THE ITALIAN CLUB | 3rd Annual TIE THE KNOT EVENT | TAMPA, FL

Thank you The Italian Club of Tampa for including Limelight Photography as a preferred partner for Tie the Knot Ybor event! 

Brides and grooms rode a trolley ride around historic Ybor city to visit six beautiful wedding venues with their roots in building Tampa Bay. They tasted food from the area’s best caterers, met with wedding planners and entertainment professionals, all on one Thursday afternoon in August.

The Italian Club, three-story building, founded over 100 years ago, is an architectural masterpiece laced with elegance and historic beauty. Perfectly located in the historic district of Ybor City, this beautifully restored, classically elegant building provides the perfect venue for someone looking for an all-in-one facility.  They offer three distinctive rooms, each with a personality and style of their own.  The building has three levels; the Cantina on the first floor, the Theater on the second floor and the Grand Ballroom on the third floor. With three floors of event space, The Italian Club has the unique appeal of being able to accommodate a wedding ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in three separate locations, all with a cultivated charm of their own.

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos 

Event Planner | KATY | Coastal Coordinating
Catering | Catering By The Family
Linen & Décor | Outside the Box Event Rentals
Florist | Jennie’s Flowers
Florist | Ava Elise
Sweets | The Gelato Carte
Desserts | Nothing Bundt Cakes | South Tampa
AV and Lighting | Insignia SP
DJ/Entertainment | Gigante Productions
Live Music | Matt Winter Band
Dueling Pianos | Felix and the Fingers Dueling Pianos
Dress Shop / Boutique | Truly Forever Bridal Shop
Photobooth | Chubby’s Photobooth
Glam Booth | Gala Photo Booth
DJ / Entertainment | 5 Star Entertainment
Videographer | Grove Films
Rentals | Gabro Event Services
Live Painter | Jacob Event Painting
Hair/Make Up | Adore Bridal
Dance Lessons | Amanda Dance Studio | Amanda Rodriguez Parekh
Joe and Son’s Olive Oils
Limo/Transport | Luxor Limos
Cigar Roller | Long Ash Cigars

Danielle + Ryan Step Into The Limelight | BellaCosa Lakeside Lodge & Venue | Lake Wales, FL

Danielle & Ryan met o Tinder in 2017…their first date was to see Star Wars, they both enjoy watching shows, biking, walking their dog Cappi, the gym, cooking, eating and golfing together.
They truly love everything about each other especially their sense of humor, smiles and attitudes.

Danielle & Ryan’s wedding day was nothing short than a fairytale, it was magical in every way ✨
The entire day felt romantic and classic… from the horse and carriage carrying Danielle down the aisle to the gorgeous BellaCosa Lakeside as their background to the flowers that perfectly accented each portion of the day with blush, ivory and pinks… 

We LOVED meeting these two for their engagement session at Hotel Zamora in St. Pete and now being able to witness Danielle & Ryan around family & friends celebrating their love… it was just perfect, it was emotional… it was classically beautiful ✨

We wish Danielle & Ryan many many more beautiful days together! May the force always be with you ✨

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Steven McCarthy

Bridesmaid Dresses |  Show Me Your Mumu
Cake | Publix
Caterer | Savory Roots
Ceremony Site | BellaCosa Lakeside Lodge & Venue
DJ | JR Productions
Event Planner | At Last Weddings
Florist | Dream Designs Wedding & Event Florist
Hair Stylist | Adore Bridal
Invitations | Minted
Make-up Artist | Adore Bridal
Reception Venue | BellaCosa Lakeside Lodge & Venue
Videographer | Yours Truly Media
Wedding Gown | Essence of Australia | CC's Bridal Boutique

Audra + Chris Step Into The Limelight | Sandpearl Resort | Clearwater Beach, FL

Marry your best friend… it will be beautiful ❤︎
Ahhh how we LOVE Audra & Chris together, they just complement each other so beautifully.
Audra & Chris met through mutual friends Jody & Justin (their matron of honor and best man) back in 2017 and after getting to know each other and making many amazing memories together, Chris decided to propose to Audra at “the most magical place on earth”, Disney ❤︎
They both enjoy wine tasting, hiking, traveling, sightseeing, exploring breweries, anything around water so… as you would guess it Clearwater Beach, Florida was the most perfect location for their wedding day.
The day was laid back, filled with sweet and fun family moments and classically romantic.
We truly enjoyed being a part of their day and being able to witness such an amazing LOVE between the two of them. We wish Audra & Chris ALL that is good. Cheers to two beautiful souls!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Chloe Dennis
Assistant | Tara Zimmerman

Cake | The Artistic Whisk
Ceremony | Sandpearl Resort
Florist | Artistry Designs Group
Hair & Makeup | Adore Bridal Hair and Makeup
Invitations | Shutterfly
Reception | Sandpearl Resort

Tampa Garden Club Step Into The Limelight | Styled Shoot

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Michael Zoumberos

Bride’s Bouquet and Floral Display | Monarch Events And Design
Champagne Wall | Spunky Spirits
Emerald Green Velvet Furniture Vignette | FH Events and Winsor Event Studio
Hair and Makeup | Adore Bridal
Model | Danielle Burford
Purple Candle Wall | Special Moments Event Planning
Venue | Tampa Garden Club
Wedding Gown | The White Closet Bridal Co.

Christina + Luis Step Into The Limelight | Tampa Marriott Water Street | Tampa Bay, FL

From our beautiful bride and groom:

Christina had been ballroom dancing with Arthur Murray Clearwater for two years before her teachers convinced her to try Latin dancing. It was much different from the smooth dancing she was used to but finally decided to give it a try. On the other hand, Luis, who is a natural Latin dancer, had not been out salsa dancing in quite some time until the night he met Christina. They were the first two people on the dance floor and the last people off the dance floor. Christina and Luis have been dancing ever since. They have taken many dance lessons together and continue to enjoy their time dancing anywhere and everywhere. They have taken Argentine tango lessons, Foxtrot lessons, and even Swing dancing lessons. Music and dancing brought Christina and Luis together and it is something they will continue to cherish doing together for as long as they can!

The wedding day…

The day was finally here and both Christina and Luis began their day at Tampa Marriott Street. This beautiful venue would host their guest during the cocktail-ceremony and reception. As soon as both bride and groom were ready, it was time to see each other for the first time that day. They decided to see each other before the ceremony just to get the jitters out of the way - they were so happy seeing each other!

The ceremony was unique since the couple did not want it to be to routine-like and wanted it to be short and sweet and during cocktail hour. They had no chairs, and no bridal party. It would be just them, their little ones, and family gathered around. It was touching to see how happy their little one’s were once Christina and Luis were pronounced husband and wife. Reception time came around and Christina and Luis opened up the dance floor with a choreographed dance as their first dance! It was truly a happy and lively group which made the night feel just right. 

Congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Band | DeLeon Entertainment
Cake | The Artistic Whisk
Ceremony Site | Tampa Marriott Water Street
Florist | Apple Blossoms Floral Designs
Hair Stylist | Adore Bridal
Invitations | Minted
Make-up Artist | Adore Bridal
Reception Venue | Tampa Marriott Water Street
Wedding Gown | CC's Bridal Boutique