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

Tori + Derek Step Into The Limelight | The Florida Aquarium | Tampa, FL

“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

Tiffany + Mike Step Into The Limelight | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort And Spa | Clearwater, FL

Get to know Tiffany & Mike…

How/when did you meet each other: Summer of 2011. My best friend Kailey and myself were still friends with her high school sweetheart Will, and he invited us down to his friends dock party. That "friend" was Mike, so we met at the dock, and we became friends and spent the year sailing and racing together. In 2012 we started dating officially. Since then we had been sailing and skiing and spending as much time together as possible! 

How did he propose: We were in Florida for a distance sailboat race, the Everglades Challenge. Due to a last minute injury (cut my ring finger, of all fingers, pretty badly during the boat setup the day before the race), we had to drop out. So we went on to vacation at the finish in Key Largo. After a morning of kayaking, Mike asked me if I wanted to go check out a boat that had just finished the race over on the beach by our hotel. As we walked over, he said, "lets go get some pictures at the end of the dock since we never get any pics" (which is true haha). We walked out to the end of the dock and he asked our friend Todd to take some photos, after a few normal pics, he said "ok one more pose", and he dropped to one knee and asked me to marry him. All our fellow competitors were on the beach, as well as all our family who had come down to watch us race (or so I thought). 

What do you love about each other: I love that Mike is so passionate about what he loves and driven to take on new challenges/adventures. He is also someone that can calm me down in an instant because he's so level-headed and such a jokester. 

Quote from Mike when I asked about what he loves about me: "Your fiesty-ness and ambition" We collectively love that we have true best friends in each other. No matter what sailing/skiing/life adventure lies before us, we'll embark on it together. 

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together: Sailing/racing, Skiing, kayaking/paddleboarding 

Describe the overall story for your wedding: We want the story for our wedding to be centered around our love of the water and entertaining. This was the idea behind our ceremony on the Sky Terrace overlooking the Gulf. Our cocktail hour on the Belleair terrace was something to tie in our love of the outdoors. 

Inspiration for your wedding location and wedding day outfits: We love the Clearwater/St. Pete area, and the idea that you have bodies of water on both sides of the land. We wanted a location where we could take in the beautiful views of the Gulf. We also wanted to get married in a place where we felt like we could be on vacation and Florida has always been a winter escape for us from Ohio where we could sail and enjoy some time in the sun. Wedding day outfits are similarly inspired by us wanting to feel like we are on vacation. 

We completely enjoyed being a part of Tiffany & Mike’s wedding day! Their families were so excited to be there to celebrate the tow of them… btw - sweetest family ever!
Their tropical, laid back and elegant day was such a breeze. We loved deign them both enjoy their day and it was all simply perfectly beautiful in emery way. We wish Tiffany & Mike ALL the goodness in the world! Congratulations!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Chloe Dennis 
Assistant Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld

Bridesmaid Dresses | David’s Bridal
Cake | The Artistic Whisk
Caterer | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa
Ceremony + Reception | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa
DJ | Grant Hamond & Associates, Inc.
Florist | 2Birds Events 
Hair + Makeup | Lasting Luxe Hair & Makeup Artistry 
Invitations | Minted
Wedding Gown | A Bride's Design

Allyssa + Daniel Step Into The Limelight | Town Manor on the Lake B&B | Auburndale, FL

Get to know Allyssa & Daniel…

What do you love about each other::
Allyssa: What I love about Daniel is his selflessness, his generous heart, his bantor-type humor, his thirst for knowledge, and his devotion to those he loves.
Daniel: What I love about Allyssa is the passion she has for our relationship and me and quirky sense of humor.
Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together::
Hiking, watching movies, relaxing, swimming, trying out breweries, traveling, and visiting family.

We LOVED meeting these two amazing people! They truly embraced each moment of their wedding day and enjoyed so much laughter with their family and close friends at Town Manor on the Lake B&B. Their day was classic and elegant with sprinkles of unique gold rose touches (which I LOVED!) It was just pure perfection… We just loved being around them, did I mention how funny Allyssa is? She will make you smile at any second with her hilarious puns and Daniel laughs at ALL of it! They compliment each other beautifully and we are so glad to have witnessed Allyssa & Daniel’s love through our lens.
We wish Allyssa & Daniel ALL good things!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchelfeld
Assistant | Chloe Dennis 

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | Town Manor on the Lake B&B
Caterer | Town Manor on the Lake B&B
Ceremony + Reception |  Town Manor on the Lake B&B
DJ |  Town Manor on the Lake B&B
Florist | Flower Cart
Hair Stylist | M3 Makeup
Invitations | Minted
Make-up Artist | Let's Makeup By Corrin
Wedding Gown | David's Bridal

Eileen + Michael Step Into The Limelight | Zota Beach Resort | Longboat Key, FL

Eileen is an elementary school teacher and Mike is a pilot. Together they enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren and family. Their wedding at ZOTA Beach Resort was the perfect celebratory atmosphere for their fun party and romantic nuptials.  The cocktail hour was at sunset near the pool, surrounded by tiki torches. 

The genuine love Mike and Eileen have for each other is so apparent in every interaction and it was truly a beautiful day! 

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Michael Zoumberos

Bridesmaid Dresses | David’s Bridal
Cake | Cakes by Ron
Caterer | Zota Beach Resort, Ayla Goggin
Ceremony Site | Zota Beach Resort
DJ | Go DJ Productions
Event Planner | Stefanie Lawrence | Swanky Soiree Events
Florist | Flowers by Fudgie
Hair Stylist | Kelly Harmsen | Bossa Nova Hair and Art Salon
Invitations | Vistaprint
Reception Venue | Zota Beach Resort
Wedding Gown | Something Blue Bridal Boutique