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After 40 years of marriage, Sandy and Bill’s intimate waterfront St. Pete vow renewal featured a tropical ceremony, much different from the blizzard and two feet of snow that occurred during their first ceremony and rainstorm that arose during their 25th wedding anniversary party. Vibrant pink, bright purple, and vivid yellow floral decor popped against...
Home to some of the best wedding venues in Florida, the Tampa Bay/Sarasota area hosts a variety of event venues with stunning waterfront backdrops. Whether you’re looking for a “toes in the sand” beach wedding, private yacht, or rooftop ceremony with sweeping water views, these 11 wedding venues are our top picks for a waterfront...
Vibrant Pink Floral-Filled Downtown Tampa Wedding | The Vault “I love flowers and bold colors. I knew I wanted lush, bright, and different. Our florist even helped me incorporate flowers that my grandmother grew in her garden when I was a child which meant so much to me. The venue was one thing that my...
Shannon and Cammarn’s waterfront St. Petersburg wedding vow renewal featured an intimate afternoon that allowed the newlyweds to reaffirm their love and commitment to each other. Reminiscing on the memories from their first wedding, the bride and groom decided to renew their vows in a way they could cherish forever. “We chose to do a...
NOVA 535: Located in downtown St. Pete, NOVA 535 features a two-story event space with 16-foot ceilings, exposed original rafters, clay brick walls, Brazilian hardwood floors, and a double wrought iron staircase. The unique wedding venue’s enclosed outdoor courtyard features a 30-foot tall bamboo garden for privacy while providing a romantic setting for up to...
Lisa and Kevin’s St. Pete wedding featured an intimate beach ceremony with tropical lush floral arrangements and a natural watercolor palette inspired by their wedding venue. For a personal touch, the bride and groom incorporated details that gave a nod to the couple’s new last name together. “Being by the water we decided to go...
Vanessa and Brad’s intimate St. Pete Beach wedding was a vision of tropical elegance with a waterfront ceremony beneath the Florida palms and a romantic ballroom reception. Incorporating their maroon and blue color palette, the Gainesville couple perfectly captured a casual, but chic ambiance. “We customized the ceremony, readings, and unity ceremony, and we used...
Romantic Dusty Blue and White Safety Harbor Wedding | Harborside Chapel This Safety Harbor wedding combined colorful Scottish traditions with charming personal details resulting in a classic yet romantic atmosphere with soft and warm accents. Looking for a church that was open and airy was important for the Tampa natives, and when they arrived at...
Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club is a secluded St. Petersburg, Florida waterfront paradise overlooking Boca Ciega Bay, making it perfect for couples looking for an intimate wedding venue on one of St. Pete’s only private beaches. Coupled with an 18-hole golf course and marina, this country club provides the perfect combination of Florida...
Madeline and Tim’s waterfront St. Petersburg wedding truly captured the beauty of old Florida charm with a breathtaking ceremony on a private beach. Sprinkled with elegant Florida inspired details, the bride and groom chose a color palette of dusty rose and postman blue to tie together the whimsical ambiance they were going for. “Our theme...
Breeze and Kyle’s St. Pete wedding was a vision of classic Florida beauty with a waterfront ceremony, timeless decor and breathtaking views reminiscent of a postcard. Honoring their colorful family background, the bride and groom created an entrance to their cocktail hour filled with wedding pictures and keepsakes from previous generations. “I would describe our...
Chelsea and Michael’s waterfront St. Petersburg wedding was the perfect combination of rustic woodland details and intimate tropical surroundings. Dripping with gorgeous floral and romantic decor, the bride and groom chose a dark green, burgundy and gold color palette. “I really wanted the wedding to take place during a cool time in Florida because I...
Carly and Matt’s waterfront St. Pete wedding featured a private outdoor sunset ceremony and ballroom reception with color palette of white, grey and blush tones to create a romantic ambiance. “Our wedding theme was very clean, crisp, and elegant. We both wanted to look back on this day and remember it for its simplicity and...
Nestled on the crystal blue green waters of Boca Ciega Bay is a slice of paradise offering an island oasis with the luxuries of a private country club at Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club. Wanting to adventure away from the traditional color and design spectrum of navy, nautical and beach themes, St....
One of the many draw’s to having a Tampa Bay wedding is enjoying our beautiful Gulf Beaches for the breathtaking backdrop to your wedding day. From Clearwater down to St. Pete Beach, each wedding venue offers unexpected details and personal touches that will enhance your guests’ experiences for your entire wedding weekend. It’s no...
Waterfront St. Pete Wedding | Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club Wedding Vanessa and Karl’s waterfront St. Pete wedding featured a nautical, yet glamorous theme with a color palette of blues, greens and gold accents. We especially adore the personality that the couple placed on their wedding day, including having the bride’s grandmothers as her...
Ivory and Gold Waterfront St. Pete Wedding | Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club Wedding Brittany and Tyson’s destination St. Pete wedding featured a traditional Catholic ceremony followed by a dazzling waterfront wedding reception with a champagne and gold glitter color palette. “Together we decided what our top priorities were, where we were willing to...
Ivory and Peach Waterfront St. Pete Wedding | Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club Wedding Laura and Sean’s waterfront St. Petersburg wedding featured an indoor wedding ceremony and ballroom reception with natural colors of ivory and peach that complemented the beauty of their tropical venue and love for each other. The couple hosted their St. Pete...
Best of Marry Me Tampa Bay 2016: Wedding Ceremonies The wedding ceremony decor sets the tone for your Tampa Bay wedding. Whether it’s an outdoor, beachfront ceremony or romantic garden setting, it creates the ambiance for your “I dos.” Our favorite wedding ceremony decor includes custom signs greeting your guests, flowers down the aisle and a...
Best of Marry Me Tampa Bay 2016: Wedding Portraits As a Tampa Bay wedding blog, we love seeing the emotion and joy captured in the stunning wedding portraits from around the area. From tears of joy to laughter, our preferred Tampa Bay wedding photographers create memories that last a lifetime with these breathtaking portraits! Relive our these special...
Best of Marry Me Tampa Bay 2016: Wedding Decor As a detail inspired wedding blog, we’re all about the decor! 2016 brought us everything from stunning tented receptions to elegant outdoor soirees. We saw a variety of decor trends for the year, the biggest being farm tables and greenery. Blush pink was still the most popular...
St. Petersburg Wedding Venue | Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club Waterfront St. Petersburg wedding venue Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club holds a dear place to my heart, and was the location for my wedding, which ultimately lead to the creation of Marry Me Tampa Bay! My criteria for choosing a wedding venue was...
Tampa Bay Country Club Wedding Inspiration Navy Blue and Blush Pink Waterfront St. Petersburg Wedding | Isla del Sol Yacht and Country Club Jennifer and Rob’s St. Petersburg wedding focused on sharing their love with the most important people in their lives, while incorporating personal touches throughout. “It was important to bring the people closest to us...
Nautical, Waterfront St. Petersburg Wedding | Isla del Sol Yacht & Country Club Wedding St. Petersburg couple Sarah and Cameron hosted a hometown wedding to showcase the beauty of their Floridian city. “We chose to get married locally because we already live in paradise. All of our out-of-town family were excited to spend spring break in Florida!” the...
St. Petersburg Indian Wedding | Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club This St. Petersburg Indian wedding at Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club featured a waterfront backdrop, vibrant colors and seven-tiered wedding cake to highlight the beauty of South Asian weddings. “This Indian fusion stylized wedding session focused on three different scenes. With gold...
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).
