Cherine + Dan Step Into The Limelight | Picnic Island Beach | Tampa, FL

With just a simple picnic basket and white blanket, along with a bottle of champagne we headed to Picnic Island with Cherine and Dan for their engagement session! After rescheduling twice due to Florida summer thunder storms, we were so excited to finally meet and work on this session together!

Cherine is from South Florida and Dan is a Tampa native. When Cherine moved to Tampa, she saw an ad for a social bowling league and signed up to meet some new friends! Their teams were switched at the last moment and destiny fated Cherine and Dan to meet in June of 2019! They were friends for six months before dating each other. Their first date was in January of 2020 at Jurassic Word Alive in the Amelie Arena. 🦖 The pandemic hit a couple of months late, and the two became inseparable! 

Together they enjoy walking in the park on the river, theme parks, Busch Gardens, Sea World, Universal and binging on TV shows. Picnic Island has a number of cool areas for photos, including a few beaches, a small boardwalk and a wooded area. Sooooo perfect given their "light Jurassic Park” theme they will have for their wedding day!🦕

Congratulations Cherine and Dan! We cannot wait to be a part of your special day in March at The Florida Aquarium!

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Michael Zoumberos 

Ring | With Clarity

Therese + Alain Step Into The Limelight | CL Space | Tampa, FL

Therese and Alain met in Ybor at a club 16 years ago. They were best friends throughout the years before they started dating which let them build a strong foundation as friends. Alain proposed at the Enchant Christmas light display in St. Petersburg in front of a huge Christmas lit wedding ring with their best friends and siblings there to witness this beautiful moment.

Alain mentions that he loves her caring personality, how great she is with his kids, her passion for teaching, and her sense of humor. Therese loves how loyal he is to the people around him, the great father he is, how she can always count on him for everything, his sense of humor, and how important he makes her feel. Together, they both love spending time with family and friends, watching their favorite tv shows, boating, and most recently, shopping for their new home.

The wedding day was nothing less than spectacular. The two were very excited to see each other and it was the sweetest thing to witness while photographing them during getting ready. The CL Space was the venue that both would say their vows to each other and it was decorated so beautifully. Rustic wooden chairs, a wooden arch with floral garlands and Einstein hanging lights became the backdrop to this wonderful moment. Friends and family all gathered under one roof to celebrate this beautiful couple. Congratulations to the newlyweds!!!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Chloe Dennis

Bridesmaid Dresses | David’s Bridal
Cake | Publix
Caterer | Lynn's Catering of Tampa
Ceremony Site | CL Space
Chairs, Tables, Linens and Decor | Outside The Box Event Rentals
DJ | Grant Hemond and Associates, Inc.
Event Planner | Sarah Rose Events
Florist | Sarah Rose Events
Hair Stylist | Melissa Moscato Made Up By Moscato
Invitations | Etsy
Make-up Artist | Melissa Moscato Made Up By Moscato
Reception Venue | CL Space
Videographer | Artistry Films
Wedding Gown | Nikki's Glitz and Glam Boutique Bridal

Katie & Daniel Step Into The Limelight | Marie Selby Botanical Gardens | Sarasota, FL

Katie met Danny in NYC six years ago and fell in love right away. Three years ago, Danny proposed to Katie on Pier 62 right near the water. Katie said “yes!” and they celebrated by seeing Sam Smith in Brooklyn.

They love how they each balance each other and how they motivate each other to be better. Katie and Danny enjoy traveling, going to museums, watching movies and attending concerts/musicals/plays. They also have recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Amelia, who is very well loved. 

After having to push back the wedding a year due to the pandemic, Katie and Danny were married at the beautiful Marie Selby Garden, surrounded by friends and family. It was a beautiful day and we loved being a part of it!

Lead Photographer | Audrey Clifford
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriquez

Band | Wayne Delar Entertainment
Bridesmaid Dresses | Brideside
Cake | Cakes by Ron
Caterer | Michael’s on East
Ceremony Site | Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
DJ | Swanky Soiree
Event Planner | Swanky Soiree
Florist | Flowers By Fudgie
Hair Stylist | Brides by Kelly Anne + Co.
Invitations | Shutterfly
Make-up Artist | Brides by Kelly Anne + Co.
Reception Venue | Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Videographer | Storybook Films
Wedding Gown | Gretchen’s

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