Anastasia and Adam - A Moody Secret Garden Microwedding

An intimate backyard wedding may be small in scale but can be big in style! Just ask Anastasia and Adam, who envisioned a secret garden celebration at their home, surrounded by only their closest friends and family. We started with a striking palette of vermillion and oxblood reds accented with nude and black. We focused on jaw-dropping flora, with an organic sweeping arch bedecked in blooms and airy baby’s breath, plus a feasting table featuring collections of ikebana-inspired arrangements in low bowls mixed with taper candles to set the mood. Sliced agate stone place cards completed layered place settings of matte black dishware, hemstitch linen napkins, and black-dipped gold flatware. And the mother-of-all-grazing tables tempted guests with a gourmet assortment of cheeses, charcuteries, dips and spreads, crudité, fresh fruit, and even oysters in the half shell… followed by a slice of carrot and cream cheese wedding cake adorned with sugared berries. The evening was sheer perfection and truly the stuff that microwedding dreams are made of!

Photography: Ashley Izquierdo Photography

Catering: Olympia Catering

Rentals: Kate Ryan Event Rentals

Florist: Flroist Fire Design House

Lighting & Space Heaters: Gabro Event Services

Cake: Publix

Sara and Jake - A Boho Tropical Chic Wedding

We’re still pinching ourselves over Jake and Sara’s incredible wedding filled with lush foliage, custom watercolor artwork featuring their furbaby Maggie, a tower of donuts, and a surprise appearance by the Tampa Bay Lightning mascot Thunderbug! Every wedding should start with a welcome glass of champagne and end with an epic dance party with glow sticks, don’t you think?

Venue: Tampa Garden Club
Photographer: Renee Nicole Photography
Planner: Winsor Event Studio
Florist: Arlene Floral Designer
Caterer: Delectables Fine Catering
Rentals: Elite Events & Rentals
Rentals: Gabro Event Services
Pet Care: FairyTail Pet Care
Cake: Nicola’s Donuts and Publix
DJ: Inpulse Entertainment
Invitations: Designed by the Bride – Printed by Basic Invite
Transportation: OMG Trolley
Dress Shop and Designer: Malindy Elene Bridal, Theia
Hair & Makeup: Michele Renee the Studio
Ceremony/Cocktail Hour Music: The Fickle Souls
Bar Caterer: uDream Events
Photobooth: Wild Hearts Photo Bus
Neon Sign: Hey! Let’s Party

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Heather and OC - A Glam & Global Wedding

When Heather and OC met, it was truly love at first sight! So they knew they wanted a magical wedding that reflected their real life fairy tale. The bride is an independent fashion sales representative so the wedding had to be elegant and stylish with plenty of glitz! With a black and gold color palette and a formal reception it was easy to create their magical vision full of both glamorous and vintage details. Thanks to their love of travel and OC’s Nigerian heritage, they also incorporated many global elements, cultural traditions, and custom attire that made for one of the most amazing bridal attire transitions we’ve ever seen!

The bride and groom experience an intimate first look in Plant Park.

The bride’s dog made a special appearance in a matching pink dress to get ready with the rest of the girls!

For the ceremony the bride wore a dramatic low backed lace dress and veil.

The dress, veil, and bouquet had crystal embellishments to compliment the other glamorous elements of the wedding.

The groom looked absolutely dashing in his white jacket, surrounded by his wedding party dressed in classic black.

Classic. Suave. Sophisticated. Timeless. Whatever you call it, this look is just plain handsome!

The couple shared an emotional moment during their first look.

How stylish do this bride and groom look together?!

To add some character to the elegance of the wedding the bridesmaids wore unique dresses in soft blush and metallic shades.

Bridesmaids carried airy bouquets of baby’s breath.

The couple exchanged vows in front of friends and family.

These two weren’t going to let a little shower dampen their spirits and they say rain on your wedding day is good luck!

For a fun cocktail hour treat, champagne floats with fruity popsicles were offered.

A local popsicle cart offers treats for guests during cocktail hour.

To honor the groom and his family the bride donned a traditional Nigerian head-dress for the reception.

Even though it rained during the ceremony that gave way for a beautiful rainbow over the water during cocktail hour!

The couple love to travel together so a vintage globe served as their guestbook.

Other travel elements included menus made to look like personal passports.

The food offered during dinner reflected dishes from around the world.

Black and white linens were dressed up with gold elements and soft pink florals.

The groom’s family rocked traditional Nigerian clothing in purple and gold.

A small cake was offered along with speciality cupcakes for dessert.

Although they offered a variety of cupcakes the couple still cut a small cake for tradition.

The couple opted for a unique ‘candle ceremony’ during their first dance.

String lights overhead and candles held my guests illuminated the dance floor for the couple’s first dance.

For dancing, the couple changed into traditional Nigerian garb.

Party time!

The couple headed off together through a path of sparklers.

Wedding Pros who created this magic include:

• Venue: Davis Islands Garden Club

• Photography: Rob & Wynter

• Florist: Arlene Floral Designer

• DJ: DJ Jason & Associates

• Catering: Catering by the Family

• Cupcakes: Gigi’s Cupcakes

• Bar: Dumas Drinks

• Rentals: Coast to Coast Event Rentals

• Video: AV Stat Media

• Lighting: Tampa Lights

• Linens: Connie Duglin Linen

• Transportation: Skyline Limo

• Popsicle Cart: Whatever Pops

Emily and Sean - A Charming Wedding in Historic Ybor City

Emily and Sean first met through a mutual friend (the maid of honor!) and were friends for a long time before Sean finally won Emily over with his cooking skills. One night after Sean and Emily took a trip out of town to visit her parents, where Sean secretly asked for her father’s blessing, Sean proposed to Emily at their date night go-to spot. Emily got so excited she took the ring right out of the box and put it on herself! Ybor City was always a special place to the couple so they knew the wedding needed to reflect the historic charm of the city, with whimsical and romantic elements included throughout.

The couple made sure to include many little charming details of the city into their decor and photos.

The bride chose soft details, like dainty pearls, to compliment the soft wedding colors.

The bride also rocked crystal clear frames and a romantic yet relaxed updo with pretty braid details.

The groom looked sharp in a classic black and white tux.

The bride’s bouquet was made up of blush and ivory roses with greenery accents of ferns and eucalyptus.

The bride’s dress reflected the vintage charm of Ybor City with delicate lace appliqué details on the skirt and a lace bodice.

The couple posed at the top of The Cuban Club over looking Ybor City.

Romantic details like this handwritten wooden sign decorated the historic Cuban Club venue.

The Cuban Club provided plenty of old world charm for the couple to work with.

The couple had a custom handwritten guestbook matching the rest of the wedding signage.

Copper and gold elements with mercury glass, lush florals, and greenery decorated the tables.

Custom menu cards with matching florals were tucked into place at each seat.

More custom elements included koozie favors for the guests to take home.

The couple celebrated as husband and wife amongst their closest friends and family!

Historic charm and soft vintage details made this Tampa wedding something special.

The rock star team of vendors who created this amazing day include:

• Venue: The Cuban Club

• Photography: Migrant Collective

• Catering: Amici

• Florist: Belle Fleur

• DJ: Grant Hemond & Associates

• Cigar Roller: Delite Entertainment

• Hair & Makeup: Hello Darling

• Videography: Namesake Creative

• Rentals: Coast to Coast Event Rentals

• Guitarist: Jesse Lippert

• Transportation: Suncoach