As you will see from this video from TheKnot the most popular style for a bridesmaid dress is the strapless style.  When deciding on your bridesmaid dresses be sure to take into consideration what the girls will look like in the dress and how comfortable they will be.  
What I loved about some of these styles is that they can be worn again!  How many times have you been in a wedding only to find that you couldn't or wouldn't wear that bridesmaid dress again?  With the style and color choices you have your bridesmaids are going to love not only the dress but you for the great choice you've made!

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Be sure to share what style of bridesmaid dresses you've chosen.
 
 
World's Richest Tarpon Tournament award ceremony last night on Boca Grande, FL was full of fun and excitement.
There were so many people who made this years Worlds richest tarpon tournament a success.  After 7 long years the WRTT is back!  

Congratulations to the winners!

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Photography and videography
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See the offical World's Richest Tarpon Tournament promotional video

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Day one of the World's Richest Tarpon Tournament (Boca Grande, FL) was off to a great start.  Captain Rusty made sure we maneuvered around to get some AWESOME footage.  As you can see the boats were all ready to drop their lines and get started.
Great examples of sportsmanship could be seen out on the water.
Even if you are not out on a boat come to Boca Grande, FL and enjoy the World's Richest Tarpon Tournament and the all the festivities.  May 17-20  There will be a street festival Sat. & Sun with music, food and fun!

Check back for more video clips.

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WRTT - World's Richest TarponTournament Offical Video
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, this proposal.  This Navy Officer got very creative!  He even had a photographer there to capture the moment!  Smart guy!
We can capture these moments for you with our cameras and video!  How great is that?  Call for your session today!  941d-662-0022

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Engagement Photographer and videographer
We are available as engagement photographers from Sarasota to Boca Grande, North Port
 
 
                                            Choosing Your Seating

It can be extremely difficult to decide who will sit where at your wedding.  Most times those that you are closest to will be seated near you.

For years the bridal party all sat at the same table.  This can have several problems.  For instance what if one member of the bridal party is married and the spouse is not in the wedding party.  This meant they would eat separately.  You have probably noticed at weddings you’ve been invited to that the bridal table seemed scarce at times.  This no doubt was due to the bridal party wanting to be with their spouse, dates etc.

The new trend is going towards the sweetheart table. This is where the couple sits at a table themselves. This avoids so many problems such as the ones mentioned above.

There are so many stresses when planning a wedding and your seating chart can be one of them. Since you want everyone at your wedding to socialize the seating arrangements need to be taken into consideration. 

Here are some helpful tips. 

Have place cards so guests will know exactly where they are sitting.

Consider putting family member’s together since they are familiar with each other. 

If you want to play matchmaker this is the perfect opportunity.  Put the two people next to each other at the wedding so they can get to know each other in a totally different environment.

Seat coworkers together.  Let’s face it they probably don’t know anyone at your wedding other than you so their having each other will make them feel more comfortable.

Couples with their children should be seated together.

Exes should be seated far apart.

Don’t seat older ones near the band or kitchen since it may make it harder for them to hear.

Free seating charts are available at a number of sites online.  However we have seen most venues give a seating chart to the bride so she can arrange her guests according to the venue layout. 


Will you have a sweetheart table?

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Tampa weddings


Wedding photographer for Tampa, Boca Grande, Sarasota and other areas.

 
 
This is a question we are asked many times.  On your wedding day no doubt you will be nervous.  I know I was.  You plan and plan and finally the day is here!  Then  before you know it the day has gone by so quickly that you look back and wonder what you missed.  When you choose to have wedding videography you are preserving your vows, first dance and so many other special moments.  You won't need to worry about what you missed. I know when we edit videos I love hearing the vows, that special toast and so many other details.  When it's your own wedding video think how you will feel!  Some of the toasts are just hysterical  and others are so sentimental it makes you cry!  What a missed opportunity it would be if you didn't have a wedding video to see, hear and relive those moments.   For instance look at this little flower girl.  After the ceremony on the video you can hear the groom  telling the bridal party what a good job she did.  If they didn't have a wedding video the bridal party and the bride would have missed this.

Wasn't she the cutest thing ever!  You couldn't have asked for a more perfect little flower girl.
I'm not only happy this bride chose to have wedding videography but I'm so glad she chose us to capture these memories for her.  She will remember them and I will too!

Toni Nelson - Nelson Photographers/Videographers
941-662-0022

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I don't know about you but I love watching Ace of Cakes.  Duff and his crew are amazing.  It's no wonder that when looking for a wedding cake we'd love a creation like his.  Since Duff and his staff are not here to Sarasota Fl. or Tampa Florida what can you do if you want a unique cake?  A cake that reflects your personality?  First you need to do your research.  There are 4 factors you need to take into consideration when looking for a wedding cake.

1) Know your budget.  This is very important because if you go off in one area it creates  a domino effect.  A fabulous site to help with budgeting check out:  cost of wedding.

2)  How big a cake would you like?  3 tiers etc?

3)  How many servings do you need.  Be sure to include your vendors when figuring on the amount of people the cake will serve. 

4)  Know the average cost of wedding cakes for your area.  This means calling around to different vendors, doing your research.

5)  Be sure that the cake designer you hire is capable of making a cake that not only looks great but tastes great as well.  Your cake decorator should be a professional and know not only how to execute your vision but be able to deliver the cake in one piece.  They also need to know what kinds of cakes work well for the time of year you are having your wedding.
You can see more tips on wedding cakes by going to the video below.
Remember adding videography brings a whole new dimension to your wedding day!

Toni Nelson - Nelson Photographers/Videographers
Certified Wedding Planner
941-662-0022
Boca Grande weddings
Sarasota wedding photographer, Boca Grande wedding photographer, Tampa wedding photographer
 
 
This past Saturday we filmed the promo video with Lew Hastings (Executive Director) from the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce for the World's Richest Tarpon Tournament.  The WRTT will be held May 17-20, 2012.  Watch the video to see what's planned.
The song in the video is by national recording artisit Colton James and Kim Tribble.  The song "Save It For The Kids" is the offical theme song for the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation. Let us know what you think of the song.

Toni Nelson
Nelson Photographers/Videographers
Photographer, Videographer, Certified Wedding Planner

Boca Grande, Sarasota, Tampa
 
 
Are you getting ready to go wedding dress shopping?  It's one of the fun aspects of planning your wedding.  Trying on different styles of wedding dresses and envisioning yourself at your wedding is so exciting!  The question that comes up is who do you take wedding dress shopping?  You have probably watched the popular TV show "Say Yes to the dress".  Have you ever cringed when you saw the bride bring in an entourage of people?  You know what's going to happen next.  The bride is going to get confused.  I put together a quick video to help you when you go wedding dress shopping.  
Who do you think you will take with you and where do you think you will go?  We'd love to hear from you!

Toni Nelson - Nelson Photographers/Videographers
941-662-0022
Tampa, Sarasota, Boca Grande, St. Petersburg, Fort Myers, Naples
 
 
One of the best ways to get to know your photographers is by having an engagement session.  Recently we were the Sarasota Engagement photographers for Christina and Jason.  To quote Christina "we had a blast"!  When you feel comfortable with your photographers the results are amazing!  Just see for your self in this engagement session.
As you can see by this engagement session we incorporated video.  Christina also said, " I can't stop watching it!"  Adding videography to you engagement session as well as adding wedding videography is one of the best decisions you can make.  Video really is your life in motion!

Toni Nelson - Nelson Photographers/Videographers
941-662-0022

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