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

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

Alexandra + Michael Step Into The Limelight | The Ringling | Sarasota, FL

Alex and Mike met five years ago in Boston, but together they have travel to 40 countries including France and the Caribbean.Together they enjoy weekend trip, enjoying the great outdoors, sipping wine and watching TV shows. 

Alex is in grad school to be a speech pathologist and Mike serves the USA in the Navy! They are the sweetest, most sincere and living couple. We had the absolute BEST time getting to know them while working at the beautiful Ringling Mansion. 

They love Italy and we are so excited for their wedding which will be next year at Bella Colina!

Photographers | Rebecca + Michael Zoumberos 

Venue Location | The Ringling 

Sara + JD Step Into The Limelight | The Dewey | ST. PETE BEACH, FL

Sara and JD met very randomly in downtown St. Pete on December 22nd - but it was obviously fate! Sara’s friend struck up a conversation with JD and immediately said, you must meet my friend (me). They've been inseparable ever since. These two just get along and “get” each other! Their love for each other is easy!

JD proposed near the place where they met, on their 2-year dating anniversary. He had a sign company create yard signs leading up to popping the question. Super sweet and creative! 

Together they are super active - always on the go.The love traveling everywhere - so. many. trips. Outdoor activities - boating, paddle boarding, scootering, biking, walking. They are rarely home and even rarely turn on a tv. 

Their first date was on Pass-a-Grille Beach, so it was a perfect location to select for their beach ceremony! The color palette was simple - just lots of natural greenery and whites. After the reception at the adorable Dewey, everyone was thinking “WOW, that was fun!”

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos 
Associate Photographer | Michael Zoumberos 

Cake | Sweet Diva’s Cakery
Ceremony Site | Pass-a-Grille Beach 
DJ | Fast Breaks Entertainment | Phillip Pasek 
Event Planner | DK Event Planning, Simple Weddings Florida
Florist | Beneva 
Hair Stylist | Adore Bridal Hair & Makeup
Invitations | Minted 
Musician | Keith James 
Reception Venue | The Dewey 
Ring | Eternity Jewelers 
Trolley Service | Star Trolley
Wedding Gown | CC's Bridal Couture 

Erika + Wynn Step Into The Limelight | Museum of Fine Arts | St. Petersburg, FL

A story of an office romance…..

Erika and Wynn met at work in December of 2015. They sat only a couple of desks away from each other on the sales floor and started out as friends taking water breaks together. They then exchanged phone numbers after a friend's Christmas party. They became quick friends once they realized how much they had in common. They started taking lunch breaks together and then began spending time together outside of work with our mutual friends, our relationship grew from there. They have been inseparable ever since. 

Erika and Wynn both knew early on that each other was “the one.” They could never get enough of each other and just had so much fun being together. They bring each other so much happiness and adventure. Even after four years they still get butterflies when they see each other.

Wynn got style ideas for the engagement ring from Erika and then created a custom designed engagement ring with his family jeweler in Milford, Ohio. He even sent it back two times to add more diamonds. Erika was stunned the first time she saw the ring and loves it, it is perfect.  Wynn proposed in Vinoy Park by the water in the same spot where they had one of their first and most memorable dates. They got a drink beforehand then walked down to the water where he popped the question. Afterwards, Wynn had Erika's mom, brother and brother's girlfriend waiting at Red Mesa Cantina to surprise her for lunch. Erika's dad was not in town but Wynn had already spoken with him prior to the proposal to ask for his blessing.

They just love to be together, it doesn't matter what they're doing, they make it fun. They love traveling and adventuring to new places, together they've been to about a dozen states with plans to go to Europe this year for their honeymoon. They also enjoy going to the gym together, spending weekends in Dunedin and St. Petersburg, spending time with family, going to see favorite bands and  spending nights at home cooking. They also love just being home, their favorite Friday nights are spent watching Netflix and making a homemade (even the dough) pizza.

They chose Downtown St. Petersburg because it is where they had some of their first dates and really got to know each other.  They love the city and it's also where they got engaged. They chose a specific pre-ceremony playlist of all of their favorite songs -they bonded in the beginning of their relationship over their mutual love of the same music. Their recessional song was an instrumental from one of their favorite bands. Erika and Wynn put together a table of photos showcasing their parents’ and grandparents’ wedding photos. Their ceremony was special and unique because they read their own vows to each other.  

Erika + Wynn planned a ceremony that incorporated some very special traditions and a reception that was one big, fun party for all of their family and friends. Erika, Wynn and their guests certainly felt like this was "the best wedding ever!”

Lead Photographers | Rebecca Zoumberos + Michael Zoumberos

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | Sweet Divas Chocolates
Caterer | Olympia Catering 
Ceremony Site | Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
DJ | InPulse Entertainment
Event Planner | Nancy Cotto Events
Florist | The Bride's Bouquet
Getting Ready Location | The Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
Hair Stylist | Destiny & Light Hair and Makeup Group
Invitations | Zazzle
Make-up Artist | Destiny & Light Hair and Makeup Group
Reception Venue | Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg
Videographer | Trinity Wedding Cinema
Wedding Gown | Kenneth Winston