Marry Me Tampa Bay
We’ve been embracing the outdoor Florida lifestyle and exploring what makes our state unique. Just an hour and a half north of Tampa Bay, you can experience nature at its finest. Tucked away from the hustle of our popular beaches, Crystal River is a small coastal city that is a refuge to one of the...
Any couple getting married is probably tracking coronavirus daily to try to predict the likelihood of their upcoming wedding. While you can ask the advice of your venue coordinator and wedding planner as to if you should host your wedding and how many guests can attend, who do you rely on for information on moving...
From Bali to Greece to Iceland, our prediction for the next “it” country to visit is Colombia. Put aside your thoughts about Pablo Escobar and the idea you may have in your head about this S. American country because Colombia is a beautiful historic land surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea that’s...
When it comes to planning a destination wedding or honeymoon, you’ll need more than a ticket to leave the United States. You need a passport too. A passport is an official document issued by a country’s government to an individual certifying that person’s identity and citizenship to said country. If you are a U.S....
Selecting your destination wedding or honeymoon hotel can be a daunting task because when you enter “all-inclusive resort” into Google, you’ll easily get thousands of matches. And, of course, they all look fantastic with white sand, blue water, and pristine beaches. But don’t be easily fooled. Be savvy enough to know that what is...
You think planning a wedding is stressful? Try organizing a destination bachelor or bachelorette party with flights, travel deposits, and trip itineraries. It can be like herding cats! I’ve had maid of honors give me less than a month to book an international flight and heard horror stories about groomsmen booking dangerous excursions that...
The first questions people ask the newly engaged are: When are you getting married? Where are you getting married? And then, Where are you going on your honeymoon? There is just as much pressure to get the honeymoon “right” as there is to get the ceremony and reception “right.” As the owner and a...
I was a traveler long before I ever became a travel agent. In fact, probably like many of you, I didn’t even know what a travel agent really did anymore. We can go online and book anything at any time, day or night, all by ourselves. Why would I need a travel agent to...
If you’re looking for a romantic weekend getaway or girls trip/bachelorette party ideas, you should definitely check out Savannah, Georgia. Known for it’s chill vibe, great restaurants, historic architecture and beautiful scenery, Savannah is a classy option for a road trip from Florida. Getting There: Savannah is a five-hour drive from Tampa. I found...
There’s nothing I love more than doing a stay-cation, except for doing a spa stay-cation! Sometimes a quick two-night getaway is exactly what you need to relax and recharge so you can tackle planning your wedding. I’m a huge fan of the Marriott brand (I’ve been a “Platinum” member for years), so I booked...
Wedding Weekend Getaway | Reunion Resort If you’re looking to plan a Florida destination wedding thats still easily accessible to Tampa Bay, look no further than Central Florida. I was recently treated to a weekend wedding experience at Reunion Resort, in Kissimmee, just an hour east of Tampa. What I loved most about my stay at...
L.A. Honeymoon Travel Tips After you plan your Tampa Bay wedding, you’ll probably want to head elsewhere to celebrate your honeymoon. California is one of our favorite states (second to Florida of course). Based off our our recent trip to Los Angeles and Hollywood, we put together some helpful L.A. honeymoon travel tips! Ride in Style...
Bahamas Weddings | Abaco Beach Resort Honeymoon Vacation Abaco Beach Resort sponsored this Bahamas trip. All opinions are my own and are not endorsed by Abaco Beach Resort, Aisle Society or their affiliates. If you’re looking for a honeymoon or bachelorette girls getaway weekend that isn’t too far from Florida, then consider the Abaco Beach Resort in the...
Bahamas Destination Wedding | Sandals Royal Bahamian Wedding As part of the Aisle Society corporate retreat, I were treated to a 3-day stay at Sandals Royal Bahamian. While I’ve been on several cruises to the Caribbean, this was my first stay at an all-inclusive resort, so I was really excited experience the Bahamas resort. Getting There Sandals Royal...
Tampa Bay Bachelorette Party Ideas | The Don CeSar St. Pete Beach Familiar with the phrase “always a bridesmaid, never a bride?” Well for me, that was partially true up until this year. I have been a bridesmaid quite a few times, but now as a bride I was ready to have a relaxing Tampa Bay “beach-lorette”...
*The Venetian sponsored our stay in Las Vegas. All opinions are the author’s own and are not endorsed by sponsor. Las Vegas Wedding Destination: The Venetian With the lights and excitement that is Las Vegas; it was so refreshing to enjoy an Aisle Society girls trip to The Venetian and its sister property The Palazzo. This was my...
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).
