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Hi -I just joined Wedding Bee. So I guess this is a new board?  I also go on The Knot WCF board which I have become very addicted to. 

I have not confirmed my venue location and date yet - but we are leaning toward a private beach house in the redington beach or treasure island area in May 2009.

rofvbb07- The Edson Keith House is gorgeous too, it has a similar feel to the Crosley. We're getting married at the Crosley 01/03/09, the date wasn't our first choice but will do! For a photographer I would definately recommend Aurdrey Snow, she's absolutely wonderful, although she won't be doing our wedding she will be doing my boudoir pictures (present for my FI). We had already booked a family friend for our wedding photography when I 'discovered' Audrey. She's very sweet, responds quickly to inquiries and has amazing talent. We're having a DJ, not a band, so if you need my recommendation there just let me know. Our DJ is awesome, we booked him because he did our friend's wedding and kept the party going all night, and if you have a referral you get $50 off! Good luck with the planning and let me know if you need any help, I live in Manatee County (just above Sarasota County) so I've done quite a bit of research.  Here's a link for Audrey: http://www.audreysnowphotography.com/

planning2wed- I felt like finding the right venue and booking a date was half the battle! Treasure Island is soooo nice with lots of amazing mansions!! My FFIL owns a condo there that he lives in during the week (has a horse ranch in Citrus County that he goes to on the weekends). Good luck and keep us updated!

Anyone else on the west coast? We'd love to hear from you!!!

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Hi! 

My fiance and I are from West Palm Beach. We stumbled upon the Ca d'zan terrace at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota. We went to look at it a few weeks back and thought it was great, we might be booking a date soon.

We looked at the Crosley museum and we thought it was great, however they didn't have any dates left for the end of the year. I just heard about the Edson Keith Mansion and they as well didn't have any dates left that would work for us.

 Both are beautiful locations!!

Thanks MrsC for the photo recommendation!  I took a look at Audrey's website and like her style from what I see.  Funny enough I asked my planner about her and the WP said she was meeting her in the next few days to see what she has to offer.  I have added Audrey to my list of possible photographers.  I am also looking at Barbara Banks but I think she is kind of on the pricy side.  I hope these vendors are willing to negotiate!

planning2wed - Nicole Kaney is my planner - she is great!  Her website is: http://www.nkproductions.net/nkcontact.html

I completely agree with rofvbb07, Nicole Kaney is wonderful to work with and is great at keeping the day flowing beautifully.  We've worked with her several times and highly recommend her to all our brides! 

Wow, not a lot of activity for the Tampa area!!! Where are all our brides?!?!?!?!

I'm getting married in Clearwater Beach at Chapel by the Sea with the reception following at the Clearwater Beach Hilton.

I haven't looked into a wedding planner, but the Hilton told me that my reception package comes with one (for a small fee).  Does that sound reasonable?

Hi! I live in the NYC area, but am getting married in Tampa, as the majority of my family lives in the clearwater/largo area. We looked at private beach houses, too, especially since our wedding party is all from out of town, but since we are getting married in March (3-15-09) and that is high season--the prices were out of our budget. We are getting married at the Davis Island Garden Club, right outside downtown Tampa.

We are using a photographer that my fiance found online--a student starting out who has a great eye. And he is totally affordable. http://www.bensasso.com/  You can see our engagement photos there.