Rene and Mike's Ritz Carlton Wedding { Sarasota Wedding Photography }

Its officially the craziest time of the year for us!  Every weekend between now and the end of the year is booked which means lots of new blog posts so keep checking back.  
Last weekend I was delighted to be a part of Rene and Mike's wedding at the Ritz.  I am not sure I have ever witnessed such a calm and cool group during the wedding preparations... Rene said she was so relaxed she almost fell asleep while having her make up done!  I am sure the incredible fall weather and the ambience of the Ritz contributed, but either way I was impressed.
One nice thing about the Ritz is that every inch is impeccably decorated.  So even if you are getting married elsewhere its a great place to get ready...


  Attn: future brides... notice the pretty padded hanger?  They sure beat the plastic/metal ones in photographs so bring one along to your wedding.








The groomsmen playing a little pre-ceremony ping pong...


I think these two could go into business as a professional flower girl/ ring bearer team!


Rene's grand entrance down the stairs...





This little guy tried to steal a kiss from the flower girl...





The Venturas were there playing some GREAT music that had everyone dancing all night.  You can hear them live most nights of the week around town...  














Congratulations Rene and Mike!!!