Celebrate your love, with or without the horsepower, at one of Tampa’s most distinctive wedding venues, The Motor Enclave. Sure, we’ve got the ultimate backdrop for car lovers who aren’t afraid to show off their passion for motorsports, but this place is made for all couples who want their big day to be anything except ordinary.
Chrome and engine revs aren’t for everyone, and that’s the beauty of a venue that lets your personality lead the way. To help you keep stress levels low and excitement high, we’ve put together a handy wedding checklist that covers all the moving parts, plus a few insider tips from our team to help you cross the finish line in style.
12 Months Before: Securing Your Dream Venue
First things first: lock in your dream venue. If you’re a motorsports lover, it doesn’t get better than The Motor Enclave. From our 42,000 square foot Event Center to our 1.72-mile Formula 1-inspired track, we’ve got the space (and the wow factor) to make your wedding truly one-of-a-kind.
Schedule a tour to explore ceremony spots like the iconic Pirelli Pit Lane™ or our Event Center’s versatile, design-forward space. While we’ve got the motorsports cred, this venue isn’t just for gearheads. Weddings here go way beyond the track, with room for up to 1,200 seated guests and endless ways to customize it just the way you want. The Motor Enclave is where big ideas belong. All that’s left is to nail down the date before someone else gets there first.
9–10 Months Before: Building Your Wedding Team
Now it’s time to assemble your crew! This is the time to arrange a florist, your entertainment, and all other wedding-related vendors. Our dedicated wedding specialists will help you bring your vision to life, connecting you with top-tier wedding photographers and videographers and planning your menu with our exclusive gourmet caterer, Puff ‘n Stuff.
From vendor coordination to floor plans, our day-of coordinator is there to ensure your big day runs as smoothly as the perfect lap, so you can mark all those tasks on your wedding arrangements checklist as “done” and stay focused on the fun things (like cake tastings and playlist debates).
6–8 Months Before: Designing Your Celebration
With 6 short months to go, it’s all about the details! What kind of ceremony style are you dreaming of? Trackside and thrilling? Or elevated with sweeping views? No matter the choice, we’ll help you design the perfect layout.
From there, the rest is yours to play with: florals, décor, entertainment, and everything else that brings the day together. This is a great time to organize any signature cocktails, theme–related menu options, and design your wedding invites. Our venue is simply the canvas. You just bring the vision.
Want something extra? Think track tours, driving experiences, or even your very own mini car show. Why not go all out? Our venue makes space for the details that most places can’t!
3–5 Months Before: Finalizing Wedding Details
It’s 3 months out from your wedding, so it’s time to get into the nitty-gritty details. We’ll help you work out all those fine details on your wedding checklist. This includes a weather backup plan, a ceremony flow, vendor access, and any final venue logistics that need to be locked in.
Now is also the perfect time to map out your photoshoot locations (yes, Pit Lane™ makes a killer backdrop) and start planning an unforgettable grand entrance. Getaway car, anyone?
1-2 Months Before: Final Preparations and Guest Experience
It’s getting close to the big day now, so the next thing on your wedding checklist is to double-check the booking times and arrivals with your vendors. Creating information packages for your guests with venue and parking details is a good way to ensure everyone arrives on time and stress-free, especially if they are travelling longer distances.
We’ll confirm your event layout, check access points for specialty vehicles or surprise elements, and make sure the venue’s ready to deliver a seamless guest experience from arrival to last dance.
Wedding Week: Last-Minute Motorsports Magic
It’s go time! Wedding week can be a whirlwind, so take a breath and trust your plan. Run through your wedding planner checklist, confirm your final guest count, check the weather, and pack an emergency kit (just in case!).
And remember, our team’s here to help keep everything on track (literally) so you can focus on soaking in the moment.
Wedding Day: Checkered Flag to “I Do”
The big day is here! The moment you’ve been waiting for. Nerves are high, but your planning’s been solid, and our team is by your side every step of the way. We’ll manage the timeline, coordinate with vendors, and make sure your ceremony runs like clockwork.
Before the checkered flag waves and you speed off into married life, take a minute to soak it all in, snap some epic photos, and celebrate with your favorite people.
Post-Wedding: Extending the Celebration
The vows are said, the party’s over, and now it’s time to relive the magic. Share your favorite snaps across our stunning venue, send our heartfelt thank-you notes, and leave some love for your vendors.
Want to make The Motor Enclave part of your forever story? We’d love to help you celebrate your anniversary here year after year, no matter if it’s an intimate toast with your signature cocktails or a return to the track for a little thrill ride nostalgia.
