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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.

Friday, February 28, 2014

February 28, 2014

On the 28th day of February, Angela S Hubler and Aaron A Stephens said, "We do."

Thursday, February 27, 2014

February 27, 2014

Looking for a cute and clever way to ask your friend(s) to be in your wedding party?

The artisan Allie Ruth creates hand-stamped vintage handkerchiefs that say "Will You Be My Bridesmaid" and "Will You Be My Maid of Honor."  Allie Ruth can be contacted via ETSY.com.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

February 26, 2014

Whether you have host an engagement party or a bridal shower or a ceremony or a reception at your home, that home should be "warm and welcoming" to your guests.


Tuesday, February 25, 2014

February 25, 2014

Looking for a cute wedding cake topper?

Contact the artisan "Better Off Wed" via ETSY.com.

Just some of the cake topper examples are . .

Sweet Love

Best Day Ever

Happily Ever After


Monday, February 24, 2014

February 24, 2014

Get married in your bare feet!

Renew your wedding vows at sunset!

Siesta Key is just one of the many reasons why you should get married or
 renew your marriage vows in Sarasota County!




Sunday, February 23, 2014

February 23, 2014

Never underestimate the power of saying "Thank You for the Wedding Gift" on nice looking notepaper.


Friday, February 21, 2014

February 21, 2014

When someone asks you what would you like or what do you need as a bridal shower or wedding gift, tell them personal stationery.  Getting married means growing up, and grown-ups (also known as mature adults) should have their own stationery.  Do not hesitate to ask for it and do not hesitate to use it.


Thursday, February 20, 2014

February 20, 2014

Question from a Bride and Groom . 

How much space do we need for a cocktail reception?

Response . .

If you want to include a dance floor than you will need 10 square feet per person.  If you are having food stations then you will about 13 square feet per person.  It's just as bad to have too much space as not enough.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

February 19, 2014

On February 19, Amy J Neuin and Richard L Goss Jr became Mr. and Mrs. Richard L Goss Jr.


Tuesday, February 18, 2014

February 18, 2014

Need "something blue" for a bridal shower or your honeymoon?

This embellished cotton nightgown and robe can be

 purchased through ExpressionsCatalog.com or call 1-800-388-2699.
 
Items EE2-116 (nightgown) and EE2-115 (robe)

Monday, February 17, 2014

February 17, 2014

If someone takes the time to put cash in a card or write you a check or purchase you a nice gift then you need to say, "Thank You.".  Here's a nice way to say, "Thank You."

Postcards can be ordered via http://www.AmazingMail.com

Sunday, February 16, 2014

February 16, 2014

On the 16th day of February, Chris A Weaver and Robert H Mack were joined in matrimony.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

February 15, 2014

On the 15th day of February, Lisa and James Kamp renewed their marriage vows.


Friday, February 14, 2014

February 14, 2014

On Valentine's Day the following couples said, "I do."

Amy K Knox and Kenneth R Smith

Colleen M Nash and Daniel Levitan

Aimee T LePri and Paul C Katherman Jr.



Thursday, February 13, 2014

February 13, 2014

Love changes everything, hands and faces, earth and sky
Love changes everything, how you live and how you die.
Love can make the summer fly or a night seem like a lifetime.
Yes, love changes everything; now I tremble at your name.
Nothing in the world will ever be the same.


Wednesday, February 12, 2014

February 12, 2014

I believe that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

Monday, February 10, 2014

February 10, 2014

Karen McGee and James Seldomridge  were married on the 10th day of February.

Sunday, February 9, 2014

February 9, 2014

You still have time to make weekend reservations for Valentine's Day weekend . .

According to Trip Advisor, here's  the "Top 10 Hotels for Romance in the United States"

Koa Kea Hotel and Resort, Poipu, Hawaii

Starfish Manor Oceanfront Hotel, Lincoln City, Oregon

Inn of the Dove, Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Spindrift Inn, Monterey, California

St. Regis Princeville Resort, Princeville, Hawaii

Ocean Lodge, Saint Simons Island, Georgia

Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Little Torch Key, Florida

Queen of Hearts Resort, Palm Springs, California

Farmhouse Inn and Restaurant, Forestville, California

Castle Hill Inn, Newport, Rhode Island


Saturday, February 8, 2014

February 8, 2014

On the 8th day of February, Lori Ann Reisinger and Scott W Clouser said, "We do."

Friday, February 7, 2014

February 7, 2014



Whether you are having your wedding stationery penned by a calligrapher or you are addressing the envelopes yourself on your home computer, if the Post Office personnel or the scanning equipment can't read the street address and/or the zip code that envelope is going NO WHERE.

Mailing addresses should be "easy to read."

Thursday, February 6, 2014

February 6, 2014

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

How do we avoid crushing the bow on our wedding invitation when it is mailed?

Response . .

Some of the custom invitations use a protective mailing box rather than an envelope so the bow is not smashed.  In all honesty, if you are using an envelope then your bow will probably be smashed and/or flattened.


Wednesday, February 5, 2014

February 5, 2014

I believe . .

That you can keep going long after you think you can't!

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

February 4, 2014



If you you are having appetizers before dinner keep the food items to 3 - 5 pieces person. 
An appetizer should be "just  a little something" to go with a beverage.
If possible, the appetizer should be kept to one or two bites.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

February 2, 2014

On the second day of February, Ewelina K Golabek and Justo Zurita became Husband and Wife.

Saturday, February 1, 2014

February 1, 2014

Valentine's Day is Friday, February 14, are you ready?