Rachel + Robert Step Into The Limelight | Shephard's Beach Resort | Clearwater Beach, FL

Rachel and Robert—a match made on Tinder! 

Rachel and Robert’s wedding day was nothing short of happy tears, joyful laughs, a beach vacation + wedding all in one, and beautiful sights. These two tied the knot on a private beach at Shephard’s Beach Resort, surrounded by their closest friends and family. With just enough rain earlier in the day to make their wedding day a lucky one, the skies soon cleared up to bring in beautiful temps and an incredible sunset.

How Robert popped the question:

Robert surprised Rachel with a trip to Jamaica for their anniversary and she almost asked him not to propose on the trip! He did though, and she still said yes!

What Rachel and Robert love about each other:

Rachel: “I can be a little too serious sometimes, so I love that he’s a goof and brings out my silly side”. 

Robert: “I love that she’s a strong, independent woman who brings out the best in me, but is still goofy and likes to do stupid dances with me.”

We loved witnessing Rachel + Robert’s love and getting to be a part of their big day. Congrats to the Cuthrell’s!

Lead Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Associate Photographer | Steven McCarthy

Bridesmaid Dresses |  Lulus
Cake | Publix
Caterer | Shephard’s Beach Resort
Ceremony Site | Shephard’s Beach Resort
DJ | Shephard’s Beach Resort
Event Planner | Shephard’s Beach Resort
Florist | Treasures Flowers (Etsy)
Hair Stylist | Destiny and Light Hair and Makeup
Make-up Artist | Destiny and Light Hair and Makeup
Photo Booth | Exclusive Sounds
Reception Venue | Shephard’s Beach Resort
Wedding Gown | BHLDN

Alyssa + Luke Step Into The Limelight | SUNKEN GARDENS | ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Meet the sweetest couple…
Alyssa & Luke made us smile and cry our eyes out on their wedding day 🥰 Just being able to witness the way they looked at each other, melted our hearts completely.
Alyssa & Luke met in undergrad as interns at a mental health hospital (I believe it was LOVE at first sight for Alyssa).
After dating and getting to know each other Luke proposed to Alyssa on a private felucca ride on the Nile in Cairo at sunset, perfectly romantic!
Their wedding day was pure joy and absolutely stunning in every way. From the bright and vivid flowers to the one-of-a-kind custom wedding cake filled with sugar flowers, to the thoughtful table numbers with descriptions of unique and elegant flowers… everything had a purpose.
Just the simple fact that we could feel the love between these two… made our hearts full!
We wish both Alyssa & Luke a lifetime of happiness and many more adventures together. Cheers to a beautiful couple!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Steven McCarthy

Cake | The Cake Girl
Caterer | Puff n’ Stuff
Ceremony Site | Sunken Gardens
DJ | Grant Hemond & Associates | James 
Event Planner | Ignite Your Occasion | Pamela Carfi
Florist | Wonderland Floral
Hair Stylist | Destiny and Light
Make-up Artist | Destiny and Light
Officiant | Weddings & Wellness | Rev. Scott Lortz
Reception Venue | Sunken Gardens
Rentals | Rent ALL City

Luegenia + Arnolson Step Into The Limelight | Kapok Special Events | Clearwater, FL

Luegenia and Arnolson are the embodiment of soulmates. They seemed to know what the other was thinking before they were thinking it and personally, I think that bodes very well for this marriage. They are like the missing piece to their partner’s puzzle! They put each other first always, and wanted nothing more than to live in the moment during their beautiful wedding day at Kapok Special Events. The ceremony was stunning, the reception was a wonderful party, and their night session was beautiful. I am so happy that I was able to capture this amazing day for two amazing people.

Lead Photographer | Nick Brown
Associate Photographer | Steven McCarthy

Bridesmaid Dresses | Bella Bridesmaids
Cake | Publix
Caterer | Olympia Catering
Ceremony Site |  Kapok Special Events
DJ | DJ Stakz and Cory Barron & Co.
Event Planner | Confetti Events
Florist | Events in Bloom
Hair Stylist | Destiny and Light
Invitations | Paper and Lace
Make-up Artist |  Makeup by JudithC
Reception Venue | Kapok Special Events
String Quartet | Strings Attached FL
Photo Booth | The Gala Photos
Videographer | Voila Cinematic
Wedding Gown | The White Magnolia

Lindsey + Alvin Step Into The Limelight | The Westin Sarasota | Sarasota, FL

get to know Lindsey & Alvin…

How/when did you meet each other: We met in December 2019 through eHarmony. Our first date was at Riverhouse Waterfront on the marina. What we thought would be an awkward first date turned into 6 hours of conversation and genuine laughter. When asked about our first date, Alvin remembers hearing God say, "Peace be still." We made our relationship official on our our third date after Alvin planned a full day of surprises in St. Pete. 

How did he propose: Alvin planned a weekend for us. It started out with a spa day for Lindsey to relax and de-stress. He then chartered a sail boat and captain on Tampa Bay. The waters were very choppy, so he waited to propose after the sailing trip. We then went to lunch and all of our parents were at the restaurant waiting to celebrate with us. 

What do you love about each other: Alvin loves Lindsey's heart and caring nature, her thoughtfulness, her beauty, intelligence and sense of humor, how she balances him out and keeps him focused and grounded, and he loves that God chose her for him.
Lindsey loves Alvin's thoughtfulness and dedication to God, how he is always intentional in showing that he cares for her. She loves how he always makes her laugh and supports her in difficult times. Even when things seem to be going all wrong, he is still there to be in it with her, even if he can't fix it. She loves how he loves his family and friends and always goes above and beyond to help them. She loves his wisdom and how he keeps her balanced and focused on God and the things that matter most. 

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together:: We enjoy planning surprises for each other even when there is no special occasion. We also enjoy buying each other random gifts just because. We enjoy spending quality time together, whether it be watching HGTV at home, taking long drives, and trying new restaurants. 

Describe the overall story for your wedding: Our wedding is about God's plan. We both waited a long time for God to bring us into each other's lives and we are looking forward to sharing our story and celebrating His plan with our loved ones. We want the peace that God has placed in our relationship from the beginning to fill our ceremony and for His joy to fill our reception. 

Lindsey & Alvin’s wedding day was filled with so much LOVE and beautiful moments. We loved hoe Lindsey made sure to include each person in a special way, every person she encountered means the world to her and Lindsey made sure to show her appreciation with very thoughtful and sweet gifts (I think Lindsey’s love language is “gift giving”, just saying lol). 

When Lindsey saw Alvin… it all made sense, we LOVED seeing how much Alvin appreciates Lindsey’s love. You guys, just the way Alvin looks at Lindsey… pure love. The two are meant for each other.

We wish both Lindsey & Alvin all the happiness and joy in the world. 

‘May the LORD bless you and protect you. May the LORD smile on you and be gracious to you. May the LORD show you his favor and give you his peace.’ Numbers 6:24-26 NLT

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Steven McCarthy

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie 
Cake | Kristen Marie Cake 
Caterer | The Westin Sarasota   
Ceremony Site | The Westin Sarasota 
Chargers | A Chair Affair
DJ | Jam All Day 
Event Planner | Be Wed 
Florist | Sue Ellen's Floral Boutique 
Hair Stylist | Destiny and Light 
Invitations | HALO designs SHOP
Linens | Over The Top 
Make-up Artist | Destiny and Light 
Pipe + Drape | Boxwood Walls | Weber Scenic 
Reception Venue | The Westin Sarasota 
String Quartet | Sunset Strings 
Videographer | Artistry Films 
Wedding Gown | The Bridal Gallery | Morilee

Alyssa + Justin Step Into The Limelight | St. Paul Catholic Church + Tampa River Center | Tampa, FL

Where to begin with Alyssa and Justin!! They were seriously one of the sweetest couples ever, and it was evident Justin would do anything to make Alyssa happy. For his proposal he had hired a photographer and had planned to take Alyssa to one of the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains to see the sunrise, but when they got there the main entrance was closed! Justin somehow found another way up the mountain and was able to get in touch with the photographer despite the bad service, resulting in the most PERFECT proposal!That’s no surprise because their entire wedding day was perfect too. They had their ceremony at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, and even had special sponsors help them perform a beautiful Philippine wedding tradition.  Then they  made their way downtown to their reception at the amazing Tampa River Center.  There they had the sweetest choreographed dance that literally felt like it came out of a Disney movie! They continued dancing the night away to the Matt Winter Band to end their night. I truly don’t think they stopped smiling at each other the whole day! Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Scheib! I know if you guys continue looking at each other the way you did on your wedding day,  you will have endless days of love ahead ❤️ 

Lead Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez
Associate Photographer | Tara Zimmerman

Band |  Matt Winder Band
Bridesmaid Dresses |  Azazie
Cake |  The Artistic Whisk
Caterer |  Catering by the Family
Ceremony Site | St. Paul Catholic Church
Florist | Jennie's Flowers of Tampa Bay
Hair Stylist | Destiny and Light
Invitations | Shutterfly
Make-up Artist | Destiny and Light
Photo Booth | The Gala Photobooth
Reception Venue | Tampa River Center
Videographer | Allure Cinema
Wedding Gown | The Dressing Room