Category Archives: Weddings & Events

Romantic Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding in the Park

Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

Love can be found anywhere, and for Lindsey and Eric, it was discovered at the DMV. That’s right, these two met at the Department of Motor Vehicles and the rest is history! Their Downtown St. Petersburg wedding ceremony was held in the beautiful waterfront Flora Wylie Park. When the knot was tied, the wedding party hopped onto a trolley to get to the reception at Cafe Alma. Their gorgeous wedding day was made possible by a dream team of wedding vendors and captured by Richard Harrell Photography.

The Vinoy Hotel provided a luxurious space for the ladies and gentlemen to get ready and also set the stage for the much anticipated First Look on its manicured lawn. This glamorous hotel provided a key element for this classic and romantic Downtown St. Petersburg wedding. Downtown St. Petersburg Flora Wylie Park Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

During wedding planning, Lindsey’s only requirement for her wedding bouquet was that she wanted a “mack daddy” bouquet full of white blooms and greenery. Mission accomplished!

Downtown St. Petersburg Flora Wylie Park and Vinoy Hotel Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

Downtown St. Petersburg Flora Wylie Park Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

As a surprise from the Mother of the Groom, individual white roses were hung upside down from the branches of a historic tree to frame the ceremony location, Acoustic music played softly in the background as a family friend married Eric and Lindsey in front of their family and friends.

Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

The weather could not have been more perfect for the picturesque Downtown St. Petersburg wedding.

Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

The celebration continued at Cafe Alma where the exposed brick, wooden floors, and candle light provided a warm and cozy atmosphere. The white florals and greenery provided a bright contrast to the classic black linens.

Downtown St. Petersburg Wedding Richard Harrell Photography | Southern Glam Weddings & Events

Eric and Lindsey danced the night away with all their guests who raved how wonderful the evening had been. Who knew that love could be found at the DMV? Now it’s a tale as old as time.

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Congratulations Lindsey and Eric!

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Ceremony Venue: Flora Wylie Park

Reception Venue: Café Alma

Photographer: Richard Harrell Photography

Florist: Gisselle Sanchez Floral & Event Design

Ceremony Musician: Colt Clark

Ceremony Rentals: Coast to Coast Event Rentals

Bride’s Makeup: Danielle Sabatello Make Up Artist

Wedding Dress: CC’s Boutique

Wedding Planner: Meagan Phillips of Southern Glam Weddings & Events

Coming Soon: Mr. & Mrs. Henry

When Annabelle and Wade became engaged, I jumped for joy. When they joined the Southern Glam Weddings & Events family, I was over-the-moon! I’ve known Annabelle since we were little, like embarrassing photos of bad haircuts little, because I was (and still am!) best friends with her sister Rosalie. Their momma, Sherry is like a second mom to me so you now see why it was such an honor to be apart of this wedding planning process. We all knew Wade was THE one for Annabelle awhile ago; we were so glad we no longer had to anxiously wait for him to grace Annabelle’s finger with that sparkly ring of hers any longer!

Without further adieu, I introduce you to the future Mr. and Mrs. Henry:

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Photos courtesy of Amanda Sumner Photography

The chose an amazing photographer. Amanda Sumner Photography shot a gorgeous engagement session and I absolutely cannot wait to see their wedding photos!

I’m so excited for their wedding next month in Georgia. It’s going to be the wedding of the century! Congratulations Annabelle and Wade!

PS: Isn’t this photo precious taken just moments after Wade proposed to Annabelle? They melt my heart!

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Animal Coalition of Tampa’s Stride for Strays

A couple weekends ago, the morning after I celebrated my glamorous ‘Roaring 29’ birthday, I traded my glitter heels for my pink athletic shoes (Tennis shoes? Sneakers? Running shoes even though I don’t run?) Anyways! In true southern glam style, I bartered style for comfort for a great cause because it was time for Southern Glam Weddings & Events to give back.

Southern Glam, Southern Glam MeaganThe Animal Coalition of Tampa‘s (ACT) annual Stride for Strays fundraiser is both an organization and event that I hold very near and dear to my heart. Somehow I’ve become a magnet for stray animals and they just seem to find me. When a sweet little fluffy face needs help, it’s off to ACT for low cost spay/neuter and vaccines.

The craziest (and probably the dumbest, yet best!) thing I have ever done was serve over lanes of Interstate 75 in South Georgia when I spotted a dog running along the highway. I jumped out of the car with poor Sean dazed in the passenger seat, and ran towards the dog. It was a massive Mastiff and he had two friends with him, a full grown German Shepherd and a Pit Bull puppy. Not once did it occur to me these stray, and possibly vicious, animals could tear me to pieces. I lured them into my SUV with the only food we had from our trip, peanut butter crackers, and drove back the three hours to Tampa. I was clueless as to what was going to happen next but these poor guys needed a good meal, a bath, a foster home, and the Animal Coalition of Tampa.

Animal Coalition of TampaAren’t they just the cutest? I’m proud to say all my rescue animals have found homes and I could not have done it without the wonderful health care ACT provides.

In 2008 I began fundraising for ACT in their annual Stride for Strays event and have proudly continued each year. In addition to securing a sponsorship from Brown & Brown Insurance and raising funds,  I decided to give back and volunteer the check-in table this year. Tails were wagging on Halloween costumed dogs at Ferg’s Live who were eagerly awaiting the ribbon cutting to begin the Stride. After the walk, striders enjoyed vendors, games, food, music, and contests with their beloved four legged friends.

Animal Coalition of Tampa's Stride for Strays

I celebrated another successful year with ACT and took a little pride in knowing I assisted a tiny bit in raising over $50,000. Cheers to another year of benefiting and saving animal lives in Tampa Bay …and also in South Georgia!

Animal Coalition of Tampa's Stride for Strays