Julia met Chris in Germany in August of 2011 where they were both serving in the military. They quickly became inseparable, and when it came time to plan their wedding, they decided on a destination wedding in the bride's hometown of Tampa. Both desired an eclectic feel for the wedding with a nod to the bride's Tampa roots as well as the couple's travels abroad. The Don Vicente in historic Ybor City was perfect. The bride's favorite flowers are poppies, and with the groom in his dress blues for the wedding, the color scheme of poppy orange, lemoncello, and aqua blue was born. Julia wanted their guests to really understand and feel the Tampa she grew up in. This inspired such details as a Cigar Bar, Cigar box centerpieces with collections of candlesticks and bottles and cans filled with colorful flowers, a Cuban cuisine menu, Florida orange marmalade favors, and even a tangelo mojito signature drink!
Ceremony Venue: Christ the King Catholic Church
Reception Venue: The Don Vicente Inn, Ybor
Photography: Ashley Brooke Photography
Videography: White in Revery
DJ: Universal Music Entertainment
Florist: Braun's Fine Flowers
Hair and Makeup: Michele Renee the Studio
Catering: Delectables Fine Catering
Cake: Publix Greenwise Market
Transportation: Clearwater Jolley Trolley
Linens: Connie Duglin Specialty Linen