Your Wedding Guide To: Tents
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Your Wedding Guide To: Tents

Tents provide a tremendous amount of versatility to your wedding day! We know the topic can be a bit overwhelming…What size? What type? What am I forgetting? Trust us, you can totally tackle this! We will lay it all out, so you know exactly what you need, and what not to forget! So go and book that dream venue location, and then come back here for the rundown on how to select the perfect tent!

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Your Wedding Guide To: Dance Floors
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Your Wedding Guide To: Dance Floors

If your venue does not come with a designated hardwood or tile dance floor area, then this blog is for you! And if your venue does have a designated dance floor area and you don’t like how it looks, this blog is for you too! We’ve got the details on sizing the dance floor for your guest count, choosing the perfect style dance floor, and a few tips that you will want to remember when making your decisions!

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Tips for Having Your Pet Be A Part of Your Wedding Day
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Tips for Having Your Pet Be A Part of Your Wedding Day

Are you thinking about having your dog at your wedding, but you’re not 100% sure it’s a good idea? Or maybe you know they HAVE to be there, but you’re not sure how to pull it off. And what about making sure that you go with a dog friendly wedding venue? Logistically it seems like having a wedding with a dog can get a bit complicated, but rest assured, we have the tips, tricks and resources to make sure that your furry family members can be included in your big day!

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Sue & Chad’s Tropical Paradise Beach Wedding at Sunset Beach Resort
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Sue & Chad’s Tropical Paradise Beach Wedding at Sunset Beach Resort

Sue and Chad had their wedding at the cozy, coastal Sunset Beach Resort, a venue that is the perfect for beach ceremonies and intimate receptions located in Siesta Key Florida! Though the days, weeks and even hours leading up to Sue and Chad’s big day presented many challenges, they faced and overcame every obstacle together. The day was a true testament to the incredible love that Sue and Chad share, and that their friends and family have for them!

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Julia & Tyler’s Grand Romantic Wedding at The Ringling
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Julia & Tyler’s Grand Romantic Wedding at The Ringling

Julia and Tyler had their wedding at the extraordinary John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art. With its stunning courtyard and expansive art gallery, Sarasota’s Ringling is the perfect place for a wedding styled with artistic elegance and pure romance. But for all of its splendor, not even The Ringling could match the beauty of Julia and Tyler’s love for one another!

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Amy &amp; Francis’ Enchanted Garden Wedding at New College</a>
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Amy & Francis’ Enchanted Garden Wedding at New College

Amy and Francis had their wedding at stunning New College of Florida's Historic College Hall. With Sarasota waterfront views and open skies, the stage was set for a wedding to remember! In spite of Florida’s unpredictable weather that brought a bit of rain, the overall day was spectacular and the sunset was breathtaking. The energy and love that Amy and Francis brought to their day was contagious! From guests to vendors, everyone could feel the love in the air and knew that even rain couldn’t dampen the energy coming from this lovely couple!

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Toni &amp; Carter’s Chic Boho Wedding at The Barn at The Edison
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Toni & Carter’s Chic Boho Wedding at The Barn at The Edison

Toni and Carter had their wedding at The Barn at The Edison in Dade City Florida, an eclectic venue that offers charming elegance and a great backdrop for fun and personal details! The puffy clouds added to the whimsical atmosphere of the day, and the blank slate of the location enhanced the moody yet edgy vibes our couple was going for! Not only did our couple have a unique and fun wedding day, but it was also a day filled with lots and lots of details that were personal to them! Our favorite!

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Planner’s Perspective: Why We Love a First Look
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Planner’s Perspective: Why We Love a First Look

Maybe you have already decided that you want that magical moment when your eyes meet while you’re walking down the aisle. You’ve waited your whole life for this moment and NO ONE is going to convince you to do a first look. We hear you. Or maybe you love the idea of a first look, and you need help getting your spouse-to-be, or well-meaning family on board. We hear you too. We’re going to share with you everything we know about the first look debate, and share with you why we personally love a first look, so that you can make the absolute best decision for your big day.

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Planner’s Perspective: Photo and Video Tips
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Planner’s Perspective: Photo and Video Tips

It can be challenging to decide between wants and needs on a wedding day, so we’re going to share with you all about the must-haves, and the extras, for photography and videography from a planning perspective!

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Alex &amp; Robert’s Modern Romantic Wedding at Hotel Haya
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Alex & Robert’s Modern Romantic Wedding at Hotel Haya

Alex and Robert had their wedding at the modern-industrial Hotel Haya in St. Petersburg, Florida, which boasts a chic, blank-slate ballroom that can be transformed into any modern couple’s dream wedding space. Not even the Florida spring showers could dampen the joy felt by all who were in attendance that day. Alex and Robert are truly some of the kindest people that we have ever worked with, and their endless love and joy for one another is inspiring.

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Shannon and Matt’s Coastal Paradise Welcome Reception at The Resort at Longboat Key Club
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Shannon and Matt’s Coastal Paradise Welcome Reception at The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Shannon and Matt hosted their wedding weekend, including their Welcome Reception, at The Resort at Longboat Key Club on breathtaking Longboat Key, Florida. With a picturesque sunset, effortless breeze, and perfect tropical vibes, the evening was one to remember! Each element came together to create the perfect atmosphere to welcome family and friends to an exciting weekend full of laughter, love and many new memories!

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Shannon and Matt’s Vibrant Tropical Wedding at The Resort at Longboat Key Club
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Shannon and Matt’s Vibrant Tropical Wedding at The Resort at Longboat Key Club

Shannon and Matt had their wedding at The Resort at Longboat Key Club on gorgeous Longboat Key, Florida. With the ocean breeze and sunny skies, the day was nothing short of picture perfect! The details that went into the day, paired with the love shared by the couple and their family and friends, truly made for a wedding to remember!

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Danielle &amp; Rodrigo’s Vibrant Chic Wedding at The Epicurean</a>
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Danielle & Rodrigo’s Vibrant Chic Wedding at The Epicurean

Danielle and Rodrigo’s wedding took place at the luxurious and ultra-chic Epicurean Hotel in Tampa, Florida. For a destination wedding with a modern vibe, there is no better venue! The Florida sun was warm, and the afternoon breeze was beautiful for our couple’s perfect wedding day! Full of love from family and friends, and as a true reflection of their love for each other, Danielle and Rodrigo’s wedding day was overflowing with joy and memorable moments!

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Sweet and Whimsical Luxe Cotton Candy Carnival Styled Shoot at The Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast
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Sweet and Whimsical Luxe Cotton Candy Carnival Styled Shoot at The Palmetto Riverside Bed and Breakfast

My foundational inspiration for this shoot was cotton candy! The fluffy texture and pretty pastel colors of traditional carnival-style cotton candy came to life in my mind as an outside-of-the-box wedding theme that I just had to make a reality. So often couples choose traditional colors, styles and themes that have been done over and over again, and I wanted to bring something fresh and exciting to the table to inspire couples to incorporate fun, whimsy, and personality into their wedding day!

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Maddie &amp; Chase's Fairytale Spring Wedding at Selby Gardens
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Maddie & Chase's Fairytale Spring Wedding at Selby Gardens

Maddie and Chase had their wedding at the breathtaking Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, a venue that was able to shine even more with the gorgeous weather! Florida lived up to its nickname “The Sunshine State” on this special day especially with their stunning golden hour portraits. The love Maddie and Chase share with one another is undeniable! It was truly so special for everyone lucky enough to witness their magical day!

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Romantic and Whimsical Spring Garden Peach Styled Shoot at The Whitehurst Gallery
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Romantic and Whimsical Spring Garden Peach Styled Shoot at The Whitehurst Gallery

The inspiration for this shoot started with a site visit at The Whitehurst Gallery in Tarpon Springs, Florida. The architectural elements on the interior and exterior of the building represent true artistry, and I knew that I had to showcase this to engaged couples. Even more than showing how exquisite the venue itself was, I wanted to show the versatility of the building and the grounds, and how it could really take on an array of colors and styles.

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