THE ITALIAN CLUB | 3rd Annual TIE THE KNOT EVENT | TAMPA, FL

Thank you The Italian Club of Tampa for including Limelight Photography as a preferred partner for Tie the Knot Ybor event! 

Brides and grooms rode a trolley ride around historic Ybor city to visit six beautiful wedding venues with their roots in building Tampa Bay. They tasted food from the area’s best caterers, met with wedding planners and entertainment professionals, all on one Thursday afternoon in August.

The Italian Club, three-story building, founded over 100 years ago, is an architectural masterpiece laced with elegance and historic beauty. Perfectly located in the historic district of Ybor City, this beautifully restored, classically elegant building provides the perfect venue for someone looking for an all-in-one facility.  They offer three distinctive rooms, each with a personality and style of their own.  The building has three levels; the Cantina on the first floor, the Theater on the second floor and the Grand Ballroom on the third floor. With three floors of event space, The Italian Club has the unique appeal of being able to accommodate a wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in three separate locations, all with a cultivated charm of their own.

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos 

Event Planner | KATY | Coastal Coordinating
Catering | Catering By The Family
Linen & Décor | Outside the Box Event Rentals
Florist | Jennie’s Flowers
Florist | Ava Elise
Sweets | The Gelato Carte
Desserts | Nothing Bundt Cakes | South Tampa
AV and Lighting | Insignia SP
DJ/Entertainment | Gigante Productions
Live Music | Matt Winter Band
Dueling Pianos | Felix and the Fingers Dueling Pianos
Dress Shop / Boutique | Truly Forever Bridal Shop
Photobooth | Chubby’s Photobooth
Glam Booth | Gala Photo Booth
DJ / Entertainment | 5 Star Entertainment
Videographer | Grove Films
Rentals | Gabro Event Services
Live Painter | Jacob Event Painting
Hair/Make Up | Adore Bridal
Dance Lessons | Amanda Dance Studio | Amanda Rodriguez Parekh
Joe and Son’s Olive Oils
Limo/Transport | Luxor Limos
Cigar Roller | Long Ash Cigars

Lauri + Ryan Step Into The Limelight | Armature Works | Tampa, FL

Lauri and Ryan met the modern way… through online dating! And it may not have been Ryan that caught her eye, but instead his puppy, Jet. Lauri’s very first interaction with Ryan went a little along the lines of “Jet is too cute, and you’re not bad yourself”. That message then went to change their lives! Ryan was hooked and relentlessly pursued Lauri.

Lauri and Ryan hit it off once they met in person, moved to Tampa together, and even buying a house last September. The wedding was the final piece to fall into place!

Their wedding day was nothing short of fun, despite the Florida weather deciding to bring some rain. Lauri and Ryan didn’t let the rain ruin their wedding day, and rather focused on what an exciting day it was + their love!

It is apparent that Lauri and Ryan help ground one another and that their love is radiant. Their family and friends also expressed so much happiness for this sweet couple throughout the entire day… especially during their reception when there was even a line to take photos with the couple at their sweetheart table (and you know that we just HAD to jump in and take photos of everyone as they took their selfies and photos, haha).

Congrats to these newlyweds!

Lead Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Associate Photographer | Jackie Pizio
Assistant | Cheyenne Roth

Cake | Publix
Caterer | Puff n’ Stuff Catering
Ceremony Site | Armature Works
DJ | 5 Star Entertainment
Event Planner | Flawless Fetes | Allison
Florist | Jennie’s Flowers
Hair Stylist | I Do Brides and Beauty | Carrie
Make-up Artist | I Do Brides and Beauty | Carrie
Officiant | Pastor Heath
Photo Booth | 5 Star Entertainment
Reception Venue | Armature Works
Videographer | Grove Films

Angie + Garrett Step Into The Limelight | Hotel Zamora | St. Petersburg, FL

Tropical, classy & sweet.

These two met in 2018 through a mutual friend, 4 years later Garrett proposed, and now in March 2023 we got to witness them tie the knot in front of their family + bridal party!

Angie and Garrett’s wedding day was full of joy. There was A LOT of great dancing, a soft sunset, and it was overall a great night. Angie and Garrett compliment each other so well and you can tell that not only were the two of them thrilled to get married, but their families were also.

Congrats to Angie and Garrett—may you continue growing in love together forever! We’re so happy for you two!

Lead Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Cake | Publix
Caterer | Hotel Zamora
Ceremony Site | Hotel Zamora | Rooftop
DJ | Jeff Staples Group | Michael
Event Planner | Blue Skies Events
Florist | Jennie’s Flowers
Hair Stylist | Cat Baxter
Make-up Artist | Cat Baxter
Officiant | Sensational Ceremonies | Rev. Rick
Reception Venue | Hotel Zamora | Rooftop

Niki + Neil Step Into The Limelight | Sheraton Sand Key Resort | Clearwater Beach, FL

Niki and Neil met online in December of 2013… and the rest is history.

Since being together, Niki and Neil have had the opportunity to travel around Florida together, despite them living Michigan. Florida fulfilled the visions that they looked for in their wedding day, so they chose the beautiful Sheraton Sand Key Resort! Not only was this a wedding celebration, but also a weekend vacation with their closest friends and family. Their friends and family mean the world to them and that was so evident throughout their entire wedding day. 

From getting ready, to their first touch, their ceremony, group photos and every moment after, Niki and Neil were showered in love from all of their people. These two had always wanted a low key destination wedding with a small group of their favorite people, and their vision came to life!

We adore Niki and Neil. These two compliment each other incredibly well and it was so much fun to capture such a sentimental and momentous day. We wish them nothing but love, laughter, and a happily ever after…together and with their sweet pup.

Lead Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Associate Photographer | Gabe Caldwell

Cake | Courtney’s Cupcake Co.
Caterer | Sheraton Sand Key Resort
Ceremony Site | Sheraton Sand Key Resort
DJ | Grant Hemond and Associates, Inc.
Event Planner | Chris from Blue Skies Events
Florist | Jennie’s Flowers
Hair Stylist | Amelia Rose Beauty
Make-up Artist | Amelia Rose Beauty
Reception Venue | Sheraton Sand Key Resort
Wedding Gown | Becker's Bridal (Kenneth Winston)