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BEACHSIDE WEDDING AT SUNSET BEACH RESORT

1/29/2018

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This wedding was certainly something to remember. Cassie and Sebastian's infectious love was not hard to miss. From the beginning of our planning process to the very end of their wedding night,  we couldn't help but notice how in love these two were. 
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I would describe this wedding as being romantic-boho. Cassie and Sebastian's wedding had touches of sandy blue and small pops of white and greens. The cafe lights that stringed above their reception dinner was just the prefect touch. We wish this couple a lifetime of happiness and many, many more memories!
Give Credit Where Credit is Due:
Event Planning & Styling: Yours Truly
Rentals: US Tent Rentals
Entertainment: Bay Kings Band, Breezin Entertainment
Beauty: Katie McCaskil
Bakery: Cakes by Ron
Catering: Modern Events
Florals: Oh Darling Events 
Photography: Katelyn Prisco Photography
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PLANNING YOUR HONEYMOON WITH HONEYFUND

1/12/2018

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We can’t think of a better way to get married than to have a destination wedding on the sandy white beaches on the gulf coast of Florida. After you exchange vows and say “I Do” it is time to sit down and relax a little as a newlywed couple!
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This is a time to celebrate your marriage in intimacy and seclusion, and turning your destination wedding into your honeymoon is the perfect excuse. Take this time to bond with your partner and establish the love that you two hold in your relationship. ​
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Have one night in the honeymoon suite, with champagne on the balcony and a candlelit dinner on the shore. A couples massage and a late night dip in the hot tub will make this your romantic dream come true. Visit www.honeyfund.com to make your dream honeymoon come to life!
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Give credit, where credit is due:

Photo One: Alisia Thompson Photography
Photo Two: Katelyn Prisco Photography
Photo Three: Katelyn Prisco Photography
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SARASOTA IS THE PERFECT DESTINATION SPOT FOR 2018

1/8/2018

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When you think of beach weddings and destination locations to say your vows, you probably think of Florida and more specifically, the white sandy beaches of Siesta Key. Lucky for us, we fall right in between Siesta Key and Sarasota, Florida. 

As quoted by Vogue Magazine in a recent article, Sarasota is a “haven for the arts.” Sarasota, Florida has its own opera house, symphony orchestra, ballet company, a performing-arts hall, and many open-air festivals. 

Sarasota, Florida is unlike any other town in Florida. It has it’s luxe features, which A White Sand Wedding thrives on, and stunning wedding venues and hotels including the forthcoming Art Ovation Hotel in downtown Sarasota, as well as The Ringling and Marie Selby Gardens. 

This town has a city and art-like feel, while also being able to escape to the beach for seaside excursions such as sunset cruises and paddle boarding. Not too overwhelming, but still providing you with a sense of relaxation, while not being worried about trying to find things to do. 

A White Sand Wedding, an all-inclusive wedding planning service, we have fallen in love with all the features of this city and water-side town. We get the best of both worlds and are able to create lasting memories from beginning to end when it comes to your planning process!

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 Venue: John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Planner: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning​
​Photographer: Alexi Shields 
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Venue: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Planner: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning
Photographer: Jordan Weiland Photography
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​VOGUE Magazine
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Venue: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Planner: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning
Photographer: Ailyn La Torre Photography
Florals: Oh Darling Events
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Venue: Art Ovation Hotel 
Planner: Jennifer Matteo Event Planning and  A White Sand Wedding
Photographer: Marc Edwards Photographs
Florals: Tailored Twig
Rentals/Décor: So Staged
Rentals/Décor: Architectural Salvage
Makeup: Brides by Kelly Anne
Dress: Calvet Couture Sarasota

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TIPS FOR PLANNING A WEDDING WITH LITTLE TO NO TIME

1/3/2018

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Planning a wedding in a short notice of time can be very difficult, but most definitely possible. It takes patience and diligence to provide the best experience for not only the bride and groom, but for participating vendors as well.
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RESPONSIVENESS
Often times when we are planning a wedding we tend to get frustrated when we don’t hear a response from the client right away. For planners and the client themselves, it is very important for both parties to be responsive in order for the big day to run as smooth as possible. We must remember that both the bride and groom most likely have day jobs, school, children, etc. they are taking care of — while we work, so do they! Be patient and know that you will get an answer, but also remain consistent and continue to do follow-ups with your client.

FLEXIBILITY
A huge thing to take note of when planning a wedding in a short amount of time is to take an idea and run with it. You’ll notice that one idea will lead to another, and then shortly you will have planned a full wedding day. You have to be flexible when working with a client and be ready to meet with them. Maybe you have to skip your 2pm massage appointment, but don’t worry it will still be waiting there for you when the wedding is all said-and-done.

OPEN-MINDED
Often times we have a bride who wants to plan a wedding exactly the way she sees on Pinterest. As most of us know, sometimes it is hard to recreate exactly what she saw on the app, but we do our best. Say she sees an organic wedding arch decked with greenery and draping. We all know that one leaf is different from the next, so when recreating a vision and you think something else will work better, then follow your gut and just do it.

OUTGOING
​When planning a wedding with little notice we often run into the issue of vendors and specific venues being available. Start putting yourself out there, research, and put yourself out there again. Make connections and find exactly what you’re looking for. Finding a location for a wedding with plenty of time can be hard — and finding a venue in a short allotment of time can be extremely difficult. This is where we have to get creative.
Think outside the box and contact venues and other vendors that normally don’t host such events — most times they are thrilled to cater to a bride and groom! The fine thing about this is that your venue is new, fresh, and most likely never been utilized for a wedding before. This makes for a personable and intimate wedding. Bring in a new florist and maybe they will show you designs you’ve never seen before. As far as the client goes — they trust you and your overall product. It is important to be open-minded about the planning process and know that things may not be the way you initially imagined, but they will still look great in your hands.

​POSITIVE
The best part about planning a wedding in short notice of time is seeing all of the amazing things that can transpire. We start to get creative, host a ceremony in a foreign building, make new connections with vendors we would have never met, and overall host a wonderful wedding. Stay positive, and know that you just have to keep moving. Remember, you are the expert here and you can and will get through it.
Each bump in the road leads to new experiences and adventures — don’t get caught up in knowing you have a short amount of time. Follow your gut and run with it! Personal favorite weddings are the ones that are different from all of the rest.
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