The Poynter Institute
Wedding venue in Saint Petersburg, Florida
About The Poynter Institute
The Poynter Institute offers wedding rentals at its downtown St. Petersburg campus, with indoor and outdoor options. The atrium-style lobby and outdoor patio overlook a reflecting pool and marina, and the garden or yard is described as a ceremony option. The building features mahogany woodwork, Italian marble floors and natural light. The campus has nine event rooms for groups of 6 to 200; the Great Hall, with 2,139 square feet and a floor-to-ceiling view of Bayboro Harbor, is used for dinner receptions and social functions. Wedding rentals include up to eight hours of exclusive facility use, and vendors have access to a servery room and catering kitchen.
The facts
- Guests
- 6–200 guests
- Price
- From $3,000
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Poynter Institute
- Website: poynter.org/office-space-event-rentals
- Phone: (727) 821-9494
- Address: 801 3rd St S
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