Crowned By Thorns Events

05/13/2026

✨ We took a year off of wedding planning and we’ve still been nominated again THIS YEAR by surprise!❤️😍🔐

Vote exclusively with the link in our bio or below!
https://tampabaybestofthebest.com/vote/

✨ WE’RE OFFICIALLY NOMINATED ✨

We are beyond honored to announce that Crowned by Thorns Events has been nominated for 🌹 Tampa Bay Best of the Bay 2026 🌹 under the Wedding Planner category!

This nomination means so much to us because every event, every setup, every wedding, and every detail is created with passion, elegance, and love. Thank you to every client, supporter, family member, and friend who has supported our journey. 🖤✨

If you’ve ever loved our work, attended one of our events, referred us, or supported our business in any way, we would truly appreciate your vote!

✨ You can vote daily under the Wedding Planner category here:
Vote for Crowned by Thorns Events

Thank you for helping us continue turning visions into timeless celebrations. 🌹👑

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04/06/2026

✨ Everything I am is because of HIM! Thank you Jesus! 🎀✝️❤️✨🌸

03/22/2026

✨ Beautiful casket spray designed and created by

Partner with Crowned By Thorns Events for your floral services today!

03/19/2026

✨ The joy I get from creating custom floral arrangements lights me up every time. Perfect, carefully intricate floral arrangements for weddings, specials events, parties, occasions, celebrations, corporate events, anniversaries, engagements and MORE! 🌈🦄🎈

03/19/2026

Who’s ready for this party set up?

03/17/2026

03/15/2026

One year ago we said “I Do” with Jaz & Norman! 😍 Happy Anniversary to the beautiful, classy couple we adore!
🖤🤍🖤🤍

Wishing you 2 nothing but love, peace, happiness & God’s best! ✌️🙏 &

Wedding planning & day of coordination 😘

03/15/2026

I can’t believe 3 years have passed! Happy Anniversary to the amazing Marty + Marisol! ❤️

Wedding planning + Day of Coordination 👍

03/06/2026

Tampa Wedding Swap

Venue Availability List – Organized by Proximity to Cross Creek Ranch (Dover)

Following the sudden closure of Cross Creek Ranch in Dover, Florida, venues across Tampa Bay and surrounding counties stepped forward to assist displaced couples. The venues below have indicated availability, flexibility, or special accommodations.

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📍 CLOSEST TO CROSSArmature Works EventsNCH
Dover / Plant City / Lithia / Seffner

Almost Heaven Farmt

Dover
• Capacity: 122 guests

📞 813-453-5266
📞 813-501-5126

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Southern Magnolia Venue

Plant City
• Capacity: up to 299 guests
• Climate controlled venue

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Happy Hearts Barn

Plant City

• Capacity: 150 guests
• Indoor barn + outdoor ceremony lawn
• Overnight accommodations for 24 guests

📞 813-921-3299
📧 [email protected]

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Knights Manor Farm

Plant City

• Capacity: 200 guests

📞 813-434-3765

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The Barn at Crescent Lake

Plant City

• Capacity: 200 gueTeam House Tampaarnatcrescentlake.com
📞 813-486-2731

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Larson Family Farm

Plant City

• Capacity: 100 guests
• Indoor A/C + covered outdoor space

📞 813-478-4738

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Lithia Acres

Lithia

• Capacity: 175 guests

📞 813-545-7228
📧 [email protected]

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Cypress Creek Event Venue

East Hillsborough

• Capacity: 150 guests
• March & April availability

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The Sparrow Barn

Plant CiSpartan Manorle to assist displaced couples

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E&E Family Farm

Seffner

• Capacity: up to 100 guests

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📍 BRANDON / RIVERVIEW AREA

Elevate Events & Catering Venue

Brandon

• Capacity: 100 seated guests
• Indoor venue

📞 813-419-3488
🌐 elevateeventsvenue.com

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Celebrations Venue Brandon

Brandon

• Capacity: 87 guests

📞 8Joyce Ballroom celebrationsvenue.com

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The Event Gallery

Riverview / BrBoca Ciega Ballroomr event venue
• Ceremony + receTradewinds Resort
The Regent

Riverview

Large ballroom venue

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📍 TAMPA

Del Favero Oasis

6605 Gant Rd
Tampa

• Wedding venue
• Bridal suite & restrooms
• All-inclusive packages available

Special Offer:
$500 off inclusive package for couples affected by the Cross Creek closure

📞 813-802-8398
📧 [email protected]
🌐 delfaverooasis.com

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Armature Works Events

Tampa

Spaces Available:

Rooftop 220
• Ceremony + reception
• Up to 50 guests

The Theater + Social Hall
• Indoor reception
• Up to 125 guests

The Gathering + Social Room
• Indoor venue
• 130–500 guests

📧 sarah@armatuSouthern Magnolia Venueuse Public Studio

Hyde Park

• Capacity: 200 guests

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Knights Manor Farmt

Downtown Tampa

• Capacity: 200 guests

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WellswThe Barn at Crescent Lake• Capacity: 150 guests
• Tables & chairs included
• Outside food & alcLithia Acres

🌐 wellswoodcivic.com

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Team House Tampa

🌐 teamhousetampAlmost Heaven Farmin Tampa Waterside

Downtown Tampa

• Capacity: 200-250 guests
E&E Family [email protected]

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DCypress Creek Event VenueWestshore Plaza Unit A10

• Capacity: 150 guests
• Indoor venue
• Dance floor, stage, lighting

📞 813-603-0831

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Tampa Firefighters Museum

Event venue rental

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Epicurean Hotel – Autograph Collection

South Tampa

• Capacity:
120 outdoor
80 indoor

📧 [email protected]

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Ybor City Museum

• Outdoor venue
• Capacity up to 220 guests

📧 [email protected]

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The Italian Club

Ybor City

Historic venuThe BARNyard Wedding Venuertan Manor

New Port Richey

HistorKnotted Roots On The Lake spaces

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📍 ST PETE / CLEARWATER

Station House

Downtown St Pete

• Capacity: 120 guests

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Studio 131 Weddings & Events

Largo

• Capacity: 100 guests

📞 727-383-1979

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Joyce Ballroom

Clearwater

• Capacity: 60-200 guests

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Boca Ciega Ballroom

Ballroom venue

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Tradewinds Resort

St Pete Beach

• Capacity: up to 400 guests

📞 727-363-2285

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East Bay Country Club

Clearwater

• Capacity: 250 guests

📞 727-584-7111

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Palm Harbor Parks & Recreation

Palm Harbor

White Chapel & Harbor Hall

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📍 POLK COUNTY

Blue View Barn at Whitehead’s Blueberry Farm

Winter Haven

• Capacity: 144 guests

📞 863-295-0020

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Country Club of Winter Haven

• Capacity: 170 guests

📞 863-324-6666

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Still Creek Farm

Lakeland

• Capacity: 125 guests

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📍 HERNANDO COUNTY

The LThe Red Barn at Bushnellll

• Capacity: 120 guests

📞 727-428-4716

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Saxon Manor Weddings

Brooksville

• Capacity: 200 guests

📧 [email protected]

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The Barn on Heartland Farm

Brooksville

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📍 SARASOTA / BRADENTON

ALEUR Event Collective

Sarasota

• Capacity: 250 guests

📧 [email protected]

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Worthington for Events

Ellenton

• Capacity: 160-200 guests

📞 941-713-1209

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The Retreat Sarasota

• Capacity
110 indoor
500 outdoor

📞 941-417-4841

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Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

Bradenton

• Capacity: up to 400 guests

📞 941-216-3468

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Elía Weddings & Events Venue

• Capacity: 350 guests

📞 941-722-9055

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Celebrations Venue Sarasota

• Capacity: 136 guests

📞 941-999-8909

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📍 SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

Starling Ranch Barn on the Lake

Fort Meade

• Capacity: 175 guests

📞 863-287-5703

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King’s Crossing Barn & Farm

Arcadia

• Capacity: 200 guests

📞 941-979-2011

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Blue Horseshoe Ranch & Venue

Ona

• Capacity: 200 guests

📞 352-242-8485

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Magnolias on the Bay

Manasota Key

• Intimate events up to 50 guests

📧 [email protected]

01/27/2026

Wow! I can’t believe it’s been just about 10 years in business! I’m so grateful for my clients and the impact we have been able to create throughout Tampa Bay, Tallahassee and beyond! ❤️✨ Cheers to more amazing events! 🍾

Since our origination we have added on two lines of business

We have also serviced celebrities like and x +

Let’s go 2026! 🎀❤️🪩

01/01/2026

Welcome to 2026.

As we step into a new year, we do so with gratitude for every client, collaborator, and community member who trusted us with their vision in 2025. Last year was filled with growth, creativity, meaningful milestones, and unforgettable moments—and we are deeply thankful for the opportunity to serve.

In 2026, our commitment remains the same:
to deliver excellence, intentional design, and professional solutions rooted in integrity, creativity, and results. Whether we are transforming spaces into memorable experiences or supporting businesses and individuals behind the scenes, our focus is on impact, precision, and purpose.

This year, we look forward to:
• Elevating events with thoughtful design and seamless ex*****on
• Providing strategic, reliable professional services that help our clients grow
• Building lasting partnerships grounded in trust and quality
• Continuing to innovate while staying true to our values

Thank you for being part of our journey. We are excited for what’s ahead and honored to create, support, and serve alongside you in 2026.

Here’s to a year of growth, clarity, celebration, and success.