Kelly + Ray Step Into The Limelight | Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club | St. Petersburg, FL

Men, take notes. ✍️ Ask ✍️ her ✍️ to ✍️ bring ✍️ her ✍️dog.

Kelly and Ray went on their first day five years ago at The Mill Restaurant in Downtown St. Pete. They instantly bonded over their shared love for Game of Thrones and dogs. Ray insisted that Kelly bring along Bailey on their third date. After pulling their outdoor table towards the street because she saw another dog, ruining Ray’s shorts with her muddy paws and more mischievous things–Kelly thought Bailey had doomed a love interest. Instead, Ray laughed the entire thing off, gave Bailey a pat on the head and got new shorts. Kelly knew then that this was something special. 

Marriage is about teamwork and this couple makes the perfect team. Kelly is the organized one who keeps everything on track while Ray makes sure that they have fun! They love to travel, go to theme parks, take walks with Bailey and go on long bike rides. 

After having to reschedule their wedding date, Kelly and Ray eloped during the pandemic in beautiful North Carolina. Their wedding day was full of happiness, family and friends. Even Bailey made an appearance during the ceremony. They said their I Do’s at the beautiful Isla Del Sol. They even provided TVs for their guest so they could watch their rival college football games (Kelly is a Gator and Ray is a Buckeye fan!) We loved being a part of this couple’s story! Congrats to your happily ever after! 

Lead Photographer | Audrey Clifford
Associate Photographer | Tara Zimmerman

Bridesmaid Dresses | The Dessy Group 
Cake | Publix
Caterer | Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club
DJ | Grant Hemond & Associates, Inc. | Eric Harding
Dog Care | Furry Ventures 
Event Planner | Liz Kamali Events 
Ceremony Site | Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club
Florist | The Bride’s Bouquet 
Hair Stylist | Dare 2 Dream Salon
Invitations | American Visual Brands 
Make-up Artist | Dare 2 Dream Salon
Officiant | Sensational Ceremonies 
Reception Venue | Isla Del Sol Yacht & Country Club 
Videographer | Trinity Wedding Cinema
Wedding Gown | The Perfect Dress

Rachel + Samuel Step Into The Limelight | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort And Spa | Clearwater Beach, FL

You know the saying “if it is meant to be, it will happen”? A few years ago, Sam met this girl named Rachel at a work beach party. They spent the entire day together but unfortunately, it didn’t go anywhere. However, those closest to them claim to just “know” a match had been made. During 2020, Sam moved into the apartment next to Rachel and they have been inseparable ever since.

Rachel and Sam love spending time outside in the sunshine, learning to cook, catching up on their favorite Netflix shows and spending quality time with their loved ones.

The couple said their “I Dos” at the beautiful Hyatt Clearwater. Even though the rain decided to make a visit, nothing could put a damper on this couple’s day. Surrounded by love and joy from their closest family and friends, Sam and Rachel consistently had a smile on their face. We loved being a part of their day! Congrats to the Youngermans!

Lead Photographer | Audrey Clifford
Associate Photographer | Steven McCarthy 

Bridesmaids Dresses | Adrianne Papel
Caterer | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort And Spa
Ceremony Site | Regency Clearwater Beach Resort And Spa
DJ | Grant Hemond & Associates
Event Planner | Special Moments Event Planning
Florist | Bride's Bouquet
Hair Stylist | Femme Akoi
Invitations | Minted
Make-Up Artist | Femme Akoi
Reception Venue | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort And Spa
Videographer | Voila Cinematic
Wedding Gown | Allure

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