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

Lauri + Ryan Step Into The Limelight | Armature Works | Tampa, FL

Lauri and Ryan met the modern way… through online dating! And it may not have been Ryan that caught her eye, but instead his puppy, Jet. Lauri’s very first interaction with Ryan went a little along the lines of “Jet is too cute, and you’re not bad yourself”. That message then went to change their lives! Ryan was hooked and relentlessly pursued Lauri.

Lauri and Ryan hit it off once they met in person, moved to Tampa together, and even buying a house last September. The wedding was the final piece to fall into place!

Their wedding day was nothing short of fun, despite the Florida weather deciding to bring some rain. Lauri and Ryan didn’t let the rain ruin their wedding day, and rather focused on what an exciting day it was + their love!

It is apparent that Lauri and Ryan help ground one another and that their love is radiant. Their family and friends also expressed so much happiness for this sweet couple throughout the entire day… especially during their reception when there was even a line to take photos with the couple at their sweetheart table (and you know that we just HAD to jump in and take photos of everyone as they took their selfies and photos, haha).

Congrats to these newlyweds!

Lead Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Associate Photographer | Jackie Pizio
Assistant | Cheyenne Roth

Cake | Publix
Caterer | Puff n’ Stuff Catering
Ceremony Site | Armature Works
DJ | 5 Star Entertainment
Event Planner | Flawless Fetes | Allison
Florist | Jennie’s Flowers
Hair Stylist | I Do Brides and Beauty | Carrie
Make-up Artist | I Do Brides and Beauty | Carrie
Officiant | Pastor Heath
Photo Booth | 5 Star Entertainment
Reception Venue | Armature Works
Videographer | Grove Films

Almery + Zachary Step Into The Limelight | THE DON CESAR | ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Happily ever after…

During my first call with Almery, she said that their wedding day, though it would be beautiful, joyous and family/friend-filled, wouldn’t be the biggest day of their lives—because they are there for each other every day of the year. I really love that. 

Almery and Zach are both ambitious, family-orientated people, meaning that their wedding day was not only incredible and decorated like something out of a wedding magazine, but also that they were surrounded with friends + family who traveled from abroad to witness their union (as Almery is from Argentina), lots of smiles and hugs, and loved ones bursting with celebration!

These two first met in December of 2019 on Hinge. Their first date was actually in Almery’s restaurant in Tampa and she cooked while they had their date (I told you they were ambitious!). In September of 2021 is when they got engaged in the most romantic way ever… during a hot air balloon ride over Disney!

Everything from their engagement story, to their wedding day vows and friends’ speeches shows you how kind these two are. How in love they are! We adore this beautiful pair and wish them a lifetime of success, in both love and in their business!

Congrats to the Morrison’s!

Lead Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | The Don CeSar
Caterer | The Don CeSar
Ceremony Site | The Don CeSar 
DJ | Grant Hemond & Associates | Steve
Florist | 2Birds Events
Hair Stylist | Studio Bride
Invitations | Etsy
Live Painter | Jacob Harris | @Jacoblivepainting
Make-up Artist | Studio Bride
Pet Care | Fairytail Pet Care
Photo Booth | Gala Photobooth
Reception Venue | The Don CeSar
String Quartet | Sweet Harmony
Videographer | Grove Film
Wedding Gown | Mariana Hardwick

The Italian Club | Tie the Knot Event | Tampa, FL

We LOVED being a part of the amazing “Tie the Knot” event in Ybor City! 🤩📸 We were honored to photograph the entire setup at the Italian Club as well as showcase at this beautiful & historic venue. 🇮🇹 

The Italian Club immersed guests in the entire wedding experience.  Each floor represented different aspects of a wedding day. For example, the first floor was similar to a cocktail hour, the second floor centered around the ceremony, and finally the third floor was all about the reception! ✨ Each floor had different vendors who showcased their specialty which allowed brides & grooms to walk through and talk to each vendor. The Italian Club was decorated oh so beautifully with a Tuscan & elegant theme. 🤍 What a joy it was to meet so many beautiful brides & grooms and work with all of these amazing vendors who made this day possible! 

Lead Photographer | Miranda Gates
Associate Photographer | Jackie Pizio

Band |  Matt Winter Band
Ballroom Dance | The Real Ballroom
Cake |  Nothing Bundt Cakes
Caterer |  Catering By The Family
Ceremony Site | The Italian Club
Coffee | Café ala Carte
DJ | Gigante Productions, Inc
Event Planner | Coastal Coordinating 
Florist | Brides & Blooms
Hair Stylist | House of Sheen
Linen + Decor | Outside the Box Event Rentals
Limo | Luxor Limos
Live Painter | Terry Klaaren
Make-up Artist | House of Sheen 
Photo Booth | Chubby’s
Reception Venue | The Italian Club
Specialty Drink | Martini & Rossi Fiero
Sweets | The Gelato Carte
Videographer | Grove Films