Venue Oakdale Farm is a privately owned farm and garden estate in the New Tampa area, offering a rural Florida wedding experience within easy reach of the city. Ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss shade the ceremony lawn, while a refurbished historic barn and outdoor pavilion provide flexible reception options for up to 200 guests. The farm's natural wildflower meadows, garden beds, and mature tree canopy provide an abundance of natural décor that reduces floral costs while elevating the photographic quality of every shot. An on-site bridal cottage, outdoor string-light canopy, and built-in fire pit add to the venue's rustic-romantic character. Venue Oakdale Farm works with an open caterer list and provides flexible rental windows.
Best seasons to marry here
Plan your day here
When are you getting married?
Pick a day and I'll work out the light for it — sunset here, when golden hour opens, and the ceremony time that puts you inside it.
Planning your timeline
| Month | Sunset | Ceremony | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:55 PM | 3:55 PM | 2.7″ |
| February | 6:20 PM | 4:20 PM | 2.2″ |
| March | 7:37 PM | 5:37 PM | 3.0″ |
| April | 7:53 PM | 5:53 PM | 2.7″ |
| May | 8:11 PM | 6:11 PM | 3.0″ |
| June | 8:26 PM | 6:26 PM | 7.9″ |
| July | 8:27 PM | 6:27 PM | 8.2″ |
| August | 8:08 PM | 6:08 PM | 8.8″ |
| September | 7:34 PM | 5:34 PM | 7.7″ |
| October | 7:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 2.9″ |
| November | 5:37 PM | 3:37 PM | 2.0″ |
| December | 5:36 PM | 3:36 PM | 2.6″ |
Sunset times are calculated for this venue's coordinates, shown in EDT for the 15th of each month in 2026. Golden hour is the 60 minutes before sunset. The ceremony start is my rule of thumb — about 2 hours before sunset, so a short ceremony and family photos still leave the two of you in golden light. Adjust it to your own timeline. Average temperatures and rainfall are NOAA 1991–2020 normals from TAMPA BAY AREA WFO, 10.3 miles away.
Amenities & Inclusions
Catering
Open vendor policy
Bar / Alcohol
BYOB with licensed bartender
Music Curfew
10:00 PM
Rental Hours
12 hrs included
Vendors
None
Rain Backup Plan
Full barn coverage
Hurricane Season Note
June–November; barn provides shelter; outdoor areas vulnerable
Verify Before You Book
Verify current booking calendar and farm event policies
Rob Craven
Lead Photographer
Sunset Direction
West-facing meadow; beautiful golden hour light
Shade Coverage
Extensive tree canopy and barn
Best Shots & Hidden Gems
Wildflower meadows, oak tree canopy ceremony arch, rustic barn interior with string lights, farm pond reflections
6304 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL
Parking
Large on-site gravel lot
Nearest Airport
Tampa International Airport (TPA) · 22 mi
Guest Hotels
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East, Marriott Riverview, WoodSpring Suites Brandon
