Dealing with COVID Cancellations? Reschedule Your Event at GROVE

This Lakewood Ranch event space is perfect for any occasion, at any size.

07/29/2020

Bear With Us

St. Petersburg Couple Marries With an Actual Bear as Their Ring Bearer

Animal lovers Rita Janecek and Joseph Schaar marry at Bearadise Ranch alongside Carol the bear, after plans to wed in Alaska fell through.

04/28/2020 By Allison Forsyth

Together Fur-ever

Bow Wow Vows: Six Local Couples Tie the Knot Alongside Their Pets

You've got to read these beautiful wedding 'tails.'

08/01/2019

To Have and To Cold

Cool Ideas For Your Hot Summer Wedding

As the summer heats up, help your guests cool down with these fresh ideas.

07/18/2019 By Hanna Powers

Bubble Bus

The Wandering Whale Offers a Boutique Bar Experience on Wheels

A new business brings the booze to you.

06/10/2019 By Hanna Powers

Romantic Vows

While Some Entrepreneurs Struggle to Find Their Niche, Elizabeth Turk Just Followed Her Heart

“Love can come at any age,” she says. “Never give up on love.”

02/13/2019 By Pam Daniel

First Look

First Look: Camilyn Beth Bridal Collection

Known for her classic cocktail frocks, local designer Camilyn Beth is now designing bridal gowns. Here's a peek at her new collection.

11/09/2018 By Heather Saba

Modern Love

Six Gorgeous Local Weddings

These couples decided to celebrate their love in our beautiful city.

07/26/2018 By Ashley Cooper

I Thee Wed

Five Gorgeous Sarasota Weddings

These love stories ended in "I do."

07/26/2017 By Stephanie Hagan

Sugar Stories

Julie Deffense Brings Her Wedding Cake Business to Sarasota

The baker dishes on her unusual career path, why she’s expanding her services to Sarasota and how she makes those amazing sugar flowers.

03/21/2017 By Megan McDonald

Wedding Bells

Preview Camilyn Beth's New Bridesmaid Collection

Baby pink, navy blue and glittery gold are the stars in Camilyn Beth's new bridesmaid collection.

01/20/2017 By Megan McDonald Photography by Shannon Kirsten Couch

Their Sarasota Wedding

Cody and Candy Tie the Knot at The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club

These two fitness fanatics fell head over heels for each other.

06/08/2016 By Felicity Warner

Weddings

Their Sarasota Wedding: Susan and Alejandro at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Susan and Alejandro began their happily-ever-after with a beautiful spring wedding at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

12/15/2015 By Bobbilynn Hollifield Photography by Audrey Snow

"I Do" All Over Again

Love, Life and Siesta Beach

The longtime annual wedding vow renewal event, sponsored by Sarasota County parks and rec, takes place around Valentine’s Day.

12/01/2015 By Ilene Denton

Bridal Trends

Top Bridal Trends for Fall

We asked the owners of Blush Bridal--just back from Bridal Fashion Week in NYC--what's hot in wedding trends right now.

11/12/2015 By Sarasota Magazine

Bridal Trends

An Interview with Celebrity Bridal Designer Reem Acra

The celeb designer shares what's new in bridal trends; brides-to-be can preview her designs at a trunk show at Blush Bridal in downtown Sarasota this weekend.

10/20/2015 By Heather Dunhill

Article

Their Sarasota Wedding: Tristan and Leslie's Powel Crosley Celebration

This couple tied the knot at Sarasota's Powel Crosley Estate.

09/22/2015 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

Article

Their Sarasota Wedding: Jenn and Denver Stutler's Longboat Key Wedding

Jenn and Denver Stutler celebrated their wedding with a New Year's Day brunch on Longboat Key.

09/10/2015 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

Article

Their Sarasota Wedding: Anna and Matt at Ca d'Zan Mansion

High school sweethearts Anna and Matt celebrated their nuptials at the Ca' d'Zan Mansion with 150 of their closest friends and family.

08/05/2015 By Bobbilynn Hollifield

Article

Their Sarasota Wedding: Ryan and Kaitlyn Reid at the Sarasota Yacht Club

After many a foiled proposal attempt, Kaitlyn and Ryan finally got their Sarasota Yacht Club wedding.

07/14/2015 By Bobbilynn Hollifield