Swanky Spotlight – Sims Wedding

Swanky Soiree is happy to share one of our ninja's got married in February. Congratulations Nate & Allie! How they Met Nate and Allie met through chance. It was July of 2011, she was in college in Maryland, and Nate had just moved from Rochester, New York to accept a new job opportunity in Orlando, Florida. After arriving in Florida, Nate went on Craigslist to look for a place to live. He found a lake house near downtown Orlando, where he met his new roommate, Ashley ( also a Swanky Girl). Ashley was Allie's first roommate in college and one of her best friends. During Allie's winter break, She came down to visit Ashley for two weeks. Nate will say, Allie walked through the doors and it was love at first sight.   How he Asked  The day Nate asked, it was the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. They both were out of work early to visit Nates family at their beach house on Siesta Key. We were greeted with hugs and drinks, and told the plan was to go to a family friend’s club house, to have a BBQ, since the weather was so bad.We hopped in the car and off we went! As we walked in the door I was surprised to see my entire family, who still lives in Maryland. I immediately ran to them and started hugging. All I heard next was my sister yelling, “Turn around!!!” I turned around and there was Nate, on his knee, with the most beautiful ring. So surrounded by both my parents, sisters, brother, best friends, and Nate’s parents, sisters, brothers, and niece and nephew, everyone we love, I SAID YES! We popped champagne and [...]

By |2020-07-30T10:50:17-04:00April 23rd, 2020|Color, Donuts, Floral, Party Decor, Table Decor, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on Swanky Spotlight – Sims Wedding

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!

Hannah and Donnie’s Longboat Key Club Wedding

  Venue: The Resort at Longboat Key Club  DJ: Music on the Move Florist: Elegant Designs Floral Art Studio Photographer: Todd Gilman Cake: Cakes by Ron Hair and Make up: The Destiny & Light Hair and Makeup Group by Priscilla Marie Lighting, Draping and Coordination by Swanky Soiree

By |2017-12-21T11:31:02-05:00December 19th, 2017|Donuts, Invitations, Photography, Sarasota, Stationary, Table Decor, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on Hannah and Donnie’s Longboat Key Club Wedding

Sarasota & Bradenton’s Top Wedding Venues

Being home to the Nation's #1 Beach isn't all Sarasota has to offer. There are a plethora of venues that are sure to take your breathe away! #1. The Longboat Key Club #2. John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art #3. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens #4. The Ritz-Carlton #5. Historic Spanish Point #6. Tortuga Inn #7. Powel Crosley #8. Beach House #9. Baker's Ranch #10. Philippi Mansion #11. Mixon's in the Grove #12. South Florida Museum #13. Sarasota Garden Club #15. Palma Sola Botanical Park

By |2019-06-12T22:29:41-04:00February 21st, 2017|Arch, Centerpiece Ideas, Color, DIY, Donuts, favors, Floral, Invitations, Palmetto, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Stationary, Table Decor, Trending, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on Sarasota & Bradenton’s Top Wedding Venues

Ashley and Ryans Ringling Museum Wedding

Ashley & Ryans Ringling Museums traditional wedding was breathtaking! The couples love really shines through in their photographs! As I quote from the Brides titled Facebook album, this was definitely the "Best Day Ever!" Wedding Venue :: Ringling Museum of Art Officiant :: Weddings by Grace Ceremony Music :: Karens Violins Reception Music :: Bay Kings Band Caterer :: Nellies Deli Linens :: Linens by the Sea Rentals :: US Tent Florist :: Rose Garden Florist Photographer :: Kenzie Shores Photography Photobooth :: Social Strip Sweets :: La Dona Donuts Hair & Makeup :: Karen Boni Transportation :: A Chauffer for You  

By |2019-06-12T22:29:43-04:00December 16th, 2016|Centerpiece Ideas, Color, Donuts, Floral, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Table Decor, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on Ashley and Ryans Ringling Museum Wedding