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Located in the heart of Midtown Tampa, Aloft/Element Midtown brings a new cosmopolitan flair to the city’s hottest new destination district. Centrally located between Westshore and Downtown, this new central neighborhood has added contemporary energy to Tampa. The dual-branded property creates a unique opportunity for couples to showcase their individual personalities in one location. With...
Stephanie and Saxon’s luxurious Sarasota wedding featured a breathtaking first look over the Sarasota Bay, a private vow exchange, and an enchanting garden courtyard reception at one of the most historic venues in the Sunshine State. “We chose Sarasota to get married in after a visit to our venue; it took our breath away! The...
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....
Tiffany and Jeff’s timeless Tampa wedding was a true testament of their love for God and each other with an open and airy church ceremony followed by an elegant ballroom reception. Envisioning a classic yet romantic ambiance, the bride and groom combined a soft color palette with candlelight for the storybook celebration they had always...
Erin and Brandon’s classically chic Largo wedding captured their love for one another with stunning golf course views, romantic pink uplighting, and mauve and silver color palette. “Our theme was rustic chic,” the bride explained, “I really was looking for a way to create something that was simplistic, with an elegant touch.” Working in...
Emily and Jay’s South Tampa wedding combined the couple’s love for Tampa Bay and their simplistic style which was intertwined throughout their waterfront celebration. “We are big on the outdoors, especially boating and fishing so naturally, our venue was on the water with an outdoor ceremony,” the bride beamed. “For our theme, I suppose...
Mare’t and Zach’s downtown St. Pete wedding brought the bride and groom’s friends and family from all over the country to picturesque Florida. To pay tribute to the groom’s alma mater, the couple incorporated the University of North Carolina’s colors of light blue, navy blue, silver, and white. “I grew up in Tampa and...
Ahyoung and Lamont’s downtown St. Pete wedding was a tropical paradise filled with luxurious white orchids and rich dark-green florals, that ended with a karaoke party that had everyone on the dance floor. “Even though we had a fall wedding, we still wanted the colors and theme to be very representative of Florida, where we...
Alyssa and Robert’s waterfront South Tampa wedding showcased a modern bohemian ambiance with a sophisticated yet edgy vibe. Envisioning light and airy details, the bride and groom chose a color palette of yellow, champagne, silver sage, and light pink to perfectly tie together their big day. “Our inspiration was a combination of my personal...
Keriann and Jeremy’s whimsical downtown Tampa wedding was a vision of winter bliss with rustic Manzanita centerpieces, twinkling lights and plenty of sparkles. “Once we had the winter wonderland theme in mind, I took to Pinterest to help with color inspiration and details,” the bride shared. “Envisioning cool tones, lots of sparkles and a...
Christina and Jason’s waterfront Clearwater Beach wedding combined glamourous details with breathtaking views to capture their intimate celebration. With the sun shining down and the waves crashing on the Florida shore, this D.C. couple’s destination Florida wedding dazzled with a navy blue, white and silver color palette. “Our theme was minimalist chic with a...
Linzy and Michael dreamed of a Tarpon Springs wedding that embraced the groom’s Greek heritage in a timeless, classic way without being too stuffy. The bride and groom’s vision came to life with a wintery blue and silver color palette infused with Greek culture, making it an experience for their guests. While planning their...
Christina and Jonathan’s downtown Tampa wedding embodied their easy-going personalities and love for wine. Covered in an elegant slate blue and cranberry-colored theme, the picturesque wedding ceremony captured the bride and groom’s vision to a T. “We tried to maintain a light theme of wines because of our proposal story. This meant our guests signed...
Ja’Shayla and Chris’ downtown St. Pete wedding elegantly tied together their personal style with handmade accents, superhero save-the-dates and a golden glam theme with a splash of color. “Our theme was an ode to my love of precious jewelry: diamonds, gold, silver, and pearls. I love bling and classy elegant things, so I tried to keep the...
Jordan and Cody’s downtown St. Pete wedding dazzled us with sophistication and romance. With an abundance of floral arrangements, beautiful uplighting, and a timeless look this wedding will leave you swooning. “We chose St. Petersburg because we absolutely love the area,” the bride shared. “We wanted a simple yet sophisticated and romantic feel for our...
Terrelle and LaChambra’s Tampa wedding featured a dash of elegance and glamour for their indoor ballroom wedding. The bride and groom chose a rose gold, navy blue and grey color palette to represent their favorite colors. The Wesley Chapel couple placed an emphasis on their ceremony and spending time with the people they loved most...
Aphrodite and Nick’s Tampa wedding combined their love of rustic elements with elegant details in a beautiful garden setting, complemented by a blue and silver color palette. “I love wood signage and that cozy rustic feel, so our ceremony contained more of the rustic décor. Our reception fell more under the elegance category with...
Elizabeth and Gustavo’s waterfront Tampa wedding featured a soft color palette of purple, ivory and silver. The bride and groom put an emphasis on ensuring that that every detail enhanced their elegant theme. “I incorporated my favorite types of flowers, which we used for the centerpieces and my favorite colors for the overall wedding...
Brian and Matt’s Sarasota wedding was the epitome of Gastby-esque vintage glamour and pizazz. The couple ensured that their personalities were represented throughout their wedding day by choosing every accent and small detail. “We wanted everyone to celebrate and enjoy. It’s in our nature to want to put on a show, so we completely...
Courtney and Bobby’s downtown Tampa wedding centered around a “winter glam” theme with their nuptials being celebrated in the midst of the holiday season. With a silver, champagne and white color palette, the bride and groom set the tone for an elegant and romantic filled day. “Our wedding was in December, about a week...
Christina and Kiel’s Clearwater Beach wedding featured a modern theme with an elegant silver, gold and white color palette. To educate themselves on the wedding planning process, the bride and groom gained inspiration and advice from Marry Me Tampa Bay. “We definitely browsed Marry Me Tampa Bay and read up on a lot of articles,...
Carla and Matthew’s traditional Tampa Bay wedding featured a romantic, pastel color palette and two iconic wedding venues. “I did not have a theme per se, but since I was a girl I always imagined my wedding as very traditional, romantic and whimsical with some vintage flair and definitely glamorous,” the bride shared. “I...
Many brides dream of their wedding day and the moment in which their father would walk them down the aisle, but for Holly this day was bittersweet as her father Officer Charles Kondek was killed in the line of duty in December 2014. To honor her father’s service, several Tampa Bay wedding professionals came...
A bright, waterfront terrace with gulf breezes and crystal blue water set the ambiance for Brittany and LJ’s Clearwater Beach wedding. Featuring a color palette of white, muted sea foam blue and green with silver accents, the bride and groom paid homage to their winter beach wedding theme. “We went with a winter beach...
A formal wedding comes to life filled with elegance and glamour at Mykal and Taylor’s St. Pete Beach wedding at the historic Don CeSar Hotel. “We love getting all dressed up, so we chose an evening black tie event in the winter. The holidays are always our favorite time of year,” the bride gushed. “I...
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).
