January 31, 2018

Yes, painted cakes are in! 

 This beautiful cake came from "Pastry Collections".

For more information call 813-591-0237

 or send an E-mail to:   Info@PastryCollections.com

January 30, 2018

Show off your color theme! 

Your color theme should be not be used more than TEN times in your ceremony and/or reception.  After ten uses of your theme colors in decor, it becomes overkill or "just too much".

January 29, 2018

Just having a small wedding or renewal of vows? 

 Then consider having a small cake and a variety of cupcakes.

January 28, 2018

Eva Szakacs and Tamas Lenart were united in marriage on the 28th of January.

January 27, 2018

On the 27th of January, Buffy and Jimmy Yatos said, "We Do Again".  Hip Hip Hooray!

January 26, 2018

May sure your Ring Bearer or the Best Man can get the wedding rings

 off the pillow in a timely manner or easily.

January 25, 2018

Question from a Bride . .

Why does the Groom carry his Bride over the threshold?

Response . .

The Groom carries his Bride over the threshold to bravely protect her from evil spirits lurking below her. 

January 24, 2018

Cupcakes continue to be popular at weddings, showers and celebrations.  Each year the "wedding cake industry" sees a 10-15% increase for cupcakes and/or mini cakes.

January 23, 2018

Having a winter wedding or renewal of vows?

Here's the perfect jewelry for your dress or blouse!

January 22, 2018

On the 22nd of January, Kelly Densel and Tom Ohm were united in matrimony.

January 21, 2018

Did you just get engaged?

Whether your wedding is small, medium or large you still have "stuff to do" before you say, "I Do".

Get organized!  Get organized!  Get organized!

99% of what you need or should do should be done at least one week in advance of your wedding so you can enjoy your wedding week!

January 20, 2018

Dorothy and Robert Bright renewed their wedding vows on January 20.  Happy 60th Anniversary to Dorothy and Bob!!!

January 19, 2018

If you just got engaged you've got "a million things to do" no matter what size or type of  wedding you are planning.

And one of the first things you should do is create an E-mail address that can be used solely for wedding related correspondence and ordering.  Keep your wedding related business separate from your job or career or personal business.

January 18, 2018

In the 18th day of January, Barbara Ulrich and John Veselka Jr. were united in marriage.

January 17, 2018

Shannon M Newman and Stephen H Fuller said, "We Do" on the 17th of January.

January 16, 2018

Did you just get engaged?

If you received a wedding proposal during the "holiday season" then you engagement announcement or engagement party/dinner should be held on or before Valentine's Day.   Yes, your engagement announcement should take place within four to six weeks of the proposal.

And the couple should NOT host their own engagement party or dinner unless there are no other choices or alternatives.  The couple should be the "honored guests" not the hosts of the party or dinner.

January 15, 2018

Did you just get engaged?

Once you and your partner decide when you want to get married the next then you want to discuss is where do you want your ceremony and where do you want your reception.

Do you want your ceremony and/or your reception in one of your home towns?

Do you want your ceremony and/or your reception at a resort?

Do you want your ceremony and/or reception at the location where you met?

Do you want your ceremony and/or your reception far, far away?

And then you have to consider how your decision will impact your family members and friends.

January 14, 2018

Did you just get engaged?

So, what kind of wedding do you want?  What level of formality do you want?

Ultraformal . . Formal . . Semiformal . . or Informal?

Each level has distinct criteria or items and one of those items is "the wedding attire" or clothing.

January 13, 2018

Keep it simple!

January 12, 2018

When you plan your wedding for a holiday or a three-day weekend, don't forget to take into account when and where you can get your Marriage License and when it can be returned, especially, if you live in one state and your wedding is taking place in another state.  Do your pre-wedding research!

January 11, 2018

Rizalina G Calip and James G Bushong were united in marriage on the 11th of January.

January 10, 2018

The width of your aisle should be at least 10 - 12 feet so at least two people can walk down the aisle comfortably.

January 9, 2018

Before you decide on having "a beach wedding" you should consider the following . .

(a)  Season of the year

(b) Parking availability

(c)  Will the disabled and/or senior citizens have difficulty walking or getting to this location

(d)  Is this location in full sun or is there some shade

(d)  Do I need to provide chairs for my guests and where can I rent chairs

(e)  Is having a wedding on the beach more work or expense than I want to be involved with

(f)  And what do we do if it is storming or raining or too windy

(g)  How close is the ceremony location to the dinner or reception location

January 8, 2018

What should you do if you do not like your engagement ring?

Accept it whether you like it or not?

Ask if you can return it because it is not your color preference or style?

Return it yourself and accept the consequences.

January 7, 2018

On the 7th day of January, Emma Lyday and Sean Wilson said, "We Do".

January 6, 2018

Did you just get engaged?

Then you should start thinking about visiting some of the bridal shows

 that take place this time of year.

And you should also be aware of some of the "deals" or "special offerings" or "packages" that are seen at bridal shows.  Be a smart shopper before you sign a contract!!!

I do NOT recommend taking several other people with you to a bridal show.  Why?

Because everybody has an opinion and that leads to chaos, confusion and no decision.

January 5, 2018

For those of you who are planning on getting married or renewing your vows or planning some type of event on a Sarasota County Beach, please note the per hour rate or fees have changed as of January 1, 2018. 

January 4, 2018

Did you just get engaged?

The very first thing you want to do, if you have not done this already, is to get the engagement ring appraised and then covered by either a home owners or renters insurance policy.

January 3, 2018

Melissa F Darrah and Christopher L Scaramuzzino were united in marriage on the 3rd day of January.

January 2, 2018

Thinking about having an outdoor wedding?

Whether your ceremony takes place in January or July, you should always have a Plan B.  Why?

Because it could be too hot and humid or too cold!

Because it could be raining or storming!

Because there could be dark clouds and lots of thunder!

On more than one occasion, I have worked with couples who are totally unprepared

 for "bad weather".

January 1, 2018

On the first day of January, Amanda Geiser and Dustin Hartman said "We Do" in a Medieval theme wedding.