Marde + Troy Step Into The Limelight | Bayanihan Arts and Events Center | Tampa, FL

April 14, 2023 Rebecca Zoumberos

Marde and Troy met in 2017 while at work. Marde was attending her nursing orientation and Troy was a Patient Care Technician. They started having outings with friends and eventually their friends decided to play matchmaker, setting Marde and Troy up to go on a date and the rest is history!

How Troy proposed, Marde’s POV:

“He proposed to me on the day we closed on our brand new house. He suggested that we drive back from Tampa to our new house to take pictures. Even though I was already exhausted from signing infinite amount of papers, I said okay. When we got there, he surprised me by getting on his knee and asking me to be his wife. I was really surprised. It was the last thing on the mind being that it was such a hectic day. But I will never forget it!”

Together Marde and Troy not only have their own home, but they also have the sweetest little pup, Theo! Theo made an appearance in their engagement photos, as well as Marde’s getting-ready photos for their wedding day. Their wedding day as a whole was just so beautiful. The chemistry and joy that Marde and Troy have is so apparent! They tied the knot at Our Lady of Lourdes in Largo—this is a really special place for them as they have both been attending since they were young. Troy was actually an altar server when he was younger but their paths never crossed then!

Their reception was at the Bayanihan Events Center, which is a Filipino event center. You guys… it was SO BEAUTIFUL. Marde is Filipino, so incorporating her culture into their big day was a must! Everything from their first dance, parent dances, prosperity dance, delicious food, and a whole roasted pig, was the perfect blend of unity and love between Troy and Marde’s joined families. We are so happy for these two (three including Theo!).

We wish the Baldino’s so much happiness! Congrats!

Lead Photographer | Tara Zimmerman
Associate Photographer | Emma Hintz