The Floridian Social

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Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests

About this venue

Nestled in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, FL, The Floridian Social is a historic wedding venue designed for vibrant, unforgettable celebrations. 100+ year old architectural details meet luxurious modern amenities, creating a timeless, sophisticated backdrop for your big day. Our space comfortably accommodates weddings of nearly any size, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations of up to 300 guests. The main ballroom - renowned for its stunning architecture and pristine art-deco bar - offers a versatile layout with ample room for dining, dancing, and mingling beneath high ceilings and a spacious stage. All event space is indoor and climate-controlled. Our dedicated team offers comprehensive event planning assistance from first inquiry to last dance. State-of-the-art AV equipment ensures seamless entertainment, speeches, and every key moment of the night runs smoothly. Contact our team today to check availability and start bringing your vision to life!

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-350

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Industrial Spaces
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
687 Central Ave Saint Petersburg, FL 33701, St Petersburg, FL 33701

Our event spaces

Alexander Ballroom

Offering Elegant Ceremonies and Joyful Receptions

The Alexander Ballroom features a built-in stage perfect for grand entrances, live entertainment, or heartfelt toasts, surrounded by plush VIP booths and rich velvet banquettes that invite guests to lounge in style. At the heart of the room, a stunning full oval bar keeps the energy flowing, while overhead, shimmering disco balls and a dramatic theatre-style ceiling set the tone for an elevated, high-impact experience.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Alexander Ballroom

Offering Elegant Ceremonies and Joyful Receptions

The Alexander Ballroom features a built-in stage perfect for grand entrances, live entertainment, or heartfelt toasts, surrounded by plush VIP booths and rich velvet banquettes that invite guests to lounge in style. At the heart of the room, a stunning full oval bar keeps the energy flowing, while overhead, shimmering disco balls and a dramatic theatre-style ceiling set the tone for an elevated, high-impact experience.

Guest capacity

Up to 300 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Available services that can be provided by The Floridian Social

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Transportation
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - paid
  • Valet - paid

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Chiavari Chairs
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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Yes! We offer everything from professional valet service to dedicated parking lot rentals and local self-park options.
All events are based on a 4hr duration, plus 3hr for set up and 1hr post event cleanup.
• Full event setup and teardown • Tables + chairs + built in decor, dance floor, and disco balls • 2 Luxurious Full Bars + customizable bar packages • Customizable 16' x 24' stage • Professional sound system with in-house AV technician • Large AV screen for presentations or media • Lux color-changing lighting • Digital photo booth + our iconic outdoor marquee • Dedicated event planning support + venue manager • Two private green rooms / VIP dressing rooms
Absolutely! Our ballroom and mezzanine offer a variety of layouts to fit your vision. We specialize in beautifully designed seated dinners with plenty of room for dancing. Once the ceremony concludes, our team can seamlessly transition the room behind the curtain while your guests enjoy a classic cocktail hour. When the curtain opens, your reception is ready to go — creating a beautiful reveal and allowing you to enjoy both your ceremony and reception in one stunning venue.
Absolutely! While you're welcome to personalize the space, The Floridian Social already has plenty built in. Our historic architecture, Art Deco details, lounge furniture, and signature black-and-white checkered tile create a beautiful backdrop without requiring extensive rentals. Our lounge furniture can create an elevated outdoor-living-room feel, and our checkered tile doubles as a dance floor! Additional florals, candles, or other décor is always welcome pending venue approval.
The Floridian Social was originally imagined as a concert venue, and previously hosted public and ticketed programming. As of 2026, we have transitioned to an exclusively private-events model, with built-in concert level sound and lighting at no additional charge to our clients. Today, our focus is on weddings, galas, corporate events, private celebrations, and other luxury private events. We do occasionally work with outside event partners and vendors, but The Floridian Social does not operate as a public restaurant, bar, or ticketed concert venue.
Yes! Rehearsal date + time depends on the venue's event schedule and availability surrounding your wedding date, however a 2-hour rehearsal is built into your venue rental at no additional charge.
Absolutely! With our concert-venue roots, The Floridian Social offers state-of-the-art sound, lighting, lasers, and A/V, (all included in our standard venue rental rate) plus incredible entertainment partnerships. We can accommodate DJs, live bands, aerial performances with our built-in rigging, and even approved fire performances. Our team coordinates production, staging, power, load-in, and technical requirements to bring your entertainment vision to life.
Our standard payment schedule requires 50% of the venue rental fee + signed agreement in order to secure your date, with the remaining venue rental fee balance to be paid 30 days in advance of the event, and final remaining invoice payment due 14 days prior to the event.
Yes. Our event agreements include applicable service and administrative fees, which are clearly outlined in your proposal and contract. We believe in transparent pricing, so you'll know the applicable fees and payment requirements before securing your date.
We do it all! Our in-house planning team can work alongside you and your wedding planner to customize as much or as little as you'd like. We have partnerships for specialty rentals, linens, and décor, plus unique activations like our champagne skirt with a showgirl, cigar rollers, 360 Glam Cam, interactive entertainment, and more. Tell us your vision — or let us surprise you!

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