Paige and Kyle
Hotel Zamora
“Our inspiration was coastal and timeless, but most of all, we wanted it to feel like us. We wanted our wedding ambiance to feel warm and soft, yet colorful, like a beachside sunset. Our main colors were blue, white, and gold. We also incorporated pops of coral and pink. We chose the colors to create the sunset-inspired, coastal, warm ambiance that we were inspired by.” – The Bride
FEATURING
Paige and Kyle’s romantic St. Pete Beach wedding was a breathtaking celebration that beautifully captured the essence of love and the natural surroundings. The event was adorned with soft sunset-inspired colors—gentle blue, warm peach, and muted gold—creating a dreamy atmosphere that complemented the evening sky. The couple hosted 100 beloved friends and family on a stunning November day. As they exchanged vows, guests were treated to a spectacular view of the horizon. As the sun set, the ceremony transitioned into a joyous reception, where laughter, love, and celebration filled the air against the backdrop of a breathtaking seaside panorama.
“Our first look was probably our favorite moment of the day. We both said we immediately felt so much calmer, at ease, and excited for the day after finally seeing each other,” the bride revealed. “The whole day was so memorable, but if we had to choose a few stand-out moments, we would say the ceremony and when we got our first look at the cocktail hour and reception. It was a great feeling seeing everything come together.”
The Hair Styling
Femme Akoi Beauty Studio
“I wanted a classic look that kept my hair out of my face, but I wanted it to be down, since I feel most myself with my hair down. I opted for a half-up hairstyle with loose curls and felt so elegant and beautiful.
We hired Femme Akoi Beauty Studio because we had heard great things about them through our research and word-of-mouth from vendors. They were great throughout the process; from my trial to the wedding day, all of my girls and I loved our hair.”
The Proposal
“We were on a trip in St. John, USVI, on a gorgeous hike overlooking the ocean when Kyle proposed. It was just the two of us, and it was perfect!”
The Bach Party & Honeymoon
“I hosted my bachelorette trip in Newport, RI. I chose this location because I grew up vacationing to northern coastal locations, such as Rhode Island and wanted my Florida friends to experience it. I also had some girls coming from the northeast so it was a great meeting point. It was the perfect wholesome, fun weekend!
We are actually doing a delayed honeymoon this spring in Hawaii. We are choosing this destination because it is somewhere we have both always wanted to go. We love the beach, hiking, beautiful views, and delicious food. It seems like the perfect place to have a balance of adventure and also relaxation.”
The Planning
Seashine Weddings & Events
“We wanted a planner who would be attentive to our vision, communicative, and fun to work with—additionally, someone who is familiar with the area and local vendors. As a bonus, we knew Katie Conner from college and have been following her business and watching it grow. Once we got engaged, we knew we could trust Katie and her team at Seashine Weddings to help plan our ideal wedding.”
From The Planner
“Paige and Kyle’s wedding was a stunning, elegant celebration on the water at Hotel Zamora. The day stood out for its classy details, seamless flow, and overall fabulous atmosphere, making it a perfect inspiration for readers looking for a sophisticated waterfront wedding.”
-Katie Conner, Seashine Weddings and Events
The Inspiration
“Our inspiration was coastal and timeless, but most of all, we wanted it to feel like us. We wanted our wedding ambiance to feel warm and soft, yet colorful, like a beachside sunset.
Our main colors were blue, white, and gold. We also incorporated pops of coral and pink. We chose the colors to create the sunset-inspired, coastal, warm ambiance that we were inspired by.
We are easy going and fun, but we also love to get dressed up and enjoy a classy night. So, we wanted our wedding to feel relaxed, yet still sophisticated. One of our favorite places to be is by the water, enjoying the beauty of the place we live in. We wanted our guests to experience our little slice of paradise for the weekend.
We incorporated personal touches throughout the reception, such as hand made decoupage seashell place cards for our guests. Additionally, we had to give our pup Stella some time to shine by bringing her to our cocktail hour. We had cocktail napkins with her face on it and a little golden retriever figurine on our cake.”
Which vendors really exceeded your expectations?
Our planner, Seashine Weddings, executed our day beautifully. We did not have to think about anything day of, it was all handled for us, and if anything went wrong, we didn’t even notice!
Our photographer, Lily River Photography, was also absolutely incredible. She not only captured our day perfectly, but she was also so much fun to work with and contributed to the overall energy of the day. Lou’s Florist put together the most stunning arrangements for our ceremony pedestals and our bouquets. Everyone was saying how beautiful the flowers were! SLK Beauty did a fabulous job making me and my girls feel beautiful that day, and her energy was great to have in the room!
What advice would you give to other Tampa Bay couples?
Have fun with it and remember that the day is about you. We know this is clichè, but it really is true.
Don’t get hung up on the minor details because on the day of, you will be so happy to be marrying your person, and you likely won’t even notice the little things.
