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Lakewood Ranch Club

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club has developed a reputation of being the areas premier wedding and event location. Set in the beautiful community of Lakewood Ranch, The Country Club has been exquisitely designed to accommodate everything from outdoor ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, baby showers, corporate meetings, holiday events, charity golf outings and much, much, more.

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Several couples that I have recently photographed are planning to have their future wedding at the Club.  Check out Jessie and Matt and Michael and Jessica’s engagement photo’s in my ‘Your Story’ column on my blog home page. You can follow their progress and see photo’s of their upcoming wedding at Lakewood Ranch.

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I highly recommend this gorgeous setting for a  ”Want IT All Wedding: From the beginning, the loveliest bridal room for the entire wedding party to get ready in to the elegant 4,200 square foot grand ballroom which is designed with tasteful chandeliers, richly colored carpet and a balcony that overlooks the golf course, nature preserve, and fountain-filled lake.  Scenic Fountains and lakes, decorative bridges and a great view of the Country Club from outside create a great back drops for amazing wedding photography. Contact the staff at Lakewood Ranch:  http://www.lakewoodranchgolf.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=PWB

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University Park Country Club Wedding

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Kevin and Jillian

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A Sarasota Wedding Photographer goes to Colorado

Monday, April 5th, 2010

From swaying grasslands and red-cliff mesas to glorious Rocky Mountain alpine meadows filled with wildflowers, Colorado creates travel memories that last a lifetime. An average of 300 sunshine-filled days gives it signature blue skies and makes Colorado a great getaway that delivers exhilarating adventure or well-deserved relaxation – but always amid spectacular natural beauty. 10 national parks and monuments, 13 national forest and grasslands and 42 state parks provide abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, whether it’s hiking along vista-laden trails, mountain biking through evergreen forests, crystalline streams, rafting  tumbling rivers or photographing our native wildlife.

Colorado Weddings – I have yet to photograph a Colorado wedding, but it is on my list of places that I would like to regularly photograph weddings.  Call me to be the first.

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On the Mesa

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Bok Tower Gardens Wedding

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Bok Tower Sanctuary (Lake Wales): This spectacular venue offers a variety of tranquil settings for intimate wedding ceremonies. It will surprise and delight you and your guests. Created to entice wildlife to take residence, the Reflection Pool gives visitors one of the most memorable experiences in the Gardens. Its location captures the reflection of the Singing Tower and offers the first image visitors have when entering the gardens.
The lush landscape is perfect  for a romantic wedding setting. The gardens provide a beautiful setting for a ceremony and wedding reception. The photography opportunities are endless.

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A Sarasota wedding photographer goes to New Orleans

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
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Power Supply

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Selby Gardens Wedding

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

With its beautiful tropical and subtropical plants, serene sunsets over Sarasota Bay, and its proximity to downtown Sarasota, Selby Gardens has become a favorite location for weddings. For brides and grooms, the most difficult decision is not whether to have their wedding at Selby Gardens, but rather where in the Gardens to have the wedding.

Summer Discounts: Hold your wedding and/or reception at the gardens during the months of June, July, August and September and receive 25% off the total rental.

Friday and Sunday Discounts: Hold your wedding and/or reception at the Gardens and receive a 20% discount off of the entire rental.

WEDDING SITE OPTIONS

Weddings may be held anywhere on the grounds. The most popular areas are the Schimmel Wedding Lawn and Pavilion and the Bayside Oak adjacent to the Mansion. Other areas include the Great Room by the Bay and the Mansion Museum.

Indoor receptions are generally held in the Great Room by the Bay and the Mansion. The Great Room by the Bay is a 3,600 square-foot room and it has 60-feet of glass windows facing west for spectacular bay and sunset views. It seats approximately 175 persons at round dinner tables or up to 250 people theater style. The Mansion will accommodate 45 guests for a sit down dinner or up to 75 for a cocktail reception.

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Duration of Events

The following time periods are provided as part of the contract the day of your event unless previously approved by a Selby Gardens Manager.

  • Set up time (Receptions; 3 hours, Wedding Ceremony; 1 hour)
  • Wedding Rehearsals, 1 hour maximum
  • Wedding Ceremony, guest arrival to departure, 2 hours
  • Receptions, Parties, Dinners, etc., as noted on your contract
  • Dressing Rooms (if available after 3:00 p.m.), 2 hours prior to ceremony until 1 hour following ceremony
  • Cleanup, removal of decorations, caterer clean up, etc., 1 hour

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Hyatt Weddings

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Sarasota Hyatt Weddings

At Hyatt, they believe there’s nothing more important than bringing people together in an unforgettable fashion for your wedding or commitment ceremony. Their professional staff will take care of every detail imaginable – from flowers to music to everything in between – and make your day a dream come true. Whether it’s a small, intimate gathering or a lavish affair, you’ll feel more than welcome with stunning facilities and idyllic settings.  Nestled near downtown and on the bay, the Sarasota Hyatt is a wonderful location for amazing wedding photography.

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The Venetian Golf & River Club

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Venetian Golf & River Club is a splendid masterpiece. Located on the beautiful Myakka River, Venetian Golf & River Club boasts a spectacular location for a romantic and stunning wedding.  The Venetian River Club has everything you, the Bride, needs to help make these significant decisions. Their experienced staff can help you plan your special day and ceremony. Their menu options range from an elegant cocktail fête to a stylish four course wine dinner, or anything in between. The River Club’s licensed massage therapists and esthetician can help melt away wedding stress, with a hot stone massage and a relaxing facial.  The Venetian River Club is conveniently located in lovely North Venice, Florida.  I am currently on the list of preferred vendors and photographers with the Venetian.  One of my favorite wedding venues.

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Ringling Museum Weddings

Monday, February 1st, 2010
A wedding party of your dreams

A wedding party of your dreams

We love the Ringling Museum for a wedding venue. The architecture, art, and beautiful grounds make for a spectacular setting.  For a wedding filled with charm, elegance, grace, the venues at Ringling Museum fulfill all your dreams.

A little history about the museum:

In 1925, Ringling commissioned the New York architect John Phillips to design a building befitting of his impressive art collection, a museum that would take its inspiration from the Renaissance and Baroque palaces and museums of Italy.  Construction began in 1928, and in October 1931, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art was officially dedicated and opened to the public.

Today, the Museum of Art displays European, American, and Asian works of art in its permanent collection galleries.  The collection of Old Master paintings, highlighted by the Baroque period of the 17th century, is among the finest in the country.

Even if your not planning your wedding at the Ringling Museum, be sure to visit when you have a chance.  The museum is also an amazing place to take engagement or pre-wedding photographs.   Enjoy some photo’s from a recent wedding done on the grounds of the historic John and Mable Ringling Museum of art!

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Powel Crosley Estate Wedding

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

The Crosley Estate located in North Sarasota, Florida is a lovely place to celebrate your wedding. Crosley Estate Wedding PhotographyI have  photographed many weddings there. The estate is on the Sarasota bayfront and has recently been renovated inside and out. The rooms are beautiful the view is awesome, lovely woodwork and windows and amazing opportunities for wedding photographic backdrops. There is a beautiful boat basin, gazebos, paneling and hand decorated walls.  All and all an incredible place to take great wedding photographs.

Rental rates for the Crosley Estate here.

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