Sarasota Wedding Planner

Most etiquette experts agree that it is never acceptable to include any instructions about gifts, even ‘no gifts please’ instructions, on an invitation.  The hosts are supposed to be focused on the festivities at hand and not thinking about the possibility of getting gifts from the guests. 
And… if you’re a guest and receive an invitation with […]

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Whether it’s an invitation to a wedding, a shower or a dinner party, an invitation usually comes with an important obligation…to RSVP!
RSVP comes from the French phrase “répondez s’il vous plaît”, meaning “please respond”.  If RSVP is written on an invitation it means that you must tell the host whether or not you plan to […]

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What a beautiful couple.  Kirsten, a former Radio City Rockette, is just gorgeous…and was a joy to work with. The majority of guests were from Manhattan…lots of actors and dancers…after the ceremony they rocked into the wee hours under the Banyan Trees at Selby Gardens…such a fun wedding!

Old fashioned photo booth was a huge hit with everyone…even […]

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A beautifully designed wedding cake, with little details that make it your own, is a wonderful way to let your personality shine at your wedding reception.  The cake is often one of the focal points of the wedding and will one of the most photographed items at the reception!  Your guests will enjoy the little details […]

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Now that some of the big pieces of the wedding are in place it’s time to think about your bridal attendants.  It is an honor to be asked to be a bridesmaid so you should make it a moment to remember for both of you.   Bridesmaids are always touched and flattered…by asking someone to be […]

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Photo Courtesy of: Studio Four Photography 
I know I’ve said it countless time before, but destination weddings are still one of today’s hottest wedding trends…and Sarasota, Florida is world renown as one of THE most beautiful places to get married. 
Yesterday I did a destination wedding for Jill Leep and Brandon Rosenboom at the beautiful Powel Crosley […]

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Ok…the exhilaration is now under control so it’s time to start making the big decisions about the style of your wedding.  Start thinking about the sort of flowers you want to have, the style of photography and videography, the type of food service and the variety of cake you want to order.
Schedule appointments to meet […]

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Congratulations!  You just got engaged over the holidays and romance and excitement fill the air.  All you are thinking about right now is what you will wear, where the wedding will take place, who will be in the wedding, etc.  In order to avoid disappointment there are important things that need to be done well […]

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Destination weddings are one of today’s hottest wedding trends and Sarasota, Florida has become one of THE places to get married.  Brides that dream of saying their vows on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches come to Sarasota from all over the world.
Located on Florida’s west coast, Sarasota has over 35 miles of spectacular […]

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Photo Courtesy of SAGE Art
High on my list of fabulous venues is the spectacular Cà d’Zan Mansion
on the Ringling Museum estate. 
If you are looking for a truly spectacular Sarasota wedding location, Cà d’Zan (old Italian for “House of John”) might be the answer for you. This Roaring Twenties waterfront mansion, situated on the water’s edge […]

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