Tampa Bay Watch Step Into The Limelight | Evening for the Bay-Wave of the Future | Tierra Verde, FL

Tampa Bay Watch is a nonprofit organization who are dedicated to protecting and restoring the estuaries in the Bay Area. This organization helps the estuaries by removing debris, educating the people, creating oyster shell bars and planting salt marshes. For the Evening for the Bay: Wave of the Future event, Tampa Bay Watch celebrates their 25 years of service by bringing guests to the future year of 2525. The guests were immersed with innovative cocktails, delicious food, live music, charitable auctions and an ingenious magic show. The future sure is looking bright for Tampa Bay Watch!


Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld
Associate In Training | Keyont’e Howard


Presenting Sponsor: American Strategic Insurance (ASI) 
Food Sponsor: Bonefish Grill 
Core Ally Sponsor: Healthcare IQ
Sustainability Sponsor: COVANTA
Contributing Sponsor: Chmielewski Family
Auction Supporting Sponsor: 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House
Valet Sponsor: Costal Properties Group International


In-Kind Sponsor: Coppertail Brewing Co.
In-Kind Sponsor: Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
In-Kind Sponsor: Decorating Elves 
In-Kind Sponsor: Mermosa 
In-Kind Sponsor: Courtesy Valet 
In-Kind Sponsor: Great Bay Distributors 
In-Kind Sponsor: Holland America Line 
In-Kind Sponsor: Ice Pro 
In-Kind Sponsor: ECO Professional Products Inc.
In-Kind Sponsor: A Linen Valley 
In-Kind Sponsor: Evolve&Co. 
In-Kind Sponsor: Paradise News 
In-Kind Sponsor: Pretty Sweet 
In-Kind Sponsor: Lowes 
In-Kind Sponsor: Kahwa Coffee Roasting 
In-Kind Sponsor: Konica Minolta 
In-Kind Sponsor: Limelight Photography 
In-Kind Sponsor: Banyan Reserve Vodka 
In-Kind Sponsor: Old St.Pete Craft Spirits 
In-Kind Sponsor: Snobachi 


Table Sponsor: Alden Suites Beach Resort 
Table Sponsor: ASD | SKY 
Table Sponsor: Precision Building & Mechanical 
Table Sponsor: Calhoun International 
Table Sponsor: Chronos Wealth Management 
Table Sponsor: Fulcrum Equity Partners 
Table Sponsor: Tampa Bay Rays 
Table Sponsor: Hancock Whitney 
Table Sponsor: Greenacre Properties, Inc. 
Table Sponsor: City-Wide Self Storage 
Table Sponsor: Sabal Trust 
Table Sponsor: Gregory, Sharer & Stuart, CPAs 
Table Sponsor: Houston Taylor Law 
Table Sponsor: Mosaic 
Table Sponsor: Shutts & Bowen 
Table Sponsor: Janicki Environmental, Inc. 
Table Sponsor: Eckerd College 
Table Sponsor: Team Tropical Shores
Table Sponsor: Lawrence Weiner & Yvonne Grimm
Table Sponsor: Helen & Dave Feinberg
Table Sponsor: Mike & Rita Wilson
Table Sponsor: Kathryn Howd

Desiree + Stephen Step Into The Limelight | Avila Golf and Country Club | Tampa, FL

Desiree and Stephen met 8 years ago. A few of their family members knew each others family's Pawn and Jewelry store. After meeting Stephen there, he found out Desiree worked at Cracker Barrel and Stephen started bringing his family for breakfast on Sundays. A year and half in, the two went on a cruise with about 20 to 30 family and friends. After an awesome excursion in Honduras, they boarded are ship and went to the top deck for the view. Stephen asked for Desiree to face the Island for a picture and as Desiree turned back around and Stephan asked for her hand in marriage.

Desiree and Stephen had a wonderful day with the most beautiful weather Florida could provide! Both the ceremony and reception took place at the Avila Golf Club and Country. Their ceremony was short and sweet but very beautiful! Their friends and family then joined the two at their reception. The tables were decorated with light pink, coral and peach floral, glass plates with silver beading on the edges, Slate Blue napkins and keys for each guest. What an evening full of fun and special moments. Congratulations o the newlyweds!!!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Piano & Cello Players | Richard Kittelstand
Bridesmaid Dresses | JJ's house
Cake | Elise's Pieces
Caterer | Avila Golf Club and Country
Ceremony Site | Avila Golf Club and Country
DJ | Grant Hemond and Associates, Inc.
Event Planner | Event Sisters
Florist | Hilda's Flower Company
Hair Stylist | Beauty Brought Out
Invitations | Echo Blueprint
Make-up Artist | Beauty Brought Out
Reception Venue | Avila Golf Club and Country
Wedding Gown | Malindy Elene
Rental | Elite Events and Rentals
Photo Booth | Snap Shot Photo Booth 
Transportation | Ambassador Limousine 

Taylor + Nicholas Step Into The Limelight | Longboat Key Club | Longboat Key, FL

Nicholas + Taylor met in 2014 at Stonewood Restaurant and beautifully enough, Nicholas proposed to Taylor also at a Restaurant, Oystercatchers outside on the dock!

Taylor LOVES his kindness and how he always puts others ahead of himself, no matter the situation. She loves his dedication and his drive as well. Nicholas loves her smile! Her kind heart and independence.

Together, they love to relax! Either on the beach or at a restaurant. They enjoy sitting back, having a drink and being in other’s company. They also LOVE football season, every Sunday everyone comes over for a big family dinner and watch all the games. 

They also LOVE Longboat, it’s their “happy place” where they can go to get away from it all, so the Longboat Key Club was the perfect location for these two to tie the knot surrounded my amazing friends and family.

Something special the the bride & groom did was to incorporate a lace piece from their mother’s wedding dresses onto their attire… and not just anywhere but just by their hearts. Inside Taylor dress and as the pocket square for Nicholas { so thoughtful! }.

The feel was relaxing, laid back, all about family and so much FUN. Oh how I love me some Taylor! Her love for life is contagious and we laughed from beginning to end. I love her laugh… you know those belly laughs you can’t help but laugh along too? Yes! All day… so good! And Nicholas is so good to her, he goes with the flow and is very attentive to everyone around. 

I wish both of you ALL great and stupendous things! You two deserve the world. Enjoy {I am sure you will!}

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld

Cake | Cakes by Ron
Caterer | Longboat Key Club 
Ceremony Site | Harbourside Lawn 
DJ | DJ Wayne DeLair
Event Planner | Swanky Soiree | Christina Harris 
Florist | Flowers by Fudgie
Hair Stylist | A Victorian Bride
Invitations | Paper Source 
Make-up Artist | A Victorian Bride
Reception Venue | Harbourside Ballroom 
Wedding Gown | Calvert Couture Bridal

Erika + Brian Step Into The Limelight | Carrollwood Country Club | Tampa, FL

Erika and Brian first got introduced to each other through a friend they had in common. Their relationship became closer and closer until one day, while at the Rockefeller Christmas Tree in New York City, Brian proposed to Erika. Erika loves how Brian is loving, caring, and admires his strong sense of style. She adores him and how he is a family man, a fireman and a hard worker. Brian loves Erika’s drive, ambition, her work ethic, how beautiful and friendly she is. Together, they are kind and love to help others. They are truly quite the remarkable couple!

On October 20th, Erika and Brian said their I-Do’s at the Carrollwood Country Club on a day that started out with rain. As the day progressed, the clouds let the sunlight shine down and it turned out to be quite a spectacular day! Once pronounced husband and wife, the two happily danced their way into their reception hall which was decorated with a mixture of candles, flowers, a fireman’s axe, chill pill prescription favors and many other little details that reflected their lives.

It was truly an honor to be part of such a wonderful celebration of love. Congratulations to the new mr. and mrs!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Bridesmaid Dresses | LuLus
Cake | Publix
Caterer | Carrollwood Country Club
Ceremony Site | Carrollwood Country Club
DJ | Grant Hemond 
Event Planner | Carrollwood Country Club
Florist | Northside Florist
Hair Stylist | Style Hair and Make Up
Invitations | Basic Invites
Make-up Artist | Style Hair and Make Up
Reception Venue | Carrollwood Country Club

Amanda + Joseph Step Into The Limelight | Powel Crosley Estate | Sarasota, FL

Amanda and Joseph met a little over 6 years ago while living in Chicago. Amanda fell in love with Joe’s kindness, humor and how well he would take care of her. While on a trip in Europe, Joe proposed to Amanda and she said yes! Together, they enjoy traveling and collage football. Their sense of humor is perfect for each other and keep their relationship at its best.

Amanda and Joe had a beautiful ceremony at the Powel Crosley Estate, on the patio of the estate. Friends and family gathered to witness Amanda join the hands of the love of her life. As she walked down the aisle, both Amanda and Joe had the biggest smiles - they were so happy to see each other! After the sweet ceremony, Amanda and Joe joined their guests in a tent fully decorated with hanging lights, travel-themed center pieces and beautiful floral arrangements. They danced and celebrated the night way!

Congratulations to the newly weds!!!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Cake | Publix
Caterer | Milan Catering
Ceremony Site |  Powel Crosley Estate
DJ | Grant Hemond
Event Planner | Milan Catering
Florist | Flowers by Fudgie
Hair Stylist | Lilis Wedding
Make-up Artist | Lilis Wedding
Reception Venue | Powel Crosley Estate
Wedding Gown | CC's Bridal