Melissa + Kenji Step Into The Limelight | Tampa Club | Tampa, FL

Melissa & Kenji love making each other laugh… they are easy going and have the same goals in life. They are both motivated to be the best they can be for each other and their family.

{ family }
in the center of it all

They wanted a small and intimate wedding with close friends and family, laid back, personal and very classy! Tampa Club was the perfect setting for their vision to come to life! The classic creams, blush and gold were stunning and a gorgeous complement to the Tampa Club penthouse ballroom with the most beautiful views of the city of Tampa.

We so enjoyed being a part of Melissa & Kenji’s wedding day, we could feel the love and appreciation they have for everyone around them. Thank you having us and we wish you and the ones you loves ALL the best in the world.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld

Cake | Publix
Caterer | Tampa Club
Ceremony + Reception | Tampa Club
DJ | Andrew Gonzalez
Event Planner | Confetti Events | Claire
Florist | Northside Florist, Inc.
Hair + Make-up | Brides by Kelly Anne + Co. | Amber
Wedding Gown | Stella York

Linda + Steve Step Into The Limelight | St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral | Countryside Country Club | Clearwater, FL

Linda & Steve met on a dating app in 2017 and the rest is love…
They love laughing together and just being goofy (nothin’ wrong with that!) They are kind and caring to one another and they support and share the same dreams always lifting each other up on down days.

Linda & Steve enjoy boating, fishing, being around friends and family, date nights, biking down Dunedin and traveling.

Their wedding day was the epic mash up of the North East Local Greek Girl meets Southern boy… and we really enjoyed witnessing the beautiful Greek Orthodox Ceremony at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral filled with beautiful and unique moments. They later joined their families at Countryside Country Club for their reception also filled with lots of traditional Greek dancing and so much fun! 

This bunch knows how to celebrate! Everyone enjoyed the night away and we are here for it!

Thank you Linda & Steve for having us… we wish you both ALL the happiness in the world.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Audrey Clifford + Tara Zimmerman 

Bridesmaid Dresses | The Dessy Group
Cake | Publix
Caterer | Countryside Country Club
Ceremony Site | St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
DJ | Fast Breaks Entertainment | DJ Phil
Event Planner | Pretty Please Events | Amanda + Natalie
Florist | Rosa's Florist + Bridesmaid Tiffany 
Hair + Makeup | LaPosh Salon
Invitations | Turner Printing
Reception Venue | Countryside Country Club
Wedding Gown | Athena's Bridal Boutique

Lee + Nicholas Step Into The Limelight | Laurel Oak Country Club | Sarasota, FL

Lee and Nick met in November of 2012 through mutual friends at a party while on break from college. They started officially dating in August of 2013. In their own words: “I love that we are not just lovers but also friends. We enjoy boating together and quality time with each other but we also enjoy to have fun with our friends without each other.” Nick proposed in the mountains in North Carolina on a family vacation.

Their overall story is one of love. The cheerful wedding was filled with love, yet not traditional at all. The selected Laurel Oak Country Club as their venue because it is so fresh, sharp and clean looking and just had a brand new remodel. They chose a golf course because that is Nicholas' second love.

Special touches included personalized name plates, and a DIY seating chart. The highlight of the ceremony was the reaction of Nicholas when Lee walked down the aisle. The highlight from the reception was the high energy level of the party.

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Michael Zoumberos
Intern | Leo Jurcak

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | SUGARPASTE by Stephanie the Baker
Caterer | Laurel Oak Country Club
Ceremony Site | Laurel Oak Country Club
DJ | DJD2 Productions
Florist | 3 Points Events
Hair Stylist | Personal Friend
Invitations | Shutterfly and Zazzle
Make-up Artist | Personal Friend
Reception Venue | Laurel Oak Country Club
Wedding Gown | Allure Bridal

Rachel + Benny Step Into The Limelight | Opal Sands Resort | Clearwater, FL

 

They drove up to CT for Christmas to surprise their family. Little did she know, Ben had something else planned. After everyone opened their presents Ben brought out a box and said “this is for everybody”. In the box was a cable to plug into the TV and a card saying “plug me in”. They plugged it in and a video started to play. It was a slideshow of all the pictures they took together in the past 5 years, and steps on falling in love. At the end was a picture of Ben holding a sign saying “will you marry me” and he was down on one knee in front of Rachel. WOWZA! All the feels!

They are both caring to one another, Rachel knows he would move mountains for her if she asked. They have each others backs through everything. Rachel also loves how goofy they can be with each other. They can be themselves 100% of the time. They bring out the best in each other. Ben always says that Rachel makes him a better man.

Rachel & Ben like going to the movies, they like to try new things, like going to a new restaurant or trying a new activity. They tried Top Golf and it was so much fun even thought neither of them are golfers. They also like to go to the beach with their dog Mort.

For their wedding they wanted to find a location that was simple but had a wow factor. With Opal Sands Resort, it was the view. It fit perfectly with what Rachel was going for. They didn't want to have a beach wedding but wanted that ocean as the backdrop. Opal Sands Resort was perfect for that. They wanted a simple and elegant feel, not too over the top with everything. Rachel wanted a simple dress, but added a belt to make it pop. With florals Rachel wanted to do very romantic and tasteful.

Rachel wanted to live in the moment and have gorgeous images to look back on… we just loved how they took in the day and allowed it to just flow naturally, it was intimate and purposeful with touches of class and so much LOVE to go around.

Rachel & Ben we wish you both ALL the best in life! Enjoy it all (together).

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer  
Associate Photographer | Audrey Clifford

Bridesmaid Dresses | David’s Bridal 
Cake | A Piece of Cake & Desserts 
Caterer | Opal Sands Resort
Ceremony + Reception | Opal Sands Resort
DJ | Graingertainment
Florist | Dana Dineen Floral Design
Hair + Makeup | Tiara Styles Beauty
Wedding Gown | Stella York

Tina + Joey Step Into The Limelight | Downtown St. Pete, FL

We had such an amazing time photographing this beautiful couple around the Museum of Fine Arts grounds in Downtown St Pete. Tina and Joey met about 3 years ago and have been inseparable ever since! They are both hard working individuals and love to stay active together. They will be saying their I-Do’s in August of 2020 at the Museum of Fine Arts St Pete and it will be spectacular, we simply can’t wait! Congratulations to this newly engaged couple!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello