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ENCHANTED BRIDES ~ WINTER / SPRING 2015
Planning
a destination wed-
ding? Dreaming of clear crystal waters, golden
sunsets, and romantic walks on the beach?
If your answer is `Yes' then the perfect loca-
tion for all of this and more is Key West. This
small and quaint island sits between the Gulf of
Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. This is where
you can kick off your shoes put on some funky
sandals and take in `Paradise Time'.
When planning the perfect destination,
you have to do some research and then set up
meetings via Skype. That's a great way to start
your planning process without having to take
the time to make constant trips down to the
Keys to meet with vendors. Then once you have
met some of the vendors via Skype, it's time to
meet everyone in person.
The following are some of the most experi-
enced specialist who will make your wedding a
magical paradise experience.
EVENT PLANNER:
Julie Shreck of Simply You Weddings is an
event planner with flair for design and execut-
ing every wedding to its fullest potential. Julie's
experience, knowledge of the island, vendors,
and organizational skills will assist you in creat-
ing a beautiful flawless event.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
Lona Hall of Blueye Images is a native of
Key West who will bring back all the special
moments of your wedding to life through her
photography. Lona will capture all the romance,
joy, and laughter of your special day.
Christy Transier of Transier Photography
creates works of art that tell your story and cap-
ture the essence of your special day through
her relaxed style and mix of photojournalism,
digital and fine art.
FLORAL DESIGNER:
Rick Interian of Avant-Gardens is an inter-
national floral designer whose knowledge of
florals and design will guide you in selecting
your color scheme and florals. Rick will create
Destination Key West
floral designs that will WOW your guests.
JEWELRY:
Jill Herasme of Jill's Regalia is a custom
jewelry designer. Jill will help you select the
perfect gems for you and your bridal party's
accessories. Bring the personal touch to your
accessories with Jill's Regalia. It will be so much
fun for you and your bridal party.
HEADPIECES:
Judi Bradford Hat Designer designs
sassy, sophisticated hats for your entire bridal
party and each creation is one-of-a-kind! These
are unique and couture headpieces for today's
fashion forward bride.
HOTEL:
The Southernmost House is rich in charm
and history. This jewel is the perfect place to
host your `Paradise Wedding'.
The Pier House Resort & Spa has been
a Key West icon reflecting the free-spirited at-
titude of the island. As the first true resort on
the island, it continues to offer their guests the
authentic experience that has made Key West a
favorite destination for all generations.
CHARTERS:
Experience the clear waters of Key West
with Captain Conch Charters. All events are
tailored to you and your wedding party.
INVITATIONS:
Danette Baso Silvers of Invites by Danette
will design and customize all of your paper
products from the Save the Date to your thank
you cards.
These vendors and other top professional
wedding vendors in Key West will work togeth-
er to create your `Paradise Wedding' experi-
ence for you to cherish. So, sit back, relax and
start making `Paradise Time'.
Written by Mary Francis Gomes
Photography by Blueye Images