Missy + Cameron Step Into The Limelight | TradeWinds Resort | St. Petersburg, FL

Missy & Cameron’s LOVE story:

How/when did you meet each other:: Cameron and Missy do not agree on the timeline of how they met, but they can agree that they are so happy they did! Cameron claims dancing in a large group of people at a wedding counts, but Missy does not. Cameron was covered in poison ivy and refused to introduce himself. After a few weeks, Missy was swiping away on a dating app and came across Cameron. Turns out he "accidentally" super liked her, and she decided to give him a chance. After a year and a half of a long distance relationship, Cameron and Missy decided to move into their new home in Mt. Airy, Maryland to start their lives together. 

How did he propose:: We always visit Cameron's parents in Florida during our winter break and his aunt and uncle had just bought a condo in Clearwater, FL. Cameron and his sister came up with the brilliant idea to drive down to Clearwater to see the new condo and also explore the beach. The whole drive down threatened rain and Cam and Nicole kept going back and forth on what we should do first: eat lunch or visit the beach. I didn't care either way. Meanwhile, Cameron is sweating through his shirt and I was still clueless. We arrive in Clearwater and the day is beautiful so we decided to walk along the beach first. As we approach the beach, Cam and Nicole are complaining about how crowded the beach is. For me, it was like 10 people max, that is not crowded in my opinion, I was thinking they are crazy. So, we start walking along the beach and Cameron stops walking at one point. I stop too, thinking we might take a picture here and I'm just staring off at the gulf. I turn around and Cameron has a ring box and is getting down on one knee. Once I see him I shout, "No, what are you doing?!" This of course confuses him as I shouted "no". He still manages to ask me to marry him and at this point I'm crying and can't speak. I walk to him and kiss him, still haven't said "yes", until he finally asks, "so, is that a yes?" and I manage to nod my head and give him a shaky, "yes!" 

What do you love about each other:: Cameron is my person. After our first date, I knew he was someone I could see myself with. We spent 5+ hours just sitting at the bar talking and it was so easy. I had never felt more comfortable on a first date in my life. He allows me to be myself and he brings out the best in me. He can read me so easily and knows exactly what I need. He makes me feel safe, he makes me laugh, he makes me feel loved, he makes me happy. 

What I love the most about Missy is how we get along so well. Our personalities are a perfect match. We laugh and joke together as if we have known each other our whole lives. She's caring. She's loving. She make me want to be a better person. I am lucky to be able to spend the rest of my life with Missy, someone I love and care about so much. 

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together:: We love to explore new places, go for hikes with our dog (Koda), lay on the couch and watch Netflix, play Mario Party, hang out with friends. Cameron is trying to get me into golf, but after 3 years, I'm still not very good (to be fair I only really play when we visit Florida).

Oh how we LOVED meeting these two so much! They are both super laid back and so much fun! The made sure tp enjoy every single aspect of their day… this included enjoying some quality time with each guest and family member who attended. We loved seeing them take their time and go teach table to make sure to talk to everyone. We loved witnessing these two say their vows and just enjoy being together… congratulations to an amazing couple, we wish you both ALL the best!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Felicia Randle

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | Cakes by Carolynn 
Caterer | TradeWinds Resort 
Ceremony Site | TradeWinds Resort
DJ | Expert Productions
Event Planner | Driftwood Wedding and Events
Florist | By the Bay
Hair Stylist | Kyle Lynn Weddings
Invitations | Zola
Make-up Artist | Kyle Lynn Weddings
Reception Venue | TradeWinds Resort
Wedding Gown | Serendipity 


Lauren + Jordan Step Into The Limelight | Sirata Beach Resort | St. Petersburg, FL

Lauren and Jordan’s love story began at put-put in 2017. It continued when Jordan proposed a few years later, on top of an amazing waterfall in Yosemite. That’s no surprise since their favorite thing about each other is how adventurous they are. Their next adventure was going to be their honeymoon in Hawaii, which is where they got the inspiration for their wedding.  We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather for their ceremony on the beach, surrounded by beautiful tropical colors and flowers.  And their flower girl and sweet pup Misty stole the show!  We had so much fun with them and their families and friends. Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs. Mieras!!

Lead Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez
Associate Photographer | Nick Brown
Intern | Felicia Randle

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | Kristen Marie Cake
Caterer | Sirata Beach Resort
Ceremony Site | Sirata Beach Resort
DJ | Events Done Right 
Event Planner | Sirata Beach Resort
Florist | Brides & Blooms
Hair Stylist | Tiara Styles Beauty
Invitations | Zola
Make-up Artist | Tiara Styles Beauty
Reception Venue | Sirata Beach Resort
Videographer | Priceless Studio 
Wedding Gown | One and Only Bridal Boutique

Sarah + Brett Step Into The Limelight | Sirata Beach Resort | St. Pete Beach, FL

Brett proposed in Maui on the Kaanapali beach during the sunset on August 3rd 2019. Brett loves how Sarah tells funny stories and makes him laugh. He loves her sense of adventure and how much she cares about other people. Sarah loves how patient, kind, and caring Brett is. He is really great at making Sarah smile and keeping things light when she is taking things too seriously. Together, they like to take their boat out to the lake and go wake-boarding. They both enjoy going to the mountains to snowboard and like going on runs together. When at home, they like watching shows or movies on the couch and hanging out with their new puppy Zeke! They are both big sports fans and enjoy watching and attending sporting events for all of our SF Bay Area teams.

Sarah's parents recently retired and moved to Florida. Sarah always wanted a beach wedding so St. Pete Beach was the best option for us! It is their happy place so the Sirata Beach Resort was just perfect for this beautiful and happy couple.

The wedding day itself was one that we will always remember because of all the beautiful moments that happened on this day. The first looks were most import to Sarah since she needed to see her parents before the ceremony to help calm her just enough before seeing Brett. The father and daughter moments were truly the sweetest and had everyone (including us) in happy tears!

The time finally came to see Brett during the first look. It would be just the two of them together, having a special little moment right before the ceremony. They exchanged vows and held each other in their arms until it was time to get married!

The ceremony was full of funny and happy moments while gathered at the beach with a vast ocean in the background. The reception was decorated with a tropical flare where ever possible with touches of greenery and beach elements. It was such a great day with Sarah and Brett and all their adored friends and family. Congrats to the newlyweds!!!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Tara Zimmerman

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | Sweet Divas Cakery
Caterer | Sirata Beach Resort
Ceremony Site | Sirata Beach Resort
DJ | Grant Hemond
Event Planner | Sirata Beach Resort
Florist | 2Birds Events
Hair Stylist | KyleLynn
Invitations | Minted
Make-up Artist | KyleLynn
Reception Venue | Sirata Beach Resort
Videographer | Z Content Creative
Wedding Gown | J'aime Bridal

Erica + Anthony Step Into The Limelight | Grand Plaza Hotel | St. Petersburg, FL

Erica & Anthony met through a friend (and also officiant) Erik, ten years ago.
Anthony proposed to Erica at home, they were getting ready to go out to dinner and he surprised her when he got on one knee with the kids close by (exactly how Erica wanted).

Erica loves that Anthony is honest, hard worker and makes her feel comfortable. They can always be themselves around each other and communicate through any situation. Erica loves his determination to set goals together and follow through until they are accomplished. What she loves most is how amazing he is as a father and caretaker to their family. 

Anthony loves how much she makes him laugh, when she laughs… he loves her drive, even when she is exhausted she still steps up to the plate for their family. Anthony loves how supportive Erica is of his goals and hobbies. She always pushes him to be a better father and overall human being.

Erica & Anthony both enjoy parenting, eating good food, laughing, vacationing, relaxing (can we say spa day!), making coffee together and Netflixing! (yes, its a thing! lol)

For their wedding day, they wanted not just one day to celebrate but a whole trip with their family and friends to celebrate them! They love the beach and thought Grand Plaza Hotel would be the perfect place for their wedding as they live in Schenectady, New York.

They LOVE to dance and these two lit up the dance floor! It was definitely a night to remember. We enjoyed getting to know these two and their sweet boys, their wedding day was filled with lots of laughter and so many beautiful memories. We loved being there!

Erica & Anthony we wish you ALL the best in ALL you do.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld
Bridesmaid Dresses | Lulus
Cake | Sweet Divas
Caterer | Grand Plaza Hotel 
Ceremony + Reception | Grand Plaza Hotel
DJ | Grant Hemond and Associates, Inc. | Eric 
Florist | flowers were handmade by the bride Erica*
Hair + Makeup | Premier Hair Lounge 
Invitations | Vista Print
Wedding Gown | Something Bleu Bridal

Abby + Eric Step Into The Limelight | Sirata Beach Resort | St. Petersburg, FL

Abby and Eric met In April of 2017 when a mutual friend set them up on a blind date. Eric drove two hours to take Abby out for dinner and drinks. They hit it off right away and have now been together for over 2 years. One day, when they were on vacation in Punta Cana,  Eric got down on one knee and asked for Abby’s hand in marriage. Of course, she said yes! 

Eric and Abby both love to travel and love the beach. His family lives in Ohio, while Abby’s family lives in Illinois. They were going to have a wedding in Indianapolis as a central location, but when they realized Abby’s grandparents wouldn't be able to make a 2 hour drive, they both decided to have a small ceremony for them at home and then take off and get married on the beach with their closest family and friends in Florida. Since both Abby and Eric love the beach, Eric did some research on locations and made plans to call a few locations. They fell in love with Sirata Beach Resort. 

On the day of their wedding, Abby’s bridesmaids wore sunflower yellow dresses and the men were in gray and white outfits. Abby wore a beautiful, white gown and held the most colorful and lively bouquet of flowers. Each groomsmen had a different colored boutonniere and the bridesmaids had bold colored bouquets as well. The day was sunny with a clear blue sky. It was simply perfect for these two!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Audrey Clifford 

Bridesmaid Dresses | David's Bridal
Cake | Publix
Caterer | Sirata Beach Resort
Ceremony Site | Sirata Beach Resort
DJ | DJ by CJ
Florist | 2Birds Events
Hair Stylist | Michele Renee The Studio
Invitations | Shutterfly
Make-up Artist | Michele Renee The Studio
Reception Venue | Sirata Beach Resort
Wedding Gown | David's Bridal