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 …
Navigating the nervous excitement of your wedding day can feel like a daunting endeavor. Seasoned wedding officiant Stacy Prouty has found the antidote to calm those jitters. “I tell each partner, if you feel your partner is nervous, don’t wait for me to ask you to join hands. Give their fingers a small squeeze as …
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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 …
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 …
Flowers by Edie / floral designThe Loft 5 / personal chefThrough The Roots from San Diego / musicAMI Beach Weddings / event coordinationLove and Style Photography / photographs Adrian planned an unforgettable celebration for his wife, Joette. She knew they would be vacationing on Anna Maria Island with their children and grandchildren, but not that …
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, …
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 …
