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Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo is a gorgeous wedding venue in Tampa, Florida. Whether you dream of getting married in a charming white chapel, an outside gazebo, underneath a statuesque old oak tree, or even on horseback, this space can help make all your wedding dreams come true! An authentic Central Florida dude ranch just one hour South of Orlando is the ideal destination for your special celebration.

Nestled on 1,700 beautiful acres, Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo features a variety of romantic wedding sites, affordable packages, facilities to suit any need, and comfortable accommodations for your guests. Let us take all the stress out of your wedding preparations as we handle every detail for your extraordinary day!

Services Offered

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo provides full-service amenities for your long-awaited day, including:

Wedding ceremony venue sites

Rehearsal dinner

Wedding reception sites and full-service catering

Fresh floral centerpieces

Entertainment

Wedding photographers

Wedding cake

Overnight accommodations for bridal party and wedding guests

The picturesque River Ranch Chapel can accommodate up to 200 guests and offers partners-to-be a beautiful and intimate ceremony site. In addition, Westgate River Ranch can provide a pastor, or you can arrange for your own official to conduct the wedding ceremony.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Campsite/Cabin
Farm/Ranch
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Server(s)
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
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Reviews of Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
4 Reviews
97% recommend it
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Weddingwire
4.9/5 4 reviews
Google
4.2/5 2383 reviews
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Ashley L. Sent on 05/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A dream come true!

The team at WestGateRiver a ranch were amazing. They made everything go incredibly smoothly. They are very experienced and have great suggestions and advice. They listen and truly want to create your dream wedding. Every last minute thoughts and needs were met! The all inclusive venue makes things so easy. Other than location, they handle food, entertainment, and the officiant. The whole ranch was such a peaceful and romantic place it was nearly impossible not to be captivated by the beauty of it all! My husband and I were so happy that it was so family and fur friendly! We had such an incredible time! We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful wedding. We are so happy we chose WestGate River Ranch.
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Riley W. Sent on 02/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Westgate Wedding

My husband and I recently got married at Westgate River Ranch, everything was fantastic from the extremely helpful and nice front desk staff down to every last wedding detail. The ladies at the front desk made our check in very easy and everyone was so helpful. Tammy from food and beverage planned our wedding and it was everything we could dream of. The food and beverage staff (Tammy, Rosa, and others who’s names I don’t know) helped make the wedding of our dreams without the stress.
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Beth B. Sent on 01/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A Wonderful Wedding for the New Year (2020)

River Ranch was a wonderful place to have our small wedding to kick of the new year. Tammy Straub, our wedding coordinator, made us feel she was planning a wedding for a member of her family. She was always available to answer our questions, and when our wedding party doubled in size a week before the wedding date, she seamlessly made sure that all the details involved with adding additional folks went off without a hitch. Our casual wedding dinner at the Smokehouse Grill was fabulous ( be sure not to miss the mac and cheese!). Eileen Lied, the manager, went over and above to make a very special table presentation for us that was a lovely surprise. The rodeo is a must as is dancing at the saloon! Be sure to to slow down and watch the horses, cows and buffalo grazing all around you, and the 100 year oaks - it will slow you down and most importantly, give you a few minutes to enjoy the wide open spaces of Florida cattle country.
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