Megan + Ryan Step Into The Limelight | The Rusty Pelican | Tampa, FL

from Megan’s POV:

Ryan and I fell in love in graduate school. I am a year older and we were only in SLC together as a couple for 6 months before I moved across the country to Tennessee for my first job. We did long distance for a year before he blindly moved to Tennessee without a job to see if our relationship was the one. I think of our relationship as over coming a lot of obstacles from distance to family tragedies. We always look to each other for support and companionship through everything and we truly are each others best friends.

We enjoy watching/going to sporting events together. We LOVE our dog Lucy. When we lived in Utah and Tennessee we enjoyed hiking and getting out in the mountains together. We enjoy starting tv shows together and dumb humor like "The Office.”

Megan & Ryan’s wedding day was classic and simple with lots of elegant and unique touches… I mean did you see Megan’s stunning dress? Truly one of a kind and Megan looked so beautiful in it! AND did you see Ryan’s ever-so-classically-fun tie and socks? That’s their dog Lucy’s face on those socks! lol We love that so much.

Every moment was so special and we truly enjoyed being a pat of Megan & Ryan’s special day.

ps. wanna find Megan? Look for her on the dance floor and NEVER forget to give her enough space to MOVE 💃🏼 

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Gabriel Caldwell 

Bridesmaid Dresses | Birdy Grey
Cake | Publix Bakery
Caterer | The Rusty Pelican
Ceremony Site | The Rusty Pelican
DJ | On The Move Productions
Florist | Jennie's Flowers
Hair Stylist | Eyes on You Salon
Invitations | The Knot
Make-up Artist | Eyes on You Salon
Reception Venue | The Rusty Pelican
Videographer | Voila Cinematic
Wedding Gown | Flutter Bridal

Zai + William Step Into The Limelight | The Florida Aquarium | Tampa, FL

Zai & William met under of the most unique circumstances… read this:

How/when did you meet each other:: At a painting party in April of 2019 ... we met because we were dating other people and they cheated on us with each other 💔... we met up to talk about it and ended up falling in love with each other ♥️ Thanks exes! Xoxo 

Zai & William enjoy Mountain biking 🚵🏻‍♀️, hiking 🧗🏻‍♀️, traveling 🛩, swimming 🏊🏻‍♂️, horse back riding 🏇🏻, making music 🎼, cooking 👩🏻‍🍳, drawing 👩🏼‍🎨, painting 🎨 and so so much more…

Their wedding day was just as unique as Zai & William, their theme… 🧜🏻‍♀️🧜🏻‍♂️🐠 🦈 🦑🐬 yes, their officiant even dressed as a mermaid and William rocked his Viking hair. Touches of our majestic underwater world were everywhere and we LOVED Zai’s mermaid style hair and makeup for her wedding day. They were also inspired by Zai’s favorite movie Corpse Bride and those figurines made it to the wedding as well 🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️

We loved how loving and sweet Zai & William are, Zai truly made sure to love on everyone she encountered on her wedding from beginning to end, it was beautiful to see.

We wish Zai & William all that is good.

"With this hand, I will lift your sorrows. Your cup will never empty, for I will be your wine. With this candle, I will light your way in darkness. With this ring, I ask you to be mine.” -Corpse Bride.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Ceremony Site | Florida Aquarium
DJ | Bride & Groom 
Hair Stylist | VIP Beauty Hair & Makeup Artistry | Angela
Make-up Artist |  VIP Beauty Hair & Makeup Artistry
Reception Venue | Florida Aquarium

 #zai&willchaff2022wedding

Dagny + Jon Step Into The Limelight | Bay Preserve | Osprey, FL

so easy to love ❤︎

…whites, blues, touches of greenery and blush… a relaxed and casual day with Bay Preserve as the most beautiful and serene background for Dagny & Jon’s special day.

Dagny & Jon are simple made for each other, we loved witnessing the way they look at each other and are completely in love. Their wedding day was elegant and intimate with the most perfect Florida weather, not too hot and not too cold… it was enchanting! 

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Cake | Cakes by Ron
Caterer | Michael’s on East
Ceremony Site | Bay Preserve
DJ | Goodley Entertainment Group | Kurt Disney
Event Planner | NK Productions Wedding Planning | Kerri Bauer
Florist | Sue Ellen's Floral Boutique
Guitarist | Goodley Entertainment Group | Pete Simms 
Hair Stylist | Kimberly Calhoon
Make-up Artist | Kimberly Calhoon
Reception Venue | Bay Preserve

Rachael + Dominic Step Into The Limelight | Philippe Park | Safety Harbor, FL

Rachael & Dominic met in marching band while in college—nearly 10 years ago! These two started dating 7 years ago and just got engaged this past December. Their engagement session took place at Philippe Park in Safety Harbor on an overcast day—the perfect weather for taking photographs!

When we arrived at the park, we actually discovered that there was a large group of wildlife photographers set up in the parking lot, ready to capture photos of an owl family! This was especially fitting, seeing that Rachael loves bird watching. From there, we wandered around the park and explored the beautiful stone stair cases and waterfront views.

These two were laughing and teasing one another the entire time, making for some sweet photos. We’re looking forward to capturing their big day early next year at the Italian Club!

Lead Photographer | Tara Zimmerman

Location | Philippe Park, Safety Harbor

Neli + Todd Step Into The Limelight | Powel Crosley Estate | Sarasota, FL

Neli & Todd… the sweetest people you’ll meet! Get to know them…

How/when did you meet each other:  We met the night of Halloween 2018 in San Francisco, CA. Our first date took place at an elegant restaurant in the SOMA district, followed by jazz and cocktails at the iconic Black Cat and dancing the night away at the cutting-edge night club Audio. What a first date that was!! It was love at first sight and it felt like we’ve known each other forever.

How did he propose: We moved in together during lockdown in 2020. We had our homemade elegant dinners followed by dancing and fun. Until one night, both dressed up as if going out but really staying home, Todd proposed and Neli said Yes!!! 

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together: Our love for music was the first thing that we discovered we had in common. Other shared passions of ours are yoga and travel. So we decided to go to a yoga retreat in Bali. It was ambiguous and adventurous to see if we can travel well together to such a far destination. Sure we did and other fun destinations followed. Including Canada and Bulgaria, the best of all!

Neli & Todd’s wedding day was simply magical, the Powel Crosley Estate was the perfect backdrop for their Bulgarian festivities, we loved learning about all the traditions together and celebrating such an amazing couple. 

We wish Neli & Todd (and soon their little bundle of joy) A life full of beautiful adventures and lots of love!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Cake | What's for Cake by Daniela Calciano
Caterer | Simply Gourmet 
Ceremony Site | Powel Crosley Estate
DJ | DJ Dayve
Invitations | Paperless Post
Reception Venue | Powel Crosley Estate