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Inspired by the fall season and trendy bohemian vibe, this team of wedding pros channeled warm neutral colors and rustic elements to invoke the feeling of Autumn and the natural beauty that comes with it. “I chose neutral colors like brown, whites, and greens with pops of oranges and blush. These colors were chosen to...
Located in the heart of downtown St. Pete with views of Beach Drive and the new St. Pete Pier, The Birchwood features a modern ballroom filled with chandeliers, an intimate outdoor terrace, and a rooftop bar, perfect for an after party. Tour this boutique hotel and meet their preferred wedding vendors during The Birchwood Bridal...
Lauren and Jason originally planned an August wedding in Washington state, but due to COVID-19 and Jason’s impending schedule within the NHL “bubble,” the Brandon couple pivoted and planned a socially-distanced wedding within a mere 10 days! The intimate celebration took place in the backyard of their new Tampa Bay home, with 10 guests in...
Written by Brides N Blooms Designs owner Ellen Hack: I really sympathize with the couples who are in the middle of a panic on whether to cancel, reschedule, or revamp their wedding dates and dreams. It is emotional for many. The truth is there is no right path or best choice. There are only the...
Kayla and Zachary’s waterfront South Tampa wedding paired scenic views and a modern minimalist design to elevate the bride and groom’s intimate backyard wedding. To highlight the natural beauty of Florida, tropical accents with a green and white color palette were incorporated throughout the evening to create a casual yet elegant experience. “The bride and...
There’s something about the richness of jewel tones and the texture of velvet that can instantly transport us into a 1920’s era. Karen Cerboni, lead planner and owner of EventFull Weddings envisioned a styled shoot that embraced all the glam of Gatsby’s grandeur paired with a historic South Tampa wedding venue. “The Anderson House was...
Sandy and Keith’s beautiful waterfront Tampa wedding was planned in just six short weeks after COVID thwarted their original Gainesville nuptials. The St. Pete couple swapped their initial historic building venue for a sunset cruise with soft flora and classic details and were thrilled with how their celebration unfolded. Although the pair had to cancel...
How to Pop the Question “Proposals do take some planning, but try to make them as natural as possible! They will come across more authentic and meaningful if you are yourself. You’ll most likely be a little nervous, so it’s important to have details already in place: select a spot, (check the weather if it’ll...
Christina and Kyle’s downtown St. Pete wedding was an enchanting evening filled with a rich red and pink color palette complemented by soft blues and whites. The St. Petersburg wedding centered around uniting the two families and included a traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony. “Our theme was traditional romantic. We wanted a lot of wedding traditions...
The sparkling blue water and rose-colored sunsets magnify Tampa Bay’s scenic beauty that’s accessible to couples all year round. For wedding inspiration that could work in any Florida season, a delicate color palette of ivories, pinks, and blues was intertwined to form an elegant paradise ambiance for this Clearwater Beach wedding inspiration styled shoot. Lauren...
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Kristen and Josh’s romantic St. Pete Beach wedding featured a beautiful blend of neutral tones, lush Florida backdrops, and greenery-filled rooftop elegance. “The wedding was elegant and modern with neutral tones and lots of gorgeous florals. All of their signage was modern with white and black. The wedding colors were neutrals, white, ivory beige, taupe,...
Debbie and Mark’s downtown St. Pete wedding was a spectacular and spooky soirée that incorporated their October 30th wedding date as the perfect opportunity to host a Halloween-themed wedding day. To create a festive guest experience for their intimate 46-person event, every detail of Halloween was intertwined into the theme and decor. “We choose a...
Megan and Timothy’s downtown St. Pete wedding was a stunning soirée that took a soft simplistic color palette of dusty blue and sage green and intertwined it with the industrial charm of their historic wedding venue. In exchange for a traditional sit-down dinner, multiple food trucks provided tasty bites throughout the night while the bride...
Amici’s Catered Cuisine Oldsmar caterer Amici’s Catered Cuisine has a Thanksgiving Feast To-Go! The done-for-you meal includes Roasted Turkey, Cranberry-Orange Relish, Turkey Gravy, Sweet Potato Casserole, Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Wild Sage Pork Sausage Stuffing, String Bean Casserole, Creamy Macaroni & Cheese, dinner rolls, and a choice of homemade pies: baked apple pie, traditional pumpkin pie, or pecan...
Casey and Angel’s Boca Grande wedding combined Florida’s paradise essence with luxury and extravagance creating a vibrant daydream. Pops of coral and pink radiated against the tropical greenery, while lush floral arrangements and a floral-filled arch were focal points of this outdoor tented wedding. “Our theme was classy tropical with a Mexican flare. I wanted...
For couples looking to combine a traditional Tampa Bay wedding with modern elements, this downtown Tampa wedding styled shoot is filled with sophistication and elegance set 41 stories above the city. “Traditional romance is at the forefront of this styled shoot. To complement a sophisticated downtown venue, we chose natural florals that feature plenty of...
One of the biggest challenges while hosting a wedding during COVID is guest count. Whether your friends and family are unable to travel or are being cautious of attending group gatherings, moving forward with your wedding day with everyone in attendance is still an option, with a virtual wedding. Our preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay...
While most couples plan every aspect of their wedding day, Clearwater Beach bride Allyson woke up one morning to discover her fiancé, Jason, organized a surprise wedding for the couple. “We wanted a destination wedding and Mexico got shut down. We originally had 40 guests, but 10 decided not to come due to COVID,” the...
As an era of socially distanced events and small gatherings have increased in popularity, many of today’s couples envision their wedding day in a more intimate setting. Wedding planners Emily and Melanie with Elope Tampa Bay, which specializes in intimate ceremonies, sought to create a new style of inspiration that fit the need for modern-day...
Melynda and Nick’s St. Petersburg wedding highlighted a modern minimalist theme that embraced the couple’s laidback personalities. Deep shades of blue were offset by the subtle dusk colored accents and elegantly enhanced with greenery throughout the decor. “I would describe our theme as a modern minimalist. We chose this theme because we wanted a classy...
A wedding day is a very personal choice, from the theme to the colors to the attire selection. To learn more about how the day unfolded, for Lindsey and Alex’s luxurious, black and white Clearwater Beach wedding, we’re going “Behind-the-Scenes” with Tampa Bay wedding planner Jessica Ralph Bova of Parties a la Carte. VIEW THE...
This Autumnal wedding inspiration shoot combines modern and minimalist details with a hidden gem of a venue in downtown St. Pete. The planning and design team at Winsor Event Studio worked to complement the one-of-a-kind architecture of The Poynter Institute in a way that would appeal to any contemporary couple seeking an interesting event space...
How Has COVID-19 Affected the Availability of Wedding Flowers? “The impact of COVID-19 on the wedding floral industry has been broad. The wedding flower availability has been affected starting at the growers/farmers. When COVID began and the wedding industry came to a screeching halt, flower buying for weddings all but stopped. This meant the growers...
Katy and Chris’s South Tampa wedding featured an intimate elopement had been replanned three times due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The vibrant, modern tropical theme perfectly paired with the Palm Harbor couple’s decision to elope in their home state. “We were originally doing a destination wedding, but with COVID-19 and travel changing so rapidly, our...
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).
