Here is a list of links to other great Wedding resources! (some of our preferred vendors below offer exclusive discounts to our clients... so be sure to tell them that Sand Petal Weddings sent you!!)
Heirloom Hourglass Wedding Unity Sand Ceremony
Capture The Moment, Preserve Your Memory, Create An Heirloom!
Create an heirloom with the only hourglass you can fill with real beach sand or colored sand from your wedding day or your travels! Also makes a great gift for any occasion!                
Bring Your "Once In A Lifetime" Home!

www.HeirloomHourGlass.com

Barefoot Weddings
Nancy Taussig is one of Sarasota's most respected and experienced  Officiants.  With nearly 17 years and over 900 weddings to her credit she knows exactly how to help couples create the most memorable and cherished wedding day ceremonies.

www.BarefootWeddings.com
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Beautiful Cakes By Ron
Every cake is made from scratch, and while they are all unique, often hand-painted a rainbow of colors with a fine brush, its Ron  Zammit's flowers that are his claim to fame.  Every flower is built petal by petal by Zammit and looks remarkably lifelike.  Zammit has baked everything from traditional tiered wedding cakes to a cake for a concert pianist's wedding in the shape of a life-size grand piano, complete with black and white keys! To have the best cake... to have the most beautiful cake... see Beautiful Cakes By Ron!

www.BeautifulCakesByRon.com
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
FEATURING: Siesta Key's Best Live Music Daily! Award Winning Food! Great Island Atmosphere!
After a day at the beach come relax and enjoy an ice cold tropical drink or slurp down a dozen delicious oysters! A family owned beach bar that makes all who step onto their open air deck feel like part of the "Fam" too!  Wedding Reception Catering available.

www.SKOB.com

Holiday Inn Express - Sarasota
Treat yourself to the traditional comfort and unmatched convenience of the Holiday Inn Express Siesta Key / Sarasota. This newly renovated Siesta Key / Sarasota facility, along with its spacious accommodations, offers a quiet escape from the stresses of every day life. Jump into our heated outdoor pool or soak tired muscles in our bubbling whirlpool. Located one mile from Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota, Florida.

www.hiexsarasota.com/
A Victorian Bride Hair & Makeup-on Location
For your wedding day, your hair and make-up should be perfect! After all, this is the day you've been dreaming of. Make an entrance no one will forget as you and your bridal party proceed with radiant and timeless beauty. Linda Shepard of A Victorian Bride Hair and Make-up is an expert with 25 years of professional experience with hair and makeup. She is well-known in the makeup and hair design industry and has worked for such prestigious cosmetic lines such as Yves St. Laurent, Bobbi Brown, Lancome, Laura Mercier, M.A.C., and Orlane.

www.AVictorianBride.com
Sarasota Beachfront Hotels
Description: Welcome to Sarasota, FL! Sarasota Beachfront Hotels offers the best rates on hotels near Sarasota Beach. All of our hotels have been inspected and rated by AAA and the Mobile Travel Guide, the authorities in hotel inspection. Book securely online for great rates on hotels near Sarasota Beachfront!

http://www.sarasotabeachfronthotels.com/
Charter One Hotels & Resorts
Welcome to Charter One Hotels & Resorts! We manage and feature some of the finest hotels on Florida's West Coast. Whether you are looking for hotels near attractions such as Busch Gardens, The Dali Museum or The Ringling Museum; we have locations nearby. Many of our Florida hotels are located near or on some of Florida's most beautiful beaches including Lido Beach, Siesta Key Beach and Venice Beach.

http://www.charteronevacations.com/
Sunset Royale Penthouse Condominium
This Siesta Key beachfront penthouse condo is the holiday vacation rental condo you will return to again and again. Siesta Key Beach is rated #3 on Dr. Beach's 2008 list of the world's best beaches. Large open balcony overlooks Siesta Key Public Beach and the Gulf of Mexico providing an unobstructed and panoramic view and a perfect location to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner or a relaxing beverage at any time.

http://www.sunsetroyale.com/index.php
Sarasota Beach Rentals
Relax... your Island accomodations are just minutes away. Sarasota Beach Rentals staff awaits your inquiry. We offer daily, weekly, monthly and extended rentals. Your home away from home awaits you. Call Today:  # 1-800-486-4557

Info@siestabeachrentals.com

http://sarasotabeachrentals.com
A Beach Retreat
Tired of the commercial beaches with high rise buildings, beach vendors & crowded streets? Come back to the "Old Florida" beach experience on Casey Key, with beautiful, less crowded, quiet beaches, friendly people & no high rise condos or resorts, but still close to all the restaurants and shops you could want. It is truly the "Best of Both Worlds". (941) 485-8771

http://www.abeachretreat.com/
Cafe' Gabbiano
A hidden jewel in the Siesta Key Village, Cafe' Gabbiano's incredible mouth watering dinners and nightly dinner specials that displays their cooking artistry with their Fettucine Alfredo being praised on national television, by none other then Pavarotti, lauding the best  he had ever tasted! Such is the pedigree of Cafe Gabbiano (which means "seagull" in Italian). With hand cut veal and fresh mozzarella made daily you will not be disappointed!

http://cafegabbiano.com/
Banana Bay Club Beach Villas & Waterside Cottages
Imagine starting your new life together by celebrating your wedding day at a tropical island-style resort! The ceremony and reception can be held at the large deck and private dock area at our "Waterside" property situated directly on the tranquil waters of Heron Lagoon! Or, have your ceremony on one of the many nearby beaches on Siesta Key, then come back to the resort for your reception! Enjoy the private grounds and island breezes as the perfect location for your special wedding day. We have rooms for up to 85 guests and enough outside space for seating up to 100 guests!

http://www.bananabayclub.com/

SaraSea Beach Resort
Step outside with wine in hand, and stroll along a brick-paved path… past crimson hibiscus, pink bougainvillea and verdant palms… to Crescent Beach, one of the top-rated beaches in the world. Go ahead. Bury your toes in the sand. The powder-soft, pure white quartz is sure to elicit an “ahhhh.” Refreshingly cool to the touch, this rare quartz sand is one reason these coastal strands rank among the planet’s best.

http://www.sarasearesort.com/index.html
Tortuga Inn Beach Resort
Tortuga Inn Beach Resort has a private beach with white sand and clear blue seas, and sunsets that will almost take your breath away. The beach is part of a nine-mile-long strand that extends from one end of Anna Maria Island to the other, perfect for collecting shells. Nature thrives here: flowers, flocks of seabirds, pelicans, great blue herons and all manner of exotic marine life (including our famous loggerhead turtles and manatees).

http://www.tortugainn.com/
Bungalow Beach Resort
Reminiscent of a bygone era, the Bungalow Beach Resort has much to offer those seeking Anna Maria Island's Premier Gulf Front Resort accommodations. Our gracious rejuvinated classic 1930's island style resort is nestled amongst the white sand dunes, sea oats and swaying coconut palms of Anna Maria Island. Escape to our private beach area. Relax upon lounge chairs with umbrellas provided for your comfort. Enjoy the Aqua blue surf and refreshing tropical breezes.

http://www.bungalowbeach.com/
U.S./Canada:
#1-877-WED-8699
Office:
#941-342-1717
Info@SandPetalWeddings.com
or SandPetalWeddings@gmail.com
Les Ciseaux Luxury Hair Salon
Angela and the Les Ciseaux artistic team welcome you to a delightful oasis in the heart of Sarasota, where your body, soul (and hair!) will find rejuvenation. One of the most popular Sarasota hair salons and day spas, Les Ciseaux’s atmosphere is refreshingly casual, but always professional, satisfying the needs of our local and international clientele.

www.lesciseauxsalonspasarasota.com
Wedding Tips & Advice
A veteran wedding planner shares her secret beach wedding planning tips. She will show you how to avoid bumps along the way, stay focused, keep a sense of humor and remain in love!

www.beautiful-beach-weddings.com