Last night was one of my personal favorite annual events because it’s so crazy, fun, and by far the best reason is that it’s a fundraiser to benefit the culinary school at Metropolitan Ministries. This was the 5th year for the Tampa Bay Food Fight, this year hosted at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino and Hotel. This event brings together all the best restaurants both both side of the bay and the best of the best battle it out for team Tampa and Team St. Pete. Team Tampa was led by captain Chef Taro Larrea, who is Executive Chef and partner at Eddie V’s Tampa. Team St. Pete was led by captain Chef Joshua Breen - Annata Wine Bar.

What could be a cooler setting for a sweet 16 than a rooftop in Tampa? It’s safe to say Lexi agreed! She was joined by her family and friends as she celebrated her milestone birthday at Armature Works’ Rooftop 220. The venue is highlighted by a downstairs public market, industrial style, and indoor-outdoor spaces, plus the views of the city, especially when it glows at night, cannot be beat.

I was thinking about the most asked question from our couples and it is “how much time do I need?” That my friend is kind of a loaded question but can be answered very easily with these 3 questions below:

All the people who plan the events actually do get together and have their own events! This month was a joint meeting of 2 of my favorite groups to attend in the Tampa Area - Association of Bridal Consultations (ABC) and National Association of Catering Executives (NACE).

Lauren and Zach are expecting a little girl arriving in November!! They wanted a pretty, outdoorsy location and Lake Park is one of my favorite hidden gems. Lauren had 2 dresses picked out and the blue looks stunning with all the greenery in the background and with Zach’s outfit.

Tiffania & Laurence's intimate wedding of 13 guests was hosted at the First United Methodist Church Dunedin, with a reception at the Fenway Hotel following their nuptials. Tiffania is a pastor, as are both of her parents. Her dad officiated a beautiful ceremony, which was incredible, as a photographer, to be able to capture!

We love a unique wedding venue, and the Yacht Starship sure delivers! There is something so quintessentially Clearwater about a wedding on the water and you can’t get much closer than a wedding on a yacht!

Lauren and Ralphie’s entire Don Cesar Beach Resort wedding is exactly what it looks like when 2 amazing families come together to celebrate 2 people becoming man and wife! They chose the #pinkpalace to get married and what better main color to have than pink?!!! Honestly, I could write a book about all the amazing moments that are a part of their story but I’ll try and keep it short so you can look at all the prettiness.