​SaltBlock began as a passion project fueled by a love for the water, our obsession with fresh seafood, and sharing both experiences with those closest to us. Realizing a need for more intentionally crafted catering services in Tampa, SaltBlock Catering came to life as a “Scratch-Made” kitchen, and over the years, it has expanded into a full-service hospitality company. Although our team and service offerings have grown, we maintain the same simple mission; to provide our customers with Thoughtfully Crafted Hospitality Experiences. Our team pours everything we have into our food and service, an effort we hope translates into outstanding experiences for you and your guests. We appreciate your business and look forward to many shared meals to come.

No event is the same, and the décor shouldn’t be either! You can come to the warehouse and pick what you want or it can be designed for you! Most of our pieces are one of a kind and genuinely vintage meaning your event will have it’s own unique style that will not be duplicated. Renting items for your event is a lot more reasonably priced than a lot of people may think. Rather than making something from scratch, you could rent it, save the money on supplies, and save the time and headache of having to do it on your own. The stress relief alone is worth the extra cost! We can also build custom items too so bring your vision board! ​

Sarah Benham
The Copper Acorn
941-321-5051
sarah@thecopperacorn.net

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. 

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!

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. ​

Give credit, where credit is due:

Photo One: Alisia Thompson Photography
Photo Two: Katelyn Prisco Photography
Photo Three: Katelyn Prisco Photography

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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At A White Sand Wedding we believe in the potential of a great photo - they bring out artistry, capture beauty, they can resemble something significant from the past, and they allow you to share with loved ones. The list goes on. When choosing a photographer for the company we were particular, and we can confirm that getting to work with Katelyn Prisco is a true pleasure. Through the years we have learned a lot about Katelyn and her values - she's diligent, takes pride in her details, and is always willing to roll around and have some fun. And that is everything we love about Katelyn and more. Katelyn Prisco Photography exclusively works with A White Sand Wedding so your wedding day is nothing short of perfect. You will always know what you are receiving and you will never need to worry.

Building a relationship with your photographer is important and shouldn't be just any other vendor. With the help of our team and Katelyn Prisco, we ensure you that your wedding photos will be memories you can look back on for a lifetime. Wedding photos are important, as they remind you of one of the biggest days of your life! 

Katelyn Prisco is an award winning wedding and portrait photographer who is based out of Sarasota, Florida and the surrounding Tampa Bay area. Specializing in natural light photography, she has had the amazing opportunity to travel as far as California, Italy, and Hawaii to document love stories. 

ERIN - 5 STARS

"So happy we used Katelyn Prisco Photography!!!! Not only are her wedding photos the best in South Florida, Katelyn is amazing to work with, so professional but also so fun and nice! She takes the time to get to know each client and ease every concern. We were able to just enjoy the big day knowing that every moment would be captured perfectly. We are BEYOND SATISFIED with our pictures! Katelyn exceeded all of our expectations!! I have recommended her to everyone!"

RICHARD & KATIE - 5 STARS

"Katelyn gets a five star review for her work, attitude, and overall demeanor. From the moment we met her a year before the wedding, Katelyn went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and at ease about the entire process. For our engagement photos Katelyn actually went out of her way to personally speak with the manager of one of our favorite restaurants and was able to get us in while the restaurant was closed to take some incredible photos of us while no one else was there.
For the wedding, Katelyn and her assistant Andrea immediately fit right in with the bridal party and made the whole day even more fun and memorable than we could've imagined. They were fun, vibrant and upbeat the entire time. It's hard to describe but Katelyn and Andrea felt like they were guests at the wedding and really did become part of the family.
As far as the finished product goes, the photos came out incredibly and are perfect. Katelyn is so talented and wasn't afraid to try some unique shots and use the sunlight and shadows to really capture some beautiful scenes."
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