drop for our forever photos. Thank you for hosting our dream wedding!

to see if they could set up an appointment with us and if they had our date available. We met with Michelle and she gave us a tour of the building, a packet of menu options, and a detailed breakdown of pricing. We came prepared with about 40 questions and she answered every one of them. Within two weeks, we booked out date. We booked about two years out, so it wasn't until about 4 months to our wedding that the real planning began. Prior to that, we had emailed several times with Michelle, Sarah, and Brooks - all of the OE girls were absolutely amazing and so helpful, knowledgeable, and personable. They had great recommendations for us in terms DJ's, linens, decor, etc. It's important to note that they do have a preferred vendor list for a few things: IE - cakes and dessert by Chocolate Pi and 3 florist options - that you must choose from. However, this for us made the process a lot easier and every vendor we met with exceeded our expectations and reminded us why we booked with OE. These vendors are the BEST of the best and the end result from all of the vendors was flawless! We had our tasting about 4 months out and from there, everything fell in to place. The best part about booking at OE is the place is so gorgeous, we didn't have to add any other decor besides flowers and centerpieces. The menu options are endless and the chef, Rachel, was beyond accommodating and worked with us to create a menu we loved. The day of the wedding, it was amazing to watch everyone at OE transform the space in to our vision - all under an hour too! The night was magical, our guests were in awe of the space, and we could have stayed there all night to keep the magic going! If you're debating booking here, we highly encourage you to grab a cup of coffee or tea and sit and stay awhile. :)

ave my wedding in the hands of the staff member I met Sarah. My budget was actually huge for wedding and she seemed to be judging us the whole time.

tely timeless! It has this wonderful romantic feel to it right when you step in. We did not even need much extra decor because the interior is so beautiful. We loved that the dinner room has a glass roof so we still got the outdoor feel but didn't have to worry about the weather. Oxford also has two event planners, Sarah Fairbairn and Michelle Bastone, who are both fantastic! Michelle worked closely with us leading up to the day and hosted us at our tasting (which was to die for), and she is seriously so wonderful and so much fun to be around! The day of the wedding she was so relaxed, and was so sweet to check up on the girls and me when we were getting ready. Aside from their amazing event coordinators, the food is literally heaven on earth. If wedding food is important to you, then just stop searching and book Oxford! We got so many compliments on how delicious everything was multiple times! Overall Oxford was a package deal, and we could not be more thankful to have worked with Michelle and Sarah and for the most perfect wedding day ever. The way was really a dream come true and so beautiful. Thank you Sarah & Michelle for everything!!

he wedding coordinators are fabulous, easy to work with, and the whole evening went smoothly. The staff went above and beyond my expectations. The food is incredible, the service was fantastic, and everyone was super friendly!

ywhere, really!) We are so glad we got married here and it fit our style perfectly. Our issues with the OE was the communication. It was very hard to have an idea of what the budget would be, which ended up causing a fair amount of stress on our overall budget. If we hadn't had a wedding planner, I would have been extremely stressed and I wish they would work on their service and communication with the brides and MOBs. They also are very strict on particular rules (i.e. hardly anything allowed for your grand exit, unable to move many things, etc) but they are also a restaurant/shop during the day, so it makes it more understandable. We don't regret having our reception here because of the aesthetics and space, but we were disappointed in other ways.