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Finding a photographer can be one of the most agonizing experiences if you don’t know what you are doing. After all, you only have one shot at capturing one of the most important days of your life. When considering potential photographers be sure to ask many questions. Don’t just talk to the photographers over the phone. Visit the photographer’s studio or office and be sure to take family members or close friends with you. You will be able to make a better decision about the photographer’s personality and style if you bring people along to ask the questions that you may not think of. After your meeting you will be able to thoroughly evaluate the photographer with whomever you bring along, which will help ensure that you find the photographer that is right for you.

Dick Peterson Photography
(941) 360-2323
www.dickpetersonphotography.com
7626 15th St E
Sarasota, FL 34243

AJ Mills Photography
941-429-2941
www.sarasota-wedding-photographer.com

Imely Photography & Video LLC
866-281-4975
www.imelyphoto.com
2424 Whipporwill Circle
Sarasota, FL 34231
Local: 941-927-7032

Stephanie Dubsky Photography
941-587-9869
www.stephaniedubskyphotography.com
3632 Desoto Road
“by appointment only, please”
Sarasota, FL 34235

Contemporary Photography by Nancy Miller
941-379-5123
www.nancymillerphotography.com
2433 Hickory Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34234

Moments in Time Photography
941-362-4567
www.sarasotaphotos.com
6616 Gateway Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34231

Lakewood Ranch Studios
941-780-9071
www.LakewoodRanchStudios.com
7282 55th Ave E
Suite 134
Bradenton, FL 34203

Coming in Post Five – DJ’s and Entertainment

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Post Three – 2.22.12 - Bridal Wear & Formalwear

Chances are your gown will be the most personal choice of all the wedding decisions you make. Are you a romantic or a fashion maven? Are you an undiscovered movie star or have you always been a princess? The gown you choose reflects the essential you, but keep an open mind as you look. You may be surprised to find a style you thought was not for you is your best choice.

Sacino’s Formalwear
www.sacino.com
1145 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34236
Smallest details make the most precious memories

Sarasota Brides & Formalwear
www.sarasotabrides.com
4051 Clark Rd
Sarasota, FL 34233
Full Service Bridal Salon – Wedding Gowns, Mothers Dresses, Bridesmaids, Flower girls, Tuxedos and accessories!

La Mariee Couture Bridal Boutique
www.lamariee.com
56 South Palm Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34236
The Ultimate Bridal Salon

Coming in Post Four – Photography

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Post Two – 2.21.12 – Bakers & Catering

Bakers

Unlike the traditional wedding cake of the past, today’s wedding cake baker can prepare a unique cake to fit your wedding theme. With everything from custom molded sugar seashells to a giant gift box made from cake and sugar, you can have anything your imagination can come up with as a wedding cake. You should be very selective with your selection of bakers. References are important because you only get one chance to get a wedding cake right. The professionals we have listed are a good place to start since these are proven and considered to be the area’s finest.

Heavenly Cupcakes
www.MyHeavenlyCupcakes.com
6538 Gateway Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34231

Rica’s Cakes
www.RicasCakes.com
28 N Blvd of the Presidents
Sarasota, FL 34236

Catering

After the ceremony, probably the most important element in any reception is the food and caterer. The caterer and the servers can really make or break your reception. You want to make sure the food is of high quality and hot food is served hot and cold food is served cold. If you can work from 9 to 5 and still come home and serve a hot meal, you certainly expect no less of someone who serves food for a living. Think about the weddings and special events you have been to when deciding on what food to serve. Don\’t try to serve every type of appetizer you have ever tried. Limiting your menu is a hard decision, but as long as you have enough of a variety, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Fete Catering and Ballroom
www.caterfete.com
10670 Boardwalk Loop
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Fete: noun. 1. A festival or feast. 2. An elaborate entertainment. 3. An amazing party.

Nellie’s Catering
www.nelliescatering.com
15 S. Beneva Road
@ Fruitville Road
Sarasota, FL 34232

Catering by Clayton
www.SarasotaCateringByClayton.com
1256 Old Stickney Point Rd
Sarasota, FL 34242

Mattison’s
www.Mattisons.com
7275 S Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34231

Milan Catering and Event Design
www.MilanCatering.com
4141 S Tamiami Trail #3
Sarasota, FL 34231

Imagine Perfection for your reception and call your Wedding Coordinator at 941.312.0000. We received the Best of 2009 Brides Award from Tampa to Port Charlotte by Brides who experienced perfection!

Cafe L’Europe Catering
www.cafeleurope.net
431 St. Armands Circle
Sarasota, FL 34236

Coming in Post Three – Bridal Wear & Formalwear

Post One – 1.20.12 – Accommodations & Travel
Accommodations

If you are looking for world renowned resorts, private beaches, and top notch service look no further. Our Accommodations will cater your every whim. Whether you are looking for a honeymoon suite, beach cabana or a place on the golf course for your entire family to stay, we can accommodate. From Anna Maria Island to Lido Key, from Longboat Key to St. Armands Key, from Sarasota to Siesta Key, we have it all. These quaint locations offer romantic settings for receptions and family style settings for visiting guests.
Hotel Indigo
www.srqhotel.com
1223 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL 34236
Enter serenity and renewal at Hotel Indigo Sarasota and experience the difference. Located in the heart of the Arts district, downtown and nearby Sarasota bay.

Palm Bay Club of Sarasota
www.palmbayclub.com
5960 Midnight Pass Rd.
Sarasota, FL 34242

Hyatt Place Sarasota/Bradenton Airport
www.hyattplacesarasotabradenton.com
950 University Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34234
Your guests will love our spacious rooms, resort style amenities without the resort price, food 24/7 and full bar on site.

Bentley’s Boutique Hotel
www.BentleysSarasota.com
1660 S Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229

Ramada Waterfront Sarasota
www.RamadaSarasota.com
7150 N Tamiami Trail
Sarasota, FL 34243
Your guests will love the Ramada Waterfront with our fun restaurant & Tiki bar featuring live entertainment. The hotel, banquet rooms, pool, restaurant & Tiki bar all have great views of the marina.

Hyatt Regency Sarasota

www.HyattRegencySarasota.com
1000 Boulevard of the Arts
Sarasota, FL 34236

Travel Agencies
Jump to Vendors

With all the work that goes into planning a wedding, you will be very ready for your honeymoon! To help you prepare, consider the following travel professionals to send you on your way to your most unforgettable honeymoon.

GEM Travel Consultants, Inc.
www.gemtravel.com
3737 Bahia Vista St.
Sarasota, FL 34232
We are your Sarasota Honeymoon Specialists. Give us a call let us help you plan that perfect Honeymoon. Certified Honeymoon specialists available to serve you.

Coming in Post Two – Bakers & Catering

Bentley’s Boutique Hotel
Renata Sek
941-966-2121 x301
www.bentleyssarasota.com
Renata@BentleysSarasota.com

The charming venue was beautifully decorated for the holidays. The Lippens family members were very welcoming hosts who kept their guests entertained with a string trio and plenty of food and beverages.

The Palmetto Riverside B&B is located at 1102 Riverside Drive, Palmetto, FL 34221. Phone is 941-981-5331; website is www.PalmettoRiverside.com

Couples from the Netherlands require an additional document, an Apostil, certifying that a Notary Public is authorized to marry people in Florida.

The second of my three weddings on 11/11/11 was a lovely couple eloping from the Netherlands. It was their intention to go back to the courthouse on Monday, Nov. 14, to take care of the paperwork and ship it to Tallahassee and then on to their home. However, a relative of the bride became seriously ill and the couple decided to change their flight and go home on Saturday.

That left me to take care of the paperwork. After the ceremony, the groom thrust a handful of $20s at me and asked me to deal with it. I live in Sarasota, but the couple stayed in Bradenton and had gone to the Manatee County Courthouse (which is being remodeled and the surrounding streets are torn up). So, that meant a trip to Bradenton to get the marriage license certified where it had been issued. I then stopped at UPS to get the proper labels and envelopes to ship the documents first to Tallahassee and then on to Holland.

A second trip, the next day, to UPS to get clarification (Why do I have to call a letter a ‘package’ in order to figure out the fee for ground shipping to Tallahassee? Why am I called the sender, not the third party, when the second packet is being sent from Tallahassee) and shipped off the packets – one inside the other.

I then sent an e-mail to the newlyweds giving them the tracking numbers for both packets.

Total of three hours of my time, but the documents have arrived and the newlyweds are happy!

Nancy J. Taussig
Civil Wedding Officiant
Barefoot Weddings
941-952-1440

Located at The Chelsea Center
2506 Gulf Gate Drive
Sarasota, FL 34231

• 100 Pre-Registered Brides
• 124 Brides & 88 Grooms Attended
• Over 136 guests Attended
• 348 Attended the Bridal Show in all
• 60 Vendor Booths
• A Door Prize was given away every 3-5 minutes
• Cash Prize of $1,000 was awarded to Melissa Horuith