This restaurant/cafe/bookstore in Tampa has to be one of the coolest, most versatile wedding venues we’ve ever seen! With the ornate architecture and unique vintage decor, the space feels historic and yet so fresh and modern. Keep scrolling to see more of this chic monochromatic black-tie wedding and this unique space captured in these photos by Grace Torres Photo.
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the vision: timeless elegance in black and white
Anisa and JM hosted a stunning wedding at Oxford Exchange in Tampa, Florida. Their vision for their wedding day was an elevated evening affair with personal touches. They set the tone for their guests upon arrival with passed champagne and live strings playing for the prelude. Their ceremony took place in Oxford Exchange’s atrium, a beautiful space with unique checkered floors and flooded with natural light. One thing I loved about the ceremony is that it started in daylight and ended at dusk. With candles lining the aisle culminating in a floor-level arrangement by Maven Way, it ended with a soft, ambient feel to transition into the evening’s formalities.
Styled by Bloom and Grow Events, their reception was illuminated by soft candlelight, a warm and inviting dinner party-style look for the space. Then they transitioned back into the atrium for dancing and speeches. Their entrance down the iconic Oxford Exchange staircase was a perfect way to start the party.
the first look
JM patiently awaited a familiar tap on the shoulder. He turned around to find Anisa, his bride, standing there in her elegant white gown, and it all felt real.
the fashion
The bride wore a stunning dress by Monique Lhuillier, and the groom went for a classic look in a white and black tux. Their wedding party and all of their guests dressed in all black for that elegant, elevated feel. They loved how their guests took the opportunity to get dressed up and look and feel their best for the event!
the signage
Their wedding was modern and timeless, with some really beautiful touches that made things feel unique, like the signage. Their welcome sign and seating chart installations were custom-made by Laconic Designs and really enhanced the overall design.
trend alert: candid photography
We know you’ve heard it a million times, but it’s true—your wedding day goes by in a flash. You will find yourself flipping through your wedding book, longing to relive those moments. Not just to remember the details, but to actually put yourself back in that space, and nothing does that better than candid photos, like these.
