Stacy and Josh are each a part of long time Florida families, so a Florida inspired Ybor wedding only made sense for them. Florida elements, like fiddler crab claws and oyster shells, were interspersed with personal touches found everywhere from the bride wearing her mothers veil, to old family wedding photos set amongst displays of sweets. For a final show of appreciation to old Tampa, a dominos table was set up in The Italian Club, as a nod to the venue's history and the spirit of Tampa.
The couple looked elated post ceremony, as they posed in the heart of Ybor.
How gorgeous was the bride's one shoulder mermaid style gown!?
As a sweet tribute the bride wore her mother's veil, and displayed a photo of mom wearing it on her special day.
To create a lifelong keepsake out of her bridal heels, the bride had each of her bridesmaids sign the bottom.
The wedding party looking sharp in shades of grey with bright pops of sunshine yellow in bouquets and boutonnieres.
The groom's simple ivory gardenia bloom boutonniere was dressed up with metallic accents.
The groomsmen had a little more flair in their boutonnieres, with bright yellow crespedia accented with metallic fiddler crab claws.
The bride carried a gorgeous ivory bouquet of hydrangea, roses, and gardenia.
The sweetest little flower girl led the way for the bride at the Hyde Park Presbyterian Church.
A cake pop escort card display, in the couple's wedding colors, was dressed up with cute signage and family wedding photos.
Cake pops served as escort cards, and no one is going to pass up a cake pop so it was guaranteed every guest would find their seat!
Menu cards in coordinating shades of grey were tucked into sunshine yellow napkins at each place setting.
Amidst the grey and yellow color scheme were centerpieces with ivory blooms, little pops of hot pink, and metallic oyster shells!
As a unique way to display the table numbers of Tampa street signs, the cards were hung from the backs of chairs.
The couple made their entrance down the steps of The Italian Club.
An adorable sign, in the coordinating wedding colors, lead guests to the cigar bar.
Vintage cigar boxes displayed cigars for guests during cocktail hour.
The wedding party were dressed up in metallic silver and grey, with pops of hot pink in the bridesmaids shoes and yellow in the groomsmen's ties and boutonnieres.
Southern comfort food, like chicken and waffles, were served at the reception.
A four tiered ivory confection was crafted for the couple, with intricate piping details which varied by each layer.
Peeps and a clever sign made an easy but adorable favor display!
A sparkler sendoff on the streets of ybor was the perfect ending to this night!
The amazing team who took part in bringing this wedding together:
Ceremony: Hyde Park Presbyterian Church
Venue: The Italian Club
Photographer: Life Writing Photography
Stationary: Paper Players
Floral and Decor: MMD Events
Cake: A Piece of Cake
Caterer: Catering by the Family
Linens: Connie Duglin Linens
DJ: Breezin Entertainment
Chair Rentals: Signature Events
Photo Booth: Shutterbooth