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2024 wedding trends shared by Tampa Florida wedding photographer Ruth Terrero Photography for more intimate, interactive, and fun weddings

2024 Wedding Trends from Tampa FL Wedding Photographer

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For Brides

Who’s ready to see some of the up and coming 2024 wedding trends?! As a Tampa wedding photographer, I photograph so many gorgeous weddings. I’m excited to see what’s going to make my 2024 wedding season truly unique. There’s some fun trends coming around this year and I know they’re going to make celebrations even […]

groom holds bride's neck leaning in for a kiss at the Hotel Haya

Hotel Haya Wedding Day in Tampa, FL | Michelle & Stephen

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Weddings

This winter, Michelle and Stephen hosted a beautiful and fun wedding day at the Hotel Haya in Tampa FL. It was a really wonderful day – celebrating the best parts of this incredible couple. Michelle and Stephen are super sweet, faithful people and I loved working with them – and connecting with them through their […]

bride and groom hug on lawn at Tampa Yacht Club

Tampa Yacht Club Wedding | Xuan & Anthony 

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Weddings

Congratulations, Xuan and Anthony! This fall, they held a gorgeous wedding at the Tampa Yacht Club infused with beautiful pastel details and classic Vietnamese traditions. It was a celebration of their love story and what makes them both such unique and incredible people. I’m so honored I was able to be a part of their […]

bride and groom pose in front of rocks and waterfront in Tampa FL

Harborside Chapel and Rusty Pelican Wedding Day in Tampa FL

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Weddings

Congratulations, Chantel and Merrick! This winter, they invited their loved ones to a beautiful Tampa wedding day. Chantel and Merrick celebrated at two beautiful Tampa FL wedding venues: Harborside Chapel and the Rusty Pelican for their winter wedding and every moment was perfect! I can’t wait for you to see it all. Their Love Story  Chantel […]

bride and groom kiss walking through garden at Mill Pond Estate wedding

Romantic Mill Pond Estate Wedding | Stefania & Jared 

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Weddings

Congratulations, Stefania and Jared! These newlyweds planned an absolutely stunning wedding day at Mill Pond Estate in Tampa FL, with the most elegant floral details everywhere. I loved being a part of Stef and Jared’s celebration because they’re the absolute sweetest couple. Their wedding day featured so much of what makes them special and their […]

groom dips bride kissing her on driveway at open air reception at Innisbrook Resort

Innisbrook Resort Wedding in Tampa FL | Victoria & Brendan 

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Weddings

Victoria and Brendan are married! This summer, they tied the knot in a summer wedding day at Innisbrook Resort. The entire day was elegant, filled with beautiful pastel details and emotional moments. I loved being a part of Victoria and Brendan’s incredible vendor team for their Tampa FL wedding day – and I can’t wait […]

newlyweds sit on white couch in front of colorful flower arrangements during Mehndi Day at the Tampa Museum of Art

Tampa Museum of Art and Armature Works Wedding | Zahara & Mahmoud 

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Congratulations Zahara and Mahmoud! I had the joy of capturing their two-day long celebration in Tampa FL as they began life as newlyweds. Zahara and Mahmoud planned a beautiful wedding weekend that honored their family and cultural traditions, and truly paved the way to married life. Their celebrations took place at the Tampa Museum of […]

engaged couple kisses on sidewalk in front of palm trees near the Tampa Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts Engagement Session in Tampa FL | Jen & Chris 

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Engagements

Jen and Chris are getting married! This summer, I captured a Tampa engagement session at the Museum of Fine Arts and the Vinoy Hotel, two of the most beautiful spots in the area. We were able to capture some incredibly luxurious images in front of these landmarks and on the beach with a gorgeous sunset […]

engaged couple holds hands in teal outfits walking through Hillsborough River State Park

Hillsborough River State Park Engagement Session | Michelle & Stephen 

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Engagements

Michelle and Stephen are such considerate and cheerful people. I loved all of the time I spent with them during their Tampa engagement session at Hillsborough River State Park. Their session was stylish and beautiful – spent in a gorgeous local park near home. I loved watching Michelle and Stephen interact together, it’s clear their […]

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Engagement Portraits at the Don Cesar Hotel in Tampa, FL | Victoria & Brendan 

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Engagements

As a Tampa wedding photographer, I have to admit that there’s not much I love more than a gorgeous engagement session on one of our beautiful beaches. Victoria and Brendan love the beach and the architecture of the Don Cesar Hotel like I do, so we decided that would be the perfect place to document […]

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