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Located adjacent to Tampa Bay’s most upscale mall, the Renaissance Tampa International Plaza is a hidden gem of a wedding venue offering modern flair and contemporary decor that brings together its vibrant surroundings for both indoor and outdoor celebrations. While the Renaissance Tampa boasts a traditional ballroom, we chose to highlight the hotel’s unique and...
Erica and Tyler’s outdoor waterfront Sarasota wedding featured a luxurious silver and ivory color palette with hints of periwinkle. Their outdoor wedding ceremony dazzled under the natural light beneath the Florida palms. The couple hired Sarasota wedding photographer Cat Pennenga Photography to capture all of the details of their special day. “The Ritz-Carlton has...
Tampa Bay Wedding in the Woods | Land O’ Lakes Wedding Janet and Mason’s outdoor, Land O’ Lakes wedding featured a secluded rustic setting, elegant chandeliers and candlelit centerpieces. “We both love the outdoors, so our ceremony was literally in the woods and the aisle was lined with pine trees,” the bride explained. The Lutz couple...
Rustic, Light Blue & Pink Outdoor Tampa Bay Wedding | Cross Creek Ranch Four months after Rosalie and Eben got engaged at Disney, the tied the knot with an intimate Tampa Bay wedding. “We knew we wanted a short engagement,” the bride explained. “We only had 60 guests; a small wedding worked better for us,...
Rustic Wedding in Tampa Bay – Cross Creek Ranch Wedding Venue Tara and Cass’ rustic wedding at the all-inclusive Cross Creek Ranch wedding venue in Tampa Bay featured elegance, style and romance. I’m probably a little partial to loving this wedding as Tara is a personal friend, but everything from the flowers in her hair to...
Danielle and Malik’s South Tampa wedding featured an outdoor garden ceremony overlooking one of the most iconic backdrops in Tampa Bay. The Houston couple channeled a chic and romantic style for their celebration and were beyond grateful to be able to celebrate with 150 of their favorite people mere weeks before Coronavirus changed the world....
Molly and Ahmy’s romantic Ybor City wedding featured an outdoor ceremony and tented reception, wooden decor elements, and natural hues of greens and blues with pops of citrus accents. The Tampa couple was fortunate to host 150 of their closest friends and family, just before the onset of COVID-19, in a beautiful and historic outdoor...
Martha and Michael’s Sarasota wedding embodied rustic elements reflective of their relaxed lifestyle along with chic details to elevate their hometown celebration. To complement their fall date, the Bradenton couple chose an autumnal color palette of saturated wine hues and elegant pops of gold. “Our wedding theme was rustic/chic. I chose it because of the...
Amanda and Chris’ Sarasota wedding embodied a whimsical garden fairytale with serene views of the water, rustic decor, and a pale pink and green succulent color palette. “When searching for inspiration on Pinterest, most of the ideas I pinned, fell under the categories of floral, romantic, and bohemian weddings,” the bride explained. “I really liked...
Beth and Ben’s whimsical Bradenton wedding was a vision of modern-day beauty with charming rustic details, loads of personality, and a gorgeous color palette of dusty blue, gray and white. “Our wedding theme was elegant, with subtle hints of rustic charm,” the bride shared. “We chose this theme to keep the ambiance airy and...
Lauren and Max’s elegant, outdoor Palm Harbor wedding was a vision of rustic southern charm with romantic gold details and candlelit lantern centerpieces. When it came to choosing her vendors, the bride visited Marry Me Tampa Bay which provided her with all the recommendations she needed to plan her wedding. “I was so lucky...
Michelle and Ben’s waterfront Sarasota wedding didn’t skip a beat when it came to capturing a timelessly elegant ambiance reminiscent of an old time movie. Combining a neutral color palette with whimsical decor, the bride and groom perfectly nailed their vision. “I’ve always been inspired by timeless movies such as White Christmas. From a...
Alex and Alex’s romantic Brooksville wedding embodied a rustic chic ambiance with elegant details and stunning outdoor ceremony. “We didn’t have a specific theme, however, I would describe our wedding as classic elegance,” the bride shared. “With Alex being a huge Florida State Seminoles fan and alumni, we picked a color palette of burgundy,...
Vivienne and Anthony’s outdoor Inverness wedding embraced their nature-filled surroundings by capturing an elegant, rustic theme and abundant natural lighting. The bride and groom’s choice for venue offered an open and airy atmosphere perfect for celebrating with friends and family. Sticking to her rustic-chic theme, the bride tied together sparkling chandeliers, modern lantern centerpieces and...
Katie and Tyler’s rustic Plant City wedding was the epitome of whimsical garden elegance with fresh florals, elegant centerpieces, and charming details. The bride and groom’s vision came to life with a romantic color palette of navy blue, cranberry, and gold, perfect for their fall nuptials. “If I had to describe our venue it would...
Katie and Nick’s elegant Sarasota area wedding complemented their historic venue perfectly with sweet personal touches and sparkling views of Manatee River. With signature cocktails and a late night delivery from Chick-fil a, this romantic celebration was everything the bride and groom had envisioned. “Our wedding theme included warm, romantic, earthy tones with pops...
Rocio and Carlos’ downtown St. Pete wedding was a vision of old Spanish charm with a sweet outdoor ceremony surrounded by an open bamboo garden. Choosing a color palette of royal blue and white, the bride and groom perfectly captured the serene waters of the Caribbean Sea. “The inspiration for our wedding was Old San...
Krystal and Edward’s rustic Plant City wedding captured the outdoor charm perfectly with a soft, spring color palette and gorgeous modern decor. The bride always envisioned getting married outside amongst a canopy of oak trees, but never imagined how picturesque a barn Spring wedding could be. “Our wedding was rustic and elegant with lots of florals!...
Olivia and Aaron’s outdoor Tampa Bay wedding incorporated the significance of their Cinco De Mayo celebration with a Mexican themed cocktail hour complete with tacos, margaritas and their love for the number five! “Our theme was soft and romantic. My wedding design came from wanting a timeless feel with a touch of modern color. Mixing...
Aphrodite and Nick’s Tampa wedding combined their love of rustic elements with elegant details in a beautiful garden setting, complemented by a blue and silver color palette. “I love wood signage and that cozy rustic feel, so our ceremony contained more of the rustic décor. Our reception fell more under the elegance category with...
Kim and Kyle’s Siesta Key Beach wedding featured a romantic, ethereal theme with lush greenery and a soft color palette that complemented the bride and groom’s beautiful destination nuptials. “We truly wanted a celebration where we not only came together in marriage, but our families came together as well, and we definitely succeeded,” the...
Alexandra and Matthew’s destination Sarasota wedding exuded a luxurious theme with timeless details that embodied what the couple envisioned for their wedding day. “We love the classic elegance of hotels such as the Breakers, that incorporate minimalist floral arrangements, muted colors, and classic décor to accent the existing structure,” the bride explained. “We did not utilize...
Catina and Hays’ navy, marsala, blush and gold Florida wedding was a vision of rustic elegance with candlelight and romantic florals for their reception and a beautiful farm landscape as the backdrop of their ceremony. “We live in Punta Gorda, Florida but chose Lake Placid as the location for our wedding,” the bride shared....
Courtney and Tommy’s waterfront South Tampa wedding featured a southern inspired theme with shades of blue, ivory and metallic accents. Creating the perfect ambiance for their outdoor ceremony and reception, Tampa wedding planner Staci Mandikas of UNIQUE Weddings and Events helped the couple create a timeless look that would complement their gorgeous Mediterranean-style wedding...
Inspired by the scenic outdoors of this private property in Tampa Bay, this whimsical styled wedding shoot embodied a lush and opulent setting. Tampa Bay wedding photographer Christina Maldonado shared with us her vision for this gorgeous, magical wedding collaboration with Amazingly Creative Events. “With the organic environment we played off of the idea...
Marry Me Tampa Bay editor, Anna Coats, created Marry Me Tampa Bay in 2012 to showcase the area's best local weddings and vendors. She has been featured as a wedding expert on the national talkshow Daytime, Fox13, ABC Action News, Great Day Tampa Bay, and Bay News 9 (now Spectrum).
