This week on the blog is a super short and sweet one because life is crazy right now! Nick and I got us a new cocker spaniel puppy, Tito, who is basically the equivalent to someone who had too much Tito's {vodka} - aka, he's CRAZY but we love his cute and crazy self. Also, I've been revamping my website and planning out some new content because I have an event expo booth that my girl Jess and I are sharing - it's coming up quicker than I thought and I want to be sure to deliver the best information and services to all my couples! {If you want to go, tickets are only 5 bucks - which is a steal! Find out more info here.} So let's get to this pretty little post, shall we?
When it comes to planning probably the most important day in your life, you may want some help, right? Not just any help, but the best help you can possibly get! Have no fear as I have compiled a list of lovely people that I have come to know through my Tuesday's Together group {the group that I'm obsessed with if you follow me on instagram} or who I have done direct business with!
Be sure to look on my website at my Vendors I Love page - it also has all of this info and other goodies!
xoxo,
Christie
Wedding Planners
The Apostolic Wife Angelina Colhouer
As a Florida based wedding designer and consultant, Angelina is dedicated to luxurious and intricate detail. Her company services the Tampa Bay Area, Orlando, Miami, and they also travel. They fully believe that the event of your dreams can come true.
They offer everything from full service luxury wedding planning to corporate event consulting.
Alexa Kritis
Alexa has spent her whole career in the wedding industry. Her well rounded knowledge of all aspects within the planning process- venue selection, floral, photography, bridal attire and stationery design, lead to the creation of Long Aisle. To Alexa, luxury is an experience and a lifestyle—two elements she brings to her business and carries through in her every day life.
Stacey Price
Stacey started this dream of hers to own her own business after years of planning events at some of the finest venues in Tampa Bay - The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota and the Renaissance Vinoy. She loves design and being creative, but she is also an organized girl that loves a list.
Florists
Elaina Scronce
A native of North Carolina, Elaina moved from Charlotte to St. Petersburg with her husband and dog in 2013. Elaina brings with her a background in both interior design and event planning, and values the importance of personal touches and an attention to detail.
At Cotton & Magnolia, Elaina marries her roots in Southern hospitality with a love for flowers to create natural, garden-style boutique floral designs. Her designs offer an updated, sophisticated look that is eclectic and textural.
Photographers
Jessica Dieckhaus
Jessica is a passionate photographer based out of sunny Tampa, FL who will travel worldwide for her couples! She hopes to create change in the photography industry by providing a luxury experience that you won’t find elsewhere.
P.S. - Jess and I are teaming up for the Tampa Bay Bridal Expo in St. Pete on October 7th!
Samantha Webber
Samantha is a Central Florida & Tampa Wedding Photographer for brides who are looking for natural and joyful images (and a whole lot of fun)! She loves traveling around the world, eating ice cream, sitting by the water, & exploring new cities.
Shannon + Brandon Dewitt
This wife and husband duo has a romantic, fun, and editorial photography style. They are OBSESSED with documenting couples in LOVE, whether that be in Florida, another state, or Worldwide!
Shauna + Jordon Cooney
This wife and husband duo are photographers and best friends who are obsessed with pizza, craft beer, and halo top ice cream. Shauna, who had never seen The Office before Jordon, binge watched the whole series in a matter of months, and it's safe to say that watching Jim and Pam fall in love over and over while eating popcorn is one of their favorite ways to spend evenings together.
Elina Levy
Elina is a Tampa Bay Area all occasion photographer, specializing in natural light, lifestyle photography.
Val Sercu
Val is a passionate photographer who loves COLOR! She also loves facial expressions, VIBRANCY and EMOTION! She strives to CELEBRATE EVERYTHING in this beautiful LIFE - hence the name, Celebrate Everything!
Joy Hmielewski
Joy is a wedding and elopement photographer serving Tampa FL, Atlanta GA, and destination. She captures the modern romance of couples happy and in love.
Alicia Pesco
Alicia is a Florida based photographer who wants nothing more than for you to feel comfortable and enjoy each and every moment on your wedding day. She believes every couple is beautiful, unique, and inspiring in their own way. Her style will always be tailored specifically to you, your day, and your individual personality.
Andrew Do
Currently residing in Tampa, FL, Andrew books weddings in Naples, Tampa, and Orlando and is available to travel worldwide! He always had a vision of being a photographer one day and had an opportunity to photograph a friend's wedding in 2011. Since then, capturing moments and being able to tell a story with photos is something that he absolutely loves!
P.S. - He was my wedding day photographer!!
Marianna McCombs
Marianna truly believe that there is beauty in every living thing and she strives to find that in your pictures. She is passionate about documenting your memories in the best way possible! When she's not behind the camera, she is cuddled on the couch with my sweet husband, their pup, Mosby, & a cute mug (probably from Target) or singing out loud in the car on another road-trip!
Storme Mendez
The Camera Crew is a family owned and operated business. They strive to offer professional photography for those wanting to capture life's special moments. They feel that quality pictures are invaluable and timeless and should be enjoyed by all. Clients are their priority, and we work diligently to make sure all client needs are met. They take pride in their photographs and are confidant that you will be satisfied with your experience.
Jessie and Pavel Stehlik
This wife + husband duo are Florida based photographers who are passionate about their craft! The method behind their photographic madness is an exceedingly simple one: mutual trust, their client’s confidence in their abilities, and the freedom their clients feel to be themselves in front of the camera.
Event Decor
Lauren Atwaters
Ten23 Designs specializes in custom & personalized decals for home decor, custom wedding and event decor and business & event branding. Custom touches include: Decals, custom rubber stamps, wooden monograms, graphic design, cake toppers, wooden signage, acrylic signage, table numbers, table signs, centerpiece enhancements and more.
Event Space
Clearwater, Florida
They have 2400 sq ft of blank canvas space ready for you to come celebrate in!
Bushnell, Florida
Escape to the Country and get together with loved ones at our timeless white shiplap barn, complete with a touch of southern elegance and rustic charm. The timeless white shiplap barn sits on 10 acres in charming Bushnell, Florida.