TradeWinds Resort

Hannah and her team did an excellent job taking care of our 30th Anniversary Party New Year's Eve! From the elegantly appointed party room to the delicious food to the rocking dance room! Thanks for a very memorable evening!

Hannah, and her entire team at TradWinds Island Resort were absolutely amazing. From the initial consultation until after the wedding. The way they were always there whenever we had a question. The communication was always top notch. During the wedding they were constantly checking on us from getting ready, to during the reception to make sure were had everything we needed. The attention to detail was more than we could have ever asked for. Hannah and her team went ABOVE and BEYOND and we are forever grateful. I would recommend TradeWinds Island Resort to ANYONE who is looking for a venue to get married in St. Pete Beach.

I got married on 07/20/24 and my day was absolutely magical. The entire day was organized and planned perfectly. I am so grateful for the entire TradeWinds team for taking such great care of me and taking every detail into consideration. Shout to Hannah for being with me every step of the way through the planning process, Yu Ru the banquet manager and the entire banquet team for making the space absolutely gorgeous and treating my family like their own and the culinary team chefs Justin, Matt, and Joe for knocking the food and display out of the park. Everyone raved how delicious everything was and how beautiful the food looked. Thank you to the entire TradeWinds Resort for making a Brides dream day com true.

The Perfect Beach Wedding Experience! We couldn’t have asked for a more magical experience than what Hannah Poff and the TW team provided for our beach wedding. From start to finish, every detail was handled with such care and precision. The setup was absolutely stunning. The team was professional, responsive, and genuinely passionate about making our day special. They went above and beyond to accommodate our requests, even coordinating seamlessly with other vendors. What stood out the most was how stress-free the entire process felt. We were able to enjoy every moment, knowing we were in expert hands. If you’re dreaming of a perfect beach wedding, Hannah Poff with TW is the one to make it happen. We’ll treasure these memories forever!

The most beautiful wedding I could have ever asked for. Hannah went WAY above and beyond for us. We got so many compliments on how beautiful the wedding was and the food was DELICIOUS

Tradewinds resort and Hannah our wedding consultant went above and beyond our expectations. Cherrish also decorated everything beautifully! It was absolutely the most beautiful day actually weekend of our lives. Thank you for pulling it all off for us.

We had the BEST wedding planning experience working with Hannah at the Tradewinds. We had a crazy hitch in our plans that left us looking for a new wedding venue 2 months before our April 2024 wedding date. We met Hannah and toured the Tradewinds in March of 2023. We initially did not book the venue, but when I reached out to her nearly a year later to see if she had availably for my date only 2 months out she saved the day. Not only, by some miracle was my date available, but she remembered the areas of the resort I was previously interested in utilizing for my ceremony and reception. She also was amazing with quick responses and doing everything she could to help ease my stress. We planned a destination wedding, so she even allowed us to ship things directly to her and she held them for us until the wedding date (which was so helpful with having to fly for our wedding.) The resort was beautiful; we got so many compliments from our guests about their amazing experience at our wedding. Ultimately we are so grateful that "plan A" did not work out and that we got to get married at the Tradewinds. We plan to visit again on Anniversaries in the future! Thank you Hannah and the amazing staff at the Tradewinds.

From the start of the process in March 2023 to the wedding in April 2024, all went smoothly with the beautiful venue of Tradewinds Island Resorts. The catering manager Hannah Poff was very responsive to the many questions I had. We made a visit in June of 2023 to get as many of the details worked out as we could. Our guests just loved Tradewinds, so much to do, very family friendly. The food for both the Welcome Dinner and the reception was fantastic. We really wanted a ballroom off the main lobby and Hannah explained that she couldn't reserve that until 1 month out, but we were able to get the Tarpon Room and really enjoyed it for the reception. The vendors on the preferred vendor list were wonderful and the whole wedding weekend ran smoothly, and everyone had a great time. Being a destination wedding, our goal was that whoever could make have a marvelous time and they truly did!

Hannah Poff, Catering Sales Manager, is a delight to work with. Highly recommend selecting TradeWinds for the assurance you will be in good hands with a thoughtful and attentive planner.

From start to finish working with The Tradewinds was an amazing experience. Everyone was so professional whenever we had questions, and we got to customize all aspects of our wedding how we wanted. Working with Hannah and her team made planning the wedding seamless and made for a perfect wedding day. Anyone who is looking for their dreamy beach wedding, The Tradewinds is the place to do it!

TradeWinds was absolutely the best decision and we couldn’t be happier with how our wedding turned out. Literally the best night of our lives. Huge shout out to Hannah and Cherish for being super flexible, rolling with the punches/weather, and helping us carry out our dream wedding. If we could go back and do it again, we wouldn’t change a thing. I 100% recommend this venue!

Working with the Tradewinds for our special day was the smartest and most wonderful decision ever. Once we chose this vendor they were in contact with us the same day. We were able to set up everything you could possibly imagine right there at the resort. No question went unanswered and the team was beyond professional, thorough, and managed to include details I never would've thought of. My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams thanks to the amazing staff. Cherish ( wedding planner) and Hannah Poff (catering sales manager) truly made me feel like the most relaxed bride. I slept like a baby the night before because they had everything handled far in advance. They were prepared for rain or shine and every detail planned exceeded my expectations. Hannah and other members of the amazing wedding planning team set up and took down every detail I wanted to include. She ensured everything was on time, prepared, and guests knew where to go & when. Our guests said it was the best and most beautiful wedding they have ever been to. From the planning, to the details, to the rehearsal dinner, booking rooms, ceremony, and reception, Tradewinds had it covered. I don't know why anyone would want to get married anywhere else where the events take place in numerous places. At this resort guests have all they need and more. The staff is truly amazing and will make sure your wedding day is treated like the most important event. Highly recommend it for out of towners or in state residents! My husband and I still continue to return to the Tradewinds for our anniversary to visit Hannah and other staff members that made our day/weekend the best of our lives. We are forever grateful! Thank you! - Lauren & Kahler

Don't have your wedding here! Everything about this venue was an issue. From the day of coordinator that they contract, incorrect room charges, to telling me and my vendors (wedding planners and photographers) that there is an actual brial suite and not just a suite, but it was never available for us to see it. Please know that everything turned out okay, and was lovely, but the stress working with this venue caused was beyond unnecessary. I've mentioned a few things below and do my best not to rant so I don't seem like a crank. The bridal suite - is just a regular room with a kitchenette - some of my guests had the same room. If you are okay with not having a bridal suite (e.g. no designated place to get ready; if you don't need more than 3 chairs and a couch; a place to hang your dress) there shouldn't be an issue Reception - The room I chose to have my reception in was not guaranteed until 30 days before hand which made planning difficult. Which was not explained to me before booking the resort in January. I actually found out in June when we had the tasting. There was one line in the contract that said something along the lines of - we reserve the right to change your room to best utilize all of the spaces. If I had realized the room I wanted and thought I was booking wouldn't be guaranteed, then I wouldn't have gone there. Absolutely nothing is included which I didn't find out until the 3 weeks leading up to it - such as the arch. For the reception, they do provide chairs that match the carpet, they provide linens (but they aren't floor length), and I think there was an option for basic table decor. Coordinator - Tradewinds has a contract with Driftwood and provides a day of coordinator who you can contract for full wedding planning services. The original coordinator I worked with from there was so dense it felt like it couldn't be real. She didn't listen to anything I said and when I asked about possible vendors, she strongly pushed sister companies which made me second guess their credibility. I ended up hiring my own wedding planner. The woman who replaced her did do well. But at that point I already had a bad taste in my mouth. It is a month later and I am still dealing with room charge issues.

We knew that a destination wedding was perfect for us, but had no idea where to start, but knew we wanted Florida. We found the Tradewinds after a few google searches and set up an initial meeting. After that meeting, we knew that Tradewinds would be perfect for us. Hannah, our coordinator, is simply amazing. She ensured the entire process was as stress free as it could be for us. Planning a wedding in Florida, while living in Nebraska is a lot of work, but she made my planning go smoothly. The day of the wedding, we had a wedding coordinator (Samantha who we also adored) plus Hannah making sure that everything went according to plan. Our day was perfect, the food was top notch and I wish that there was a Tradewinds restaurant in our area because I would eat there all of the time. The backdrop was breathtaking. If you want stress free venue planning, call Hannah at Tradewinds. She is literally the best.

I can’t say enough about the Tradewinds and its staff. We stayed here for almost a week and our stay was impeccable. Our wedding was held here this past February. Our point of contact Rob was very responsive and helpful while planning our wedding. He was always quick to answer any questions and provided great feedback. The hotel provided a wedding, planner, Cherrish who was fantastic. She made our beach setting look beautiful as well as our reception venue. She facilitated a picture-perfect day. This was the best beachfront resort for our wedding and guests. We had over 33 room booked for our big day. The resort provided a little but of everything for all ages including the kids. Between the Gulf of Mexico, multiple pools, cabanas, huge slide and entertainment provided by the resort everyone had something to do. Our ceremony and reception were both held outside. The Gulf of Mexico was our backdrop for our ceremony, and it was gorgeous. Our reception was held outside and stunning. It was literally a step away from the beach. We had beautiful up lighting on the palm trees, the setting was the idyllic Florida wedding. Next to our reception on the beach we had a big bonfire, smores station and beach games. The weight staff and bartenders were great throughout our stay and at our reception. The food and drinks were terrific, and the bartenders and weight staff really hustled. We received many compliments about the wedding food and bar. The staff, hotel and reception venue really came through for us and made our wedding week and big day just wonderful.

We did not have our wedding at this location but we did take all of our guests here for our destination wedding vacation week. George (catering manager) was responsive and attentive. He organized welcome bags to be in each of our guests' rooms upon their arrival. He also gifted us a bottle of champagne. Overall WONDERFUL experience and a vacation (and wedding!) we will never forget!!

I would be very careful about going into contract with this hotel for a wedding. They changed the terms of the contract, but were not willing to work with us to change the date due to our own COVID concerns.

We planned a destination wedding and everyone at TradeWinds was also very helpful and prompt with responses. We started planning our wedding before COVID but even during the staff was excellent! Rob Hyypio did amazing even on the day of the wedding! I would recommend TradeWinds for your wedding! We are beyond pleased with the experience we had.

I was extremely interested in booking this hotel for a ceremony and room block. In my initial contact via the Knot, I was transparent in that it would most likely only be for a room block and ceremony. The hotel sent information my way on ceremony fees and included rates for a reception as well. Due to Covid-19 all had been placed on hold until further notice. I reached out today to see if the dates we were interested in were still available. Great news, they were! At first, George - their director- was extremely excited to speak to me. Once he discovered I was only interested in a ceremony and room block, he said “that I’m sure you understand I can’t reserve a ceremony for you and take away areas for other guests”. He did offer up the sister hotel, Rum Fish but then said I probably wouldn’t want it as there was no back up space. While I appreciate George’s transparency (as he mentioned multiple times), I found him to be slightly condescending and clearly not in want of my money. He also mentioned that there is no courtesy room block and that if I did block rooms, I’d be responsible for paying for all of the rooms - even if they didn’t sell. Fair, it’s a nice hotel and that’s their policy. George isn’t normally the person taking these types of calls, so maybe he wasn’t prepared for my questions. But after 9 years at the hotel (he also mentioned this multiple times), you’d think he’d have better bedside manners. All in all, this is a beautiful hotel where I truly wanted to have a ceremony. George turned me away and made it sound like it was my idea. (It wasn’t)

Great venue! The food was amazing, the staff was so helpful!

Alex and I’d wedding was a dream. From the very first conversation with Julie Manes to the day of the wedding, everything was perfect. Julie and her staff provided excellent and helpful communication and was always available for any questions I had. I found all my vendors on Tradewinds’ suggested vendor list and I was beyond happy with each of them. I can’t thank Tradewinds, Julie, Cherish, and each staff member enough for making our wedding ceremony and reception absolutely amazing and unforgettable.

The most beautiful reception venue I could have ever picked hands down. Julie Manes was so helpful every step of the way. Every question I had, she was quick to respond. Our experience with TradeWinds was the best I think we ever had throughout our entire wedding planning experience. I had my heart set on having a reception at a resort and that happened flawlessly. I had the pleasure of also working with Maria Slater, she was the most friendliest and most helpful assistant to Julie for wedding event planning. I wouldn’t have wanted to work with any other staff.

There are not enough good things I can say about this venue and all of the staff! This was destination for us (from Pittsburgh), so the constant/timely communication was really important to us - this was the factor that made TradeWinds stand apart from other that we had looked at. Maria Slater was our contact and she was so professional and prompt with the millions of questions we bombarded her with. She (and our planner from Driftwood) made the planning as stress free as it could be from over a thousand miles away! They worked together seamlessly. We came down early for our tasting and met the Chef, we felt so taken care of and special. Not to mention the food was incredible! Cut to our special weekend - the resort is amazing! We had so many family members and friends around utilizing all the bars, restaurants, pools and cabanas - there was something for everyone! The day went off without a hitch and Maria and her staff were only a text away for anything we needed. We got married on the South Beach, with the reception immediately following on the South Lawn. It was perfect. We also put on a farewell brunch for the guests (SeaBreeze Deck) that was so lovely and wonderfully staffed. Nearly every wedding guest approached us throughout the course of the weekend saying this was “the best food they've ever had a wedding”. They all want to re-do their weddings to destination! This is the best memory to have of our special day! Even if you are local to the area, we cannot recommend this place highly enough. It was exactly what we were hoping for, and then some! We are planning to come down for future anniversaries!

Wow, to say we were thrilled with the TradeWinds would be an understatement! After meeting with Maria we decided to have my daughter's wedding reception in the Pavillon and I am so glad we did, it was amazing. The food was incredible, we received so many wonderful comments from our guests about the food. We opted for a cocktail hour on the Breckenridge Deck with the cheese and fruit and passed appetizers. It was a beautiful presentation. Dinner was what they called the Hors d' Oeuvres Reception. There was so much food and our guests were raving about it. Both Maria and Julie were wonderful to work with, so pleasant and helpful. I must say the banquet staff were so accommodating and willing to go above and beyond. All I can say is "Thank You so much for making Katie's special day so memorable and wonderful!"

From start to finish Tradewinds was amazing! Julie (and everyone else as well) went above and beyond to make our son's wedding better than we could ever have imagined. From the beginning they were quick to respond to any question I had (and I had many) to the end in regards to every last detail. I felt so relaxed through the whole planning process as they truly took care of everything. The room for the reception was beautifully arranged and just lovely. The food (so delicious!!!!) and service were top notch! I just can't say enough how impressed we were with the total experience! We received SO many compliments during and after the wedding! Our guests were truly impressed and we could not have been more please with the total experience! I would highly recommend this venue and Julie for your wedding! Just beautiful and perfect!

Maria by far is one of the best people we’ve ever met! Her responsiveness to email, professionalism, kindness and friendliness made the wedding planning process easy!!! We absolutely LOVED everything about our stay, experience and of course wedding day! Thank you for giving us a day we will never forget and truly loved!

Starting out our wedding planning we knew we would have to have a destination wedding with both families living in different states, and being in the middle of a move out to Washington State. Let me say how lucky were we to have found the Tradewinds! My husband and I love the beach so FL was our plan from the beginning, and with St Pete being close to the Tampa airport it was very easy for guests to book flights and arrive with ease. Throughout the planning process we dealt with Maria, who is an absolute gem! She was beyond accommodating, was very prompt answering emails and calls, and was always there with back up plans and suggestions when we hit some bumps in the road. The resort itself is beautiful, with a fantastic and spacious beach, multiple (delicious) restaurants and bars on property, pools, and endless other activities. If you happen to decide to venture outside of the resort it is located on a great strip that includes countless other activities, restaurants, and bars. We decided to have our ceremony on the South Beach, with a cocktail hour in the courtyard ( which was moved earlier in the day to a covered portico because of potential rain) and our reception in their large “Pavilion” which is an enclosed air conditioned tent. We LOVED all of the different sites, and our guests did as well! They were spotless, comfortable, and looked great in pictures! We also loved that our guests (120 of them!) could chose to book through the resort, or someplace nearby! Overall we absolutely loved the TW resorts, they were beautiful, the staff were helpful and kind, and our guests all had an amazing time! I would confidently recommend them to anyone planning a long distance wedding!

Absolutely amazing experience. St. Pete is such a beautiful beach. The resort is great for guests of all ages. There is so much to do. Easy to shuttle from airport and no need to rent a car. The staff made it so easy. The wedding event staff had great suggestions on how to make our guests feel comfortable and give them extra attention to thank them for flying down. Although they handle large weddings and have large banquet areas they made our small wedding feel intimate and special and no less important to them. All my questions were answered promptly and always with a sincere desire to help and to make it the best memory it could be. We have zero regrets about our decision to have the wedding here. No one wanted to leave. It was fantastic!

TradeWinds was excellent to work with from the first day all the way through our wedding. Maria is WONDERFUL! It was an amazing place to start our lives together.

Although you can read plenty of positive reviews from brides, I wanted to share a perspective from a slightly different angle – from the father of the bride. My daughter selected TradeWinds Island Resorts on St. Pete Beach for her wedding in January and we couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From the initial meeting to select the venue, to lunch with the executive chef to select menu items, and all the interactions in between, we were very impressed with the professional staff at TradeWinds. Their recommendations for vendors were excellent and it became abundantly clear that the Julie Manes (Wedding Sales Manager), Carrie, Lilly and the other members of the TradeWinds staff were experts at executing a flawless event. One example of the going above and beyond related to getting the bride’s wheelchair-bound grandmother (my mother) into the event. Julie coordinated to have a space reserved next to the reception for her handicap van, ensured that someone was there to welcome her when she arrived, then had Jennifer S. assist throughout the reception to ensure that she was taken care of. This type of personalized service is unheard of in this day and age and allowed me to relax and enjoy my daughter’s wedding day. To say that we were floored by the service at TradeWinds would be an understatement. I wholeheartedly recommend Julie’s team for your destination wedding on the beach!

WOW!!! From the very beginning Julie was AMAZING! She answered every single question I had thoroughly and in a timely manner. I felt like I had known her my whole life. I cannot say enough good things about Julie and Tradewinds. After taking quite a risk and putting a deposit on a venue that we had never even visited (we are from Michigan) we finally visited and instantly knew that we had made the right decision. EVERYONE at Tradewinds was amazingly kind and welcoming on our first visit. We made a second visit a couple months before our wedding and we were even more impressed (I didn't think that was possible) with the kindness and hospitality that was shown. Tradewinds has SO much to offer. Fast forward to wedding week...we not only had a lot family and friends there for the week, but also lots of kids and even more importantly a child with autism who had the time of his life and was in a safe and inclusive environment. Every single guest was blown away not only by how kind and helpful everyone was, but also by how much there was to do right at Tradewinds! We had AMAZING weather the entire trip...except for wedding day (yikes)! Julie not only kept me updated throughout the day (without freaking me out) but also had the entire wedding moved from the beach (my idea because of awful weather) into the most beautiful space (the Pavilion) without error in 30 minutes notice. I had no clue what I would be walking into...but to say I was blown away is an understatement! I wish we could relive our wedding day over and over...it was beyond perfect thanks to Julie & Tradewinds!

We got married Oct 2018. Weather was perfect. Staying at the resort it easy to connect with out of town guests and get ready. The hotel made the day feel all about us and was flexible and accommodating. Guests raved about the food, beach wedding was breathtaking and months later people are still telling us how epic everything was at our wedding. As a bride, I felt no stress knowing I was in good hands at this Venue. The venue has a preferred optional list of vendorss like DJ (Joe with Driftwoods) and photographer (Val Ritter) that are amazing! ❤️ 👰🏼 🎩 Hair by Tiffany Thuma 💁🏼‍♀️ https://beautybytiffanyllc.com/ Makeup by Christy McDonie💄 http://www.tampabaymakeupartist.com Photography by Val Ritter 📷 Www.vrvisionphoto.com

We just had our daughter Monica's wedding. We had been planning the event for well over a year. During that time, we met with Julie the banquet director several times and had numerous calls and emails. She was warm yet professional at all times. The venue was the perfect setting, and was a wonderful resort for out of town guests. Everyone that we dealt with at the resort was so helpful. The head chef went out of his way for our tasting and the food served exceeded our expectations. Everyone raved about the high quality of everything that they ate. I couldn't be happier and highly recommend this resort.

The wedding team at TradeWinds Island Grand gets a 10! We had our daughters wedding there this past weekend and it was amazing. Maria and the entire wedding team know what they are doing. They made it so easy for us to enjoy our weekend and not have to worry about anything. We had both the rehearsal and wedding there. The food was top notch, everyone raved about it. It was not your typical rehearsal or wedding food, we choose the Italian feast for rehearsal and the hor d’oeuvres reception for the wedding. There were tremendous amounts of food served, know one left hungry. The serving staff was polite and very attentive. A wheel chair was even arranged for my mother for the beach. The deck for the rehearsal was decorated beautifully and the tent for wedding was exquisite and had two chandeliers. Would recommend to all,

We had a wonderful experience with the hotel. It's fairly priced and you get a lot for the value. The hotel is beautiful, and the beach ceremony space is the best on St Pete Beach. Food in the reception was good and the banquet staff was great. Maria with events was awesome and made sure everything went off perfectly!

The ceremony beach side on the Breck Deck and reception in the Pavillion were a dream! Maria made the wedding preparation a breeze. I can’t say enough great things about the whole staff I came in contact with all weekend! They were all genuine and ready to help or serve you anyway they could. Would do it all over again in a heart beat!!!!

We recently held my son's wedding at the Tradewinds. Julie Manes the Wedding Sales Manger did an awesome job taking care of us. We can't thank Julie and her team enough for making our son's day truly amazing. They went far beyond my expectations and provided excellent professionalism. Tradewinds staff kept everything running smoothly. The guests all stated that they had a wonderful time! Everyone at Tradewinds did their best to make us feel special, from Greg the bellhop who helped us with the wedding decor, to Audrey the housekeeper who made sure we had everything we needed. Tilda and the wait staff did an excellent job, even going above and beyond to make sure everyone had what they needed. Thank you so much for all your team did!

We chose the TradeWinds Island Grand Resort for my daughter's wedding and we are so glad we did! Absolutely everyone we dealt with, from the managers to the chef, were very accommodating, flexible and extremely nice people . Julie Manes the wedding sales manager was outstanding! She literally would respond to most of my emails within minutes! She was so helpful with booking all of the rooms for our guests and, even though we had amazing wedding planners with Driftwood Wedding and Events, I still felt like Julie was a huge part of helping me make decisions every step of the way. The food tasting was a highlight of the whole planning process. It was over-the-top amazing and, as promised, was just as delicious and hot at the reception. The property at the TradeWinds is unbelievable for hosting a wedding or any event where people come from all over or just from the other side of town. Our guests were able to enjoy a whole weekend of fun without even having to leave the property. Several people said it was the best wedding they had ever been to! I would highly recommend the TradeWinds and would give them more than 5 stars if possible!!

We just got married on Saturday and we couldn’t have asked for a better day. Jennifer, Maria, and everyone else involved were awesome. They were so attentive the whole day and the next few days after the wedding! Maria answered every question I had leading up to the day quickly and throughly. Jennifer made sure everything was taken care of during the reception. Everyone we worked with was so kind and pleasant. All of our guests had a fantastic time.

We just had our wedding at Tradewinds Island Resort this past weekend & we honestly can’t say enough on how perfect it was. From the long distance planning and constant communication to the day of making sure everything was perfect & running smoothly. From the second we walked into the Tradewinds, everyone was beyond friendly and made sure we were happy. Everyone worked as a team and dedicated their time and amazing efforts to make our day everything we dreamed it would be. Maria was always communicating with me and making sure that every detail was taken care of & in a very personable and friendly manner. Every detail that needed to be discussed was answered in a extremely fast manner and I am so lucky to have worked with her! Casey from Exquisite Events was AMAZING! She was there the entire night making sure that everyone was enjoying themselves and making sure we were all happy. The process of planning a wedding with Tradewinds & Exquisite Events was amazing. It was stress-free and I just knew it was a perfect choice in venue! I would also like to say, expert productions is THE BEST! Joe played the steel drum and was the DJ and it was FLAWLESS! Everyone had a blast!!!! Also, Viegas photography, PERFECT CHOICE! Michael was so great with listening to shots we wanted & also made sure we got the most beautiful photos! I’m so excited to see all the shots! Everyone was raving about how great all the vendors were! This also includes Iza’s Florist who made everything come together with the beautiful bouquets & pineapple centerpieces, they were a dream! Peggy was our officiant and she was excellent. From talking to us and making sure our ceremony was exactly what we wanted to putting in our special touches, the ceremony showed all the love we truly have for each other & our friends and family. I am so thankful. And lastly, I can’t say enough about the food.. OMG It was amazing! All my guests were saying it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding and I would definitely have to agree with that. Overall, Tradewinds is the place to have your special day and all the vendors that I’ve named deserve a HUGE thank you! They’re hard work and dedication made our day perfect. Thank you thank you! Our guests, my husband, & I had such a blast that we even believe we’re going to start planning an anniversary trip back!!

My daughter had her wedding, happy hour, and reception at the Tradewinds. The experience was excellent! We did the coordination over a year long distance with a couple of onsite visits, especially for the food tasting. The great part is you work with a catering manager and your wedding includes a wedding coordinator. Both took care of everything in the reception venue. As the Mother of the Bride, is had little to do the day of the wedding thanks to them. The venue allows you to have informal events such as Meet and Greets poolside by the Tiki Bar beach side. I can't say enough about the venue and the support we received.

We loved our wedding! Being an out of state bride, Maria and Julie did an excellent job of taking care of everything we needed. Maria was very quick in her responses to myself, my husband and my mother. The ceremony on the South Beach was great as well as the cocktail hour on the South Lawn. The Garden Courtyard looked awesome and exactly how we pictured everything. The wait staff was very attentive to us and made sure our drinks were always full and we had enough food. We also purchased the upgraded package for Exquisite Events where we worked with Casey which was very helpful! Overall, everything turned out even better than we hoped and would definitely recommend the TradeWinds especially being an out of state bride!

Perfect venue. Julie Manes and her staff were awesome and super responsive. Highly recommend. They have local vendors who can assist with photography, music, desserts, flowers, tents, etc who work seamlessly with the hotel staff and the wedding coordinator. You won’t be disappointed.

I recently had my destination wedding & honeymoon here! Everything & everyone were beyond amazing! Julie made it so easy planning a wedding from half way across the country! Our wedding package came with wedding coordinating services from Exquisite Events, Casey was great!!! Once we got there everyone felt at home (only better!) Bob was great by the pool, checking on us to make sure we were enjoying ourselves! I could not have asked for anything more perfect! Food & drinks were great everywhere within the Island Grand and down at the Outpost! My guests loved the resort & were very impressed! My family had a blast and so did we! We will be back soon!!! If you are in search of a wedding venue or a great vacation, LOOK NO FURTHER!

Julie and Maria were the absolute best! They answered every question I had up until the day of the wedding and trust me there were a lot! Everything went seamlessly thanks to them and Lisa from Exquisite Events! I would give them all 100 stars if I could. The food was excellent and I received compliments on the ceremony decor to the execution and reception set up. I literally felt like I was part of a family and they cared above and beyond for how I felt and made any accommodation I requested! My wedding went off without a hitch and my guests enjoyed themselves immensely!

Oh Tradewinds <3 I cannot imagine getting married at a different venue. Saturday Apr 14th we were married on South Beach. Our cocktail hour was in the Garden courtyard and the reception was held in the Island Ballroom. You will deal with Julie or Maria, and they are both top notch. Throughout the entire wedding planning process they were on point with communication, options, ideas, suggestions and recommendations. They were sweet, patient and attentive at every one of our many, many meetings. The catering staff were second to none. All of our guests raved about the food (served rib eye and chicken). I did not receive one complaint the entire evening... their professionalism and experience in planning and catering weddings shines through and will give you so much peace of mind on your wedding day. Also, their in-house wedding planners (Driftwood Events) are absolutely phenomenal. I called them my Dream Team. Those four ladies ensured that every detail of our day went smoothly. I didn’t bridezilla once! :) <3. Thank you Tradewinds for taking care of me and our guests entirely.

Tradewinds was the perfect location for our beach wedding! I liked that we were linked up with Exquisite Events just for booking our wedding at Tradewinds. All of our guests really enjoyed all of the amenities and raved about the food. Maria was extremely helpful!

Our ceremony was on the North Beach near the Breck Deck and was absolutely amazing!! We couldn’t have asked for better weather, but the best part was how organized and smooth the whole ceremony and cocktail hour went. Julie Manes went above and beyond to help us feel so special and relaxed. I might be biased, but I couldn’t think of a better place to get married!

We had our cocktail hour and reception at the TradeWinds last month and it was absolutely amazing! We were so pleased with how everything turned out. The cocktail hour was outside on the lawn with a view of the beach and the sunset, which was perfect. Maria in particular was incredibly helpful and patient with my countless questions in the months preceding the wedding and I can't thank her enough. Our guests raved at the food afterwards, many commenting that it was the best meal they have had at a wedding. We were even able to meet with the head chef Matthew O. beforehand and had a private consultation with him where he listened to our requests. Everyone from the wait staff, valets, and the assigned day of coordinator were so great to work with. I would definitely recommend them for your upcoming wedding.

Choosing the Tradewinds for our wedding was the best decision we ever made. Maria was our wedding coordinator and she really went above and beyond to help us make our day perfect. The reception and ceremony spot were absolutely beautiful. All of our guests commented on how great the food was (the best they've had at a wedding). It was such a fun and beautiful location! If you're looking for a wedding location in St. Petersburg, I wouldn't look anywhere else but the Tradewinds. Thank you Maria for everything!!!

Was absolutely amazing! The best part was my go to person, Maria Slater. I had so many questions throughout the process and she was so helpful, polite, and very prompt on getting back to me!!! She made it all possible for us!

We loved Tradewinds and it was the perfect place for our beach wedding. The only reason why I am not putting 5 stars is because the venue has a lot of additional charges they add and sort of nickle and dime you on that front. And when it came to the room rates, they wouldn't give us a good deal which we were told was partly because the time of year. Most guests stayed elsewhere because the rates were so high. But, Julie was great to work with and very helpful. We really loved the venue and everyone else loved the venue too. And the food was really good for "wedding food." :) They do know their stuff when it comes to keeping the wedding organized so would definitely recommend them and my hubby and I plan to go back for future visits :)

Planning our daughter's wedding at the TradeWinds Island Grand from out of town was easier than expected. The staff was very attentive to all our plans and questions. The venue was beautiful and the meal outstanding! Highly recommended!

There are not enough words to describe how amazing our reception was this past weekend at the Tradewinds. Everyone working there truly made our fairytale wedding a reality. I can't thank Julie and Maria enough for all of their hard work. From our tour of the venue to the day of the reception they were absolutely fantastic to work with! Their attention to detail and always going above and beyond for us truly made our day memorable. All of our guests could not stop complimenting the breath taking sunset background during the cocktail hour and are still raving about the delicious food. I could not have imagined having my reception anywhere else.