Carrie + Yianni Step Into The Limelight | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church | Clearwater, FL

Carrie and Yianni met online on EligibleGreeks.com. Carrie came across Yianni's page first and couldn't believe how much they had in common after reading his profile. She liked his profile on the website, and waited 3 long days for him to finally message her. According to Yianni, when he came across Carrie's profile, he didn't think she was real because she had listed all of the same interests as him (he thought she copy & pasted from his page). He decided to pay the website anyway to allow him to message her to find out if she was real or not. After about a month of messaging and face-time calling each other, Yianni decided that he couldn't wait any longer to meet her and made the 11-hour drive down to St. Petersburg, FL to meet her in person for the first time. On their first date, he greeted her with a bouquet of flowers and a case of craft beer. The rest is history.

Oh my… these two are made for each other! We LOVED being able to witness their love for each other. Through the thoughtful traditions and meaningful details, both Carrie and Yianni commemorated their Greek heritage in beautiful ways. We love how Carrie and Yianni take such great pride in everything they do. 

Their wedding day was full of LOVE and a whole lot of dancing. It was all pure joy.

We wish Carrie and Yianni a lifetime of happiness and many more beautiful memories together!

Να ζήσετε (na zisete)! A wish for a long life together, full of health and prosperity. 

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Gabe Caldwell
Assistant | Michelle Owen

Band | Ellada
Bridesmaid Dresses | David's Bridal
Cake | Publix 
Caterer | Delectables Fine Catering
Ceremony Site | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Chair Rental | Chiavari Chic
DJ | Ellada
Event Planner | Special Moments Event Planning | Tammy Waterman
Florist | Monarch Events & Design
Hair Stylist | Flök by Bekim | Isuf Canolli
Invitations | TheKnot
Linens | Connie Duglin Linens 
Make-up Artist | Flök by Bekim | Todd Davis
Reception Venue | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Rentals | Outside the Box Rentals 
Videographer | Contessa Films
Wedding Gown | The Dressing Room

Brooke + Nick Step Into The Limelight | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church + Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort And Spa | Clearwater, FL

Brooke & Nick became friends while working together in the OR and through mutual friends while attending the University of Florida in Gainesville. Go Gators! 

Nick then proposed while they were on a trip to The Keys. Brooke & Nick spent the day Tarpon fishing for the first time and then took an afternoon cruise on their boat where he popped the question. It was a absolutely beautiful day from start to finish and it being just the two of us was the perfect intimate proposal.

Brooke says… Nick is the most thoughtful, caring, hardworking and intelligent person she know.s He always makes her feel beautiful, special and loved and can always make her laugh.

Nick says… Brooke is one of the most compassionate people he has ever met, not just towards her friends and family, but to her animals too! She has a great sense of humor and can always make him feel loved no matter what the situation is. 

Both Brooke & Nick enjoy fishing, football games and playing with their dogs (Paisley and Rookie).

For their wedding day Brooke & Nick wanted to have a fun celebration with all of their friends and family. They love the beach but wanted to keep the ceremony traditional, so they chose the gorgeous Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church where Nick attended as a child. Most of their friends and family traveled from Michigan, Florida, North/South Carolina, California, Georgia, even England and Cyprus. So they wanted to have a fun beach filled weekend for everyone to enjoy their time in Clearwater. 

We so loved celebrating these two amazing people, their love for each other is undeniable and just so sweet. We wish both Brooke & Nick a lifetime of happiness and many more beautiful memories together.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Steven McCarthy 
Associate Photographer | Tara Zimmerman

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie 
Cake | Publix Bakery
Caterer | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort And Spa
Ceremony Site | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 
DJ | Grant Hemond and Associates 
Event Planner | Coastal Coordinating | Cayla Collins
Florist | Marigold Flower Company 
Hair Stylist | Femme Akoi
Invitations | Minted 
Make-up Artist | Femme Akoi
Reception Venue | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort And Spa
Videographer | Resurgent Fire Films 
Wedding Gown | One Bridal Jacksonville | Designer Eddy K.

Connie + Panos Step Into The Limelight | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church & Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort | Palm Harbor, FL

Connie and Pano met at the chanter’s stand at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Connie was organizing chanters to chant solo hymns for the Akathist service during Great Lent and was told to talk to Pano so he could sign up to chant. Pano signed up and then didn’t show up! Later that night, Connie found a video posted on Facebook of Pano chanting with her cousin at another church, so she sent him a message to give him a hard time. They secretly dated the first couple of months, all while everyone around them kept telling them they should be together. When people finally did find out they were dating that whole time they were all so shocked!

Pano told Connie they were going to go to dinner for his best friend’s birthday. While Connie was getting ready to go to dinner that evening, Pano and his parents were in her driveway setting up for the surprise of her life. When Connie and Pano walked out the front door, a path of lit candles led them out to the driveway. The driveway was full of red rose petals, candles, and balloons. Pano led Connie into a heart created with rose petals and candles to pop the question. 

Their elegant, classic wedding shimmered with ivory, gold and champagne accent colors and decor.   The priests and chanters were all related to the bride and groom and/or very close friends. Their Koumbaro (best man) is also a priest so he played both roles (so there was a special outfit change during the service). Homemade desserts were made by the grandmothers of the bride and groom.

Considering it is where they met and they share a deep faith together, the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church was the perfect ceremony site! Together, Connie and Panos enjoy taking walks and going to parks. Also, this traditional Greek wedding was very large - with 350 guests! So much fun and Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort is one of the few venues that can accommodate this large guest count so it was a perfect spot for the reception! 

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Michael Zoumberos 

Band |  The Odyssey
Bridesmaid Dresses |  Bella Bridesmaids, Hayley Paige Occasions 
Cake |  Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort 
Caterer |  Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort
Ceremony Site | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
DJ | DJ Raw, Fotis Kokalidis
Event Planner | CEC Events (Catie Corbett)
Florist | The Garden Shed
Hair Stylist | LaPosh Salon
Invitations | Paper & Lace Boutique
Make-up Artist | LaPosh Salon
Reception Venue | Innisbrook Golf & Spa Resort
Ring | Gold & Diamond Source
Singer | Konstantina Skalioti Burris
Tuxedos | All Brides 2 Be
Videographer | Lucid Productions
Wedding Gown | Nikki’s Glitz & Glam Boutique, Wesley Chapel

Mary + Mike Step Into The Limelight | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church + Safety Harbor Resort and Spa | Safety Harbor, FL

What a beautiful day! Mary and Make exchanged their vows at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church surrounded by both of their families, and then partied the night away at the Safety Harbor Resort & Spa. The whole day was filled with so much love and emotion.  There wasn’t a dry eye in the room when the bride’s nephews walked her down the aisle. The groom’s family also had a special role. His cousin Evan and his wife Deena were the couple’s Koumbari, also known as “sponsors” in the Greek Orthodox Ceremony.  The Greek traditions continued throughout the night and Mary and Mike had the absolute BEST time dancing to their amazing band. It was absolutely a night to remember! Cheers to the new Mr. and Mrs. Haleas 💗

Lead Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez
Associate Photographer | Nick Brown

Ceremony Site | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Reception Venue | Safety Harbor Resort and Spa