The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch
Reviews for The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch
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The Venue is absolutley beautiful! My husband and I recently got married there on March, 24 2012 and had the wedding of our dreams! The Garden area is just spectacular and the venue is in a perfect location. Lucielle was very friendly, personable and listened/answered all of my questions (as a bride would have). Thank you to Lucielle and everyone at The Palmetto Club for making our dreams come true! I would most definatley recommend this venue!
Christina and Bobby Howse
GUEST




I loved having my ceremony and reception at the Palmetto Club. We had both ceremony and reception inside, but outside was beautiful for our pictures..LOVED IT. Lucille was there to answer any and all questions we had. I saw her at many bridal shows, always the same sweet person.
GUEST




The Palmetto Club was absolutely gorgeous especially at night because all the trees were lit up and the fountains were on! The staff was willing to go out of their way to make me happy! Everyone was blown away by how pretty the venue was! I was 150% satisfied!!
GUEST




I loved having my ceremony and reception at the Palmetto Club. Lucille was such a sweetheart to work with and helped us out every step of the way to make sure our day would be perfect. I would recommend the outside garden area for your ceremony because its always amazing and you don't have to do too much to make it look beautiful.
GUEST
GUEST




Having our intimate setting wedding at the Palmetto Club was perfect! We had a wonderful evening and the gardens were perfect for pictures. Everyone that they recommended was great also, they were very accomodating and reasonably priced.
GUEST




The palmetto club was awesome! The building is wonderful. The palmetto club actually gave us a list of vendors which was so helpful and every vendor we choose was on the list and was just amazing!
GUEST




This is a beautiful venue. Everything is in perfect condition and maintained well. The staff is professional and friendly. Everything went perfect and our wedding and reception was just as we had planned! Would reccomend this venue to anyone. All of my guest said is was the prettiest place that they had ever been to a wedding at.
GUEST




The Palmetto Club was fantastic to work with, and such a beautiful space to celebrate in. Our own decorations were minimal due to the classy look that already existed in the place and there wasn't one vendor I wanted to bring in for myself or idea that I was imagining that Palmetto Club shot down or did not allow. Everything went so smoothly. We even had a discounted price and all day to decorate since our reception was on a Friday night. My own sister is planning on holding her wedding reception there. I'd recommend it one thousand times over.
GUEST




The Palmetto Club is a beautiful location. We had our ceremony in the English style garden and an inside reception. The building is very lovely, with classy decor and lavish gardens. The bathrooms are unbelievably beautiful and clean!! It may be out of the way for some, but the surroundings make it totally worth the drive. They are also flexible in that you can hire any caterer you choose, although they do have a preferred vendors list if that's what you want. It's definitely worth checking out.
GUEST




Perfect place for our wedding. Ive seen hundreds of venues and this was the best place for us! Brand new looking, wedding was flawless. They were very flexible and just amazing to work with. Both Lucille and Tracey were quick to respond to any questions and really helped us. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married.
GUEST




The Palmetto Club is the very first reception hall welooked at when we started looking for a venue for our wedding, we check a few more options and at the end we ended where we begin. Its a beautiful property and I will recommend it to all the brides out there that are looking for a reception site where you can hire your own caterer and others vendors. You have it to yourself and its just like being in a hotel only all the guests are your guests, no potential wedding crashers.
GUEST




I had a great time at my wedding on 11/4/2011 and all my guests were extremely impressed with The Palmetto Club! It truly is the most gorgeous venue I have ever seen! We had our ceremony in the garden at sunset with the fountains and tree lights on (beautiful at night!) and our reception inside. Lucille and Emily were both very fast in responding to any questions or concerns I had, and during the event Marsha was very sweet as well. I cant wait to see all the photos we took!! :)
GUEST




The Palmetto Club is not only beautiful, but the staff is fantastic!!
GUEST




The Palmetto Club at Fishhawk was the perfect choice for my new husband and me. After we were bumped out of our date by our prior venue almost 4 months away from the wedding date we were given the Palmetto Club as an option by our wedding planner. The facility is absolutely beautiful!!! (Words really can not describe)Very little decor is needed which helped me stay in budget. I spoke with Lucille primarily and she was absolutely wonderful. Whether it was through e-mail or phone call, I received a response almost instantaneously. The only con, if I had to say something, would be the price (but you pay for what you get) and the fact you have some limitations on what you can do as far as rice throwing and what types of chairs you can use outside. Nothing major! 5-star facility!!!
GUEST




Prices are by the room, garden additional, brides/conference room is additional. Venue is very nice and staff is professional.
GUEST




Where do I begin about this beautiful Venue, I love the Palmetto Club in Fishhawk because it wasn't far from the church I married in and when I went to this beautiful place I expected to spend a ton of money. I booked my wedding and reception on a Thursday and even though some people thought I was crazy, believe it or not I paid a third of the price for a weekday. I could't believe how beautiful and secluded this location is, all of my guest loved how beautiful it looked and just how big it was compared to other venues in the Tampa/Brandon area. I was so happy with the venue and the service of the receptionist but the only thing that was hard to work with was the time, they close at 3pm so if you work its difficult. Another reason I loved the venue was I signed prior to the catering change, if you want the catering tied into the venue, this location is amazing.
GUEST




Lucille was extremely helpful, she was always available, and responded promptly when contacted. The venue was beautiful and the whole staff we worked with made our wedding a success.
GUEST




Was a beautiful sight for the ceremony outside and the reception inside. Only negative is that there is not enough lighting for the outside for the ceremony during the fall/winter season, and rehearsal times are not too flexible.
GUEST




They are a beautiful location and would recommend them to anyone who is looking for an garden wedding that has the reception venue on location.
GUEST




Palmetto is beautiful! It was the perfect place for our reception. They had alot of rules that limited some stuff. We were not allowed to throw rice, even the dissolvable kind. And our vendors were very rushed for setting up and tearing down because of the timerestrictions .
GUEST




The Palmetto Club is a gorgeous facility. I am very happy with their service. Everything was beautiful
GUEST




Beautiful location if you would like a nice garden wedding or event. Staff were very professional. Ov eral my experience was good, but I felt that the price may have been kind of steep. I say this because if you do not use their perfered vendor you will do a lot of out of pocket expenses (i.e. outdoor chairs) and for the price you pay that should be included. Overall they are a good location to have your wedding
Vendor response to review
Our preferred vendor is only a suggestion of wedding professionals we feel are top notch. We allow any licenced and insured caterer on property. Giving our brides the ultimate freedom of choice.
GUEST




Although The PC is a very beautiful venue the staff is not too helpful or flexible. Lucille was my contact person and when I emailed her she did always respond fast. However, everytime I tried meeting with her or going to the venue she was never there. I emailed her once to let her know if they would be open so that I can measure something for my sign in table. She stated they would be open but she would not be there, which was fine. Fast forward to the day that I get there and to my surprise they were not open. We were able to get in because fortunately when we arrived they were prepping for the primary election the next day. Had we shown up 15 minutes later it would have been a wasted drive. They let us bring stuff in 2 days before the wedding. They were having an event that day as well. My mom does not live in the same city and I was just showing her the property. I was showing her the ballroom at the last minute when Lucille very rudely said "Ok you have to leave now." We weren't bothering or getting in the way of anyone and I thought it was very unprofessional.
GUEST




The Palmetto Club is an absolutely stunning venue! It was the perfect size and perfect price for what we were looking for! We started our journey with one amazing consultant and then there seemed to be some shifts in the company and we had another consultant deal with us the rest of the way. This second lady did not really feel the need to connect with us and we had some issues with delayed communication. I believe the experience dealing with Palmetto Club would have been MUCH more enjoyable had we had a comfortable, personal consultant to deal with. It makes a world of a difference. However, the venue was spotless, gorgeous, and 100% ours for the day.




What a ripoff, I looked into this place, they had no evening time slots available and they are extremely over priced considering that this does not include anything but a empty room.
GUEST




I took months and months planning for my special day. Due to a lack of communication I was not told by the staff members of this venue, to request certain services. Because of the lack of communication and rude staff, I had what would have been the best day of my life turn into drama amoung my family and guests. I do not and would not recommend this venue to anyone at anytime.
Vendor response to review
The Palmetto club finds it incredibly unfortunate that you feel this way , and that your wedding day was anything less then expected. If at any-point in time you had expressed your needs, we happily would have done all we could to have met them. Because we are only the location, much is out of our control . What we can control, we always strive to do our very best . Having not been the manager of the facility at the time you booked , it is hard to say what went unprovided by The Palmetto Club. We sincerely hope that you have a happy marriage.
The Palmetto Club is a hidden gem! The exterior gardens are lovely and the interior spaces are modern, refined and so elegant. Lucille, the venue manager is so accommodating and her clients love her!
The Palmetto Club is a gorgeous location, and the staff is fabulous! They are attentive to brides and easy to work with as a fellow vendor, which makes the bride's day that much more perfect! With both indoor and outdoor options, a modern, sleek, and yet elegant site, it manages to feel roomy and intimate at the same time, and is the perfect backdrop to your personal wedding look. We love shooting there!
Lucille and her staff do a wonderful job maintaining both the facility and relationships with vendors. Our recent experience there was absolutely flawless. The room was perfectly set according to our layout and every area of the building was clean.
The Palmetto Club is one of the few Tampa Bay venues that we can count on for a perfect event experience for our clients.
It is also one of the loveliest off-premise catering facilities with its "country club" landscaping and swank interior. The ability for clients to bring in their own alcohol with our liquor liability insurance is also a PLUS.
We highly recommend The Palmetto Club to anyone wishing to hold a first class event in a first class facility.
The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch is one of our favorite venues! There are so many great places in and around this location for fantastic portrait backdrops. The staff is always friendly and helpful, which make the day run smooth. We are always so excited when we hear that The Palmetto Club at FishHawk ranch is where our client will be getting married.
Every inch of the Palmetto Club is breathtaking! They can accommodate events large and small, they also have a beautiful garden perfect for a wedding ceremony. Their professional staff is always a pleasure to work with.
As a professional DJ, my company and I have been working at The Palmetto Club since it opened up. This is one of those properties where you have many options depending on the type and size of your event. I would certainly recommend this property to anyone.
- Music On The Move DJ's
Beautiful and unique venue with amazing staff!
We love working at the Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch! Their ballrooms are absolutely beautiful and the courtyard is perfect for wedding ceremonies. Their staff members are also extremely friendly and helpful. A perfect wedding Venue!
The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch is a fantastic venue for weddings and events. The staff is accommodating and booking this venue has the ultimate perk - a blank slate to plan your wedding around great professionals like wedding planners, bar and beverage services and of course, great food from your preferred wedding caterer. This allows for each bride and groom to plan a fully customized wedding in an elegant setting. The outdoor garden is beautiful and the ballroom is magnificent. Check it out!
A hidden gem - in the back of Fishhawk Ranch, sits this little diamond. Having shot there multiple times, I enjoy The Palmetto Club. Plenty of space that can accommodate both large and small crowds - and you can easily adapt it to have any type of ambiance you are looking for. Clean, newer, with a brilliant courtyard, fountains and additional rooms for gathering. Plenty of on-site parking and away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
The Palmetto Club is like an oasis in the desert. On the way to the facility, I thought I was in the middle of nowhere and then all of a sudden this facility in the middle of a neighborhood. I was totally blown away when we got inside. This facility is beautiful! The staff was incredibly accommodating and we greatly appreciated working wtih them. If you are looking for a beautiful venue for your reception, you really need to check the Palmetto Club out!!!
About The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch
Congratulations on your engagement!
The Palmetto Club is a luxurious free standing special events facility located just southeast of Tampa near the Brandon Area, about eight miles from I-75. Your wedding should be all about you and that is why The Palmetto Club policy is that
Saturdays require a full facility rental. During the remainder of the week we can accommodate a more intimate number of people by dividing the ballrooms. Included with a full facility rental, you will have use of the Bridal Suite, the Garden/Veranda, and
the Grand Ballroom. A dance floor is also included, should you desire one. Our price range varies from $400 to $3,600, depending on the day of the week and size of the space needed. We can accommodate up to 350 people in the grand ballroom.
Included in your rental is the space you are renting, the tables and chairs, set up and take down according to your personalized layout. We can assist you with layout design and additional information to ensure a seamless coordination of entry,
set-up and exit. And we are always happy to answer the smallest of questions and help wherever we can.
Feel free to email me or call the office to set up an appointment, office hours 9-3 Monday through Friday.
Sincerely,
Lucille Hanson
Event Specialist
The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch
17004 Dorman Road
Lithia, FL 33547
(813)657-0062
(813)685-9640 fax
www.thepalmettoclub.com
FAQ for The Palmetto Club at FishHawk Ranch
Rentals if required
Before renting from an outside company please check with your caterer as some offer their own rentals and they sometimes have 3rd party agreements in place.
If renting items not supplied by the caterer please use a reputable rental company. The Palmetto Club will need to be advised of your rental company choice to ensure they will abide by club drop off and pick up restrictions.
Any type of delivery made to the Palmetto club will need to be pre approved. The Palmetto club will not be held liable for lost or undelivered items.
Any and all equipment including centerpieces, flowers, trash, etc. must be removed at the end of your event unless permission is prearranged with the Palmetto Club
Vendors with logistical and special load in requirements will need to speak with the palmetto club directly.
Garden Ceremonies
Please me mindful of your ceremony start time as is does get dark early at certain times of the year.
The garden is fairly well lit in the evening but we do advise you swing by one night to see the garden for yourself. This will help you determine if you will need to adjust your start time or add some additional lighting.
Site Visits
All site visits to the Palmetto Club should be conducted during normal business hours Monday-Friday from 9-3pm. Please call ahead to schedule these types of appointments to ensure the space you need to view will be available.
Entertainment
The client is responsible for ensuring the band or disc jockey is aware of the end time and plays the last dance at an appropriate time as to not go over the time frame. The client will be charged if the Dj/Band goes over the time frame. It is our suggestion that the last song be played no later than 11:15pm unless additional time has been prepaid. This is only a suggestion and you should discuss the break down time with your entertainer.
Only light background music will be permitted in the garden/veranda. Due to Hillsborough County Noise Ordinances all music in the garden/veranda must be terminated by 10pm
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