Jessica + Chris Step Into The Limelight | Tampa Bay Watch | Tierra Verde, FL

Jessica & Chris’ LOVE story… told by couple:

Where It Started

11 / 17 / 2018

Our first date was at the Saturday Morning Market in St. Pete, strolling booths by local artists. We initially bonded over our love of the Tampa Bay Lightning (Go Bolts!) but quickly realized we shared the same values, goals, and spirit. We were enjoying each other's company so much, the date was extended several hours as we continued to walk through downtown St. Pete.

The Proposal

10 / 27 / 2021

Chris knew he wanted to ask on their new boat on a night with a perfect sunset. His plans were delayed over a month waiting on the weather to cooperate, but it was worth the wait! He distracted Jess by telling her to look for a dolphin (she can't resist them), and when she finally turned back around, he was on one knee just before the sunset.

And YES! We ALL saw dolphins on their wedding day at Tampa Bay Watch during their sunset session… it was magical 🐬
We absolutely LOVED spending Earth Day with Jessica & Chris and just loved how they incorporated their love for nature and nature preservation on their wedding day, starting with the actual Venue, Tampa Bay Watch which inspires our youth to take care of nature and gives us all more knowledge about our planet to their party favors… which were customized-engraved glasses that their guests can keep forever! So clever!
These two make our hearts so happy just by being them… sweet in every way.
We wish Jessica & Chris many many more magical moments together and whenever I see a 🐬 I’ll think of Jessica 💛 Cheers to a beautiful couple.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Jackie Pizio

Bar Tender | Tipsy Tampa
Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | Melissa Kiser
Calligrapher | Inky Fingers Calligraphy
Caterer | 3 C’s Catering
Ceremony Site | Tampa Bay Watch
DJ | Tampa Bay DJ Company
Donuts | Krispy Kreme
Event Planner | Janova Events
Florist | Leaf it to Us
Hair Stylist | Femme Akoi
Invitations | Inky Fingers Calligraphy
Make-up Artist | Femme Akoi
Photobooth | Gala Photobooth
Reception Venue | Tampa Bay Watch
Transportation | Jolley Trolley
Videographer | Contessa Films
Wedding Gown | The Dressing Room | St. Pete

Tampa Bay Watch Step Into The Limelight | Evening for the Bay-Wave of the Future | Tierra Verde, FL

Tampa Bay Watch is a nonprofit organization who are dedicated to protecting and restoring the estuaries in the Bay Area. This organization helps the estuaries by removing debris, educating the people, creating oyster shell bars and planting salt marshes. For the Evening for the Bay: Wave of the Future event, Tampa Bay Watch celebrates their 25 years of service by bringing guests to the future year of 2525. The guests were immersed with innovative cocktails, delicious food, live music, charitable auctions and an ingenious magic show. The future sure is looking bright for Tampa Bay Watch!


Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld
Associate In Training | Keyont’e Howard


Presenting Sponsor: American Strategic Insurance (ASI) 
Food Sponsor: Bonefish Grill 
Core Ally Sponsor: Healthcare IQ
Sustainability Sponsor: COVANTA
Contributing Sponsor: Chmielewski Family
Auction Supporting Sponsor: 400 Beach Seafood & Tap House
Valet Sponsor: Costal Properties Group International


In-Kind Sponsor: Coppertail Brewing Co.
In-Kind Sponsor: Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants
In-Kind Sponsor: Decorating Elves 
In-Kind Sponsor: Mermosa 
In-Kind Sponsor: Courtesy Valet 
In-Kind Sponsor: Great Bay Distributors 
In-Kind Sponsor: Holland America Line 
In-Kind Sponsor: Ice Pro 
In-Kind Sponsor: ECO Professional Products Inc.
In-Kind Sponsor: A Linen Valley 
In-Kind Sponsor: Evolve&Co. 
In-Kind Sponsor: Paradise News 
In-Kind Sponsor: Pretty Sweet 
In-Kind Sponsor: Lowes 
In-Kind Sponsor: Kahwa Coffee Roasting 
In-Kind Sponsor: Konica Minolta 
In-Kind Sponsor: Limelight Photography 
In-Kind Sponsor: Banyan Reserve Vodka 
In-Kind Sponsor: Old St.Pete Craft Spirits 
In-Kind Sponsor: Snobachi 


Table Sponsor: Alden Suites Beach Resort 
Table Sponsor: ASD | SKY 
Table Sponsor: Precision Building & Mechanical 
Table Sponsor: Calhoun International 
Table Sponsor: Chronos Wealth Management 
Table Sponsor: Fulcrum Equity Partners 
Table Sponsor: Tampa Bay Rays 
Table Sponsor: Hancock Whitney 
Table Sponsor: Greenacre Properties, Inc. 
Table Sponsor: City-Wide Self Storage 
Table Sponsor: Sabal Trust 
Table Sponsor: Gregory, Sharer & Stuart, CPAs 
Table Sponsor: Houston Taylor Law 
Table Sponsor: Mosaic 
Table Sponsor: Shutts & Bowen 
Table Sponsor: Janicki Environmental, Inc. 
Table Sponsor: Eckerd College 
Table Sponsor: Team Tropical Shores
Table Sponsor: Lawrence Weiner & Yvonne Grimm
Table Sponsor: Helen & Dave Feinberg
Table Sponsor: Mike & Rita Wilson
Table Sponsor: Kathryn Howd