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Sarasota Wedding Photography for R+ C

October 9, 2018

Rita and Casey both work in the medical field and were set up by friends at the hospital.  They quickly realized that their friends were right- and they truly were the perfect match of each other!  In getting to know them at their Sarasota engagement session (even though Casey was extremely sick with the flu!), I could tell just how fun this couple was!  Rita laughs at everything, and Casey truly makes her smile- and of course, laugh!  Casey is laid back, and go-with-the-flow, perfect for Rita’s energy!  I got to know Rita even more when we did a bridal session as a surprise wedding gift for her mom- and she wore her mom’s wedding gown that she had her dad secretly ship down from New Jersey!  I loved watching her mom behind my lens as she saw the artwork for the first time at the wedding!  What a special moment!

Rita and Casey chose to do a first look, as they really wanted to spend as much time as possible with their family, friends, and wedding guests, so this allowed them to join cocktail hour.  They also wanted to keep their guests entertained, so they had a Frank Sinatra impersonator, bag pipers, and Irish dancers!  It truly was a special evening and we were honored to be a part of their nuptials and wedding reception! Pre-register to view Rita and Casey’s wedding gallery HERE.  Gallery username:  RitaCasey   Password:  50662GroomsLastName

Special thanks to all of the Sarasota wedding professionals who helped to make Rita and Casey’s wedding day so special:  Sarasota Wedding Venue: Sarasota Yacht Club;  Venice Wedding Ceremony:  Epiphany Cathedral Catholic Church; Sarasota Wedding Planner: Jessie with Breezin’ Entertainment; Ft. Myers Bridal Boutique: Laura Jacobs Bridal; Sarasota Wedding DJ: Breezing Entertainment; Sarasota Wedding Entertainment(Frank Sinatra impersonator, bag pipers, Irish dancers): Breezin’ Entertainment;  Sarasota Wedding Florist: Flowers by Fudgie; Sarasota Hair and Make-Up Artist: Michele Renee The Studio; Sarasota Wedding Cake: Publix Sarasota Osprey; Sarasota Photo booth: Breezin’ Entertainment; Sarasota Wedding Photographer: Andi Diamond Photography 

Share your love with Rita and Casey and leave a comment below!

Sarasota Wedding Photography Published in MMTB

July 20, 2018

It’s always exciting when one of our couples gets chosen and their beautiful wedding has been published!  Congratulations to Melanie and Lee for being published in the Marry Me Tampa Bay, and if you’d like to see the original wedding post then click here.

 

Wedding Inspiration: Venues

August 12, 2015

 

For this week’s Wednesday wedding inspiration, we decided to feature some wedding venues to help show some of our fabulous brides and grooms beautiful places in or close to the Tampa Bay area to hold their wedding. With this said, there are MANY more that we will have to share on another wedding Wednesday, but take a look at these fabulous venues!

Powel Crosley Estate

Renaissance Vinoy Hotel and Resort

Davis Islands Garden Club

 

Nova 535

Cuban Club 

Sarasota Wedding Photography at the Powel Crosley Estate

June 19, 2015

It was such a beautiful day for our lovely bride and groom’s Sarasota wedding at the Powel Crosley Estate. These two lovebirds met while interning at the same job and soon realized that they were meant to be together. Their close friends and family traveled to watch their nuptials inside the historic mansion and enjoyed an outside reception overlooking the water. We couldn’t have asked for a more spectacular sunset that evening and guests lined up along the water to watch the sun fade away. The couple chose to have a “First Touch” and to share a sweet moment before the ceremony, without actually seeing each other. The sunset was so incredible that the entire wedding came down to the water’s edge to see it. Our groom surprised his bride by performing an acoustic song he had prepared just for her. She was elated!  Everyone gathered to listen to the serenade and then jumped on the dance floor to start the party. Guests danced the night away and nibbled on cake and a gourmet smores station. A special thanks to all of the wonderful wedding vendors we had the pleasure of working with that day to make our couples day so special.

 

Sarasota Ceremony/Reception: Powel Crosley Estate ; Sarasota Wedding Coordinator: Jackie Ross, Table 6 Productions;  Sarasota Wedding Photographers: Andi Diamond Photography; Sarasota Catering: Puff ‘n Stuff; Sarasota DJ: Ben Daniele, Grant Hemond and Associates; Sarasota Wedding Videographer: Nicole Renee Media; Sarasota Wedding Cake: Cakes by Nomeda; Sarasota Decor: Connie Duglin Linens; Sarasota Florist: Rose Garden Weddings; Sarasota Wedding Hair and Makeup: Michele Renee the Studio;  Sarasota Wedding Gown: Brides by Demetrios; Chiavari Chairs: Signature Event Rentals; Sarasota Bridesmaids Gowns: Alfred Angelo; Sarasota Tent: US Tent Rental

 

To pre-register to view this couple’s wedding gallery, click HERE.

Friendor Friday with Anna of Marry Me Tampa Bay

April 10, 2015

This week’ “Friendor Friday” is all about Anna Coats- the wedding blogger extraordinaire of Marry Me Tampa Bay!

 

 

How did you get into blogging?

I’ve been writing for almost 20 years. I was my high school’s sports editor and even had my own advice column “Ask Anna.” My degree is in print journalism, and I was previously a reporter for the U.S. Army and a newspaper in upstate New York. Though, after transitioning out journalism and into marketing, I missed writing and looked for a creative outlet, which led to the creation of Marry Me Tampa Bay.

 

What attracted you to the wedding industry?

After intensely planning my 2011 St. Pete wedding, which was featured on USAToday.com, I didn’t want to let go of the wedding world. As a bride, I frequented national wedding blogs, but noticed that there wasn’t an outlet for local wedding planning inspiration.  I realized that need and created Marry Me Tampa Bay fewer than two months after my wedding.

 

What are some sites or blogs you visit frequently for inspiration?

I’m very lucky to be a member of a wedding blogger group that includes some of the biggest names in the wedding blogosphere, so a lot of my insight comes from them. However, my biggest source of wedding inspiration comes from seeing what my preferred vendors (like Andi Diamond Photography) posts on social media, because they are sharing what’s relevant to our area.

 

What do you think is the main thing that entices people to read blog posts?

In this era, brides and grooms plan their weddings online. They want relevant information to their personal wedding style and the plethora of wedding blogs allow them to discover what complements their personalities. When it comes to Marry Me Tampa Bay readers, couples want to see what’s available locally. That’s the great thing about a local blog, if you fall in love with a wedding on the site, you contact those exact vendors; you’re not hiring someone to attempt to copy another company’s work.

 

What response do you get from your posts and how do you monitor your success?

I love featuring weddings, because everyone involved is so excited and proud to be published: the couple, their family and all the vendors involved. Readership is extremely important to any media outlet, whether it be in print or online, so Google Analytics is my best friend. This year, Marry Me Tampa Bay has seen amazing growth! In 2014, we reached almost 100,000 users and this year alone we’ve already reached almost 40,000 readers, which is over a 50% increase compared to this time last year.

 

What do you look for in wedding submissions? Do you have any tips for photographers who would like to be featured on MMTB?

The number one criteria is that the wedding be in the Tampa Bay/Sarasota area. From there I focus on details  uniqueness and picture quality. No matter how much a couple spends on decor, if they don’t hire a professional wedding photographer, those elements won’t be properly captured. To be featured on Marry Me Tampa Bay, photographers need to select weddings that stand out from the norm. This doesn’t mean that only expensive weddings are featured, but that the decor and theme aren’t your typical white table linens with chair covers and bows and “flowers submerged in water” centerpieces.

 

What is your favorite current wedding trend

It’s refreshing that brides and grooms are going away from feeling that they need to choose a particular theme. Sometimes this can result in a dated or matchy-matchy look. Now, they are combining elements that are complementary, but that don’t necessarily have a direct relationship.

 

A trend you wish brides would leave behind?

Chair covers with bows.

 

Bes advice for brides? Or wedding tips?

Hire professional wedding vendors. The last thing you want is be putting out fires the day of your wedding. Professionals know how to make your day smooth and worry-free and how to handle situations that are less than ideal, without you even knowing that there was a problem. Don’t skimp on your photography budget. Sure anyone can take pictures, but only a handful of professional wedding photographers can capture those moments that truly make your day special.

 

Will there be any expansion for MMTB in the future? Some new cities?

Funny you should ask! Marry Me Orlando is in the infant stages, as well a few other cities in the Sunshine State! Just last month we hired a contributing writer and launched blogging management services for other wedding professionals who need help setting up and maintaining their own blogs. Blogs are no longer an extra, they are a necessity for vendors who want to grow their businesses.

 

Any advice for wedding/event bloggers hoping to grow their own blogs?

Post regularly! If you want readers to return, then you need to keep it up-to-date. Don’t be that website whose last blog post was six months ago. Also, make sure what you’re posting has value to your readers. If they find your content helpful, they’ll recommend it others and share on social media.

 

Most rewarding aspect of having MMTB?

I love that I play a part in one of the biggest and happiest days of couples’ lives. Whether it’s featuring their wedding on the blog, assisting with the vendor search or being an inspirational resource, my work has shaped couples’ wedding days.

 

Tell us a little about yourself! What do you like to do for fun?

I love to travel. I’ve visited close to 20 countries. Most recently, I attended mass by Pope Francis at the Vatican. I’m also passionate about natural and organic food. Maybe I should start a blog for foodies who travel the world searching for wedding hot spots. 🙂

 

When you aren’t blogging, what do you normally do?

I live in downtown Tampa and love strolling the new Riverwalk! My guilty pleasure is Bravo reality tv. I’m a housewives superfan and have met half of the cast of original Real Housewives of New Jersey.

 

 

We’ve been lucky to have some of our beautiful Tampa weddings published on MMTB! To see their full articles, click below!

Charles and Liz ‘s Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club Wedding

 

 

 

Kari and Todd’s Sarasota Yacht Club Wedding

 

 

 

Ahila and Eric’s St. Petersburg beach wedding at The Postcard Inn

 

 

 

 

 

 

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