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“Best of” 2021 Wedding Ceremonies: Part 1

90’s Inspired Downtown St. Pete Wedding Shoot | NOVA 535

“My favorite element was definitely the arch with the rose gold tinsel. I had bought the tinsel and wasn't 100% sure it was going to look the way I wanted it to, and it looked way better than I had imagined. I think the arch really added the pop of iridescent and color we needed. I also was in love with the couple's wardrobe. His pink suit and her silver sparkle dress were stunning and couldn't have matched more perfectly.” Delaney Driver, Wilder Mind Events

*Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:
Venue: NOVA 535
Planner: Wilder Mind Events


Photographer: Brianna Kim Photography | Videographer: Labif Filmhouse | Planner: Wilder Mind Events | Florist: Bloom Envy Boutique | Styling Accessories: The Treasury Rentals | Balloon Wall: Flourish | Signage: Woodland Custom Design | Ghost Chairs, Linens, and Chargers: Elite Events & Rentals | Arch: Epic Events by Booth | Neon Sign: Posy Exchange | Vintage Mobile Bar: The Tipsy Trotter Mobile Bar Co. | Cake: LuBelle's Cakes | Macarons: Care & Co. | Hair and Makeup: Just Beauty Hair and Makeup | Bridal Gown: All Brides 2 Be Tuxedo, Formalwear & Fashion Styling| Stationery and Place Cards: Sassy Elegance Designs | Pet Planners: Furry Ventures Pet Care | Models: Meredith and Michael


Tampa Overwater Pier Wedding Ceremony | The Godfrey

“Our most element important was the view, which is why we chose The Godfrey. We chose the design inspiration based on being by the ocean and our colors were a few varieties of blues.The ceremony was unique. It touched on everything, and it was us.” -The Bride

*Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros
Ceremony and Reception Venue and Caterer: The Godfrey


Photographer: Abundant Grace Photography | Planner and Rentals: Tipsy Tampa Bartender & Events | Florist: Hanky Panky Blooms | Cake: The Pink Mixer Baking Co. | DJ: Florida Wedding DJs | Officiant: Ceremony by Crystal | Invitations: Ocean Eyes Design & Co. | Dress: Bearer of the Bling Bridal | Shoes: Nordstrom | Bridesmaid Dresses: AZAZIE | Hair & Makeup: Made Up By Moscato | Rehearsal Dinner: Whiskey Joe's Bar and Grill Tampa | Tuxdeo: All Brides 2 Be Tuxedo, Formalwear & Fashion Styling | Live Stream: Jonathan Torres


Whimsical, Retro Boho Downtown St. Pete Wedding Styled Shoot | Red Mesa Events

“When we first started planning this shoot, we landed on the title ‘Summer of Love.' The concept was retro, light-hearted, and filled with the warm colors we love from the 70s!. We pulled in all the variations of pink, yellow (including that groovy mustard tone), red, and orange. We wanted to stick to warm, welcoming colors that make you think of summertime. The whimsical materials really helped the whole shoot take shape. My favorite elements of the shoot have to be the wooden details. I love bringing in different organic materials into a design, and the chargers and place cards for this one are just so good! Red Mesa Events gives us everything we want out of a cool downtown St. Pete venue with a mighty impact. Whether you’re obsessed with Red Mesa Cantina’s food as much as we are, or you love exposed brick and a rooftop view of the city, this venue is so incredibly versatile!” -Taylor Falcon of Taylor Falcon Events

*Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:
Venue: Red Mesa Events
Photographer: Dewitt for Love Photography
Chair and Linen Rentals: Kate Ryan Event Rentals


Shop: Nikki's Glitz & Glam Bridal Boutique | Invitations and Menu: Citrus Press Co. | Hair and Makeup: Bella Ti Artistry | Models: Alex and Brett


Tropical Purple Destination Wedding | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

“Our wedding inspiration was tropical and simple; we didn't want to take any attention off the beautiful surroundings. The colors of our wedding were purple and tan. We wanted something with the Gulf in the background, and ideally, a hotel so that we could all go straight from partying to snoozing.” -The Bride

*Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:
Ceremony and Reception Venue and Caterer: Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa
Photographer: Limelight Photography
Cake: The Artistic Whisk, LLC
DJ: Grant Hemond & Associates, Inc.
Rehearsal Dinner: Yacht StarShip Cruises & Events


Florist: 2Birds Events | Rentals: Men's Wearhouse | Officiant: Groom's Cousin | Invitations: Minted | Dress: A Brides Design | Shoe Designer: Manolo Blahnik | Bridesmaid Dress Shop and Designer: David's Bridal | Hair & Makeup: Lasting Luxe Hair and Makeup Artistry


Tropical Hawaiian-Inspired Clearwater Beach Wedding | Opal Sands Resort

“The theme for our was wedding was tropical elegance with lots of Hawaiian inspiration! My family has spent several summers in Maui, Hawaii; it’s our favorite place in the whole world. I wanted our wedding to feel like a weekend in paradise, so we included lots of pineapples, bright, tropical flowers, and gorgeous, purple-orchid leis to give the warmth of aloha to all our family and friends. Our colors were tropical jade, bright blue, and gold. We choose the bright blue suits because the blue had a beautiful beachy vibe, but it was still very classy.” -The Bride

*Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:
Planner: Special Moments Event Planning
DJ: Grant Hemond & Associates, Inc.
Ceremony Music: Breezin' Entertainment and Productions


Venue: Opal Sands Resort | Photographer: Revery Company | Videographer: Contessa Films Wedding Videography | Florist: The Bride's Bouquet | Chairs, Up-Lights, Draping: Gabro Event Services | Rentals: Mobilewind | Linens: Connie Duglin Specialty Linen | Cake: A Piece of Cake & Desserts | Officiant: Ron Kuykendall | Invitations: Minted | Dress: The Dressing Room – St Pete| Bridesmaid Dresses: AZAZIE | Makeup: Flawless Beauty By Becca Yoder LLC | Hair: Mallory Dandino


Luxurious Blush and Rose Clearwater Wedding | Belleair Country Club

“Our wedding was elegant and unique. We wanted our wedding to be a formal affair that had a soft and romantic tone. Our colors included blush, rose, and, champagne tones with a light gold accent. We chose these colors to complement cherry blossoms, which are one of my favorite flowers and were a main part of the floral arrangements.” -The Bride

Elegant Outdoor Florida Wedding Ceremony and Decor, Large Floral Centerpiece with Blush Pink Cherry Blossoms, Ivory Roses, Pink Peonies, and White Hydrangeas, White Vase, Gold Framed Welcome Sign Clearwater Luxury Floral Designer Bruce Wayne Florals | Tampa Bay Wedding Planner Parties A'La Carte
Elegant Outdoor Clearwater Lawn Wedding Ceremony and Decor at Belleview Inn, Large Floral Circle Arch Under Pergola, with Pink Cherry Blossoms, Ivory Roses, Blush Peonies, and White Hydrangeas | Florida Luxury Wedding Planner Parties A'La Carte | Tampa Bay Wedding Florist Bruce Wayne Florals

*Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:
Planner: Parties A' La Carte
Florist: Bruce Wayne Florals
Linen Rentals: Over The Top Rental Linens
Furniture Rentals: A Chair Affair, Inc.
Bridesmaid Dresses: Bella BridesmaidsJenny Yoo Collection


Ceremony Venue: Belleview Inn |Reception Venue: Belleair Country Club | Photographer: K&K Photography | Videographer: Sunshine City Films Draping: Gabro Event Services | Cake: Hands on Sweets | Ceremony Musicians: Jade Strings | Band: Phase5 | Officiant: Pastor Jeffrey Weaver | Stationery: URBANcoast | Transportation: Clearwater Jolley Trolley Ambassador Limousine & Sedan | Dress: Isabel O'Neil Bridal Collection ADAM ZOHAR Bridal Accessories: Galia Lahav House of Couture | Bridal Jewelry: The White Closet Bridal Company | Hair and Makeup: Irina Bilka Weddings | Groom’s Tux: Giorgio Armani | Groom’s Loafers: Salvatore Ferragamo | Photobooth: Bash Booths | Ice sculpture: Ice Sculpture Pro | Wedding bands: Gold & Diamond Source


Modern, Tropical Ybor City Wedding | The Cuban Club

“Inspired by the venue, we honored the building's historical significance to Tampa and to Ybor City by choosing a Cuban-themed photo shoot. We wanted an Old Havana Cuban feel but with a more formal twist consistent with the building’s architecture and interior. We used tropical florals in peach and pinks and a lot of tropical greenery. Gold was used for accents to compliment all of the gold chandeliers.” -Karen Cerboni, EventFull Weddings

*Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:
Planner: EventFull Weddings
Photographer: Amanda Zabrocki Photography
Rentals: A Chair Affair, Inc.
Rentals: Gabro Event Services
Hair and Makeup: Adore Bridal Hair and Makeup


Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Cuban Club | Videographer: Only Wave, LLC | Florists/Decor: Save the Date Florida | Invitations: Bloomish Designs | Rentals: ADR Decor, Johnson Plant Rental | Cakes & Dessert: Willow Wisp Cakes | Dessert: The Frozen Tricycle | Bar: Mimosa Mavens | DJ/Band & Live Entertainment: Bay Kings Band | Attire: The Dressing Room – St Pete | Cigars: Long Ash Cigars


Elegant White and Gold Clearwater Beach Wedding | The Sandpearl

“We are both very traditional, and some would say, old souls. We wanted everything to be classic and timeless. We love the beach, but we still wanted the wedding to be more elegant than casual. Everything came together to fit our vision of beachy elegance with classic and traditional elements. We chose white and gold colors with some sage-green accents.” -The Bride

Waterfront Lawn Timeless Elegant Wedding Ceremony Decor, White Folding Chairs, Acrylic White and Gold Welcome Sign with White Roses, Greenery Floral Arrangement | Tampa Bay Wedding Photographer Lifelong Photography Studio | Clearwater Beach Wedding Venue Sandpearl Resort | Wedding Planner Blue Skies Weddings and Events | Wedding Florist Iza's Flowers

*Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:
Photographer: Lifelong Photography Studio
Planner: Blue Skies Weddings and Events
Pet Planning: FairyTail Pet Care
Florist: Iza's Flowers
Hair and Makeup: Adore Bridal Hair and Makeup
Rentals: Gabro Event Services


Venue: Sandpearl Resort Clearwater Beach  | Cake: A Piece of Cake & Desserts | Officiant: Rev Alex Gallimore, Bayshore Baptist Church | Invitations: Minted | Dress and Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal | Shoe Designer: Bella Belle Shoes | Rehearsal Dinner: Island Way Grill | Ice Sculpture: Tampa Bay Ice Sculptures And Fruit Carvings


Quotes have been lightly edited for clarity and brevity.

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