♡ You're Invited ♡

Getting Married on Saturday November 21st, 2026
in Sarasota, FL

Sarasota, Florida

Counting down to the big day

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Our first photo together
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Soon to be Mr & Mrs Salerno
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Mr. & Mrs. Salerno

♡ The Big Day ♡

November 21st, 2026

A day crafted with love — here's how it all unfolds. Full details in your formal invitation.

12:30 PM

Buses Depart Hotels

Buses depart the hotels and arrive at the church.

1:30 PM

Ceremony

Our Lady of the Angels
12905 State Road 70 E, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202

After Ceremony

Intermission

In between the ceremony and reception, please see our list of things to do in the area — or stop back at the hotel and freshen up!

Buses will depart the church and return to the hotels.

~5:30 PM

Buses to Venue

Buses depart the hotels and drop guests at the venue for cocktail hour.

6:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

Mote SEA
225 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243

Indoors. Food, drink, and aquariums will be available for all guests.

7:00 PM

Reception

Mote SEA

Introductions, first dances, dinner, dancing!

11:00 PM

Celebration Concludes

Buses depart the venue and return guests to the hotels.

* Times approximate — formal invitation to follow

♡ Our Story ♡

Engaged March 3, 2024

Pompano Beach, FL

The proposal
The Proposal 💍
Engaged!
She Said Yes! 💍
Engagement day
March 3, 2024 ♡

♡ What to Wear ♡

Dress Code

Join us in celebrating with elegant, formal attire. Think flowing dresses, soft silhouettes, and tailored suits. Long dresses, chic cocktail attire, suits, or tuxes are all welcome.

⚠ Please Note: Black Attire Is NOT Permitted ⚠

We kindly ask guests to dress in colors that reflect the romantic and celebratory feel of the day. Come dressed up and ready to celebrate with us!

♡ Getting Around ♡

Transportation

Transportation will be provided to and from both hotels to the church and venue.

♡ Accommodations ♡

Hotel Blocks

We've reserved room blocks at the two hotels below with discounted rates. Please book by October 1st to secure the group rate.

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Book Early — Hotels Fill Faster Than You Think!

Lakewood Ranch is home to Premier Sports Campus — one of the top youth sports destinations in the country, hosting 140+ team soccer tournaments, lacrosse and field events nearly every single weekend. Our wedding weekend is no exception. Families and travel teams from across the country fill every hotel within 20 miles months in advance. We cannot stress this enough: book your room as soon as possible.

★★★★

Homewood Suites by Hilton

Group rate · Cutoff Oct 1
Discounted rates with room block

Book using our group link below, or call the hotel directly and mention the Salerno Wedding.

Book Homewood Suites →
★★★★

Courtyard by Marriott

Group rate · Cutoff Oct 1
Discounted rates with room block

Book using our group link below, or call the hotel directly and mention the Salerno Wedding.

Book Courtyard Marriott →

Airbnb or VRBO are also great options!

♡ Explore ♡

Things to Do

A few of our favorite spots around Sarasota — distances are from the hotel.

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The Ringling

~9 mi from hotel

Art museum, Gilded Age bayfront mansion & the original circus collection.

Visit Site →
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Siesta Key

~14 mi from hotel

World-famous powder-white quartz sand & warm, turquoise Gulf water.

Visit Site →
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Marie Selby Gardens

~9 mi from hotel

Bayfront botanical gardens with orchids, towering banyans & a tropical conservatory.

Visit Site →
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PopStroke

~1 mi from hotel

Tiger Woods–designed mini golf with food & drinks — right by the hotel.

Visit Site →
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Waterside Place

~4 mi from hotel

Waterfront dining, shops & a lively Sunday farmers market in Lakewood Ranch.

Visit Site →

♡ Gifts ♡

Gift Registry

Your presence is the greatest gift of all. But if you'd like to celebrate us further, we've set up a few wishlists below.

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Wedding Registry

Home goods, kitchen essentials & a few things we've picked out to make our house a home.

View Registry
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House Fund

Help us turn the key to our first home together — every gift brings us a little closer.

Contribute
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Honeymoon Fund

Send us off in style — chip in toward the adventures & memories of our dream honeymoon.

Contribute