A Sanctuary Wedding with Katie & Ryan

We first met katie at her parents home. Serense with lush landscape and greenery, Katie got ready in her over the shoulder, satin-like dress. To complement her dress, Katie wore her hair in a wavy bun. Katie & Ryan were married at The Sanctuary Country Club on Captiva Island. The couple enjoyed their vows on the beach front as the sun slowly approached dusk. The couple, family & friends enjoyed the rest of their night in the classy reception hall on the island.

We would like to congratulate the new couple!

Clewiston Middle Shows Their Appreciation

A couple weeks ago, Michelle Reed headed over to Clewiston to do her annual workshop with the children. In a town in need of a little pick-me-up, it seems almost inevitable that the children would do just the same for her.

"Kathy Irey delved a large stack of letters to my home this Sunday evening when she joined us for dinner," Michelle said.

Kathy Irey, an AVID teacher at Clewiston Middle, has kept close contact with Michelle through the years. Their relationship has grown; as well as this workshop.

"She and I set at my dining room table as I read through the letters. When I read one of the letters, it was so touching that the tears ran down my cheeks."

"Later that evening Trevor and I were sitting on the couch and he and I read the remaining letters. The letters are filled with love, inspiration, hope and dreams."

The letters were inspiring for Michelle. They let her know this is what she was meant to be doing.

"The CMS students are a blessing in my life and I am so thankful to have the opportunity to spend time with them each year."





















To see the story about Clewiston Middle School, please click here.

Katy & Sean Bring Chicago with Them

Katy & Sean are part of a fairytale ending. Their story began when they met in Chicago at Loyola University Chicago. Because that day has began this journey they are on, it made sense for them to incorporate the special places they went to in Chicago on their special day.

"Sean and I tried to include Chicago into the wedding as best we could," says Katy.

We first met up with Katy who was wearing a Vera Wang gown with a black waist belt. Her hair was up in a formal bun to show off her sleeveless dress. Her hair was styled by Mia Manaloto. Her natural and stunning make-up was done by Dani Taverna. James Hurd from The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples designed her bouquet and flower arrangements seen throughout the night.

Katy wore a blue sapphire ring as her something blue and something borrowed which matched the array of colors in her themed wedding.

Katy & Sean were married on the beach front of The Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples where beach-goers, family & friends watched. Their 4-year-old Chihuahua was also there as a groomsman! After the ceremony, everyone enjoyed the reception led by their rockin band, CTO High Voltage.

The reception was also special to them since Kilwins of Naples, owned by their parents, was host to an array of chocolate goodies including: rice krispie treats, marshmallows, pretzels, Ritz crackers, coconut haystacks and oreos.

"There were also hand rolled caramels," Katy adds.

We would like to congratulate the new couple, and wish them luck as Sean graduates medical school before their trip to Bora Bora!

Be sure to scroll down to read our special Thank You note from Katy & Sean!