Idea Room: Linens by the Sea

Details, color, and texture are really helps to create the uniqueness and atmosphere of a wedding. It seems like many of the brides I talk to really want something that is going to stand out and be different from what they have seen before.  I recently captured different table scapes for Linens by the Sea. I was really amazed at what the combination of colors and fabrics can create. Here's some of my favorites!!  Florals were by Events in Bloom and venue was the Lange Farm.

Tampa Chamber 2009 SBOY Awards

The Tampa Chamber is such a great resource for small business, whether it's marketing, networking, mentorship you name it and they are there to help. They are one of the first groups I got involved with when we moved to Tampa and it has been an amazing group to be a part of! Their biggest event of the year is the Small Business Awards, which highlight the impact of small business and celebrate the best of Tampa. The theme was rock and roll, and it kicked off with an electric guitar and the National Anthem. There were over 900 people in attendance in the Tampa Convention Center. Small businesses are really important to Tampa's economy so it was really interesting to hear the background and values around each of the companies that were nominated. There are 3 categories ranging from 5-250 employees and also Outstanding Leader of the year.  At the bottom you'll see all the nominees and some sneaks of what the event looked like.  The online gallery is at www.pictage.com/726510  

Lighting and Ambiance- Grand Events

Entertainment - DJ by CJ

Floral Arrangements -Apple Blossoms

Leah + Derek e-session!

Here's a few sneaks of Leah and Derek! We had some great lighting Leah had some really fun shoes one. Thankfully there was a huge fan at UT it was soooooo hot! Their online gallery will be at www.pictage.com/643872

Email Love:-)

Here's some more love from Karin and Brian. This seriously makes my day:-)

"Hi Carrie.......WOW......what a surprise to get these so fast. They look great.......very, very nice work you did.
I'm calling Karin at work right now to tell her to get on your site........she will be very excited.
Karin & I were talking after you had left, and we defiantly picked the right photographer. It was nice to hang out with you and get to know you better. Karin said yesterday that the Engagement photo shoot was the best time she has had so far within the whole wedding planning and stuff & stuff.
Thanks again for a great Sunday."

- Brian

Email Love!!!

Short and sweet, these kind of emails make my day so sometimes I have to share:-) 

"Yay!!! So glad you like them, I was really happy with how they turned out, you guys are awesome!"

- Jessica Schroeder

Real Wedding: Joan + Martin in St. Pete

Last weekend Joan and Martin got married and celebrated with their closest friends and family. It was a sweet and intimate affair with red roses and ivory accents. Here's a few sneaks!! Congrats!!! Their online gallery will be at www.pictage.com/692497

Chapel: Weddings on the Water
Venue and Catering: Orange Blossom
Florals: Potting Shed
Cake: Cakes by Carolynn
Entertainment: Grant Hemond

Brian + Karin Engagement Sneaks!

Nothing but fun with these 2! Brian definitely enjoyed this one, I think he missed his calling in life:-) We ended this one hanging out at King Corona, before I knew it we had been there for 2 hours! Karen filled me in a little surprise she has for Brian at the wedding but it's a secret until 11/13/09!!  Here's few of them in action, the rest will be at www.pictage.com/616766