Dear Anna,I need to relax before the big day! Do you have any suggestions for my partner and me? – Stressed Out in Seattle Dear Stressed Out,We do! Picture yourself and your fiance in a tiki hut directly on the beach, enjoying a couple’s massage. Book with a local favorite, Sea-renity Spa, which offers the …
The Loft 5 / event stylingFlowers by Edie / flowersAMI Beach Weddings / event coordinationThe Doctor’s Office / cocktailsLinens by the Sea / linen rentalLove & Style Photography / photographs Our Gatsby-inspired styled shoot is the Bee’s knees! Featuring the Award-Winning 1935 Hudson Terraplane Touring Sedan and an exquisitely handcrafted gown by Enzoani, we put …
We tell our brides and grooms to be prepared for surprises when they are married on our beaches, but this takes the (wedding) cake! A gentleman overheard that the wedding couple loves the Tampa Bay Lightning, so he came out to say hello during their sunset photos. The well-wisher was none other than Jon Cooper, …
Thinking of a Destination Wedding? Here are some helpful I Do’s and Don’ts I Do’s DO – enlist a local wedding planner DO – consider having a weekday wedding DO – use a professional for photography DO – find local favors and gifts for your guests DO – hire an experienced florist Don’ts DON’T – …
The Donahue family has vacationed on Anna Maria Island for over thirty years, sharing their love of the island with their ever-growing family. Photographer Dara Caudill, of Island Photography, was introduced early on as the Donahues are big fans of her husband, musician Chuck Caudill. Dara watched the family grow, and as the kids became …
Tortuga Inn Beach Resort / venueLuke Andrews / musicianAMI Beach Weddings / event coordinationSweet Blooms Cupcakes / cakeFlowers by Edie / floral designSandhill Photography / photographsNeptune Room / reception Two former Southern Californians with a love of the Dodgers, the pair fell fast in love, and Brian orchestrated a surprise proposal on Anna Maria. They …
