Breakfasts, brunches and lunches for wedding receptions are budget efficient. Plated dinners or are more expensive; however, they are often less expensive than receptions inside banquet halls at event venues or hotels.  Most of all, couples save the work and worry that goes into planning more elaborate gatherings, along with the expense of site fees and service fees (such as bar set up fees) that are charged at banquet halls and hotels.

The Central/South region includes a scattering of small towns with informal and formal restaurants.  A favorite fine dining seafood & steak restaurant is The Salt Rock Grill in Indian Shores.

Rather than a more formal setting, some couples prefer a casual cabana at Caddy’s Waterfront, Treasure Island or a courtyard gathering the Sea Breeze Grill, Redington Shore.

A wedding reception at restaurants cost less because private space or shared spaces are free with the purchase of food.  Some facilities offer separate, private or semi-private decks and rooms.  Sometimes couples choose to share their experience amongst other diners inside the dining room, reserving a portion of a restaurant.  The section is often separated by a cake table.  Our Wedding Concierges provide lists of cake companies.

Because some restaurants are closed during the day, some owners may offer to open their establishment for a private celebration.  The average duration for a restaurant reception is two hours, making yours a succinct event – just long enough to celebrate and just short enough to keep your budget low.

Celebrate your wedding without the stress and expense with a restaurant reception. Enjoy a hassle-free experience where you and your guests will be treated like royalty by attentive staff. Say goodbye to seating arrangements, decorations, and entertainment worries – leave it all to the professionals while you focus on making memories.