Capturing details and emotions on a wedding day are big parts of a wedding photographer’s day. And Jackie and Matt’s Tampa wedding was filled with details and emotions for our Kristen Marie Photography team to document.

They are an adorable couple who love to laugh and are so much fun to be around.

Bride and groom in front of a rustic blue door Rialto Theater

Getting Ready

Jackie, Matt, and their wedding parties spent the morning getting ready in separate locations. Jackie looked incredible in her soft, off-the-shoulder wedding gown with lace details. It worked perfectly with her loose bridal bouquet with lots of greenery and white and burgundy flowers.

makeup artisit touching up a bride's lipstick

Lots of emotions as bridal party sees bride for the first time

bridal bouquet with loks of details

Matt and the guys looked handsome in their navy blue suits with maroon bow ties. His boutonniere had tiny little details that connected it to all of the flowers in Jackie’s bouquet.

handsome groom in a navy blue suit with a marroon bow tie

details of a grooms boutonniere on a navy blue suit

First Looks

Before heading off to the University of Tampa for her first look with Matt, Jackie took some time for a few private moments with her father.

an emotional first look between a bride and her father

We love the series of photos of the couple’s first look on the porch at the University of Tampa. It was one part look of anticipation and one part nervous giggle.

A bride and groom's emotion filled first look at the University of Tampa

Portraits at the University of Tampa

After Jackie and Matt’s first look, their wedding parties joined them for some group photos. They also spent time together, allowing us to capture some beautiful portraits.

wedding party portraits on the porch of the University of Tampa

Bridal portraits at the University of Tampa

Wedding portraits on the steps of the University of Tampa

An Evening at the Rialto

Tampa’s Rialto Theatre was set for the couple’s beautiful wedding ceremony. The industrial grid with lots of greenery and pops of colorful flowers created a stunning backdrop. There were also adorable lanterns with greenery lining the aisle.

details of a wedding ceremony at Tampa's Rialto Theatre

details of an industrial wedding structure at the Rialto Theatre in Tampa

Jackie looked beautiful as she made her way down the aisle on her father’s arm.

bride walking down the aisle with her father at the Rialto Theatre in Tampa

Surrounded by family and friends, the couple exchanged wedding vows before heading off for family photos and cocktail hour.

emotion filled wedding ceremony at Tampa's Rialto Theatre

Emotional bride and groom after thier Tampa wedding ceremony

A Magical Transformation

Props to the wedding planning and design team who, when we were shooting family photos, and guests enjoyed cocktail hour, transformed the room from a wedding ceremony to the newlywed’s fantastic wedding reception.

A long wooden table filled the middle of the room, surrounded by round tables. The table runners, greenery, and white and maroon flowers added some softness to the industrial vibe.

details of a wedding reception at Tampa's Rialto Theatre

We love how the ceremony backdrop was changed up to make a backdrop for the newlywed’s wedding cake and dessert buffet.

wedding ceremony backdrop repurposed as the backdrop for the wedding cake and dessert display

Tampa wedding cake at the Rialto Theatre

The bride and groom made their entrance and headed straight to the dance floor for their first dance to “XO” by John Mayer.

bride and groom's first dance at the wedding in Tampa's Rialto Theatre

Jackie and Matt had a fantastic night with their guests. It was filled with sweet toasts, delicious food, lots of dancing, wrapped up with the couple’s yummy wedding cake!

Tampa bride and groom cutting their wedding cake