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Hi
there sweetie!!!
Randy and I cannot put into words how wonderful and pleased we were with how the wedding turned out.
We talk about it almost every day and have such fond memories of our entire trip. We've looked at the pictures over and over
again and we wish we could do it over just to remember every single detail because it was so wonderful. You and Lew are amazing
and we were so pleased at how smoothly the wedding went. You are a saint and a blessing to us. To only work with you over
the phone and through email for the last 6 months, proved to be very successful. We felt so confident after we met with you
at your house the day we arrived -- it was like meeting family! You knew us so well and I'll never forget how good I felt
during he ceremony to look at you knowing how dedicated you were to making our day very special. Everyone at the wedding kept
telling us how much you cared for us and it showed. I tear up every time I think of how perfect everything was. You are truly
an amazing and dear person Leslie. I hope we can keep in touch because I feel like you are part of our family now. Much love
and a big hug!
Jocelyn & Randy, St. Louis, MO
Hi Leslie,
We had so many people tell us that
it was the best wedding and reception they had ever gone to....of course, that is because of the beautiful ceremony on the
beach and the reception....OH MY...that DJ was fantastic!! I still can't believe the DJ got my rather shy son on the dance
floor. Thank you for recommending him, he was everything you said he would be and more!!
But most of all, you held a
beautiful and very intimate wedding ceremony even with family and friends around. The Sand Ceremony, blending the lives and
love of Jodi, Gary, Marquis, Marissa and Mitchel, was perfect for bringing both families together in a moment they will never
forget.
I said you are an angel, and you certainly are. You have a wonderful way of making everyone you meet feel so
special. You created one of those memories that everyone hopes to have at least once in their lifetime, and I cannot thank
you enough for the beautiful memories my daughter will have of her wedding day.
Love,
Pam
Pam - Mother
of the Bride, Orlando, FL
Hi Leslie,
I was sitting here thinking about all that has transpired this week and
all that is to come next week. As we approach Friday evening and Mandy and Justin's wedding and I want to take a moment to
write to you.
I have to tell you that although I am excited and stressed I have such peace of mind knowing that you
are there making it all happen with such order and calmness. When I ask you a question you have the answer and you even take
time to reassure me when I am feeling the pressure. I value you so much.
As the days go by this week please know that
I am handling it because I know you are there!
6 days to go.......
Joni - Mother of the Bride, Venice,
FL
Dear Leslie,
I just wanted to thank you for all of your efforts in making our wedding day very special
and exactly what we had in mind. Arriving in Florida the day before the wedding made it impossible to try to firm up anything
myself. And with life being so hectic, trying to arrange the wedding from a distance would have been a nightmare. What a god
send you have been. You thought of every detail, even some that I would have missed! I didn't have to worry about a thing.
And you spoke with me so regularly I never felt that things were getting away from me. You took the time to get to know Joe
and I enough to set up a service and reception tailored to our wants and dreams, not to mention our bank account. Additionally,
the warmth and friendship shown by you and Lew will not be forgotten. I would recommend your services to anyone trying to
arrange a wedding or special event on the Key, and after all, where else in the world could be better!
Kim &
Joe, Cincinnati, OH
Dear Leslie,
I'd like to thank you for all you did to make our wedding a memorable one.
My family and I couldn't have done it without you. Arriving in Florida and knowing everything was taken care of was such a
relief. Everything was absolutely perfect, the sunset, beach, and of all things the ceremony. I couldn't have asked for a
more romantic wedding. I can honestly say I'm sad it's over and done with. But at least I will always remember that romantic
18th day of October on the beautiful beach of Siesta Key. This is definitely a memory that will last in my heart forever.
Thanks again Leslie for helping out in making our special day come true.
Whitney & Matt, Xenia, OH
Dear Leslie,
I just wanted to let you know how much Randy and I loved our beach wedding. Everything was just beautiful!
The beach wedding site was perfect. The flowers were lovely. The restaurant was fantastic. I started out trying to make the
arrangements for the wedding myself, but soon realized that was going to be a real problem. That was when I found you. You
made wonderful choices for us and we were very pleased with the whole day. Randy and I have wonderful memories of our wedding
that we will never forget. We both thank you very much.
Donna & Randy, Ithaca, NY
Dear Leslie,
Everything was absolutely perfect. I want to thank you for everything you did to make it such a special day for us.
You always stayed in contact with me and were honest when I asked for your opinions. I REALLY appreciated that. You had a
very indecisive bride on your hands, but you handled it all with grace and patience and that's what reassured me so. I wouldn't
hesitate to recommend your services and expertise to anyone. My wedding was such a small affair, I can only imagine how invaluable
you would be to a bride planning a large wedding!
Thanks again Leslie for being such a special part of our day.....we
will never forget you!
Denise & Michael, Arab, AL
Hello Leslie,
I just wanted to write to you
and say thank you for our wedding. Everything was wonderful! You and your husband are the best! Everything was exactly the
way Chris and I had hoped and envisioned our wedding to be! Once again thank you so much to you and your husband for making
our wedding day perfect!!!
Chris & Beth, Westerville, OH
Leslie, thank you for making our dream
come true to get married again in the U.S.
Veronica & Javier, Cypress, TX
Dear Leslie,
Thank
you so much for the beautiful surprise you helped my husband arrange for our 18th anniversary. Renewing our vows with beautiful
flowers, tiki torches, and a champagne toast on the beach at sunset was very special. Even though I cried through the whole
thing, I loved it. I have a very special husband and you were there to organize and take care of everything.
Larry
& Mary Jo, Chicago, IL
You exceeded our expectations! The extra photography at the drummer circle on Sunday
was so special.
Damaris & Shawn Michael, Fort Myers, FL
Hi Leslie. I just wanted to thank you again
for your services. Our wedding was just what we wanted. It was perfect.....intimate and special. You offer an excellent service
to brides. It was so WONDERFUL to have a contact in Siesta Key to arrange the photographer, flowers, location, dinner reservations
etc. Having never been to Siesta Key, it would have been very difficult to do on my own. The copy of the vows with our wedding
picture delivered the next day to our room was also a great added touch. EVERYTHING was just perfect. . . just what we were
looking for. Again, thank you both very much.
Debbie & Rick, Canton, OH
Leslie and
Lou,
Darci and I would like to take a moment to thank you for all of your help on our special day. When the weather didn't
allow us to marry at the original spot, you were quick to select a second location that was beautiful and took the stress
right off of our shoulders. Thank you for setting up our dinner reservations, they provided such great service. Our pictures
were great and will provide us with special memories forever to come. I didn't know what to expect of the ceremony, but the
outcome much exceeded my expectations. Leslie did such a wonderful job and the ceremony was wonderful. Some of our family
members were not optimistic about doing the wedding away from home, but all said that it was perfect and glad that we made
the trip from Ohio. Thanks again and best wishes! I will recommend you to anyone who needs suggestions for their wedding.
Darci & Andy - Easton, OH
Dear Leslie and Lou,
We both just wanted to say 'Thank you.' Our dream wedding was better than
we ever imagined it could be; it was a day we and our guests will never forget.
You were so professional and made us
feel at ease even from the U.K.
The sunset really was the perfect sunset and we really want to thank you from the bottom
of our hearts.
Many Many Thanks XXX
Lucy and Carl - Baintree, Essex, UK
Hi Leslie and Lew,
We wanted to thank you for everything you did for
our special day. Everything turned out just as we had pictured. We love siesta key and plan on visiting quite
often.
Doug and Krystal - Cannonsburg, PA
Hi, Leslie and Lew
Steve and I want to express
our heartfelt "thanks" for yesterday eve....
Valerie and Curt are now in Mexico enjoying their honeymoon.
We really appreciate you for all your love, planning and creating such a lovely evening for Valerie and Curt and their
family.
All the best,
Julie and Steve - Parents of the Bride - Toledo, Ohio
I love you Leslie!!! Sometimes I get so
panicked about how to do things - lol! That sounds like a good plan.
Thanks so much for your help!
Rebecca
- Bride for upcoming wedding
These wedding vows are GREAT! I read
it by myself and thank God I did because I cried. Thank you so much.
Rochele - Bride for upcoming wedding
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Leslie
and Lou:
Thank you so very much for being a very special part of our wedding, and more importantly, for helping turn
a weather disaster into the most beautiful heartfelt wedding. Like all of your couples, we enjoyed the visits to the
beach to plan for the perfect wedding and reception for family and friends at Siesta Key. How could we have known that
Hurricane Wilma would arrive just days before our wedding with her world record speed and winds? We tearfully called
out of state family and friends with the news of Wilma and began to wonder what we would do about a wedding, with an already
scheduled honeymoon only days away.
You were both truly our friends and family as you married just the two of
us on the beach with crashing waves and storm clouds rolling in. Our wedding was warm, special, and beautiful as we
joyfully started our marriage; happy as all couples wish they could be. Leslie's ceremony and Lou's kind words and heartfelt
photographs will forever be a part of us and the start of our lives together as husband and wife.
Two months
later as family, work, and schedules settled, so did the beautiful Siesta Key weather. We had our second but originally planned
beach wedding, with the traditional sunshine, bare feet, wedding guests, and tropical flowers. Your kindness and thoughtfulness
were unequaled, and the ceremony was as special as any couple could hope for; not a repeat or a renewal of vows, but a genuine
wedding complete with nervousness, tears, laughter, and great, great joy. It was a new day, with new words, and terrific
photographs to supplement our memories. Again, it included two very special people giving their hearts and time to make
that day the most special wedding possible. To us, you were charged with an impossible task of creating a wedding ceremony
more loving than was created when it was simply two people joined on a cloud darkened beach that became as bright as their
lives together when we were married. You exceeded our expectations! For that, and everything else, you will forever
be in our memories!!
Once again, our sincere thanks!
Love,
Debi & Wayne - Lithia, FL
Leslie, thank you so much for sending the pictures. They turned out great. Rissa and I can not express how pleased
we were with the wedding and your services in general. Including our children in the wedding ceremony was very special. Thank
you again for all that you did.
Rissa & Trent, Columbus, OH
Hi Leslie!
Thank you very
much for everything! What started out as a less than perfect wedding trip ended up to be a perfect wedding! The new site that
you staked out for us the morning of the wedding on July 4th proved to be PERFECT! And with the rain stopping as I stepped
out of the car, it was just as if someone was stepping in and making sure everything worked out for us! Thank you very much
for helping to make our beach wedding dream come true! I'll be sure to recommend you to anyone else I know that wants to have
a wonderful beach/sunset wedding like ours!!
Nancy & Mike, New Britain, CT
Leslie, Everything
was perfect -- the wedding arch, reception on the beach, steel drummer, flowers and barbecue! I couldn't have asked for anything
better. Johnny and I will recommend you to anyone!
Andre'a & Johnny, Long Island, NY
Leslie
and Lew,
Thank you for the surprise 15th anniversary celebration. Carla knew nothing until she saw her family by the
wedding arch decorated with flowers and surrounded by tiki torches. I have a very special wife and you did an outstanding
job helping me to show her how much I adore her.
Victor & Carla, Sarasota, FL
Leslie, thank
you so much for everything. The ceremony and reception was absolutely perfect. . . It was awesome!!!
Matt &
Rachael, Orlando, FL
Leslie, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our wedding ceremony
so lovely. It couldn't have been more perfect with the beach, the sun and the water. It was a memorable time and will never
be forgotten.
Mike & Chris, Rochester, NY
Leslie and Lew - Thanks for everything! It turned
out just beautifully and we couldn't be happier! We truly could not have done it without you. You played so many roles in
the entire ordeal - from wedding planner to counselor, and none were less than spectacular. Your flexibility and positive
attitude always calmed my nerves when decisions and life became difficult. We cannot express how thrilled we are with our
wedding. Thank you so very much. We feel tremendously indebted to you both for making our wedding so beautiful and perfect!
Adam & Sara, Gainesville, FL
Hi Leslie! The wedding could not have been more perfect! I love the
pictures and have shared them with friends and family. Thank you for making our wedding so special. The sunset was absolutely
perfect. It was hard to leave Siesta Key. Mike and I are definitely talking about staying at the same condos again. Thanks
again for all your help.
Mike & Jennifer, Huber Heights, OH
Hi Leslie,
Weddings
are incredibly stressful, but having your insight and time helped to make our plans and our day perfect. I know that
Becky and I are biased, but we think that it was the coolest wedding we have ever been to. We have nothing but great
things to say about you. Thanks again.
Andy & Becky, Miami, FL
Our wedding was a dream
come true for me. It is something that I have always dreamed of when I was a little girl and it was a day that Jerry and I
will never forget. Thank you both for making our day so memorable. The pictures turned out fantastic.
Thanks again,
Lindsay & Jerry, Detroit, MI
Hi Leslie,
May I take this opportunity to ‘thank
you’ Leslie for all your help and understanding. Knowing that I have got you US side to help and assist has really
put my mind at rest about the planning of our most important day as it would of been a complete nightmare without you.
With warm regards,
Jolie & Jamie, Kent, England
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Levine,
Thank
you both from the bottom of our hearts. You made our day more beautiful than either one of us could have imagined.
Mr. Levine, the photos you took are wonderful and I have already printed them out in doubles. Leslie, I can not begin
to express my gratitude towards you, you are a very special person. Thank you for everything you did to make our day
go so easy and wonderful. It was really a dream come true for both of us.
Love,
Mary and Kyle,
Bartow, FL
Leslie, I wanted to tell you that the wedding was absolutely as we had envisioned it would be - everything
was wonderful - from the beautiful weather that day, the great beach setting, fantastic photos, the wonderful food and the
great music!! All our guests had a fantastic time - and have since sent me little notes or e mails thanking me for the fabulous
weekend event! I could not have accomplished all of this without you and Lew - thank you from the bottom of my heart!!!
Melanie - Mother of the Bride, Dunellan, FL
Dear Leslie and Lew,
Jim and I want to thank you
both so much for all that you did to make our Wedding Day so very special. Everything turned out so beautiful.
Everyone commented how simply elegant the ceremony was and the reception. And they haven’t stop talking about
the release of the butterflies. What a special touch that was. And the pictures! Lew your a wonderful photographer.
Words cannot express how special you made Jim and I feel. Thank you so much.
Love,
Kathy & Jim
- Bradenton, FL
Lew and Leslie,
Thank you so much for your hard work! The wedding was everything
we imagined and more. Our friends thought the ceremony was just gorgeous and so well put together. We love the
photography by Lew! It really was my dream wedding. Thank you both for the wonderful people you referred us to.
You made our day everything we wanted it to be and more! We look forward to many more visits to Siesta Key!
Brian and Sara - Eden Prairie, MN
Dear Leslie,
Thank you so much for all that you and Lew did to make
my daughter’s wedding celebration so successful. Kelly and Reyer were very happy, and every guest had an absolutely
wonderful time. I enjoyed it all so much more than I had ever realized was possible!
Perhaps it was unnecessary
for me to write, but no matter how many weddings you plan -- every single one is a huge life experience for the couple and
their families. You will be remembered always, and we are so grateful to you for all that you’ve done for us.
Sue - Mother of the Bride - Venice, FL
Good Morning!
My Husband & I wanted to take this moment
to "Thank You" both!! Our Son's Wedding could not have been more beautiful!!! You calmed our nerves over the weather
conditions and you were right! It was a breath taking day, post card perfect!! Not only did we have a spectacular Sunset,
but we also had a FULL MOON right behind us, who could have asked for more!! The photo's on your website were superb! All
our friends, from near and far, are still talking about how beautiful the beach wedding turned out and how lovely our son
and his bride were on their special day! We also wanted to thank you for attending our son's wedding reception and our Sunday
Hyatt Wedding Brunch, you were both like family to us! Everyone had a great time and we are so pleased to have met you both!
Thank you Leslie for all your hard work and thank you Lew for your breath-taking beach photo's!!! You two make an awesome
team! Our thanks to you both,
Best regards,
Jack and Cheri - Parents of the Groom
The wedding vows you sent us are beautiful....and perfect! I shed tears just reading
them.
Jeni and Brad - Greenwood, IN
Thank you both ever soo much for your help and guidance throughout
the planning of our wedding..Despite being in England you made as feel completely at ease throughout the whole process, responding
to our numerous e-mails immediately with clear and concise answers. The Ceremony itself was all we had dreamt of..the co-ordination
of the wedding was second to none..May we finally wish you both all the best for the future.
With Love
Scott and Lisa - Stevenage, Hertfordshire, UK
Good Morning, Leslie --
I’m now sitting in my
office at work, tears streaming down my face. These vows you sent are beautiful!
Toby and Ed - Middlebury,
CT
Dear Leslie and Lew,
I just wanted to thank you for helping me pull off the best day of my life. I
had an incredible time and I am glad you pushed me along my nervousness. You also made some awesome recommendations.
Thanks again,
Kristen and Phillip
- Port Charlotte, FL
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| SIESTA
KEY'S AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURES | |
MONTH |
HIGH |
LOW |
GULF WATER |
RAINFALL |
SUNSET MID-MONTH |
| JANUARY |
72 |
51 |
63 |
2.6" |
5:58 |
| FEBRUARY |
74 |
57 |
64 |
1.5" |
6:22 |
| MARCH |
77 |
57 |
68 |
4.3" |
6:39 |
| APRIL |
81 |
59 |
74 |
1.0" |
7:55 |
| MAY |
87 |
68 |
78 |
2.8" |
8:12 |
| JUNE |
89 |
73 |
83 |
5.0" |
8:28 |
| JULY |
92 |
75 |
86 |
7.9" |
8:28 |
| AUGUST |
91 |
74 |
87 |
5.4" |
8:08 |
| SEPTEMBER |
89 |
73 |
85 |
7.8" |
7:35 |
| OCTOBER |
85 |
68 |
79 |
4.5" |
7:07 |
| NOVEMBER |
80 |
69 |
72 |
2.0" |
5:38 |
| DECEMBER |
73 |
59 |
67 |
1.9" |
5:37 |
| AVG.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY | High
83%
Low 58% | | PREVAILING WIND | EAST |
| ELEVATION
SEA LEVEL | TO
18 FEET |
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