Nicole + Brian Jr. Step Into The Limelight | Postcard Inn | St. Petersburg, FL

a little about Nicole & Brian ❤︎

How/when did you meet each other: Seven years ago, it all started with a beer *literally* and a shot of Jamo. He was a happy hour reg at my bar and I can honestly say I remember the first day Sue (the AM bartender) transferred me his tab.Those blue eyes pulled me right in. Not to mention how handsome he is/was. I definitely “chased” him, the girls i worked with at the time knew and would always come tell me when “my boyfriend” was at the outside bar, so naturally I’d have to hop out there and do a lap and say whats up. ;) 

How did he propose: 11/11/2018- we were getting ready to leave for Tampa to see a BUCCs game.We were at our apartment, JUST US. He was being off- I remember questioning 'Why are you being so weird and nice to me right now?!’ And next thing I knew, he was rambling and I could tell he was beyond nervous, so I figured out what was going on.. He knows I NEVER would've liked anything in front of a bunch of people and he surprised me! I'd say he fricken nailed it, and he could NOT have done better at choosing the most perfect ring, that was exactly what I didn't know I always wanted. 

What do you love about each other: He’s my doer, the “rock/rational” one- I keep him/us organized and day to day schedules/bills “locked-in” He truly does make me feel like I am the only woman he sees <3 and is in fact,“My favorite” <3 

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together: hanging/drinking with friends and fam.Watching football- EAGLES BABY! Brian is a BUCCS fan- we’ve watched each of our teams win a Superbowl together!! We 

spend A LOT of time hanging/playing with our nephews (Ben&J.J) Watching Criminal Minds and countless other TV shows. 

Pre-Covid- I suppose you could say we enjoyed traveling. B/w weddings, beach parties & bridal AND baby showers. From late 2016-2019 we made MULTIPLE trips to NJ (quite a few in which we drove) Costa Rica, Maryland, Kentucky, and Tampa.We were NON-STOP & always had the next adventure planned. 

Describe the overall story for your wedding:The wait… Has felt wayyyy tooo long- especially with COVID and having to postpone.We kept 11/11 as our date, because it was the date that Brian proposed and once we decided to “roll with it”, we were sticking to it! I also previously looked into the meaning behind 11/11 - 11:11 - and to summarize some of the answers I came across - A perfect moment to start a new chapter in your life. A moment when you need to make huge, life-changing decisions and be fearless. A great time to embrace unique qualities- individuality. JUST DO YOU! You are being sent the energy of wisdom and positivity. 

Inspiration for your wedding location and theme: The first time Brian took me out of my comfort zone, early on in our relationship, he swept me away to St Pete to meet his friends (Best man, Ryan included) he brought me to PCI- 99% of our beach trips over the past 7 years have been to PCI.Typically we’d hang at the beach bar/on the beach and wait to watch the sunset and then head home. So, one day- after we were engaged and sitting at the beach bar at PCI - we had a moment and said ‘Why don’t we just get married here?!’ and have been planning our garden ceremony, beach(ish) wedding ever since. 

Nicole & Brian’s day was absolutely perfection… it was beachy, casual and mostly fun! We loved getting to know these two and their families, we wish Nicole & Brian ALL that is good. Congratulations!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Caterer | Postcard Inn
Ceremony Site | Postcard Inn
DJ | Breezin’ | Eric
Event Planner | Breezin’ | Jessie
Florist | Sharen’s Flowers 
Hair Stylist | Summer Posey 
Invitations | Zola & VistaPrint 
Make-up Artist | Summer Posey 
Reception Venue | Postcard Inn
Wedding Gown | Calvet Couture 

Marigrace + Usman Step Into The Limelight | | The Don CeSar | St. Petersburg Beach, FL

A little bit of Pakistan 🇵🇰 meets USA🇺🇸!

Marigrace and Usman met in NYC on the worst first date of all time lol! They went to get dinner, got lost on the subway, and by the time they got to the restaurant, they were out of the lamb! But, they talked for 5 hours about everything from global politics to taxi cabs! After that date Marigrace knew he was the one! I love the way they can turn anything into an adventure and they make each other laugh! They are always playing jokes!

Usman proposed at the Don CeSar, on NYE in 2019. Marigrace’s family was there and he was so nervous! Marigrace love’s Usman’s kindness and ability to calm her down. He’s so patient, and always keeps her from going too far into “crazy town” lol. Usman loves her confidence, and ability to adapt to situations and make them fun and easy. 

Together they enjoy doing anything adventurous. They will always take a fun outdoor activity! MG taught Usman how to swim so that they could go on animal adventures that involved swimming. They also love exploring the city together and finding our hidden spots! 

Their wedding was relaxed and casual. Like this sweet couple, it was fun and easy! All of their guests were able to let loose and groove to the Desi music under their favorite backdrop in the world…Pass-A-Grille Beach! Marigrace’s grandparents live right down the street and she spent every school vacation at the Don CeSar since she was one year old! Their Boho chic, wedding had the perfect touch of Desi culture. The evening was comfortable, relaxed, fun and sentimental. 

The beach was the theme. They love this beach and it means so much to Marigrace especially, having grown up coming there since she was a kid. 

They are the first non-arranged marriage in Usman’s family, ever! They included some fun cultural mixing. All of the groomsmen wore Pakistani clothing and all of the bridesmaids wore American clothing. When the bride walked down the aisle, the vows in the ceremony, and the entrance in the Desi clothes for the bride for the reception were a few of the great highlights of the day!

They were not really obsessed with the details. They love the beach, and each other. And and that was their favorite part, having each other, and all of the people that they love together in their favorite place. 

Limelight Photography Luxury Collection Lead Photographers | Rebecca + Michael Zoumberos

Bridesmaid Dresses |  Azazie
Cake |  The Don CeSar
Ceremony Music | Bella Musica - String Quartet 
Ceremony Site | The Don CeSar
Cocktail, & Reception Entertainment | Total Entertainment by Matt Winter
Event Planner | Parties A' La Carte
Florist | Bruce Wayne Florals
Hair Stylist | Michele Renee The Studio
Invitations | Zola
Make-up Artist | Michele Renee The Studio
Photo Booth | Bash Booths
Reception Venue | The Don CeSar
Rentals | Kate Ryan Event Rentals
Ring | 1878 engagement ring 💍 Marigrace hunted with her BFF Sara to find this stunning Victorian floral setting ring with diamonds in Ohio
Wedding Gown | Philly Bride 

Caitlin + Peter Step Into The Limelight | Christ the King Catholic Church + The Tampa Club | Tampa, FL

A modern day love story, Caitlin and Peter met by swiping right on Hinge. Funny enough, they both “swiped right” on the right person because here we are three days later! On their first date, they didn’t order for three hours because they could not stop talking to each other.

On 6/27/2020, Peter and Caitlin went to a party hosted by Peter’s mom. They went out to the dock to watch sunset. Peter subtly mentioned that he wanted to marry her to which Caitlin reminded him that he had to get her father’s permission. Peter got down on one knee and said “I already did”. The party was actually a secret engagement party!

Caitlin and Peter love binging TV shows, going to trivia nights and just having fun with each other, even if they come from opposing colleges (FSU & UF).

Caitlin and Peter’s wedding day was filled with love and laughter. Tara and I both said that you could literally feel the love coming from everyone involved. From the Priest singing a custom theme song during the ceremony to Caitlin's dad giving one of the best Father of the Bride’s speeches we have ever heard, it was hard to not find a smile on everyone’s face. Congrats to the Bradys!

Lead Photographer | Audrey Clifford
Associate Photographer | Tara Zimmerman

Bridesmaid Dresses | Birdy Grey
Cake | Publix Catering
Caterer | The Tampa Club
Ceremony Site | Christ the King Catholic Church
DJ | Graingertainment
Florist | Northside Florist
Hair Stylist | Femme Akoi
Invitations | Zola
Make-upArtist | Femme Akoi
Reception Venue | The Tampa Club
Videographer | Rod Baker Video

Missy + Cameron Step Into The Limelight | TradeWinds Resort | St. Petersburg, FL

Missy & Cameron’s LOVE story:

How/when did you meet each other:: Cameron and Missy do not agree on the timeline of how they met, but they can agree that they are so happy they did! Cameron claims dancing in a large group of people at a wedding counts, but Missy does not. Cameron was covered in poison ivy and refused to introduce himself. After a few weeks, Missy was swiping away on a dating app and came across Cameron. Turns out he "accidentally" super liked her, and she decided to give him a chance. After a year and a half of a long distance relationship, Cameron and Missy decided to move into their new home in Mt. Airy, Maryland to start their lives together. 

How did he propose:: We always visit Cameron's parents in Florida during our winter break and his aunt and uncle had just bought a condo in Clearwater, FL. Cameron and his sister came up with the brilliant idea to drive down to Clearwater to see the new condo and also explore the beach. The whole drive down threatened rain and Cam and Nicole kept going back and forth on what we should do first: eat lunch or visit the beach. I didn't care either way. Meanwhile, Cameron is sweating through his shirt and I was still clueless. We arrive in Clearwater and the day is beautiful so we decided to walk along the beach first. As we approach the beach, Cam and Nicole are complaining about how crowded the beach is. For me, it was like 10 people max, that is not crowded in my opinion, I was thinking they are crazy. So, we start walking along the beach and Cameron stops walking at one point. I stop too, thinking we might take a picture here and I'm just staring off at the gulf. I turn around and Cameron has a ring box and is getting down on one knee. Once I see him I shout, "No, what are you doing?!" This of course confuses him as I shouted "no". He still manages to ask me to marry him and at this point I'm crying and can't speak. I walk to him and kiss him, still haven't said "yes", until he finally asks, "so, is that a yes?" and I manage to nod my head and give him a shaky, "yes!" 

What do you love about each other:: Cameron is my person. After our first date, I knew he was someone I could see myself with. We spent 5+ hours just sitting at the bar talking and it was so easy. I had never felt more comfortable on a first date in my life. He allows me to be myself and he brings out the best in me. He can read me so easily and knows exactly what I need. He makes me feel safe, he makes me laugh, he makes me feel loved, he makes me happy. 

What I love the most about Missy is how we get along so well. Our personalities are a perfect match. We laugh and joke together as if we have known each other our whole lives. She's caring. She's loving. She make me want to be a better person. I am lucky to be able to spend the rest of my life with Missy, someone I love and care about so much. 

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together:: We love to explore new places, go for hikes with our dog (Koda), lay on the couch and watch Netflix, play Mario Party, hang out with friends. Cameron is trying to get me into golf, but after 3 years, I'm still not very good (to be fair I only really play when we visit Florida).

Oh how we LOVED meeting these two so much! They are both super laid back and so much fun! The made sure tp enjoy every single aspect of their day… this included enjoying some quality time with each guest and family member who attended. We loved seeing them take their time and go teach table to make sure to talk to everyone. We loved witnessing these two say their vows and just enjoy being together… congratulations to an amazing couple, we wish you both ALL the best!

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Felicia Randle

Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie
Cake | Cakes by Carolynn 
Caterer | TradeWinds Resort 
Ceremony Site | TradeWinds Resort
DJ | Expert Productions
Event Planner | Driftwood Wedding and Events
Florist | By the Bay
Hair Stylist | Kyle Lynn Weddings
Invitations | Zola
Make-up Artist | Kyle Lynn Weddings
Reception Venue | TradeWinds Resort
Wedding Gown | Serendipity 

Jezen + Reid Step Into The Limelight | Sandpearl Resort | Clearwater, FL

Jezen & Reid…

How did he propose:: He took me to take "photos" in Temecula. When we arrived, we went horseback riding at the Carter Estates. At the end of the ride, they took us to the look-out point, where he proposed. It was private with champagne, strawberries and a view. It was perfect. 

What do you love about each other:: We both knew on our first date that we were going to be our forever persons. Reid is a romantic and always puts us first. I have always felt like I was the most important thing to him. He said that he watched me for years before finding the right time to pursue me. He said my laugh is what caught his attention and knew that he wanted to get to know me. 

Interests/hobbies you enjoy doing together:: Going wine tasting in Temecula, working out and traveling. We love going out on dates with each other and we go out of town once a month to make sure we make time for ourselves. 

Describe the overall story for your wedding:: He is from Florida and really wanted his toes in the sand. Sunset was also the most important thing to him. We wanted it to be fun and informal in certain instances. I really wanted my family there so we are flying my whole family from California. So we made it a vacation, reunion and wedding, so that it was an experience to remember.

We just loved celebrating these two! We loved witnessing their love for each other and their families.
Cheers to an amazing couple, we wish you both ALL that is beautiful and good ❤︎

Lead Photographer | Dafne Spencer
Associate Photographer | Chloe Dennis 

Acoustic Guitar + Vocalist | Matt Winter Band 
Bridesmaid Dresses | Azazie 
Cake | Sandpearl Resort
Caterer | Sandpearl Resort
Ceremony Site | Sandpearl Resort
Decor | White Dance Floor + Draping | Matt Winter Band
DJ | Events Done Right Tampa Bay 
Event Planner | Days Remembered by ND | CJ
Florist | 2Birds Events
Hair Stylist | Bride | Ashlea Morris 
Hair Stylist | Bridesmaids | Femme Akoi 
Invitations | Zola
Make-up Artist | Bride | Ashlea Morris
Make-up Artist | Bridesmaids | Femme Akoi
Officiant | Sensational Ceremonies | Rev. Rick
Reception Venue | Sandpearl Resort 
Wedding Gown | Lovella Bridal | Ines Di Santo Dress