2022 Suncoast Wedding & Event Guide

Wedding & EVENT GUIDE

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A R T I S T I C A F FA I R

ADVICE ARTICLE

Styled Shoot at The James Museum

What To Do BEFORE You Look For A Venue

by Shannon Tarrant

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COVER STORY

Finding Your Fairytale by Jordan Oliveira-Heller

Including Your “Dog of Honor” In Your Wedding Day

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THE LIST

Vendor Directory

Jordan Oliveira-Heller NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:

Thank you so much for picking up a copy of the inaugural issue of the Suncoast Wedding & Event Guide. This guide is published by SWEL Events, a professional association for the wedding and event community along the Suncoast of Florida.

Based in Sarasota, SWEL has strived to strengthen the local event community since 2016. Our member vendors featured throughout this magazine are leading event pros who never rest on pretty. They are staying on top of trends, growing their networks, and continually updating their best practices in an everchanging industry. Our vendors are visionaries who create fantastic experiences for their clients and couples by putting on events that range from extravagant to unreal. I hope you find the perfect vendor team in the pages to follow along with a resource of insight and inspiration.

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and fairytales always end with a wedding scene. From a young age, we are constantly sold a wedding as the idyllic happy ending. But, what’s next? Couples spend anywhere from six months to two years meticulously planning this one day. And then you wake up one Sunday morning, your guests take a Lyft back to the airport and it is time to start the next phase of your life.

Your marriage and your wedding are not the same thing. One is not a reflection of the other. You still turn a year older whether you have a birthday party or not, and you can still move into your home without a housewarming party. So WHY do we put so much emphasis and superstition into our wedding day?

We must remember that fairytales are just showing both the best and most dramatic parts.

We never see when Rapunzel has a bad hair day, or when Prince Eric goes on a rant about the subtle but constant aroma of fish. And even after ‘Happily Ever After,’ there can be tough times ahead (hello?! It is the stuff of sequels!). The REAL fairytale is the journey, not the end.

And your wedding is part of that journey.

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Fairytale

For anyone looking for a fairytale, you are already well on your way! Remember how many fairytales start with the opening of a storybook? Imagine this guide is a storybook and when you opened it, you heard the words “once upon a time” emanate from the pages.

(And you must imagine it because putting little speakers in the publication was WAY out of budget – we checked). Assuming you are engaged or heading towards an engagement, happily ever after is just around the corner, right?

But throughout your life, you have probably consumed films, books, and shows that focus on a grand wedding. Traditionally, comedies

This may seem a bit bold coming from a wedding guide filled with advertisements all promising you picture-perfect nuptials. But you get to put the emphasis on your wedding day because it is what you want and not what you saw in a movie or read in a magazine. You get to be at the helm.

No vendor wants to sell you any more or less than your dream (or the affordable version of your dream). If you are having a 300-person over-the-top affair,

or a courthouse wedding with dinner at a nice restaurant afterwards, just make sure it is what you and your fiancé both want.

Forget about what your friend’s wedding looked like or how many tiers were on the wedding cake you saw on Instagram. If your wedding gets rained on, the food did not taste the way you expected, or you stuttered during your vows, it does not matter. The day can still be perfection even when things do

not go as planned. It has no impact on your Happily Ever After. What matters is that you celebrated your love with people you love.

Whichever way you choose to or can afford to celebrate is good enough. You have had a whole lot of life before that day and hopefully a lifetime after it.

It is fun to get lost in the fantasy, but do not forget to enjoy the magic during the dating process and keep that magic going through whatever comes after “I do”. Eat the cake and do the electric slide (ironically, please). There is nothing wrong with obsessing about your reception and wanting it to be perfect. Just remember to not sweat the small stuff and never lose focus on what really matters.

In this spirit, we gathered three amazing couples who are proof that happiness exists before, during and after the wedding. They are a diverse group of people at different stages in their relationships that have one major thing in common – they have found a love that transcends one day.

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J O N I AND N AT E Having just passed their fiveyear wedding anniversary, Joni and Nate’s marriage is strong and enduring like the roots of a tree.

Wood may be the traditional fifth anniversary gift, but these two celebrated by welcoming their first child Marlie to the world.

While they were friends in high school, it was not until 10 years later after losing touch that they reconnected at a chance meeting at a Sarasota bar. Their first reconnect was a brief encounter, however it wasn’t until they ran into each other at another bar a few weeks later that they realized the universe was trying to tell them something.

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Nate, a Sarasota native, works for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota as a Unit Director. Additionally, he works as a wedding and event DJ on weekends. Joni originally hails from Jamaica and moved to the United States at the age of 7.

She now works for the Sarasota County Government.

Their daughter Marlie was their fourth try at parenthood after three emotionally painful miscarriages.

Marlie arrived just as Joni and Nate were ready to seek alternative routes for becoming a mother and father. They found her name on Pinterest as “Marley” for a boy, but decided they only wanted the name with an amended spelling and for a baby girl. With a new member of the family, they are enjoying the next phase of their relationship.

“It is an honor to be considered and included in a space that typically does not always showcase individuals of various backgrounds,” said Joni. “As a multicultural family unit, we recognize the necessity of representation in media.

As our daughter gets older, we want for her to be able to see herself when she looks at a magazine or turns on the TV and are thrilled to be a part of such a movement.”

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E M M I E AND L U C A S The engagement of Emmie and Lucas is a true pandemic love story. They met online in June of 2020 while the world was locked down, and they found an instant connection. Their first dates were virtual, having wine nights over FaceTime before eventually meeting in person at the mall. It wasn’t long before Lucas found himself down on one knee at Tampa’s Riverwalk, proposing to Emmie in January of 2021. Her initial exclamation of “no” was not a rejection, but pure shock and joy.

Both identifying as trans, Emmie and Lucas both work to give back to their communities.

Lucas is currently a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Specialist in the tech industry. He works as a trans activist with Emmie by his side and looks for additional opportunities to educate whenever possible. Emmie manages a retail operation for a non-profit that supports survivors of domestic abuse.

As a queer couple, Lucas and Emmie’s wedding planning has been a unique experience. As they can be perceived as a heterosexual/ cisgender couple, Emmie and Lucas have made their identities in the LGBTQ+ community known to most wedding vendors involved. This allows them to work only with those who will offer a safe space and celebrate their love without judgment.

“It means so much to both of us to have the privilege to be visible for the trans community on the cover of a wedding magazine,” says Lucas. “It is so important to have diverse representation of all relationship types when working in the wedding industry and it made us feel seen.”

AUTHOR

Jordan Oliveira-Heller swelevents.com

Jordan is the owner and president of Suncoast Wedding & Event Leaders (SWEL) and the publisher of this guide. Before deciding to herd event vendors, he was involved in hundreds of weddings as a caterer, venue coordinator, and even assembled a flower arrangement or two.

Jordan’s favorite fail was once being fired from a job and, because of networking, had 3 new job offers by the end of that same day.

They are enjoying their engagement and in no rush to get married while COVID-19 continues to disrupt the wedding and event industry. They are set to be married in January of 2023 in Riverview, Florida, exactly 2 years to the date of when they were engaged.

M E G A N AND O C TAV I A While dating can be awkward, it can also be an exciting and amazing time in a relationship.

Everything is new and you are constantly discovering something new about each other.

That romance is still alive with Megan and Octavia.

A domestic violence survivor, Megan was left wheelchair bound after a traumatic situation.

This was not a deterrent for Octavia however, who cares for Megan and assists her in her daily activities the way you would expect from an old married couple.

They found each other on Facebook, not a typical site for love, but anything goes in the digital age. Megan’s story gets even more unique, as she was one of the children in the classroom with President George W. Bush at Booker Elementary when the first plane hit the World Trade Center on 9/11. She’s been interviewed about it throughout the years and uses her platform to bring more awareness to domestic violence.

These experiences helped shape the woman Megan is today and has made her an even better partner to Octavia and mother to her son, 7,

and Octavia’s daughter, 6. Megan is a stay-at-home mom, while Octavia works in the microbiology industry. While no date is set, they plan to marry sometime in the coming years.

Octavia loved being a part of our cover as it was “an exciting and different experience that I had the chance to share with Megan. It’s great that the guide expresses all love no matter the sex or race”.

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YOU LO OK f o r a venue You are throwing an event– whether it is a wedding, a family celebration or a party– the first decision is always the same, where will it be hosted?

But where do you even start? Most people go right to Google. They start searching before they even really know what they are looking for in a venue.

The first step is to bring all the decision makers together and talk through each of the topics below. Each person should have the opportunity to share their opinions and discuss their ideas. Then, as a group, they can be ranked by order of importance.

01 T H E B U D G E T

02 THE GUEST LIST

We know this is the worst part… but it’s the MOST IMPORTANT! Having a general idea of your budget will save you time looking at and touring spaces that might break the bank.

Make the big bad list including everyone that you would want to be a part of the special event: friends, family, plus ones, and coworkers. Be sure to review your list to make sure you have not left anyone off.

TIP: When asking family members or co-hosts how much they are planning on contributing to the budget, they often reply, “how much do you need?” Be prepared with an answer before asking, just in case.

TIP: Split it into an A-list and a B-list. The A-list are those guests you would be really disappointed if they weren’t at the party, while the B-list are the attendees that you might not notice weren’t there.

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Are you looking for a formal ballroom space with black tie and gowns, a country club event with cocktail attire like suits and party dresses, a beach vibe with resort wear, or rustic barn chic with jeans and boots? Whatever your style, make sure everyone is on the same page.

The time of day for the event could change the entire vibe. Brunch vs happy hour, a cocktail reception vs full plated dinner. Have a general idea of the start and end time as well as how much time you’ll need for setup and breakdown.

TIP: Decor can transform any location. Chandeliers and drape can make a warehouse look like a ballroom. Don’t limit your venue vision by what you see.

TIP: Some venues rent by the hour while others require a set block of time. Without an understanding of what you need before reaching out, you may end up booking more time than necessary.

04 T H E D I S TA N C E How far are you willing to go to find that perfect venue? The Suncoast is a great location because there are so many venue location options within an hour or so of driving.

Talk to each other about what you think might work the best for both the hosts and the guests.

TIP: Remember that travel costs can affect who RSVPs yes. Make sure the most important VIP guests are on board with your plan either way.

0 5 T H E D AT E How flexible can you be in regards to the date? Oftentimes, Saturdays in the best weather months are the most expensive venue rental costs and can even come with food and beverage minimum spends.

Consider the following: availability of venue dates, whether you have the budget available now or need time to save, the weather, how much time you have to plan the event, and important guest travel.

TIP: Some venues are booked for prime Saturday dates 12-18 months in advance. Be flexible and consider a Friday or Sunday option if your first choice isn’t available.

ON E S T EP AT A T IM E We know, it can be a bit overwhelming. But by starting your venue search with the right information, you are saving yourself time, headache, and stress. Ask yourselves the right questions and make sure your planning team is on the same page. The journey to finding the perfect venue is supposed to be a fun one. Now take a breath and let’s start searching!

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“Dog of Honor” ADVICE ARTICLE

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Dogs are family and we get that! If you want to include your dog in your wedding day, whether it is giving them a part in the ceremony or just including them in some photos, there will be a lot to consider ensuring everything goes smoothly. We have a few tips to make sure you AND your dog can have the best day ever!

01 C O N S I D E R Y O U R D O G ’ S NEEDS AND PERSONALITY

You do not want your dog to be anxious or uncomfortable on your wedding day. If anything, their presence should be a stress reliever! Take their energy level into account and confirm there is time in the day for them to get enough exercise. Then, ask yourself how well they do in unknown environments, crowds and around strangers. This will help you determine the best way to include them in the day.

02 I N F O R M Y O U R V E N D O R S

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Your vendors want to make sure everything runs smoothly and so it is important to notify them your dog will be a part of the day. Discuss your venue’s pet policies and let your planner know exactly how your dog will be participating.

Talk to your photographer about the photos in which you would like to include your dog. It is important to keep everyone in the loop!

03 D R E S S T H E M U P

Consider what you would like your dog to wear for their big debut. There are great custom attire options you can order on Etsy, or you could even make something for them yourself! Keep their comfort levels in mind, as well as the weather and choose an outfit that will be a fun addition to their look. If you are planning to have your dog groomed for the wedding, we highly recommend grooming a couple days before the wedding, as opposed to the day-of, because a bath and a haircut can add additional stress to such a big day.

04 P L A N T H E I R D AY A N D PAC K T H E I R B AGS

Just as you need a timeline for your day, your dog will need one as well. Plan what pictures and activities you would like your dog to be a part of and have arrangements in place to get them to each location. Prepare all their supplies, such as leashes, waste bags, water bowls, food, and lint roller in advance, then designate someone to be responsible for their care.

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Your vendors will be busy working hard on other things and you likely do not want to put the responsibility of your dog’s care on one of your guests. A professional will coordinate with your vendors and provide transportation so that you and your guests will be able to remain completely present. Most importantly, a professional will make sure all your fuzzy loved one’s needs will be met!

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Lido Beach Resort lidobeachresort.com emily.linton@ophotels.com 941-383-3280 The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota ritzcarlton.com kathryn.schanuel@ritzcarlton.com 941-309-2209 The Sarasota Modern thesarasotamodern.com info@thesarasotamodern.com 941-906-1290 The Westin Sarasota westinsarasota.com gabriel.martino@westinsarasota.com 941-217-4792 Zota Beach Resort zotabeachresort.com crystal.russell@ophotels.com 941-248-1206

Bar Services

Beauty

Cakes by Ron cakesbyron.com ron@cakesbyron.com 941-395-2991

Fresh Salon & Spa freshsalonsarasota.com weddings@freshsalonsarasota.com 941-906-7709

Der Dutchman Restaurant dhgroup.com/restaurants smontgomery@derdutchman.com 941-955-8007 x536

Michele Renee The Studio michelereneethestudio.com info@michelereneethestudio.com 813-531-7770

Exotic Gourmet exoticgourmetstore.com info.exoticgourmet@gmail.com 813-701-0410

Samantha Brown Salon Studios samanthabrownartistry.com samanthabrownartistry@gmail.com 941-928-3353

Sweets Bakehouse sweetsbakehouse.com sweetsbakehouse@gmail.com 941-704-3700 Wonder Cake Creations wondercakecreation.com cakes@wondercakecreation.com 941-777-2987

Cornerstone & Company cornerstoneandco.us info@curbsidecask.com 941-706-0941 Vintage Mobile Bar and Bartending Tipsy Tampa Bartender and Events tipsytampa.co tipsytampa@gmail.com 239-878-4901 Bartending and Planning The Wandering Whale thewanderingwhale.com hello@thewanderingwhale.com 941-650-9950 Mobile Bar & Bartending

Adore Bridal Hair and Makeup adorebridalservices.com info@adorebridalservices.com 202-996-7690 Florida Beauty and Bridal floridabeautyandbridal.com floridabeautyandbridal@gmail.com 941-404-6387

Catering

Attire Baker / Cake / Dessert

Truly Forever Bridal trulyforeverbridal.com owner@trulyforeverbridal.com 806-679-2621

Cornerstone & Company cornerstoneandco.us info@curbsidecask.com 941-706-0941 Culinary Creations by Metz culinarycreationsbymetz.com bsouflis@metzcorp.com 941-218-3671 Der Dutchman Restaurant dhgroup.com/restaurants smontgomery@derdutchman.com 941-955-8007 x536 Mattison’s mattisons.com kourtneyc@mattisons.com 941-921-3400 Montilio’s On-the Go montiliosonthego.com onthego@montilios.com 508-894-8855 x240 Mobile Wood Fired Pizza Oven Pier 22 / The Grove pier22dining.com claudia@pier22.com 941-748-3433

C AT E R I N G C O N T I N U E D . . .

D E C O R / R E N TA L S C O N T I N U E D . . .

PlanIT Events, LLC planiteventsllc.com info@myplanitevents.com 941-685-4613 Personal Chef Services

PlanIT Events, LLC planiteventsllc.com info@myplanitevents.com 941-685-4613 Balloons and Décor

Puff ‘n Stuff Catering puffnstuff.com sonya@puffnstuff.com 813-712-7833

So Staged Event Rentals + Design sostaged.com hello@sostaged.com 941-806-8438 Rentals

Decor / Rentals

Sage SRQ sagesrq.com josh@realmrestaurants.com 941-445-5660

Style House Rentals stylehouserentals.com info@stylehouserentals.com 813-792-3700 Rentals

Affairs in the Air affairsintheair.com affairsintheairinc@gmail.com 941-761-1326 Lighting, Draping and Décor

Swanky Soiree Events swankysoireeevents.com swankysoireeflorida@gmail.com 941-893-7860 Draping and Lighting

A Chair Affair, Inc. chairaffairrentals.com liz@chairaffairrentals.com 863-698-7830 Rentals and Décor

US Tent Rental ustentrental.com sean@ustentrental.com 941-727-3311 Rentals

Enlightened Monkey Arts enlightenedmonkeyarts.com ellnhagney@gmail.com 978-473-3080 Projection Mapping

The Wandering Whale thewanderingwhale.com hello@thewanderingwhale.com 941-650-9950 Mobile Bar

Lets Jump Events letsjumpevents.com info@letsjumpevents.com 941-504-7855 Interactive Inflatables, Mechanical Bull and Event Rentals

WeberSCENIC Productions weberscenicproductions.com weberscenicproductions@gmail.com 941-251-9444 Event Design, Lighting Draping and Rentals

madWOLFE Designs madwolfedesigns.com madwolfedesigns@gmail.com 817-692-6171 Calligraphy Palacios Events drapingsarasota.com info@drapingsarasota.com 941-284-7165 Lighting, Draping & Décor

West Coast Rental / Event Design westcoastrentalinc.com sales@westcoastrentalinc.com 813-949-7479 Rentals and Event Design Xpress UrSelf Media xpressurselfmedia.com hello@xpressurselfmedia.com 813-997-1117 LED Infinity Dance Floors

Entertainment

Black Tie DJs blacktiedjs.net blacktiedjs@verizon.net 941-925-5944 DJ Celebrations24 celebrations24.com info@celebrations24.com 727-289-1684 DJ Cirque Vertigo cirquevertigo.com cirquevertigo@mac.com 941-228-5653 Live Entertainment / Circus Performers DJ Joseph - SRQdj djjoseph.com joseph@djjoseph.com 941-405-3262 DJ Jam All Day Entertainment jamallday.com info@jamallday.com 941-321-4663 DJ Marc Mannino marcmannino.com marc@marcmannino.com 941-773-4221 Musician Palm Street Quartet palmstreetquartet.com palmstquartet@gmail.com 941-284-0644 String Quartet - Electric and Acoustic Tampa Bay DJ Company tampabaydjcompany.com info@tampabaydjcompany.com 813-765-7773 DJ and Lighting

WEDDING CEREMONIES & RECEPTIONS | CORPORATE EVENTS HOLIDAY PARTIES | SOCIAL GATHERINGS & MORE AnnaMariaIslandVenues.com | events@chilesgroup.com | 941.778.8712

Total Entertainment by Matt Winter totalentertainmentbymattwinter.com matt@tebmw.com 813-713-1183 Entertainment

Floral

Beneva Flowers beneva.com dshuel@beneva.com 941-923-7401 Be Wed Blooms bewedsrq.com blooms@bewedsrq.com 941-228-3576 Botanica International Design Studio botanicaflorist.com zgallina@botanicaflorist.com 813-831-0965

Painting memories with excellence.

JacobEventPainting.com Visit Jacob’s website to save your date!

Flowers by Fudgie flowersbyfudgie.com bcreighton@flowersbyfudgie.com 941-349-9212 Gulf Gate Flowers gulfgateflowers.com info@gulfgateflowers.com 941-922-9406 Oneco Florist onecoflorist.com onecoflorist@yahoo.com 941-756-1556 Shy Chic Boutique shychic.com cheyanne@shychic.com 941-350-1371 Wood Floral Arrangements

Jewelry

McCarver & Moser mccarvermoser.com nati@mccarvermoser.com 941-387-8000

Live Arts

So Staged Event Rentals + Design sostaged.com hello@sostaged.com 941-806-8438

Cirque Vertigo cirquevertigo.com cirquevertigo@mac.com 941-228-5653 Live Entertainment / Circus Performers

Toast To New Beginnings

Book the perfect hotel stay for your Anna Maria Island wedding at Compass By Margaritaville!

Call To Learn More: 941.741.9700

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Nuovo Bride nuovobride.com elizabeth@nuovobride.com 941-926-0257 Publication

A Wedding with Grace aweddingwithgrace.com weddingwithgrace@aol.com 941-468-1582 Beach Side Ceremonies by Mercedes Vargas beachsideceremony.com beachsideceremony@gmail.com 941-447-4341

Weddings by Bonnie weddingsbybonnie.com info@weddingsbybonnie.com 941-600-8009 FairyTail Pet Care fairytailpet.com woof@fairytailpet.com 813-701-WOOF

The Gala Photobooth thegalaphotobooth.com info@thegalaphotobooth.com 813-551-2747 Jam All Day Entertainment jamallday.com info@jamallday.com 941-321-4663 Kimberly Dyer kimberlydyerphotography.com kimberly.dyer@longboatkeyclub.com 941-228-3120

The Scout Guide sarasota.thescoutguide.com nikkilogan@thescoutguide.com 941-780-0907 Publication

Say “I Do” on the SunCoast sayidosuncoast.com info@sayidosuncoast.com 941-356-3492

Pet Care

Podcast

Cala Lane calalane.com clarisa@calalanedesign.com 813-347-2172 Business Brand Design

The Fancy Booth thefancybooth.com hello@thefancybooth.com 941-806-8680

Xpress UrSelf Media xpressurselfmedia.com hello@xpressurselfmedia.com 813-997-1117

Photography

Officiants

Marketing / Media

Jacob Event Painting jacobeventpainting.com jacobeventpainting@gmail.com 207-333-8081 Live Event Painting

This VS That, Wedding Decisions with Kelly McWilliams kellymcwilliams.com/season-3

Photo Booth

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Bamboo Dreams Photography bamboodreamsphotography.com deborah@bamboodreamsphotography.com 941-920-2900 Cat Pennenga Photography catpennenga.com cat@catpennenga.com 941-806-8680 Carrie Wildes Photography carriewildes.com info@carriewildes.com 813-480-0324 Everence Photography everencephotography.com everencephotography@gmail.com 941-565-3667 Foto Bohemia fotoboho.com studio@fotoboho.com 813-695-2441

Gabriel Rosario grosario.com hello@grosario.com 786-351-0038 Kenna Schott Photography kennaschott.com hello@kennaschott.com 941-704-2373 Kimberly Dyer kimberlydyerphotography.com kimberly.dyer@longboatkeyclub.com 941-228-3120 Lifelong Photography Studio info@lifelongphotographystudio.com lifelongphotographystudio.com 727-491-3872 Limelight Photography stepintothelimelight.com rebecca@stepintothelimelight.com 813-926-4290 Love & Style Photography loveandstylephotography.com becky@loveandstylephotography.com 941-960-6485 Samantha Brown Artistry samanthabrownartistry.com samanthabrownartistry@gmail.com 941-928-3353

Planning

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Be Wed bewedsrq.com brittany@bewedsrq.com 941-228-3576 CoraMarie Events coramarieevents.com donna@coramarieevents.com 813-702-3811 Jennifer Buono Events jenniferbuono.com events@jenniferbuono.com 813-204-8959 Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events kellykennedyweddings.com kelly@kellykennedyweddings.com 941-713-2467 Kelly McWilliams kellymcwilliams.com kelly@kellymcwilliams.com 239-540-9029 Love Lee Lane loveleelane.com ashley@loveleelane.com 813-205-7898 MDP Events mdpeventsplanning.com lauren@mdpeventsplanning.com 401-258-2281

Sandhill Photography sandhillphoto.com sandhillphotographyfl@gmail.com 813-409-6512

NK Productions Wedding Planning nkproductions.net nicole@nkproductions.net 941-362-1088

Shauna and Jordon Photography shaunaandjordon.com shauna@shaunaandjordon.com 727-485-3450

PlanIT Events, LLC planiteventsllc.com info@myplanitevents.com 941-685-4613

Suzanne Lytle Photography slytlephotography.com info@slytlephotography.com 586-212-5889

Precious Moments Events preciousmomentseventsllc.com michelle@preciousmomentseventsllc.com 941-301-9509

Ying Photography ying-photography.com we.are@ying-photography.com 941-479-0123

RSBP Events rsbpevents.com hello@rsbpevents.com 727-528-9544

Venue Transportation / Travel

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Special Moments Events Planning Inc eventsbyspecialmoments.com tammy@eventsbyspecialmoments.com 727-343-0800

The Concession Golf Club theconcession.com jcunningham@concessiongolfclub.com 941-322-1922 ext 110

Stephanie Arias Event Planning stephanieariasep.com stephanieariasep@gmail.com 941-894-4323

Embassy Suites embassysuitessarasota.com eescobedo@innisfreehotels.com 941-536-9741

Stephany Perry Events stephanyperryevents.com info@stephanyperryevents.com 813-400-0376

Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park hiltonhotelstpete.com danny.workman@hilton.com 727-954-2265

Swanky Soiree Events swankysoireeevents.com swankysoireeflorida@gmail.com 941-893-7860

IMG Academy Golf Club imgacademygolfclub.com IMGGolfClubEvents@img.com 941-739-7414

Wilder Mind Events wildermindevents.com hello@wildermindevents.com 940-631-9873

Lido Beach Resort lidobeachresort.com emily.linton@ophotels.com 941-383-3280

GEM Travel Consultants, Inc gemtravel.com gemtravel@comcast.net 941-951-0046 Siesta & Sarasota Trolley sarasotatrolley.com info@sarasotatrolley.com 941-346-3115

Exclusive / In House Catering Bird Key Yacht Club birdkeyyc.com catering@birdkeyyc.com 941-953-4455 ext 109 The Chiles Group annamariaislandvenues.com mpowers@chilesgroup.com 941-778-8709 Compass Hotel Anna Maria Sound compasshotel.com/anna-maria-sound awright@vistahost.net 941-741-9700 ext. 3

The Meadows Country Club meadowscc.org awatts@theiconteam.com 941-371-3000 x223 Pier 22 / The Grove pier22dining.com claudia@pier22.com 941-748-3433 Plantation Golf & Country Club plantationgcc.com cbouchard@plantationgcc.com 941-497-1494 x106 Red Mesa Events redmesaevents.com leigh@redmesaevents.com 855-294-5579 The Resort at Longboat Key Club longboatkeyclub.com ayla.goggin@longboatkeyclub.com 941-387-1621 The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota ritzcarlton.com kathryn.schanuel@ritzcarlton.com 941-309-2209

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Sage SRQ sagesrq.com josh@realmrestaurants.com 941-445-5660

The Pavilion at Mixon Farms thepavilionatmixonfarms.com davidh@mixon.com 941-748-5829 ext. 268

Sarasota Art Museum sarasotaartmuseum.org/event-rentals lwood1@ringling.edu 941-309-4321

Powel Crosley Estate powelcrosleyestate.com joanna.bellmore@bacvb.com 941-722-3244 ext. 3987

The Sarasota Modern thesarasotamodern.com info@thesarasotamodern.com 941-906-1290

The Ringling ringling.org events@ringling.org 941-351-5700 ext. 1-5703

The Westin Sarasota westinsarasota.com gabriel.martino@westinsarasota.com 941-217-4792

Sarasota Garden Club sarasotagardenclub.org office@sarasotagardenclub.org 941-955-0875

Zota Beach Resort zotabeachresort.com crystal.russell@ophotels.com 941-248-1206

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium srqauditorium.com SRQauditorium@SarasotaFL.gov 941-263-6283

Outside Caterers Allowed

Imagery Wedding Films imageryweddingfilms.com imageryweddingfilms@gmail.com 862-432-7337

Bali Hai Beach Resort balihaibeachresort.com FDM@balihaibeachresort.com 941-254-6609 The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature bishopscience.org bharlan@bishopscience.org 941-216-3468 Golden Host Resort / Bahi Hut ghsarasota.com parth@ghsarasota.com 941-500-3859 Mote Marine Laboratory + Aquarium mote.org/venuerental vperrelli@mote.org 941-388-4441 ext. 139 The NEST at Robinson Preserve www.mymanatee.org/nest parksevents@mymanatee.org 941-742-5923 ext. 6047

Videography

Venue

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Kemari Lyn Films kemarilynfilms.com kemari@kemarilynfilms.com 407-760-3644 MakSchu Productions makschu.com productions@makschu.com 941-718-9671 Visions Unlimited Video Productions beautifulvideos.com les@beautifulvideos.com 941-315-3456 Voila Cinematic voilacinematic.com kellie@voilacinematic.com 813-528-1743

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