In 2018 156,248 couples got married in Florida – the majority were destination weddings on the beaches on the West Coast and East Coast. On the SunCoast (also referred to as the Gulf or West Central Coast), we married more than 14,000 couples in 2018. Destination weddings are extremely popular because of the beautiful weather,…
Your wedding ceremony should reflect what’s important to you and your partner – your preferences, lifestyle, values and what you hold dear. Tradition is great is that’s important to you and your loved one, but never before have there been so many options to put your personal signature on every part of the…
Yay or nay on a first look? A “first look” is when a couple sees each other on their wedding day before their wedding ceremony. It is a private moment for the couple, away from the eyes of family and friends. On your wedding day, much of what happens is public, so the “first look”…
“May I present, for the first time…” Getting married and want to change your name? Doing so may involve several steps, depending on your situation. First, you will need your certified marriage license. Your officiant will serve as the legal witness during for your wedding ceremony and the state where you marry will record the…