WEDDING PLANNERS
SAND PETAL WEDDINGS
Catherine Mills
Tel 941-923-6060
E-mail info@sandpetalweddings.com
Website www.sandpetalweddings.com
Sand Petal Weddings offers the Florida Beach Receptions and Florida beach wedding ceremony options you've been looking for!
YOUR ISLAND WEDDING PLANNER
Christine Tollette
Tel 941-779-1888 or 941-812-0699
E-mail tattpa@aol.com
Living and working on Anna Maria since 2004 Christine charges $75/hour for phone and e-mail consultation and $100/hour for on-site assistance and / or running errands. No job too big or too small for her.
SEASIDE BRIDE
Sue Ross
Tel 941-321-3645
E-mail customerservice@seasidebride.com
Website www.seasidebride.com
Sue will pay attention to all the details that will make your "Special Day" a success and will dedicate herself 100% to making your "Beach Chic Ceremony" EXACTLY as you always dreamed it would be.
THE PERFECT SETTINGS
Kim Frazer
Tel 941-993-0696
E-mail kim@theperfectsettings.comkim@theperfectsettings.com
Website www.theperfectsettings.com
The perfect settings specialize in exceeding the traditional wedding design boundaries.
FLORIST
FLOWER GIRLS OF SARASOTA
Tel 941-350-9363 or 941-914-5140
E-mail srqflowergirls@yahoo.com
Website www.sarasotaflowergirls.com
We strive for impeccable artistry combined with true professionalism.
SILVIA’S
Tel 941-720-0424
Website www.annamariaflorist.com
Silvia’s has been working with flowers since the 70’s "I am striving to get more unusual flowers" she explained,” People appreciate the beauty of something different."
FLOWERS BY DON AND THE STUFFED BASKET
Tel 941-748-6810
Website www.basketsandflowers.com
Flowers By Don has been locally owned and operated since 1957 in Bradenton, Florida. Our reputation for quality products and excellent service has kept us in business for over 48 years. With our current owner and manager since 1995, we were honored to be Voted Bradenton's #1 Florist!
CAKES AND PASTRIES
MATT AND DOM’S
Matt and Dom Schole
Tel 941-778-3909
E-mail info@mattanddoms.com
Website www.mattanddoms.com
Matt and Dom's is owned and operated by brothers Matthew and Dom Schole. Matt & Dom’s creates custom gourmet cakes for any occasion. Pastry Chef Matt Schole formerly of the Ritz-Carlton creates your exquisitely custom designed gourmet cake with beauty matched by unsurpassed taste. When others have said, they could not do it, we did. Dominic received degrees from Manatee Community College in Graphic Arts and Website Design & Certified Website Design from MTI. So you get not only a Pastry Chef from a 5 star 5 diamond resort making your cake but an award winning graphic designer that can make your cake detailed in elegance or whimsically dazzling.
PUBLIX
Tel. 941-778-5424
Website www.publix.com
OLD HEIDELBERG PASTRY SHOP
Tel 941-822-0641
E-Mail ohbakery@earthlink.net
Website www.oldheidelberg.net
Although the cake is only a small portion of the cost of a wedding, they play a very important role. We can create the Wedding cake of your dreams and help make your wedding day very special. To do this, we ask that you call and make an appointment when you wish to visit to discuss your wedding cake and view our photo album for ideas. We will provide you with samples of our standard cakes to taste as we begin to design your special wedding cake. Please feel free to bring in any pictures or drawing you may have that express your idea of how you want your cake to look. It is also good to bring a friend or relative in with you to help you explore your options.
CATERING
MATTISON’S
Tel 941-748-8087
Website www.mattisons.com/weddings.cfm
At Mattison's, we serve only the freshest, healthiest and most delectable selections. Of course, that also includes the most reliable and professional service! Our staff is dedicated to offering the world-class cuisine and exceptional service you expect. From simple party platters to full-service black tie affairs to beach weddings, we'll simplify your life and leave you and your guests mesmerized!
HARRY’S CONTINENTAL KITCHENS
Tel 941-383-0777
E-mail catering@harryskitchen.com
Website www.harryskitchen.com/catering.html
Party specialists since 1979, our catering staff is poised and ready to make your affair easy for you and memorable for your guests. A premier catering service specializing in stylish small parties, Longboat Key and the Sarasota/Bradenton area have long depended on Harry's to make parties extra-special. We cater to your every whim! From Beachwear to Black Tie Affairs, we are available to provide innovative menus, plan correct quantities of food and customize any event to your precise needs and budget requirements. Call (941) 383-0777 we can make it all happen.
MELINDA’S CAFÉ AND CATERING
Tel. 941-778-0411
E-mail melindascafe@hotmail.com
Website www.melindascafe.com/weddingcatoring.html
Melinda's Cafe & Catering offers a full crew for weddings, rehearsal dinners, barbecues, and beach weddings.
PARTY RENTALS
RENTAL DEPOT
Tel. 941-929-9382
E-mail info@arentaldepot.com
Website www.arentaldepot.com
Tents, tables, chairs, china, arches, aisle runners, linens and lattice. We have been escorting Sarasota's brides down the aisle (or our gorgeous West Florida beaches) since 1972. Casey Key, Siesta Key, Lido Beach, Longboat Key, Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island; hardly a week goes by that our crews are not out on our beautiful West Florida Beaches, helping couples achieve their perfect sunset wedding. Our equipment is first-class and our service is excellent. Nobody does more Beach Weddings and nobody does them better, HAVE FUN!
TROPICAL AFFAIR
Tel. 321-504-1029
E-mail brian@atropicalaffair.net
Website www.atropicalaffair.net
At A Tropical Affair, we can bring your idea of a perfect Polynesian-style event to life. Our goal is to provide an alternative to the typical party rental décor available to you. Customer service and satisfaction is our primary focus. Whether it is the wedding of your dreams, a corporate event, private party, or tradeshow we can provide a variety of unique décor options to create an island oasis. We have the imagination, enthusiasm, and professionalism necessary to ensure that your Tropical Affair is everything you could imagine.
RECEPTION LOCATIONS
BEACH HOUSE RESTAURANT
Tel. 941-778-8718
E-mail srhorton@chilesgroup.com
Website www.beachhouse.groupersandwich.com
Dreaming of a magical beach wedding? Looking for that perfect place to host your event or party? The Beach House Restaurant is right on sand and has dazzling sunsets. Bradenton Beach, on the South end of Anna Maria Island is where our white sandy beaches and gorgeous sunsets provide the perfect setting for almost any event.
SANDBAR RESTAURANT
Tel. 941-778-8709
E-mail pmckee@chilesgroup.com
Website www.sandbar.groupersandwich.com
Dreaming of a sunset beach wedding? Looking for that perfect place to make your event or party come alive? The Sandbar Restaurant's covered pavilion is right on the beach allowing you to have your wedding or event with your toes in the sand.
GULF DRIVE CAFÉ
Tel. 941-778-1919
E-mail gulfdrivetiki@gmail.com
Website www.gulfdrivetiki.com
Plan your wedding or special event in Paradise! With our customizable menus, rental packages and expert assistance, you can plan the perfect event. Full service off-site catering We bring the tiki experience to you!
RECEPTION LOCATIONS
ANNA MARIA ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTER
Tel. 941-778-1902
Website www.islandcommunitycenter.com
MIXON IN THE GROVE
Tel. 941-748-5829
E-mail events@mixon.com
Website www.mixonevents.com/weddings.asp
Your wedding is sure to be a memorable and beautiful occasion when you exchange vows in our charming and historic citrus grove that dates back to 1939. Conveniently located to all Tampa Bay locations, Mixon's is the only place in Florida where you can simultaneously be surrounded by tropical landscaping, a garden setting and an orange grove. Talk about a unique wedding location!
OFFICIATOR
CHARLES SHOOK
Tel. 941-778-3399
E-mail. lochaz@tampabay.rr.com
Drawing on lots of experience, Charles Shook (Reverend Charlie), knows how to relax a nervous bride or groom and how to bring warmth and meaning to a ceremony of love and commitment. Over the last 14 years, being married by "Reverend Charlie" has become an Island tradition.
TRANSPORTATION
AMI SHUTTLE
Tel 941-580-5777
Website www.shuttleserviceami.com
Dolphin Limousines, formerly Shuttle Service AMI or also known on the Island as AMI Shuttle, is the first choice for most travelers, resorts, hotels, motels and vacation rental places. Local, dependable, transportation service with outstanding customer service and very clean state-of-the-art-vehicles.
ISLAND LIMOUSINE
Tel 941-779-0043
e-mail islandlimo@aol.com
We offer 24 hour service "door to door" for all occasions with prompt, courteous chauffeurs who appreciate the importance of your occasion. Stretch Limousines, Town Cars, Mini-Buses, SUV's and Vans. We are 25 year island residents and business owners & our family has over 60 years in the delivery business in Florida.
SALONS
ACQUA / AVEDA SALON AND SPA
Tel 941-778-5400
E-mail info@acquaaveda.com
Website www.acquaaveda.com
The coordinators at acqua will help create the perfect salon and spa experience for you and your wedding party. Our focus is to create a nurturing environment where you can relax and enjoy your special day. Choose one of our bridal packages for yourself, your husband to be or bring the entire wedding party to our salon and spa to celebrate and prepare for your big event.
BODY AND SOL.
Tel. 941-650-5441
E-mail bodyandsolspa@yahoo.com
Website www.annamariadayspa.com
Planning an Anna Maria Island Wedding? We specialize in beach wedding services. On your wedding day, let our staff at Body and Sol Spa & Wellness pamper you and your bridal party in luxury. Hair, makeup, nails (remember your toes for beach weddings) and a soothing massage or an invigorating salt scrub that leaves you sparkling! You'll be ready and relaxed looking sensational before you say "I Do.!"
A VICTORIAN BRIDE
Tel 941-928-3651
E-mail Linda@avictorianbride.com
Website www.avictorianbride.com
On your wedding day or any special occasion, it is essential that you have absolute faith in the skills and professionalism of your chosen Hair and Make up Artist. Linda Shepard is a qualified Hair and Make up Artist who specializes in weddings and is also available for other occasions. Linda strives to create a truly “stunning” look by enhancing her natural beauty and features.
Salon Salon
Tel 941-778-0400
Website www.annamariasalon.com
Salon Salon has ample accommodations to handle large Wedding Parties. We offer a lounge for parties to congregate and enjoy each others company while members of the Wedding Party are having services performed. We offer a place to store food and drinks if the party wishes to bring them in or have them catered
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY.
Tel 941-778-5676
E-mail daracaudill@verizon.net
Website www.islandphotography.org
I specialize in beach and outdoor weddings & portraits. I like to combine photojournalistic and traditional styles of photography, along with the latest in digital technology.
DICK PETERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Tel 941-360-2323
E-mail photos@dickpetersonphotography.com
As a formally trained Artist and Photographer, I offer a unique combination of experience and creativity. I have over twenty years of Wedding and Portrait Photography experience, and every one of our Portrait Sessions and Weddings has been special. We offer a broad range of products and services, including prints, framing, books, and slideshows.
ENTERTAINMENT
MIKE SALES PRESENTS
Tel 941-448-5798
E-mail mikesalespresents@live.com
Mike Sales is considered a "class act" and currently entertains audiences in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Mike sings all your favorite cover songs and some originals. From country to beach music, favorite oldies to standards. Mike is diverse in types of music he sings and venue experience. He will tailor his performance to your liking and help to make your event a celebration everyone will gladly remember! If you are looking for a DJ... don't go anywhere else. Mike is also a DJ, Master of Ceremonies, Announcer.
CHUCK CAUDILL
Tel 941-778-5676
E-mail info@chuckcaudill.com
Website www.chuckcaudill.com
Let me provide the soundtrack for one of the most meaningful days of your life. I am privileged to say that I have performed at hundreds of weddings over my 35 year career as a musician and Dj. Although I specialize in tropical weddings and receptions, I do offer an extensive range of music that will suit most styles and tastes. From providing background music for the arrival of your guests to dance music for the reception, I will work with you every step of the way to make your wedding day a memory you will cherish forever!
CHRIS GRUMLEY DJ
Tel. 941-219-2106
E-mail chris@chrisgrumley.com
Web site www.djchrisgrumley.com
Chris lives on the beautiful island of Anna Maria on Florida's Gulf Coast. Considered to be the DJ of choice on Anna Maria.
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