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Sam and Jack’s waterfront St. Petersburg wedding featured an outdoor waterfront ceremony followed by a classic meets industrial reception set against the brick walls of a historic building. “We love the area and specifically St Petersburg. We are there almost every weekend with our pups and love the beaches, breweries, and restaurants,” the bride shared....
Meredith and Michael’s Sarasota wedding featured a modern black and white color palette with accents of champagne, tropical greenery, and eclectic bohemian details set against an elegant country club backdrop. “I wanted unique and bold flowers that made our wedding feel unique and clean. I also wanted it to feel summery and effortless in all...
Noelle and Matt’s intimate St. Pete Beach wedding combined a romantic palette of creamy white and mauve, personalized details, and the perfect Florida ambiance with views of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Gulf of Mexico. “Our wedding design inspiration was a soft palette, Florida winter at the beach, and February romance! This was chosen based...
Carolina and Gage’s Boca Grande wedding featured a luxurious affair that showcased Florida’s natural beauty with a soft color palette. Highlighting the citrus groves found throughout the state, the reception included fresh oranges for a bright pop of color. “I would describe our wedding as everything Florida, and classic old Florida, just like our venue....
Ashley and Ryan’s Sarasota garden wedding featured a romantic evening set in the beautiful outdoor setting. Luxurious textures of velvet, metallic gold, and soft blues complemented the natural beauty of the venue. “We got married in a botanical garden, so we needed a color scheme that would go well with lots of greenery,” the bride...
Postcard Inn on the Beach is a vintage-inspired, surfer chic boutique hotel located directly on St.Pete Beach. From industrial chic indoor spaces to garden and beachfront options, this boutique hotel features toes in the sand beach ceremonies and a rarity on the beach, a lush lawn perfect for an outdoor wedding. Experience The Garden Courtyard...
Do you want the full experience of a thoughtfully curated wedding without added stress (and price tag) of planning one? Tampa Bay wedding planner Taylored Affairs is hosting “Pop-Up Microwedding” experiences for couples and their guests on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at The West Events in Madeira Beach and Saturday, September 10, 2022, at White...
Kayla and Chris’ Tampa garden wedding showcased a triadic color palette through a romantic, elegant wedding theme. The waterfront Davis Islands wedding featured market lighting that dazzled the oversized letters spelling out “LOVE” and yard games for their guests to enjoy. “When I first started wedding planning I took a quiz that told me my...
Stacy and Kevin’s elegant Clearwater Beach wedding combined a neutral palette of creamy flora and natural greenery with a pop of dusty blue, set against the stunning waterfront backdrop of one of America’s most famous beaches. “We knew we had one of the most amazing backdrops getting married overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, so we...
Rachel and Zach’s South Tampa wedding featured a lavish celebration scaled down for an intimate setting of 11 guests for their post-Valentine’s day wedding. To transform the bride’s family home into a memorable venue, layers of pink and accents of gold popped against the green lawn. “We wanted to get married somewhere special to us...
Jessica and Daniel’s waterfront Sarasota wedding boasted beach views, a neutral palette of natural greenery with soft white and gold accents, and romantic candlelight. “Since the wedding was on the beach we knew we didn’t want a beach-themed wedding, per se. My mom is an interior designer and has the best taste ever, so I...
Bethany and Brian’s romantic South Tampa wedding featured shades of dusty rose and metallic gold, a formal church ceremony, and an elegant yacht club dinner reception. “I would describe our wedding as classic and romantic. I wanted a simple and elegant theme, and I chose to add metallic accents for a more modern touch. We...
Marlo and Danny’s Ybor City wedding was a family-filled celebration that included trendy decor, late-night pizza snacks, and an onstage dance party. Soft pinks and sparkles of gold popped against the white rose and lily floral arrangements, while the greenery-inspired backdrops paired perfectly with the light color palette. “Everything we chose was a mix of...
Katie and Shane’s rustic Tampa Bay wedding featured an elegant evening on a private Thonotosassa estate. Whimsical and romantic details created the ideal aesthetic to set the tone for romance while a champagne wall greeted guests before they were seated for the outdoor ceremony. “Our theme was a rustic romance with a splash of the...
Christina and Grant’s luxurious Sarasota wedding combined a soft and romantic palette and an abundance of lush flora at their historic waterfront venue. Guests enjoyed waterfront views during the ceremony before dining al fresco at feasting tables along the façade of their ornate mansion venue. “Our color scheme included shades of pinks, purples, gold, and...
Nicole and Piotr’s rustic Tampa Bay wedding featured a lakefront ceremony, romantic pink roses, chalkboard signage handmade by the bride, and a dinner reception inside a charming barn. “I had wedding ideas on my Pinterest board long before I even met my husband!” the bride joked. “I have always loved the shabby chic, romantic style....
On Sunday, August 22, 2021, spend the afternoon exploring six iconic venues in an immersive wedding and event experience in historic Ybor City. The best of Tampa Bay’s wedding industry will be showcasing their incredible talents creating a day full of inspiration and planning. Each space offers couples a romantic backdrop and fully customizable experiences...
Rebecca and Kevin’s rustic garden Tampa Bay wedding featured shades of white and deep red, paired with greenery amidst a lush garden setting. The bride and groom chose a light and relaxing atmosphere for their fall nuptials. “It was really important to both of us to create a beautiful but fun atmosphere for the reception,...
Robin and Todd’s luxurious Clearwater wedding featured a country club celebration filled with romantic hues of blush, white, and gold. The luxurious soirée included a lavish Perrier Jouet Rosé champagne toast, ending with a grand sparkler exit into a vintage 1960’s Rolls Royce. “Our wedding was elegant and unique. We wanted our wedding to be...
NOVA 535 NOVA 535 is ideal for couples who want a wedding venue with unique character. With texture from the brick walls and hardwood floors and state-of-the-art uplighting, its natural decor provides a WOW factor all on its own. When you first enter the brick courtyard you’re encompassed by zen and private towering 30-foot tall...
Joanne and Kyle’s St. Pete Beach wedding was a fairytale come to life at Florida’s iconic “pink palace.” The luxurious wedding began with a traditional Catholic mass with a Rolls Royce to transport the bride and groom to their ballroom reception overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. “I would describe our theme as royal vintage with...
Danielle and Ryan’s fall South Tampa wedding exemplified the phrase “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” While wildfires and COVID thwarted the couple’s original plans for a destination wedding in Sonoma Valley, CA the bride and groom decided to host a winery-inspired celebration in the city they called home. By incorporating a saturated palette...
Jenna and Scott’s Clearwater Beach wedding embodied tropical greenery, a muted color palette, and tropical elements such as bamboo chairs and woven rattan chargers. The bride and groom’s 60 guests traveled to the popular Florida beach destination for its famous sand and surf and to enjoy a vacation wedding experience. “My idea for the overall...
Katelynn and Avery’s intimate downtown St. Pete wedding combined a romantic palette with a garden setting filled with abundant and colorful floral – including a jaw-dropping peacock fountain arrangement. Following the stunning ceremony, friends and family enjoyed outdoor dining at a communal table enclosed in a canopy of suspended blooms and sheer draping. “The theme...
Callie and Sam’s Ybor City wedding featured an intimate evening centered around simple elegance with a sparkler exit in a Ferrari getaway car. The wedding included a historic industrial cigar factory with exposed brick, lush greenery, and delicate white and blush florals. “The venue itself made the theme of the wedding. It’s old Tampa, brick,...
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).
