What if I told you that this Chic Venue Golden Palace wedding day all started when Murdock and Shawnita met through mutual friends over 15 years ago? Not interested in one another then, they probably would have never imagined that they would be saying their vows at the Chic Venue Golden Palace surrounded by family and friends all these years later. Murdock and Shawnita have a love story like none other, and their Tampa FL wedding was just as unique!
![Chic Venue Tampa Wedding with bride and groom walking away from the ceremony as they hold hands and smile together in their gold wedding attire](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-3195_websize.jpg)
![bride in a gold wedding dress kissing her groom at the Chic Venue Tampa Wedding venue as they stand in front of elegant marble statues](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-3305_websize.jpg)
Shawnita & Murdock
Their love story began with a tender friendship, and blossomed into a beautiful marriage! With a friendship of just over 15 years, the couple began dating right before Shawnita moved to Florida. Here’s how it went down!
Shawnita was looking into moving to Florida and asked Murdock to show her around. As they spent more time together they felt an undeniable connection, which led to their relationship taking a romantic turn! But Shawnita was still living states away, so their relationship had to be long distance for a time. However, Murdock couldn’t stand being so far from Shawnita, so he asked her to move in with him!
![engagement photos with man and woman sitting on a bridge together in a lush Florida garden with water flowing under them in a stream](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Shawnita-Murdock-Sunken-Gardens-Engagement-Session-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-1548_websize.jpg)
![engagement session in Tampa Florida, close up image of woman engagement ring as she holds onto a bouquet of pink florals](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Shawnita-Murdock-Sunken-Gardens-Engagement-Session-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-1565_websize.jpg)
![Tampa Florida engagement session with man and woman holding hands and walking over a bridge in a lush tropical garden](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Shawnita-Murdock-Sunken-Gardens-Engagement-Session-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-1453_websize.jpg)
When Shawnita moved into her new home it was decked out with rose petals, balloons, and welcome home signs! After living together for a year, creating memories and traveling around the world, the couple decided to host their families for Thanksgiving in Orlando.
On the day of Thanksgiving Murdock surprised Shawnita with a beautiful live musician to serenade her, and then the most romantic proposal. And of course she said yes! When talking about his proposal Murdock said, “yeah I did all that and I want diamonds in my wedding band, haha”. After 15 years of friendship, these two couldn’t wait to tie the knot!
![engagement photo with man and woman holding hands and walking away from the camera as they look back over their shoulders, captured by Tampa Bay wedding photographer](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Shawnita-Murdock-Sunken-Gardens-Engagement-Session-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-1893_websize.jpg)
Chic Venue Golden Palace Wedding in Tampa FL
Shawnita and Murdock decided to get married at Chic Venue in Tampa. This venue is over the top with luxury and detail! This vibrant space is perfect for an extreme luxury wedding. Featuring a luxurious ballroom, elegant chandeliers and unique furnishings. This Tampa wedding venue is designed for couples looking for an upscale and extravagant experience.
And the details of this wedding venue are not only in the indoor ballroom, but also flow into the outdoor ceremony space. With an ornate wedding arch and many classic roman-like statues, this is a stunning spot to say your vows while surrounded by your loved ones.
![gold and white wedding reception table and chairs at the Chic Venue](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-2417_websize.jpg)
![crystal chandelier detail shot in Tampa Florida wedding venue Chic Venue Tampa Wedding](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-2454_websize.jpg)
![Chic Venue Golden Palace reception with stunning gold and white color palette with a tall floral center piece on each table at the reception](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-2491_websize.jpg)
![Chic Venue in Tampa Florida with a golden palace ballroom reception space with gold chairs and tables with a large crystal chandelier](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-2552_websize.jpg)
Golden Wedding Color Palette
The Chic Venue Golden Palace is known for it’s bright gold accents that cover every detail of the space. Murdock and Shawnita leaned into this theme, and centered their color palette around gold. Gold was their main color while accents of white and light blue to compliment.
The bridal party best reflected these accent colors, as all the bridesmaids and groomsmen wore white with pops of blue. The groomsmen had small details of blue in their bowties, and the flower girls had blue flowers in their headbands. Then, the Maid of Honor and Best Lady wore light blue outfits that matched! It was such a unique twist from a traditional wedding color palette.
![bridal party at the golden palace at the Chic Venue in Tampa Florida with the color palette gold white and light blue](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-3775_websize.jpg)
![detail shots of brides earrings and rings at the Chic Venue Golden Palace](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-06465_websize.jpg)
![detail shot of bridals shoes and bouquet on a light blue background](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-06421_websize.jpg)
![wedding ring sitting on a gold ring box with light blue florals in the background for a Tampa Florida wedding venue](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-06473_websize.jpg)
![light blue bow ties with golden chains with a white suit for a groomsmen](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-07463_websize.jpg)
Bride & Groom
Shawnita and Murdock had super unique wedding attire for their big day at Chic Venue in Tampa. They chose traditional wedding attire with a little bit of flare that added to their wedding theme and colors. I absolutely love how all the little details they planned came together in their attire!
Gold Wedding Dress
Shawnita worm a stunning gold wedding dress! The Chic Venue Golden Palace is layered with gold accents and details, which made Shawnita’s wedding dress the perfect look for this particular Tampa wedding venue. The form fitting gown was elegantly dressed with lace and sequence, making it a completely one of a kind!
![golden wedding dress on bride as she poses at the chic venue in the golden palace ballroom in Tampa Florida wedding venue](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-3746_websize.jpg)
Black & Gold Groom’s Suit
Murdock worn a traditional black suit with some gold flare! With embroidered golden details and a gold chain holding the coat together, Murdock’s look was truly unparalleled. To match his suit coat he has black and gold Nikes, which really completed the outfit and brought together his look!
![detail shot of grooms nike shoes that are gold and black to match his wedding suit](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-07095_websize.jpg)
![grooms black suit coat with gold embroidery for a luxury wedding in Tampa Bay captured by best Tampa wedding photographer](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-3367_websize.jpg)
Meaningful Moments
Your wedding deserves to be filed with countless meaningful moments! Including family members, celebrating and commemorating. You can create a wedding unique to your story and incorporate everything that is meaningful to you!
In Loving Memory
The date of their wedding was significant in more than one way. Shawnita and Murdock chose to have their wedding on Murdock’s birthday, which is also his late father’s. Typically this day is full of sorrow and grief, but the couple wanted to turn that around with a day of celebration. To honor his father, the ceremony included a moment of silence in his memory and honor. Then to celebrate the birthday, the children in the ceremony released five balloons.
![bride and groom during their wedding ceremony holding hands at the wedding alter at the Chic Venue outdoor ceremony space](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-3029_websize.jpg)
![balloons flying off into the sky on a wedding day in Tampa Florida for a memorial of past loved ones who would not be in the wedding](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-06644_websize.jpg)
![bride ina gold lace and sequence gown holds onto her groom who is in a black and gold embroidered suit at the Chic Venue golden palace in Tampa Florida](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-3376_websize.jpg)
![bridal part holding onto gold and white star balloons for a loving memory moment during the wedding ceremony at the Chic Venue in Tampa](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-2990_websize.jpg)
Birthday Gift
As a wedding and birthday present, Shawnita gave Murdock a diamond wedding band! This was something that Murdock really wanted, which made the present even more meaningful to him. She also gifted his a charm of her father for Murdock to wear on his boutonniere throughout the wedding day.
![gold and white wedding at the golden palace ballroom with bride and groom embracing each other while holding hands and whispering in each others ears](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-06860_websize.jpg)
![luxury wedding at the Chic Venue in Tampa for an elegant gold and white wedding, with bride and groom holding hands and facing away from the camera as they turn to each other and kiss in front of a beautiful statue](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-3335_websize.jpg)
Murdock and Shawnita, thank you for letting me celebrate with you at the Chic Venue Golden Palace on your wedding day! It was such an honor to capture your wedding day. I wish you nothing but a lifetime of love and happiness!
![groom passioantely kissing his bride outside at their wedding venue in Tampa as the bride dips back](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-3414_websize.jpg)
![black and white image of bride and groom holding hands and walking through the outside of their wedding venue](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-06869_websize.jpg)
![bride and groom kissing each other at their wedding ceremony space at the Chic Venue](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2021/12/Chic-Venue-Wedding-Shawnita-Murdock-Ruth-Terrero-Photography-3382_websize.jpg)
Vendor List:
Venue: Chic Venue Golden Palace
Wedding officiant: Marry Me Mendez
Hair Artist: A Woman’s Worth Hair Studio
Bridesmaids dresses: David’s Bridal
Cake: The Cake Girl
Videographer: One Accord Productions
Entertainment: DJ Dezo
Photographer: Ruth Terrero Photography
![bride laughs during wedding ceremony on lawn at Chic Venue Golden Palace](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0918.jpg)
![bride holds bouquet of white and gold flowers](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0912.jpg)
![bride and groom hold ands during ceremony on lawn at Chic Venue Golden Palace](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0920.jpg)
![groom smirks at bride during wedding ceremony in Tampa FL](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0923.jpg)
![bride and groom jump over broom on red](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0919.jpg)
![bride in gold dress walks holding hands with groom in custom black suit at Chic Venue Golden Palace](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0909.jpg)
![couple runs across patio at Chic Venue Golden Palace in the rain](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0911.jpg)
![black woman in gold dress laughs with black man in gold and black suit at Chic Venue Golden Palace](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0910.jpg)
![groom poses with bridesmaid in blue pantsuit](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0917.jpg)
![bride poses with bridesmaids in white gowns and maid of honor in blue gown](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0916.jpg)
![bride's hand with diamond ring rests against gold wedding gown with lace detail](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0921.jpg)
![Chic Venue Golden Palace wedding reception with gold and white details](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0907.jpg)
![newlyweds stand together in front of seating area at Chic Venue Golden Palace](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0915.jpg)
![tiered wedding cake with gold details and black cake topper](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0922.jpg)
![newlyweds lean heads together on dance floor at Chic Venue Golden Palace](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0913.jpg)
![bride and groom dance during reception in ballroom at Chic Venue Golden Palace](https://www.ruthterrerophoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6837/2023/06/Chic-Venue-Golden-Palace_Ruth-Terrero-Photography__0914.jpg)
I love getting to capture these special moments so that you can remember your wedding day for the rest of your life! For me, your wedding day is so much more than just a day.
You deserve a wedding photographer who is invested in you and capturing every moment! Reach out and let’s connect to book your wedding day here in Florida (or around the world)!
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