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Rachel and Leo’s intimate Tampa backyard wedding was adorned in rustic touches and floral details. With an atmosphere of farmhouse elegance from the comfort of their home, the bride and groom incorporated colors surrounding the arrival of their baby boy which was a unique and personal touch. “We live in Riverview and chose our backyard...
Just a short time ago, in a galaxy not too far away, Olivia and Chris’ Star Wars-inspired Tampa Heights wedding wowed their guests with starlit walls, shades of blue and gold geometric details, and out-of-this-world towering centerpieces. “My inspiration for the wedding design came from the vibes of our venue, industrial but classy and elegant,”...
Elisha and Dennis’ luxurious jewel-toned Sarasota destination wedding incorporated their love of family, champagne, and donuts, against an elegant beach backdrop. The Houston-based couple chose Florida, the bride’s childhood home and the groom’s alma mater, to host their destination wedding for 75 of their closest friends and family. “Our theme was beach resort togetherness. We...
Janina and Nathan’s destination St. Pete Beach wedding included a cheerful color palette inspired by the Pacific Islands, a bamboo ceremony arch, and monogrammed coconut escort cards. “Our wedding was inspired by our love of the Hawaiian Islands and the culture that we portrayed in the décor and details of our wedding. We called it...
Katie and Kyle’s Clearwater wedding combined rustic charm with elegant details complementing their springtime yacht club setting. The bride and groom chose a palette of champagne and natural greenery with punches of saturated red tones. “In the beginning, I had a difficult time describing what I was looking for; it was really a combo of...
Mickey and Scott’s South Tampa wedding featured classic décor adorned in gold and greenery with a white horse-drawn carriage send-off. “Our wedding theme was timeless and elegant with a touch of fun. Our décor was green, white, and gold,” the bride shared. “We wanted a wedding that showcased our neighborhood and lifestyle. Neither one of...
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...
Lizzy and Tanner’s classic downtown Tampa wedding focused on the meaning of their marriage first and foremost, with traditional details that made for a beautiful and timeless style. “We wanted our marriage and our love for each other to be the focus of the day. To complement that, we wanted the design of the wedding...
Do you look at the weddings on Pinterest and wish you could achieve that perfectly designed decor? You can now choose from four Insta-worthy wedding designs curated by top influencers with Bellwether Beach Resort’s “Styled with Love” program. Marry Me Tampa Bay, along with fashion and interior design blogger McKenna Bleu, former Miss South Carolina...
What happens when you combine an elegantly formal color palette with dreamy winter flora and edgy, industrial details? The resulting inspiration will conjure sophisticated snowy visions for couples wanting to embrace the wintery season here in Florida. Planner and designer Delaney Driver of Wilder Mind Events shared that her inspiration was the contrast of the...
Have you ever been scrolling through Instagram and thought yourself, can I just have this person design my wedding? The newly renovated St. Pete Beach wedding hotel, Bellwether Beach Resort, has partnered with four social influencers for their Styled with Love wedding design collection. Each design features carefully curated decor elements including florals, luxe linens,...
Jessica and Chris’ urban downtown St. Pete wedding blended boho details with personal touches, like a bourbon barrel guest book and coffee bean favors. “Our wedding inspiration was a tropical-whimsical oasis. We wanted something that fit both our personalities, style, colors, and setting. Our colors were navy blue, copper, and rose gold. We felt that those...
Gina and Kevin’s downtown St. Pete wedding was adorned with greenery and a neutral palette creating a romantic setting. “I have always been drawn to anything mauve so we went with a mauve and dusty rose color combination with gold accents,” the bride shared. “I also love jewel tones so we made sure we had...
Alexa and Nick’s elegant downtown Tampa wedding boasted soft and romantic colors with sweeping views of the city skyline. “We didn’t have a specific theme for our wedding. We just wanted it to be classy and elegant,” the bride shared. “Our colors were blush pink, gold, and ivory. We added greenery to the bouquets and...
Lindsay and Christopher’s intimate South Tampa wedding featured classic touches with notes of burgundy and greenery. “Our goal was to create an intimate experience that focused on the romance of our relationship beyond any party theme we could envision. We wanted the look and feel to be timeless, simple, and romantic,” the bride shared. “Our...
Priscilla and Josh’s Clearwater Beach wedding featured a soft color palette of ivory, blush, and white tones that created a timeless and romantic atmosphere. “We both always imagined a traditional wedding. We wanted to look back on our pictures years from now and still get the same romantic and timeless feeling we had on our big...
Mariah and Nathan’s downtown Tampa wedding featured sentimental details overlooking the city skyline. The Tampa natives chose a striking color scheme of shades of pink and maroon accented with metallic gold. “We wanted the day to reflect us; we tried to keep other people’s opinions to a minimum and focus on what we like. There...
Rachel and Liam’s classic waterfront South Tampa wedding featured marina views, soft florals, and modern white reception. The Tampa couple channeled a timeless style when selecting their colors and decor and paid homage to the waterfront Tampa Bay lifestyle. “We wanted our day to be romantic and classic, but also have a coastal and Florida...
Christa and Tony’s luxurious downtown St. Pete wedding featured lavish florals and was dripped in gold. The bride and groom’s dark green and white color palette accented their romantic décor and picturesque reception space. “Our wedding theme was classic and elegant, a modern fairytale. It was very romantic,” the bride shared. “My favorite color is...
Gemma and Brendan’s enchanted rustic Plant City wedding took place beneath a canopy of towering trees surrounded by verdant flora, followed by dinner and dancing amidst an open-air, wood-clad barn. The Pittsburg bride and groom selected a simple and classic style for their celebration, with a neutral palette and an abundance of greenery that complimented...
Amy and Keyan’s intimate downtown Tampa destination wedding featured maritime elements and classic shades of blue and red. The bride and groom incorporated several personal elements, including Keyan’s family burgee (a distinguishing flag used in boating) and key lime pie desserts as a nod to their Key West engagement. The Port Charlotte couple used to...
Michelle and Travis’ downtown St. Pete wedding featured classic elements set in a historic boutique hotel venue and an edgy portrait session among the area’s famous murals. The Tampa bride and groom had been together for nine years so they decided to move forward with their COVID wedding because they didn’t want to wait any...
Midori and Andrew’s intimate downtown St. Pete destination wedding was small in scale but big in classic style with a soft color palette and lush, romantic greenery that complemented their modern venue. “We had a minimalist theme since we love design elements like clean lines, greenery, and neutrals,” the bride explained. “We chose white and...
Melody and Mitch’s downtown Tampa rooftop elopement featured classic decor and beautiful city skyline views for the couple’s intimate ceremony. The Tampa natives chose to elope because they loved the idea of having an intimate wedding ceremony of 10 guests with just their siblings and parents. Although they plan on having a larger reception in...
What happens when you combine one of the most celebrated days of love with a chic new St. Petersburg wedding venue? A dramatic wedding inspiration shoot filled with color and uniqueness. “My inspiration for the shoot was everything we think of when we think of Valentine’s Day, flowers, chocolate hearts, champagne, strawberries, and love,” Tampa...
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).
