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…
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…
Brenden and Valerie’s European inspired Sarasota wedding featured a travel theme and a Mediterranean color palette of cobalt blue and dusty sage. “The inspiration for our wedding theme was our travels in Europe and around the world together. We both were stationed in England, where we met, and were able to take many memorable…
When there is a Tampa Bay wedding venue with a stunning outdoor setting, we just have to show it off! The Marry Me Tampa Bay editorial staff partnered with Southern Plantation Oasis and Exquisite Events to create this vibrant pink and purple wedding styled shoot. Located just north of Tampa in Lutz, Southern Plantation Oasis, the…
Backyard Tampa Wedding | Outdoor Ceremony & Reception Location Haley and Max’s intimate backyard Tampa wedding featured a beautiful outdoor ceremony followed by a rose, green and gold colored reception. “We wanted a natural, relaxed outdoor wedding,” the bride explained. “I love plants, like succulents, and my dress was a light rose color which went…
Elegant Outdoor Downtown St. Pete Wedding | Vinoy Renaissance Samantha and Ryan’s downtown St. Pete wedding was classic and elegant, with their venue’s outdoor courtyard providing a romantic backdrop for a beautiful garden ceremony, followed by a shimmering ballroom reception. With their dream venue booked, the couple hired St. Petersburg wedding planner Parties A La Carte to…
Outdoor Sarasota Wedding | Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast Wedding Jennifer and Travis’ Sarasota area wedding featured a charming low-country theme, soft pastel color palette and a breathtaking outdoor reception. “There is something so appealing to me about low-country landscapes. Our wedding transported me to South Carolina, but still gave me the bits of Florida…
Outdoor Sarasota Wedding | The Ringling Museum Wedding Laura and Martin’s outdoor Sarasota wedding featured romantic, elegant rustic decor and a color palette of orange, yellow and pink with greenery accents. “We had a very rustic theme: lots of reclaimed wood signage and spring florals with a ton of greenery. We live in Bradenton on…
Outdoor, Tampa Garden Wedding | Palmetto Club Wedding Tatiana and Joey’s elegant Tampa garden wedding featured colors of ivory, grey, blush, deep fig and details of gold. “I am a wedding calligrapher and florist, so the details were so important to me,” the bride shared. “We wanted our ceremony to feel like we were in…
Outdoor, Tampa Garden Wedding | Palmetto Club Wedding Chelsea and Chris’ garden Tampa Bay wedding featured a romantic, outdoor ceremony with rustic elements to bring together their bright and airy, spring time theme. “Everyone who knows me, knows that I am a hopeless romantic, and I am huge sucker for all things romantic,” the bride…
