A Perfect Match: Nashali & Bryan’s Dreamy Elopement in St. Pete!
Hey everyone! Get ready to hear about a super sweet elopement story that just happened right here in the Tampa Bay Area. Nashali and Bryan recently moved to sunny Florida, and they knew they wanted to tie the knot in a small, special way. So, they reached out to Intimate Weddings of Tampa, and we were thrilled to help them plan their perfect wedding day at the beautiful Gizella Kopsick Arboretum.
Finding the Perfect Spot: Gizella Kopsick Arboretum
If you haven’t heard of it, the Gizella Kopsick Arboretum is a hidden gem located in St. Petersburg’s North Shore Park. It’s right on the sparkling shores of Tampa Bay, and super close to the fun downtown area. Imagine this: what used to be a miniature golf course is now a gorgeous two-acre paradise! This unique wedding venue is filled with over 500 palm trees and cycads from all over the world – it’s like stepping into a tropical wonderland. There’s a charming gazebo, cozy benches for chatting, and winding red brick paths that make for the most picturesque wedding photos. It was absolutely the ideal spot for Nashali and Bryan’s intimate ceremony.
A Ceremony Full of Love and Meaning
Nashali and Bryan’s custom wedding ceremony was truly beautiful and touching. With just their parents there to witness, it was a moment filled with so much love. They included the Blessing of the Hands, which is a lovely way to show connection and support, and shared meaningful readings from the Bible – Psalm 91 and 1 John 4:7-12. These readings really added a special, heartfelt touch to their wedding vows.
Afterward, the couple shared their own personal wedding vows, promising forever to each other. They then exchanged rings, a symbol of their endless love, and were finally pronounced husband and wife by the wonderful Rev Rick Lackore with Sensational Ceremonies. You could just feel the happiness radiating from them!
Capturing the Beauty
No dream wedding is complete without gorgeous flowers! Iza’s Flowers crafted the most beautiful arrangements for Nashali and Bryan, adding the perfect touch of natural elegance to their ceremony. And we have to give a huge shout-out to Tammy with True Love Photography for capturing such a stunning picture of the couple during their ceremony. It perfectly shows the magic of their special day!
We couldn’t be happier for Nashali and Bryan Sutton! Their journey to getting married in the Tampa Bay Area was truly unique and filled with so much love. Wishing the new Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Sutton a lifetime of happiness, adventure, and beautiful moments together!