Tampa River Center Wedding | Emily + Eric + WWE
Attention sports fans! This post of Emily + Eric, the grand champions of WWE wrestling details and killer arena style wedding venue, Tampa River Center, is for you! These two had so much fun and so did we especially when Eric rolled out custom champion belt cuffs for his groomsmen with a hand carved box. And you know he had to surprise Emily wearing his belt at their first look and his best man presented her with a white one just for her. Oooh yeah!
Emily got ready under the talented brush and comb of Femme Akoi, with her mom and bridesmaids. After a reveal to her bridesmaids of her stunning dress, Emily had a special moment with her dad who presented her with a necklace. Their reactions to each other on this special day got us a little misty. So sweet!
The guys were as you would expect if they just got handed one of the coolest groomsmen gifts ever! Super stoked and fun for their getting ready photos.
The big belt moment! Love it! You know you have a great friends when they go along with your shenanigans!
Emily + Eric’s other big sports love is the Tampa Bay Lightning so of course we had to head over Amalie Arena for a few shots. Having a great planner like Breezin Weddings makes extra photo stops like these possible in the timeline and always appreciated.
The open air patio at the Tampa River Center served as the ceremony location. Guests sat in white chairs with rose sprays tied to the aisles which made the area fragrant in the light breeze. Bride n Blooms Designs made a gorgeous arch with floral head pieces.
Everyone got a little emotional when Erin walked down the aisle with her dad. Lots of hugs all around. They read their vows to each other, said ‘I do’ and skipped up the aisle with all cheering.
Since we did all the bridal party photos before the ceremony we did family photos, a few of Emily + Eric and then off to the reception inside.
The reception area essentially has the same view as the patio with floor to ceiling windows, plus AC of course. Their reception decor was all white like their bouquets with massive arrangements on each table.
The spread that Catering by the Family had was so delectable and mouth watering, we’re getting a bit hungry just working on this post.
These two with their WWE worthy entrance made us chuckle a bit. Never seen anything quite like it and we’d have to give it Best Entrance award if there was such a thing.
Check the amazing Funko Pop bobble head versions of Emily + Eric that they used for a cake topper.
As the sun went down, we popped outside for some waterfront portraits. That was an amazing dip!
This was definitely a dancing crowd. The bride and groom had moves like Jagger to Grant Hemond & Assoc's spins and their guests followed suit!
Congrats you two! Can’t wait to see you on the Jumbotron for the next kiss cam!
Vendors:
Venue: Tampa River Center
Planner: Breezin Weddings
Band/DJ: Grant Hemond & Assoc
Hair/Makeup: Femme Akoi
Floral: Bride n’ Blooms Design
Caterer: Catering by the Family
Cake: Publix
Rentals: Outside the Box