I had the pleasure to once again join forces on an editorial with the creative and amazing team at the Oxford Exchange. Our first collaboration was a Tea Pairing/Tea Party, and this time we went over to the O.E. Market to create Cold-Pressed Cocktails, just in time for Summer! Once again, we were featured on Style Me Pretty Living. If you'd like to see more images, and for the ingredients and directions for these tasty beverages, please check out the feature! I'm sure this won't be the last time we collaborate!
Christa + Matt :: St. Pete Engagement Session
I truly believe the moments captured in this engagement session would've happened without any direction at all. Christa and Matt are so laid back and natural together, and Matt is a seriously awesome musician... I almost wanted to stop shooting for awhile just to hear him play. They have both been so fun and awesome to work with so far, so I know there's no question that I'll love their wedding at one of my absolute favorite Tampa Venues, The Oxford Exchange. November can't come soon enough!
How to Make the Perfect Tea :: Editorial
In just over a year of business, the Oxford Exchange has set the bar in Tampa. Their restaurant is booming for breakfast and lunch during the week, and might just be the most popular choice for brunch on the weekends. They also have the most fantastic shop, bookstore, offices, and coffee shop, but perhaps those will be saved for another SMP Living post. On the weekends, between 3-5 they offer Afternoon Tea. We decided to take it up a notch and add whimsical mismatched vintage plates and glassware, and a touch of florals. A special shout out to Courtney with Dishie Rentals for the lovely teacups, plates, and flatware, and Abigail with TeBella Tea for the delicious tea.
For a how-to on how to make a Salted Caramel Latte and a Lavender fog, please check out the feature on Style Me Pretty Living.
Rachel + Marcus :: Oxford Exchange Wedding
On any given day, if you ask me where I'd like to eat breakfast or lunch, I will always say the Oxford Exchange. It's common for me to be at the OE at least twice a week. I'm either meeting fellow wedding vendors, or drinking Tebella Tea or Buddybrew Coffee while I dream up crazy and exciting ideas for the future. So long story short, this wedding was near and dear to my heart and it turned out to be even more beautiful than I had imagined. Vendors and guests alike were blown away by all amazing details, both big and small. And how perfect is Rachel's Reem Acra dress from Maliny Elene? So many great vendors, I'm so excited about the feature on Style Me Pretty Florida.
To see their beautiful Tampa Engagement Session, please click here.
Invitation :: A+P DesignsEvent Coordinator :: Confetti EventsHair and Makeup :: Jess WaldropFlorist :: MMD EventsCakes :: Chocolate PiGown Boutique :: Malindy Elene - Couture for the Bride
Rachel + Marcus :: Bayshore Boulevard Engagement Session
What could top a Bayshore Boulevard engagement session with gorgeous weather and light? An Oxford Exchange wedding on the first weekend of November. In an effort to avoid an endless list of why I can't wait for Rachel and Marcus' wedding, I'll give my top three. I absolutely love their chemistry and story, they've already chosen amazing vendors and an amazing venue, and they're so incredible easy to work with. Their day can't come soon enough! To make me love them even more, I just got back from a 5 day trip out west for a photography conference, and when I returned there was a handwritten thank you card with a gift certificate for Buddy Brew Coffee. If you've been to the Oxford Exchange, then you probably know how amazing that coffee is... And if you've asked me about the Oxford Exchange, thank you know how much I love their Mocha Latte.
