Lauralee + Collier
Twas the night before ✨
The night before vows are spoken.
The night before forever begins.
Lauralee and Collier gathered with their closest family and friends inside the timeless beauty of Oxford Exchange for an intimate and elegant rehearsal dinner in the heart of Tampa. Known as one of the most iconic wedding venues in Tampa, Oxford Exchange set the perfect backdrop for a night that felt both refined and deeply personal.
But the moment that stilled the entire room didn’t happen under the chandeliers.
It happened over a phone call.
Collier’s grandfather, unable to attend due to health concerns, called to tell his grandson how proud he was of the man he’s become — and to offer a few words of advice for the soon-to-be husband.
As he spoke, something beautiful unfolded.
Cousins slowly gathered around Collier. Arms wrapped around shoulders. Heads leaned in close. A quiet show of strength and legacy and family.
There wasn’t a dry eye in the room.
Moments like this are why I love documenting rehearsal dinners and wedding weekends at Oxford Exchange. The guard is down. The anticipation is building. The meaning feels heavier in the very best way.
Lauralee and Collier, thank you for trusting me with the beginning of your Oxford Exchange wedding weekend in Tampa.
And to the incredible team who made this rehearsal dinner at Oxford Exchange so seamless and stunning, it is always an honor to collaborate with creatives who care so deeply about their couples
More Tampa celebrations like this, please.
Venue : Oxford Exchange
Florist : Flora Fine Flowers + Events
Dessert Table : Hands On Sweets
