Kalani and Ewin's Wedding

We got married at Mattison's Riverside in Bradenton, FL. The weather was perfect. Blue skies with big white fluffy clouds. All though the temperature already was in the high eighties in the evening in May, it was still pleasant outside for our ceremony. The breeze off of the water made it cooler. I had no complaints from our guest. We had our wedding programs made out of fans and we served our guest water. I was worried of being hot myself wearing this heavy dress, but I felt comfortable with the breeze. It was a beautiful day!

I booked with the Tortuga Inn the night prior to the wedding and also the night of our wedding. We stood in the deluxe 2BDR. It was large enough for me and my girls to get ready in the day of the wedding. Alot of space! My hair and makeup lady was impressed with the hotel and is going to recommend it herself (Dena from Michelle Renee hair and Makeup, she is wonderful!)

We had our wedding ceremony outside beneath two trees (SHADE!!!) right on the Manatee River. The river is very wide and deep. The yachts come to Mattison's all the time so it is a nice tropical Floridian setting.

The food was great. Very good.
The pricing was reasonable. The staff was outstanding. They truly exceeded my expectations. We also had our rehearsal dinner here.

Our reception was held upstairs in the Riverside Ballroom. The dance floor is made out of dark wood floors. It has big windows around the room with views of the river and boats.

We enjoyed this location and we recommend it to all.
We honeymooned in Montreal, Canada.
Staying at Le Crystal Hotel.
This 5 star hotel was also wonderful. :)

Good luck and best wishes to all the happy couples!