Bianca and Brad
The Tampa EDITION
“We would describe our theme and wedding inspiration as truly from the season of spring. We wanted it to be super fresh, colorful yet still polished.
The colors were white, pink, peach, purple, and green. I chose these colors for spring and to give some pop.”
-The Bride
Bianca and Brad’s luxurious downtown Tampa wedding channeled the soft pastel hues of springtime along with an abundance of flora and chic gold accents. The local bride and groom hosted their closest 123 friends and family for an elegant March celebration set in a sophisticated four-star Florida hotel.
“One way our wedding was unique was that we had our sweet baby girl, Lily, before having our wedding,” the bride reminisced. “We eloped in December, had Lily in June, and had our wedding in March. It was so special to have Lily a part of my special day; it was something I will cherish forever, and I can’t wait to share our story with her!”
The Proposal
“We went to Sunset Beach to have a picnic. It was such a beautiful day out. I was pregnant, so we picked up some sparkling cider, and it was truly so special. After the engagement, we ate at The Bistro and celebrated!”
The Bach Party & Honeymoon
“I hosted my bachelorette party in Rosemary Beach (30A); I absolutely love it out there! The beach is stunning, the shopping is amazing, and it’s so peaceful and quiet. I would go back again and again.
We did a mini-moon on a cruise (Great Stirrup Cay and Cozumel). We have plans for a long European trip, but having a one-year-old can make planning a little tough! The cruise was great.”
The Inspiration
“We would describe our theme and wedding inspiration as truly from the season of spring. We wanted it to be super fresh, colorful yet still polished.
The colors were white, pink, peach, purple, and green. I chose these colors for spring and to give some pop to the venue.”
The Experience
“The most important elements were the music and the menu. Being Hispanic, it was important that we incorporated music for my side of the family. We are also super into food, so from the passed canapés to the dessert, we wanted it to feel super intentional and well thought out. We really leaned into picking food items that were tasty, but also complemented our wedding during spring.
The most memorable moments were everyone on the dance floor, the ceremony, and all of the speeches; they meant so much to me. I love to dance, so everyone being on the dance floor was super important. The ceremony was beautiful and exchanging our vows was such a special moment for us.”
Which vendors really exceeded your expectations?
Barb Oehlerking of Artistry Designs Group and Ailyn La Torre of Ailyn La Torre Photography. Barb truly was one of a kind to work with, and she truly went above and beyond. We had some surprises at the wedding from her that made my day even more special. Ailyn La Torre was also one of a kind, too. She was so timely with each photo, made sure we stayed on time, and lifted so much weight off my shoulders while taking photos.
What advice would you give to other Tampa couples?
Have fun! Planning a wedding can be stressful at times, but the end result is well worth it. Fully immerse yourself in the planning and enjoy it; I would relive my wedding over and over again!
