Italian Club of Tampa Step Into The Limelight | 2022 Palo Longo Award Gala | Tampa, FL

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 

Caterer | Olympia Catering
Chairs | Gabro Events
Cigars| Long Ash Cigars
Coffee | Café ala Carte
Event Planner | Mark Stanish Jr.
Florist | Jennies Flowers
Live Plants | PLANTZ
Lighting & Band | Deleon Entertainment 
Linen & Décor | Outside the Box Rentals 
Venue | Italian Club of Tampa

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)