The Bride & Groom are excited to feature:

Venue: The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard

John Ringling, one of the five original circus kings of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, was blessed with entrepreneurial genius. In 1911, John (1866-1936) and his wife, Mable (1875-1929) purchased 20 acres of waterfront property in Sarasota, Fla. In 1912 the couple began spending winters in Sarasota and later decided to build a home there. The Ringlings dreamed of helping Sarasota develop into a metropolitan boom town and eventually owned approximately 25 percent of Sarasota’s total area.

In the spirit of America’s wealthiest Gilded Age industrialists, John Ringling gradually acquired a significant art collection, including paintings by Peter Paul Rubens, Velàzquez, Poussin, van Dyck and other Baroque masters, as well as rare antiquities from Cyprus. He built a palace for his treasures in a 21-gallery Museum of Art on his Sarasota property. For years they acquired columns, architectural details and many fine art pieces. The result is a museum with a courtyard filled with bronze replicas of Greek and Roman sculpture, including a bronze cast of Michelangelo’s David.

Reception Entertainment: The Bushmen
The Bushmen continue to be one of the south’s premiere bands. Since the early 1960s the band has pleased capacity crowds with its perfect blend of timeless stage material and never-ending desire to entertain. The Bushmen are a class act that always gives the audience its best. Whether they’re playing the Beatles, the Motown sound, ’70s classic rock or beach music, you are in for a treat when you hear The Bushmen.

Reception Caterer: Fête Catering & Ballroom at Polo Grill

With 30 years in the restaurant and catering business, Tommy Klauber has the experience and the know-how to fulfill your culinary desires with originality and flair. And ever since she hit town, Jaymie Klauber has been putting together some of Sarasota’s hottest events. Together, they focus on quality and tailor their special talents to the chosen environment and theme, lending their upbeat spirit, unique style and attention to detail to creating an unforgettable affair for your friends, family or organization.

Wedding Designer: Caron Cooper Media & Design
Caron Cooper Media & Design is now offering wedding design — a combination of full planning services and custom design elements to make your day one-of-a-kind! Caron Cooper offers custom inspiration boards, photography, custom Save the Date and invitation design, favor design, wedding coordination and more.

Photographer: Reign 7
Reign 7 Studios specializes in wedding photography, engagement and lifestyle portraits. Reign 7 photographers have a modern photojournalistic style that have captured the hearts of couples from around the world. Reign 7 is a husband and wife team with staff photographers that love everything photography and the creative arts.

Attire: La Mariée Haute Couture Bridal & Something Blue Bridal Boutique
La Mariée in Sarasota is outfitting the Bride and her bridesmaids. Something Blue Bridal Boutique in Bradenton is outfitting the Groom and his groomsmen, as well as the junior bridesmaids, flower girls and ring bearers.