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Bethany and Brian’s romantic South Tampa wedding featured shades of dusty rose and metallic gold, a formal church ceremony, and an elegant yacht club dinner reception. “I would describe our wedding as classic and romantic. I wanted a simple and elegant theme, and I chose to add metallic accents for a more modern touch. We...
Katie and Shane’s rustic Tampa Bay wedding featured an elegant evening on a private Thonotosassa estate. Whimsical and romantic details created the ideal aesthetic to set the tone for romance while a champagne wall greeted guests before they were seated for the outdoor ceremony. “Our theme was a rustic romance with a splash of the...
Robin and Todd’s luxurious Clearwater wedding featured a country club celebration filled with romantic hues of blush, white, and gold. The luxurious soirée included a lavish Perrier Jouet Rosé champagne toast, ending with a grand sparkler exit into a vintage 1960’s Rolls Royce. “Our wedding was elegant and unique. We wanted our wedding to be...
Rachel and Liam’s classic waterfront South Tampa wedding featured marina views, soft florals, and modern white reception. The Tampa couple channeled a timeless style when selecting their colors and decor and paid homage to the waterfront Tampa Bay lifestyle. “We wanted our day to be romantic and classic, but also have a coastal and Florida...
Julieanna and Henry’s downtown St. Pete wedding enchanted their guests with a sophisticated soirée that featured a romantic ballroom ambiance. The luxurious St. Petersburg wedding was filled with neutral-toned florals that perfectly complemented the tropical paradise of Tampa Bay. “My favorite period is the 1920’s Great Gatsby era, so we tried to incorporate the decadence...
Rashida and Ryan’s whimsical downtown Tampa wedding was the embodiment of their personalities with nods to their tastes in music, love of plants, and modern styles. The Channel District couple chose a floral palette featuring an ombre of pink and green shades to reflect the bride’s favorite hues and the fact that she is a...
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...
Gina and Steve’s destination St. Pete beach wedding dazzled with elegant charm and breathtaking postcard Florida views. Wanting a laid back ambiance, the Illinois bride and groom incorporated their personalities with a cigar bar, a bilingual band and gold details. “For our theme, we wanted a romantic garden design. Since our wedding wasn’t black...
Alessandra and Vincent’s downtown Tampa wedding embodied a whimsical winter wonderland with elegant mismatched centerpieces and a romantic color palette of dusty blue and champagne gold. Dripping with personalized details, the bride and groom celebrated their Italian and Hispanic culture with a cigar roller and chicken and waffles during cocktail hour. “My main inspiration...
Kathryn and Frank’s elegant downtown Tampa wedding combined romantic decor and gorgeous greenery to capture their modern, garden-inspired celebration. Featuring a soft color palette of blush pink and champagne, the bride and groom transformed their ballroom reception into a whimsical dream. “I have always envisioned my wedding as romantic and garden inspired,” the bride gushed....
Kim and Christian’s Sarasota wedding was the epitome of romantic garden elegance with sparkling chandeliers, gorgeous lush greenery, and sweet details that included their English Bulldog, Paisley. “We wanted something really light yet whimsical and romantic,” the bride shared. “Choosing a theme that really complemented our venue was important so we waited to decide on our...
Marisa and Kevin’s romantic downtown St. Pete wedding featured modern decor including clear ghost chairs, a white dance floor, and rose quartz inspired ceremony backdrop. The groom, an outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays, hit a home run with this romantic, outdoor garden ceremony and luxurious ballroom wedding. “The customization and level of detail that went into...
Leah and Japesh’s Safety Harbor wedding blended the couple’s American and Indian cultures together to provide some unexpected moments for both the couple and their guests. “We didn’t tell Japesh’s extended family that we were exchanging the flower garlands during the ceremony, which is very meaningful in Indian weddings, so that was a nice...
Jessica and Benny’s South Tampa wedding was a classic embodiment of romantic details and an elegant color palette of light mauve and dusty rose with pops of metallic. For the Tampa bride and groom, they knew right away that the city in which they grew up would be the perfect location for their wedding...
Catina and Hays’ navy, marsala, blush and gold Florida wedding was a vision of rustic elegance with candlelight and romantic florals for their reception and a beautiful farm landscape as the backdrop of their ceremony. “We live in Punta Gorda, Florida but chose Lake Placid as the location for our wedding,” the bride shared....
Shanna and Matthew’s garden inspired downtown St. Pete wedding featured an abundance of florals that complemented the timeless elegance of the couple’s Jewish wedding. “We wanted our wedding to be very romantic, with as many flowers as possible! It was especially important to us that our chuppah reflected not only our heritage, but also...
Outdoor Sarasota Wedding | Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast Wedding Jennifer and Travis’ Sarasota area wedding featured a charming low-country theme, soft pastel color palette and a breathtaking outdoor reception. “There is something so appealing to me about low-country landscapes. Our wedding transported me to South Carolina, but still gave me the bits of Florida...
Vintage Glam South Tampa Wedding | Oxford Exchange Wedding Jennifer and Joey’s elegant South Tampa wedding featured a vintage, glam theme with an array of ivory, blue, gray and black tones. “I’ve always had a love of historic design, decor, architecture and fashion,” the bride shared. “I wanted vintage glamour without feeling like a theme...
Bridesmaid Dress Inspiration and Trends | Tampa Bay Bridal Shop Bella Bridesmaids Tampa Bay weddings are all about fashion: the bride’s dress, the groom’s tux and the bridal party attire. When it comes to choosing your bridesmaids dresses, you’ll want to find something that not only flatters the ladies who will be wearing them, but also complement your...
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).
