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I'm Ruth and I'm so happy you're here. This journal is about weddings, engagement sessions, planning tips, and travels. Stay a while and say hello!

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Inspiration for Luxury Armature Works Weddings in Tampa, FL

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Weddings

Armature Works is a premier waterfront venue in Tampa’s historic Heights District. This gorgeous venue offers an elegant blend of modern luxury and historic charm. Originally a streetcar storage facility from the early 20th century, Armature Works has been meticulously restored into a dynamic event space, perfect for luxury weddings. I love photographing wedding days […]

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Oxford Exchange Weddings: A Tampa Venue for Unforgettable Celebrations

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Weddings

When it comes to finding the perfect wedding venue in Tampa, the Oxford Exchange is a name that stands out for its sophistication, modern elegance, and unique charm. Brides who dream of a space that combines historic character with contemporary design will find that this venue offers everything needed for an unforgettable celebration. A Brief […]

bride and groom hold hands walking with wedding party on lawn at the Ritz Carlton Sarasota

How to Choose Your Wedding Venue in Tampa

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For Brides

Planning a wedding in Tampa, Florida, comes with a myriad of choices, especially when it comes to selecting the perfect wedding venue. With its beautiful beaches, vibrant cityscape, and charming historic sites, Tampa offers a diverse range of venues to suit any couple’s style and preferences. Whether you’re envisioning a beachfront ceremony, a garden wedding, […]

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Rusty Pelican Wedding in Tampa | Isabella & Mikhail

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Weddings

Congratulations, Isabella and Mikhail! This spring, Isabella and Mikhail celebrated the start of their marriage with a gorgeous Tampa wedding day. They held a beautiful and meaningful ceremony at their church before their super fun reception at Rusty Pelican in Tampa. Isabella and Mikhail’s celebration was a lot of fun – and I feel lucky […]

Armature Works Wedding in Tampa FL | Jen & Chris

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College sweethearts Jen and Chris are married! As Tampa transplants, they knew that they wanted to host their wedding day in a city that has been the location of their new life together. They chose the beautiful Armature Works for their Tampa wedding day – and it couldn’t have been any more breathtaking. With a […]

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The Hotel Zamora Wedding | Cassie & Daniel

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Weddings

Cassie and Daniel are married! They had the most beautiful and chic Hotel Zamora wedding day! Filled with elegant black and white details, I’m still obsessed with every aspect of their celebration. I can’t wait for you to see this gorgeous Tampa wedding at the Hotel Zamora. This incredible hotel is a beautiful option for […]

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Rusty Pelican Tampa Wedding | Yisel & Colin

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Weddings

I adore working with Yisel and Colin! I recently photographed them for their Hollis Garden wedding portraits and now, they’ve had their wedding reception! Yisel and Colin were married privately, but they knew that they’d still want to celebrate with their loved ones. So, they planned their Rusty Pelican Tampa wedding reception and it was […]

University of Tampa Engagement Photos | Courtney & Justin 

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Engagements

Courtney and Justin are engaged! After dating for 5 years, Justin popped the question and now they’re planning a Tampa wedding day. I had the joy of meeting up with Courntey and Justin for their University of Tampa engagement photos this year. We had a great time exploring this beautiful campus along the waterfront and […]

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Luxury Destination Wedding at Villa Balbiano on Lake Como

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Weddings

On a recent trip to Italy, I participated in a shoot styled to perfection by Janna Brown Design Co at Villa Balbiano in Lake Como, Italy. This stunning villa is one of the crown jewels of Italy that used to belong to Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio. Built in the 16th century, it’s now one of the […]

man and woman hug in archway during engagement photos at the Marisol in Tampa FL

Davis Island Engagement Session | Michael & Jessica 

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Engagements

I absolutely adored working with Michael and Jessica during their Tampa engagement session and getting to know them and their love story a bit more! We met up in Davis Island in Tampa to kick off their engagement session. I love the incredible architecture of this building and it was the perfect place for their […]

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