Elizabeth and Matt met at a bar in June of 2019. Matthew was working at after she went on a terrible online date. They are very attracted to each other physically, enjoy each other’s sense of humor, share the same faith, and love each other’s personalities. Together they enjoy just hanging out talking/laughing, going out to eat and working puzzles. Matt proposed at the airport, at the gate when Elizabeth got off the plane. She was getting off the plane to come visit is family for the 4th of July.

They had their wedding in St Pete because they just moved across the country and decided to start their lives together here! They were married in a traditional catholic wedding. They selected to celebrate at The Bellwether as their reception venue - an elegant but comfortable and fun location for their friends and family to all be together to celebrate their wedding with them. This beachside and pretty setting was enjoyed by for everyone. The flowers had a beauty influence - all white roses and orchids with tropical greenery.

Elizabeth got creative with a few DIY projects - a sign at the entrance of the reception ballroom, the table numbers and name cards.

Highlights from the ceremony includeThe flower girls walking down the aisle, Elizabeth’s dad walking her down the aisle, when Elizabeth saw Matt's face as she walked down the aisle, and the moment the priest pronounced them married. The father/daughter dance & son/mom dance and enjoying the reception with their guests was the FAVORITE parts of the day for Elizabeth and Matthew.

Overall, everyone was excited, comfortable, pampered and ready for fun all day long!

Lead Photographers | Michael and Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Gabe Caldwell

Get to know Melissa & Ryan…

How/when did you meet each other:: We met online. I swiped right. Our first date was at Bar 185- we talked for some time and then didn’t see each other for a few weeks after. Then we talked /texted daily. We saw each other at least a few times a week from that day on..

How did he propose:: In Napa, at Far Niente- it was beautiful. We had a perfect tasting (we both love wine) and then we walked around the pond and I thought he was taking a photo of us- instead he was videotaping as he asked me to marry him!

What do you love about each other:: We are loving, truthful. We compliment each other. We are respectful of each other's times and values. We make each other laugh, help each other, make each other better. We challenge each other and want the other to be their best.

We LOVED celebrating with Melissa & Ryan, their wedding day at Powel Crosley was filled with cherished moments, surrounded by family & close friends.

COVID-19 and rain tried to take away their joy but was unsuccessful, Melissa & Ryan’s LOVE showed through and they enjoyed each precious minute. Their smiles lit up the room and made each moment meaningful and sweet. Powel Crosley enkindled the perfect atmosphere for Melissa & Ryan to savor each part of their day and dance the night away.

Thank you Melissa & Ryan for having us be a part of such a special day! We wish you both ALL the best life can bring. Cheers!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld
Assistant Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez