For your first wedding anniversary, you may rewatch your video or go through your photo album, have dinner at the restaurant where you got engaged, or plan a special date at a meaningful location.

But if you’re looking for a way to make your wedding date become a piece of Tampa’s history, consider surprising your new spouse with a personalized paver on Tampa’s famed Riverwalk.

Imagine strolling hand-in-hand with your partner along Hillsborough River with the sun setting over the glistening waters and the city’s skyline lighting up in the distance. Now, picture stopping at a special spot where your love story is forever etched into the very fabric of our beloved city with a custom paver.

The Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk develops, activates, and promotes Tampa’s downtown waterfront, increasing community access to the city’s waterfront. The non-profit 501(c)(3) organization offers couples a unique opportunity to commemorate their love in a lasting way through the Riverwalk Paver Program. Whether you’re celebrating a recent engagement, marking an anniversary, or memorializing your wedding day, these custom pavers allow you to leave a permanent mark on a place that holds significance for both you and the city of Tampa.

A personalized paver is more than just a stone; it’s a symbol of your commitment, a piece of your love story embedded within one of Tampa’s most cherished landmarks.

As Casey Young, Marketing and Events Manager for Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk, beautifully put it, “A lasting paver is a testament to their enduring bond as a couple and to the City of Tampa.”

As our city continues to grow, this unique program allows you to be a part of Tampa’s rich history and vibrant future, making it a perfect addition to your wedding or proposal story.

“We love that Riverwalk pavers are a part of people’s forever stories and that they can come back and visit them to remember wonderful memories they had on the Tampa Riverwalk,” MaryBeth Williams, Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk Executive Director, beamed.

A Riverwalk paver also makes for a thoughtful and meaningful gift, whether you’re looking for a unique wedding present for a special couple or want to surprise your partner with a romantic gesture. It’s a way to share your love story with everyone who visits the Riverwalk and to create a lasting legacy while also supporting the growth and development of the city.

If you are engaged on the Riverwalk, let Friends of the Tampa Riverwalk know so that you can be featured on Tampa Riverwalk’s social channels. Stories can be shared at [email protected]

Each square paver is 12 inches by 12 inches and can be engraved with up to four lines of personalized text, with 18 characters (including spaces) per line. Pavers cost $175, and gift certificates are available.

Yes. You can choose from one of six locations, with additional locations being added as the Riverwalk expands.

Pavers are engraved by hand right on the Riverwalk and may take up to 60 days to be completed. As soon as your paver is engraved, the Friends of the Riverwalk staff will notify you.