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The National Association of Wedding Professionals, Inc. is the first Association to cover all aspects of the wedding industry with a focus on education for the membership and the consumer. It was founded in March of 1989, in SW Florida, as the SW Florida Bridal Association and then incorporated into The National Association of Wedding Professionals, Inc. in May of 1993. It is a not-for-profit organization designed for businesses that service the wedding industry. We recognize the importance of high standards and professional image. Our goal is to create, promote, and maintain integrity among our members and the community. We are a group of professionals dedicated to providing superior products and services to those we have the honor to serve. Whatever the occasion or event that comes along life's way, we are here to help create a lasting memory for those seeking our assistance. All members of NAWP will continue to strive for "The Best" in all we do. There are two chapters in this area; one based in Fort Myers and one in Naples. There are also chapters in Miami, North Carolina, and New York. We welcome inquires in starting new chapters, or joining one of our existing chapters. We also welcome input from the general public on what topics you may wish us to cover in our education seminars. You may contact us via the website at www.nawp.com. The Bridal Guide - Official Publication of The National Association of Wedding Professionals, Inc., Fort Myers and Naples Chapters. Published by Show Publishing LLC, 568 9th St South, Suite 157, Naples, FL 34102, (239) 2728477. Cover photo: Courtesy of Aimee Rossi Photoraphy, 239-682-3842, www.aimeerossi.com. Contents of this publication may not be reproduced without written permission of this publisher. The information contained herein is believed reliable, however, the publisher assumes no liability for omissions, changes or errors. Members listed in the middle section of this guide, were current members in good standing as of this printing. Membership changes throughout the year. Check www.nawp.com for a complete and current list of members.
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Naples Original Video Productions 239-594-5588
Not Just Calligraphy 305-505-7089
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Wedding and Event Décor Rental
Country Chic, Inc. Wedding and Event Décor Rental is owned and operated by Linda and Nikki Haas, a mother and daughter boutique. Country Chic, Inc. offers its clients the opportunity to style their own wedding or event, with or without assistance.
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Dreams Really Do Come True… Award-Winning Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club
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Located directly on the water’s edge, the Beach Clubhouse provides an unparalleled backdrop for beach wedding ceremonies, gala or intimate gourmet affairs with seating inside or on the outside terrace, in a charming courtyard or in a private beachside dining room. Award-winning, unique and sophisticated surroundings for all special occasions!
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Presenting The Wedding They’ll Always Talk About … Your wedding, at West Bay Beach & Golf Club. A WEDDING CELEBRATION THAT BRINGS NEW MEANING TO “ONE-OF-A-KIND.” AN EVENT GUESTS WILL REMEMBER FOR A LIFETIME… It is our pleasure to present to you the extraordinary luxury wedding venues at West Bay Beach & Golf Club. Whether you are staging a Bridal Luncheon, Rehearsal Dinner, or a Wedding Celebration, let West Bay be the perfect gathering place for your friends and family. Our sophisticated, private clubhouse facilities range from intimate banquet and club rooms to beachfront and poolside gathering areas. Enjoy memorable culinary experiences, attentive service and customized event activities at any of our special venues. • The Golf House, an elegant clubhouse with dining and banquet facilities • The Bay House, a sprawling and magnificent clubhouse with a resort-style pool, perfect for memorable events • The Beach House, affording 200 feet of pristine, Gulf coast beachfront Let us help you plan and host all your special occasions. To learn more, please call 239.444.2310.
Member Listing Accommodations
Courtyard By Marriott Gulf Coast Town...................239-332-4747 Embassy Suites Hotel-Ft Myers..................................239-949-4222 Hawthorn Suites........................................................239-593-1300 Hilton Garden Inn Ft Myers Airport..........................239-210-7213 Inn of Naples.............................................................239-649-5500 Naples Florida Vacation Homes, LLC........................239-676-0088 Royal Shell Vacations, Inc..........................................239-472-2783 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fort Myers...................239-561-1803
Bridal Salons, Alterations & Formalwear “I Do” Bridals of Cape Coral......................................239-542-2244 Alfred Angelo, Inc......................................................239-939-4713 Black Tie Tuxedo........................................................239-481-2238 Claudia Giraldo Bridal...............................................239-542-7433 Elegant Couture.........................................................239-592-4889 For The Bride.............................................................239-590-9299 G’s Bridal...................................................................239-895-8764 Laura Jacobs Bridal.....................................................239-437-1695 Loretta’s Bridal Boutique............................................239-948-3998 Men’s Palace...............................................................239-643-2773 Men’s Wearhouse....................................................... 800-776-SUIT The Tuxxman.............................................................239-482-4500
Cakes & Catering
Artichoke & Company...............................................239-263-6979 Ella’s Cakes.................................................................239-643-0778 Here’s Howe Catering LLC........................................239-564-6540 Mason’s Bakery...........................................................239-334-4525 Publix 1434................................................................239-262-0337 Publix Supermarkets...................................................863-688-1188 SMH Catering...........................................................239-298-5028 Sweet Ginger’s Gelato.................................................239-877-3280 Tastebuds Custom Catering.......................................239-774-3663 Whole Foods Market..................................................239-552-5100
Cruise Boat Weddings
Fort Myers Princess....................................................239-765-8500 Key West Express.......................................................239-463-5733 Naples Princess...........................................................239-649-2275
Member Listing Favors, Gifts, Invitations & Registry
Creative-Artwork, Inc.................................................. 239-223-1700 DirectBuy of Fort Myers............................................. 239-425-6080 Norman Love Confections.......................................... 239-561-7215 Ultra Bridal Registry................................................... 866-520-2224 World Famous Cigar Bar............................................. 239-267-6020
Florists, Decorations & Plant Rental
A Flower Boutique Florist........................................... 239-992-2229 Botanicals on the Gulf................................................. 239-455-5175 Enchanted Florist of Cape Coral................................. 239-540-3353 Floral Encores............................................................. 239-597-1718 Focus Floral................................................................. 239-248-0409 Grace Lakes Florist Inc................................................ 239-262-6536 JH Designs.................................................................. 239-277-0544 Masquerade and Balloons Galore................................ 239-643-3330 Naples Floral Design................................................... 239-514-1414 Sweet Southern Charm................................................ 239-872-5477
Health, Beauty & Fitness
Artworx Hair Design................................................... 508-566-1905 Complete Nutrition.................................................... 239-573-0594 Cre8 Salon & Spa........................................................ 239-458-2704 Flawless Beauty Lounge............................................... 239-936-2457 Fred Astaire of Naples................................................. 239-592-7737 Java Capital Group...................................................... 239-277-2092 Kimberley A Wood, Hair & Make Up Artist............... 239-784-5069 Loretta Jos................................................................... 239-225-8878 Marcella Image Consulting, Inc.................................. 239-699-1655 Medi-Weightloss Clinics.............................................. 239-325-1633 Pink Papaya................................................................. 239-851-3957 The Brace Place........................................................... 239-592-6300
Honeymoon Travel & Tourism
AAA Travel.................................................................. 239-939-6500 Cruise Planners........................................................... 239-963-9009 Debonair Concierge Travel Services LLC..................... 239-288-7554 SaveOnCruisesNow..................................................... 239-689-1356 The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel.......................... 239-338-3500 TRAVEL with EASe services inc................................. 239-337-3273
Member Listing Jewelry
Dunkin’s Diamonds.................................................... 239-277-1011 Insiders, Inc................................................................. 941-918-4900 Park Lane Jewelry with Valorie Morris......................... 239-404-2912 Silpada........................................................................ 239-997-4434 Silpada Designs........................................................... 239-699-3754
Limousines, Valet Service & Carriages
Charlene’s Classic Carriages......................................... 239-543-2290 Diamond Limousine................................................... 239-707-9972 Go Platinum Transportation........................................ 239-267-1816 Naples Transportation................................................. 239-260-3256 Royal Floridian Transportation.................................... 239-433-2255
Marketing, Mobile Apps & Media
ADT Security.............................................................. 813-415-4355 Creative Data.............................................................. 239-656-1871 Effective Marketing..................................................... 239-395-1527 Evans Sales Solutions................................................... 310-400-6694 Florida Weddings & Special Events............................. 239-334-0945 Naples Daily News...................................................... 239-213-6004 National WiFi Solutions.............................................. 888-219-6565 Show Publishing.......................................................... 239-272-8477 The Knot..................................................................... 941-921-4555 The News Press Media Group...................................... 239-335-0470 Vein Specialists @ Royal Palm Square.......................... 239-694-8346 WedBiz Media............................................................. 888-588-1698 Weddings Florida Magazine........................................ 727-953-9174 Weddings Illustrated................................................... 239-298-7510 WeddingWire Success Manager................................... 301-231-9473
Music & Entertainment
A Acclaimed Music Force DJ’s....................................239-768-0111 A DJ With Class........................................................239-872-3648 A-1 Entertainment, Inc..............................................239-353-1501 Aace Entertainment....................................................239-466-0077 Bestpro DJs................................................................309-221-0650 Black Tie Entertainment............................................239-574-9797 Complete Music Video Photo....................................239-949-5300 DJ Company of South Florida...................................239-821-8799
Member Listing Music & Entertainment (cont.)
DJ Ron Rutz..............................................................239-454-9999 Florida Talent Consultants.........................................239-775-6555 GST Pro DJ Production.............................................239-280-8529 Inspired Images & Events...........................................239-574-1200 Juke Box Hero............................................................239-772-0958 Keith Raygor - The Magician.....................................239-352-5300 Kevin Bruce...............................................................239-821-8563 Kraichy & Erickson, Harp & Violin Duo..................239-947-3335 Marc Vee....................................................................239-390-1365 MIRAGE - Performing Musical Duo.........................239-331-0322 MSE-Mobile Sound Entertainment Inc......................239-821-2929 Pat Pat Productions HPS Entertainment....................239-649-7427 Resort Talent and Entertainment, LLC......................239-601-0638 Rock Music Dance Party............................................239-222-9670 Seaside Strings............................................................239-348-7314 Sound O’ the Pipes....................................................239-481-6524 Sounds Unlimited DJ Company................................239-898-6426 Southwest Florida Entertainment...............................239-200-5688 Steely Pan...................................................................239-558-5046 TCB Mobile Entertainment.......................................239-449-0249 Windsong Harp & Flute Duo....................................239-945-0106
Photobooths
Bash Booths............................................................... 239-222-0322 Dick Parrish Photography.......................................... 239-677-1040 Hollywood Booths..................................................... 239-963-4301 Photo Magic Events................................................... 239-482-0918
Photographers
41 Photo & Video.......................................................239-495-1323 A Moment in Time Photography................................239-860-5354 Aimee Rossi Photography............................................239-682-3842 Allie and Zak Photography..........................................239-777-9511 Astrid and Rene Photography......................................239-370-1091 Beach Fotos.................................................................239-233-2278 Brandon McNabb Photography..................................239-878-9010 Celine Michelle Photography......................................239-440-3343 Dick Roberts Studio....................................................239-278-3003 Doreen Kline Photography..........................................239-823-7784 Erica Braley Photography............................................239-357-6704 Francesca Morey Photography.....................................239-771-1638
Member Listing Photographers (cont.)
Hoffman Photography................................................239-314-4321 Hunter Ryan Photo.....................................................704-966-9859 Instant Glamour..........................................................239-228-3800 Island Photography, LLC............................................239-691-7700 Jamie Lee Photography................................................239-872-0419 Joe Capasso Photography............................................239-273-4977 Luminaire Foto...........................................................239-848-8926 Matias Barbero Photography.......................................314-753-3171 Meagan McGregor Photography.................................239-344-6030 Michael Shapiro Photography.....................................239-770-6860 MM Photo and Video.................................................239-541-2927 Nautilus Photography.................................................239-275-7427 New Ground Photography..........................................239-449-8897 NikkiMayDay Photography........................................814-873-5029 OM Photography and Yoga.........................................508-212-3674 Onetake Images Photography......................................239-826-2667 Pam Minott Photography............................................239-776-6795 PBS Studio Inc............................................................239-936-8600 Photographic Art by Imagine......................................847-924-7421 Photographic Images by Jim........................................239-398-1124 Rob Hurth Photography.............................................239-961-5944 Rochelle Shucart Photography....................................239-253-1880 Rosenthal Photography...............................................239-292-1485 Sammy Duffy Photography.........................................239-776-6669 Sebrie Images..............................................................239-826-5682 Tonya Malay, Photographer.........................................239-498-1685 TRK Photography.......................................................239-829-0380
Pre-Marital Counseling, & Financial
Genesis Counseling of Fort Myers...............................239-939-5504 Modern Woodmen of America....................................239-222-7493
Receptions & Rehearsal Dinners
Banana Joe’s Tiki Bar and Grill...................................239-691-3325 Bayfront Inn 5th Ave..................................................239-649-5800 Bellasera Resort..........................................................239-649-7333 Buca di Beppo Naples................................................239-596-6662
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Receptions & Rehearsal Dinners (cont.)
Burroughs Home & Gardens.....................................239-337-0706 Casa Ybel - Thistle Lodge...........................................239-472-0693 Colonial Country Club..............................................239-768-7301 Crown Colony Golf & Country Club........................239-590-9044 Crowne Plaza.............................................................239-210-2471 Cypress Lake Country Club.......................................239-481-1333 Cypress M Ranch.......................................................239-872-4726 Diamond Head Resort...............................................239-765-7654 Double Tree Guest Suites...........................................239-593-8733 Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille.....................................239-765-9660 Eagle Creek Golf and Country Club..........................239-417-6111 Edgewater Beach Hotel & Club.................................239-403-2150 Edison & Ford Winter Estates....................................239-334-7419 Forest Glen Golf & Country Club.............................239-348-1332 Foxfire Golf & Country Club....................................239-643-2977 Gateway Country Club..............................................239-561-1024 Glen Eagle Golf & Country Club..............................239-352-7112 Harborside Event Center............................................239-321-8120 Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club...........................239-353-7056 Heritage Palms Country Club....................................239-278-9090 Herons Glen..............................................................239-731-4545 Hilton Naples.............................................................239-659-3108 Holiday Inn Ft Myers Airport....................................239-322-1361 Hyatt Regency Coconut Point....................................239-390-4242 Inn at Pelican Bay.......................................................239-597-8777 Inn on Fifth, Old Naples............................................239-280-2705 Kelly Greens Golf & Country Club...........................239-466-9570 Kensington Country Club..........................................239-649-4440 Kingsway Country Club.............................................941-276-5349 La Venezia..................................................................239-945-0034 Lani Kai Island Resort................................................239-463-3111 Lexington Country Club............................................239-985-1823 Longshore Lake Foundation, Inc................................239-566-2304 Lover’s Key Beach Adventures & Events.....................239-765-7788 Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club...........................239-908-2398 Naples Bay Resort......................................................239-530-5106 Naples Beach Hotel....................................................239-435-4362 Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens..............................239-262-5409 Nemo’s on the Beach..................................................239-824-3271 Palmetto-Pine Country Club......................................239-574-4711 Pelican Preserve..........................................................239-985-1700 Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa...................................239-463-8635 Roy’s Bonita Springs...................................................239-498-7697
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Receptions & Rehearsal Dinners (cont.)
Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa.....................239-466-2145 Seasons 52..................................................................239-272-6004 Southern Waters.........................................................239-851-1552 Spanish Wells Country Club......................................239-992-5100 Spring Run Golf Club................................................239-992-3811 Sundial Beach Resort..................................................239-472-4151 SWFL Performing Arts Center...................................239-389-6901 Tarpon Cove..............................................................239-592-9808 The Club at Barefoot Beach........................................239-992-0024 The Club at Grandezza...............................................239-948-2900 The Club at Mediterra................................................239-254-3075 The Club at Olde Cypress..........................................239-596-4797 The Club At Renaissance............................................239-561-4170 The Club at the Strand...............................................239-593-8026 The Colony Golf & Bay Club....................................239-390-4705 The Forest Country Club...........................................239-466-6217 The Heitman House...................................................239-233-7755 The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club...................239-482-3224 The Plantation Golf & Country Club........................239-561-8650 The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center........................239-333-1933 The Villages at Country Creek....................................239-947-4488 The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village........239-541-5023 Tiburon Golf Club.....................................................239-593-2209 Top Shelf Bartenders..................................................239-440-0953 Vanderbilt Country Club...........................................239-348-3360 Vasari Country Club..................................................239-596-0645 West Bay Beach & Golf Club.....................................239-444-2310 Windstar....................................................................239-775-3400 Worthington Country Club.......................................239-495-2278 Wyndemere Country Club.........................................239-263-1700
Rentals, Service & Event Lighting
Caloosa Tent Rentals..................................................239-694-5177 Connie Duglin Specialty Linen..................................239-593-0389 Country Chic.............................................................239-826-2315 Niche Event Rentals...................................................239-776-4854 Party Time Rentals & Special Events..........................239-263-5471 Taylor Rental..............................................................239-643-1334
Member Listing Videographers
Captiva Video............................................................239-466-8010 Iheart Film Studios LLC.............................................239-641-3456 Naples Original Video Productions............................239-594-5588 Reel Treasures Video Productions...............................239-348-8700 Staytuned Productions, Inc........................................239-645-1950 Valant Video..............................................................239-595-0955
Wedding Consultants, Planners & Officiants
A Beautiful Florida Wedding..................................... 239-269-2852 A Wedding Vows By Earth-Air-Sea............................ 239-209-4822 At Last Wedding + Event Design............................... 239-298-4395 Beautiful Weddings................................................... 239-561-8380 Florida Weddings Online.......................................... 239-728-2592 Jet Set Wed................................................................ 239-410-0661 KC Interiors and Events, Inc..................................... 239-849-9922 Let’s Set a Date Co.................................................... 239-289-4493 No Worries Weddings............................................... 239-821-9381 PartyRox................................................................... 239-398-8898 Rabbi Michael Raab.................................................. 239-404-7298 Rev. Dr. James Berger................................................ 239-571-1769 Rev. Russell Winn..................................................... 239-293-3310 Southwest Florida Weddings..................................... 239-947-3735 Tropical Weddings..................................................... 239-362-0781 Unity of Naples......................................................... 239-682-2587 Weddings by Erika.................................................... 239-566-2416 Weddings by the Sea................................................. 239-472-8712 Weddings in Paradise................................................ 239-645-2388 Weddings Made Simple LLC.................................... 239-851-6954
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A Perfect Place for a Perfect Day
• Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions • Rehearsal Dinners • Engagements and Engagement Parties • Photo Opportunities • Wedding Showers
Our beautiful 1200 square foot gazebo is one of the most serene spots overlooking the white sandy beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Let us help you turn your fairy tale wedding into a reality...
(239) 765-7788 • www.loverskeybeachweddings.com
Lindsey Thompson, Events and Marketing Coordinator Lover’s Key Adventures and Events lindsey@loverskeyadventures.com
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WEDDING ETIQUETTE by Janee Wesley, www.LittleMissEtiquette.com
“How to Incorporate Good Manners and Proper Etiquette into Your Modern Wedding” In this age of “Pinterest, Facebook, Wanelo and do-it-yourself ambition”, we often wonder how proper etiquette fits into a modern-day wedding ceremony. Too many times in this “modern generation”, commonplace behaviors have become the norm versus the practice of true wedding etiquette. And yes, the guests will complain quite vocally (to anyone who will listen) about the details and outcome of the wedding including whether or not the bride and groom actually violated wedding etiquette. Everyone should practice proper wedding etiquette. Everyone. Not just the bride and groom -- but also the wedding party, family and guests. Good manners and socially acceptable practices are not a lost art, but often we just need to be reminded what is considered good wedding etiquette. If you are a ‘do-it-yourselfer” or a traditional bride with a wedding planner in tote, here are three tips to help get you started:
Tip #1: Is it acceptable to send invitations via email or other means of social media? Even in today’s world of fast-paced mailings and the quest to just complete the project, some tasks are to remain sacred. Send a paper invite. The traditional paper mail-
ings are a time-honored custom and must be formally accepted by your guests. You can follow them up with cute, customizable reminders for your guests. For example, use email social media to let them know that an invitation is on the way and to be on the lookout, to remind them to send in their RSVP’s, and to keep the lines of communication open for questions they may have.
Tip #2: Can I ask my guests to only purchase gifts via a website wish list that we put together? You do not want this to be your guests’ only option. Please remember: (A) some guests may not be technologically inclined, (B) some guests may be traditionalists themselves, and (C) sorry, it’s just overall not acceptable. Give people choices and register for gifts in a variety of places -- not just online.
Tip #3: Is it ok to have a marriage website, where guests can log in, request songs, find directions to the venue, post pictures and know our plans ahead of time? Of course! This is a great way to get your guests involved with the plans for your wedding and to offer them additional information that may be useful. Be sure to include this information in paper form as well and mail it accordingly. Keep in mind that all your guests may not be technologically savvy.
Always remember, socially acceptable wedding etiquette should be the norm -- not the exception.
Catering & Private Chef Services Specializing in Precious moments • Weddings • Holiday Gatherings • Bridal Showers • Romantic Evenings • Rehearsal Dinners • Black Tie Functions • Bachelorette Parties
• Private Chef Service • Corporate Affairs • Staffing
Ana Howe Chef, Owner
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ana@hereshowecatering.com • www.hereshowecatering.com
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We are Southwest Florida's premier wedding and event planning company. We cater to brides on a budget as well as design candy buffets and personalized favors. We also provide headpieces, floral centerpieces, and custom decorations.
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YOUR NEW LIFE TOGETHER. Let The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club bring your dream wedding to life. An experienced event and catering staff will dazzle while our resort’s 317 spacious rooms, 18-hole golf course, 7-mile beach, full-service spa, tennis and so much more delight you and your guests at every turn. Our beautiful venues include: • White-sand beach and brilliant sunsets • New 5,000-sq-ft. ballroom with breathtaking Gulf views • Impeccably manicured lawn setting • Incomparable outdoor settings
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Choose from a variety of venues and formats in the Club’s spectacular Clubhouse, on the golf course or around the pool deck.
Spanish Wells
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9801 Treasure Cay Lane Bonita Springs, FL 34135 www.spanishwellscountryclub.com
Tarpon Cove
471 Bay Club Drive Naples, FL 34110 www.tarponcoveclub.com
We can coordinate events at both locations giving you more venue options in the Bonita Springs and Naples area. Have your wedding ceremony and reception at Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club with your rehearsal dinner on Tarpon Cove Yacht & Racquet Club’s pontoon boat featuring a bar and restroom facilities onboard. Have your cermony at Spanish Wells Golf & Country Club’s Grand Ballroom followed by waterfront dining at Tarpon Cove Yacht & Racquet Club that evening......or vice versa. This unique event planning option allows you to contact one person to design and develop your wedding Golf to Gulf. Call Kathleen Szalay at 239-992-5100 ext 202
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Kingsway Country Club: Where your Old Florida wedding dreams come true.
We specialize in beautifully customized weddings. Let the wedding professionals at the four Cooper Hotels of Fort Myers help make your wedding dreams come true. Guests can enjoy our variety of beautiful facilities and comfortable accommodations. Our service is impeccable and our catering options are superb. We offer special room rates for out-of-town guests. For information, please call our catering department at 210-2464 or 210-7213. locale: en
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Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops
13051 Bell Tower Drive
5255 Big Pine Way
16410 Corporate Commerce Way
16450 Corporate Commerce Way
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239-872-4726 • 43650 Bermont Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33982 • cypressmranch.com cypressm2@earthlink.net • facebook.com/cypressmranchwesternweddingsandspecialevents
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Congratulations on Your Engagement! While this is a busy time for you planning your wedding from dresses to flowers, caterer to photographer and let’s not forget your vows and honeymoon...........ask yourself
Are the two of you compatible and truly meant for each other? Of course you say, but please consider pre- marital classes. Genesis Counseling of Fort Myers is a long established place in the community that offers pre marital counseling... 4 sessions, 1 hour each, to include all the important issues that couples face when they marry. You'll even have a chance to take a compatibility test. We want your marriage to be the start of a wonderful lifetime together.
Mention the Bridal Guide and receive
$25.00 off!
Marriage classes are approved by the State of Florida and you will also receive a discount off of your marriage license.
Linda S. Reynolds, LMHC #845
8359 Beacon Blvd. Suite 200 • Fort Myers, Florida 33907 239-939-5504 • 239-841-2568 • www.gcfortmyers.com
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he Club at Renaissance, the best kept secret in Fort Myers. Our location makes everything easy for you and your guests; we are 10 minutes from Southwest Florida International Airport. We have 8 hotels right outside of our main gate. We are 25 minutes from the beach and minutes from all the shopping you can handle.
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lanning a wedding at the Renaissance is as easy as saying “I do”. From the minute you view our beautiful facility and all it has to offer to the final moments of your “big day”. Our main focus at The Club at Renaissance is to anticipate your every need and provide service beyond your expectations.
12801 Renaissance Way Fort Myers, FL 33912
239-561-4170 x 203 Fax: 239-561-6339
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