December 31, 2016

On the last day of December these couples said, "We Do" . .

Cristine C Stefko and John K Bona

Jennifer Blackburn and Donald S Miller

and

Melanie B Scolnick and Robert M Flickinger

December 30, 2016

On the 30th day of December, Teresa M Puccio and Michael R Ott II said, "We Do".

December 29, 2016

Shannon M Easter and Nicholas R Simonson were united in matrimony on the 29th of December.

December 28, 2016

On the 28thy of December . .

Crystal A Legarda and Cory R Herdrich said, "We Do"

AND

Cynthia L Rhodes and John A Coates said, "We Do"

December 27, 2016

If you are hosting a small, family wedding or a renewal of vows during the holiday season then have the ceremony take place in front of a beautifully decorated mantel piece.

December 26, 2016

On the 26th of December, Diana M Wooster and Edward W Blantz were united in marriage.

December 21, 2016

Are you ready for engagement season?

December 19, 2016

Wondering what to give your Maid of Honor or Bridesmaids as a Thank You gift?

Now here's something that then can wear over and over again!

December 17, 2016

Betty J Kluka and Robert E McKenna Jr. were married on the 17th of December.

December 14, 2016

Mary K Zona and Richard C Hrusovsky were united in matrimony on the 14th of December.

September 13, 2016

Just having a small at-home renewal of vows or wedding during the holiday season?

Your front door should be warm and welcoming to your guests.

Your front door should set the tone of your event.

December 11, 2016

Chloe C Kolody and Casey L Wydra were united in marriage on the 11th of December.

December 10, 2016

On the 10th of December, Joana L Ong and David L Kell became Mr. and Mrs. David Lee Kell

December 9, 2016

Angela Y Groff and Justin S Williams were joined in matrimony on the 9th of December.

December 8, 2016

Marcella S Becker and Kevin P Stitzel were married on the 8th day of December.

December 7, 2016

On the 7th of December, Christine Woods and Michael Whitacre said, "We Do".

December 6, 2016

Just having a small holiday wedding?

 Here's the perfect dress for your Maid of Honor.

A gold locket will keep it simple or some rhinestone jewelry will dress it up.

December 5, 2016

Here is the perfect example of a simple holiday bouquet.

The holder is wrapped in green ribbon and only roses are used in the bouquet.

December 4, 2016

The perfect attire for your bridesmaids and groomsmen for your holiday beach wedding!

December 3, 2016

Contrary to popular belief you do not have to have a diamond ring to be "engaged".

Sometimes the lady prefers a different type of stone or a different style of ring or they decide not to have an "engagement ring" at all.

When someone says to you, "Will you marry me?" that is the proposal of marriage.
And now you are "engaged" to be married.

December 2, 2016

Are you ready for engagement season?

Traditionally, the couple's engagement  should be announced within six weeks of the proposal.

And that means, if the couple became engaged on New Year's Eve, then the announcement should be made in the newspaper or announced at a party by Valentine's Day (about six weeks afterward).

December 1, 2016

Are you getting ready for engagement season?

Tis the season for engagement ring shopping!

November 30, 2016

Lila and Jerimah McCormick renewed their vows of marriage on the 30th of November.

November 28, 2016

Rachel M Lippert and Juan S Nieves were united in matrimony on the 28th of November.

November 27, 2016

Susan McClain and Brian Bartelle were married on the 24th of November.

November 24, 2016

Kirsten M Hamilton and Gary R Caron were united in matrimony on the 24th of November.

November 23, 2016

On November 23, Lisa M Beans and Keith M Moser were united in matrimony.

November 22, 2016

On the 22nd of November, Jane Dimler and Steven A Rodgers said, "We Do".

November 21, 2016

Getting married during the holiday season?

  Just have your attendants just wear a simple black dress and a sequined scarf when they walk down the aisle.  And here's the best part, they will love you because it is something that they can wear over and over again.

November 19, 2016

Make the most of seasonal items when you decorate.  

November 18, 2016

Virginia C Peterson and Robert J Pringle Jr. said,  "We Do" on the 18th of November.

November 15, 2016

Elizabeth A Higgins and Eric J Malle were married on the 15th of November.

November 14, 2016

Ekaterina Popeskou and Jose Sanchez were united in matrimony on the 14th of November.

November 13, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom

Is it true that a boutonniere is not worn on a military uniform?

Response

That's right.

November 12, 2016

Kristen E Farmer and Howard J Brenner Jr were united in marriage on the 12th of November.

November 11, 2016

On the 11th of November, MaryKate MacFarland and Steven Bertrand were united in matrimony.

November 10, 2016

On the 10th of November, Christine LeCours and Michael Trombly said, "We Do."

November 9, 2016

Shannon Kyre and Todd Huston were united in matrimony on the 9th of November.

November 8, 2016

Elizabeth Oravecz and Anthony Cosentino said, "We Do" on the 8th of November.

November 7, 2016

If your wedding or renewal of vows is occurring during the autumn months, then you already have a color theme.  And if your event is taking place in someone's home, make sure  your guests' first impression of that event is "warm and welcoming" like the wreath on this door.

Seasonal flowers and decor are always more affordable and abundant.

November 5, 2016

On November 5, Lyndsay Rae Burr and Joan Manuel Nieves were united in matrimony.

November 4, 2016

Beverly E Beatty and Kevin S Irish said, "We Do" on the 4th of November.

November 3, 2016

Engagement season (from the middle of November to Valentine's Day) is coming soon.

Are you ready?

A couple should not announce their own engagement unless there are no alternatives.  

Traditionally, the lady's Mother and/or Father announce the engagement and if her parent(s) cannot do that, then it is acceptable for the gentleman's Mother and/or Father to announce their engagement.

And, if none of the parents are able to announce the engagement then a member of his or her family can announce the engagement.

November 2, 2016

Krista and J R Davidson renewed their wedding vows on the 2nd of November.

November 1, 2016

Tammie Cole and Steven Schnayerson were united in marriage on the 1st of November.

October 31, 2016

On the 31st of October, Peggy Sue Burus and Michael Wray Weir said, "We Do".

October 30, 2016

On the 30th of October, Rachel Brantley and Keith Lemley said, "We Do".

October 29, 2016

No matter what they tell you or what you have seen on various television shows, shopping for a bridal gown should not be a "group project".  Take one or two trusted friends or relatives, not twenty people.  The more people you take, the more opinions you get and that's leads to chaos, confusion and disappointment.

October 27, 2016

Lynette A Hendrick and Scott D Sheraw were married on the 27th of October. 

October 26, 2016

On the 26th of October, Kami K Jenkins and Christopher A Nolte said, "We Do".

October 25, 2016

Erin Dunphy and Jose Burgos were married on the 25th of October.

October 24, 2016

Laura Kilmer and Donald Hamm were united in matrimony on the 24th of October.

October 23, 2016

Amy Marie Etter and Jeff E Beitler were united in matrimony on the 23rd of October.

October 22, 2016

Shannon M Noles and Jason V McCarty were married on the 22nd of October.

October 21, 2016

Penney S Baker and Randy L Joy were united in matrimony on the 21st of October.

October 19, 2016

Jodi J Novak and John Crawford were united in matrimony on the 19th of October.

October 18, 2016

Kristine J Heverin and Glenn E Bowman Jr were united in matrimony on the 18th of October.

October 17, 2016

On the 17th day of October, Melinda S Frank and Joseph P Maxwell said, "We Do".

October 16, 2016

On the 16th of October, Mary Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Brad Haga were united in matrimony.

October 15, 2016

On October 15, Lori Ann Brown and John Michael Scott said, "We Do".

October 13, 2016

Looking for the perfect bouquet for the fall?
Dried wheat and pine cones say "autumn".

October 12, 2016

Tamara L Cooper and Steven W Waak were united in matrimony on the 12th of October.

October 11, 2016

On October 11, Amanda Johnson and Jessie Pickett said, "We Do".

October 10, 2016

On the 10th of October, Roberta Jo Bone and Roger Fishel said, "We Do".

October 9, 2016

On the 9th of October, Cari L Shellenberger and Justin M Corson said, "We Do".

October 8, 2016

Katrina W Matthew and Richard S Miller were married on the 8th of October.

October 7, 2016

Mary A Steen and Mark J Bodmann were married on the 7th of October.

October 6, 2016

Tammy A Frazer and Wayne A Willen were united in matrimony on the 6th of October.

October 5, 2016

Hanh Nguyen and Truc Ha Thi Tran were married on the 5th of October.

October 4, 2016

Jacklyn M Reiff and Robert M Plante Jr. were married on the 4th of October.

October 3, 2016

Ruthann Helm and Christopher McConnell were married on the 3rd of October.

October 2, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

Have you ever heard of a half Bride, half Groom cake being served at a wedding recepiton?

Response . .

Yes, I have. 

October 1, 2016

Sandy L Fogle and John A Hamme were united in marriage on October 1.

Mary Beth and Ronald Cuomo renewed their vows of marriage on October 1.

September 29, 2016

Vickie L Miller and David W Flickinger were united in marriage on the 29th of September.

September 28, 2016

Amy LeFever and Craig Menges were married on September 28.

September 27, 2016

Ashley N Workinger and Michael C Litz were united in matrimony on the 27th of September.

September 26, 2016

Maria Meza Montano and Keith A Reed were married on the 26th of September.

September 25, 2016

Lore Brosius and Nathan Mauger were united in matrimony on the 25th of September.

September 24, 2016

Ruth Blankenship and Mark Douglas Settle were united in matrimony on the 24th of September.

September 23, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

When should we send out our "Save The Date" postcards?

Response . .

The sooner, the better . . at least six months in advance of your wedding date.  Many people have to put in for there vacation days or time off at the beginning of the year for that year so do them and yourself a favor by sending the notices out as early as possible.  And don't forget to put "Invitation to Follow" on the card so your guests will know that this is NOT their wedding invitation.

You should also have some type of Newsletter prepared with normal weather conditions,  transportation, lodging choices and the activities planned during the wedding weekend so the Newsletter can be mailed out right after the wedding invitations.

September 22, 2016

Erica D Baker and Darren R Hershock were united in matrimony on the 22nd of September.

September 21, 2016

Nicole Holtzinger and Todd Bower were married on the 21st of September.

September 19, 2016

On the 19th of September, Tina J Franck and Nathan E Brenneman said, "We Do".

September 18, 2016

On the 18th day of September, Keriann Halfman and Kenneth Myers said, "We Do".

September 17, 2016

Alexis Gates and Joshua Edwards were married on the 17th of September.

September 16, 2016

Tonya R Diamon and Daniel H Stempfley were united in marriage on the 16th of September.

September 15, 2016

Leslie A Miller and Nicholas Donnelly were married on the 15th of September.

September 15, 2016

Kendra R Whitney and Mark L Kilgore were united in matrimony on the 15th of September.

September 14, 2016

On the 14th of September, Leslie Disney and Stephen W Furlong said, "We Do".

September 13, 2016

Tracy Smith and Charles T Kennedy IV were united in marriage on the 13th of September.

September 12, 2016

Happy E Lee and Corey A Brewster were united in matrimony on the 12th of September.

September 11, 2016

Tara Bowermaster and Richard L Halter Jr. were married on the 11th of September.

September 10, 2016

Colleen McClintock and Eric A Slane were married on the 10th of September.

September 9,. 2016

Deltah M Gautier and Isaac V Kinder III were united in matrimony on the 9th of September.

September 8, 2016

The engagement ring should be moved to the right hand before you walk down the aisle.

The wedding ring is worn closest to the heart or inside, and then the engagement ring is moved back to the left hand after the ceremony.

September 7, 2016

Sometimes the simplest decorations are the best decorations

September 6, 2016

Nancy E McFalls and Ray S Froeschle were married on the 6th day of September.

September 5, 2016

On the 5th day of September, Fiona J Keown and Casey Fortman were joined in matrimony.

September 4, 2016

Joan Werleman and James Wheeler were married on the 4th of September.

September 3, 2016

Kerri Ann Brady and Michael Leon Asmus were united in matrimony on the 3rd day of September.

September 2, 2016

Gwendolyn S Eshleman and Timothy L Dunigan were united in matrimony on the 2nd day of September.

September 1, 2016

On the first day of September, Angelia Oliver and Donald Sholly were united in marriage.

August 31, 2016

On the last day of August, Lea Bankler and Christopher Taylor said, "We Do".

August 30, 2016

Kristin M Young and William K Rice Jr were married on the 30th of August.

August 29, 2016

Before you buy "the perfect dress" for your beach casual wedding, think about where you are going and what are you doing AFTER the ceremony.  Are you going to have several photographs taken along the shoreline?  Are you going to walk hand and hand along the beach?  And are you going to a nice restaurant after the photographs are taken?  And, if so, maybe you should consider the length of your gown before you say, "Yes to the dress."

This past December a beautiful gown with a train was ruined because of  beach sand.  Why?  Because beach sand clings when it's wet.  The Bride, the Groom and about twenty of their guests were going to "a nice restaurant" after the ceremony and family photographs, and much to the Bride's dismay, a lot of the wet beach sand went to the restaurant on the train and hemline of her gown.

August 28, 2016

On the 28th of August, Diana Kaye Holmes and Duane Gray said, "We Do".

August 27, 2016

On the 27th of August, Janice L Berkheimer and Michael T Brown said, "We Do".

August 26, 2016

For years and years, the month of June was the most popular month for weddings.  And even though the month of June is still quite popular, September and October follow closely in popularity due to the weather (still warm, less humidity).

August 25, 2016

On the 25th of August, Christine Dabler and Matthew D'Imperio said, "We Do".

August 24, 2016

Dee Schaeffer and Richard Hoffmaster were married on the 24th of August.

August 23, 2016

DeAnna M Hutchinson and James R Sherman were united in matrimony on the 23th of August.

August 22, 2016

Just did a destination wedding this past weekend.  Wedding guests came from as far away as the Detroit, Michigan area to the ceremony location in Cocoa Beach, FL.  It was hot, it was humid and that's why a very brief ceremony on the beach pleased everyone.  That's the Atlantic Ocean in the background.

August 21, 2016

Maryann Murphy and Harry Cook were married on the 21st of August.

August 18, 2016

Julie A Horne and Sean M Hogan were married on the 18th day of August.

August 17, 2016

 Need a phrase to put on your invitation or ceremony program or the inside of your wedding ring?

"In Faith, Hope and Love"

August 16, 2016

Tonya L Wagner and James A Renshaw were united in marriage on the 16th of August.

August 14, 2016

Carrie A Martin and Anthony M Kauffman were married on the 14th of August.

August 13, 2016

On the 13th of August, Danielle Khanin and David E Doran were reunited in marriage.

August 12, 2016

On the 12th of August, Michelle Fletcher and Corey Robinson said, "We Do".

August 11, 2016

Shaun A Chapman and James P Callahan were married on the 11th day of August.

August 10, 2016

On the 10th of August, Kristi Niehaus and James Woods said, "We Do".

August 7, 2016

These days, the majority of Chinese weddings in Hong Kong, North America and Europe are "western in style", with brides in white gowns.  If the ceremony is a church wedding, it would likely be Protestant or Catholic.  Traditional Chinese elements that might be incorporated into the celebrations could include a multi-course oriental food themed banquet, and the bride wearing a traditional silk outfit, whether a long skirt and jacket or the form-fitting chiansam with high slits up the sides of the skirt.

August 6, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom

Question:  How do we address an invitation to a family?

Response:   Formal
                    The Smiths  OR
                    The Joseph Smith Family  OR
                    Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith and Family

                    Informal
                    The Smiths
                    Joseph, Mary and Children  OR
                    The Smiths
                    Joseph, Mary, Ellen and Ted

                    

August 5, 2016

On the 5th of August, Mayra Serrano and Michael Rich were united in matrimony.

August 2, 2016

May Hng and Richard Jones were united in matrimony on the 2nd of August.

August 1, 2016

Wondering if your ceremony space is big enough for you, the Groom, the wedding party and your guests?

You need EIGHT square feet per person, including the aisle and the actual ceremony spot.  For example, for 150 guests, including wedding party, you need a minimum of 1200 square foot space.

July 31, 2016

Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
Lots of couples contacted Simple Seaside Ceremonies in July for an Officiant
And I just want to say THANK YOU!

July 29, 2016

On the 29th of July, Sara J Sullivan and Edward W Campbell were united in marriage.

July 28, 2016

On the 28th of July, Miriam C Benitez and John E Rogers said, "We Do".

July 27, 2016

Shona M Marshall and Gary M Williamson were married on the 27th of July.

July 26, 2016

Karen Plummer and Kevin Weber were married on the 26th of July.

July 25, 2016

On the 25th of July, Jennifer F Kernodle and Eric Stroka were united in marriage.

July 24, 2016

On the 24th of July . .

Rita Vega and Dionisio Vega were united in matrimony

AND

Marlene Daniels and James Daniels were united in matrimony

July 23, 2016

On the 23rd of July, Mary Margaret Eskey and Walter Erdmanis were united in matimony.

July 22, 2016

Susan L Michael and Yuhri A Miller were united in matrimony on the 22nd of July.

July 21, 2016

On the 21st of July, Jennifer L Dell and Charles T Barr said, "We Do".

July 19, 2016

On July 19, Cheryl S Bulley and Gregory L Spragg were united in matrimony.

July 17, 2016

On the 17th of July, Emily Mitchell and Lee Rossman said, "We Do".

July 16, 2016

On the 16th of July, Michele D Farrell and Shaun S Steffy were united in marriage.

July 14, 2016

Nancy M Gravinese and Eric W Welke were united in marriage on the 14th of July.

July 13, 2016

Juanita Gagne and Gregg Juris became Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Juris on the 13th of July.

July 12, 2016

On the 12th day of July, Kimberly D Phillips and Wesley A Workman became Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Workman

July 11, 2016

On  SEVEN ELEVEN, Julie McClellan and Chad Graham were united in matrimony.

July 10, 2106

On the 10th of July, Chelsea Stoy and Matthew Rossheim said, "We Do".

July 9, 2016

Maranda Killian and Frank Kapish were united in matrimony on the 9th of July.

July 8, 2016

On the 8th day of July, Melinda R Lucas and Michael N Cerifko were united in matrimony.

July 7, 2016

On the 7th of July, Gwen L Hickman and Jeffrey M Hunt said, "We Do".

July 6, 2016

On the 6th of July, Debra Mann and Troy Schaefer were united in matrimony.

July 5, 2016

On July 5, Debbie Kogovsek and Ravi Perisastry became Mr. and Mrs. Perisastry

July 4, 2016

Stacy M Snelbaker and Harry E Davis were married on the 4th of July.

July 3, 2016

On the 3rd of July, Nancy J Massucci and Robert E Bridges were united in marriage.

July 2, 2016

Lee Ann Davis and Brian E Fults were united in marriage on the 2nd of July.

July 1, 2016

On the 1st day of July, Christine L Richter and William F Condy were united in marriage.

Jue 30, 2016

Kristal F Leicht and Scott E Plummer were married on the 30th of June.

June 29, 2016

Melissa M Hight and David W Knowles were united in marriage on the 29th of June.

June 28, 2016

Carol M Kozak and Craig M Walters became Husband and Wife on the 28th of June.

June 27, 2016

On the 27th of June, Florence E Lowe married Adryan D Blantz.

June 26, 2016

Kathryn Y Singley and Andrew Martin Sr were married on the 26th of June.

June 25, 2016

Maritza C Correa and Kenneth P DeLamarter were united in matrimony on the 25th of June.

June 24, 2016

On the 24th of June, Sara Lee Morris and Edward Scott Morris renewed their wedding vows on their 10th Wedding Anniversary

AND

Mirinda Ann Roberts and Jeremy Michael Roberts renewed their wedding vows on their 10th Wedding Anniversary.

June 23, 2016

Jennifer A Beardsley and Robert B Moore were married on the 23rd of June.

June 22, 2016

Katie Mackin and Gene Morales were united in matrimony on June 22.

June 21, 2016

Amy Austin and Manuel Fernandez were married on the 21st of June.

June 20, 2016

On the 20th of June, Elizabeth M Brownold and Jason Moretz  were united in matrimony.

June 19, 2016

On the 19th of June, Laurie A Sweney and Scott E Witmer were united in marriage.

June 18, 2016

On the 18th day of June, Jennifer M Hancock and Shawn S Sealer became Mr. and Mrs. Shawn S Sealer.

June 16, 2016

On the 16th day of June, Ashley M Stiles and Jason T Kozlowski were united in matrimony.

June 15, 2016

Just a great big THANK YOU to all of the people who came to the June 12, 2016 Weddings of Venice Bridal Show at Plantation Golf & Country Club.

Here's the Simple Seaside Ceremonies table display . .

June 14, 2016

Jennifer Stitzel and James A Martin were married on the 14th of June.

June 13, 2016

To all of those couples who visited the Weddings of Venice Bridal Show on Sunday, June 12, 2016 may I just say, "THANKS for coming!"

June 11, 2016

On the 11th of June, Deborah J Price and Gary A Lockwood were united in matrimony.

June 10, 2016

Whitney E Slusser and Camrin D Krzykowski were married on the 10th of June.

June 9, 2016

On the 9th of June, Melissa L Graybill and Adam R Barone were united in matirmony.

June 8, 2016

For your information . .

Thinking about saying "We Do" on a cruise?

The Captain is permitted to officiate on Celebrity Cruises, Princess Cruises and Cunard Cruises.  First of all, and most importantly, for the ceremony to be "legal" you have to be "on land" because a Marriage License will ask for the ceremony location, and "the sea" or "the ocean" cannot be used as the location.  So. it's very possible your ceremony will have to take place on the dock before the ship leaves.

June 7, 2016

On the 7th of June, Emily Salisbury and Franco Primavesi were united in matrimony.

June 6, 2016

On the 6th of June, Stacy Elrod and Jessie Stauffer were united in marriage.

June 5,2016

On the 5th of June, Carmen M Acevedo and Jose A Rivera said, "We Do".

June 4, 2016

Amber M Kelly and Gary C Westra were united in matrimony on the 4th of June.

June 3, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

What states have the shortest waiting time for a Marriage License to become valid?

Response . .

Delaware . . Illinois . . South Carolina have a ONE day waiting period.  The three day waiting period is waived in Florida IF the Bride and Groom hold an out-of-state driver's license.  And that's why Florida is a very popular place for weddingmoons!

June 2, 2016

On the 2nd day of June, Elizabeth D Binkley and Alan Fertko were united in marriage.

June 1. 2016

On the first day of June, Meredith R Groff and Michael L Ely became Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ely

May 31, 2016

Maxine Barritt Park is one of the most popular ceremony and reception sites in Venice.  You can get married on the adjacent beach, Brohard Beach, and then you have your reception in the round pavilion or you can have both your ceremony and reception in the round pavilion.

If you wish to have your event at the Maxine Barritt Park, call 941-861-5000 or 941-650-1615 for rental fees.  Rental office hours are:  Monday through Friday, 8AM - 430PM.

May 30, 2016

On the 30th of May, Colleen E Glynn and Arthur M Filson Jr were united in marriage.

May 29, 2016

On the 29th of May, Jennifer L Leakakos and Jeffrey E Logan were united in matrimony.

May 28, 2016

Patricia Baltzley and Joseph Deveney were married on May 28.

May 27, 2016

Sheila Buffington and Shannon Hertzog were married on the 27th of May.

May 26, 2016

Tara Leo and Caleb Auchey were united in marriage on the 26th of May.

May 25, 2016

Michelle Randacciu and Shannon Carpenter were united in matrimony on the 25th of May.

May 24, 2016

Marisa E Kosto and Adam L Burns were united in matrimony on the 24th of May.

May 23, 2016

Brandy L Corbin and Michael C McHenry said, "We Do" on the 23rd of May.

May 22, 2016

April Botterbusch and Gregory Spatz were married on the 22nd of May.

May 21, 2016

Kathryn A Scott and John D Himelright were united in matrimony on the 21st of May.

May 20, 2016

Angela B Long and Shane Eisenberger were united in matrimony on the 20th of May.

May 18, 2016

Dawn M Jones and Edwin L Morris were married on the 18th of May.

May 17, 2016

Robin DeMaio and Rocco Colauto were married on the 17th of May.

May 16, 2016

On the 16th of May, Diane B Dale and David M Goodwyn Jr said, "We Do".

May 14, 2016

Lynne M Theurer and Christopher D McGovern were united in matrimony on the 14th of May.

May 13, 2016

Briana M Batezel and Herbert J Moyer Jr. were united in matrimony on the 13th of May.

May 12, 2016

On the 12 of May, Keri A Ulmer and Jeffrey A Perchik became Husband and Wife.

May 10, 2016

On the 10th day of May, Linda M O'Callaghan and Robert R Riches were united in marriage.

May 8, 2016

Ginger J Simmons and Edward R Dithrich III were married on the 8th of May.

May 7, 2016

On the 7th day of May, Sally Wohlford and Brian Parrish said, "We Do".

May 3, 2016

On the 3rd day of May, Donna M Spirit and Edward J Yakacki Jr. were united in matrimony.

May 4, 2016

On the 4th day of May, Tara Beam and Robert McMonigal Jr. were united in matrimony.

May 2, 2016

Julie A Genzale and Ralph Bartolomeo Jr. were married on the 2nd day of May.

May 1, 2016

The selection of your wedding invitation should not be taken lightly.  Why?  Because it is your guests' first image of your upcoming wedding and reception.  And when they see sloppy or poorly prepared pieces of social correspondence or misspellings in the text, it is a "red flag" that the event will also be substandard or a disappointment.

On more than one occasion, I have seen wedding invitations that had the wrong address on it or the wrong name of the banquet room on it plus misspellings.  I have even seen wedding invitations that had cross outs over the printed text.

April 30, 2016

On the 30th of April, 2016, Joy Hardacre and Robert Kiersztyn said, "We Do".

April 29, 2016

"A woman who is loved always has success"

Vicki Baum, Austrian Novelist

April 28, 2016

Heather Goughnour and Mehmet Odkan were married on the 28th of April.

April 27, 2016

Today's Bride, wanting to avoid the "all white tradition" has a surprising variety of options, from subtle to sensational.  Here's one option  . . .

A Jacket.  Two piece bridal ensembles consisting of a gown and a jacket are very popular because they solve a lot of problems.  This combination works well for a Bride who wants a bare-shouldered look for the reception, but wants to be covered up for the ceremony; if she's having a winter wedding and simply needs the extra warmth; or if she wants a cover-up for a summer garden wedding when a cool evening is possible.  Having the jacket in a color or a print puts a new spin on the gown and jacket look.

April 26, 2016

Joyce A Care and Douglas A Snader Sr were married on the 26th of April.

April 25, 2016

Barbara L Keith and Charles W Miller III were united in matrimony on the 25th of April.

April 24, 2016

On the 24th of April, Lori Gentzler and William C Behler Sr were united in marriage.

April 22, 2016

Nicole Howard and Steve Bales were united in matrimony on the 22nd of April.

April 21, 2016

On the 21st of April, Jennifer L Gould and Craig M Phelps were united in matrimony.

April 20, 2016

On the 20th of April, Patricia Boston and Steven Vest said, "We Do".

April 19, 2016

A new day . .
A new life . .
Together . .

April 18, 2016

Amy Miller and Andrew Siegel were married on the 18th of April.

April 16, 2016

Did you know that more than 1/3 (33%) of recent marriage in the US started with an online dating relationship?

Hip Hip Hooray for EHarmony.com and all the other matchmaking sites!

April 15, 2016

On the 15th of April, Sharon Adams and Donald Feltenberger were united in matrimony.

April 14, 2016

Before you create a "wedding day budget" you should know what to include in that budget because many couples tend to forget some items . .

Invitations / Thank You Notes / Postage

The Officiant's Fees

The Ceremony Site Fee or Rental

Wedding Day Attire for Both the Bride and the Groom

Flowers for the Ceremony Site and Reception Venue

A Photographer and/or Videographer

A Caterer

A Bartender and Alcoholic Beverages

Gifts for the Parents and Bridal Party Members

Wedding Planner or Wedding Day Coordinator

Table Favors

Decorative Items

Band and/or Disc Jockey and/or Entertainment for the Ceremony Site and Reception Venue

Tips / Gratuities

April 13, 2016

One of the FIRST steps in planning your wedding is to write down your guest list.  And that's because your most variable expense will be the cost of providing your guests with food and beverages.

There is a huge $$$ difference between inviting fifty guests and one hundred guests and there is also a huge difference between inviting one hundred guests and two hundred guests.  So, I suggest deciding on the number of guests you want to invite and then determine what guests will realistically come to the wedding.

April 12, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

Can we bring our Marriage License from our home state to Florida?

Response . .

Yes, you can bring it to Florida but it will NOT be honored.  If you wish to get married in Florida then you must obtain a Marriage License in the State of Florida.  An officiant cannot and will not sign a Marriage License from another state.

April 11, 2016

Approximately one third of all weddings in the US today form stepfamilies representing roughly half of all children under 18 years old.

April 10, 2016

Forty percent of all NEW marriages, representing more than 800,000 marriages annually, are remarriages.

April 9, 2016

American marry, divorce and cohabit MORE than any other Western society.  They also start and end relationships more quickly.

April 8, 2016

On the 8th day of April, Abigail Vella and Charles Bowens were united in matrimony.

April 7, 2016

According to Clergy Services, Inc there are over 2 million new marriages in the US every year.

WOW!  That's a lot of "I Dos"

April 5, 2016

On the 5th of April, Lori Kocienda and Sid Phongsarat were united in matrimony.

April 4, 2016

Jenny Mejia-Zamora and Daniel Elefanti were married on the 4th of April.

April 3, 2016

Christine M Urbina and Michael L Wakefield were married on the 3rd of April.

April 2, 2016

On the 2nd of April, Michelle Fudala and Donald Carroll III said, " We Do".

April 1, 2016

Wearing an all-white ensemble is a relatively recent trend attributed to Queen Victoria, who wore a white gown trimmed with orange blossoms.

Her daughters followed in her footsteps, wearing all-white ensembles that came to simultaneously evoke simplicity and luxury.  This look was abandoned during the Second World War, when brides simply wore their best outfit.

The all-white look came back quickly after the war and has been the strongest influence in bridal fashion ever since.

March 31, 2016

Mark your calendars for TWO upcoming Bridal Shows

Sunday, April 10, 2016
Nuovo Bride's Bridal Expo
Bradenton Convention Center
Noon - 4PM

Sunday, April 17, 2016
SW Florida Wedding & Event Expo
Charlotte Harbor Event & Conference Center, Punta Gorda
Noon - 4PM

March 30, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

Will I need to know the date of my divorce when I get my Marriage License?

Response . .

Yes, you will.  The Marriage License application will ask you if you have been married previously.  The application will also ask you what number marriage is this, how did the marriage end (death, divorce or annulment) and the date of your divorce (month, day and year).

If you do know know the date of your divorce, you can get obtain that information from
www.vitalrecords.us.com/divorce-records.html

I strongly suggest getting a paper copy of this information and putting this information with your other "important" papers.

March 28, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

Are we supposed to send a wedding invitation to our parents?  To our bridesmaids and groomsmen?

Response . .

YES, you are supposed to send an invitation to all of those people.

March 27, 2016

As our marriage brings new meaning to love,

so our love

brings new meaning to life.

March 26, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom

We were just offered a significant savings at a resort on a "three day holiday weekend deal" if we have the  ceremony and reception on a Sunday rather than Saturday.    Should we accept this deal?

Response . .

You, the Bride and Groom, will probably save some money BUT your overnight guests won't.  Most resorts have a mandatory "two night stay" on three day holiday weekends.  I suggest investigating the overnight rates of other close-by hotels and motels for that three day holiday before you sign a wedding day contract.

March 25, 2016

Whether it be a contract with a caterer or a videographer or a florist or a guitaris or any other type of wedding vendor, DON'T sign a contract or an agreement that is too vague.  Specific details and information should be stated such as starting time, ending time, the payment terms, the over time charges and what service is being made.

And never sign a contract that has wrong or incorrect information on it. 

March 23, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom

Is it OK to just serve one bottle of wine on the dinner table rather than two?

Response . .

Champagne is a versatile beverage.   It's perfect to serve at a wedding when dishes of all flavors are being tasted.  Because the taste of champagne is "clean" and ""fresh", it is the one beverage that can accommodate the various foods that will be served at a dinner or wedding reception.

And, yes, there are many bottles of champagne that cost less than $20 per bottle.

March 22, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

Can a notary public just sign our marriage license with conducting a ceremony?

Response . .

NO NO NO . . When a member of the clergy or a notary public or a court appointed clerk signs a Marriage License they are certifying that they conducted a marriage ceremony.  When a couple asks someone to "just sign" their Marriage License they are asking that person to do something  inappropriate and unethical.

March 21, 2016

On the 21st of March, Faye M Mallardi and Richard L Cameron were united in matrimony.

March 20, 2016

Don't create a wedding for others at the expense of your wishes.  Focus on the kind of celebration you want, not the one other people expect you have.

In other words, if you are NOT the type of person to wear a ball gown and full length lace veil then DON'T BUY ONE just to please your Mother or Grandmother.  Your wedding gown should make you happy!

March 19, 2016

Classic Creations Diamonds and Gold is holding a "Marriage March Madness

 promotion at their jewelry store in Venice, FL.

 Lots of bling for your favorite person!

A diamond is everybody's best friend!

March 18, 2016

On the 18th of March, Tinamarie G Bowlin and Linzy R Norris were united in matrimony.

March 17, 2016

An Irish lad, Kevin Kearns, and an Irish lassie, Robin Connolly, were married on March 17, St. Patrick's Day.

March 15, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

What is a "Reaffirmation" ?

Response . .

When a couple is married in a civil ceremony they seek  to have a religious blessing of their marriage at a later date.   A reaffirmation is NOT a wedding ceremony, just a blessing.  The guest list is usually limited to immediate family members and a few close friends.  A meal or some type of celebration usually follows the reaffirmation.  Guests are usually invited by word of mouth or by printed or handwritten invitation.

March 14, 2016

In English tradition, Wednesday is considered "the best day" to marry, 

although Monday is for wealth and Tuesday is for health.

March 13, 2016

I believe . . 

That either you control your attitude or it controls you.

And this applies to Brides and Grooms.

 How do they treat their parents?

How do they treat the people in their wedding party?

How do their treat their family members?

How do they treat their vendors and service personnel?

March 12, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

We only have one theme color for our wedding.  We are having a Sand Ceremony.  What should be use as the second color?

Response . .
Fairy Dust!  And where do you find Fairy Dust?  At Save-On-Crafts.com.  It's a white sand that sparkles!

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/unity-sand.html

March 10, 2016

On March 10, Marcine Young and Brad Plant were united in matrimony.

March 9, 2016

Sandra Boslee and Alan Pototsky were united in marriage on the 9th day of March.

March 8, 2016

On the 8th day of March, Laura C Smith and Guido Traverso said, "We Do".

March 7, 2016

Looking for a wedding theme color?  A great place to look for inspiration or checking to see what color blends or contrasts with other colors is clothing magazines.  I always recommend using a second and third color as your theme colors.

March 6, 2016

For Your Information . .

You should not have a punch and wedding cake reception at Noon or at 5PM or 6PM.  Your wedding guests are expecting lunch at Noon and dinner at 5 or 6PM.

I once knew of a Bride who got married in one state and then asked her guests to pay a toll to go over a bridge to another state to her wedding reception.  The ceremony took place at 3PM, the wedding reception started at 5PM.  Cookies, wedding cake and iced tea were served.  The guests were expecting dinner.

March 4, 2016

Question from a Bride and Groom . .

What is a consumption bar?  And is it a good idea?

Response:  With this type of bar, you are only billed for the alcohol consumed by your guests.  It's only a good idea when your guests drink a low cost beverage like beer. 

March 3, 2016

On March 3, Maria Conti and Christopher A Koval said, "We Do".

March 1, 2016

On the first day of March, JoEllen Dangel and Joseph Weaver said, "We Do".

February 29, 2016

It's Sadie Hawkins Day!

On February 29, Leah P Young and Joseph G Nadu Jr were united in matrimony.

February 28, 2016

On the 28th of February, BobbieSue H Krol and Scott D Patrick were united in marriage.

February 27, 2016

On the 27th of February, Julie Diane Creasap and Richard John Lesnansky were united in matrimony.

February 26, 2016

If you ceremony is taking place "on the beach" make sure your wedding guests know that by either making a notation on the bottom of the invitation or stating that information in a wedding newsletter or by word of mouth.  Just recently, I performed a ceremony on the beach, I was truly amazed how many ladies were wearing high heels when they got out of their cars and headed to the ceremony site.
It was very obvious by some of the comments that I heard, that a "beach ceremony" was a surprise to the wedding guests.  I also suggest providing some flip flops for your guests plus a walkway in the sandy area.