2023 Suncoast Wedding & Event Guide

Chinese New Year

First Comes Love…

How To Add Glitter To Your Wedding

The best entertainment and décor ideas to WOW your guests.

Intentions

A childhood flashback to remind us that villains need love too. Dare to be bold by incorporating black, white and red into your color scheme while playing with a devilishly good theme.

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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:

Thank you so much for picking up a copy of the second annual 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.

EXECUTIVE EDITOR

SWEL Events – JORDAN HELLER jordan@swelevents.com swelevents.com

EDITORIAL DESIGNER

Cala Lane – CLARISA CATALINA clarisa@calalanedesign.com calalane.com

PRINTER

PLS Print – MEREDITH BROWN meredith@plsprint.com plsprint.com

COVER

Venue NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA

Coordination and Design MDP EVENTS

Photography ANGELA MOON PHOTOGRAPHY

Hair and Makeup ADORE BRIDAL HAIR & MAKEUP

Vintage Car CLASSIC WEDDING CARS OF SARASOTA

Bridal Dress TRULY FOREVER BRIDAL

CONTRIBUTERS

Contributing Writers

MIMI CIRBUSOVA, GRACE FELICE, KELLY KENNEDY

Copy Editor ISABEL LOWER

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First Comes Love...

THEN COMES

the License

(with few exceptions). Most Clerks of Court will allow the application to be completed online; others may require the couple to apply in person. Regardless of how the marriage license application is completed, you must obtain the license in person, and provide your Social Security numbers, along with a valid government ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID card, or passport.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE

• A couple’s state residency is determined by the address on their photo identification cards, regardless of where the couple currently resides.

• If either one of you has been married previously, the date the last marriage ended must be provided to the Clerk of Court. Paperwork is not necessary; only the date is required.

• Once the marriage license is procured, it is valid for sixty days from the effective date indicated on the license.

OFFICIATING

HELPFUL LINKS

SARASOTA COUNTY: sarasotaclerk.com

(Sarasota, Siesta, Longboat, Lido Keys)

MANATEE COUNTY: manateeclerk.com

(Bradenton, Anna Maria Island)

PINELLAS COUNTY: mypinellasclerk.org

(St. Petersburg, Clearwater)

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY: hillsclerk.com (Tampa)

CHARLOTTE COUNTY: marriage.charlotteclerk.com

(Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda)

LEE COUNTY: leeclerk.org

(Fort Myers, Naples, Boca Grande, Sanibel, Captiva)

One of the most important details to take care of before the wedding day is to procure the Marriage License. Here are some guidelines for couples getting married in Florida.

The Marriage License may be issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in any county in Florida. The license does not have to be purchased in the same county in which the couple’s wedding is taking place, although it must be returned to the county clerk’s office at which it was purchased once the ceremony has taken place.

In order to apply for a marriage license, you and your partner must be at least 18 years of age

Author GRACE FELICE aweddingwithgrace.com

Grace Felice of A Wedding with Grace is a caring, nondenominational Wedding Minister and Florida Notary Public who has had the privilege of uniting couples in marriage for over two decades. Grace works closely with her couples to create an authentic, meaningful, personal ceremony they will remember and treasure for years to come.

International couples must provide a passport or other legal documentation.

FEES

The current fee for a Florida Marriage License is $86. This fee will be reduced to $61, if you show proof of having completed a premarital course. Your local clerk’s office will provide you with a list of qualified premarital counselors. There may be processing fees associated, depending on the county in which the license is obtained.

WAITING PERIOD

For non-Florida residents, there is no waiting period for the marriage license to become effective. It is valid the day of purchase, and the couple may be married that very same day.

Florida residents must wait three days after the issuance of the license to be married, unless a premarital course is completed, in which the waiting period is waived.

If one party is a Florida resident and the other party a non-Florida resident, the 3-day waiting period will apply.

WITNESSES

Witnesses are not required to sign the marriage license, but it is always nice to have friends and family share in your love.

Florida Law determines who can marry you. The person who performs your ceremony must be one of the following:

• Ordained minister, clergy, or elder in communion with some churches

• Florida Judicial Officer (Judge), including retired judicial officers

• Florida Clerk of the Circuit Court

• Florida Notary Public (Notaries Public from States other than Florida may not perform a wedding in Florida.)

The person you choose to officiate should, ideally, be experienced in performing wedding ceremonies, a talented speaker, a creative writer, and someone who is genuinely interested in making your ceremony memorable and inspiring to everyone present.

MAKING IT OFFICIAL

The marriage license must be given to the person officiating your wedding, completed by that person, then filed with the Clerk of Court’s office within ten days after your wedding has taken place. Once the marriage license is filed and recorded, a certified copy will be issued to you, and your marriage is official!

Photography CAT PENNENGA PHOTOGRAPHY

MANATEE RIVER VIEWS AT PIER 22

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Wedding Budget Do’s AND Don’ts

TO SAVE YOUR WALLET (AND SANITY)

For many couples, their wedding budget is the first money conversation they have together. Whether you’re newly engaged, daydreaming about your perfect venue, or have been planning for months, money will touch every aspect of your big day (and beyond). Here are eight do’s and don’ts to help you stay financially focused and ready for your future together.

DO CREATE A WEDDING MISSION STATEMENT.

This mission statement should be used to guide how you’ll focus your budget. For instance, if your wedding mission statement is to “create a romantic, intimate, and unforgettable celebration for your closest friends and family”, you’ll know quickly to weed out the 12-piece rock band your sister-in-law had at her wedding.

DON’T PULL YOUR WEDDING BUDGET OUT OF THIN AIR.

The “average” wedding budget is not a good barometer of how much money you and your partner can reasonably afford to spend on your big day. Your wedding budget should be based on the real numbers of what you can afford after you factor in your expenses, debts, and the time you have before your big day. Remember that many vendors will need a deposit in advance!

DO START A WEDDING SINKING FUND.

A sinking fund is a special savings account where your money is earmarked for a specific purpose. Transfer a set amount of money into a high yield savings account from each paycheck. This way, it’s harder to transfer the money out for impulse spending, and you earn a little extra while you save.

DON’T PUT YOUR WEDDING ON CREDIT.

Transferring the financial burden of your wedding onto your future self is a recipe for disaster. Remember, after the honeymoon, you and your partner will want to start working toward the next goal (perhaps saving for a home or starting a family). You won’t want to be paying for your wedding, plus interest, for years to come. Plan ahead and take your time to save.

Photography CAT PENNENGA PHOTOGRAPHY Hair and Makeup SAMANTHA BROWN ARTISTRY

DO START DISCUSSING FINANCES OUTSIDE OF THE WEDDING

It’s vital to understand how you and your partner approach money before you say “I do”; financial issues are frequently cited as the reason for divorce. Are you aligned on your financial goals? Do you know exactly how much debt you’re both bringing into the marriage? What about assets (now or in the future)? Will you combine finances, keep your accounts separate, or have a hybrid? Remember - you’re on the same team; it’s time to get on the same page.

DON’T LET FRIENDS AND FAMILY DICTATE YOUR WEDDING BUDGET.

From the moment you are engaged, everyone and their dog will have an opinion on how you should spend your wedding budget. This gets even more complicated if family members have offered to contribute to costs. Ask clarifying questions before accepting their generous gift to understand what expectations they have and avoid conflicts down the road.

DO CONSIDER PROFESSIONAL HELP.

Unless you have a background in event planning and management, investing in a professional planner can significantly reduce costs in other areas. Wedding and event professionals, like the members of SWEL, can help you navigate your wedding budget with confidence.

DON’T BE AFRAID OF PRENUPS (OR POSTNUPS).

Marriage is, at the end of the day, a contract - one that is a lot easier to enter than exit. While a lot of people may think a prenuptial agreement is unromantic, it serves a very important purpose. A knowledgeable attorney will help facilitate discussions between you and your partner in a healthy, safe, and mutually beneficial environment before creating your documents. This will also give you a sense of security and confidence going into the marriage; feelings that are super sexy in my book!

Author MIMI CIRBUSOVA meadowsweetmoney.com

Mimi Cirbusova is a Certified Financial Education Instructor and shame-free money mentor for Meadowsweet Money LLC. She works one-on-one with clients to help them pay off debt, save and invest for the future, and create healthier money mindsets.

Amanda & Jon

Venue and Caterer THE RESORT AT LONGBOAT KEY

CLUB P hotographer CAT

PENNENGA PHOTOGRAPHY

P lanner SWANKY SOIREE

EVENTS F lorist MARY NELL

CHADSEY FLORAL DESIGN

R entals and Lighting US

TENT RENTAL, SO STAGED

EVENT DESIGN, SWANKY

SOIREE EVENTS Hair and Makeup BRIDES BY KELLY

ANNE B and DELEON

ENTERTAINMENT Cake

CAKES BY RON

Rebecca & Brandon

Venue THE RITZCARLTON, SARASOTA

P hotography KRISTEN

MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

V ideography MEDIA TREE

STUDIOS Planning SPECIAL

MOMENTS EVENT PLANNING

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Kelly’s Kit

A WEDDING DETAIL Checklist

I’m Kelly, a super detail-oriented planner here on the Suncoast. From years of planning grand and spectacular celebrations, I have compiled the information below so I can make sure nothing is missed for my clients – and now I am sharing it with you! Whether you are a DIYer, renting items from a décor vendor in the back of this guide OR have hired a planner, here is a list of the smaller details that are sometimes overlooked for the wedding day.

CEREMONY

❑ Chairs

❑ Aisle Runner

❑ Fans and/or Sunglasses (for outdoor ceremonies)

❑ Programs

• PRO TIP: Have your programs printed on fans for extra functionality

❑ Reserved signs

❑ Welcome Sign / Unplugged Sign

❑ Welcome / Gift Table with Sign

❑ Engagement Photos for Display

❑ Welcome Drinks

• PRO TIP: This is always an opportunity for a wow moment with an interactive champagne wall or circus performer to serve)

❑ Arch / Chuppah / Ceremony Backdrop

❑ Ring Pillow / Flower Basket

❑ Unity Ceremony Items

Table Chart

Choosing the right tables can be difficult. Your venue may already have tables available or have floor plan options that have worked in the space for previous events. But if you are making these decisions yourself, here is a chart of the table sizes, the corresponding linen to be rented and how many guests each can seat.

Rectangles

○ 6ft rectangular table 90x132in linen

Seating for 4 -8 Guests

○ 8ft rectangular table 90 x 156in linen

Seating for 6-8 Guests

COCKTAIL HOUR

❑ High Top Tables

❑ Linens

❑ Seating for Older Guests

❑ Guest Book

❑ Signature Drink Sign for Bar

❑ Cocktail Napkins

• UPGRADE: Have them monogrammed with your initials and wedding date

❑ Lounge Furniture

• PRO TIP: Place these or have them moved near the dance floor after dinner for those guests who want to watch the action but not be a part of it.

Round Dining Tables

4 -6 Guests

or 60in round table

○

120in round linen

Seating for 6 -8 Guests

○ 6ft or 72in round table

132in round linen

Seating for 8 - 10 Guests

Sweetheart Table

(Half-round for the wedding couple)

○ 4ft half-round 108in round linen

○ 5ft half round 120in round linen

Venue PALMETTO RIVERSIDE BED AND BREAKFAST P hotography

DEANNA GRACE PHOTOGRAPHY, RACHEL ELLE PHOTOGRAPHY

P lanner KELLY KENNEDY

WEDDINGS AND EVENTS

F lorist BE WED BLOOMS C ake

KRISTEN MARIE CAKES Hair and Makeup LASTING LUXE

R entals SO STAGED Desserts

LOVE MACARONAGE Dress and Attire TIE THE KNOT BOUTIQUE Invitations and Stationery

SADGEBRUSH DESIGNS Linens

BBJ LA TAVOLA Tux BLACK TIE TUXEDO

Tipping Guidelines

While these guidelines are industry standards, some contracts may require tipping. Always read your contract thoroughly before signing to ensure you comply with all terms of the agreement.

Cocktail Tables

○ 3ft or 36in round table

Seating or standing for 2-4 Guests

• Seating Height: 96in round linen

• Standing Height

OPTION ONE: 120in round (for the linen to hang straight to the floor)

OPTION TWO: 132in round (if decoratively tying a sash or bow around the pole)

Check out the rental companies in the back of this magazine for additional options that do not need linens like farm, acrylic and mirrored tables.

Author KELLY KENNEDY kellykennedyweddings.com

After more than a decade of planning events, Kelly Kennedy founded Kelly Kennedy Weddings and Events in 2016. Her passion to serve others is fulfilled by being in this industry. She specializes in thorough planning, detail and design. Kelly loves to create breathtaking experiences for couples who want a planning process that is effortless.

RECEPTION

❑ Dining Tables

❑ Linens

❑ Chairs

❑ Table Numbers

❑ Seating Chart / Escort Cards

❑ Place Cards

❑ Menu Cards (for plated meals or food signs on the buffet)

❑ Plates, Silverware, Glasses and Napkins

• HINT: Lean on your caterer / bar staff to handle these rentals and more. They’ll know what to rent based on the menu.

❑ Decorative Tabletop Décor (like napkins, napkin rings, charger plates)

❑ Cake Stand

❑ Cake Knife

❑ Dancefloor

❑ Hora Loca Items (LED glasses, glow sticks, noisemakers, glow tubes)

❑ Send-Off:

○ Sparklers (check with your venue)

○ Fiber Optic Wands

○ Bubbles

Unity Ceremonies

This tradition performed within the wedding ceremony symbolically binds the marriers for life. It typically involves two elements being joined. Here are some common and meaningful unity ceremony ideas:

○ Sand

Two different colors of sand being poured from containers into a decorative receptacle that can be displayed in your home.

○ Candles

Each of you lights a candle and uses that to light a larger candle at the same moment, signifying the joining of your lives.

○ Alcohol

Combine two complimenting flavors of wine, pour different bourbons into a small oak barrel or chose your own liquors to signify your union.

○ Handfasting

While the officiant reads vows, a cord is tied around your hands and literally tie the knot.

Favorite Chairs

While there is nothing wrong with a white, wood or bamboo folding chair, here are my favorite upgrades:

Linen Guide

When picking linens, there are endless options. Linens are available for delivery or shipping from companies like A Chair Affair, BBJ La Tavola, Gabro Event Services, Linens by the Sea and Over the Top Rental Linens. Here are some of the most common fabrics you’ll encounter.

○ Polyester

The least expensive and most common linen, this lightweight fabric is always reliable.

○ Crinkle

A textured linen with creases that give volume and texture to your tablescape.

○ Dupioni

This reversible textured fabric is dull on one side and shiny on the other.

○ Shantung

A synthetic dupioni silk, with fine lined visual texture throughout the linen.

○ Pintuck

OTHER DÉCOR

❑ Lighting:

○ Chandeliers

○ Up-Lights

○ Market/String Lights

○ Pin Spotting Lights

○ Projections

○ Cold sparkler fountains

❑ Draping (to create romance and block unattractive walls or sights)

❑ Backdrops (like flower walls that can add a focal point behind the Sweetheart Table)

❑ Giant LED Letters

❑ Lawn Games (Jenga, Chess, Croquet, Bean Bag Toss)

This linen has beautiful, raised squares and makes for an elegant tablescape.

○ Satin

A classic organic fabric that’s as soft as it is luxurious.

○ Lamour

A thick, matte satin fabric. It is not as shiny as satin but has a mild sheen that reflects light well.

○ Spandex

This stretchy fabric pulls tight to the table for a clean look. Avoid it on dining tables as your guests won’t be able to slide their legs under the table.

○ Sequin

A linen with thousands of shiny discs sewn to it, either all one color or a variety to make your table sparkle.

○ Velvet

A premium selection, it’s the heavy yet gorgeous material that you won’t be able to stop running your hands over.

○ Pattern

Patterns can come in different fabrics and add visual texture to your event design. Patterns can be anything from images, abstract art, shapes and more.

○ Overlay

A sheer, lacy or smaller fabric that lays on top of another linen for a layered look.

Chiavari Chair

A versatile and classy style that comes in a variety of colors. A Chair Affair, Inc. has lots of great options.

FLORALS

❑ Welcome Sign Flowers/ Garland

❑ Welcome Table arrangement

❑ Ceremony:

○ Back of Aisle

○ Chair Décor

○ Aisle Décor

○ Front of Aisle (where couple stands)

❑ Cocktail Hour

○ Cocktail Table Centerpieces

○ Flowers for Bars

❑ Reception

○ Dining Table Centerpieces

○ Head Table/ Sweetheart Table

○ Hanging Greenery or Flowers

○ Cake Table / Flowers on Cake

○ Stairs / Bannisters / Railings

❑ Personal Flowers

○ Bouquet / Boutonnieres for the Couple

○ Toss Bouquet to T hrow

○ Bouquets or Boutonnieres for Each Member of the Wedding Party

○ Flowers for Ushers, Flower Girl or Ring Bearer

○ Others Who May Need Flowers: Parents, Grandparents, Officiant

Cross-back Chair

A wood chair with different finishes that would be befitting for any European countryside. Gabro Event Services has three gorgeous choices.

Louis Chair

An icon of French design, this comfortable and luxurious chair will never go out of style. So Staged Event Design + Rentals has white, gold and natural color options.

Napoleon Chair

A classic design that has been used at White House State Dinners for decades. This candidate for your 2024 wedding can be rented from Palacios Events.

Ghost Chair

A clear acrylic chair that can be shaped like any of these other styles. Check out Posy Exchange for some beautifully detailed selections.

Sarah & Frankie

Venue POWEL CROSLEY

ESTATE Catering and Planning MILAN

CATERING & EVENT DESIGN

Photographer AMBER

MCWHORTER PHOTOGRAPHY

Videographer PRICELESS

STUDIO DESIGNS Florist

SO STAGED FLORALS Grand

Entrance Music and Drums

AL FURSAM DABKA & ZAFFAH

GROUP DJ GRANT HEMOND

Desserts HYPPO POPS Hair and Makeup FEMME AKOI

Transportation SIESTA

TROLLEY

Tara Tomlinson Photography

No, not real glitter. It would make a mess and you would never get your security deposit back. We’re talking about the things that will make your wedding sparkle. These are elements that you and your guests will not soon forget. Once you have booked the necessities like venue, catering, invitations and an outfit to wear, here are some great ideas to incorporate into your ceremony and reception.

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS

The Suncoast of Florida has been home to an amazing community of circus talent for generations. From aerialists who can pour champagne while hanging from a chandelier, magicians who can wow your guests with slight of hand, to living tables, there are endless opportunities to dazzle. Circus performers, like the incredible Lyric Wallenda and Simon Arestov of Cirque Vertigo, are bringing their talents from under the Big Top to your special event. They can provide elegant entertainment, over-the-top acts, living art and anything you can dream.

CIRQUE VERTIGO cirquevertigo.com

STAR NEWMAN MAGICIAN prettymagical.com

PAINT ME LIKE ONE OF YOUR FRENCH GIRLS

If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many words is a painting worth? Being immortalized on canvas is not just for zoftig women eating grapes during the Renaissance. There are painters available to capture your ceremony, first dance or any moment you want turned into art. With such a vibrant and active artistic community along the Suncoast, it is no wonder this incredible option is available.

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YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE BOOTH

Photo booths are always on trend. And as they gain popularity, the options abound! Many companies offer a variety of sequin, shiny and patterned backgrounds paired with entertaining props and the option for printed or virtual photos. But wait, there’s more! Photo booths now offer great options like animating a series of photos into a GIF, taking a boomerang video of your guests, or even 360-degree videos. Backgrounds are also evolving with real and fake floral backdrops, custom themed backdrops and green screens that offer limitless options.

Author JORDAN 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 three new job offers by the end of that same day.

Read more about these options and see examples at: www.suncoastweddingsandevents.com/blog/photobooth

EVENT PAINTING BY JAMIE

Justin Demutiis Photography

Samantha Brown Artistry Cat Pennenga Photography

Taylor Mickal Photography

You may not have given birth to them, but let’s face it, our pets are family. And what’s a wedding day without your whole family? Having your fluffiest friend on your wedding day is important to many couples. But it’s not always easy to manage their care on such an important day. That’s where FairyTail Pet Care comes in handy. They are your pet’s plus one to the wedding.

They’ll handle all the details of having your pet on-site for photos and more while keeping them fed, hydrated and happy throughout the event. FairyTail has also been responsible for some of the coolest viral trends like replacing bridesmaids’ bouquets with adoptable rescue puppies, creating a video of your wedding day from your pup’s perspective or an adoptable

kitten toss instead of a bouquet toss where the one who catches a kitty pillow takes home a real adoptable cat. The best part about using FairyTail Pet Care? A portion of all their profits is donated back to local animal shelters.

FAIRYTAIL PET CARE fairytailpet.com

Lifelong Photography

AIN’T NOTHING BUT A HOUND DOG

LIGHT IT UP

Brighten your big day with a custom neon sign. Neon is in style and always a hit. With custom neon signage, you can accent your event with any message. Popular options include your new last name, your wedding hashtag, “Crazy in Love”, “Better Together” and more. These signs are great as part of your photo booth backdrop, behind your

sweetheart table, or anywhere that your reception needs a boost of brightness. They also make great cake toppers! And who says neon has to be words? Hearts, stars, animals, and anything you can imagine is possible.

POSY

MAP TO THE STARS

One of the coolest things happening in weddings is projection mapping. Projection mapping is when images and videos are projected onto surfaces to bring them to life. This is a precise art that is custom fitted to any surface. You can animate your cake, an empty wall, a statue or a whole building. Boring ceiling? Bring it to life with the magic of projection mapping. No photo can capture the magic of projection mapping, so head over to enlightenedmonkeyarts.com to see the multitude of possibilities.

ENLIGHTENED

BY DER DUTCHMAN

Landrum Photography

MONKEY ARTS

Promise Hope Terrell

Caroline & Thomas

Venue SUNKEN GARDENS

P hotography CALISTA

MANFRE PHOTOGRAPHY

Planning and Design

STEPHANY PERRY

EVENTS F lorist ARMS

OF PERSEPHONE C aterer

DELECTABLES FINE CATERING

R entals SOUTHERN CHAIRS

Hair and Makeup ALLURE

ARTISTRY BEAUTY DJ BIG

MAN PRODUCTIONS Cake

PUBLIX Transportation

JOLLEY TROLLEY

SalliJean & Greg

Cruella Intentions

Styled Shoot .

Wondering what it would look like if Cruella and Jasper tied the leash? This devilish theme is taking us back to our childhoods and seeing spots! Breaking out of tradition and into a dark, bold color scheme that is elegant, mysterious, and romantic, these vendors created a show-stopping event with décor that is as fun as it is functional.

Venue NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA Coordination and Design

MDP EVENTS Hair and Makeup ADORE BRIDAL HAIR & MAKEUP

Photography ANGELA MOON PHOTOGRAPHY Fashion Sketch

Artist ARTISTIC TALENT GROUP Cake CAKES BY RON Vintage

Car CLASSIC WEDDING CARS OF SARASOTA Catering and Bar

CULINARY CREATIONS BY METZ F lorist FLOWERS BY FUDGIE

Rentals PALACIOS EVENTS Balloon Arch PLANIT EVENTS LLC

Photo Booth and Neon Signage POSY EXCHANGE Printed

Materials SADGEBRUSH DESIGNS Tabletop Decor SET & STYLED Desserts SWEETS BAKEHOUSE Live Musicians TOTAL

ENTERTAINMENT BY MATT WINTER Bridal Dress TRULY FOREVER BRIDAL Linens LINENS BY THE SEA

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Refer Flowers by Fudgie, when you are looking for a creative talented team!

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Venue HYDE HOUSE

Wedding and Event

Planner CORAMARIE EVENTS

Photographer DEWITT

FOR LOVE F lorist 2 BIRDS

EVENTS C ake WILLOW WISP

CAKES C aterer SALTBLOCK

CATERING Ceremony Music

WINTER FORMAL EVENTS

DJ and Photo Booth MY DJ

ENTERTAINMENT O fficiant

EVENTS BY TELLI R entals

TREASURY RENTALS Hair and Makeup IMAGO DEI

BY MILAN D arrian’s Hair

Whimsical Winery Styled Shoot

WINE AND DINE

Dreaming of a glass of white while gazing out at the stunning vineyard views?

Cheers to experiencing wine country right here on the Suncoast! Sip a glass of wine and enjoy– getting married can feel like a relaxing vacation too.

Venue and Catering GRAND

PAVILION AT SANDBAR

Planner WILDER MIND

EVENTS Photography

LARISSA SOROKA PHOTO

V ideographer TOP COAST

PRODUCTIONS F lorist

BAUG HAUS Officiant

WEDDINGS BY LORTZ Hair and Makeup MILLIE

RIVERA C ake PUBLIX DJ

GRAINGERTAINMENT

Rentals PLITHOS EVENT

RENTALS Invitations

INVITATIONS BY WHITNEY

2022 COVER COUPLE

Two of our cover models from last year’s guide were married in real life recently at The Regent. Congratulations to newlyweds Lucas and Emmie!

Emmie & Lucas

COMPASS HOTEL ANNA MARIA SOUND compasshotel.com/anna-maria-sound awright@vistahost.net | 941-245-1805

EMBASSY SUITES SARASOTA hilton.com/en/hotels/srqeses-embassy-suites-sarasota katie.karr@hilton.com | 941-536-9119

HILTON ST. PETERSBURG CARILLON PARK hiltonhotelstpete.com danny.workman@hilton.com | 727-954-2265

HOTEL HAYA hotelhaya.com mhygh@hotelhaya.com | 813-568-1200

LIDO BEACH RESORT lidobeachresort.com emily.linton@ophotels.com | 941-383-3280 THE RITZ-CARLTON, SARASOTA ritzcarlton.com

Photography CAT PENNENGA PHOTOGRAPHY

Cakes and Desserts

CHEESECAKE CUTIE & CAFE cheesecakecutie.com jennifer@thecheesecakecutie.com | 941-779-2253

DER DUTCHMAN RESTAURANT dhgroup.com/restaurants smontgomery@derdutchman.com | 941-955-8007

EXOTIC GOURMET exoticgourmetstore.com info.exoticgourmet@gmail.com | 813-701-0410

STACKD CAKE STUDIO stackdcakes.com stackdcakes@gmail.com | 941-465-8108

SWEETS BAKEHOUSE sweetsbakehouse.com sweetsbakehouse@gmail.com | 941-704-3700

Bar Services

ABC FINE WINE & SPIRITS abcfws.com/concierge rdavis@abcfws.com | 813-703-5871

AM I COCONUTS? amicoconuts.com jennifer@amicoconuts.com | 513-814-1137

KOMBI KEG SARASOTA kombikeg.com/united-states/sarasota steph@kombikegsarasota.com | 941-993-3515

THE WANDERING WHALE thewanderingwhale.com hello@thewanderingwhale.com | 941-650-9950

Beauty

ADORE BRIDAL HAIR AND

Décor and Rentals

AMPLIFIED PRODUCTIONS amplifiedprod.com

info@amplifiedprod.com | 941-313-7475

Event Sound/Lighting and AV

BBJ LA TAVOLA bbjlatavola.com

jbartosiak@bbjlatavola.com | 813-812-9221 Specialty Linen

A CHAIR AFFAIR, INC. chairaffairrentals.com liz@chairaffairrentals.com | 863-698-7830

Rentals and Décor

GABRO EVENT SERVICES gabroeventservices.com gabroeventservices@gmail.com | 877-870-9193

Rentals, Lighting & Décor

HAPPY TOTS PLAY CO. happytotsplay.com hello@happytotsplay.com | 941-702-1883

Kids’ Party Rentals

OOYOOT MARKET + EVENTS ooyootco.com

info@ooyootco.com | 941-867-3344

Tabletop and Décor Rentals

OVER THE TOP RENTAL LINENS overthetopinc.com

katie.antiporda@ottrl.com | 813-215-3058

Rental Linens

PALACIOS EVENTS drapingsarasota.com info@drapingsarasota.com | 941-284-7165

Lighting, Draping and Décor

PLANIT EVENTS, LLC planiteventsllc.com info@myplanitevents.com | 941-685-4613

Balloons and Décor

POSY EXCHANGE posyexchange.com

hello@posyexchange.com | 813-753-4349

Neon Signs and Flower Walls

SO STAGED EVENT RENTALS + DESIGN sostaged.com

hello@sostaged.com | 941-806-8438 | Rentals

STELLA ROSE EVENTS stellaroseevents.com

jenna@stellaroseevents.com | 941-212-0416 | Rentals

DÉCOR

PHASE 5 BAND phase5band.com josh@phase5band.com | 813-728-4189 | Live Band

PLATINUM ENTERTAINMENT platinumentdj.com platinumentdj1@gmail.com | 518-857-6798 | DJ

ROYALE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP royalemusicgroup.com info@royalemusicgroup.com | 571-245-6596 | Live Music

SRQ ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY srqentertainment.com srqentertainment941@gmail.com | 941-284-2625 Violin and Photo Booth

TAMPA BAY DJ COMPANY tampabaydjcompany.com info@tampabaydjcompany.com | 813-765-7773 DJ and Lighting

TAMPA EVENT DJS tampaeventdjs.com myevent@tampaeventdjs.com | 813-765-7773 | DJ

TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT BY MATT WINTER totalentertainmentbymattwinter.com matt@tebmw.com | 813-713-1183 | Entertainment Agency

LAKEWOOD RANCH COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES mylwr.com info@lwrca.org | 941-757-1530

RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN ringling.edu ljulien@ringling.edu | 941-893-2864

Florist 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

FLOWERS BY FUDGIE flowersbyfudgie.com bcreighton@flowersbyfudgie.com |

SHY CHIC BOUTIQUE shychic.com

cheyanne@shychic.com | 941-350-1371

Wood Floral Arrangements

SO STAGED EVENT RENTALS + DESIGN sostaged.com

hello@sostaged.com | 941-806-8438

Invitations and Calligraphy

MADWOLFE DESIGNS madwolfedesigns.com

madwolfedesigns@gmail.com | 817-692-6171 Calligraphy

SADGEBRUSH DESIGNS sadgebrushdesigns.com sadgebrush@gmail.com | 941-713-1606

Invitations, Signage and Calligraphy

Jewelry

MCCARVER & MOSER mccarvermoser.com nati@mccarvermoser.com | 941-387-8000

Jeweler

Live Arts

CIRQUE VERTIGO cirquevertigo.com cirquevertigo@mac.com | 941-228-5653

Live Entertainment / Circus Performers

ENLIGHTENED MONKEY ARTS enlightenedmonkeyarts.com ellnhagney@gmail.com | 978-473-3080

Projection Mapping

EVENT PAINTING BY JAMIE eventpaintingbyjamie.com jamie@eventpaintingbyjamie.com | 610-316-2113

Live Painter

STAR NEWMAN MAGICIAN prettymagical.com prettymagical@gmail.com

PHOTOBOOTH CONTINUED...

JAM ALL DAY ENTERTAINMENT jamallday.com info@jamallday.com | 941-321-4663 | Mirror Photo Booth

KIMBERLY DYER PHOTOGRAPHY kimberlydyerphotography.com kimberly.dyer@longboatkeyclub.com | 941-228-3120

POSY EXCHANGE posyexchange.com hello@posyexchange.com | 813-753-4349

SRQ ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY srqentertainment.com srqentertainment941@gmail.com | 941-284-2625

XPRESS URSELF MEDIA xpressurselfmedia.com hello@xpressurselfmedia.com | 813-997-1117 Interactive Photo/Video Experiences

Photography

AMANDA ZABROCKI PHOTOGRAPHY azphotograph.com amanda@azphotograph.com | 813-860-4453

ASHLEY J PHOTOGRAPHY ashleyj.photo abjourdonnais@gmail.com | 806-773-1941

BAMBOO DREAMS PHOTOGRAPHY bamboodreamsphotography.com deborah@bamboodreamsphotography.com | 941-920-2900

BRI WATKINS PHOTOGRAPHY briwatkinsphoto.com briwatkinsphoto@gmail.com | 941-900-7476

CAT PENNENGA PHOTOGRAPHY catpennenga.com cat@catpennenga.com | 941-806-8680

CARRIE WILDES PHOTOGRAPHY carriewildes.com info@carriewildes.com | 813-480-0324

DEWITT FOR LOVE dewittforlove.com info@dewittforlove.com | 727-692-4085

JAEGER HAUS PHOTOGRAPHY jaegerhausphotography.com jaegerhausphoto@yahoo.com | 616-498-0331

JESSICA GUADAGNO PHOTOGRAPHY jgpictures.com jessica@jgpictures.com | 646-752-2177

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTINUED...

KENNA SCHOTT PHOTOGRAPHY kennaschott.com hello@kennaschott.com | 941-704-2373

KIMBERLY DYER PHOTOGRAPHY kimberlydyerphotography.com kimberly.dyer@longboatkeyclub.com |

COMPASS HOTEL ANNA MARIA SOUND compasshotel.com/anna-maria-sound

Travel and Transportation

EMBASSY SUITES SARASOTA hilton.com/en/hotels/srqeses-embassy-suites-sarasota katie.karr@hilton.com | 941-536-9119

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR flemingssteakhouse.com/events-and-catering melissarizvi@flemingssteakhouse.com | 813-446-5547

GROVE grovelwr.com info@grovelwr.com | 941-893-4321

HILTON ST. PETERSBURG CARILLON PARK hiltonhotelstpete.com danny.workman@hilton.com | 727-954-2265

HOTEL HAYA hotelhaya.com mhygh@hotelhaya.com | 813-568-1200

LIDO BEACH RESORT lidobeachresort.com emily.linton@ophotels.com | 941-383-3280

THE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB meadowscc.org

jpozo@theiconteam.com | 941-371-3000 ext. 223

PIER 22

pier22dining.com info@pier22.com | 941-748-8087

PLANTATION GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB plantationgcc.com

cbouchard@plantationgcc.com | 941-497-1494 ext. 106

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

SAGE SRQ sagesrq.com admin@realmrestaurants.com | 941-445-5660

SARASOTA ART MUSEUM sarasotaartmuseum.org/event-rentals lwood1@ringling.edu | 941-309-4321

THE SARASOTA MODERN thesarasotamodern.com arulison@thesarasotamodern.com | 941-906-1290

VENETIAN RIVER CLUB venetianriverclub.com

angelacerce@venetianriverclub.com | 941-234-4256

ZOTA BEACH RESORT zotabeachresort.com crystal.russell@ophotels.com | 941-248-1206

Venue

OUTSIDE CATERERS ALLOWED

THE BISHOP MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURE bishopscience.org bharlan@bishopscience.org |

941-216-3468

THE JAMES MUSEUM OF WESTERN & WILDLIFE ART thejamesmuseum.org

events@thejamesmuseum.org | 727-892-4200

MOTE MARINE LABORATORY + AQUARIUM mote.org/venuerental vperrelli@mote.org | 941-388-4441 ext. 139

NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA ncf.edu/weddings ncopeland@ncf.edu | 941-487-4204

POWEL CROSLEY ESTATE powelcrosleyestate.com joanna.bellmore@bacvb.com | 941-722-3244 ext.

THE REGENT theregentfl.com fmoeller@theregentfl.com | 813-571-2494

Videography

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