Another Unique Wedding and Reception Location

NOVA 535 is quite a unique location for your wedding, reception or other event.  I was there last week for lunch, which was scrumptous!  It is located at 535 Martin Luther King Jr. Street North, in St. Petersburg.  Have a look at their website www.nova535.com or give them at call at 727-821-6682 and speak to Courtney.

NOVA 535 Modern Art Lounge & Historic Event Space St. Petersburg's Spectacular Wedding, VIP, Corporate & Special Event Venue Finally, the world class special event venue you've been waiting for to host your next wedding, corporate seminar, bar or bat mitzvah, film shoot, discrete VIP party or whatever you can imagine!

Housed in a gorgeous, meticulously renovated 1920’s structure, NOVA 535 offers 7,000 square feet, 2 stories and multiple rooms of extraordinary and versatile event and meeting space with over 100 convenient parking spaces & easy interstate access.

Our unique venue features a swanky full-service bar, a world-class floating DJ booth, delicious in-house catering, 2nd floor VIP Bar, private balcony, smoking terrace and the exclusive NOVA SUITE - a must see!

With a standing reception capacity of 400 (700 when our gorgeous brick and bamboo garden is enclosed), a staff of seasoned event planning specialists, professional grade audio/visual and HD theater capabilities and more, NOVA 535 offers unparalleled amenities in a spectacular, convenient and private setting.     

Catering Vendors I enjoy working with.....Yummy!

One of the other pleasures that I am able to enjoy in this business is tasting a lot of food from caterers, most of the time at Bridal Shows. I have enjoyed the food from Delectables Fine Catering as well as the visual displays that they make with the food. So, the taste is wonderful, and the visual presentation makes it even more appealing! Executive Chefs Nick Adams and Jeff Simpson take pride and place emphasis on presentation and superior quality.

Did you know that they were chosen for the "People's Choice" award by the Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce? They have a complimentary tasting on the first Saturday of every month from 1:00-3:00pm. You only need to RSVP. They are located at 969 Virginia Avenue in Palm Harbor and you can reach them at 727-781-1200 or email them at info@delectablescatering.com You can receive a coupon for your choice of one of the following items an ice sculpture, a punch fountain rental, water display rental, honeymoon gift basket, or $50 dinner card if you have 100+ guests at a full service wedding reception with china and linen. Have a look at their website at www.delectablescatering.com Tell them I sent you!

Wedding Cakes and more

Your wedding cake is one of the more important elements of your wedding, of course, choosing your officiant is first!!! Ihear about all the delicious cake tastings that my couples attend, and it makes me hungry!! One of the establishments that I have come to know personally for coffee, and lunch is Frida's Cafe & Bakery. While there, I have had the opportunity to watch the creative staff make astonishing wedding cakes and cakes for other special occasions. Frida's is happy to help you with the design, flavor, size, and ornaments for your cake. There are a variety of pictures for review on their website. They are located in Largo and delivery is available to your location. All cakes are made with fresh eggs, butter and other wholesome ingredients. If you have a special request, it will be honored. Their prices are very reasonable. Some of the cake flavors you can select fro are carrot, marble, lemon, mocha, and raspberry, along with the standard yellow and chocolate. In addition, catering is available, it is worth your while to stop by and have a bite of breakfast quiche or lunch for yourself! They are located at 9700 Ulmerton Road in Largo, or phone them at 727-587-7077. Tell them I sent you!

Fast Party Rentals - Coast to Coast Rentals

Fast Party Rentals is the company to contact for all of your rental needs. They are committed to providing their customers with clean, professionally installed, rental equipment at a competitive rate. They carry tables, chairs, dance floor, stages, linens, dishes, candelabras, catering equipment, concession equipment, wedding accessories and more. They have tents in a variety of types, Traditional frame tents, High peaked frame tents, E-Z up tents, Pole tents, and Tent accessories. In addition to the tents, they have tent liners and drapes, sidewalls, fans, lighting, and can help you to create the beautiful setting that you have for your vision of your special event. Fast Party Rentals is located at 2230 A 31st Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida and you can phone them at 727-321-3404 or email them at e-mail@fastpartyrentals.com The owners, Jesse and Pam would be more than happy to help you determine the size and amount of materials needed. Their website is www.fastpartyrentals.com

Flowers and Gifts at your fingertips! Seminole Florist is the place to call.

This is such a busy time of year for all of us, and I appreciate it when I can log on and immediately be able to order flowers or a gift for family and friends. www.SeminoleFlorist.com makes the shopping easy and painless. This morning I went to their website and learned a bit about them. They have been in business since 1970 and they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Now, I don't think it can get any better than that! In addition to flowers, they have gift baskets, I particularly like the Spa Basket....I'll have to tell my husband. When I look at the Wedding Section, they have such a beautiful selection of flower arrangements, right down to dog neck wraps if you wish to have your loving pet in your wedding. They have an online catalogue for your convenience to shop 24 hours a day. They have local delivery and can also ship via UPS. Have a look at their site at www.seminoleflorist.com or you can call them toll free at 1-800-771-5599 or 727-392-1000 they are located at 8613 Seminole Boulevard in Seminole.

Are you thinking about hiring a disk jockey?

I work with many DJ's for all of the weddings that I conduct. The Tampa Bay Area's longest running mobile DJ service provides the best in professional sound entertainment for private and business parties, weddings, bar or bat mitzvahs, birthdays or just for fun!!! They are professional, experienced, and reliable!! I have been in the company of Doug Shaw who is the owner, entertainer, DJ with Shaw Productions. He has 36 years in the business, and has also been a DJ in many of the major nightclubs in the bay area. He is also a professional licensed ring announcer. He is a member of the Wedding & Event Professionals of Tampa Bay, and the American Disc Jockey Association - Tampa Bay Chapter. He has been certified as a professional in meeting in exceeding standards in experience and quality equipment. They will meet with you in advance to help you plan all of the details that will make your event successful!! The DJ's will come suitably dressed, bring the music you want to hear, play your requests, use top quality equipment, and work with your needs to make your event successful The company is insured and is happy to provide references. Call them today at (727) 796-3701 or check them out on the web at www..shawsoundproductions.com I am pleased and honored to refer them as someone I enjoy working with at LovingUnity.com

Welcome to the Tampa Bay Area Weddings Blog!

Welcome!  I have created this blog to help YOU in your search for the perfect vendors for your wedding or other significant life event!  I will showcase some of the vendors in our area that I have had the pleasure of working with!  Enjoy and always leave me comments if you have ideas, questions, or would like to know about any specific vendors for your event!