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Clean Florida Beaches are Open for Wedding Plans in Sarasota and Manatee counties

July 10, 2010 by Leslie

shoreline threat mapThank goodness we still have the most pristine white sandy beaches in the world. It looks like Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties will see little impact, if any, from the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. If you’d like to plan a beautiful Florida beach wedding, book your date and make reservations in Sarasota to insure a clean beach wedding. We have beautiful clear water, white sand & amazing sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico.Siesta Key has quartz crystal sand which makes Crescent Beach & Siesta Key Public Beach white powder-sand beaches. The Sea Shell is a great location for your beach wedding with condos only steps from the shore. If you want a tent for your beach reception we recommend Rental Depot of Sarasota. Ask them about chairs for your beach ceremony too. Simply Gourmet Caterers can provide wedding guests with food and drink.

Longboat Key and Lido Key have several resorts to host your wedding and reception at the same location (Very convenient & you can avoid traveling between ceremony and reception sights.)  Your guests can stay at the Longboat Key Club or Ritz-Carlton on Lido Key or Holiday Inn Lido. These beach resorts are right on the Gulf of Mexico, with the exception of the Holiday Inn which is across the street from the beach but provide excellent views of the Gulf and Bay. They provide Special Event dining & Banquet Facilities, specializing in beach weddings and wedding receptions. These large hotel / resorts can handle your parties of several hundred people. Ask for a free Bridal Suite when you book your wedding or reception. For an intimate wedding on Longboat Key, inquire about getting married on the water & make reservations at White Sands on Siesta Key Beach. White Sands has beachfront condos on the Gulf of Mexico & bay-front villas on Sarasota Bay.

Anna Maria Island has a more casual feel and the weddings are generally smaller/less than 160 guests. The Sandbar and Beachhouse Restaurants on Anna Maria Island will allow your wedding party the thrill having their toes in the sand for the ceremony and reception. Queens Gate motel is right across the street from the Gulf of Mexico on AMI. It’s a quaint hotel offering incentives for you to have your guests and bridal party stay there. They’ll host your reception in the courtyard and you can walk to your rooms afterwards. This is very handy after toasting and dancing at your wedding reception under the stars. Sun House Restaurant can host up to 60 guests for your dinner reception, right across the street from the beach. They have special rooms for special occasions in the BridgeWalk Resort, where you can reserve up to 10 rooms.

Englewood Beach in Charlotte County has condos where you can rent rooms and host your beach wedding on the shore. I highly recommend the Boca Royale Golf and County Club for your reception. It’s about 10 minutes away, with exceptional service and cold a/c!

For more information on the health of our beaches in Florida you may visit:

www.healthybeaches.org and www.sarasotafl.org/oil-spill-news

~ Call Leslie Harris-Senac, Filmmaker/ Owner

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Rental chairs with covers at Anna Maria Island beach wedding ceremony
Rental chairs with covers at Anna Maria Island beach wedding ceremony

Outdoor Wedding Advice by Professional Wedding Videographer Leslie

January 14, 2010 by Leslie

If you’re contemplating an outdoor wedding, here are some things to consider.

DO plan an outdoor wedding if…

– You want to host a Dove Release. (The represent peace, love, unity, prosperity and new beginnings).

– You have a special attachment to a particular type of outdoor setting.

– You enjoy spontaneity and natural beauty.

– You want to set your celebration apart from other weddings, perhaps even your own previous weddings if one or both of you have been married previously.

– You want to blend religious traditions in a flexible, non-denominational setting. Non-religious weddings are perfect for outdoor settings.

– Your wedding ceremony will be part of a multi-day wedding event. (Plan on an outdoor brunch the day after your wedding for more time with family and friends.)

– You’re organized and able to plan for a variety of scenarios. (Make sure to have a tent or covered area to retreat to in case of rain. Plan B needs to be considered in case you’d like to move your wedding indoors.)

– You want to increase the amount of time available to share with loved ones by holding both your ceremony and reception at a single location. (You will save money and time when you eliminate traveling long distances to your reception.)

– You’d like to include horses, dogs and other pets in your wedding service. (Be careful; pets can steel the show if you aren’t careful. If your pet is not VERY WELL TRAINED, I would not recommend including them. I’ll add another post to my blog about PETS & WEDDINGS – coming soon.)

– You want to create a wedding celebration that is unique, personal, distinctive and memorable. (Your wedding should reflect the bride and groom’s  personalities.)

– You can be a Zen Bride. Don’t keep a constant eye on the time. Remember that many tropical islands run on “island time” — things happen when they happen — and keep an open mind. Minor mishaps can sometimes make for the best memories ~ honestly!

DON’T choose an outdoor wedding if…

– You hate surprises. (This is one of the charming things about outdoor wedding locations, you DO NOT have control over everything. Often charming and spontaneous things happen. You need to have a sense-of-humor & be open minded.)

– You will be horribly disappointed if the weather is uncooperative and everything does not go according to your plan. (Some of my most favorite sunset portraits were shot as storms threatened… and later arrived. These are also some of the most memorable weddings. The bride who takes it all in stride will accept whatever comes & ENJOY IT!)

– You’re seeking to simply be different or to upstage your friends. (Sometimes the simple weddings can be the most profound and heartfelt.)

– You don’t like the outdoors. (This is a no-brainer, but I’ve seen brides who just aren’t comfortable with an occasional insect or windy breeze. This made it hard for them to relax.)

– You need controlled and staged surroundings for your wedding.

Whatever you decide…

– Have your wedding memories captured by a Professional Video Production Company.  The the best wedding investment you can make is for your future.

~ by Leslie Harris-Senac, President of Visions Unlimited Video Productions, Inc. in Sarasota, FL

with excerpts by Kim Knox.

Outdoor Garden Wedding
Outdoor Garden Wedding

Ca’d’Zan Wedding & Ringling Museum Reception

October 6, 2009 by Leslie

Enjoy this highlight video shot on location at the Ca’d’Zan and Ringling Museum. Continue Reading

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Visions Unlimited Video Productions of Sarasota, Florida is a multi-media video production company owned by Videographer, Leslie Harris-Senac and partner Mark Senac.

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