Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Michael Zoumberos
Bride’s Bouquet and Floral Display | Monarch Events And Design
Champagne Wall | Spunky Spirits
Emerald Green Velvet Furniture Vignette | FH Events and Winsor Event Studio
Hair and Makeup | Adore Bridal
Model | Danielle Burford
Purple Candle Wall | Special Moments Event Planning
Venue | Tampa Garden Club
Wedding Gown | The White Closet Bridal Co.
ESPLANADE Golf and Country Club is a brand new Venue nestled on 600 acres just north of State Road 70. This gated enclave brings a touch of the Mediterranean to Southwest Florida with regional-inspired architecture, lush landscaping, serene lakes. They have a variety of exquisite and unique event spaces to host your celebration from their Private Dining Room to beautifully structured DODICI 951 Grand Ballroom with an outdoor patio attached overlooking the Golf Courses. Capacity – 2- 350 guests
MDP Events coordinates a celebration that tells your story, incorporates each desired detail, and is completely customized. Curating the most divine productions for any occasion, they create your dream event and bring it to life! They provide meticulous detailing, innovative design, and seamless stress-free production in the SunCoast area and beyond. MDP Events was started from a passion for the industry and is in honor of Owner and Lead Event Planner Lauren Gertz’s best friend who shared the same obsession and love for weddings that she does! Their team believes that every event should represent their clients vision and be executed into a flawless celebration.
Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Tara
Balloon Decor on Bounce House | The Modern Girl Party
Cold Sparklers | TLS Entertainment
Cake | Cakes by Ron
Chargers | Linens by the Sea
Chairs & Farm Tables | Palacios Events
Florist | Beneva Weddings
Glassware, Flatware, China | Set and Styled
Graphic designer | A & P Designs
Hair and Makeup | Adore Bridal On-Site Hair and Makeup
Harpist | Catie Pflaumer
Invitation Suite, Escort Cards | A & P Designs
Linens | Linens by the Sea
Mobile Bar/Bar Set-Up | The Wandering Whale
Models | Aysza and Colton Armetta
Venue | Esplanade at at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club
Videographer | Namesake Creative
Wedding Gown | Truly Forever Bridal
Wedding Planner | MDP Events
White Wedding Bounce House | TLS Entertainment
Cherie and Christopher met for the first time at the House of Blues during a concert. Christopher's friends were in the band who were putting on the show and Cherie came with her best friend Katie. Cherie had no interest in a relationship at the time but Christopher was persistent (when you know, you know, right?). After about a year of casually hanging out as friends they went on their first date and the rest is history.
Cut to Christopher’s brother in law’s birthday. He asked Cherie to watch the sunset at a lake front restaurant. While watching the sky change from blue to a warm pink, Christopher got down on one knee and asked Cherie to marry him. She (of course) said YES!
You don’t have to spend too long with this couple to see how well they work together. Just to prove how in sync they are, their vows both started with dates that were important in their relationship. Christopher’s was the day they met and Cherie’s was the day they started dating.
Christopher and Cherie said their “I Dos’ at the beautiful Streamsong Resort surrounded by love, happiness and family. From Cherie Dj-ing the dance floor to Christopher having his mother/son dance to the tune of TuPac, their wedding was definitely one to remember and we LOVED being a part of it! Congrats to the McBrides!
Lead Photographer | Audrey Clifford
Associate Photographer | Nick Brown
Bridesmaid Dresses | Birdy Grey
Cake | Streamsong Resort
Caterer | Streamsong Resort
Ceremony Site | Streamsong Resort
DJ | Graingertainment
Event Planner | Streamsong Resort
Florist | Ever After Vintage Weddings
Hair Stylist | Femme Akoi
Invitations | Minted
Taylor & Jim have known each other since high school socially, became close as they finished college and fell in love! They took their first cruise to the Caribbean and Jim proposed on the highest point on the ship at sunset. They love trying new restaurants, going to the movies, staying home and ordering in takeout and watching tv. Taylor & Jim enjoy going for nightly dog walks. They love to travel to new places, and try to go somewhere new every 6 months or so.
Their wedding day at Sirata Beach Resort was filled with lots of love and laughter… their family + friends game is strong! It was an intimate yet fun wedding to say the least… it was simple, elegant and it incorporated lots of greenery for a modern feel. The rain tried to take over but these two made sure to enjoy each moment… and Florida decided to grace us with a gorgeous fiery red sunset… it was simply perfect in every way. Lots and lots of beautiful memories were made and fun was had… we LOVED being a part of such a joyous day for Taylor & Jim. Congratulations to the gorgeous couple!
Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Caterer | Sirata Beach Resort
Ceremony Site | Sirata Beach Resort
DJ | DJ Cory Barron & Co.
Florist | Wonderland Floral Art
Invitations | Zola
Reception Venue | Sirata Beach Resort
Videographer | Armor Video
Wedding Gown | Infinity Bridal
“A love like the sea, endless, deep and completely unique”
Tori and Derek met at a local country bar in 2014 but didn’t connect again until a year later at a mutual friend’s birthday party. Derek ended up driving Tori home that night and they have been inseparable ever since.
Years later,Tori and Derek were with their families on a camping trip at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Campground and Resort. One night, Derek told Tori they were going to watch the fireworks at the Grand Floridian. Instead of heading to the beach,Derek surprisedTori with a ride on the Grand OneYacht.TheYacht anchored down right in front of the Cinderella castle and three minutes into the fireworks, Derek got down on one knee.Their families cheered as Tori said yes! How magical is that?! .
“We complement each other with our personalities in a good way.We love that we enjoy doing all the same things and miss each other when we are not together. I love the way he provides for me and always keeps me safe. He loves me for my kindness and loyalty.We have built a relationship on trust and believe that’s key to happiness”
Tori and Derek tied the knot in front of a few sea friends (and a couple more human friends) at The Florida Aquarium. It was a magical evening and we loved being a part of this couple’s special day!
Lead Photographer | Audrey Clifford
Associate Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Bridesmaid Dresses | David’s Bridal
Cake | Publix
Caterer | Aramark Catering
Ceremony Site | The Florida Aquarium
DJ | DJ by CJ
Hair Stylist | Femme Akoi
Invitations | Truly Engaging
Reception Venue | The Florida Aquarium
Wedding Gown | The Dressing Room
