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With breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico, comprehensive services, and a luxurious ambiance, our expansive facilities are the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Sundial Beach Resort & Spa has extensive experience in planning all the details that surround your special day.
1451 Middle Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island sundialresort.com 239.472.4151
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, 1540 Clermont., Naples, FL 34109, (239) 431-7565. Cover photo: Courtesy of Tonya Malay, Photographer, (239) 498-1685, www.tonyamalay.com; Bride: Caroline Galati; Venue: Inn on Fifth; Flowers: Meg Kerrigan of Floral Encores; Hair/Makeup: Hope Artistry; Dress: Pattis Bridal , Tie the Knot Bridal Couture Collections; Jewelry: POP! Jewels, designer Erin Cole. 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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Dreams Really Do Come True… Award-Winning Miromar Lakes Beach & Golf Club
Host your Special Event at the #1 Clubhouse in the #1 Community in the U.S.!* Miromar Lakes can accommodate the most elegant of affairs in world-class resort surroundings with sweeping aquamarine waterfront views, private white sandy beach, “Signature” Championship Golf and full-service European-style spa, all within one luxurious setting. The Beach Clubhouse provides an unparalleled backdrop for beach wedding ceremonies, gala or intimate gourmet affairs. *National Association of Home Builders GOLD AWARD winner for Community of the Year, the only Florida Winner in 32 years, and NAHB GOLD AWARD for Best Clubhouse.
Just north of Naples, FL • MiromarLakes.com • For additional information call (239) 908-2398. Photography: Astrid & Rene Photography and Michelle Reed
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239.593.8026 | 5840 Strand Boulevard, Naples, FL 34110 | www.thestrandcc.com
a unique rental company specializing in........ ■ tables ■ chiavari chairs ■ bamboo chairs ■ garden folding chairs ■ dance floors ■ bamboo canopy ■ runners ■ lounge furniture specializing in weddings and special events
www.nicheeventrental.com office 239-352-9000 fax 239-352-9002
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10500 Dartington Drive • Fort Myers, FL 33913 239-561-8650 ext 3617 • fandb@plantationgolfcc.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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12801 Renaissance Way Fort Myers, FL 33912
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CIVIL-NON-DENOMINATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL WEDDING CEREMONIES COMMITMENT CEREMONIES WEDDING VOW RENEWALS 5314 MIKADO CT., CAPE CORAL, FL. 33904
CELL: 239-209-4822 • OFFICE 239-542-8744 FLORIDAWEDDINGVOWS@GMAIL.COM WEB SITE: WWW.FLORIDAWEDDINGVOWS.COM
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With event* of $8,000 or more, choose 3 options: • Complimentary presentation menus • Complimentary aisle markers • Hanging lanterns • Custom signature drink • 5% off food at 1 event or 10% off at 2 events • 5% off ceremony package
Brand new venue. Same panoramic views of the Gulf. 888.231.2197 NaplesBeachHotel.com
Summer Special In addition to above, book your event June 1, 2013 – September 30, 2013 and receive 50% off the ceremony package.
Anniversary Special Events* of $25,000 or more receive a complimentary 2-night stay for your 1st year anniversary. *Some restrictions apply
STAY YOU…. STAY TRUE Engagement Parties— Bridal Showers— Rehearsal Dinners—Weddings
Special Events Manager Barb Bates 239.322.1361 bbates@hiftmyersairport.com 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive Ft Myers FL 33913 hiftmyersairport.com
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www.nawp.com Kingsway Country Club Unique event facility Diverse menus Hotel accommodations available Beautiful outdoor ceremony location
To Book A Visit: Call (941) 276-5349 or visit us online at: www.kingswaycountryclub.com
Kingsway Country Club: Where your Old Florida wedding dreams come true.
At “I Do” Bridals -
Perfection is in the details... Specializing in Bridal Couture, largest selection for mother of the brides, bridesmaids, and lovely flower girl dresses in the SW FL area. All alterations done on premises.
434 SE 47th Ter Suite A Cape Coral, FL
(239)542-2244 www.idobridals.com
Bridesmaids: Allure • Bari Jay Andrew Adela • Forever Yours • Eden Bridal: Faragé • Allure • Sophia Tolli Mon Cheri Bridals • Forever Yours Bonny Bridal • Aalia Couture Tuxedos by Geno’s Formalwear
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
American Travel Partners, Inc............................................... 727-743-4362 Best Western Airport Inn...................................................... 239-561-7000 Coconut Point - Hyatt Place................................................ 239-495-1395 Courtyard By Marriott Gulf Coast Town Center.................. 239-332-4747 Embassy Suites Hotel-Ft Myers............................................ 239-949-4222 Hawthorn Suites.................................................................. 239-593-1300 Hilton Garden Inn - Fort Myers........................................... 239-938-2902 Hilton Garden Inn - Fort Myers Airport.............................. 239-210-7213 Inn of Naples....................................................................... 239-649-5500 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 Black Tie Tuxedo........................................................239-481-2238 Dazzle Too.................................................................239-418-1249 Elegant Couture.........................................................239-592-4889 For The Bride.............................................................239-590-9299 Jos. A. Bank...............................................................877-703-4438 Loretta’s Bridal Boutique............................................239-948-3998 Men’s Wearhouse........................................................800-776-SUIT
Cakes & Catering
Artichoke & Company...............................................239-263-6979 Ella’s Cakes.................................................................239-643-0778 Mason’s Bakery...........................................................239-334-4525 Publix Supermarkets...................................................863-688-1188 Ruth’s Chris Steak House...........................................239-948-8888 SMH Catering...........................................................239-298-5028 Tastebuds Custom Catering.......................................239-774-3663
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
Bed Bath & Beyond.................................................... 908-688-0888 DirectBuy of Fort Myers............................................. 239-425-6080 Invitation to Paper...................................................... 239-325-9527 Naples Sea & Sun........................................................ 239-293-3837 NationalhealthstylesCooking4you............................... 866-520-2224 Norman Love Confections.......................................... 239-561-7215
Florists, Decorations & Plant Rental
Bella Blooms............................................................... 239-597-4288 Botanicals on the Gulf................................................. 239-455-5175 Edible Arrangements................................................... 239-437-8480 Floral Encores............................................................. 239-597-1718 Focus Floral................................................................. 239-248-0409 Grace Lakes Florist Inc................................................ 239-262-6536 JH Designs.................................................................. 239-277-0544 Naples Floral Design................................................... 239-514-1414 NAWP Naples Intern.................................................. 941-238-8424 Patty’s Flower Shop..................................................... 239-549-5985 Sweet Southern Charm................................................ 239-872-5477
Health, Beauty & Fitness
Complete Nutrition.................................................... 239-573-0594 Cre8 Salon & Spa........................................................ 239-458-2704 Diva Boutique............................................................. 239-213-8981 Dr. David R. Slavens PA.............................................. 239-432-9909 Dr. Deborah Strand..................................................... 239-300-6598 Flawless Beauty Lounge............................................... 239-936-2457 Hope Artistry, LLC..................................................... 239-233-0256 Independent Brand Partner Nerium Int’l..................... 630-721-3855 Kent V. Hasen, M.D................................................... 239-262-5662 Marcella Image Consulting, Inc.................................. 239-699-1655 Mary Kay - Farah McCauley....................................... 239-281-0847 Mary Kay Cosmetics - Naples..................................... 217-649-3823 Naples Mattress........................................................... 239-207-2324 Pink Papaya................................................................. 239-851-3957 Profiles........................................................................ 239-466-6245 Salon International...................................................... 239-261-3899 Salon Santinas............................................................. 239-574-4247 Vein Specialists @ Royal Palm Square.......................... 239-694-8346 Weddingstylesbymichele.............................................. 914-714-8056 Zoom Tan LLC........................................................... 239-962-1984
Member Listing Honeymoon Travel & Tourism
AAA Travel.................................................................. 239-939-6500 Naples, Marco Island, Everglades CVB........................ 239-252-2379 SaveOnCruisesNow..................................................... 239-689-1356 The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel.......................... 239-338-3500
Jewelry
Bailey Banks and Biddle.............................................. 239-895-0966 Dunkin’s Diamonds.................................................... 239-277-1011 Silpada Designs........................................................... 239-699-3754 Stella & Dot, Independent Stylist................................ 614-906-0716
Limousines, Valet Service & Carriages
American Comfort Limousines................................... 239-262-5466 Charlene’s Classic Carriages......................................... 239-543-2290 Diamond Limousine................................................... 239-707-9972 Global Limo Service.................................................... 239-234-5501 Go Platinum Transportation........................................ 239-267-1816 Naples Transportation................................................. 239-260-3256 Premier Trolleys........................................................... 239-961-1882 Reo Transport.............................................................. 239-200-7992 Whispering Pines Clydesdales LLC............................. 239-989-4782
Marketing & Media
Creative Data.............................................................. 239-656-1871 Effective Marketing..................................................... 239-395-1527 Florida Weddings & Special Events............................. 239-334-0945 Naples Daily News...................................................... 239-213-6004 National WiFi Solutions.............................................. 888-219-6565 The Knot..................................................................... 402-331-7755 The News Press Media Group...................................... 239-335-0470 The Nuptial News....................................................... 239-431-7565 WedBiz Media............................................................. 888-588-1698 Weddings Florida Magazine........................................ 727-953-9174 Weddings Illustrated................................................... 239-298-7510 Wished.it.................................................................... 239-267-4294
Music & Entertainment
A Acclaimed Music Force DJ’s....................................239-768-0111 A DJ With Class........................................................239-872-3648 A Dream Wedding DJ................................................239-649-8777
Member Listing Music & Entertainment (cont.)
A Sound Choice Entertainment.................................239-352-9988 Aace Entertainment....................................................239-466-0077 DJ Company of South Florida...................................239-821-8799 DJ Ron Rutz..............................................................239-454-9999 DJ~Sooky & Jammin’ Jaime.......................................347-581-6028 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 Kevin Bruce...............................................................239-821-8563 Kraichy & Erickson, Harp & Violin Duo..................239-947-3335 Laura Lou Roth Harpist.............................................239-597-5204 Lyrical Soul................................................................901-218-8291 Marc Vee....................................................................239-390-1365 MIRAGE - Performing Musical Duo.........................239-331-0322 New Beginnings Events..............................................239-770-1126 O’Ryan Sound...........................................................239-699-2444 Pat Pat Productions HPS Entertainment....................239-649-7427 Seaside Strings............................................................239-348-7314 Sound DJ’s of Florida.................................................941-391-3373 Sound O’ the Pipes....................................................239-481-6524 Sounds Unlimited DJ Company................................239-898-6426 Steely Pan...................................................................239-558-5046 TCB Mobile Entertainment.......................................239-449-0249 Windsong Harp & Flute Duo....................................239-945-0106
Photobooths
Bash Booths................................................................ 239-222-0322 Hollywood Booths...................................................... 239-963-4301 Say Cheese Photo Booth, Inc...................................... 239-470-7487
Photographers
A Moment in Time Photography...............................239-860-5354 A Simple Touch Photography.....................................239-687-6082 Aimee Rossi Photography...........................................239-682-3842 Astrid and Rene Photography.....................................239-370-1091 Brandon McNabb Photography.................................239-878-9010 Celine Michelle Photography.....................................239-440-3343 Christine Vertin, Photographer..................................239-248-3577 Dick Parrish Photography..........................................239-677-1040 Dick Roberts Studio...................................................239-278-3003 Doreen Kline Photography.........................................239-823-7784
Member Listing Photographers (cont.)
Erica Braley Photography............................................239-357-6704 e’Shay Design & Photography.....................................513-504-9034 Francesca Morey Photography.....................................239-771-1638 Hunter Ryan Photo.....................................................704-966-9859 Images Wedding Photography.....................................239-283-9811 Island Photography, LLC............................................239-691-7700 Jamie Lee Photography................................................239-872-0419 Joe Capasso Photography............................................239-273-4977 Just Say Cheese Photography & Videography..............239-272-3046 Luminaire Foto...........................................................239-848-8926 Maria Glassford Photography......................................239-218-3811 Matias Barbero Photography.......................................314-753-3171 Michael Shapiro Photography.....................................239-770-6860 Michelle Reed Photography........................................239-566-9797 Miranda Lawson Photography....................................239-214-1142 MM Photo & Video...................................................239-541-2927 Naples Videography & Photography...........................239-495-1323 Nautilus Photography.................................................239-275-7427 New Ground Photography..........................................239-449-8897 Onetake Images Photography......................................239-826-2667 PBS Studio Inc............................................................239-936-8600 Photographic Images by Jim........................................239-398-1124 Rob Hurth Photography.............................................239-961-5944 Rochelle Shucart Photography....................................239-253-1880 Rosenthal Photography...............................................239-292-1485 Scott Kelsey Photography............................................239-834-9744 Sebrie Images..............................................................239-826-5682 Tonya Malay, Photographer.........................................239-498-1685 Tropical Weddings.......................................................239-362-0781
Pre-Marital Counseling, & Financial
Ameriprise Financial.................................................... 239-768-8830 Genesis Counseling of Fort Myers............................... 239-939-5504 youCANownahome.com............................................. 239-851-9724
Member Listing Receptions & Rehearsal Dinners
Bayfront Inn 5th Ave..............................................................239-649-5800 Bellasera Resort......................................................................239-649-7333 Blue Martini...........................................................................239-591-2583 Buca di Beppo Naples............................................................239-596-6662 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 Diamond Head Resort...........................................................239-765-7654 Double Tree Guest Suites.......................................................239-593-8733 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 Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club....................................239-444-3630 Harborside Event Center........................................................239-321-8120 Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club.......................................239-353-7056 Heritage Palms Country Club................................................239-278-9090 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 Kensington Country Club......................................................239-649-4440 Kingsway Country Club.........................................................941-276-5349 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 McCormick & Schmicks Seafood...........................................239-591-2299 Microtel Inn & Suites............................................................239-369-2121 Miromar Lakes Beach Club....................................................239-908-2398 Naples Beach Hotel................................................................239-659-4309 Naples Heritage Golf & Country Club..................................239-417-8545 Naples Signature Resort.........................................................239-530-0153 Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens..........................................239-262-5409
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Receptions & Rehearsal Dinners (cont)
Nemo’s on the Beach..............................................................239-824-3271 Pelican Preserve......................................................................239-985-1700 Pink Shell Beach Resort & Spa...............................................239-463-8635 Royal Palm Yacht Club...........................................................239-334-2176 Roys - Fort Myers...................................................................239-498-7697 Roy’s - Naples.........................................................................239-261-1416 Sandy Butler Gourmet Market & Restaurant.........................239-482-6765 Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa.................................239-466-2145 Seasons 52..............................................................................239-272-6004 Seminole Casino Immokalee..................................................239-658-1313 Spanish Wells Country Club..................................................239-992-5100 Spring Run Golf Club............................................................239-992-3811 Stonebridge Country Club.....................................................239-594-5200 Sundial Beach Resort..............................................................239-472-4151 Tarpon Cove..........................................................................239-592-9808 The Club at Barefoot Beach....................................................239-992-0024 The Club at Grandezza...........................................................239-948-2900 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 Commons Club at The Brooks........................................239-949-3800 The Forest Country Club.......................................................239-466-6217 The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club...............................239-482-3224 The Plantation Golf & Country Club....................................239-561-8650 The Resort at Marina Village..................................................239-463-0559 The Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center....................................239-333-1933 The Villages at Country Creek................................................239-947-4488 Tiburon Golf Club.................................................................239-593-2209 Tommy Bahama Restaurant...................................................239-643-6889 Vanderbilt Country Club.......................................................239-348-3360 Vasari Country Club..............................................................239-596-0645 West Bay Beach & Golf Club.................................................239-444-2310 White Orchid at Oasis...........................................................239-433-2226 Windstar................................................................................239-775-3400 Worthington Country Club...................................................239-495-2278 Wyndemere Country Club.....................................................239-263-1700
Member Listing Rentals, Service & Event Lighting
BBJ Linen Naples........................................................ 239-261-5574 Caloosa Tent Rentals................................................... 239-694-5177 Connie Duglin Specialty Linen................................... 239-593-0389 Niche Event Rentals.................................................... 239-776-4854 Party Time Rentals & Special Events........................... 239-263-5471 Premier Tenting Solutions & Event Rentals................. 239-289-0185 Taylor Rental............................................................... 239-643-1334
Videographers
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10 Benedictions by Christina Phelps Bowman Beautiful Ceremonies
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very great wedding ceremony has an opening, a body and a conclusion. Below are ten benedictions some contemporary, and others spiritual. A couple can select the one that best reflects their thoughts, feelings, ideas and beliefs. The benediction is usually placed just before the pronouncement and introduction. Create a beautiful conclusion to your ceremony with a benediction.
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The two of you are now joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever you go, may you always return to one another in your togetherness. May you two find in each other the love for which all men and women long. May you grow in understanding and in compassion. May the home that you establish be such a place of sanctuary that all who visit will find there a friend. And may the Lord bless you and keep you forevermore. Amen.
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Now you will feel no rain, for each of you will be shelter to the other. Now you will feel no cold for each of you will be warmth to each other. Now there is no more loneliness, for each of you will be a companion to the other. Now you are two bodies, but there is only one life between you, go now to your lives, to enter into the days of your togetherness. And may your days be good and long upon the earth.
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Treat yourselves and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness, and kindness that your connection deserves. If each of you takes responsibility for the quality of your life together, it will be marked by abundance and delight.
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May your souls always bathe in the truth and light of understanding. May your love always lift your head to the heavens, while
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your feet remain deeply rooted in the earth. May your love be not only of your minds but of your hearts, and may your hearts always be open to one another. May your love be a sanctuary for one another and all you hold sacred. May your love always honor the One who first loved you and inspired you to love another--the One who brought you together--- Creator of us all.
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May the sun bring you new energy by day. May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries, and may you live the days of your lives in peace, love, and happiness.
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May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon the fields. May the gracious God hold you both in the palm of His hands. And, today, may the Spirit of Love find a dwelling place in your hearts. Amen.
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May God’s blessings rest upon you, may God’s peace abide with you, and may God’s presence illuminate your hearts, now and forevermore. Amen.
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May the Peace that passes all understanding be yours now and forevermore.
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.
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May there always be work for your hands to do. May your purse always hold a coin or two. May the sun always shine on your windowpane. May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. May God fill your hearts with gladness to cheer you.
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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 contact Laura Cornwall at 239-210-2464 or lcornwall@cooperhotels.com or Dawn Kruis at 239-210-7213 or dkruis@cooperhotels.com. locale: en
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Planning Timetable
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Bride’s Calendar 12 months before ******************************* • Hire a wedding planner or get yourself an organizer to keep track of everything • Talk with parents and set a budget • Choose a date • Choose attendants • Start a fitness plan if you’re not already on one • Visit and choose a ceremony and reception location • Have an engagement party • Attend bridal shows
9 months before ******************************** • Research and book the photographer, videographer, florist, entertainment, officiant, baker, caterer • Put together the final guest list with all the names and addresses • Search for and purchase your gown • Register for gifts • Choose wedding theme and/or colors as well as formality of wedding • Purchase wedding insurance • Send save the date cards (if necessary)
6 months before ********************************
• All deposits and contracts should be completed • Pick out and order invitations • If necessary contact a rental company for any necessary items (chairs, tablecloths, etc.) • Meet with all the professionals you have hired to make decisions • Choose menu and flowers • Shop for bridesmaids dresses and accessories • Plan honeymoon • Organize transportation for wedding • Decide on and order favors and cake
3 months before ********************************
• Purchase wedding bands • Finalize the guest list • Have a fitting • Have premarital counseling if it’s required • Choose your headpiece • Make plans for out of town guests (accommodations, transportation, etc.) • Help with men’s formalwear • Help both mothers coordinate and purchase wedding dresses • Purchase gifts for attendants and parents
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• Get cake knife, toasting glasses, guest book and garter • Book hairdresser and makeup artist
6 weeks before ********************************** • Mail invitations • Take engagement portraits • Do a trial hairstyle run • Put engagement announcement in the newspaper • Go for a final fitting • Write vows • Plan rehearsal dinner • Design a wedding program • Put together welcome baskets for out of town guests • Give band or DJ list of songs
1 month before * ******************************** • Visit dentist • Get passports (if necessary) • Pick up wedding bands • Purchase a gift for the groom for the wedding day • Get regular exercise and good sleep
2 weeks before **********************************
• Confirm EVERYTHING • Get marriage license • Give photographer must have photos list • Visit the hairdresser if you need a touch up or trim • Prepare the wedding announcement for the newspaper
1 week before ***********************************
• Give final headcount to caterer or reception location • Make seating chart • Get nails done • Print place cards • Determine wedding party positions for processional and recessional • Deliver welcome baskets for out of town guests to hotel • Pack bags for honeymoon
1 day before ************************************* • Attend rehearsal dinner • Write out final checks that may be due and have them ready to be delivered • Try and get a goodnight’s sleep • Day of the wedding • Get hair and makeup done • Have marriage license and rings delivered to the ceremony site • Get dressed 2 hours prior to the ceremony • If desired, mail wedding announcements
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Groom’s Calendar 12 months before *******************************
1 month before * ********************************
9 months before ********************************
2 weeks before **********************************
• Help decide on a location for the ceremony and reception and reserve them • Choose your groomsmen (1 usher for every 50 guests) • Meet with all parents to set a budget and style of the wedding • Help find and book the entertainment and the officiant • Register for gifts • Finalize the guest list
6 months before ******************************** • Plan the honeymoon • Help arrange transportation for the wedding
3 months before ******************************** • Make hotel reservations for out of town guests • Mail out invitations • Choose formalwear • Choose and order wedding bands • Go for premarital counseling (if required)
6 weeks before ********************************** • Mail invitations • Help plan rehearsal dinner • Write vows • Take engagement portraits
• Visit dentist • Get passports (if necessary) • Pick up wedding bands • Purchase a gift for the groom for the wedding day • Get regular exercise and good sleep
• Get the marriage license • Confirm EVERYTHING
1 week before *********************************** • Double check all honeymoon reservations • Pack your bags, get traveler’s checks ? • Put money and thank you card aside for the officiant • Plan your speech • Check in with your groomsmen and give them rehearsal dinner info • Get a haircut, manicure, and maybe a facial. (Your nails and skin need to look nice for the photos too!)
1 day before ************************************* • Attend the rehearsal dinner • Do something sweet for your bride • Get a goodnight’s sleep
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Facts&Figures
Only 70% of brides choose to wear a traditional diamond on the fourth finger of their left hand. Grace Kelly’s wedding dress had a bodice that was made from 125 year old wedding lace. More people elope every year on Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Day in Las Vegas.
The tradition of having a wedding cake originated in ancient Rome. Guests used to break a loaf of bread over the bride’s head for fertility. The groom carries the bride across the threshold to protect her from all the evil spirits that may be lurking below. The English believe you will have good luck if you find a spider in your wedding dress. About 7,000 couples marry every day in the United States. Queen Victoria’s wedding cake weighed over 300 pounds!
M any years ago it was thought that there was a vein from the fourth finger on the left hand to the heart and that is why rings have traditionally been worn there. Th e “something blue” symbolizes fertility, purity and love. P rincess Mary, daughter of Henry VIII, received an engagement ring when she was only two years old. I n Egyptian tradition, the bride’s family cooks for a week after the wedding so the bride and groom can relax. Th e phrase “tying the knot” most likely came from traditions in many other countries where the hands of the couple were actually tied together to show their commitment to each other and their new life together. Th e tradition of the groom standing to the right of the bride came from ancient times when the groom (normally right handed) may have had to fight off other suitors.
Supposedly single women can dream of their future husbands if they place a slice of groom’s cake under their pillows.
Tiered wedding cakes come from a custom where brides and grooms played a game to see if they could kiss over a high wedding cake.
Seventeen tons of gold are used each year in the United States to make wedding bands!
A quamarine is said to represent harmony and will ensure a long, happy marriage.
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