Marry Me Tampa Bay | Isabel O’Neil Bridal Fashion Show

Every October, Tampa Bay bridal shops flock to New York City for Bridal Fashion Week, and since that isn't open to the public, we partnered with Isabel O'Neil Bridal to bring high-end couture fashion to Tampa.

This year's epic Marry Me Tampa Bay/Isabel O'Neil Bridal fashion show took place at the historic wedding venue, Le Meridien, located in downtown Tampa.

For our third annual wedding fashion show, Tampa Bay bridal couture boutique Isabel O'Neil Bridal delighted us with jaw-dropping gowns featuring gorgeous sheath underlays, sequin, and beaded details, and hints of lace. Tampa Bay wedding hair and makeup team Michele Renee The Studio transformed our beautiful models with runway chic hair styles, with accentuated cheekbones and dramatic eye makeup.

With their poolside patio set for welcoming guests, Le Meridien provided the perfect setting for a first impression for show attendees as they arrived. Chic hors-d'oeuvres and cocktails and a GIF booth from ShutterBooth Tampa entertained our fashionistas before touring Le Meridien, which was previously a federal courthouse. Attendees learned about the rich history of this former historic landmark from the Le Meridien wedding team. As guests arrived at the ballroom, Tampa Bay DJ Spark Weddings filled the space with a high-energy playlist to set the atmosphere for our epic fashion show.

Tampa Bay wedding planner Love Lee Lane coordinated the logistics and design of the event with chic lounge furniture rentals from A Chair Affair and clear chiavari chairs from Kate Ryan Event Rentals. The modern chairs and aisle lighting transformed the historic ballroom into a modern runaway.

Tampa Bay wedding photographer Lifelong Photography Studios captured every beautiful detail of the gorgeous dresses, while videographer Kemari Lyn Films created a cinematic film to showcase the excitement of the evening.

As the grand finale kicked off with the models making their last strut down the runway, guests were surprised with an epic sparkler fountain from Spark Weddings, which are fire-free sparklers safe for indoor use. Guests left with an even sweeter ending to the night with gorgeous hand-painted wedding dress cookies from Alessi Bakeries.

Venue: Le Meridien Tampa
Photographer: Lifelong Photography Studios *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Videographer: Kemari Lyn Films  *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Planner: Love Lee Lane *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Dresses: Isabel O'Neil Bridal Collection *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Chiavari Chair Rentals: Kate Ryan Event Rentals *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Lounge Furniture Rentals: A Chair Affair *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Mirrored Table: FH Weddings
DJ, Lighting and Sparklers: Spark Weddings *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Hair and Makeup: Michele Renee the Studio *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Draping: Gabro Event Services *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Florist: The Flower Gallery
PhotoBooth: ShutterBooth *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Papergoods: URBANcoast *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro
Cookie Favors: Alessi Bakeries *Preferred Marry Me Tampa Bay Wedding Pro