Lizzy + Tanner Step Into The Limelight | Henderson Boulevard Church of Christ + Hilton Tampa Downtown | Tampa, FL

August 12, 2020

Elegant, timeless, and romantic…

Lizzy + Tanner’s wedding day was filled with happiness and love as they celebrated with their closest family and friends. Church of Christ was selected as the ceremony site, because it is the church that they will one day raise their family in.The ambiance was beautiful and elegant, yet laid back and fun which perfectly reflects Lizzy and Tanner as a couple.Two very special details include the peacock feather in Lizzy’s bouquet to represent her grandfather and her grandmother's wedding band.

This adorable couple originally met in 2016 at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleading auditions. Tanner was the trainer for the team and Lizzy was auditioning. Tanner trained the team that summer, but then moved back home to NC. They kept up on social media and one day he saw a picture of Lizzy that her friend had posted and he slid in her DMs. They started talking, he started visiting, and 9 months later he moved back to Tampa! Together they enjoy being couch potatoes, working out, spending time with family, cooking/eating, and going to sporting events (mostly baseball). The proposal story is AMAZINGLY sweet....get your box of tissues ready and click here to see for yourself! Click here!

In their own words.... “I love that he is a man of God, that he loves me more than anything, that he's handsome, kind, caring, funny, and a family man.” ~ Lizzy

“I love how genuine Lizzy is, how sweet, loving, caring, and honest she is. She always knows what to say to cheer me up, always knows how to handle any adversity we face, and one of the most selfless people I have ever met. She is such a hard working person, and she amazes me with how she handles everything on her plate with such ease.But most importantly,I love how much she loves me.As hard it is for me to believe that she could see anything worth loving in me, she loves me unconditionally.”~Tanner

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Associate Photographer | Michael Zoumberos

Ifie + Obi Step Into The Limelight | Opal Sands Resort + Duval Banquet Center | Clearwater, FL

November 7, 2019

A beautiful love story from our Bride & Groom:

FROM OBI:

On a bright weekday afternoon in October, I remember a beautiful slim girl accompanied by her sister entered the computer training center to inquire about taking computer courses. After speaking to my boss, she got enrolled and received a start date for the following Monday.

Monday morning dawned and so did a new chapter in our lives. She had caught my attention and I found myself drawn to her and distracted over the course of the computer training sessions. We cultivated a beautiful friendship that morphed into a budding new relationship and it added a lot of excitement to my otherwise boring student life.

I introduced her to my extended family that I lived with in Lagos and she was loved by everyone. I knew that I had found something very special. After three incredible months, I completed my internship and returned to my University in another city hours away. We kept in touch by letters, periodic phone calls (sometimes with pay phones, no cellphones at the time!) and saw each other again on my occasional visits to Lagos. Ifreke ultimately completed her course and became proficient in computer use, a necessity for her upcoming immigration to the United States...

August 4, 2000.. a day I would never forget. Ifreke was leaving Nigeria to the United States to begin a new life there with her family. I was not prepared for the void it would leave in my life. With the love we had for each other, we parted with promises to stay in touch and keep the flame of our young love burning, until we can meet again...

... but distance, time and life eventually took a toll on us and we broke up after several months. It brought great pain and sadness to my youthful heart. I held onto memories of our love for comfort and continued to hope that we may someday reunite. We subsequently both moved on with our lives and had little to no contact for some time. Then Facebook happened...

FROM IFREKE:

From 2006 - December 2016, indeed thanks to Facebook we began communicating again albeit sparsely about once or twice a year. We were both involved with other people and busy with school or work but exchanged a few messages periodically. I learned that he had moved to London, England in 2006, completed a Masters in Information Technology and working at an energy firm Orsted. I shared about the stresses of my long journey to a career in medicine and he was ever the caring gentleman I knew. Little did we know what the future had in store for us...

On New Year's Day 2017, I received a Happy New Year message from Obi, as he had done every year since Facebook started. This time, we both happened to be single at the same time. Then came February 14, and I got a lovely Happy Valentine's Day message. Just like that, we were talking again and it was a breath of fresh air given our history.

These chats soon led to deeper conversations that revealed that he was not over me! :) We reminisced about our time together during our youthful days in Nigeria and rekindled our friendship. We realized that we still had a lot of love for each other and within a few months, I was on my way to London.. we saw each other again after 17 years! It was quite a happy moment for us! We got back together shortly after and found ourselves reopen the chapter we had left behind, this time as two mature adults learning more about each other. We have shared good and bad times, including a period of grief after Obi's father passed away in September 2017, just few months after we reunited. Through it all, we found support and strength with each other. On March 5, 2019, Obi proposed and I said YES!

Our love story has spanned two decades from 1999 - 2019 and three continents, Africa, North America and Europe. It has not been easy but we have made it here and are looking forward to creating a great life together. We have enjoyed a lot of wonderful experiences together such as traveling, outdoor activities, spending time with family, friends and my cute little dog Lily.

http://www.ifreke-obi.com/

WEDDING DAY:

Ifie and Obi were simply gorgeous together on their wedding day and even when the weather was not in their favor, their love and happiness together outshined any darkness! The wedding day started off at the Opal Sands where the pair got ready. They got to see each other during first look and they couldn’t be happier to see each other again. Although the ceremony changed locations, this was okay to them and they were just happy to be able to say their I-Do’s. It was definitely a beautiful moment when they shared each other’s vows. Once reception started, the fun began and all they did all night was laugh, have fun and dance with each together! It was truly a day full of surprises but they were simply at peace within each other’s arms!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Liana + Mike Step Into The Limelight | Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa | Clearwater, FL

October 30, 2019

Liana and Mike had an amazing wedding at the beautiful Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa. I had the privilege of meeting this lovely couple a few months prior when we took engagement photos at Sandy Beach. They were so much fun and so lively together, it truly was a great time for all of us! The wedding day finally arrived and both Mike and Liana along with their friends and family were more than excited for the big day. Mike and Liana said their I-Do’s on the terrace which overlooked the water. The weather was PERFECT and their ceremony space was beautifully decorated with white chairs, floral arrangements at the front and on the chairs - classic and elegant!

The reception that followed was just as beautiful with purple up-lit walls, white roses and green foliage center pieces and a cake which had two seahorse right at the top to give it just the right amount of ocean flair. To end the night full of happy moments, the couple had a nice streamer sendoff with all their guests surrounding them. It was pretty neat and a night to remember.

Congratulations to the newlyweds!!!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Alexa Rodriguez

Amy + Richard | Step Into The Limelight | Armature Works | Tampa, FL

August 1, 2019

Amy and Richard got Married at the beautifully modern and rustic venue, Armature Works. During their wedding process, they both decided they wanted something just a little different than the high glamour, majestic setting. They wanted something that had a sense of high energy with the right amount of edginess. This venue was just that! This gorgeous couple started their day getting ready with their closest family and friends. Amy wore a beautiful custom gown that had lace details all around and was paired with a very fine and light vail. She walked down the aisle so confidently and with the biggest smile as she saw Richard standing there waiting for her. It was the sweetest moment of all! Love and laughed exuded out of this very short and sweet ceremony. and once the couple said their I-Do’s, they accompanied their friends and family to a reception dinner up on the second floor. White Floral, candles and custom wood names were placed on the tables for their guest’s enjoyment. Each table, was unique and with it’s own little touch of Amy’s detailed eye, perfectly selected to give all of us the wow-factor. It was such an amazing time with the two of them, I wish them the best of the best!

Lead Photographer | Carlos Rello
Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld

Rachel + Anthony Step Into The Limelight | The Birchwood | St. Petersburg, FL

April 3, 2019

I don’t think we ever danced so much at a wedding before! We could not stand still. The room was so alive and filled with JOY, it was contagious!
That’s how the whole day was for these two. They beamed happiness!
Rachel & Anthony dated for 7 years before tying the knot in front of close friends and family. They enjoy cooking and traveling (always in style).
St. Paul's Catholic Church is a particularly meaningful location for Rachel as she attended elementary + middle school there and now Rachel got to marry the love of her life where so many other beautiful memories took place. Rachel loves Anthony's big heart for people and she admires his generosity and kindness. Rachel is more of a reserved gal who finds pure contentment in being genuine and loving towards others.
Rachel & Anthony’s wedding day was the epiphany of classic elegance meeting “the need to party!” Their guests enjoyed a night of dancing surrounded by glamour and long-lasting memories at the never disappointing Birchwood in downtown St. Pete.
Rachel & Anthony, we know you both will enjoy life. We wish you both ALL the dancing and “amazing culinary” life can possibly bring.

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Kara Lerchenfeld