Kristy + Phil Step Into The Limelight | The Grand Plaza Beach Resort | St. Petersburg, FL

May 17, 2018

Kristy and Phil travelled from Minnesota with their loved ones to celebrate love and happiness for their wedding day on the sunny West Coast of Florida. They selected The Grand Plaza Beach Resort because they love the ceremony site on the beach with the palm trees and the deck attached to the ballroom with a gorgeous view of the Gulf of Mexico.

This sweet couple met in August of 2015 through a friend after realizing that their moms already knew each other through the “People You May Know” feature on Facebook! They both love anything music-related (listening to music, going to concerts, etc.) so it is only fitting that Phil proposed at a Tim McGraw + Faith Hill concert. They share the same interests and goals; they love how they can always laugh together and have fun together no matter what they are doing. They truly make each other want to become the best version of themselves.

It touched Kristy’s heart how great Phil is with her son Bennett and they enjoy staying at home spending time as a family with their rescued lab-terrier mixed dog. They also love to cook, watch movies and travel together.

Phil's grandpa flew a B-24 liberator plane in WWII...he passed away years ago but Phil was very close to him and talks about him all of the time. Kristy gifted his deceased grandfather’s airplane pin to Phil as a surprise to wear on his tie on their wedding day so he could have his grandpa (with him) and to remind him of how proud his grandpa would be of the man Phil has become. 💗Incorporating this treasured family heirloom was so special. Also, they honored Phil’s grandparents’ Jewish heritage by the traditional breaking of a glass at the ceremony. Their wedding day was fun, beautiful and filled with laughter. It was casual yet classy..toes in the sand.

“Two little love birds shaking the dice on this thing called life; The beginning chapter to spending the rest of our lives together.”

Lead Photographers | Rebecca + Michael Zoumberos

Gabriela + Michael Step Into The Limelight | Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Sarasota, FL

May 16, 2018

Gabriella and Michael met at Gasparilla Inn three years ago. Michael asked Gabrielle’s parents for their permission to marry Gabby, and he surprised Gabby by proposing while on Christmas vacation in Hawaii. Together they enjoy traveling, eating out at restaurants and spending the day outdoors by a pool or at the beach.

This sweet couple selected the beautiful Marie Selby Gardens for the engagement portrait session. We had a beautiful Spring day with perfect weather and enjoyed a lovely time getting to know each other.

We are very excited to capture their wedding December 29th at The Floridan!

Lead Photographer | Rebecca + Michael Zoumberos

Emily + Jim Step into The Limelight | the resort at long boat key club and The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota | Sarasota, FL

May 10, 2018

Emily and Jim were married in a beautiful beach ceremony at The Resort at Long Boat Key Club and outdoor evening reception at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Beach Club! I love what the bride and groom shared with me about their story!

"Our relationship began as a friendship. It is that friendship that built a solid foundation for a strong relationship. We met in NYC in the summer of 2010 as friends and remained friends for close to 2 years before we finally began to date, or we could say until Emily finally agreed to date Jim. While in NYC we enjoyed our time exploring the many different cultural aspects of the city (Museums, Broadway Shows, Dinners, Sporting Events and Concerts). We eventually moved in together living in Astoria, Queens. It is there where we adopted our first pet (Jorge). It was around this same time that we started our Costa Rican Adventure. We spent the next 9 months exploring Costa Rica together. Emily was more than happy to set up a home base out there while Jim would travel back and forth to NYC. There we had many adventures visiting volcanos, hot springs, great wildlife, getting lost driving through rivers and streets with no signs. We were even there during a 7.6 magnitude earthquake. But little did we know our biggest adventures were still ahead of us. We welcomed our first child to the world in January of 2014 and then moved to Florida that summer. More recently we welcomed our second child with a home birth in May of 2016. We are enjoying our family life here in Tampa, FL and are looking forward to enjoying our life adventure as a married couple. After knowing each other for 8 years, dating for 6 of those years, and a 4 year long engagement we have set the date and decided to get married on April 21, 2018. The time has finally come for us to 'tie the knot’!”

It was a pleasure to capture this beautiful wedding day and I was also so excited to have recently been able to capture a Back in the Limelight Session with this happy couple as well so that Emily could get in the ocean in her dress after her wedding day! We were blessed with beautiful weather on both the couple's wedding day and for their second session! It was a pleasure to work with Emily and Jim and their sweet children and loving families! Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Parker!

Lead Photographer | Sarah McDonald
Associate Photographer | Kay Kennedy

Rachael + Nicholas Step Into The Limelight | Florida Aquarium | Tampa, FL

May 10, 2018

Rachael and Nicholas joined hands in matrimony on this beautiful day in late April. The gorgeous couple invited friends and family to The Florida Aquarium where they would both say I Do and start a love-filled journey together. Beautiful detailing went into this spectacular event, one being the cake which was covered in sea inspired details. Nick wore cufflinks with sea life and shells were included into every corner of the venue. One of the most memorable moments were the late comers to the wedding which were two cute penguins that walked the aisle and the magnificent shark that swam at the top of the tank as Rachael and Nick shared their first kiss - truly remarkable!!

I had joined the two earlier this year to photograph their engagement. The same love and joy they had translated to their wedding day. Family and Friends made it even better! The amount of laughter and fun times at this wedding made it all so special to capture, it truly was something great. Very happy for the both of you, congratulation to Rachael and Nicholas!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Kristin + Daniel Step Into The Limelight | Le Meridien | Tampa, FL

May 9, 2018

Kristin and Danny met each other years ago through mutual friends. However, they both always had significant others. It was not until a night when the mutual friends invited them both out to a comedy show that they reconnected and were in the right place at the right time, without significant others. It is a delight to see them together making each other laugh, being silly, and sharing a true passion for each other. They enjoy working out, cooking, drinking wine, and just spending time together.

Danny proposed right before he was to leave for a new job in Austin, Texas. They were just having a night in at our apartment. He popped down on one knee and asked Kristin to marry him with a silicone ring. He wanted her to know even though he was leaving he wanted to be with her for the rest of his life. Kristin of course said yes! Danny did get the gorgeous ring a few months later. It wasn’t about a big fancy ring for them. They both just wanted to be together for the rest of their lives - so romantic!

Kristin and Daniel wanted to do something local and historical to Tampa for their wedding. Le Méridien is the old Tampa courthouse transformed into a beautiful boutique hotel. The entire night was magical, filled with fun, and love. It was sophisticated and elegant. It was large enough to include their closest friends and family members, but small enough to feel intimate to Kristin and Danny. Their guests all felt so welcomed, like family, and excited!

Kristin’s dress, the exchange of vows, their first kiss, their first dance and their grand exit were beautiful highlights of the day.

Lead Photographers | Michael + Rebecca Zoumberos