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

5/8/21 – Alyx&David – The Ringling

Alyx and David had a magical May wedding at The Ringing Museum. The Ringling Courtyard was decorated beautifully by the Ringling team and the help of the Swanky Girls. Alyx and David could not have picked a better location and day for their wedding. With a little extra sparkle added by the Swanky team this wedding couldn't have been more perfect! We wish you both the best of luck and sending lots of love to you for your exciting future together.   Vendors: Lead Coordinator: Swanky Soiree Events Stefanie Lawrence Venue: The Ringling Museum Courtyard Rentals:US Tent/So Staged Photographer: Justin Demutiis Photography Videographer: Baby Blue Film Officiant: Pastor Heath Transportation: Siesta Trolley DJ: Jam All Day Makeup: Fresh Salon Hair: Jade Phillips Bar: Metz Bar Caterer: Puff and Stuff Cake: Cakes by Ron Florals: Flowers by Fudgie

By |2021-06-15T12:31:57-04:00June 8th, 2021|Arch, Centerpiece Ideas, Dessert, DIY, Floral, Invitations, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Table Decor, Trending, Venues, Wedding Video, Weddings|Comments Off on 5/8/21 – Alyx&David – The Ringling

5/1/21- Hill/Sims- LBKC

This wedding was right out of the ocean and up on the beach ceremony! This wedding came together so well with super cute sea touches around ever corner! Swanky teamed draped and twinkled and brought the sea into the reception ball room at LBKC Spike and tees.  It was also filled with love and old memories! We love the all the details this wedding has to offer and we think you will to! Vendors: Venue: Longboat Key Club Planner/Rentals: Swanky Soiree Events  Cake: Cakes by Ron DJ: Jam all day Photographer: Limelight Photography Officiant: Grace Lutheran  Florist - Flowers by Fudgie Hair and Makeup- Ana Molinari Salon      

By |2021-05-20T15:27:29-04:00May 20th, 2021|Arch, Centerpiece Ideas, Color, DIY, favors, Invitations, Party Decor, Photography, Rentals, Table Decor, Themed Parties, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on 5/1/21- Hill/Sims- 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!

Greg and Alyssa Valentines Wedding 2/14/21

We had so much fun celebrating the love of these two on a Classy Valentines Day themed wedding at Zota Beach resort! It couldn't have been a more romantic setting with the weather being perfect; ceremony beach set up the heavens gave us a perfect pink sunset that bounced off all the beautiful accents of red roses, flower crowns and velvet suits!     Wedding Planner : Swanky Soiree Florist:Flowers By Fudgie  Venue and Cater: Zota Beach Resort  Transportation: Siesta Key Trolly  Photographer: Janay Evalisce  Videographer: Rob Chiola

By |2021-03-03T14:08:34-05:00March 3rd, 2021|Arch, Dessert, favors, Floral, Holiday Party, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Set Design, Table Decor, Trending, Venues, Wedding Video, Weddings|Comments Off on Greg and Alyssa Valentines Wedding 2/14/21

Finding Fall Florals

Finding a perfect florist that fits in your budget is important. Another key factor is what flowers are in season during the time of your wedding. This can lead into budget friendly bouquets, and a variety of looks you have available for that time. Autumn is a time where blooming flowers tend to slow down, however there are still summer flower that often continue to bloom well into the fall. Marigolds are fuller looking flowers that come in orange or yellow. Bright and colorful, they can be used in bouquets, or garland seen in Indian culture weddings.   Carnations are a popular flower to add to any bouquet. They come in all different colors, pair best with almost any flower and greenery. Also very inexpensive! Chrysanthemums  flowers come in multiple colors and sizes. They can be big and beautiful and make great pops to any wedding bouquet. Roses are red, and white, and pink, and yellow and a timeless classic. They come in all colors, shapes , and sizes! Daisies have several different varieties and are found usually towards the end of summer going into fall. They make for great fillers, or just solely on their own. These flowers are also super cute and fun and can make for a great crown! Lilies also come in different variety's and are fragrant and colorful. If you're looking for a timeless white wedding Calla Lillie's are your piece to add to your decor. Goldenrod flowers are a great filler, and make for a great pop of color to any piece. Great for a fall look or even a bright spring look! Alstroemeria bears [...]

By |2019-08-02T13:15:11-04:00October 16th, 2019|Arch, Floral, Weddings|Comments Off on Finding Fall Florals

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

Shannon and Dylan – September 24, 2018 – Sarasota Yacht Club

To say we are SWOONING over these pictures of Shannon and Dylans Wedding just isn't enough! So many gorgeous details we just can't even deal! It was a beautiful setting on the Sarasota Bay Front - the weather was absolutely perfect! The Sarasota Yacht Club holds home to a stunning backdrop of boats, water and palm trees. We had so much fun planning along side Shannon. As her full wedding coordinators we assisted in finding the perfect vendors that would make her vision come to life!   Thank you to such an amazing team of vendors Venue:: Sarasota Yacht Club Officiant:: I Do Ceremonies Florist:: Oh Darling Events DJ:: Breezin Entertainment Photography:: Cat Penenga Cake:: Cakes by Ron Car:: Revvies Classic Hair and Makeup:: Krista Worth Beauty   Linens and Dancefloor :: Linens By The Sea Full Event Planning, Rentals, Draping, Lighting, Stationary - Swanky Soiree

By |2018-12-21T08:10:20-05:00December 21st, 2018|Arch, Uncategorized, Weddings|Comments Off on Shannon and Dylan – September 24, 2018 – Sarasota Yacht Club

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

Cassie & Kyle’s Longboat Key Club Wedding

Cassie and Kyle were such a friendly couple! We felt like we were part of the family and were sad to see the night come to an end! With romantic vibes of layered floating candles and whimsical wisteria as centerpieces, this garden theme wedding was taking guests (and our!) breath away! Thank You to all of these amazing vendors! Without you all this wouldn't have been possible! Venue: The Resort at Longboat Key Club Coordination, Up lights, Wisteria: Swanky Soiree Events DJ: Fits Otis with Goodley Entertainment Group LOVE sign and Dance Floor: So Staged Event Design + Rentals Florist: Victoria Blooms, LLC Photographer: Johnna Brynn Photography Videographer: Current Films Cake: Cakes by Ron Hair & Makeup: The Destiny & Light Hair and Makeup Group by Priscilla Marie Transportation: Siesta Key Free Ride

By |2017-05-10T17:52:10-04:00May 10th, 2017|Arch, Centerpiece Ideas, Photography, Rentals, Sarasota, Table Decor, Trending, Uncategorized, Venues, Weddings|Comments Off on Cassie & Kyle’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

DIY Curly Willow Arch

Love this look. I would add hanging Swarovski crystals for a added sparkle. All you need is: 12 Stems of about 7' Tall curly willow branches 10 Stems of medium curly willow branches 1 Large bag of sand 2 large planters Twine wire Wire cutters Sheet moss to cover the sand in the planter Add some flowers and you have a beautiful inexpensive arch!!!!

By |2013-09-04T19:42:01-04:00September 4th, 2013|Arch, Weddings|Comments Off on DIY Curly Willow Arch