Nicole + Fletcher Step Into The Limelight | Espiritu Santo Catholic Church + THE VINOY® RENAISSANCE ST. PETERSBURG RESORT & GOLF CLUB | ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Nicole & Fletcher…

How/when did you meet each other:: We met on a cruise. Fletcher was applying to medical school and Nicole was in her 1st year of PT school. Fletcher is from Orlando and Nicole is from Clearwater/ Palm Harbor area 

Fletcher and Nicole did distance for 4 years and have been together for 5 years. 

How did he propose:: Fletcher proposed at the Cad'Zan in Sarasota near Christmas time in 2018. Fletcher picked a beautiful spot on the water and then we went to dinner with all the family as a surprise. Fletcher picked a time of the year that all the family could come. Nicoles brother is in medical school and Fletcher planned it so that he could attend the special engagement. Nicole was completely surprised. 

What do you love about each other:: Fletcher is very open minded, patient, and is a wonderful listener. Fletcher knows that Nicoles love language is acts of service and he does small things here and there that really mean a lot to Nicole. Fletcher works hard and shows affection to Nicole by the little things like holding Nicole’s hand and kissing her forehead. Fletcher loves Nicole's crazy Italian family and welcomes their loudness and emotion-filled days together. Nicole's brother and sister love Fletcher. 

Nicole is energetic, spunky and sassy. She is protective of everyone she loves but is also very silly. She laughs at her own corny jokes and works with kids as a pediatric physical therapist. 

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together:: We love wine tasting when we are visiting the Georgia Mountains.
We love hanging out with our fur baby, louie. He is a Bernedoodle and is spoiled beyond belief. We like to hangout with friends and family. Fletcher loves watching football and played football in college so Nicole has had to get used to watching games and actually paying attention. Doing the simple things together like Saturday morning coffee on the back porch 

Describe the overall story for your wedding:: We postponed our wedding 2 times because we wanted family to feel safe and comfortable coming. We want family to feel important because they are a really big part of our lives.
Nicole is Italian so there will be Italian music played. We spent time picking songs and readings for our catholic ceremony that bring people together and highlight the importance of love and caring for one another 

What about your wedding makes it unique to the two of you:: It is timeless and just centered on the love we have for one another. Fletcher and I have made it through long distance and Fletcher is now in his 3rd year of medical school. So wanted our wedding to show just how strong and loving our relationship is. We have leaned on each other in times of hardship. Our love is silly and light hearted; we joke around with each other and Fletcher allows me to ugly cry. 

Nicole & Fletcher’s wedding day was absolutely magical… and filled with so much family LOVE!
It was an honor to capture these beautiful moments and we wish Nicole & Fletcher ALL that is good! Cheers!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Tara Zimmerman

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | The Artistic Whisk
Caterer | The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Ceremony Site | Espiritu Santo Catholic Church 
DJ | Everlasting Sounds 
Event Planner | Missy Liermann 
Florist | Leaf it to us
Hair Stylist | Femme Akoi
Invitations | URBANcoast
Make-up Artist | Femme Akoi
Reception Venue | The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Videographer | Voila Cinematic 

Alexandra + Michael Step Into The Limelight | HYATT REGENCY CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT AND SPA | CLEARWATER, FL

Get to know Lexie & Mike…

-How/when did you meet each other : Mike and I went to the same high school but never associated with each other because Mike was a few years older than me. Mike became best friends with my sister’s husband, Logan. One night the two of us were both out at the bar.We hit it off and went on our first date a few days later. I have been hooked ever since! 

-How did he propose: Mike and I have always enjoyed bike riding together since we started dating. Our favorite trail winds through Brandywine Falls, a beautiful area where you can hike and enjoy the natural waterfall. One day we went out for a ride and decided to park our bikes and go check out the waterfall! It was there that he got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife! After the proposal he told me we had to go home and get ready because we had dinner reservations at my favorite Italian restaurant. As the waitress escorted us to our table, I was surprised to see all of my favorite people sitting there waiting to celebrate with us! I was the best day of my life! 

What do you love about each other : Since day one we have always been able to make each other laugh regardless of the situation! We are extremely comfortable with each other.. loving one another is easy! Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together:Traveling, bike riding, running, playing cards/games and dancing in the kitchen til 3am. 

What about your wedding makes it unique to the two of you:We knew we wanted all of our family and closest friends to be able to attend our wedding. In order for that to happen, we knew if we wanted a destination wedding we would have to chose a beach in the states. Clearwater Beach is the perfect destination for us because it is where the two of us went on our first vacation together.We have made some of our favorite memories on Clearwater Beach so being able to get married there is extremely special to us! 

This was such an emotional day for Lexie, Mike and their families… we LOVED being a part of these special moments ❤︎

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Tara Zimmerman

Bridesmaid Dresses | Stephanie Leigh Bridal 
Cake |  The Artistic Whisk 
Caterer | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa 
Ceremony Site | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa | Sky Terrace
DJ | Grant Hemond and Associates, Inc. 
Florist | 2Birds Events 
Hair Stylist | Ashlee Ann Hair and Makeup
Invitations | Zazzle 
Make-up Artist | Ashlee Ann Hair and Makeup
Reception Venue | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa | Bellair Room
Wedding Gown | Stephanie Leigh Bridal 

Lisa + Marco Step Into The Limelight | Don CeSar Hotel | St. Petersburg, FL

A couple of seasons ago, Lisa and Marco bonded over their love for black and gold.They fell in love and Marco proposed to Lisa at the halftime of a Steelers Game. She said “YES!” and the rest is history.

Because of COVID, this couple had to plan their wedding three times.You could say that three times is the charm because their wedding day was stunning! They were married on St. Pete Beach with the historic Don Cesar in the background and surrounded by loved ones.

This couple is SO SWEET.They love watching football, spending time with friends, traveling and trying new restaurants. If there is anything this couple love more than each other, it is their fur baby, Lily, who almost stole the show as the flower girl.

We loved being a part of this couple’s day! Congrats!

Lead Photographer | Audrey Clifford
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Bridesmaid Dresses | Athena's Bridal Boutique | Bill Levkoff
Cake | Hands on Sweets
Caterer | Don CeSar
Ceremony + Reception | Don CeSar
Decor | On the Move Productions
DJ | Grant Hemond and Associates
Florist | Iza’s Flowers Inc.
Hair + Makeup | Destiny and Light Hair & Makeup Group
Invitations | Minted
Rings | Gold & Diamond Source
Tuxes | Men's Wearhouse | Joseph Abboud
Videographer | Voila Cinematic
Wedding Gown | Nikki’s Glitz and Glam Boutique | Allure Bridals

SWEL Step Into The Limelight | The Resort at Longboat Key Club | Longboat Key, FL

Suncoast Wedding & Event Leaders (SWEL) is an organization increasing networking and educational opportunities for event professionals on the Suncoast of Florida. These events are designed to help build relationships, develop essential skills for building your business and strengthening the wedding and event community.

SWEL Events happen on the second Tuesday of the month. Attendees can purchase tickets a la carte or sign up for an annual membership. With over 100 members as well as hundreds of non-member attendees, they are the largest wedding vendor group in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. Members come from as far south as Naples and up through St. Petersburg, Tampa and even Orlando. 

Jordan Heller is the owner and founder of the organization and does a fantastic job! They take pride in creating spectacular events with fantastic themes, where great connections are made and ALL feel welcome.

Limelight Photography had the honor of photographing June’s event Summer Solstice at the Midsommar Soirée and it it was spectacular! We made many new professional connections and strengthened existing ones. Much fund was had we swing around the maypole and listened to Polka music during this Bavarian-themed event to honor the changing of the seasons.

The Resort at Longboat Key Club provided an exquisite backdrop and the deliciously themed food and drinks including Wurst Bar, Spatzel Station, German mini desserts, Draft beers, German passed hors d’oeuvres. The vaulted ceilings of the Harborside Ballroom was the perfect location for the maypole! This ballroom is one of their largest wedding venues, which features over 5,200 square feet of indoor reception space as well as a outdoor covered terrace, and lawn space for guests to enjoy. The Resort at Longboat Key Club has the ideal venue for making your outdoor wedding reception in Florida perfect. In addition to their enchanting Sarasota settings, their Four-Diamond Sarasota resort offers customizable wedding packages and a professional team ready to transform your vision into the wedding you’ve always wanted.

The beautiful and classic Ava Bentwood Chairs were donated by Vivant Event Rentals. I adore these chic, polished, wooden whitewashed chairs! And what an awesome design so they are stackable! They provided the perfect finishing touch for this event! A Bon Vivant is one who enjoys the luxurious things in life. Born of a love for weddings, travel & interior design, their event rental collection is artfully curated for entertainers & creatives alike. They offer full - service rental design & styling, including customization of details & textiles for events of all kind. 

Hello Gorgeous Photobooth! Is one of the top photobooths in the Sarasota area. They have multiple machines that perform different features, more options means more fun! They specialize in customization for each and every event we have! Your photo templates, backdrop and props are specially designed and hand picked just for your special event! At Hello Gorgeous, they are also very passionate about their philanthropies and love to give back! Elevate your event with Hello Gorgeous!

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos 
Associate Photographers | Michael Zoumberos + Felicia Randle 

Affairs in the Air 
Flowers by Fudgie 
Hello Gorgeous Photobooth
The Resort at Longboat Key Club
Over the Top Rental Linens 
SWEL Events 
Polkamaniacs
Vivant Rentals

Rochelle + Nirmel Step Into The Limelight | The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club | St. Petersburg, FL

Congratulations Rochelle + Nirmel! The love you have for Jesus and each other is precious to witness. We loved being a part of your wedding day! It was so beautiful to see the traditions of both sides of your family - Filipino + Indian   

Rochelle and Nirmel’s Christian faith is a huge part of their wedding and their love for God. God’s design of their marriage is very important them and how they are to mirror the image of how God Loves his people. Rochelle and Nirmel met at church over the summer of 2015, and he proposed at a picnic at the park. Together they enjoy going for walks in the park, trying new foods, exploring new cities, and talking a lot of God and the Bible. They like to think about what they can do for other people. 

In Nirmel’s own words… “I love his gentleness, emotional intelligence, and that he loves kids, and he is easy going.”

In Rochelle’s own words… “I love that she is very sweet, I love how gentle and kind, I love her ambition and go-getter personality. I love how she is easy to talk to I love her creative mind and she is adventurous.”

Their romantic garden wedding had the perfect backdrop of the Vinoy. They love how the historic feel meets elegance and set the perfect stage for a traditional, floral romantic garden style wedding. 

Their love for the Lord was a central part of the ceremony.  Everyone felt like they were on vacation the weekend they were here. The wedding was a breath of fresh air!

It was exciting to see Rochelle and Nirmel’s families combine her Filipino and his Indian culture and heritage through their décor, the ceremony and the cultural dances. The end result was everyone present felt loved, special, safe, and relaxed.

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Michael Zoumberos 

Bridesmaids Dresses | lulus
Cake | Artistic Whisk 
Caterer | The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Ceremony Site | The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club | Esplanade
Decor | Outside the Box Rentals
DJ | Breezin’ Entertainment 
Event Planner | Breezin' Weddings | Jessie Soplinski
Florist | The Flower Centre powered by Lemon Drops Weddings & Events
Reception Venue | The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Videographer | Imagery Wedding Films
Wedding Gown | Belissma Bride