On 11.5.22 Tampa’s very own Italian Club of Tampa hosted the 2022 Palo Longo Award Gala to celebrate and award two members of the Italian Club the Paolo Longo award. The Palo Longo Award highlights an individual’s commitment to spend their lives perpetuating Italian traditions and heritage and helping pass down those traditions for future generations. The 2022 Palo Longo Award recipients Gilda Capitano and Jamie Granell. These two individuals have made many contributions that benefit the community while also living by the Club’s mission set by past generations and will continue to pass down these values for many generations to come. Congratulations to both Gilda Capitano And Jamine Granell.

Lead Photographer | Steven McCarthy
Associate Photographer | Jackie Pizio

Morgan and Chase met in 2010 through a mutual friend. They were all hanging out one night and Chase asked their mutual friend for Morgans phone number. Originally, Morgan mistook Chases quietness for being rude and was unsure about letting her friend give him her phone number BUT she eventually said yes….and here we are!

Morgan and Chase really cherish that they share the same morals and values. Like putting God first! Church and family are both important to them. Morgan loves how calm and laid back Chase is…because…Morgan is not! Chase is always there for Morgan no matter what. He always helps her with whatever she needs. Morgan loves Chase’s bald head, warm hugs, and sweet kisses. Chase loves how Morgan is a caring person and always puts others before herself. He loves how they can joke around, laugh, and have such a good time together regardless of what they are doing. Chase says, “We were made for each other!’ <3

Chase proposed to Morgan at her favorite park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom! They were in line to get a group picture and when it was their turn, Chase dropped down to one knee. Then his mom and two sisters came walking up to them while having her grandparents on FaceTime. It was surprise perfection!

Chase and Morgan had a classy southern wedding at the Palmetto Bed and Breakfast and so much love was felt throughout the day and night. There is no doubt that #Morganlovesthechase!

Congratulations on becoming husband and wife Morgan + Chase!

Lead Photographer | Stephanie Duffany
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez