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

NACE Steps Into The Limelight | Tampa Yacht & Country Club | Tampa, FL

Limelight Photography finding our SIZZLE  at Tampa Bay NACE!!! 

We had the pleasure of hearing from powerful leaders who make an impact in the wedding industry and beyond.

We heard from Brooke Palmer Kuhl who is the President of r.s.b.p Events + PR. Brooke is the creative mastermind behind r.s.b.p Events + PR, she handles high profile clients, public relation efforts and foundation events for professional athletes and celebrities. Her repertoire also includes planning high-end weddings and private events.

We also heard from Brad Oleshansky, Founder of The Motor Enclave. Brad spent the first 12+ years of his career as an entertainment attorney in Los Angeles. In 2014, Brad conceived and built the M1 Concourse and is a two-time winner of the prestigious Ernest & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

Tracy Vessillo was also on the panel. Tracy is the President of Puff ‘n Stuff Caterring. With 30 years of experience in the catering and hospitality industry.

Kelly Rogers served as the General Manager for Reeves Import Motorcars and is now the Customer Experience Director for the Morgan Brand.

David Kahn os the owner of Bespoke & Co., and has been in the apparel business since 1978. While attending college in Keene, NH, David worked in a specialty clothing store where he learned every aspect of the clothing business and began to hone his skills and expand his knowledge of the fashion industry.

It was truly an honor to be a part of this month’s NACE meeting and be able to learn even more about the “behind the scenes” of different businesses alongside our fellow wedding vendors.

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos

Location | Tampa Yacht & Country Club

Jessica + Joe Step Into The Limelight | Dunedin, FL

Jessica and Joe have known each other since the sixth grade! This couple is especially dear to me as we all graduated from Dunedin Middle School and Dunedin High School. Go Falcons! 

Jessica’s son Corey and their Golden Retriever Tebow joined us on this beautiful summer day! We began our session at Flanagan’s in Downtown Dunedin - so appropriate because this is where they had their first date on St Patrick’s Day five years ago! They love the outdoors and Dunedin Causeway was the perfect place to end with a sunset session! 

Congratulations Jessica and Joe! We cannot wait for your wedding in February at Urban Stillhouse! 

Lead Photographer | Rebecca Zoumberos
Planner | Michelle Gaebel

Rylie + Parker Step Into The Limelight | Don CeSar | St. Petersburg, FL

SHE SAID YES ! It started when Parker and Rylie meet five years ago while attending college After seeing her Parker knew she was the one!  Fast forward to now, Parker wanted to surprise Rylie with his proposal on their trip to Clearwater After carefully planning, Parker and Rylie’s Mom Lynda put their plan into action as they told Rylie they were going to visit the bar as they wanted some refreshments after checking into the Don Cesar. Unknowingly to Rylie, Parker and both of their families were setting up the path of flowers that were leading her to Parker down on one knee.  She was surprised! Both families cheered on as Rylie said yes to Parker! We congratulate these two on there Engagement and wish them a marriage full of love and good times! 

Lead Photographer | Steven McCarthy
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Debra + Richard Step Into The Limelight | Don CeSar | St. Petersburg, FL

Debra and Richard have known each other for a while first meeting twenty years ago and started there love story seven years ago. Debra and Richard were head over heels for each other and decide to tie the knot at a Pittsburgh pirates game on the forth of July surrounded by cheering crowds and beautiful fireworks. After thatThey decided that they should get married for their families to meet. Their vision was to have the perfect wedding with the chance for both families to get to know and meet each other. It was a beautiful site to see as both families came together to celebrate the marriage of Debra and Richard and to celebrate the two families to become one. After a beautiful ceremony on the steps of the Don Cesar the two Families danced the night away as they ended the night watching the two newly weds take their beautiful sunset session. Congratulation to the Mr. &Mrs. as we wish them a long and happy marriage!

Lead Photographer | Steven McCarthy
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz

Bridesmaid Dresses | Boca Bridal
Cake | Don CeSar
Caterer | Don CeSar
Ceremony Site | Don CeSar
DJ | Grant Hemond & Associates
Florist | Lou’s Seaside Florist
Hair Stylist | Destiny & Light
Invitations | Minted
Make-up Artist | Destiny & Light
Officiant | Sensational Ceremonies | Rev. Rick Lackore
Reception Venue | Don CeSar
Wedding Gown | Boca Bridal