Elegant & Enchanted: Kaley & Tony’s Wedding at Sunken Gardens | St. Petersburg, Florida

Real Wedding
Written By Lauren Gertz

Kaley and Tony’s wedding at Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg, Florida was a breathtaking celebration set among one of Florida’s most iconic natural backdrops. With a theme inspired by the forest and jungle, their day embraced the beauty of heavy greenery paired with crisp white and elegant gold accents. The result was an enchanting atmosphere that felt both organic and elevated, perfectly reflecting their vision of romance surrounded by nature’s beauty.

The couple exchanged vows on the North Lawn, where Jade Strings provided an elegant soundtrack as guests gathered beneath towering palms and lush tropical foliage. Following the ceremony, cocktail hour was hosted in the Oak Pavilion, where friends and family mingled among chic rentals and thoughtful details that carried the greenery-forward theme. Every moment was captured beautifully by Cornelia Z Photo and Namesake Creative, ensuring the couple would have timeless keepsakes of their day.

The celebration continued beneath the reception tent on the Wedding Lawn, where Oak & Ash Events and Posy Exchange brought the design vision to life with tropical wall installations, linens, and beautiful florals by Flower Smith. Guests dined and danced the night away to music by DJ Cory Barron of Tampa Bay DJ Company, while personal touches created an atmosphere of joy and intimacy. Kaley and Tony’s wedding was truly a lush, romantic escape—an unforgettable evening filled with love and enchantment.

Vendor Team:

Coordination & Design: @mdpevents | MDP Events

Photography: @corneliazphoto | Cornelia Z Photo

Venue: @thedoncesarhotel | The Don CeSar Hotel

Florals: @flower_smith_ | Flower Smith

Videography: @namesakecreative | Namesake Creative

Rentals: @oakandashevents | Oak & Ash Events

Printed Materials: @korynne.co | Korynne Co.

Linens: @bbjlatavola | BBJ La Tavola

DJ: @tbdjco @djcorybarron | Tampa Bay DJ Company & DJ Cory Barron

Photobooth & Tropical Walls: @posyexchange | Posy Exchange

Ceremony Musicians: @jadestrings | Jade Strings

Hair & Makeup: @femmeakoi | Femme Akoi

Wedding Dress: @malindyelenebridal | Malindy Elene Bridal

Newlyweds: @kaley_mial | Kaley & Tony

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