Angela M. Newell

Weddings, birthdays, baby and bridal showers, company parties, yacht charters, corporate retreats, holiday parties….I’ve planned them all!

After graduating from The University of South Florida, my dream of planning parties professionally became a reality. I began working for Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay. I was a Special Events Coordinator where I coordinated and planned everything from weddings and company parties to film shoots. I grew personally and professionally during this time and learned a tremendous amount about what it takes to plan a perfect event.

Two years later, I became the Marketing Director for a yacht charter company. Guests could charter our yacht and host any type of celebration in which I would coordinate their food and beverage, entertainment, decor and more.

I always knew being an event planner was where my road in life was going to take me. In June of 2006, I planned and coordinated my dream wedding….a destination wedding on the Island of the Grand Caymans with a nautical themed reception held in my hometown of Lakeland upon our return. As I continued to follow my dreams, Sunshine Celebrations was created in hopes to help my clients follow theirs. From intimate to extravagant, my experience and creativity will take you from the beginning to end of your very special event.

A very special Thank you to Missy Martin at Busch Gardens for teaching me everything I know about planning the perfect party, to my wonderful husband for letting me follow my dreams and to my son, Evan and stepson, Austin for bringing so much joy to my life. Every day of my life is a “special event” because of you!

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Dee A. Newell

I graduated from the University of South Florida in 2001 with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management. My professional career has been spent working in Human Resources at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. I have a strong background in HR employee relations, recruiting and employment. I also had the opportunity to coordinate events for LRMC, such as, banquets and employee of the month celebrations.

I was able to enjoy my own wedding in 2005. My husband, Steve, and I were married at the historic Polk Theatre in downtown Lakeland and was truly a dream wedding!

I am thrilled to be part of Cypress Gardens Weddings. Getting married under the historic white gazebo in the beautiful botanical gardens will be a one of a kind experience for our clients.

I am delighted to be partners with Angela and a part of Sunshine Celebrations. I feel that we can help you achieve your vision of the perfect party!

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