Why Paying for a Professional Officiant Is Worth Every Penny When itcomes to planning your dream wedding, there’s a whirlwind of decisions to make—venue, photographer, attire, and everything in between. Amid the chaos, the ceremony itself can sometimes take a backseat. After all, it’s just a few words before the party starts, right? Wrong. The…
Are you considering getting married or eloping on the Gulf Coast? Need to keep the ceremony affordable? Keeping it simple and beautiful is not only doable, but you can choose from many wonderful natural settings for the wedding ceremony that are also low-cost or even FREE. The central west coast of Florida’s beaches, parks and…
8 Tips for Writing Your Own Personal Wedding Vows Writing isn’t everyone’s strong suit. Speaking in public isn’t either; but deciding to write and deliver personal vows is a good exercise for a wedding ceremony. It takes the commitment to a very intimate level and gives you the opportunity to make promises to your partner…
What Can Ruin Your Wedding Ceremony (yes – the official start of your marriage) “The wedding ceremony is a dance between the personal and the public. Don’t forget it’s about the two of you AND that you asked guests to be here to witness the momentous occasion.” – Stacy Prouty, Officiant & Non-denominational Minister Your…
Consider Eloping – Simply Sublime! By inviting those closest to you, you not only keep costs down, but you have so much flexibility and achieve what many couples want – an intimate ceremony. You have myriad options for locations and how to celebrate afterward when you choose to elope. If a celebration just for…
Consider getting your Florida marriage license by mail, especially if you are having a destination wedding here. Every couple getting married in Florida will need to have applied for and received a Florida Marriage License. This is the document your officiant will sign or notarize. To solemnize the marriage. While most couples getting married in…
Beach Weddings 101 Tropical breezes caressing your back, the sound of the waves lapping at the shore, the sweet smell of the salt air… It really can be beautiful and romantic and many couples dream of an idyllic ceremony sharing vows at the beach. Planning and luck can help you have it all! Beach Wedding Bests…
Looking for romantic, natural and affordable ceremony venues to Say “I Do”? Sarasota and Bradenton offer myriad beach, park and garden spots to make your vows. On the West Coast or SunCoast of Florida picturesque venues abound and are free or very affordable for intimate gatherings. If it’s just the two of you or you…
You’re getting married and making your wedding vows! Big step across a threshold of life. Congratulations! You and your future spouse will undoubtedly discuss whether you want to write your own vows. These are after all the promises you are making to each other, to God if you believe and maybe even to the family…
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. We hope you will remember some of the amazing moments. The only way to really do this is to choose an officiant and a planner who can help build in those breathable moments and help minimize the anxiety and increase your joy!…