Rebecca + Adam Step Into The Limelight | The Tampa Club | Tampa, FL

A Timeless Celebration Overlooking the Riverwalk

From the very first time I spoke with Rebecca and Adam, I could tell that their love story was rooted in a beautiful friendship. As the lead photographer for Limelight Photography, it was truly an honor to document their wedding day at the stunning Tampa Club, where every detail reflected their journey together.

Rebecca and Adam first met in the fall of 2015, hired fresh out of college at the same law firm. Their bond grew naturally through shared walks on Tampa’s Riverwalk — first as acquaintances, then as close friends. It was only fitting that years later, Adam proposed in that very spot, during a bike ride at sunset, overlooking the glistening bay. That same view would become the backdrop for their wedding — a heartfelt nod to their beginning.

Their wedding, rescheduled from October 2024 due to a hurricane, was well worth the wait. The Tampa Club offered the perfect vantage point: an elegant setting overlooking the city they fell in love in. The style of the day was classic, elegant, and modern — a reflection of Rebecca’s timeless taste. Her dress was a showstopper, and the blue and white florals throughout the venue added a soft and romantic touch. Their custom DIY flower arch was simple yet striking — the perfect frame for their heartfelt vows, which they wrote themselves.

From a photographer’s perspective, moments like these are everything. Their First Look was incredibly touching — filled with quiet emotion, joyful tears, and authentic connection. I leaned into a photojournalistic photography approach to truly capture the essence of these moments: the laughter between them, the tight hand squeezes, the way Adam looked at Rebecca when she wasn’t looking.

The reception was a vibrant celebration, made extra special by heartfelt toasts from friends and family — especially Krista, the maid of honor, who played a pivotal role in bringing them together. The couple’s shared love of reading, cooking, and movie nights was woven into the atmosphere, but most importantly, you could feel their joy — and that of their guests — radiating throughout the night.

What made this wedding so unique to Rebecca and Adam was how personal it was. The view, the love story, the laughter — all of it belonged to them. Capturing wedding candids throughout the evening reminded me why I love wedding photography in Tampa Florida. There's something extraordinary about documenting real love stories in the city where they began.

To Rebecca and Adam — thank you for trusting us to capture your once-in-a-lifetime day. Your kindness, warmth, and shared laughter were a joy to witness behind the lens.

If you're planning your own celebration and looking for wedding photography in Tampa Florida, let us at Limelight Photography help preserve your story with timeless elegance and heartfelt candids.

✨ Let’s make your love story last forever — contact us today.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Isabella Santos

Bridesmaid Dresses | David's Bridal
Cake | Alessi Bakery
Caterer | The Tampa Club
Ceremony Site | The Tampa Club
DJ | Grant Hemond & Associate
Event Planner | Confetti Events | Myriam Sorrentino
Florist | Enchanted Florist of Tampa
Hair Stylist | Beautiful You Makeup and Hair
Invitations | Canva (made by bride)
Make-up Artist | Beautiful You Makeup and Hair
Reception Venue | The Tampa Club
Wedding Gown | David's Bridal

Jennifer + Rodney Step Into The Limelight | The Don CeSar | St. Pete Beach, FL

A Love 44 Years in the Making and the Most Magical “I Do” at the Iconic Don Cesar.

There are weddings… and then there are weddings that feel like they were written by the universe itself. The kind that give you chills, bring tears to your eyes, and leave your heart bursting wide open. This was that kind of wedding and I, feel like the luckiest person in the world for having been part of it.

It all started at a middle school bus stop.

Boy tries to pull a silly prank on girl’s little brother.
Girl fierce, protective, unstoppable threatens to rearrange his face.
Boy, terrified (and probably a little impressed), decides to never go near her again.
Until years later, when life brings them back together at a party. And this time? He sees her for who she truly is: funny, brilliant, gorgeous and kind. That night ends with a kiss. High school dances follow. He even rocks a purple cummerbund to match her dress a true love flex if there ever was one.

But as young love often does, life takes them in different directions. She moves to Ohio, becomes a pharmacist, raises two beautiful daughters. He stays in Florida, becomes a journalist, builds a family of his own. Years pass. Decades, even. There are joys. There are heartbreaks. There is growth.

Then one day after an unimaginable loss, he reaches out to her, not just for advice, but for comfort. And what she offers isn’t just words… it’s healing. A laugh that lights up the dark. A voice that feels like home.

A James Taylor concert in Columbus becomes their second first date. And three years later, 44 years after that bus stop encounter, they’re saying “I do” at The Don Cesar, one of the most breathtaking wedding venues in the world.

And let me tell you… this place isn’t just a venue. It’s a dream.

The Don is pure magic, like stepping into a fairytale. That soft-pink palace rising above the sand, the ocean breeze, the glowing sunset that seemed like it was painted just for them. People dream of getting married here their whole lives. And watching these two soulmates tie the knot in a place so magnificent felt like witnessing a scene from a movie but better, because it was real.

I stood there with my camera, heart pounding, goosebumps on my arms, trying to hold back tears as I captured it all. The way he looked at her when she walked down the aisle. The way she laughed during their vows. The way every single guest had this look of, “We are witnessing something sacred here.”

And then… the cherry on top? Their love story, this honest, beautiful, soul-stirring journey will be published in The New York Times. Immortalized forever. Just like their love deserves to be.

To this incredible couple: You have touched everyone around you with the power of your story. You’ve reminded us that it’s never too late for love, for laughter, for butterflies, for that feeling of “home.” I wish you a life full of late-night dancing in the kitchen, shared sunrises, deep talks, and constant awe at how lucky you are to have found each other again.

Thank you for letting me, be there, not just as a photographer, but as a witness to something that felt like divine timing.

From the bottom of my heart, I wish you a forever that’s even more beautiful than this perfect day.

With love, always, Natalia

Lead Photographer | Natalia Fontes
Associate Photographer | Alayna Vance
Assistant | Isabella Santos

Bridesmaid Dresses |  Azazie
Caterer |  The Don CeSar
Ceremony Site | The Don CeSar
DJ | Ryan Fry
Florist | Jennie’s Florist
Reception Venue | The Don CeSar