Artful boutique luxury meets sun-kissed Florida elegance in this romantic styled shoot featuring soft peach, ivory, and brushed gold poolside accents at Hotel Alba in Westshore Tampa.
Poolside Terrace Vows: Sunlit Modern Romance
Hotel Alba brings a fresh, art-infused boutique sensibility to Tampa’s Westshore district. For this sun-drenched ceremony on the hotel’s private poolside terrace, the design focused on light, airy textures that embraced Florida’s year-round warmth.
Natural fruitwood folding chairs with ivory padded seats lined the travertine pool deck. A circular floral arch filled with peach ranunculus, blush garden roses, and airy baby’s breath framed the altar, with the hotel’s turquoise pool reflecting the golden afternoon light.
Ballroom Tablescape: Peach Velvet and Gilded Romance
Moving into the contemporary ballroom, reception tables were styled with lush peach velvet runners cascading over crisp ivory linens. Modern gold rim glass charger plates and gold cutlery brought warm metallic radiance to the place settings.
Delicate taper candles in varying heights of ribbed amber glassware cast a flattering, romantic glow across low compote floral arrangements, balancing modern hotel glamour with sweet garden intimacy.
Poolside Cabana Cocktails and Custom Statement Bar
At dusk, guests enjoyed signature citrus cocktails served from an elegant white front bar installed near the illuminated private cabanas. High-top cocktail highboys with soft peach sash ties encouraged relaxed poolside mingling.
Warm amber uplighting strategically washed the hotel’s exterior architectural columns, casting a golden resort glow across the entire terrace as evening set in.
Planning Your Wedding at Hotel Alba
- Venue: Hotel Alba Tampa (Tapestry Collection)
- Rentals & Decor: Gabro Event Services
- Photography: Lifelong Photography Studios
- Planning: Blue Skies Events
- Floral Design: Cotton & Magnolia
