Some weddings are beautiful. Others stay with you. This one… Our team felt it.
It all started in the most modern way possible, on Hinge. Just a swipe that turned into something real, the kind of connection you don’t question. Their first date was at Haven on November 15, 2023, and from everything they shared with me, you could already tell, that night mattered. They talked for hours, laughed easily, and somewhere between conversations and Brussels sprouts, something just clicked. And it kept growing.
One of the things I loved most about their story is how much they truly enjoy life together. Their trip through Lake Como, Amsterdam, and London wasn’t just about the places, it was about them. The way they experience things side by side, with that lightness that only real connection brings.
The proposal happened at Vinoy Park, during a picnic on March 4th, 2025. Quiet, meaningful, no excess. Just love, presence, and a “yes” that already felt certain.
And then came the wedding day...
It happened at the beautiful The Current Hotel, and honestly… everything about that day felt right. The ceremony was on the deck, surrounded by water, with that peaceful, almost calming energy that you can’t fake. In the background, the skyline of Tampa reminded us where we were, but it almost felt like we were somewhere else entirely, in a quiet little world they created just for that moment.
And the bride…
It’s hard to put into words without sounding dramatic, but she was breathtaking. Not just because of the dress (which, by the way, was absolutely iconic and one of those you don’t forget), but because of who she is. She’s the kind of person who is genuinely kind to everyone, soft, warm, present. You could see how much people love her just by the way they looked at her.
There were a few moments I had to pause internally and remind myself: you’re working. Because the emotion was real. The energy of the day was emotional in the best way, the kind that fills your chest a little and makes your eyes sting if you’re not careful.
As a photographer, you witness a lot. But every now and then, you get to be part of something that feels bigger than just images. Being there, documenting her, seeing the way everything unfolded… it was truly an honor.
Everything was done with so much intention. Every detail had meaning, every choice had care behind it. Nothing felt random.
From a simple swipe to a day that felt this full, this beautiful, this emotional… it just makes you believe in timing, in connection, in all of it.
And I can honestly say, we loved being part of their day.
Lead Photographer | Natalia Fontes
Associate Photographer | Gui Scheffer
Caterer | The Current Hotel
Ceremony Site | The Current Hotel
DJ | Platinument DJ
Event Planner | Allie Mills
Hair Stylist | Betances & Kristin Elliott
Make-up Artist | Lissett Luxe Makeup
Reception Venue | The Current Hotel
Videographer | Your Wedding Day Film
Sax | Sam On Sax