The sea brushed against the yacht as it meandered through the bay. Chatter of family and friends filled the air. The music began. Without a word, the crowd hushed. All eyes turned towards the sun-soaked stairs. The gentle back and forth of the waves went almost unnoticed. Everyone eagerly waited for Emily and Nick’s Yacht Starship Wedding to begin.
Below deck, Emily stood among her wedding party. As each of her friends walked up the stairs, she grew more and more excited. She was about to marry the man of her dreams. The one she had prayed for. The one she would spend the rest of her life with. She tightened her grip on her father’s arm. He looked endearingly at her. It was time. They would be the next ones to walk down the aisle. She smiled. Marrying Nick would be one of the greatest joys of her life. And, she couldn’t wait. She took a deep breath. With one hand on her dress, she took the first step up the stairs.
“Marrying Nick would be one of the greatest joys of her life.”
Emily and Nick,
You two are something special. Period. Your excitement to spend your lives together has been so apparent from the day I met you! And your love for people is a shining light to those around you. And, for those reasons, I am so thankful for you two!
Because you are one of the most encouraging couples I have ever met. Your joy is contagious. Really, it is! Others cannot help but to smile when with you! Which makes it a true joy to spend time with you. So, my prayer for you two is that you only grow in that trait. You grow together and in loving people even more than you already do. I am so happy for you Mr. and Mrs. Katz! And I pray the Lord bless your marriage!
![Wedding Invitation sits with garden roses.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0001a.jpg)
![Engagement Ring propped up on ribbon.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0002-2.jpg)
![Lace details and buttons of wedding gown.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0004.jpg)
![Bride puts in earring.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0005.jpg)
![Groom puts on watch.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0007.jpg)
![Wedding invitation suite with ribbon and roses.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0008.jpg)
![Wedding shoes sit among garden roses.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0010.jpg)
![Close up of Groom's wedding suit](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0011.jpg)
![Bride and groom wait for first look.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0013.jpg)
![Garden flowers and eucalyptus](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0014.jpg)
![Groom's reaction during first look.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0016.jpg)
![Bride and groom kiss during first look.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0017.jpg)
![Bride and groom lean in for kiss on pier.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0022.jpg)
![Bride and groom walk on waterfront pier.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0023.jpg)
![Wedding ceremony location on yacht.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0025.jpg)
![Groom looks at bride during ceremony.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0026.jpg)
![Bride smiles during ceremony.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0028.jpg)
![Bride and groom hold hands during ceremony.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0029.jpg)
![Bride and groom say vows during ceremony.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0031.jpg)
![Bride and groom kiss during wedding ceremony.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0032.jpg)
![Bride looks over shoulder.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0034.jpg)
![Bride and bridesmaids laugh together.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0035.jpg)
![Groom and groomsmen smile at camera.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0037.jpg)
![Groom smiles at camera.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0038.jpg)
![Back of bride's wedding dress.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0040.jpg)
![Bride and bridesmaids have fun on yacht.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0041.jpg)
![Bride smiles at camera on yacht.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0043.jpg)
![Groom looks off camera.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0044.jpg)
![Bride holds wedding flowers on yacht.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0046.jpg)
![Groom twirls bride on yacht.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0047.jpg)
![Bride and bridesmaids walk along yacht deck.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0049.jpg)
![Bride and groom giggle as they go in for a kiss.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0050.jpg)
![Wedding party smiles.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0052.jpg)
![Bride looks down while snuggling groom.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0053.jpg)
![Bridal party walks and laughs together.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0056.jpg)
![Bride holds wedding florals.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0057.jpg)
![Bride and groom kiss with wedding party.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0059.jpg)
![Bride smiles at camera on yacht.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0060.jpg)
![Groom leans against yacht.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0063.jpg)
![Bride walks with bridesmaids.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0065.jpg)
![Bride and groom snuggle on deck of yacht.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0068.jpg)
![Bride and groom smile at camera.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0069.jpg)
![Bride and groom kiss on deck of yacht.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0071.jpg)
![Bride looks down at wedding flowers.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0072.jpg)
![Bride smiles while snuggling groom.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0074.jpg)
![Groom kisses bride's forehead.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0075-2.jpg)
![Bridesmaids give toast.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0077.jpg)
![Wedding guests clap.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0078.jpg)
![Wedding guests celebrate.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0079.jpg)
![Father of bride gives speech.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0080.jpg)
![Bride and groom dance.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0082.jpg)
![Bride and groom's first dance.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0083.jpg)
![Groom and mother dance.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0086.jpg)
![Groom and mother dance together.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0087.jpg)
![Bridesmaids dance during reception.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0089.jpg)
![Guests dance during reception.](https://www.samanthawebberphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Yacht-Starship-Wedding-in-Tampa-Bay-0090.jpg)
The Fabulous Vendors for Emily & Nick’s Yacht Starship Wedding
Ceremony Venue – Yacht Starship
Getting Ready Location – The Godfrey Hotel
Wedding Dress Shop – Vera’s Bridal
Bridesmaid’s Dress Shop – Modcloth
Groom’s/Groomsmen Attire Shop – Men’s Wearhouse
Makeup Artist – Olivia Locascio
Hair Artist- Destiny & Light
Florist Company – Petals, Presents, and Parties
Catering Company – Yacht Starship
Second Photographer – TK Images