Expert Advice: Unique and Favorite First Dance Songs

Chris Grainger, owner of Graingertainment favorites includes: The One – Acoustic Piano – Matt Johnson, John Adams This song features beautiful lyrics that really will get… Read More about Expert Advice: Unique and Favorite First Dance Songs »

Expert Advice: 8 Things Couples Should Know Before Inquiring With a Wedding Photographer

Wedding photography is such an important aspect because it’s the one part of your wedding (along with your video) that will live on after the day is over. “A lot of thought goes into the decorations for your ceremony and… Read More about Expert Advice: 8 Things Couples Should Know Before Inquiring With a Wedding Photographer »

Here’s how much guests can expect to spend this wedding season

There comes a time in life when the weddings of our friends and family members seem to dominate our calendars and our budgets. We take celebrating the milestones of our friends and family seriously, but this is a tremendous expense,… Read More about Here’s how much guests can expect to spend this wedding season »

Expert Advice: 5 Things You Need to Know About Wedding Hurricanes and Insurance

Predictions for the 2022 hurricane season have recently been published. With flooding, damage, and cancellations from the first tropical depression in South Florida still fresh in our minds, we wanted to learn more about how couples can protect their wedding… Read More about Expert Advice: 5 Things You Need to Know About Wedding Hurricanes and Insurance »

Beneva’s Top 5 Wedding Venues in 2019

Brides and grooms from all over the world come to Sarasota for their destination weddings. Because of the pristine weather and tropical vibes, it is a desirable location to visit all year-round. People visit Sarasota for the wonderful beaches, delicious… Read More about Beneva’s Top 5 Wedding Venues in 2019 »

Goodge/Kirstein Wedding

The Couple Johanna Goodge and Matthew Kirstein The Venue The Crosley Mansion The Flowers With a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Mexico in the distance,… Read More about Goodge/Kirstein Wedding »

Pretty In Pink

Did you know the color pink is a symbol for unconditional love and nurturing? As a combination of red and white, pink marries the physical passion of red with the loving energy of white. The combining of these two colors,… Read More about Pretty In Pink »

Simply Elegant Garden Wedding

Selby Botanical Gardens is one of Sarasota’s little gems nestled along the bay between a historic neighborhood and the humming downtown harbor. Susannah and Nate chose to say, “I do” at the Schimmel Wedding Pavilion just past the old banyan… Read More about Simply Elegant Garden Wedding »

Go Green!

Though greenery is often used for filling space in floral arrangements, herbs and greens such as rosemary, thyme, eucalyptus and myrtle are gaining popularity as the main staple in bouquets and centerpieces. This fragrant and… Read More about Go Green! »

Hanging Wedding Flowers

Modern brides are deviating from traditional weddings and finding ways to express themselves creatively while giving their guests something to remember. Hanging your flowers is a great way to make your ceremony or reception interesting. Mason jars with a combination… Read More about Hanging Wedding Flowers »