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

Elizabeth + Nick Step Into The Limelight | Hotel Haya | Tampa, FL

Happy. Engaged. Welcomed.

Elizabeth and Nick met the old fashion way online, and had their first date on 9/6/2018.

About three years later on September 17, 2021 they did an early morning 7-mile hike in Sedona, Arizona on Devils Bridge together. This was day two of an eleven day, three state trip. Elizabeth later learned that her super punny future hubby was pulling one over on her, when he asked if she wanted to go across the street to the Mescal Trail and find the “perfect rock” to sit on and eat their lunch. There were no rocks, barely any trees. Just clay and heat. Somehow, he managed to find a rock that they attempted to squish their bottoms on together. Like usual, he gave her one of his Airpods and he had in the other. He put on her favorite – Dierks Bentley. She was unpacking their lunch, and as they were eating their wraps, staring out at an incredible view, her rubbing his back – she got super teary eyed behind her glasses. “Living” was what was playing…she said to him something along the lines of, “I know you’re going to make fun of me, but I’m secretly crying behind my glasses. We have such an awesome life, look at what we’re looking at, and it’s only day two of our trip.” She proceeded to keep eating, and then he said, “do you remember that nuclear bomb I told you that I had on you?” She couldn’t forget... He had been talking about it for years. She thought she had done something really stupid or embarrassing and he recorded her or something. Nope. He gave her his phone (that was playing the music) and he said, “go to a video from our first date.” She said, “like the anniversary of our first date four years ago, like last week?” He said, “no, our first date.” She said, “the only picture we took on our first date was one I took of the veins popping out of your temple.” So she scrolled back to September 6, 2018 – and there it was...the nuclear bomb. She hit play, Dierks stopped – and the audio was now accompanying a selfie video of Nick, on his way to their first date. PS – Nick hates taking photos, selfies, you name it. He went on to say some things along the lines of, “I have no idea why I am doing this, but I am going on a first date with this girl Elizabeth, and something just feels different about it.” He went on to say a few other things too. So now clearly, she is crying even more behind her glasses. What she doesn’t see happening in her peripheral is Nick going in their backpack, pulling out a ring box, and plopping his knee in the dirt. Apparently, he asked her to marry him, and she didn’t hear it. She wasn’t able to process what was happening. Then she heard, “was that a yes?” So of course, she said yes!! They hugged, they kissed, and she only made him take one photo! Sweaty, no makeup, private. Couldn’t have been a more perfect proposal for the two of them.

They selected Hotel Haya in Ybor City for their wedding so they could show off their town, celebrate their union, and enjoy their family and friends. A killer venue with history and charm, and they love Ybor. It was a perfect setting for their Vintage Old Florida wedding. It was classy and elegant with dark greens, citrus oranges and magnolias. 

Nick restored a 50-year old family ’65 Chevy that they took pics with, and used for their getaway. 

The couple incorporated citrus decoupage oyster shells for each guest, dehydrated citrus for the name cards and florals. Cocktail napkins of their pups were on the bars with cigars. 

Lead Photographers | Rebecca Zoumberos + Dafne Spencer 

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | Moreno Bakery
Caterer | Hotel Haya
Ceremony Site | Hotel Haya  
DJ | Tampa Bay DJ Company - DJ Grant Lee
Hair Stylist | Adore Bridal Hair & Makeup
Make-up Artist | Adore Bridal Hair & Makeup
Reception Venue | Hotel Haya 
Rentals | Vivant Rentals and Treasury Rentals
Ring | International Diamond Center
Videographer | Meant to be Productions 

Styled Shoot | Don CeSar | St. Petersburg, FL

We L💖VE The Don Cesar! Limelight Photography was honored to photograph this incredible styled shoot at this beautiful & iconic venue. What a joy it was for these amazing vendors to come together & execute this beautiful stylized session! This whole day was total ✨ GLAM ✨ and we are here for it!! 

Featured rooms at the Don included the elegant Del Prado Ballroom and the dreamy Terrace Ballroom which overlooks beautiful St. Pete Beach! For sunset, we headed over to the fun & tropical Beach House Suites where setup was a food truck, fun games, and the cutest “Cheers” floral wall! 🥂🌸

Thank you to our incredible vendors & models who made this day possible! We 🫶🏼 you!! 

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer 
Associate Photographer | Miranda Gates

Ceremony Site | Don Cesar 
Event Coordinator | Coastal Coordinating  
Event Organizer | Marry Me Tampa Bay
Florist | Beneva Weddings 
Flower Wall | Tampa Bay Flower Walls
Hair Stylist | Adore Bridal Hair & Makeup
Make-up Artist | Adore Bridal Hair & Makeup
Napkins | Connie Douglin
Reception Venue | Don Cesar 
Rentals | On The Move Productions
String Lights | Graingertainment
Wedding Gown | Truly Forever Bridal 

Lauren + Billy Step Into The Limelight | Opal Sands Resort | Clearwater Beach, FL

Fun, relaxed, joyful & special 

These words sum up Lauren & Billy’s gorgeous beach wedding! ❤️

Lauren & Billy are sooooo {SWEET}!! 🥰 This beautiful bride & groom met working at their first jobs as teenagers at Pacsun in Smithhaven mall.  They always talked and were great friends. Lauren went away to school then the summer after freshman year they became a couple and did long distance for the rest of college.

This beautiful couple has so much in common, and are always on the same wavelength. They both love that after a long hard day they do not need to be serious around one another and can just have fun. They truly complete each other in every way.  Together they like taking walks, beach days, road tripping, weekend trips, travel, hiking, and trying new things together. 

Lauren & Billy were married at Opal Sands Resort in Clearwater Beach which is where they spent their first vacation together.  This made their wedding extra special to have all of their friends and family join them at a location that is so dear to their hearts.  Lauren wore a classic, elegant dress that beautifully complemented Billy’s blue suit and the overall beach vibes. 🏝

Lauren & Billy’s favorite moments from their wedding were Lauren walking down the aisle, Billy’s reaction, bubbles after their first kiss & that stunning Clearwater Beach sunset. 🌅 We were blessed with cloud ⛅️ coverage and a cool breeze 💨 that made the weather for this beach wedding absolutely perfect! 

Congratulations🍾 Lauren & Billy! We adore you both and loved capturing your special day. Cheers to a lifetime of love & joy!

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos 
Associate Photographers | Steven McCarthy & Miranda Gates

Cake | A Piece of Cake & Desserts
Caterer | Opal Sands Resort
Ceremony Site | Opal Sands Resort
DJ | Grant Hemond & Associates
Event Planner | Special Moments Event Planning
Florist/Decor/Draping | Artistry Design Group
Invitations | Shutterfly
Hair & Makeup | Adore Bridal Hair & Makeup
Reception Venue | Opal Sands Resort
Rentals | Outside the Box Rentals
Steel Drummer Duo | Caladesi Steel
Wedding Gown | Kenneth Winston 

Kimberley + Nicholas Step Into The Limelight | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa | Clearwater, FL

Kimberley and Nicholas, both born and raised in Florida, are high school sweethearts! After dating for five years, Nicholas surprised Kimberly by proposing at an Ugly Sweater Christmas Party in December of 2020! He came around from behind the group during a photo and got on a knee.

This couple is a joy to be around! They make each other laugh, they brighten each others’ day, and they are truly each others’ best friend. Together they enjoy four-wheeling, music working on their house renovations, lake days, RVing, getting adventurous outdoors, playing with their two dogs and watching movies. They are also very social and enjoy hosting parties - so of course their wedding was an epic party celebrating with friends and family! A beautiful moment of note was Kimberley dancing at reception with both her groom Nicholas and dad Brian.

Their romantic wedding at the fairytale Hyatt Regency Clearwater Florida incorporated sage green and rose quartz pink colors. It was such a special moment when Kimberly saw Nicholas as she was walking down the aisle! Their first reaction to seeing each other on the wedding day was beautiful! Perhaps topped only by their first kiss as husband and wife!

Both Kimberley and Nicholas were an active part of planning the wedding  together. One very special thing to note is their wedding date - it is just one day away from their dating anniversary! Throughout the entire day the love between Kimberley and Nicholas was beautiful! 

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Gabriel Caldwell

Bridesmaid Dresses | Birdy Grey
Cake | Publix
Ceremony Site | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa
DJ | Grant Hemond and Associates, Inc
Event Planner | Artistry Designs Group
Florist | Artistry Designs Group
Hair Stylist | Adore Bridal On-Site Hair & Makeup
Make-up Artist | Adore Bridal On-Site Hair & Makeup
Reception Venue | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa
Ring | New York Diamond Center
Wedding Gown | David’s Bridal