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Classic Blue and White St. Pete Beach Wedding | The Don CeSar

“Walking down the aisle and finally joining hands after a long and emotional morning apart was a favorite memory for each of us. The emotions of that moment were something that I will never forget, and I feel like all of the planning and stress culminated at that point. I was just ecstatic to see Tyler and get to walk down the aisle to marry him. I had always pictured writing our own vows to each other, and I thought it was important for us to personalize our promises to each other as we embarked on this commitment together. I think it made the ceremony extra special and allowed our guests to have a look into our relationship and how much we mean to each other,” Allison reminisced. “Also, the speeches given at the reception by the Maid of Honor, Best Man, and Brother of the Groom meant so much to us and provoked both laughter and tears from everyone. We had such a blast dancing the night away with all of our closest friends and loved ones.”

Bridemaids First Reaction to Bride Wedding Portrait

Bride And Groom Vow Reading | St Petersburg Wedding Officiant Weddings by Bonnie

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Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:

Ceremony and Reception Venue and Caterer: The Don CeSar

Photographer: Lifelong Photography Studio

Planner: Elegant Affairs by Design

Florist: BRUCE WAYNE florals

Cake: Tampa Bay Cake Company

DJ: Grant Hemond & Associates, Inc.

Officiant: Weddings By Bonnie

Hair & Makeup: Femme Akoi Beauty Studio

Elegant Rustic Burgundy Dade City Wedding | Covington Farm

“The most memorable moment was probably the daughter/father and son/mother dance,” the bride recalled. “It was such a special moment for the both of us that we won’t forget.”

Bride and Groom Before the Wedding Hand Holding Portrait | Tampa Bay Adore Bridal Wedding Hair and Makeup

Bride with Smokey Eye and Soft Curls with Beaded Head Piece | Lace Illusion Long Sleeve Boho Wedding Dress | Tampa Bay Adore Bridal Hair and Makeup

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Hair & Makeup: Adore Bridal Hair and Makeup

Luxurious Downtown St. Pete Burgundy Garden Wedding | Vinoy Renaissance

“Every moment was so memorable: our first touch at the Vinoy‘s Tea Garden, walking down the aisle to each other while surrounded by such beauty and all our loved ones, our vows, and the cultural dances. These are most memorable because we put so much of ourselves into preparing for each other. They express who we are as a couple and our love for each other,” the bride reminisced.

Bridesmaids Wearing Matching Off the Shoulder Burgundy Dresses First Look with Bride | Tampa Bay Wedding Photographer Limelight Photography | Wedding Hair and Makeup Femme Akoi Beauty Studio

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Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:

Photographer: Limelight Photography

Planner: Breezin' Weddings

Florist: Lemon Drops

Rentals: Outside The Box Event Rentals

DJ: Breezin' Entertainment and Productions

Hair & Makeup: Femme Akoi Beauty Studio

Neutral and Terracotta Boho Lakeland Wedding | Haus 820

“Our most memorable moment was our last dance and a sparkler exit. Everyone talks about the first dance, but in our opinion, the last dance is where it’s at. Those final moments, in private, knowing all the pressure was finally off and we were about it to start our lives together, were the most fun!” Rilee beamed. “My coordinator emptied the entire venue and facilitated the sparkler exit while we had one last dance with just us, our DJ, and our photographer in the room. It was so much fun, and it was the first time our marriage really sunk in. Immediately following, we ran out through our friends and family surrounded by sparklers, and it was the most magical feeling.”

Bride and Groom First Look Wedding Portrait | Indoor Wedding Ceremony | Asymmetrical Round Boho Arch with Boho Pampas Grass White Palm Frond Floral Arrangements | Lakeland Industrial Wedding Venue with White Brick Walls Haus 820

Emotional Bride and Groom First Look Wedding Portrait | Indoor Wedding Ceremony | Asymmetrical Round Boho Arch with Boho Pampas Grass White Palm Frond Floral Arrangements | Tampa Bay Wedding Venue Haus 820

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Venue: Haus 820

Romantic Dusty Blue Bradenton Wedding | The Bishop Museum

“My most memorable moment was my first dance with Michael to the song Mind Over Matter (Reprise) by Young the Giant. Our song was very special to us, and it was so magical being under the string lights dancing as husband and wife for the first time,” the bride reminisced. “Also, the bouquet toss was memorable, and I thought I really tossed my bouquet so hard, and it only went to the first row, and the girls were disappointed, so ladies, really throw those flowers during your bouquet toss!”

Ivory Champagne Embroidered A-line Deep V-Neckline Sheer Long Sleeve Keyhole Back Applique Chapel Train Hailey Paige Dalton Wedding Dress

Bride and Groom First Look Wedding Portrait

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Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:

Planner: Coastal Coordinating

DJ: Graingertainment

Sage Green and White Modern Minimalistic Wedding | Tampa Museum of Art

“For starters, the weather could not have been more beautiful. We were worried that we’d wake up to a hot and humid day but it was a rare cloudless day in the 70s with absolutely no humidity. It instantly set the stage for a perfect day,” the bride reminisced. “The incredibly meaningful gifts we exchanged, our emotional vows, as well as the speeches during the reception were the most memorable. All of our guests could really feel the love inside of the building.”

Groom Waiting for First Look Wearing Blue Suit and White Tie with White Floral Boutonniere, Bride in the Background

Modern Minimalist Bride and Groom Emotional Wedding Portrait First Look

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Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:

Videography: Mars and the Moon Films

Rentals: Kate Ryan Event Rentals

Bridesmaid Dress Shop: Bella Bridesmaids

Waterfront Terracotta and Gold Wedding | Tampa River Center

“Originally, we had planned to do the last dance alone at the venue so that we could have a quiet moment together, but we ended up dancing with our friends and family right up to our water taxi send-off so it did not happen,” the bride recalled. “While on the river taxi, the captain of the boat made that possible for us, so we got to dance to XO by Beyoncé under the starry sky in the city that we love. It was a moment we will never forget.”

Groom Sees Bride Walk Down the Aisle Wedding Portrait

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Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:

Caterer: Elite Events Catering, Inc.

Rentals: Kate Ryan Event Rentals

Romantic Fall Berry-Toned South Tampa Wedding | The Orlo

“After getting married, I try to tell all of my couples that the day will rush by because it really does. I will never forget the moment right before walking down the aisle; it was such a mixture of excitement, happiness, and nervousness. Seeing your partner waiting for you at the end of the aisle, overcome with emotions and ready to spend their life with you, that's a moment that will stick with you forever,” the bride reminisced. “I also loved our first dance. It may sound cheesy, but it really felt like everyone else faded away and that it was just us at that moment. We had cold sparklers and seeing those in the background during that moment really felt like a movie. One of my favorite moments was our private dance alone at the end of the night. It really sunk in that we had gotten married and that we had the best day ever. The whole day felt like a dream.”

Warm Romantic Neutral Wedding, Bride Wearing Lace and Illusion with Nude Lining Wedding Dress First Look with Groom

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Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:

Planner: Coastal Coordinating

Rentals: Kate Ryan Event Rentals

DJ: Grant Hemond & Associates, Inc.

Pink and White Tropical Clearwater Wedding | Harborside Chapel

“My husband had forgotten his tuxedo at home and so he had to borrow an extra suit from one of the groomsmen who accidentally ordered two tuxedos. We spent weeks finding his perfect wedding suit, getting it altered, and then dry-cleaning it, all so he could accidentally leave it back at home!” Rosie exclaimed. “After we had finished walking down the aisle, I took one look at his tuxedo and said, ‘Hey, nice tux.' We both busted out laughing and he finally told me the whole story about why our planner was freaking out. To be fair the suit that he ended up wearing was extraordinarily similar to the actual tuxedo he was supposed to wear, so it wasn't all that noticeable. Shout out to her for keeping me blissfully out of the loop on that whole situation.”

Bride and Bridesmaids Getting Ready in Silk Pink Robes Portraits | Lifelong Photography

Bride First Look with Bridesmaids Portrait | Lifelong Photography

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Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:

Ceremony Venue: Harborside Chapel

Photographer: Lifelong Photography Studio

Rentals: Gabro Event Services

DJ: Grant Hemond & Associates, Inc.

Luxurious Art Deco Inspired Downtown St. Pete Wedding | Renaissance Vinoy

“Numbers and dates are very important to this couple. They were originally introduced to each other at a party on Easter weekend, so getting married on Easter weekend with such a perfect date was fate for them,” John revealed.