MarryMeTampaBay

06/17/2026

“Our wedding theme was romantic, timeless, and slightly moody. We got married in a cigar factory, so that definitely set the tone of the wedding. Our wedding colors were black and ivory. They complemented the historic venue and created a romantic ambiance. We also asked all of our guests to wear black.” -The Bride⁠
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View Mackenzie and Joe’s Moody Black and White Ybor City Wedding feature in our link in bio.⁠
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Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:⁠
Ceremony and Reception: J.C. Newman Cigar Company⁠ J.C. Newman Hospitality
Planning: Tampa Wedding Planner | B Eventful Planning & Design
Florist/Decor: LEMON DROPS🍋⁠
Rentals: Florida Wedding and Event Rentals⁠
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Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Rosenheim Ybor
Photography: C + B Studios | Tampa Wedding Photography + Videography
Invitations: Minted⁠
Cakes & Dessert: wrightsgourmethouse
Entertainment: Inpulse Entainment
Officiant: 𝙲𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚘𝚗𝚢 𝚋𝚢 𝙲𝚛𝚢𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚕
Shoes: Dolce Vita Shoes⁠
Dress and Bridesmaid Attire: The White Magnolia⁠
Dress and Bridesmaid Attire: BRONX BANCO
Transportation: Blue Sky Black Limo Tampa
Hair & Makeup: Tampa Makeup Artist
Spray Tan: Brittaney Sturgill

06/17/2026

"What made the most sense was choosing a vibe that fit us best as a couple, so we threw a rave! We love music, dancing, and sharing experiences with our friends, so why not do that on our special day? Our colors were simple and timeless: white, green, and a touch of rose gold." —The Bride

View more of April and Tyler's timeless Downtown St. Pete wedding at: https://marrymetampabay.com/timeless-white-and-green-downtown-st-pete-wedding-nova-535/

Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:
Ceremony and Reception Venue: NOVA 535
Photographer + Videographer: Iyrus Weddings Photo & Video
Caterer: Elite Events Catering, Inc.
DJ: Grant Hemond & Associates, Inc.
Dress Shop: Truly Forever Bridal Tampa

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Planner: Perfectly Planned Events | Florist: Jainie Bean Floral | Rentals: Linens by the Sea | Cake: Publix | Cocktail Hour Music: Ken Apperson | Dance Lessons: First Dance Tampa | Saxophone: Omar Lopez | Officiant: Family Friend, Rob Meredith | Invitations: ZOLA | Transportation: Star Trolley | Suit: Tweeds Custom Suit | Hair & Makeup: 3L Beauty | Rehearsal Dinner: Grand Central Brewhouse

April and Tyler's NOVA 535 wedding in St. Petersburg featured a classic white and green palette, interactive dining stations, and a high-energy reception.

06/16/2026

“Fall is my favorite season, so we really wanted to embrace a coastal fall vibe. We chose a color palette of garnet, burnt orange, and copper, paired with dusty rose tones, because it felt like the perfect fit for our fall wedding theme.” -The Bride⁠
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View more of Lindsay and Connor’s Coastal Orange and Rose South Tampa wedding in the link in our bio. ⁠
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Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:⁠
Ceremony and Reception Venue: The Bay Club | Tampa Bay Wedding Venue⁠
Photographer: Tampa Wedding Photographer⁠
DJ: Grant Hemond & Associates⁠
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Videographer: Mitchell Goerke⁠
Florist: Jennie's Flowers⁠
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Violinist: Wedding Violinist ⁠
Officiant: Adam Tanenbaum⁠
Invitations: Minted Weddings⁠
Dress Shop and Designer: White Closet Bridal⁠
Shoe Designer: NATURALIZER⁠
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Hair & Makeup: florida ★ hair & makeup⁠
Hair: .posh.hair
Makeup: TAMPA | ORLANDO MAKEUP & HAIR STYLIST⁠
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06/16/2026

"Our wedding design was inspired by the soft, romantic colors of the sky and sea at St. Pete Beach. We chose a palette of light blue (one of our mutual favorite colors), blush pink, and ivory to create an airy, elegant feel that complemented the beautiful backdrop of the Don CeSar. The goal was to bring out the venue's timeless charm while keeping everything light, romantic, and welcoming." -The Bride

View more of Kelsey and Steve's romantic pastel St. Pete Beach wedding at: https://marrymetampabay.com/romantic-pastel-st-pete-beach-wedding-the-don-cesar/

Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:
Planner: Parties A' La Carte
Florist: BRUCE WAYNE florals
Chairs: Fiestas Solutions Event Rental
Photobooth: The Gala Photobooth
Pet Care: FairyTail Pet Care

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Ceremony and Reception Venue and Caterer: The Don CeSar | Photographer: Cornelia Zaiss Photography | Videographer: Imagery Wedding Films | Linens: BBJ La Tavola | Dance Floor Wrap: W Event Design | Signage and Decor: Infinity Event Solutions | Tableware Rentals: The Treasury Rentals | Draping: Got You Covered Events | DJ: DJ DAYVE | Ceremony Music: Sweet Harmony | Cocktail Music Harpist: Total Entertainment by Matt Winter | Invitations: Shine Wedding Invitations | Day of Paper: URBANcoast | Hair & Makeup: Bridal Beauty by Tara

06/16/2026

Before you say “I do,” there’s one step that can’t be skipped: the marriage license. In Florida, the process is a little more nuanced than most couples expect; where you live determines how long you’ll need to wait before you can use it, some counties let you apply online from home, and showing up on your wedding day without one has consequences you definitely want to avoid. Laurie Chandler, wedding officiant and owner of Laurie Chandler Celebrant, breaks down everything you need to know before you head to the courthouse to apply for your Florida marriage license.

Read the full article at: https://marrymetampabay.com/how-do-i-apply-for-a-marriage-license-in-florida/

Photo: Lifelong Photography Studio

Getting a Florida marriage license involves more than just showing up — covering waiting periods, costs, residency rules, and what happens if you forget it.

06/15/2026

"Nick and I are super active and love to be outside, which is why we knew we wanted an outdoor venue. The garden made for the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and cocktail hour overlooking the water and sunset. We wanted the wedding to feel chic and editorial, yet unfussy — very much a 'less is more' approach. To complement our minimalist aesthetic, I wanted the color palette to feel equally restrained and intentional. We grounded it in natural, organic tones, shades of green and white, while adding a subtle pop of color as a nod to getting married in the Sunshine State. The bridesmaids wore mismatched lilac dresses of their choosing, and the florals featured soft accents of purple in varying shades." -The Bride

View more of Emily and Nick's luxurious garden destination wedding at: https://marrymetampabay.com/luxurious-garden-destination-wedding-ritz-carlton-sarasota/

Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:
Planner: MDP Events
DJ: Tampa Bay DJ Company

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Ceremony and Reception Venue, Caterer, and Cake: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota | Photographer: Everence Photography | Florist: Arms Of Persephone Floral Design | Gelato: Paciugo Gelato Caffè | Rentals: Palacios Events | Dress Shop and Designer: MUSE by berta | Shoe Designer: Stuart Weitzman | Hair & Makeup: Hannahsheebeauty | Rehearsal Dinner: Shore LBK

Elegant, natural and organic destination Florida wedding with white, lilac, and green color palette for the lux outdoor garden ceremony and ballroom reception.

06/11/2026

"The theme for our wedding was a black-tie formal affair. I wanted bold pinks, reds, and burgundy florals, with guests dressed in all-black formal attire to create an elegant and timeless look. Our colors were burgundy, mauve pink, red, gold, and black. We chose them for their bold tones and because they were the perfect palette for a winter wedding." —The Bride

View more of Stefante and Napoleon's glamorous Lakeland wedding at: https://marrymetampabay.com/glamorous-burgundy-lakeland-wedding-lake-mirror-amphitheater/

Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pro:
Linens: Fancy That Specialty Linens

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Ceremony Venue: Lake Mirror Amphitheater | Reception Venue: The Magnolia Building, Hollis Gardens | Wedding Planner: Stefanté Sanders, Bride and Owner of Stefanté Signature Weddings & Events | Day-of Coordinator: Tiara’s Eventful Experiences | Photographer: R.E.E.M. Photography | Videographer: Tristan Brown | Content Creator: Creation Co Official | Bride’s Bouquet: Bloom Shakalaka | Florist: Forever Silk Florals | Caterer: Fred’s Market | Bartender: Tending LC Bartending | Chair Rentals: B Luxe Event Rentals | Cake: Publix | DJ: DJ Black Haze, GigSetGo | Saxophonist: Napo Sax | Officiant: Iva Carter | Invitations + Stationery: Bride | Transportation: Champa Bay Limo | Dress Shop: Something Blue Bridal Boutique Bradenton | Dress Designer: Allure Bridals | Bridesmaid Dresses: Amazon | Groom and Groomsmen Suits: Looking Good | Hair: Tyiesha Museau | Bride Makeup: Tia Codrington | Bridesmaids Makeup: Jimmy Museau | Rehearsal Dinner: Olive Garden | Party Favors: Legaci Handmade | Photobooth: Tee Luxe Photobooth | Photo Backdrops: Party Popping Events

Central Florida winter wedding with black-tie formal dress code, bold deep red, mauve pink, and gold color palette, and waterfront ceremony.

06/09/2026

"Our theme was classic and timeless. We wanted to look back at photos in 20 years and hope it still captures that same feeling. Black and white were our colors, as I wanted it to look clean and timeless. Neither of us is into bright colors or a lot of colors. It fits our personalities." -The Bride

View more of Kazi and Steven's timeless black and white wedding at: https://marrymetampabay.com/timeless-black-and-white-wedding-tampa-yacht-and-country-club/

Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:
Photographer: Limelight Photography
Planner: EventFull Weddings

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Ceremony and Reception Venue: | Florist: Mintfloralstudio | Cake: Publix | DJ: DJ Fresh | Invitations: Canva | Dress Shop and Designer: Bridal with Love | Bridesmaid Dress Shop and Designer: Azazie | Hair Stylist: Buffie with The Shop Salon | Rehearsal Dinner: Six Tampa at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

Kazi and Steven's elegant timeless monochromatic outdoor Tampa Yacht and Country Club wedding with Blue Jays baseball details, and tented disco ball reception.

06/08/2026

"My husband and I wanted to incorporate both modern and traditional elements into our wedding. Selections such as music, prayers, and outfits were key to having our authentic wedding. We needed to be able to fit in every traditional outfit and music during the reception. Our wedding design inspiration drew from my childhood vision. I wanted the evening to be intimate, yet still grand. I wanted timeless colors. We had white, cream, and gold throughout our wedding, and even on our wedding invitations." -The Bride

View more of Taelor and Carson's romantic white and gold Tampa wedding at: https://marrymetampabay.com/romantic-white-and-gold-tampa-wedding-avila-golf-country-club/

Marry Me Tampa Bay Preferred Wedding Pros:
Planner: Blue Skies Weddings and Events
Photographer: Lifelong Photography Studio
Photobooth: The Gala Photobooth

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venue: Avila Golf and Country Club | Dress Shop: The White Closet Bridal Company | Tux Shop: Nordstrom | Florist: 2Birds Events | Cake: Alessi Bakeries Food Market | Hair and Makeup: Antigona Dedaj Merturi | DJ: Celebrations 24 | Officiant: Stephen Smith | Video: Legendary Wedding Films by Damir

Timeless, neutral Tampa wedding at luxurious private club with baby's breath florals, candelabras, blue bridesmaid dresses, and Moroccan traditions.

06/05/2026

“Our theme was a coastal garden party. We loved a lot of elements from garden party weddings, but knew we wanted it to feel true to Tampa and have a coastal-chic feel. Our colors were light blue with small hints of sage green.” -The Bride⁠
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View Leanne and Walker’s coastal chic Tampa wedding in the link in our bio.
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