Two grooms, wearing matching custom black tuxes from Indochino, standing forehead to forehead in front of a white brick wall at Hotel Haya in Tampa. The grooms have vibrant floral pieces, one on his lapel and the other as a pocket garden, adding a pop of color to their ensembles. They are both laughing and enjoying their special day.

Intimate Cuban-Inspired Summer Soiree Wedding at Hotel Haya

Elegant same-sex wedding photo of two grooms standing close together with unique black tuxedos adorned with vibrant floral lapels and pocket squares at Hotel Haya, beautifully captured by Kelsey Halm Photography

The intention and vision behind this celebratory editorial was to showcase a bold love and an intimate wedding weekend. Choosing to keep a wedding celebration intimate forces couples to be intentional, and choose people who truly love and support them. We want to share this style of wedding so more couples feel the freedom to be intentional and create a day that truly reflects them.

Colorful and unique same-sex wedding invitation flatlay on gold gingko linen with colorful florals. The invitation features abstract designs in bold and vibrant colors, with the couple's names and wedding details in modern serif font. The gold linen background complements the design, while the colorful florals add a pop of color and texture. Perfect for a fun and modern same-sex wedding celebration

Two grooms-to-be on their wedding day preparing together in an elegant art deco suite at Hotel Haya in Ybor City, Tampa. The couple is seen standing in front of a graffiti wall helping each other with their suspenders. The room has the original wall graffiti and is decorated with decorated with navy red and white details, and large windows let in natural light. Photographed by Kelsey Halm Photography

Flatlay of two cigars on a green ceramic floral dish with a gold ring and colorful florals, resting on a luxurious gold gingko linen background

Two grooms-to-be on their wedding day preparing together in an elegant art deco suite at Hotel Haya in Ybor City, Tampa. The couple is seen kissing while standing in front of a graffiti wall helping each other with their suspenders. The room has the original wall graffiti and is decorated with decorated with navy red and white details, and large windows let in natural light. Photographed by Kelsey Halm Photography

Colorful and unique same-sex wedding rehearsal dinner invitation flatlay on gold gingko linen with colorful florals. The invitation is solid green with a cutout with the dinner details in a modern serif font. The gold linen background complements the design, while the colorful florals add a pop of color and texture. Perfect for a fun and modern same-sex wedding celebration

I partnered with designer and planner Baylye Burnette Events & Design who created the amazing plan and design for our colorful, Cuban-inspired editorial. She took my original idea and transformed it into the beautiful editorial featured here. Who said weddings have to have a neutral color-scheme to be elegant?!

A close-up photograph of a groom's lapel featuring a vibrant and colorful floral arrangement of oranges, yellows, and pinks with greenery accents. The groom is laughing and wearing a custom black tuxedo, black bowtie, and white shirt. This image captures the joy and elegance of a wedding day. Perfect for floral and wedding inspiration searches. Photographed by Kelsey Halm Photography

Vibrant floral installations on white frames for wedding ceremony. The blooms feature bold and bright hues of orange, pink, and greenery creating a voluminous display.

Two grooms, wearing matching custom black tuxes from Indochino, walk hand in hand away from their wedding ceremony. The grooms have vibrant floral pieces, one on his lapel and the other as a pocket garden, adding a pop of color to their ensembles. They are both laughing

Handcrafted leather ring box displaying groom's ring photographed in a flatlay on a luxurious gold gingko linen with a golden ring and vibrant florals, perfect for a stylish and elegant wedding ceremony.

Intimate wedding ceremony setup at Hotel Haya in Ybor City Tampa, Florida. The brick courtyard features white chairs arranged in a curved aisle, leading to a stunning ceremony site with two asymmetrical floral installations. The vibrant and voluminous pink, orange, yellow and green flowers create a colorful and eye-catching display against the brick pavers.

Two grooms, wearing matching custom black tuxes from Indochino, walk hand in hand away from their wedding ceremony cheering together. They are an interracial couple, and have vibrant floral pieces, one on his lapel and the other as a pocket garden, adding a pop of color to their ensembles. They are both laughing

Two grooms, wearing matching custom black tuxes from Indochino, kissing after exchanging their vows. They are an interracial couple, and have vibrant floral pieces, one on his lapel and the other as a pocket garden, adding a pop of color to their ensembles. Palm trees and their ceremony floral pieces create a vibrant background

Trent and Jamil are an active, vibrant couple, and we were thrilled when they loved our vision and wanted to be featured. Their own wedding (in February of 2022) was intimate with less than 30 people, so this whole concept was something they already love! The story of this wedding weekend follows the grooms through their morning of relaxing together with coffee, then getting ready together prior to their intimate ceremony and reception

Black and white photograph of two engaged men sitting closely together on a hotel bed, sharing an intimate moment. They are dressed casually in comfortable clothing, and their faces are illuminated by the soft natural light coming from a nearby window. The image captures the tenderness and love between the couple in the quiet moments leading up to their wedding day. Photographed by Kelsey Halm

A couple sits snuggled up on a hotel bed, reading a city guide before their micro wedding. They're both wearing comfortable clothes and appear relaxed in each other's company. The room is softly lit

Black and white photograph of two engaged men sitting together at a cozy coffee shop in Ybor City Tampa. They are sipping coffee and sharing a sweet moment together before their wedding day. The shop is filled with warm natural light and hanging plants

Engaged couple holding hands walking into a Ybor City coffee shop on the morning of their wedding ceremony. The couple is dressed in casual attire and surrounded by green hanging plants

black and white photograph showing one man drinking a coffee while his partner sits across the table from him

A stunning outdoor wedding reception table setup in the courtyard of Hotel Haya in Ybor City. The long table is adorned with vibrant and voluminous floral centerpieces in shades of orange, pink, and yellow. The table linen is a beautiful gold gingko pattern, and the napkins feature green with white floral prints. The table setting includes rattan chargers, elegant white plates, and unique peacock glasses, creating a perfect blend of modern elegance and fun

A portrait of a groom standing in front of a white brick wall on a hardwood floor at Hotel Haya in Tampa. The groom is wearing a custom black tux and a white shirt with a black bowtie, and he has a vibrant orange and pink pocket garden floral piece attached to his lapel. He is smiling and looking directly at the camera, exuding confidence and joy on his wedding day.

A stunning peacock cocktail glass is placed on a beautifully decorated reception table at Hotel Haya in Ybor City. The table is adorned with bright floral centerpieces in shades of orange, pink, and yellow and set against a gold gingko patterned linen. Green napkins with white florals and rattan chargers complete the look alongside white plates. The glass is a standout piece, adding an extra touch of uniqueness to the table setting.

Two grooms are captured in an elegant portrait on their wedding day in the modern eclectic lounge at Hotel Haya. One groom sits in a chair while the other stands beside him, holding his shoulder. Both grooms are dressed in custom black tuxes with black bowties and adorned with vibrant floral pieces, one being a full lapel piece and the other a pocket garden. The florals consist of shades of orange, pink, and green, adding a pop of color to the monochromatic attire.

A close-up photograph of a single place setting on a long wedding reception table, set up in the outdoor courtyard of the Hotel Haya in Ybor City. The plate is white and rests on top of a rattan charger, with vibrant floral pieces in orange, pink, and yellow creating a stunning centerpiece. The napkin is green with white floral designs, placed on top of a gold gingko-patterned tablecloth. Gold flatware with white handles complete the elegant place setting

After the reception they invited their guests to their “after-party” enjoying the great nightlife Tampa’s historic Ybor City has to offer, and then again explored historic Ybor during the day. Hotel Haya was the perfect backdrop for the soiree with their funky and eclectic design and historic building and great Cuban-inspired menu.