{"id":932,"date":"2025-12-01T01:39:32","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T01:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/remamerrick.com\/?p=932"},"modified":"2026-09-10T15:49:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T15:49:49","slug":"clearwater-courthouse-winter-wedding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepetitepieris.com\/?p=932","title":{"rendered":"Clearwater Courthouse Winter Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Seasonal-themed Elopement: Clearwater Courthouse Winter Wedding<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Clearwater Courthouse Winter Wedding Summary<\/span><\/h2>\n

Planning a winter elopement in the Tampa Bay area? A traditional courthouse wedding isn\u2019t your only option. You may not know that the Clearwater Courthouse creates a seasonal, winter-themed ceremony room each year \u2014 a festive Clearwater Courthouse Winter Wedding<\/strong><\/span> offered by the Pinellas Clerk\u2019s Office<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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In this article, I\u2019m sharing everything you need to know about this unique Clearwater courthouse wedding option<\/strong>, including dates, guest limits and marriage license details, including how to plan this cozy celebration. My hope is that this gives you a memorable, winter-inspired alternative to say \u201cI do\u201d with close family and friends.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Looking for a fun and unique place to have an elopement or mini-mony in Tampa Bay? The Pinellas Clerk\u2019s Office<\/strong> has created a whimsical Winter Wonderland Wedding Ceremony room<\/strong> inside the downtown Clearwater Courthouse<\/strong>. This seasonal little event popped up on The Petite Pieris’ Instagram’s<\/a> feed, and I couldn\u2019t resist sharing it with y\u2019all \u2014 especially if you\u2019re considering a simple, affordable, and magical courthouse wedding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Clearwater Courthouse Winter Wedding (What to Expect)<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What I love about this wintry enchantment is the cozy vibe and how casual and low-pressure the space feels. The Clearwater Courthouse always offers traditional (non-themed) ceremony rooms year-round, but from November 24, 2025, to January 30, 2026<\/strong>, they transform one of the rooms into a snowy, magical experience for couples wanting something more festive than the usual courthouse setting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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According to The Pinellas County Clerk’s Office (2005) press release,<\/a> the room becomes: \u201cA serene, snowy scene complete with whimsical winter d\u00e9cor and festive photo backdrops.\u201d If you\u2019re thinking about eloping or having a small mini-mony in Tampa Bay, I definitely suggest checking out this Winter Wonderland wedding option<\/strong>. Couples may bring up to 10 guests<\/strong>, including children. Kids even get to create a personalized ornament to hang on the courthouse\u2019s Winter Wonderland tree \u2014 a sweet tradition for future couples to enjoy. Winter Wonderland ceremonies are open to walk-ins<\/strong>, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A quick reminder: A valid marriage license<\/strong> is required before the ceremony. Marriage licenses in Florida are valid for 60 days<\/strong>, so your ceremony must take place before the expiration date listed. This is a perfect example of how a simple courthouse wedding can still feel intimate, meaningful, and festive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Quick Facts: Clearwater Courthouse Winter Wedding<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Type of Wedding<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Elopement or mini-mony<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Venue<\/span><\/h3>\n

Pinellas Clerk\u2019s Office, Clearwater Courthouse, 315 Court Street, Room 150, Clearwater, Florida 33756<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Dates Available<\/span><\/h3>\n

November 24, 2025 to January 30, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Lead Time<\/span><\/h3>\n

None \u2014 walk-ins welcome<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Guests<\/span><\/h3>\n

Up to 10 (children welcome)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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