Holly and Justin met in high school, but rarely spoke. Five years later the pair reconnected and Justin asked Holly on a date. “Ever since we’ve been inseparable,” Holly shared. One year into their relationship Justin decided to serve his country and join the Army. While stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, he came home…
Lucy and Michael met at Georgia Military College after she graduated from high school and he made a career switch. “We both happened to enroll into GMC at the same time, Fall of 2007, which I now believed to be fate,” the bride shared. “It really was serendipitous. We fell in love throughout our time there…
Tampa Bay couple Tiffany and Sean began their friendship during a coed soccer game through their work. “We played on the same team and enjoyed post-game celebrations together with the rest of the team. It was during those times that we learned we had more in common than a shared work place and a…
Tampa Bay couple Sherri and Casey were engaged in an iconic movie hotel on 12-12-12. The groom surprised Sherri with a unique proposal in Estes Park, Colorado’s famed Stanley Hotel (from the movie The Shining). “He had the room filled up with red and white roses and handed me a gift. It was a Christmas ornament that said, We’re…
Peter and Kristin met after a Tampa Bay Lightning game while Peter’s ship was docked at the Port of Tampa. Although their encounter was brief, the connection the couple felt was strong. Peter, a Massachusetts Maritime Academy student, was soon off to sea without phone or internet. But when he returned for a visit a couple of months later,…
Mandy and Chris hosted their wedding reception at private residence in Ft. Myers following a elegant Tampa Palms Golf and Country Club wedding. After holding a more formal family-only Tampa wedding the night before, the couple kicked off their boots and celebrated with friends. Mandy used Pinterest to inspire her rustic country wedding and…
Tampa couple Mandy and Chris were inseparable from the first day they met. On a recommendation from Chris’ brother, Mandy texted Chris and four years later they were engaged! When the pair started planning their wedding, they had very different ideas of how the big day would play out. “I wanted something small with family only,…
If you want a stunning Tampa waterfront wedding, then check out the Davis Island Garden Club. It has a beautiful gazebo overlooking the water and a large reception room with outdoor patio. Brides with a picky palate can choose their own caterers at this wedding venue and bring in their own alcohol. Photos courtesy…
Bridal party pictures don’t have the boring, traditional poses of past; using props and some depth can make for fun, unique wedding pictures! Ashfall Mixed Media captured Rachel and Jonathan before their “I do’s” at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key. The bride requested a “frame” picture and after doing some more common…
