Neal & Lomelo – 5/23/21 – The Ritz Carlton

Kristie and Andrew had a small intimate wedding at The Ritz. With beautiful weather and so much love in the air you couldn't help but smile with joy! With the little touches put together by our Swanky team, it really brought this wedding together. We loved helping Kristie and Andrew make their dream wedding come true! Congratulations you two!!! Vendors: Lead Coordinator: Swanky Christina Harris Venue: The Ritz Carlton Photographer: Alisa Sue Photography Hair & Makeup: Krystal Hall Transportation: Luxor Transportation and Limousine Service Officiant: A Wedding with Grace Florist: Oneco Florist Violinist: The First Brass Cake/Caterer: The Ritz Carlton

By |2021-06-29T15:53:14-04:00June 29th, 2021|Arch, Beach wedding, Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, Floral, Miss to Mrs, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Table Decor, Trending, Venues, Wedding Dresses, Weddings|Comments Off on Neal & Lomelo – 5/23/21 – The Ritz Carlton

5-29-21 – Katie & Daniel – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Katie and Daniel were finally able to get married after pushing it back do to the pandemic. They had a sweet baby girl during the pandemic and she was able to be part of her parents special day. They picked the perfect day to get married at Marie Selby Gardens. You could feel the love in the air at this beautiful wedding. Congratulations Katie and Daniel we were so happy to be part of your magical day! Vendor Info: Lead Planner: Christina Harris Swanky Soiree DJ: Wayne Delar Entertainment Cake: Cakes by Ron Caterer: Michael’s on East Florist: Flowers By Fudgie Hair Stylist: Brides by Kelly Anne + Co. Make-up Artist: Brides by Kelly Anne + Co. Reception Venue: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Videographer: Storybook Films Officiant:  A Wedding with Grace Rentals: Affairs In The Air Photographer: Limelight Photography

By |2021-06-22T11:09:58-04:00June 22nd, 2021|Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, favors, Floral, Miss to Mrs, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Venues, Wedding Video, Weddings|Comments Off on 5-29-21 – Katie & Daniel – Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

10/24/20 – King/Barguez – LBKC

Could not have asked for a more beautiful day to watch these two get married at LBKC! From the most touching and emotional first look to the beautiful flower arrangements this wedding was perfect! With a little lighting, draping, and decorating touch added by the Swanky team really made this wedding sparkle! You could feel the love in the air! We wish you the best of luck and sending so guys so much love! Vendors: Venue: Longboat Key Club Planner: Swanky Soiree Events  Rentals: Swanky Soiree Events / US Tent Rental Linens: Linens by the Sea Cake: Cakes by Ron PhotoBooth: Be Scene PhotoBooth by TSL Entertainment  DJ: TSL Entertainment Harpist: Emma The Harpist Photographer: Everance Photography Videographer: The Richards Officiant: Sensational Ceremonies Florist – Beneva Flowers Hair and Makeup: Brides by Kelly Anne #weddingplanner #sarasotaweddings #florals #sarasotarentals #weddingdecoration #photographer

By |2021-05-25T13:21:39-04:00May 25th, 2021|Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, favors, Floral, Party Decor, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Table Decor, Uncategorized, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on 10/24/20 – King/Barguez – LBKC

3/20/21- Wood/Skibicki- LBKC

This wedding is very close to our hearts! We did it, planning with covid-19 was hard; yet with determination and organization and positive vibes from our bride and groom. We are happy to say with by far is one of our favorite weddings!  From the classy ceremony on LBKC harbor side lawn to the amazing geometric and creative seating chart this wedding even blew us away! We were so happy to be apart of this special day and so happy how it turned out!   Vendors: Venue- Longboat Key Club Planner/Rentals- Swanky Soiree Events Photographer -  Everence Photography  Video- The Richards  DJ- DJ Iron Mike Transportation- Siesta Key Trolley Officiant-  St Armond Church Florist-  Oneco Florist  Cake- Cakes Plus Hair and Make up- Destiny and Light  Room Block -Embassy suites and Aloft   

By |2021-05-20T12:38:07-04:00May 20th, 2021|Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, Color, DIY, favors, Floral, Party Decor, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Table Decor, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on 3/20/21- Wood/Skibicki- LBKC

March 12th – Blair /Spinola wedding- LBKC

If you think of a classy romantic wedding vibes this is the wedding to beat! From the beautiful candle lit arrangements  to the classic red car for there grand exit! Also can we please talk about her dress! The reception area and cocktail hour  overlooking the beautiful gulf course during golden hour was perfect.  What a great spring wedding!   Vendors: Venue- Longboat key club  Planner and decorations- Swanky Soiree Events Photographer- Alisa Sue Photography  Cake- Cakes by Ron DJ- Goodley Entertainment  Officiate- Say I Do  Hair and Make up-  DS HMU creations LLC  Florist- Victoria Blooms   

By |2021-05-06T11:58:45-04:00May 6th, 2021|Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, Party Decor, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Set Design, Table Decor, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on March 12th – Blair /Spinola wedding- LBKC

3/6/21- Dewaker/Demuth- LBKC

What a fun wedding this one was!!! The combination of a tradition "white" wedding and Indian flare was truly amazing! A Indian Drummer showed up to play along with the Dj for a epic night of dancing , fun and romance!  We were so happy to be part of your special day and you truly are a special couple! One for the BOOKS!     Vendor team! Wedding Planner and Rental : Swanky Soiree Events Photos: Cat Pennenga Photos Venue: Longboat Key Club DJ: Graing Entertainment Hair and Make up: Femme Akoi and Christina Wheaton Jazz trio- Looses Change  Flowers-: Flowers By fudgie Drummer- Indian Dhol Drummer  Transpiration- Siesta Key Trolly  Cake: Cakes by Ron

By |2021-04-20T12:46:07-04:00April 20th, 2021|Arch, Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, Floral, Party Decor, Photography, Rentals, Trending, Venues, Wedding Video, Weddings|Comments Off on 3/6/21- Dewaker/Demuth- LBKC

Chelsea and Blake- 3/13/21- LBKC

What a perfect day to have a beautiful Florida Beach wedding! The green wall seating chart was so much fun for the swanky team to create for this couple and it set the mood for this high class Florida inspo wedding! We wish you all the luck in the world! So happy to have Been part of your special day!     Vendor Team Coordinator and rentals : Swanky Soiree Events  Flowers: Mary Nell Chasdsey Transportation: Siesta Key Trolly  Band: Phase 5 band Hair and Make up: Brides by Kelly Ann Cake: Cakes by Ron  Venue: LongBoat Key Club  Photos: K and K Photo & The Amy Fitch Wh

By |2021-04-20T11:47:29-04:00April 20th, 2021|Arch, Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, DIY, favors, Floral, Invitations, Rentals, Sarasota, Set Design, Stationary, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on Chelsea and Blake- 3/13/21- LBKC

11/7/21 Garcia/ Sell Founders Club Wedding

This wedding is very special to our hearts, not only cause this couple's full of love; but also cause they are some of our dearest friends. So the Swanky team was so happy to pull off there perfect wedding dreams! What an amazing wedding this was every detail was so perfectly matched in the coule personality ! It was a beautiful night and one to remember!   Vendors: Wedding Coordinator and rentals: Swanky Soiree Events   Venue: Founders Club Sarasota  Photographer: Alyssa Shrock Photography  Florist: Oneco Florist  Cake: Cakes by Ron  Make up: Amy Shaw Make up  Hair: Assunta Rentals: Palacios events DJ: TLS Entertainment   

By |2021-04-07T12:59:39-04:00April 7th, 2021|Arch, Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, Color, Floral, Invitations, Party Decor, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Set Design, Stationary, Table Decor, Trending, Venues, Wedding Video, Weddings|Comments Off on 11/7/21 Garcia/ Sell Founders Club Wedding

Kelly and Andrew Feb 27th Sunset Wedding!

This couples love paired with the perfect sunset wedding couldn't have been any better! Held at the beautiful Longboat Key Club in a perfect day in February not to cold and not to hot. We are so happy to be apart of this special couple special day! All the details from bar signs to electric sparklers ,ade this night just simple perfect! Don't believe me? Just check out all the amazing photos below!     Vendors: Wedding coordination and rentals: Swanky Soiree Events  Venue: Longboat key club  Photo Booth: Hipstr Photo Booth  Flowers: Flowers by Fudgie Photographer: Alisa Sue Photography  Hair and Makeup: Brides by Kelly Ann  Transportation: Siesta Key Trolly  DJ: Grant Hemond and Associates Cake: Cakes by Ron  Ceremony Music: Sunset Strings Videographer: Contessa Films   

By |2021-04-07T11:45:27-04:00April 7th, 2021|Arch, Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, Floral, Invitations, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Venues, Wedding Video, Weddings|Comments Off on Kelly and Andrew Feb 27th Sunset Wedding!

Swanky Girl Stefanie DREAM Wedding!

Our number one Swanky girl and her new hubby Kevin finally got hitched! Accents of fresh lavender and eucalyptus around every corner! With magical fairy lights, giving you little hits of magical Harry potter inspo! We are so happy for both of you and so happy to have been able to give you your dream wedding!   Vendors- Wedding Coordination and decorations- Swanky  Venue and Caterer - Pier 22  Photographer- Kim Dyer  Transportation- Siesta Key Trolly  Steel drums and DJ- Mello vibes Entertainment  Florist - Oneco Flowers  Hair and Make up- Make up by Pink    

By |2021-03-24T14:51:51-04:00March 26th, 2021|#FunFactFriday, Arch, Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, Color, Dessert, Floral, Invitations, Party Decor, Photography, Rentals, Table Decor, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on Swanky Girl Stefanie DREAM Wedding!

1/30/21- Michele and Donny Bed & Breakfast Magic!

Wow what an amazing day this was! All the small details really made this wedding truly unique and spoke too the bride and grooms love, personality and vision! Was so much fun doing this dark romantic winter theme! Enjoy!   Wedding planner - Swanky soiree  Venue- Palmetto Bed and Breakfast Florist- Mary Nell Chadsey  Caterer- Michaels on East  Photographer - Angela Moon Photography  Cake- Sweet Niche Baking co Videographer- Vibe Chaos   Rentals- So Staged  DJ- DJ cory and Barron co.  Bar- Spunky Sprits  Hair and Make up - K Gamso Hair and Make up  Officiate- Weddings with Grace   

By |2021-04-20T09:38:00-04:00March 24th, 2021|Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, Color, Floral, Invitations, Photography, Rentals, Table Decor, Themed Parties, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on 1/30/21- Michele and Donny Bed & Breakfast Magic!

2/12/2020 Abigail and Kurt Beautiful Beach Wedding

2020 couldn't stop an amazing beautiful beach wedding day! This couple is so sweet and so in love! Our favorite pictures is watching our groom tear up at the sight of his beautiful bride. The weather couldn't get any better for this beautiful beach wedding! Take a look!   Planner: Swanky Soiree DJ- Graing Entertainment Photography - Taylor Shea Photography  Hair and Make up- Brides by Kelly Anne Officiant - Even Ross Transportation-  Siesta Key Trolly  Florist - Flower by Fudgie 

By |2021-03-19T11:55:19-04:00March 19th, 2021|#FunFactFriday, Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, Floral, Weddings|Comments Off on 2/12/2020 Abigail and Kurt Beautiful Beach Wedding

1/30/21 Taylor and Scott Under the Sea Wedding

This wedding was no ordinary Florida beach wedding. Insted we got to dive deep down to what lies under our crystal blue waters. With our bride Taylors one of a kind handmade hair piece to kisses with sharks! This under the sea themed wedding is one for the books!   Vendor list : Venue : Moet Marine Laboratory  Coordinator : Swanky Soiree  Caterer: Sarasota Catering Company  DJ: TLS Entertainment  Photographer: Erin Samples Photography Hair and Make up; Jessi's hair   Officiant - Adam Pacyga  Cake- Publix Bay Isles     

By |2021-03-17T12:18:40-04:00March 17th, 2021|Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, Party Decor, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Themed Parties, Weddings|Comments Off on 1/30/21 Taylor and Scott Under the Sea Wedding

Alcohol and Cake….what’s not to love?

A new twist on an old dessert has become very popular this party season, and we think you're going to love it too! We like to call these new fun party favors / dessert Tipsy cakes! These  cakes are perfect for any adult party, combining everyone's two favorite things: Alcohol and Cake. The best part about these tipsy cakes? They can be served at your wedding as a couple different ways and flavors as dessert full on beautiful cake at your dessert bar, mason jar and even cupcake The mini mason jars are perfect for party favors! They can travel on airplanes and stay delicious for an entire week! Unique and fun! Your guest will be impressed and boozed up! Here are some of our top flavors!   Chocolate Kahlua Cake Margarita Lime Cake Banana  Bourbon Butterscotch  Strawberry Daiquiri  Mimosa Tipsy Cupcake Jameson Whisky Cake  Strawberry Margarita Tipsy Mint Chocolate  Guinness Chocolate Cake Mojito Spiked Raspberry Lemonade

By |2020-02-12T11:50:03-05:00February 17th, 2020|Cake|Comments Off on Alcohol and Cake….what’s not to love?

Love is Sweet!

The tradition of wedding cakes came from Ancient Rome. The tradition started by rowdy guests breaking a loaf of bread over the bride's head for fertility's sake. Wow, the times have changed since then! Swanky has been blessed to see all kinds of different cakes and styles come across our weddings. However, the wedding cake tradition is slightly changing and couples are beginning to incorporate other sweets in there special day. Here are some fun examples of desserts at weddings.   Donuts The donut bar seems to be coming up a lot lately! The puns you can play with for a display sign are endless. There are many specialty donut places. They make fresh donuts with a variety of icing and toppings to make all kinds of combos! Swanky Soiree has their own donut wall that can be rented if this is the route you would like to take for your dessert! #donutmindifido   Mini-Dessert Bar Mini desserts are a great option to have because you can have multiple options of sweets for your guests to choose from. Most of them are bite size, and could include but not limited too items like mini carrot cakes, brownies, cake pops, cookies, fruit tarts, etc. They make for fun displays and colors to go with your theme and environment.   Cupcakes Instead of a slice of cake, why not a personal cupcake? There are so many bakeries in the area that specialize in cupcakes where it almost looks like a work of art. They may be beautiful, but that won't stop you from eating them still! Cupcake towers and tiers are common in fancy dessert displays. Some couples even choose to have a [...]

By |2019-07-02T10:45:30-04:00July 17th, 2019|Cake, Donuts|Comments Off on Love is Sweet!

Swanky Spotlight: Siobhan & James Murley

We are so lucky that Siobhan and James booked Swanky for full planning services! The couple is from Canada and a destination wedding at Longboat Key was their dream that we made happen. A bright sunny day, nice breeze and beautiful decor made for a perfect evening. This couple liked to have fun and the reception was not different, it even featured a pinata! Thank you to all the vendors for making this day fabulous! Photography: Concept Photography // Venue: The Resort at Longboat Key Club // Officiant: Kevin Kiser // Dessert: Cakes by Ron // Dj: TLS Entertainment // Photobooth: Be Scene Photobooth // Florist: Oneco Florist // Linens: Linens by the Sea // Hair & Makeup: Destiny & Light  

By |2019-06-27T13:05:29-04:00July 8th, 2019|Arch, Cake, Rentals, Weddings|Comments Off on Swanky Spotlight: Siobhan & James Murley

Nicole and Shawns Powel Crosley Wedding

We loved planning this beautiful blush Wedding for Nicole and Shawn. Little did we know (or our team of vendors), that we were going to be put to the test! Thank goodness for the calm, cool and collective dispositions of the couple - transitioning to accommodate for the sudden torrential downpour was breeze. And you'll see what I mean once you take a look at their first dance picture. Thank you to all the Vendors that made this day possible: Ceremony Venue: Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church Reception Venue: Powel Crosley  Planning & Stationary: Swanky Soiree Photographer: Cat Pennenga Photography  Videography: Current Films  Cake: Cakes by Ron Cake Pops: GiGis Cupcakes Dessert: Sub Zero  Hair and Makeup: K. Gamso Hair & Makeup  Catering: Simply Gourmet  Photo Booth: The Fancy Booth  DJ: Jam All Day Entertainment

By |2018-01-15T14:48:50-05:00January 15th, 2018|Cake, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Stationary, Table Decor, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on Nicole and Shawns Powel Crosley Wedding

Giana and Jorden’s Wedding at the Longboat Key Club

  Venue: The Resort at Longboat Key Club Coordination, Draping, Lighting, & Stationary: Swanky Soiree Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Music: Strings Attached Reception Band: BLONDE AMBITION Linens: Linens By The Sea Cigar Rental: Cigar Creations Florist: Victoria Blooms, LLC P hotographer: Audrey Snow Photography Cake: Cakes by Ron Hair & Make up: Ana Molinari Salon, Spa & Boutique Transportation: Siesta Trolley, Inc      

By |2017-12-15T15:36:39-05:00December 15th, 2017|Arch, Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, Color, Floral, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Stationary, Table Decor, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on Giana and Jorden’s Wedding at the Longboat Key Club

Tori & Davids Longboat Key Club Wedding

  Venue: The Resort at Longboat Key Club Band: Bay Kings Band Florist: Flower Child Florist & Boutique Photographer: The Portos Videographer: All In White... Cake & Cupcakes: Cakes by Ron Make up & Hair: Lillian Rose Beauty & Bridal Transportation: Siesta Trolley, Inc Coordination & Placecards: Swanky Soiree

By |2017-12-13T13:25:07-05:00December 13th, 2017|Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, Floral, Invitations, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Stationary, Table Decor, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on Tori & Davids Longboat Key Club Wedding

Danielle & Andrews Bakers Ranch Wedding

It was hard to narrow down this photo album to some of our favorites - there were so many to choose from!! Congratulations Danielle & Andrew! You two are a beautiful couple inside and out! Venue: Bakers Ranch DJ: Two left feet Bartender: Spunky Spirits Bartending Services Caterer: Green Apple Catering Linens: Linens By The Sea Florist: Victoria Blooms, LLC Furniture Rental: The Copper Acorn Vintage Rentals Chair Rental: A Chair Affair, Inc. Lighting: Affairs in the Air, Inc. Videographer: Jessica Overholt Photography Photography: Tara Tomlinson-Photography Cake: Cakes by Ron Hair/Makeup: Brides by Kelly Anne Coordination & Stationary : Swanky Soiree

By |2017-08-25T23:09:49-04:00August 1st, 2017|Cake, Centerpiece Ideas, Floral, Palmetto, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Stationary, Table Decor, Weddings|Comments Off on Danielle & Andrews Bakers Ranch Wedding