Preferred Vendors
We work with a lot of wonderful vendors, below you will find a list of our favorites.
Places to stay
Prime Vacations
They have hotels, homes and even restaurants are they are great to work with.
941-222-2101
Bakers
Beautiful Cakes by Ron
ron@cakesbyron.com | (941) 365-2991 | www.CakesByRon.com
Sarasota Bakehouse
(941) 952-1114
Wonder Cake Creations
(941) 777-2987 www.WonderCakeCreations.com
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream & Yogurt
doug.subzeroicecream@gmail.com (941) 720-3529
Bartenders
Caterers
Sarasota Catering Company (wonderful to work with and very responsive)
https://sarasotacateringcompany.com
Chef Mike SRQ
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Simply Gourmet Caterers
https://www.simplygourmetcaterers.com
Tapas and Fun
Mattison’s Catering
https://mattisons.com/catering-sarasota-mattisons/
Darrell’s Restaurant (BBQ)
DJ's
David Turner Music
DJ, live sax, Violinist https://www.davidturnermusic.com/
DJ by CJ
info@djbyc.com (813) 684-7748 www.DJbyCJ.com
The J.A.C. of All Trades
Jonathan Cortez thejacofalltrades@gmail.com
(855) 223-3681 www.jonathancortezmusic.blogspot.com
Jam All Day Entertainment (DJ and Photo Booth) info@JamAlIDay.com (941) 321-4663 www.JamAllDay.com
https://blacktiedjs.net/ https://mydjentertainment.com/ https://joefarren.com/home
Musicians
Violinist
Matt Dendy https://www.srqviolinist.com/
Karen's Violins
karensviolins@comcast.net (941) 544-9655 www.karensviolins.com
Harpist
Harpist: Kristen Elizabeth
(304) 804-4277 www.harpistkristenelizabeth.com
Quartet
Guitar
Akiem the Guitar Player
(941) 580-8730 | akiemtheguitarplayer@gmail.com
Marc Mannino - Guitar
(941) 773-4221 | marc@marcmannino.com
Bands
Matt Winter Band sarah@mattwinterband.com (727) 776- 0947 www.mattwinterband.com/weddings
Bay Kings Band
info@baykingsband.com (813) 784-6077 www.BayKingsBand.com
TLS Entertainment Tim Schalch
www.tIsentertainmentfl.com (941) 302-4430 info@tlsentertainmentfl.com
Dave Holmstrand
Caladesi Steel Band
(727) 642-4814 dave@caladesisteelband.com http://www.caladesisteelband.com
Sarasota Steel Pan Band https://www.facebook.com/sarasotasteelpanband/
Video
Photography
https://loveandstylephotography.com/
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becky@loveandstylephotography.com
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941-960-6485
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Dove Release
Florist
Beneva Flowers
Flowers by Fudgie
sales@flowersbyfudgie.com (941) 349-4651 www.flowersbyfudgie.com/
Tiger Lily Flowers
TigerLily Flowers@verizon.net (941) 355-5661 I www.TigerLilyFlowers.com
MUA and Hair
A Victorian Bride Hair and Make-Up Design
linda@avictorianbride.com (941)928-3651 https://avictorianbride.com/
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Ana Molinari Salon
Fabiola Beckmann fabiolabeckmann@hotmail.com (941) 376-
0812 www.AnaMolinari.com
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Brides by Kelly Anne & Co
bridesbykellyanne@gmail.com (941) 465-9449 | www.KellyAnneMakeup.com
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Lasting Luxe (Dena Brooks)
www.lastingluxe.com (813) 489-0342 artist@lastingluxe.com
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Dolled up Brides
Transportation
Limousine
SRQ Service
(941) 925-7733
Sarasota Trolley
www.sarasotatrolley.com (941) 346-3115 sarasotatrolley@yahoo.com
SRQ Trolley
www.srgtrolley.com (941) 538-1414 contact@srgtrolley.com
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Free Golf cart rides (work for tips only)
https://www.facebook.com/HornBrothersFreeRide/
Sarasota Free Trolley (lido key and downtown Sarasota)
https://sarasotabayrunner.com/trolley-route/
Siesta Key Free Trolley (around Siesta key and Turtle Beach)
https://www.siestakeychamber.com/explore-the-key/getting-around/
Valet Services
Coach’s Valet
(941) 350-8589 | coachsvalet@gmail.com
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Vintage Car Rental
Wedding Dresses
The Perfect Dress of Sarasota
3750 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239
(941) 925-5888
http://theperfectweddingdress.net
Truly Forever Bridal Sarasota
1530 Dolphin St Suite 12, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 330-8080
https://www.trulyforeverbridal.com
Barbie's Boutique
539 S Washington Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236
(941) 702-5504
https://barbiesboutiquesarasota.com/
B3-Burke's Bridal Boutique
2614 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 304-4142
https://www.bradentonweddingdresses.com
Tie the Knot Boutique
520 12th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205
(941) 705-1002
https://tietheknotboutique.com
Something Blue Bridal Boutique
sbbbride@hotmail.com | (941) 747-1512 I www.somethingbluebridalboutique.com
Calvet Couture Bridal Boutique
Beach Wheelchair Rental
AMI
https://www.amibeachfunrentals.com/
($50 a day plus tax, only 1 chair and has to be picked up and dropped off)
https://funandmorerentals.com/shop/more/beach-wheelchair/
($75 a day with drop off and pick up no later than 5pm or you can drop off and pick up 7 days a week)
SARASOTA
https://rideandpaddle.com/beach-wheelchair/beach-wheelchair-rental-sarasota/
(Free pick up and drop off in siesta key $45 pick up drop off Lido). ($50 a day $100 3 days)
Restaurants and Venues
Holmes and AMI restaurants
Blue Marlin Seafood
Beach House Waterfront Restaurant Bridge Street Bistro
Lido Beach Restaurants :
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Crab & Fin, The Columbia http://www.marinajacks.com/water-front-dining/the-marina-jack-dining-room.html
Siesta Key restaurants for receptions:
http://www.cafegabbiano.com https://www.daiquiridecksouthsiesta.com https://www.gilligansislandbar.com https://boatyardwaterfrontgrill.com https://mattisons.com/mattisons-forty-one-fancy-restaurants/ http://www.opheliasonthebay.net/
Siesta key breakfast
https://www.bonjourfrenchcafe.com/location/ http://www.anotherbrokenegg.com/location/siesta-key-fl https://villagecafeonsiesta.com (more laid back) http://www.sungardencafe.com
Turtle Beach restaurants:
Turtles Restaurant & Ophelia’s on the bay
Venice Restaurants
https://www.sharkysonthepier.com/ http://www.finsatsharkys.com/index.php
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RECEPTION VENUES
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Magnolias On The Bay-Englewood (restaurant and venue with beautiful bay view)
Venice Yacht Club – Venice
Plantation Golf and Country Club – Venice
Boca Royale Golf and Country Club – Englewood Hyatt Regency – Sarasota
Art Ovation – Sarasota
Van Wezel – Sarasota
Phillippi Estate Park – Sarasota
Sarasota Garden Club – Sarasota
Powel Crosley Estate – Sarasota
Longboat Key Club – Longboat Key