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Shannon and Cammarn’s waterfront St. Petersburg wedding vow renewal featured an intimate afternoon that allowed the newlyweds to reaffirm their love and commitment to each other. Reminiscing on the memories from their first wedding, the bride and groom decided to renew their vows in a way they could cherish forever. “We chose to do a...
Sarah and Mark’s bespoke downtown St. Pete wedding was filled with personal touches that narrated their love story through stationery, food, and decor. From the five-course guided meal with wine pairings to the old world charm of the reception tablescapes, each element was thoughtfully and creatively crafted to take their 75 guests on a symbolic...
Brooke and Bryan’s South Tampa garden wedding combined elegant elements with natural flora for an elevated, yet classic look. The bride envisioned a soft and romantic wedding with a focus on natural greenery, accented by pastel colors and gold decor. “Our wedding design was light and airy, with lots of greenery, light florals, simple details,...
Kelsey and Bobby’s downtown St. Pete wedding was a beautiful blend of classic Christmas colors with a rustic-chic design that delivered a winter wonderland atmosphere. “We were both born and raised here in St. Petersburg, Florida. This is the city we met and where we started our story. As much as I would have...
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...
Natalie and Chad’s romantic downtown St. Pete wedding featured an intimate outdoor ceremony, dreamy gold details, and elegant spring inspiration. With greenery sprinkled about and a soft blush pink color palette, the bride and groom hosted a modern whimsical affair. “I would describe our theme as timeless and elegant! I have always been inclined to...
Alicia and William’s destination Dunedin wedding was a magical evening filled with tropical elegance that complemented their unique, but relaxed style. “We wanted our wedding to be simple, casual, and eclectic. We chose navy and white because we thought they would look good on everyone and go well with the light blues and neutrals in...
Kailah and Greg’s Clearwater Beach wedding dazzled with vintage travel-inspired decor, earthy elements, and pops of jewel tones. “I have always loved the beach and knew I wanted to get married with the sand in my toes. I didn’t want to do a typical beach themed wedding so we incorporated elements of what we enjoy,” the...
Carrie and Brian’s downtown St. Pete wedding combined their laid back personalities with a menu featuring their favorite foods and personalized playing cards as fun party favors. Choosing a color palette of navy blue and orange, the Tampa Bay bride and groom flawlessly captured the old Florida vibe they envisioned. “I used inspiration from the...
Kim and Darnell’s Clearwater country club wedding was a perfect representation of the couple’s interfaith marriage and binding of their families. The bride and groom chose a color palette of dark purple with champagne accents that gave a perfect flare to their winter wedding. “I’m a white Jewish girl, and Darnell is a black...
Allison and Andrew’s waterfront Tampa wedding combined a classic, muted color palette of gray, blue, blush and white with the stunning views of Tampa Bay to set the stage for their romantic winter wedding. “I loved how timeless our colors were and how the soft colors kept our wedding theme simple, but elegant,” the...
Seeta and Josh’s downtown St. Pete Indian fusion wedding was filled with a rich color palette of dark blue, burgundy and cream. The bride chose red as a nod to her Indian heritage, complimented by navy groomsmen suits. “Josh and I are truly an east meets west couple. He hails from Merry Ol’ England...
Meredith and Ben’s Clearwater Beach wedding featured an Old-Florida inspired wedding theme to represent the bride’s Floridian heritage and a color palette reminiscent of the couples favorite football team, the Green Bay Packers. “I am a sixth generation Floridian and my ancestors were the original settlers of Key West. The old Florida-style homes, fresh-caught...
Modern Downtown St. Pete Wedding | Museum of Fine Arts Wedding Alayna and Ian’s modern downtown St. Pete wedding featured elegant touches and romantic floral details to complement their blush, navy and gold color palette. “Our theme was modern elegance. I wanted something timeless, and I love the idea of incorporating old and new,” the...
St. Pete Beach Wedding | Postcard Inn Wedding Krista and Neal’s St. Pete Beach wedding featured a vintage and vibrant, tropical inspired color palette, enhanced by the selection of natural bright blooms. “I originally envisioned a garden theme, and I loved the blushes and greens, however I started to see that everywhere and felt the...
Waterfront South Tampa Wedding | Westshore Yacht Club Wedding Jackie and Justin’s romantic waterfront Tampa wedding featured a steel blue, grey and sage color palette to complement the water views of the Bay and beautiful landscaping of their venue. The Dunedin couple chose an organic theme to reflect their love of the outdoors and natural elements. “Our...
Tampa Bay Wedding Planning Workshop For most Tampa Bay couples planning their wedding is a completely new experience. It’s unchartered waters filled with lots of questions, opinions from everyone and big decisions to make. To facilitate the planning process, we teamed up with the Tampa Airport Marriott and local wedding experts to educate couples during Tampa Bay Wedding...
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...
Tampa Bay Wedding Vendor Networking | The Poynter Institute Wedding Venue We are always excited to learn about new downtown St. Pete wedding venues and were thrilled with The Poynter Institute notified us that they are now offering weddings. The waterfront St. Petersburg wedding venue sets across from Poynter Park, a gorgeous ceremony spot, and offers...
Choosing Your Wedding Flowers | St. Petersburg Wedding Florist Wonderland Floral Art and Gift Loft With the endless options and wide price range, choosing wedding flowers can be one of the hardest planning decisions you’ll have to make. However, with advice from a professional St. Petersburg wedding florist, selecting your wedding bouquet and centerpieces doesn’t have to...
Lord of the Rings Inspired Wedding | St. Petersburg Wedding Jessica and Mitchell’s Lord of the Rings inspired wedding featured an outdoor garden ceremony, floral crown for the bride and personal touches by the St. Pete couple. “The tables were all named after nerdy things we love: Hogwarts, Endor and Halloweentown! The kid’s table was Never Land,”...
Downtown Tampa Wedding | The Florida Aquarium Wedding When the groom loves the ocean and fishing, Tampa Bay makes for a perfect wedding location. Lindsey and Steve’s modern, under the sea Tampa wedding was a perfect combination of the couple’s modern style. The St. Pete couple searched for a wedding venue that was beautiful and unforgettable and that also provided an entertaining environment for their friends...
Best of Marry Me Tampa Bay 2015: Wedding Bouquets From orchids to roses, we are rounding up the best wedding bouquets of 2015. Glamorous and sparkling or classic and elegant, we love the selection showcased by these Tampa Bay wedding florists. The gorgeous detail, color and arrangements have made these bouquets catch our eye. If...
Elegant Downtown St. Pete Museum of Fine Arts Destination Wedding As if planning a destination Florida wedding isn’t hard enough, Kirsten and Peter had to do so from halfway around the world. “We currently live in Memphis, TN, but we lived together in Asia up until our wedding,” the bride explained. “St. Petersburg will always...
Wedding Planning Advice: 8 Qualities Your Wedding Vendor Should Have Hiring the right wedding vendors who match your needs and personalities is the most important decision a couple can make when planning their Tampa Bay wedding. The first step is to always, always hire a professional. There are many moving parts to a wedding day and lots of chances...
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).
