April 30, 2020

Tami L Wood and Michael J Felix were married on April 30th.

April 29, 2020

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

Do we need to sign a contract with our wedding vendors?

Response:  YES YES YES . . Before the contract is signed, all parties should be in agreement with the contents of the contract.  Errors, mis-statements and mis-spellings should not be on a contract.  Before the contract is signed it should be reviewed or proof-read by a third party for accuracy, spelling and clarity.

Remember NO ONE accurately remembers all the topics and subjects discussed in a verbal contract that was discussed months in advance of the wedding.

I once had a Bride call me a few days before her wedding. "Do you know any DJs?  We thought we hired a DJ for our wedding reception but we just called him and he has another wedding booked."

"Did you sign a contract with this DJ?, I asked the Bride.

"No", the Bride said.

"Well, then you didn't hire him, you just thought you did", I said.

"Didn't anyone talk about signing a contract or reserving the date with a deposit?  We just asked him if he had our date and time available," and he said, "Yes."

Remember . . asking about availability is NOT hiring a vendor.

And that's why the Bride was searching for a DJ a few days before her wedding reception.

April 28, 2020

On the 28th of April, Heather Goughnour and Mehmet Odkan were join in matrimony.

April 27, 2020

Having a backyard wedding? 

Create a focal point that is easy to put up, easy to take down and uses your wedding theme colors.

April 26, 2020

Joyce A Care and Douglas A Snader Sr were joined in matrimony on the 26th day of April.

April 25, 2020

Elisa Janecek and Lesley Griffin were married on the 25th of April.

April 24, 2020

On the 24th of April, Lori Gentzler and William C Behler Sr said, "We do!"

April 23, 2020

A cake stand will always highlight a cake.

April 22, 2020

On the 22nd of April, Patti K Hileman and James White said, "We do!"

April 21, 2020

Joan Wolfson and Donald Hawkes were married on the 21st of April.

April 20, 2020

Something old, something new, something borrow and something blue!

A pretty blue nightgown and matching peignoir is a always a thoughtful bridal shower gift.

April 19, 2020

On the 19th of April, Madeline Wilson and Paul Strickland were joined in matrimony.

April 18, 2020

Amy Miller and Andrew Siegel were married on the 18th of April.

April 17, 2020

Sarasota County just started an on-line Marriage License application (April 2020).

https://www.sarasotaclerk.com/about-us/marriage-services/get-a-marriage-license/emarriage-application

Yes, you still have to walk into the building to claim your Marriage License, show your photo ID and provide your Social Security number.  And, yes, you still may have a THREE day waiting period IF you are a State of Florida resident (unless you took the approved FL premarital course).

April 16, 2020

Sometimes the simplest decorations are the best!

Use bright colors for outside decor, pastel colors fade into the background.

April 15, 2020

Sharon Adams and Donald V Feltenberger were joined in matrimony on the 15th of April.

April 14, 2020

Linda and Shaun Linnett renewed their vows of marriage on the 14th of April.

April 13, 2020

Did you know that the most popular color used for weddings and/or events on the beach (or at a beach setting) is turquoise?

April 12, 2020

Renee Allen and David Miller were joined in matrimony on the 12th of April.

April 11, 2020

It's always a good idea to have a tent or some type of canopy when you are having an outdoor reception.  Who wants to eat wet wedding cake?

April 10, 2020

Looking for a rustic setting for you wedding in Sarasota County?

Myakka River State Park has an open pavilion that covers several wooden picnic tables plus an adjoining room has a field stone fireplace in it.  This is a rental unit, reservations are required.  This is a STATE PARK.

April 9, 2020

When you buy a wedding gown make sure you know where you are walking when you "walk down the aisle".  This Bride had no idea where she would be getting married when she bought her gown.  Yes, she incurred grass stains on the train of her gown.

April 8, 2020

Abigail Vella and Charles Bowens were united in matrimony on the 8th of April.

April 7, 2020

Iris Leon and Pierre Cieciorkio were joined in matrimony on the7th day of April.

April 6, 2020

Annie Keung and Dr Carl R Makarewicz were married on the 6th of April.

April 5, 2020

Lori A Kocienda and Sid S Phongsavat were married on the 5th of April.

April 4, 2020

Melissa Anne Dalton and William Evan Borden Jr. were united in marriage on the 4th of April.

April 3, 2020

Christine M Urbina and Michael L Wakefield were married on the 3rd day of April.

April 2, 2020

Cheryl Lawhun an John Hellriegel were joined in matrimony on the 2nd day of April.

April 1, 2020

Katherine M Conte and Timothy A Cameron were married on the 1st day of April.