Allie + Justin Step Into The Limelight | THE BIRCHWOOD | ST. PETERSBURG, FL

“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” —Matthew 19:6.

In 2021, Allie and Justin both found themselves on Hinge. They ended up connecting, meeting, and clicking right away. These two made it official at the end of 2021 and just a little over a year later, Justin proposed!

Justin decided to coordinate with his sister to take photos. Justin’s sister likes photography and so Justin and Allie went to the St. Pete Pier for a photo shoot. At one point, Allie was posed so that she was facing out at the water, and Justin got down on one knee for when she turned around. Right after that sweet surprise, Justin had another planned! Little did Allie know that Justin also had a surprise engagement party set up with their families back at his apartment.

These two had such a sweet wedding celebration at the Birchwood in St. Pete, just a couple of blocks away from where they got engaged! With family photos outdoors in the park, a ceremony set up inside, a cocktail hour of the roof (so beautiful!), and an indoor reception, everything went so smoothly.

These two had so much fun breaking in the dance floor with their friends and family, and we hope that married life is just as sweet and fun! Congratulations to this sweet pair!

Lead Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Bridesmaid Dresses | Birdy Grey
Cake | Publix
Caterer | The Birchwood
Ceremony Site | The Birchwood
DJ | Grant Hemond & Associates | James King
Event Planner | Enchanted Weddings & Events
Florist | Wonderland Floral Art
Hair Stylist | Sip & Dry
Make-up Artist | Sip & Dry
Officiant | Kevin Wilder
Reception Venue | The Birchwood
Suits | Men’s Wearhouse
Videographer | Grove Film
Wedding Gown | The Dressing Room St. Pete

Whitney + Michael Step Into The Limelight | Postcard Inn On The Beach | St. Petersburg Beach, FL

Get to know Whitney & Michael:

How/when did you meet each other: 12/29/10 - We met in Detroit at Joe Lewis Arena. We were both there with our best friends to watch the Great Lakes Invitational. Whitney, was with her sister and her friend Phil and Mike was with his best friend Shane. Shane and Phil played hockey together so we met through them.
How did he propose: On a mountain in Keystone, CO. It was beautiful in the snow, day after valentines day and two days before our birthdays.
What do you love about each other:
Michael about Whitney: spontaneous energy, joy for life and having fun
Whitney about Michael: His kind heart, passion for life, and positive/calm energy
Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together: Boating, Hiking in the Mountains, Good night out for food and drinks, great cocktails, and Sunday fundays watching football and chilling.

Their bohemian, tropical inspired wedding was the perfect way to celebrate their love for each other… it was laid back and filled with sweet moments. Whitney has the most amazing laugh, it fills up a room and from the start of the day we could feel their love all around. We could not have asked for a better beach day, the sunset was perfect and their love shined through beautifully. Cheers to an amazing couple! Whitney & Michael ❤

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Tara Zimmerman

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | The Artistic Whisk 
Ceremony + Reception | Postcard Inn On The Beach
DJ | Grant Hemond and Associates, Inc.
Donuts | Simply Done Donuts
Event Planner | Enchanted Weddings & Events | Christine
Florist | Blooming Flowers & Art 
Hair + Makeup | Destiny & Light Hair and Makeup Group
Invitations | Basic Invite 
Wedding Gown | Joy Abendmode Bridal | MILLA NOVA | Style: Ava