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Located in the heart of Midtown Tampa, Aloft/Element Midtown brings a new cosmopolitan flair to the city’s hottest new destination district. Centrally located between Westshore and Downtown, this new central neighborhood has added contemporary energy to Tampa. The dual-branded property creates a unique opportunity for couples to showcase their individual personalities in one location. With...
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...
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...
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...
Rooftops are always a sought-after wedding location and with more intimate wedding packages on the rise, couples can now celebrate atop the posh downtown St. Pete Birchwood hotel with views of Tampa Bay and Beach Drive. Channeling the impending fall season and showcasing The Birchwood’s newest micro-wedding offerings, this styled wedding shoot features a warm...
2020 is the year for art deco themed Tampa Bay weddings (think 1920s meets the modern age). Tampa wedding planner and designer John Campbell of John Campell Weddings updated the unique wedding style for this tropical meets trendy inspiration shoot at the Centre Club. “I always tell my clients to work with the aesthetic...
Combining a contemporary vibe and whimsical decor, this St. Petersburg wedding design team combined accents of metallics and pops of pink to complement the modern appeal of one of downtown’s newest wedding venues, the Hyatt Place Downtown St. Pete. “Our inspiration for this styled shoot came from a desire to show that an ordinary...
Located in the heart of downtown St. Pete, Red Mesa Events is a hidden gem of a wedding venue space offering rooftop views and an eclectic, elegant setting that truly encompasses the St. Pete culture. With its original exposed brick, two stunning chandeliers and herringbone wood floor, La Florida Ballroom is an exquisite, 1,200-square-foot...
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...
Whenever a wedding gallery shows up in our inbox with a dog in it, it’s so hard to say no to that submission! So we thought, in honor of National Puppy Day on March 23, why not just create an inspirational wedding styled shoot with ONLY puppies?! Of course, when we asked pet planners...
With its long pier stretched over the Tampa Bay waterfront, stunning views, and the breathtaking sunsets, The Godfrey Hotel & Cabanas Tampa is the perfect location for this coastal inspired waterfront Tampa wedding. A color palette of dusty blues, greenery, and off-whites accented this styled wedding shoot with a touch of elegance. “I wanted to...
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....
Transforming a typically rustic, country chic wedding venue into a luxe modern space is no easy feat, unless you have the right designer and decor! For this Tampa Bay inspired wedding styled shoot, “plansigner” (planner/designer) Staci Mandikas of UNIQUE Weddings and Events opted for city sophistication, modern style and high fashion as her inspiration....
Located in South Tampa along the shores of Tampa Bay is a gorgeous waterfront wedding venue, the Westshore Yacht Club. To showcase the beauty of this hidden gem and its outdoor spaces, we partnered with Tampa Bay wedding planner Kelly Kennedy of Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events to create a classic, french country inspired...
Nestled against the enchanting waterways near Caladesi Island lies a hidden waterfront wedding venue gem Beso Del Sol Resort. The open water views, natural wooden elements and eye-dazzling chandeliers of the Dunedin wedding venue provided a beautiful canvas for this styled wedding shoot. To style the bride, Tampa Bay bridal shop Nikki’s Glitz and Glam provided...
Vibrant pops of color against an abundance of greenery highlight the gorgeous scenery encompassing Clearwater wedding venue Countryside Country Club. Inspired by simplicity and modern decor, Tampa Bay wedding planner Petra Dvorak of Special Moments Event Planning highlighted the venue’s outdoor ceremony space and the architectural details of the ballroom. “I love simplicity, clean and modern...
Elegant Southern Inspired Wedding | Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club Wedding A classic Tampa country club wedding with a twist of southern elegance brought an unexpected feel and charm to the recently renovated Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club for this styled wedding shoot. Having undergone a recent refresh in their ballroom, the Tampa wedding...
Downtown St. Pete Wedding Inspiration | NOVA 535 Wedding Styled Shoot Opulent elegance and over-the-top wedding decor created an ornate design at one of the most unique downtown St. Pete wedding venues, NOVA 535. The day began with transforming NOVA 535 into an 18th century haven, while placing an emphasis on heavy fabrics, ornate decor...
Vintage Glam Inspired Wedding | Safety Harbor Resort and Spa Wedding Inspired by the deep, bold colors of a wine bottle label, Tampa wedding planner and designer Southern Glam Weddings and Events created a dramatic modern meets vintage glam styled wedding. The design team incorporated jewel tones of burgundy and plum, accented by textures of...
Modern Downtown Tampa Wedding | Glazer’s Children Museum Wedding When you think downtown Tampa wedding, you may not think whimsical garden, but wedding planner Glitz Events transformed the Glazer’s Children Museum into a modern indoor, greenery inspired wedding venue. The hedge wall backdrop and clear ghost chairs from decor rental company A Chair Affair set the atmosphere for a garden inspired indoor wedding...
Modern Gold Ballroom Styled Wedding Shoot | Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach The revitalization of Clearwater Beach is bringing a fresh look and style to the popular wedding destination, named #1 beach by TripAdvisor. Marry Me Tampa Bay is excited to be one of the first to showcase one of Clearwater’s newest wedding venues, the Wyndham Grand Clearwater...
Surprise Wedding Proposal | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Wedding When Carrie and Ryan responded to our Facebook request to be models for our styled wedding shoot at the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach, the bride-to-be had no idea that a day of modeling would turn into an actual proposal. “We had a couple of jokesters in our families...
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).
