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Lauren and Jason originally planned an August wedding in Washington state, but due to COVID-19 and Jason’s impending schedule within the NHL “bubble,” the Brandon couple pivoted and planned a socially-distanced wedding within a mere 10 days! The intimate celebration took place in the backyard of their new Tampa Bay home, with 10 guests in...
Sandy and Keith’s beautiful waterfront Tampa wedding was planned in just six short weeks after COVID thwarted their original Gainesville nuptials. The St. Pete couple swapped their initial historic building venue for a sunset cruise with soft flora and classic details and were thrilled with how their celebration unfolded. Although the pair had to cancel...
Christina and Kyle’s downtown St. Pete wedding was an enchanting evening filled with a rich red and pink color palette complemented by soft blues and whites. The St. Petersburg wedding centered around uniting the two families and included a traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony. “Our theme was traditional romantic. We wanted a lot of wedding traditions...
Theresa and Edward’s South Tampa waterfront wedding turned the couple’s home into an elegant oasis for their intimate wedding of 68 guests. A jewel-toned color palette added vibrancy to the decor and transformed the bride and groom’s newly purchased dream home. “We went for classic, elegant, Tuscan, and the Mediterranean. We wanted a relaxed and...
Amanda and John’s Tampa Heights wedding featured classic flora accented by rustic wood décor, gold geometric touches, nods to Disney, and shots of whiskey. The Tampa bride and groom incorporated personal touches to their neutral wedding with favored music selections and a unique brunch menu, including a doughnut tower. When it came to the overall...
Lisa and Josh’s romantic Clearwater Beach wedding paired glamorous gold decor with soft pink and white flora against a breathtaking ocean view backdrop. The bride and groom’s day epitomized the combination of two families, as Josh’s two children as well as the couple’s furbaby all had special roles in the celebration. The Oldsmar couple opted...
Kelly and Matt considered canceling their Florida destination elopement in Indian Rocks Beach due to the threat of COVID-19, but ultimately decided to move forward with their intimate guestless wedding. “We made the choice to continue our plans since there was little to no cases in Florida at the time. We had a small gathering...
Danielle and Malik’s South Tampa wedding featured an outdoor garden ceremony overlooking one of the most iconic backdrops in Tampa Bay. The Houston couple channeled a chic and romantic style for their celebration and were beyond grateful to be able to celebrate with 150 of their favorite people mere weeks before Coronavirus changed the world....
Ivy and Michael’s boho-inspired Tampa Heights wedding combined lush foliage and floral with heirloom decor that showcased the bride and groom’s intrinsic taste and sentiment. To complement the fall season, the pair chose a color palette of rich red hues and natural greens that would pop against the historic brick architecture of their wedding venue....
Chevonne and Vaughn’s destination Sarasota wedding was a magical evening that brought the couple’s family and friends to a private estate decorated in sparkling lights and romantic florals. Our wedding design and colors were inspired by a beautiful bouquet I’d seen online. That bouquet became the foundation for our color and floral design. I chose...
Sylvia and Adam’s timeless South Tampa wedding featured a greenery-lined staircase, dreamy white ceremony backdrop, and elegant dusty blue bridesmaids dresses. “My wedding design was classic elegance. I chose this as my venue already had so many amazing characteristics I didn’t want the decor to take away from that,” the bride shared. MORE: SOUTH TAMPA...
Sara and Jake’s boho-rustic South Tampa wedding embodied the couple’s vibrant social lifestyle with a combination of earthy details and lux finishes. To incorporate greenery-focused arrangements and natural wood elements with an elevated black-tie style, the bride chose a classic black and white color palette with pops of lush green and elegant gold. “We wanted...
Amanda and Ruben’s outdoor spring Tampa Bay wedding featured a cozy S’mores station, sentimental “Marriage Braid” ceremony, and a sparkler grand exit. The FishHawk Ranch bride envisioned a vibrant color scheme with shades of reds and pinks and a floral motif to complement the lush setting. “We had a romantic garden theme with burgundy, rose...
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...
Katie and James’ downtown Tampa riverfront wedding highlighted the city’s distinct character through delicious cuisine and captivating views. The bride showcased Florida foliage against a classic and clean backdrop and chose a neutral color palette as to not detract from the venue’s floor-to-ceiling skyline views overlooking the water. “I had a very specific vision of...
Val and Bob’s whimsical downtown Tampa wedding featured greenery centerpieces with succulent accents and a green, blue, and purple color palette. “We are big fans of Wes Anderson movies and were inspired by his style for our details and décor,” the bride shared. “Our invitations were created to resemble a book cover from an author...
Brittany and Logan’s romantic St. Petersburg garden wedding combined traditional elements with romantic details special to their relationship, which spanned several cities and years dating back to high school. “Logan and I met our senior year of high school, so we are technically high school sweethearts. We went to two different colleges and spent our...
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...
Lauren and Kevin’s downtown St. Pete wedding combined their minimalist and modern styles with homespun elements in a way that was truly personal to the pair. With the assistance of family members, who helped create the day’s details, from the centerpieces to the favors, the fall color palette incorporated neutral tones of charcoal, blush, and...
Angielique and Ryan’s Tampa garden wedding featured a chic, sunlit ceremony and modern luxe reception. The bride and groom’s love of their hometown and their toy poodle puppy inspired their luxurious white, pink, and grey wedding on famed Bayshore Boulevard. “Our theme was garden-glam. We wanted our ceremony to be in a garden outside in...
Caitlin and Kyle’s destination Tampa Heights wedding dazzled with a breathtaking chapel ceremony filled with an abundance of natural lighting and romantic greenery-inspired reception. Wanting to share their love story for their 150 guests, the Kentucky bride and groom turned to Marry Me Tampa Bay for advice and inspiration on planning their destination Florida wedding....
Emily and Colton’s timeless South Tampa wedding combined the light and airy ambiance of their Hyde Park venue with sweet rustic details for an elegant affair for 140 guests. Knowing that they didn’t want an over-the-top celebration was a key factor in truly capturing their vision. By adding an abundance of greenery and a few...
Julia and Justin’s rustic meets elegance Largo wedding brought their fall vision to life with gorgeous gold details, breathtaking golf course views, and an abundance of fresh florals. Looking to keep their reception laid-back and fun, the bride and groom incorporated personalized lawn games and a mouthwatering ice cream bar for their guest list...
Khrystle and Joseph’s dreamy Tampa Heights wedding included a flower chandelier, a vintage photo booth bus, and an abundance of gorgeous greenery. Setting the mood for their bohemian wedding, the St. Pete couple incorporated candles throughout their reception venue for a truly magical ambiance. “The best way to describe our wedding would be industrial...
Allyson and Tyler’s destination St. Pete wedding was a stunning summertime celebration with dusty blue details, radiant rose tones, and gold accents to pop against the bride and groom’s contemporary-chic ballroom wedding. “I wanted the color scheme to feel like summer, with some gold glam. Our colors were very summery and felt perfect in the...
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).
