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 St. Petersburg Beach, FL - For weddings large and small, traditional and trendy, simple or elaborate, the TradeWinds Island Resorts promise stress-free planning and sophisticated service for brides-to-be. Offering an idyllic island setting for the big day, the three side-by-side Resorts boast a dedicated and experienced staff ready to help coordinate every detail. From ministers and florists to photographers and limousines, the TradeWinds staff work to make dream weddings a reality.
Located on the island of St. Pete Beach, the romantic flagship property, TradeWinds Island Grand, showcases the best of the area's tropical scenery in a number of venues, including the Garden Courtyard Gazebo and the Island Ballroom. Couples looking for a unique getaway can cruise into the sunset sipping champagne aboard a beautiful gondola that meanders through the lush waterways of the TradeWinds Island Grand.
The TradeWinds Island Grand's neighboring property -- the TradeWinds Sirata Beach Resort -- also provides options for traditional and unique wedding services. Happy couples can wed on the beach, host a poolside cocktail party and share their first dance in a dazzling ballroom, all at one resort. The Royal Palm, popular for wedding receptions, has a magnificent panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal Waterway.
"The TradeWinds Island Resorts host more than 120 weddings annually", said Lori Runnels, catering manager, member of the Association of Bridal Consultants and columnist for WeddingChannel.com. "From gulfside ceremonies to lavish indoor affairs, we have the capabilities to cater to any bride's wants and needs". In the past, these ceremonies have included different ethnic and religious weddings, from Hawaiian to Hindu. The TradeWinds Sandpiper Hotel & Suites also hosts many Jewish ceremonies and receptions.
Set upon 35 acres of sugary white beaches, the TradeWinds Island Resorts is the largest resort complex on Florida's Gulf Coast, yet it offers three unique vacation experiences. Newlyweds can share their first days together cruising the lush waterways of the TradeWinds Island Grand, soaking in the sunset under a beach cabana at the TradeWinds Sandpiper Hotel & Suites, or parasailing along the shores at the TradeWinds Sirata Beach Resort. Other resort amenities include complete spa services, beachfront lounges and hammocks and exclusive golf privileges at one of the area's private clubs. Guests of each resort share amenities with all three properties, which are a short walking distance (or complimentary shuttle ride) from one another.
Brides selecting a wedding reception package at any of the TradeWinds Island Resorts receive a free wedding planner from the lovely Beverly Clark Collection. For reservations and information on planning a TradeWinds wedding, call (727) 562-1240, visit http://www.tradewindsresort.com, or contact a travel professional.
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Husband and wife team Paris Permenter and John Bigley have authored over 20 guidebooks and also edit the FREE Lovetripper.com, a romantic travel magazine featuring worldwide destinations. Press release is copyright 2001 to Paris Permenter and John Bigley.
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