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Davis Islands Garden Club

4.6 ★★★★★ 224 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Tampa, Florida

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Event space with a gazebo that hosts weddings, and other special occasions.

Plan your tour

  • Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Phone (813) 251-3123
  • Website digclub.org — most venues book tours right on their site

The setting

The style of Davis Islands Garden Club in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🌊 Waterside Garden 7 mentions

“It's waterfront, has lots of greenery, there are many spots for photos, and it can be transformed to match any couples style and look for their wedding.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Davis Islands Garden Club — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🏷️ Outdoor Ceremony

“We had the ceremony outside, along with dancing under the patio and we ate inside, so the space is both indoor and outdoor.”

⛩️ Gazebo or Pergola 4 mentions

“The gazebo is perfect for a ceremony with photo opportunities at the beautiful garden spots along the waterside and the indoor reception is perfect for a small or larger gathering!”

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Fountain / Water Feature 5 mentions

“It's waterfront, has lots of greenery, there are many spots for photos, and it can be transformed to match any couples style and look for their wedding.”

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🏷️ Dance Floor

“I completely recommend renting the cushions if you plan to do your dance floor on the patio.”

Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 224 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 19 mentions

“The gazebo is perfect for a ceremony with photo opportunities at the beautiful garden spots along the waterside and the indoor reception is perfect for a small or larger gathering!”

📋 day-of coordination 5 mentions

“Day of the wedding, I was able to get inside to drop off everything for my coordinator and I thought I was supposed to get the keys at 10AM but no one ever showed up.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 2 mentions

“The gazebo is perfect for a ceremony with photo opportunities at the beautiful garden spots along the waterside and the indoor reception is perfect for a small or larger gathering!”

💵 great value 3 mentions

“Initially, I wanted to do the reception inside but my husband really wanted to do it outdoors and it was the best decision!”

From the reviews

I highly recommend Davis Islands Garden Club! The main selling points were the beautiful plants and trees, the waterfront, no vendor restrictions, and the fact that it’s a blank slate! We were able to bring in all of our own vendors and decor, which allowed us to transform the space into exactly what we wanted.

★★★★★ — Brianna, Jan 2020

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue for our wedding! The location was exactly as I envisioned—dreamy, romantic, and surrounded by a stunning garden with a beautiful waterfront view. Amber was incredibly patient and responsive, handling all my questions and countless emails with ease.

★★★★★ — Ireana, Jul 2024

My daughter’s small wedding ceremony was at the DIGC in October 2024. We couldn’t have been happier with the way things turned out! Amber did the planning and executed our vision perfectly. She was collaborative, responsive and kind. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Janet, Jan 2025

Wedding & Event Planner review here: absolutely love this venue! They are flexible with allowing outside vendors for my clients to have options and give plenty of time for setup/event/breakdown. This location is absolutely beautiful overlooking the water with a beautiful gazebo ceremony.

★★★★★ — Kasey, Oct 2025

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Getting married at Davis Islands Garden Club

Davis Islands Garden Club comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Corporate events & private parties at Davis Islands Garden Club

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Davis Islands Garden Club — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find Davis Islands Garden Club

81 Columbia Dr, Tampa, FL33606

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