The Yardy Party!

Not only does A.J.'s Island Network do weddings, we are a full blown event planning company. As a premiere party planning boutique, we cater to all types of events. From designing to food catering we are your one stop shop for event planning perfection. 

A local Anna Maria Island school teacher Phyllis Boles retirement was delayed 6 six months but the party to celebrate her wonderful career was better than ever!

Love is in the air

Adam and Katie's beach themed wedding was all about love and kisses. 

The bride knew exactly what she wanted and confirmed everything in advance to ensure it was the perfect day. It all became reality with the help of The Loft 5. Every last detail was perfection as the happy couple celebrated their love with family and friends. 

Ingredients to their perfect day:

Photographer: Brooke
Flowers : Silvia's Flower Corner
Officiant: Tristan Forgus
Cakes: A.J.Island Network Team
Dinner : Sandbar
Staging & Design: The Loft 5

All in the family

Visiting from across the pond, John and Sue had an intimate vow renewal ceremony on the beach. The couple from England, wanted to express their love and show that it's still going strong by reciting vows with one another. Followed by small dinner and red velvet cake, the couple shared their special day with their children. 

                                           

Ingredients for their perfect day:

Photographer: Jeanne @ enna/anne
Flowers: Silvia's Flower Corner
Cake: Claire
Officiant: Tristan Forgus
Food: A.J. Island Network Team
Staging/design: The Loft #5

Let's make a weekend out of it

Tony and Lauren were a wonderful couple. The whole weekend was spent celebrating their love. 

From the grooms dinner, to the day after brunch, family and friends shared in the couple's wedding weekend. 

Ingredients to their perfect day:
Photographer: Jeanne Ciasullo
Cake: Mindy
Flowers: Silvia's Flower Corner
Music: Strings attached
Food, staging and styling: AJ's Island Network

Timeless beach chic

John and Shannon's beach wedding was a dream come true. 

Before the nuptials, the couple buried a bottle of scotch hoping it would bring good weather for their big day, and it did! 

More info:

Music: Chuck from DJ Tampa Bay

Flowers: Silvia's Flower Corner

Cake: Bakery di Europe

Ceremony: Roser's Church

Photography: Kara Pennington Photography

Keep calm and carry on

After arriving in Florida for their Longboat Key wedding, Jess and Russ, from England were shocked to find that everything they had booked turned out to be nothing like they had pictured it. With the help of  A.J. and The Loft 5 team, the couple's day turned out to be picture perfect.

The bride's motto: Keep calm and carry on... so everyone did!

**Photography done by Jacquelyn Marie. 

All in the family

Located on Florida's beautiful beaches, Annah and Chad's wedding was all about family and fun.

After the nuptials, guests and the bridal party celebrated at the couple's home. Their drink of choice was the Pain Killer along with brews from Little Giant Brewing Company.

Food included a raw bar, cheese board, and local fresh fish caught by the couple and their family, with grandpa bringing in the most! All food was prepared by a private chef. Annah is a private chef herself and part of The Loft 5 family.

More Info:
Flowers: Slivia's Flower Corner
Cake: cakes by Patty
Drinks: Pain Killers made by Erika
Beer: Little Giant Brewing Company
Table setting: Family Stlye all 140 under a billow of white bistro lights
Photography: Emily Fritz

***Styling & staging: Done by A.J. & team at The Loft 5.

Adrianne and Wes' beach themed wedding

Who we are

Our loft is located in the heart of Anna Maria Island. It is a shell toss to the beach and easily accessible by car, bike foot or trolley. It serves as a refuge for creativity and continues to inspire us daily. 

Please come see for yourself, where the magic begins.