10/26/2024
“My bridal shopping experience was nothing like I had pictured it would be. Store after store, dress after dress and nothing. I would see all of the girls having their “yes to the dress” moments all around me and I started to think that may just not ever be me. From Miami to Tampa, I searched. Dresses were all starting to blur together and something that was supposed to be fun and exciting was quickly turning to disappointment and exhaustion. It wasn’t until my last appointment, 6 shops later and around 5pm, that things changed. I walked in to Calvet Couture Sarasota with little to no expectations. I proceed the way I always had - photo inspo, my non-negotiables, what I liked and didn’t like. Erica began to pull dresses. Just as I was about try on, she presented me with a dress that could not be more opposite of what I was looking for. After some convincing, I caved and offered to try it on to humor her. Sure enough, I walked out in a gown that I would never have pulled for myself, with tears in my eyes. How could a dress so different from what I envisioned for myself, so different than what I always thought I would wear, be the one? But it was! The Newport gown by not only made me feel like a beautifully confident bride, but also like me.” - Word from our bride Kayla
Gown: Newport by
Bridal Store - Calvet Couture
Photography & Videography - The Cardonas
Wedding Planner - Bettina of Busy Bee’s Events
Florals - Petal Production
Makeup - Selena of I Do Bridal Glam
Hair - Victoria of Marz
Venue - PGA National Resort