Did you know . .
That the average engagement period is sixteen months.
Ninety-one percent of all engaged couples register for bridal shower or wedding gifts.
Sixty-four percent of engaged couples live together before their marriage.
Most engagements occur during the Thanksgiving through Valentine's Day time period.
An engagement party is NOT a gift giving event.
The couple should NOT host their own engagment party, they are the "honored guests."
About Me
- Simple Seaside Ceremonies
- Get Married for $99 / Renew Your Marriage Vows for $99 The fee to officiate any type of ceremony, any day of the week is $99 The fee to officiate any type of ceremony on a holiday or holiday weekend is $99 There is a $1 per mile travel fee (one way) to any location that does not have a Venice, FL address. Yes, I will travel to Sarasota or Siesta Key or Boca Grande or Englewood or Nokomis or Osprey. There's nothing quite like getting married or renewing your wedding vows in paradise! Beach theme ceremonies, Christian Ceremonies, Interfaith Ceremonies, Non-religious Ceremonies, Romantic Ceremonies and Spiritual Ceremonies (mentions God). Yes, I have done many "short notice" ceremonies. In Florida, only ONE signature is required on the Marriage License, the officiant's signature. I have performed many "just the two of us" ceremonies.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, November 21, 2010
November 21, 2010
Attended the grand opening of THE WEDDING PLACE featuring The Perfect Dress, The Perfect Setting, and The Wedding and Event Resource Center on Thursday evening, November 18, 2010. Both Kristi Dole (of Something Blue Bridal Boutique) and Linda Shepherd (of A Victorian Bride Hair & Makeup on Location) are renting rooms there. THE WEDDING PLACE is located at 5109 South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota (which is across the street from The Landings mini mall area). You will be impressed with the facility and all of the wedding resources available! Good luck!!! And as I was leaving I met Gerald Walker and his assistant (of Sundance Catering & Events) walking through the catering area. Yummm!
Stopped in to see Dee Baker on Friday, November 19 for the grand opening of her new bakery . . DEEZINER CAKES AND PASTRIES on Tamiami Trail in Venice (near the Rattan and Wicker Furniture Store. Lots of wedding cake samples, cookies, and pastries filled the cases. Order one of Grandma Hattie's flaky crust pies at 941-716-4196. The oatmeal raisin cookie I sampled was delicious! You already know your destiny in life when you last name is BAKER! Good luck, Dee!
Stopped in to see Dee Baker on Friday, November 19 for the grand opening of her new bakery . . DEEZINER CAKES AND PASTRIES on Tamiami Trail in Venice (near the Rattan and Wicker Furniture Store. Lots of wedding cake samples, cookies, and pastries filled the cases. Order one of Grandma Hattie's flaky crust pies at 941-716-4196. The oatmeal raisin cookie I sampled was delicious! You already know your destiny in life when you last name is BAKER! Good luck, Dee!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
November 17, 2010
Attended the Wake Up Venice (FL) meeting at AMF Bowling-Venice Lanes this morning (Wednesday, November 17).
Monday, November 15, 2010
November 15, 2010
Attended the last Weddings of Venice (FL) meeting for the year 2010. The meeting took place at the lovely Venetian Golf Club on Pesaro Road on Tuesday, November 9. Our speaker was Debbi Walters of Calypso Graphics. Debbi stressed the importance of networking with our old business associates and finding new ones on a regular basis. She also encouraged us to wear some type of identification badges when we network so the new people that you meet will remember you and your company. You should always ask what your new contact does and where they work SO they will inquire about you and your business in return. Our first meeting for the year 2011 is on Tuesday, January 11.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
November 3, 2010
Question from a recent Bride and Groom . .
"Where did the phrase "Does anyone know why this man and woman cannot marry" originate? And do we have to have it in our ceremony?
In the middle ages, people rarely traveled more than fifty miles away from where they were born. So, if you were new, you could be married ten towns over and no one would know. If you never received all of your sacraments, you would not be able to wed in the church. If your Father was "a rover" you could be a brother or sister, and you would never know that, or were it to be found out that one party was conceived on the wrong side of the sheets a political alliance could be broken. In this atmosphere and time, Marriage Banns were created. They would nail the announcement up in a public placed and if ANYONE knew of ANY reason why this man and woman could not legally marry, then let them come forward and speak or never tell the couple. The practice of Marriage Banns became so successful that it was widely endorsed by all faiths, and it is still practiced in many religions today.
This question or phrase is not usually asked anymore because the process of applying for a Marriage License and showing personal identification has removed any doubts about who can legally marry.
"Where did the phrase "Does anyone know why this man and woman cannot marry" originate? And do we have to have it in our ceremony?
In the middle ages, people rarely traveled more than fifty miles away from where they were born. So, if you were new, you could be married ten towns over and no one would know. If you never received all of your sacraments, you would not be able to wed in the church. If your Father was "a rover" you could be a brother or sister, and you would never know that, or were it to be found out that one party was conceived on the wrong side of the sheets a political alliance could be broken. In this atmosphere and time, Marriage Banns were created. They would nail the announcement up in a public placed and if ANYONE knew of ANY reason why this man and woman could not legally marry, then let them come forward and speak or never tell the couple. The practice of Marriage Banns became so successful that it was widely endorsed by all faiths, and it is still practiced in many religions today.
This question or phrase is not usually asked anymore because the process of applying for a Marriage License and showing personal identification has removed any doubts about who can legally marry.
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