Surrounded by swaying palms and luxury yachts docked along Old Tampa Bay, Leanne and Walker’s South Tampa wedding at Westshore Yacht Club embraced the effortless grace of coastal garden-party living. Infusing a sunlit palette of light French blue, crisp white, and fresh maritime navy, Gabro Event Services equipped the bayside celebration with custom white market umbrellas, sleek poolside acrylic champagne flutes, ceremony seating, and a custom reception dance floor.
A Sun-Kissed Marina Lawn Ceremony in South Tampa
Overlooking the private deep-water marina at Westshore Yacht Club, the venue’s ceremony lawn offers an authentic maritime panorama framed by gentle waves and luxury vessels. Leanne and Walker, who share a deep love for boating and Florida’s coastal waterways, designed a ceremony that celebrated their maritime roots while offering complete guest comfort under the Florida sun.
Gabro Event Services stationed pristine white market shade umbrellas across the open-air lawn, casting welcome shade over clean rows of white ceremony chairs. Monarch Events and Design styled the ceremony altar with organic blue delphinium, fragrant white garden roses, and airy greenery pedestals that echoed the natural ebb and flow of the bay.
Golden Hour Portraits Along the Marina Boardwalk
Following their vow exchange, the newlyweds strolled along the yacht club’s private wooden boardwalk for sunset portraits. The soft evening breeze created romantic movement through Leanne’s floral-appliqué bridal gown and sweeping veil, while Walker looked sharp in a classic dark tuxedo with satin lapels.
The couple incorporated charming personal nautical details throughout the day. “We had our guests sign wooden oars instead of a traditional guest book,” the bride shared. “It was a nod to our love for the water, and we love having them displayed in our home as a daily reminder of the people who helped us celebrate.”
Poolside Bayside Cocktails with Custom Acrylic Flutes
As the sun began to dip below the horizon, guests transitioned to the poolside terrace overlooking the marina for cocktail hour. Because glassware restrictions often apply near water and pool decks, Gabro Event Services provided modern, crystal-clear acrylic champagne flutes. Styled with personalized monogram drink charms, the flutes allowed guests to toast freely with chilled bubbly along the water’s edge.
High-top cocktail tables were positioned throughout the terrace, shaded by Gabro’s market umbrellas and draped in soft coastal blue linens. The layout encouraged effortless conversation while guests took in sweeping sunset views across Old Tampa Bay.
An Energetic Reception on Gabro’s Custom Dance Floor
Under the expert coordination of Blue Skies Weddings & Events, the reception ballroom seamlessly carried the outdoor coastal garden aesthetic indoors. Dining tables were draped in crisp white floor-length linens, accented with light blue linen napkins, printed custom menus, and low floral arrangements blooming with white hydrangeas and dusty blue delphinium.
At the center of the ballroom, Gabro Event Services installed a custom high-gloss dance floor. The couple took to the floor for an intimate first dance before the music shifted into high gear, keeping the dance floor packed with loved ones celebrating well into the night.
Planning a refined yacht club or coastal waterfront wedding in Tampa Bay? From white shade umbrellas, poolside acrylic glassware, and ceremony seating to custom ballroom dance floors and tailored linens, Gabro Event Services creates seamless, sun-kissed celebrations.
