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Debbie and Mark’s downtown St. Pete wedding was a spectacular and spooky soirée that incorporated their October 30th wedding date as the perfect opportunity to host a Halloween-themed wedding day. To create a festive guest experience for their intimate 46-person event, every detail of Halloween was intertwined into the theme and decor. “We choose a...
Katelynn and Marques’ Clearwater Beach destination wedding was a fantasy-filled weekend that brought the couple’s closest friends and family to Tampa Bay’s best beach for a dream vacation. The modern tropical wedding incorporated luxurious Florida palms and striking geometric accents to create a beachfront paradise that was unique to their love story. “Marques and I...
Monique and Davante’s downtown St. Pete wedding was a cross-country celebration that featured a caricaturist, spoken word artist, and the Dallas Mavericks’ official DJ to entertain their guests. The bride planned a modern summertime wedding that elegantly embraced her husband’s last name. “It was romantic and garden-themed to go along with my husband’s last name...
Kathleen and Jerahmeel’s tropical St. Pete Beach wedding incorporated gold geometric centerpieces and vibrant lush florals for a rustic celebration overflowing with gorgeous Florida charm. “At the time we were planning our wedding, I was stationed in Oklahoma. We chose Tampa because we wanted a beach wedding and because it holds a special place in...
Christina and John’s downtown St. Pete wedding was filled with a color palette of purples, pinks and blues for their modern, whimsical reception. “We don’t take ourselves too seriously, so we thought our wedding should reflect that attitude,” the bride shared. “Certain minor details were important to me, like our custom cake topper. It consisted...
Great Gatsby Inspired Clearwater Wedding | Ruth Eckerd Hall Wedding Danielle and Ryan’s Clearwater wedding featured Great Gatsby inspired decor and a roaring 20’s vintage theme with a black, white, silver and oasis color palette. “It seemed like a great theme to incorporate, especially for our wedding guests!” Danielle gushed. “We used black as our bridal party...
Great Gatsby South Tampa Wedding | Oxford Exchange Wedding Lisa and Nick’s Great Gatsby inspired South Tampa wedding featured a gold and bordeaux color palette with a minimalistic theme and “dog of honor.” “We wanted a formal wedding because the venue is fancy, but at the same time, love the rustic and minimalistic look,” the...
Navy Blue and Grey St. Petersburg Wedding | Imagery Wedding Films Amanda and Anand’s St. Petersburg wedding featured a romantic color palette of burgundy, navy blue and dusty grey. “We wanted a fun and vibrant Hindu ceremony outdoors in a nature-filled setting, but also a classic, romantic intimate ceremony. I feel like we achieved this during both...
Real Waterfront Tampa Bay Wedding Inspiration Waterfront, St. Petersburg Wedding | St. Petersburg Museum of History Wedding Emily and Chris’ downtown St. Petersburg waterfront wedding focused on their love for travel and mission to live their lives together as one great adventure. “Our theme was ‘taking flight.’ We chose it based on the biplane suspended in our...
Downtown St. Pete Garden Wedding | Museum of Fine Arts Wedding Joanna and Mark’s downtown St. Pete wedding featured a nighttime outdoor wedding ceremony with lighted trees and hanging lanterns, creating a romantic setting for their “I Do’s.” “When I first met Mark, he was living in St. Petersburg, and we spent the majority of...
South Tampa Wedding | Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club Wedding Chelsea and Anthony’s elegant South Tampa wedding reflected the couple’s personalities through their unique music choices. “Our wedding was very personalized. I didn’t want to do anything that has been overdone,” the bride shared. “Instrumental piano covers of Fetty Wap’s Trap Queen, Coldplay’s Viva La Vida,...
Industrial, Hipster Tampa Styled Wedding | Coppertail Brewing Co. Wedding With such a strong craft beer presence in Tampa Bay, we are so excited to showcase this Coppertail Brewery styled wedding shoot. The venue’s high loft ceilings, open floorpan, exposed brick and industrial furnishings created a unique backdrop for the industrial, nautical inspired Tampa wedding. “Tufted Vintage Rentals gathered...
St. Pete Beach Wedding | The Don CeSar Wedding Although they live hundreds of miles away, Melissa and Michael have local ties to the Tampa Bay area and chose to host a destination St. Pete Beach wedding. “My grandparents have owned a condo in Pass-a-Grille for over 40 years, and my parents own a condo...
DIY, Garden Same-Sex Tampa Wedding | USF Botanical Gardens Daniel and Rick celebrated the beginning of the year with more than just a New Year’s resolution; they made a life long commitment. “I knew I wanted to marry Rick when our first dog, Zoe, fell fatally ill. This loss was devastating for us, but the way...
Weddings from throughout Tampa Bay Same Sex Pass-A-Grille Beach Wedding | Tide the Knot Beach Weddings Local Floridians Brooke & Ashley said their “I do’s” in an intimate Pass-A-Grille Beach wedding ceremony. St. Pete wedding planners Tide the Knot added a touch of glam to the same sex couple’s wedding with an upscale arbor, complete with a crystal chandelier. Venue: Pass-A-Grille...
Surprise Modern Tampa Engagement – LGBT Wedding We’re starting to see a trend shifting to surprise engagements…and loving it! Ryan, the brain behind Never Have I Ever Tampa (we’ve got to support our local Tampa Bay blogs!) planned an elaborate surprise LGBT wedding proposal for his partner of eight years, Nicholas. With same-sex marriage now legal...
Wedding Planning Advice from Marry Me Tampa Bay When the love of your life finally pops the question, you’re filled with so much happiness and joy, and then reality hits and you realize: I have to plan a wedding and have no idea where to start! Before you immediately jump onto Pinterest to start planning your...
Rustic Tampa Wedding – Tampa Wedding Photographer Ashlee Hamon Photography Land O’ Lakes couple Audrey and Richie were an online dating success story. “As I searched the profiles for Mr. Right I came across a blue eyed, handsome, young man. I won’t lie, it helped that he had all his teeth, a job, and didn’t...
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).
