Marci + Alex Step Into The Limelight | Lido Beach Resort | Sarasota, FL

Marci & Alex’ ❤︎ Story…

How/when did you meet each other:: We met last August on a dating app called Hinge.

How did he propose:: It was just him and I at my house with our five dogs, so it was very intimate. I was putting together a dessert in the kitchen, then he came down with a box in his hand. He brought me into the living room, got down on one knee, told me how much he loved me and how he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me, and proposed. I was absolutely speechless and somehow I muttered "absolutely, YES!”

What do you love about each other:: We are extremely similar in a lot of ways, but where we are different is where one person is strong in that trait where it is the other's weakness. Such as, Alex is very detailed oriented and loves to research, while Marci is not and does not love to research. We are both very easy going people who love animals, hard workers, communicate well and freely, provide each other comfort, and our each other's best friend. When we met, we knew that it was a different love that neither of us had felt and we knew that we would be together forever.

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together:: We love to travel, work on our new home, be with our dogs, go to the gun range, spend time with friends and family, and just watch a good movie and relax.

Marci & Alex’ wedding day was a tropical getaway! Everywhere you looked there were pops of color and greenery… the day was elegant, sweet, romantic and effortlessly simple. It truly was a “good time” and we loved seeing Marci & Alex surrounded by their loved ones on such a special day. These two danced the night away, laughed with friends, hugged hard and made sure to include their five pups during their reception… just take a look at the cake! The cutest! 

We loved being a part of such a happy and love-filled day with Marci & Alex ❤︎ we wish you both a lifetime of JOY! 

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Cake | Cakes by Ron 
Ceremony Site | Lido Beach Resort
DJ | Fitz Otis
Event Planner | Swanky Soiree | Stefanie Seymore
Florist | Sue Ellen's Floral Boutique 
Hair Stylist | Corina | Best Friend
Invitations | Minted
Make-up Artist | Corina | Best Friend
Reception Venue | Lido Beach Resort
Wedding Gown | Brides by Young

Connie + Panos Step Into The Limelight | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church & Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort | Palm Harbor, FL

Connie and Pano met at the chanter’s stand at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Connie was organizing chanters to chant solo hymns for the Akathist service during Great Lent and was told to talk to Pano so he could sign up to chant. Pano signed up and then didn’t show up! Later that night, Connie found a video posted on Facebook of Pano chanting with her cousin at another church, so she sent him a message to give him a hard time. They secretly dated the first couple of months, all while everyone around them kept telling them they should be together. When people finally did find out they were dating that whole time they were all so shocked!

Pano told Connie they were going to go to dinner for his best friend’s birthday. While Connie was getting ready to go to dinner that evening, Pano and his parents were in her driveway setting up for the surprise of her life. When Connie and Pano walked out the front door, a path of lit candles led them out to the driveway. The driveway was full of red rose petals, candles, and balloons. Pano led Connie into a heart created with rose petals and candles to pop the question. 

Their elegant, classic wedding shimmered with ivory, gold and champagne accent colors and decor.   The priests and chanters were all related to the bride and groom and/or very close friends. Their Koumbaro (best man) is also a priest so he played both roles (so there was a special outfit change during the service). Homemade desserts were made by the grandmothers of the bride and groom.

Considering it is where they met and they share a deep faith together, the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church was the perfect ceremony site! Together, Connie and Panos enjoy taking walks and going to parks. Also, this traditional Greek wedding was very large - with 350 guests! So much fun and Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort is one of the few venues that can accommodate this large guest count so it was a perfect spot for the reception! 

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Michael Zoumberos 

Band |  The Odyssey
Bridesmaid Dresses |  Bella Bridesmaids, Hayley Paige Occasions 
Cake |  Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort 
Caterer |  Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort
Ceremony Site | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
DJ | DJ Raw, Fotis Kokalidis
Event Planner | CEC Events (Catie Corbett)
Florist | The Garden Shed
Hair Stylist | LaPosh Salon
Invitations | Paper & Lace Boutique
Make-up Artist | LaPosh Salon
Reception Venue | Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort
Ring | Gold & Diamond Source
Singer | Konstantina Skalioti Burris
Tuxedos | All Brides 2 Be
Videographer | Lucid Productions
Wedding Gown | Nikki’s Glitz & Glam Boutique, Wesley Chapel

Ashley + Michael Step Into The Limelight | Abercrombie Park | St. Petersburg, FL

Ashley and Michael are the sweetest pair.  We met at Abercrombie Park, a hidden gem in St. Pete, and were blessed by the best weather. With sunset streaming through the trees, Ashley and Michael’s joyful smiles, and beautiful temperatures, this engagement session was such a fun time! These two are tying the knot in Tampa on October 15th, 2022 and we cannot wait to witness + photograph their big day ❤️

Lead Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Associate Photographer | Dafne Spencer 

Maggie + Jay Step Into The Limelight | Armature Works | Tampa, FL

Five years ago, Maggie met Jay at his apartment through mutual friends. It was Valentines Day so you could say that love was in the air and they have been inseparable ever since. A few years later, Jay proposed to Maggie at the Stratosphere Restaurant in Las Vegas.

Get to know a little more about the couple…

What do you love about each other?
Maggie: Everything!!! I love that he’s always in a good mood and follows through on promises. Dependable and thoughtful and handsome.

Jay: I love her independence and dance parties.

The couple said their “I Dos” at the stunning Armature Works surrounded by friends and family. From the handpicked details of the reception to the handmade arch (props to “handyman” Jay), this wedding was STUNNING. Not only that, their wedding was so fun, we even found ourselves smiling along with the guests! Flower Men? Come on, how fun is that?!

Congrats to the Whites!

Lead Photographer | Audrey Clifford
Associate Photographer | Nick Brown 

Cake | Willows Wisp Cake
Caterer | Good Food Tampa
Ceremony Site | Armature Works
DJ | Reign Entertainment | Kevin
Event Planner | Simply Chic Events
Florist | Simply Chic Events
Hair Stylist | Beauty Marked
Invitations | Truly Engaging
Make-Up Artist | Beauty Marked
Reception Venue | Armature Works
Wedding Gown | White Magnolia


Nicole + Brian Jr. Step Into The Limelight | Postcard Inn | St. Petersburg, FL

a little about Nicole & Brian ❤︎

How/when did you meet each other: Seven years ago, it all started with a beer *literally* and a shot of Jamo. He was a happy hour reg at my bar and I can honestly say I remember the first day Sue (the AM bartender) transferred me his tab.Those blue eyes pulled me right in. Not to mention how handsome he is/was. I definitely “chased” him, the girls i worked with at the time knew and would always come tell me when “my boyfriend” was at the outside bar, so naturally I’d have to hop out there and do a lap and say whats up. ;) 

How did he propose: 11/11/2018- we were getting ready to leave for Tampa to see a BUCCs game.We were at our apartment, JUST US. He was being off- I remember questioning 'Why are you being so weird and nice to me right now?!’ And next thing I knew, he was rambling and I could tell he was beyond nervous, so I figured out what was going on.. He knows I NEVER would've liked anything in front of a bunch of people and he surprised me! I'd say he fricken nailed it, and he could NOT have done better at choosing the most perfect ring, that was exactly what I didn't know I always wanted. 

What do you love about each other: He’s my doer, the “rock/rational” one- I keep him/us organized and day to day schedules/bills “locked-in” He truly does make me feel like I am the only woman he sees <3 and is in fact,“My favorite” <3 

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together: hanging/drinking with friends and fam.Watching football- EAGLES BABY! Brian is a BUCCS fan- we’ve watched each of our teams win a Superbowl together!! We 

spend A LOT of time hanging/playing with our nephews (Ben&J.J) Watching Criminal Minds and countless other TV shows. 

Pre-Covid- I suppose you could say we enjoyed traveling. B/w weddings, beach parties & bridal AND baby showers. From late 2016-2019 we made MULTIPLE trips to NJ (quite a few in which we drove) Costa Rica, Maryland, Kentucky, and Tampa.We were NON-STOP & always had the next adventure planned. 

Describe the overall story for your wedding:The wait… Has felt wayyyy tooo long- especially with COVID and having to postpone.We kept 11/11 as our date, because it was the date that Brian proposed and once we decided to “roll with it”, we were sticking to it! I also previously looked into the meaning behind 11/11 - 11:11 - and to summarize some of the answers I came across - A perfect moment to start a new chapter in your life. A moment when you need to make huge, life-changing decisions and be fearless. A great time to embrace unique qualities- individuality. JUST DO YOU! You are being sent the energy of wisdom and positivity. 

Inspiration for your wedding location and theme: The first time Brian took me out of my comfort zone, early on in our relationship, he swept me away to St Pete to meet his friends (Best man, Ryan included) he brought me to PCI- 99% of our beach trips over the past 7 years have been to PCI.Typically we’d hang at the beach bar/on the beach and wait to watch the sunset and then head home. So, one day- after we were engaged and sitting at the beach bar at PCI - we had a moment and said ‘Why don’t we just get married here?!’ and have been planning our garden ceremony, beach(ish) wedding ever since. 

Nicole & Brian’s day was absolutely perfection… it was beachy, casual and mostly fun! We loved getting to know these two and their families, we wish Nicole & Brian ALL that is good. Congratulations!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Caterer | Postcard Inn
Ceremony Site | Postcard Inn
DJ | Breezin’ | Eric
Event Planner | Breezin’ | Jessie
Florist | Sharen’s Flowers 
Hair Stylist | Summer Posey 
Invitations | Zola & VistaPrint 
Make-up Artist | Summer Posey 
Reception Venue | Postcard Inn
Wedding Gown | Calvet Couture