Katherine + Lucas Step Into The Limelight | Sandbar Restaurant | Anna Maria, FL

Katie + Lucas’ story is a good one…

In the beginning of 2019, Lucas and Katie went to the graduation party of one of their mutual friends. Partway through the party, Katie spots Lucas and has to ask her friend who the tall man is (for reference for those who don’t know Lucas, he’s over 6 1/2 feet tall). Their mutual friend then introduces the two of them and Katie and Lucas spend the rest of the evening together. When they go their separate ways, Katie gives Lucas her number… or so they thought. 

Katie waited for over a week wondering why Lucas hadn’t texted her to plan a date that he had promised her at the party… that’s when Lucas reached out to their mutual friend saying that he had the wrong number, whether it was on accident or purpose. Their friend then gave Lucas the CORRECT phone number, and then the rest is history!

Lucas popped the big question to Katie in December of 2021 while they were in Vail. Leading up to their engagement, they had traveled near and far together, adopted their fur baby Boomer, and even vacationed to Longboat Key (which is where they stayed for their wedding!).

Their big day was full of friends, laughter and lots of dancing. Their reception space was gorgeous, with a checkered dance floor, wicker lanterns, and tropical flowers. As Katie said throughout the day, it was “very chill”! Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, the music, and each other’s company.

Congrats to the Rytel’s!

Lead Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Bridesmaid Dresses | Lulus
Caterer | Sandbar Restaurant 
Ceremony Site | Sandbar Restaurant
DJ | DJ Fits Otis
Event Planner | Be Wed
Florist | Flowers by Fudgie
Hair Stylist | Femme Akoi
Invitations | Sagebrush Designs
Lighting | Palacios Events
Make-up Artist | Femme Akoi
Photo Booth | Fancy Booth
Reception Venue | Sandbar Restaurant 
Transportation | Cj Siesta Trolley

Danielle + Tom Step Into The Limelight | Yacht StarShip | Tampa, FL

Danielle and Tom’s story starts in 2015 when they were both working in New York. They began carpooling together because they lived close, and those car rides eventually turned into date nights.

Because it’s oh-so romantic, we just have to tell you how Tom proposed…

Tom invited Danielle along with both of their parents to enjoy the Christmas light show at Jones Beach in NY while visiting for Thanksgiving. While walking through the winter wonderland, everyone stopped to take pictures and to take in the beautiful Christmas lights. After posing for an odd amount of time for pictures and videos, Tom took a step back, with a shaky voice said "I love you so much" and got on one knee in front of their parents. Not only was this the most beautiful moment and atmosphere, but it was, by no coincidence, the same place they shared their first date 6 summers before. 

While Danielle and Tom now live in the Tampa Bay area, much of their family came from out of town, so they wanted their wedding celebration to be like a vacation for all of their loved ones! What a fun reverse-destination wedding for the couple, but sweet getaway for family. 

These two wanted a simple, but stunning wedding day—and that’s just what they got. With a beautiful ride in Tampa Bay, a fun lunch-style wedding, and a whole day to spare in Tampa following the celebration, it was truly a relaxing and joyful occasion.

Lead Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Cake | Publix
Caterer | Yacht StarShip
Ceremony Site | Yacht StarShip
Hair Stylist | Creative Touches Hair and Makeup
Make-up Artist | Creative Touches Hair and Makeup
Reception Venue | Yacht StarShip
Wedding Gown | Lulus

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

Jenna + Brant Step Into The Limelight | HYATT REGENCY CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT AND SPA | CLEARWATER, FL

Jenna & Brant’s LOVE story…

It Started With Meiomi Now We're Here…

On a wintery night in Chicago we had our first date at the amazing Italian Restaurant Topo Gigio. From the moment we held hands and Brant lead the way through the ‘pre-covid’ Friday night crowd, we had an instant connection. Our first date started with our favorite wine Meiomi and effortless conversation, laughs, and openly sharing countless stories and future adventures we planned to have together....we ended up staying past closing with the restaurant owner. It was an instant connection that we knew was special and we have been inseparable ever since.

Early into our relationship we were faced with a Global Pandemic, a City shutting down, and a world that would test us in our blossoming relationship. The immediate reaction was to lean on one another. We both don't know what we would have done without one another in such a frightening time. So, it is only right that we did what every young couple plans not to do....we drove 19 hours across the country and moved back in with our parents. It was an amazing feeling to know that we had both families to open their arms, homes, and hearts. We were lucky enough to form such an amazing relationship with both sides of the family early on. We had a chance to escape the reality around us, but we were then faced with an even more terrifying reality coming out of our fictional retirement when we returned home. We drove into a city on fire, looting all around us, and a sense of fear for what was to come. As intense as a time it was, we made the best of it and had an absolute blast, together. We escaped to lake houses with our friends, had the best times at home playing games, talking about everything and anything, and listening to Paradise until the sun came up. We had the time to truly fall in love.

We have been lucky enough to be able to travel with friends and family and attend several sporting events….and somehow managed the house rule ‘go Bears, go Patriots.’ We confidently know our Top Chef skills are Food Network worthy and have expanded on our skills in the kitchen. We love going to our favorite restaurants and exploring new ones, although Grubhub and McDonald’s still may fall under fan favorites…guilty. (Please allow the excuse that there is no Federal Hill in Chicago for all the Italians & New Englanders cringing right now).

We constantly amaze one another with the fact that as unique and eccentric as each of us is, we have so found our perfect match and complement one another perfectly. The sense of balance and constant joy is truly a blessing. We are living an absolutely amazing love story and are so grateful to live it and share it with all of you.

“I knew life would be alright, but who could have known it’d be this good...And they tell me, they say it gets better, better, better, this is more than life, this is paradise.”

Jenna & Brant are living an amazing love story and were excited to share it with their closest family and friends at their wedding. They wanted it to be an elegant and vibrant evening filled with great food, drinks, dancing, and fun. Not only did they celebrate their marriage but they also rang in the New Year with the ones closest to them. Happy 2023 everyone 🥂

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Jackie Pizio

Bridesmaid Dresses | Lulus 
Cake | Chantilly Cakes 
Ceremony Site | Hyatt Clearwater Beach | Sky Terrace
DJ | Grant Hemond & Associates
Event Planner | Coastal Coordinating
Florist | Petals & Blooms Flowers
Hair Stylist | @zostarstylez
Invitations | TBD
Make-up Artist | MRC Artistry
Reception Venue | Hyatt Clearwater Beach | Belleair Ballroom + Terrace
Rentals | Gabro Events
Wedding Gown | The White Magnolia | Allison Webb Claremont (42152)

Ellie + Kevin Step Into The Limelight | Streamsong Resort | Bowling Green, FL

Ellie & Kevin met through mutual friends about 5 years ago…
Then Kevin surprised Ellie with a morning proposal at Petoskey State Beach. He set up a fake plan with her parents that led her to get ready to go to a paid event breakfast and we needed the tickets from her parents that were on their way up north. While they were waiting Kevin suggested we go to Petoskey State Beach where he stuffed the ring box in his shoe before walking on the sand. They were throwing the football back and forth and he threw it way over Ellie’s head then ran up behind her and when she turned around words were exchanged and he got down on one knee.

Ellie & Kevin try to make their lives easier for one another by doing things throughout the day. They challenge each other to be the best version of themselves, they have a lot of the same interests, they make each other laugh and are best friends. They both enjoy working out, interior design, real estate, trying new places to eat & drink and going up north Michigan to spend time with family and friends.
Ellie & Kevin’s wedding day was simple, classic, modern and unique, we loved the minimalistic and modern feel and you cannot go wrong with the architecture & gorgeous nature of Streamsong Resort.
We have not seen a champagne tower in many years and we so enjoyed seeing this trend back for Ellie & Kevin’s wedding day, it was such a “chic-Kodak” moment…
We truly LOVED being a part of Ellie & Kevin’s one-of-a-kind day and we wish them both a lifetime of many picture perfect and memorable moments together as Mr & Mrs 🥂

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Steven McCarthy
Assistant Photographer | Jackie Pizio

Bridesmaid Dresses | Lulus
Cake | Streamsong Resort
Caterer | Streamsong Resort
Ceremony Site | Streamsong Resort
DJ | Our DJ Rocks
Florist | Bloom Shakalaka
Hair Stylist | Femme Akoi
Invitations | minted
Make-up Artist | Femme Akoi
Reception Venue | Streamsong Resort
Videographer | Alina Cartwright
Wedding Gown | Bella Bridal