Your wedding day is one of the most important milestones in your life, and pulling off the perfect celebration requires more than just a checklist. In the world of wedding planning, Laura Detwiler stands out as an event planner extraordinaire, armed with a level head, a healthy dose of creativity, and a knack for thinking …
You’ll undoubtedly look at several different venue options as you plan your wedding. One of those options near Anna Maria Island is a bit more on the extraordinary side. Rising majestically above the treetops in a secluded section of Robinson Preserve is the NEST. Designed as a 900 square-foot treehouse, the primary purpose of the …
All Clams on Deck is a large science project utilizing bivalves and seagrass as biological mitigation strategies to promote coastal resiliency. Ed Chiles Looking at the beautiful surf of Anna Maria Island’s beaches, it feels like the sort of natural wonder that could last forever. The people behind All Clams on Deck are here to …
When you’re planning your wedding, you want to make sure that it’s an event that no one will ever forget. The first impression guests will have of your wedding is often how it looks. Stepping up to offer their creative services for every theme you can imagine is the husband-and-wife team of Jeffrey and Christy …
Hair and makeup tips & tricks. I Do’s DO – consider an updo DO – practice good skincare DO – consider the weather DO – have a gloss or tone added to your hair to enhance the color DO – make time for a hair trial Don’ts DON’T – spend too much time in the …
When planning their wedding, Stephanie and Michael wanted to include their favorite people, from family to friends, old and new. But what if your favorite guest has four paws and fur? Planning a wedding that includes your favorite canine is entirely doable with little to no fuss. The first thing you need to think about …
For newlyweds Jill and Michael Earles, their wedding at the Zota Beach Resort on Longboat Key was a dream come true day for them and their guests. Groom Michael works in the solar panel industry. Bride Jill is part of the team at Mote Marine Laboratory, following her passion for sea turtles. It was essential …
Looking at all of the decisions leading up to a wedding day can be overwhelming for a couple. One of the most significant decisions you’ll make for the reception is what kind of wedding cake you want to serve your guests. Not only is the wedding cake one of the centerpieces of the reception, but …
Say “Aye-do” with Pirates at your wedding! Avast, me hearties! Here, there be pirates. Have you ever dreamed of sailing the seven seas on a ship, going where the wind takes you and living the life of a pirate? Welcome to Anna Maria Island where a group of privateers can make your dreams come true. …
Planning a wedding, especially a destination wedding, can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. Taking advantage of resources at your wedding destination, including hiring a professional, can help keep the stress away while keeping the magic in your special day. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you navigate the planning …
