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Amanda and Clay’s St. Petersburg wedding featured a refreshing blend of classic decor in a modern aesthetic. The gulf coast views from the rooftop reception were balanced with gorgeous greenery, delicious food, and music that kept their guests on the dance floor all night. “Two words I would use to describe our wedding would be...
Sarah and Ralph’s swanky downtown Tampa wedding kept the New Year’s Eve atmosphere in check for their guest list of 140 with an upscale ambiance and designated dessert room. Welcoming loved ones from all over the world, the St. Pete bride and groom ensured the start to the year and their lives together were a...
Kathleen and Crosby’s elegant yet edgy downtown St. Pete wedding combined formal, classic elements with fun and off-beat details that truly spoke to the couple’s personalities. The bride and groom were inspired by their wedding venue’s historic yet modern charm which helped them dictate their color palette and wedding style. “The main theme of our...
Lindsey and Alex’s elegant Saftey Harbor wedding was a true reflection of their commitment to faith and deep-rooted love for one another. With a handmade circular arch dripping with orchids for the ceremony and floating candles illuminating the reception tables, the bride and groom perfectly brought their timeless vision to life. “Alex and I consider...
Amelia and Nathan’s magical Clearwater Beach wedding gave their guests a taste of old Hollywood glam with movie-related décor, breathtaking views of the Gulf, and pops of color. Using Marry Me Tampa Bay as a resource for ideas and inspiration, the bride nailed her vision. “Our theme was vintage meets modern-day cinema. We combined...
Stefanie and Kevin’s downtown Tampa wedding was a timeless vision of old Hollywood glamour with pops of forest green and gold to bring the black-tie optional affair to life. “We live in Tampa, right near downtown. I knew I wanted to get married near to where I live, for convenience and because Downtown Tampa...
Stephany and Tyler’s Tampa garden wedding was a modern chic affair filled with natural earthy tones, sweet personal details, and plenty of glitz and glamour. Envisioning an elegant garden party ambiance with a hint of outdoor Florida charm, the West Palm Beach bride and groom chose a color palette of deep green, black, ivory, and...
Sara and Abel’s outdoor Sarasota wedding was a vision of tropical Florida charm with chic modern details, gorgeous waterfront views, and bright blue skies reminiscent of a postcard. “We really wanted something that was classic yet formal, but that also could stand the test of time,” the bride shared. “For our color palette, we...
Carolynn and KJ’s elegant St. Pete Beach wedding was a dream come true for the bride who had imagined getting married at The Don CeSar ever since she was a little girl. “Being from Tampa, I will always remember driving over the bridge to St. Pete Beach and seeing the stunning Pink Palace! It...
Liz and EG’s Sarasota wedding featured a glamorous color palette of black, white and gold for their country club nuptials. The stunning duo aren’t strangers to the pages of Marry Me Tampa Bay, as the bride and groom allowed us to share their UPS inspired engagement session. As a nod to EG’s profession, the...
When we think of the iconic designer Kate Spade, we think classic, modern and chic. Our hearts our heavy with the news of her passing. She’s inspired so many brides’ decor and fashion, and her items have been at the top of many couples’ bridal registries for decades. We know that her timeless style...
Brooke and Blake’s classic downtown St. Pete wedding featured an elegant black and white color palette. Keeping the decor simple yet breathtaking, the bride incorporated the couple’s traditional and refined tastes throughout their wedding day. “I wanted our theme to provide a fairytale type environment. I felt the like the belle of the ball,”...
Varuni and Matthew’s culturally inspired Tampa Bay wedding featured a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony followed by a modern black and white reception. “We are both into mid-century modern vibes with a touch of industrial and glam. I wanted the design of both events to feel super modern yet romantic,” Varuni explained. “For the Hindu ceremony,...
Transforming a typically rustic, country chic wedding venue into a luxe modern space is no easy feat, unless you have the right designer and decor! For this Tampa Bay inspired wedding styled shoot, “plansigner” (planner/designer) Staci Mandikas of UNIQUE Weddings and Events opted for city sophistication, modern style and high fashion as her inspiration....
Claire and Sterling’s classic and glamorous downtown St. Pete wedding featured an effortless color palette of ivory and gold with blush and black accents at an iconic St. Petersburg landmark. “We wanted our wedding to be elegant and timeless and something that would always be in style,” the bride explained. “We both appreciated how...
Jackie and Zack’s downtown Tampa wedding featured a modern vintage glam theme with a tropical flair and a color palette of blush pink, black, white and shades of green. “I have never been a very traditional person, and I think my wedding theme encompassed an idea of following your heart, and it was beautiful,”...
Modern Tampa Wedding | The Centre Club Braedon and Andrew’s modern Tampa wedding featured a black and white color palette with pops of gold accents. “We didn’t have a theme; we mainly we just chose a color scheme for our wedding,” the bride explained. “One thing we did incorporate was black and white stripes. I...
Downtown Tampa Wedding | The Tampa Club Wedding Kaeley and Mike’s romantic downtown Tampa wedding featured a modern ballroom wedding reception with a classic theme and a pop of pink and purple color throughout the decor. “It was really important for me to think of a wedding as the beginning of a new chapter,” the...
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...
Modern, Tropical Sarasota Wedding | Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Wedding Kate and Devon’s modern Sarasota wedding featured tropical Florida chic decor and a black, white and gold color motif. “Our theme was modern tropical, spotlighting pineapples. My mother has always loved pineapples, and growing up in the south, I love what pineapples represent (good ol’ southern hospitality),”...
Whimsical Alice In Wonderland Inspired Wedding | Dali Museum Wedding Paige and Rick’s downtown St. Pete wedding featured a whimsical theme showcasing the pair’s uniqueness and love for art. “Salvador Dali is my most favorite artist, and I have Alice in Wonderland tattoos on my right leg,” the bride explained. “Dali illustrated a version of Lewis...
Classic Downtown St. Pete Wedding | Museum of Fine Arts Wedding Kirstin and Evan’s downtown St. Pete wedding featured a traditional church ceremony, followed by a timeless and elegant reception inside the Museum of Fine Arts. The bride and groom selected the museum’s conservatory for their classic black and white wedding which featured wine accents as node to...
Modern Downtown St. Pete Wedding | NOVA 535 Wedding Lauren and Nick’s modern downtown St. Pete wedding featured a romantic candlelit ceremony and a black, white and metallic color palette. “I chose those colors because I wanted a classic look and something neutral for photos,” the bride explained. “[I wanted to make our wedding] as personal and...
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,...
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).
