January 31, 2016

Did you just get engaged?

The average engagement period is about one year.  For couples who have 'long engagements" your venue and vendor choices are greater and more analytical.  You have time to "shop around".  I know of a couple who visited over twenty venues and none of them met the engaged couple's criteria.  So, what did they do?  The Bride's Mother's friend offered her backyard which was along an inland waterway as the ceremony and reception location.  The couple saved hundreds on venue fees.

January 30, 2016

Are you thinking about getting married on Valentine's Days weekend?

Would you like to renew your wedding vows on Valentine's Day weekend?

Valentine's Day weekend is February 12 - 13 - 14 - 15

Please consider using Simple Seaside Ceremonies 

in Venice, FL as your ceremony officiant

January 29, 2016

  Love is in the air!

Did you just get engaged?

For those couples who want to get married  in less than six months from their engagement date, your time to "shop around" for vendors and venues is limited.

So, if you find some thing or someone that fits into your budget and scheduled date, sign on the dotted line and move on to the next thing on your "to do" list.

I once helped a couple plan their whole wedding and reception on a Wednesday morning for a wedding that following Saturday.  Yes, the Groom's house was filled with fifty friends and relatives at 1PM three days later.  And how did that happen?  One of the local grocery stores provided "in house" catering and a local bakery provided a two tier cake.

Need a wedding ceremony officiant?

Please consider contacting Simple Seaside Ceremonies in Venice, FL

January 28, 2016

Did you just get engaged?

According to Wedding Wire's "WedInSights", 29% of couples have an engagement length

 of less than nine months and 33% of couples are engaged for over sixteen months.

I know of a couple who got engaged on a Tuesday evening and got married

 on the Saturday evening of that same week.  They decided not to wait.

I know of a couple who have been engaged for over ten years.  In that ten year period, they have traveled extensively and purchased two homes.  They have never set a wedding date.

 

 

January 26, 2016

Did you just get engaged?

Did you know that almost 50% of all proposals or engagements occur 

between Thanksgiving and Valentine's Day?

Need a wedding ceremony officiant?

Please consider contacting Simple Seaside Ceremonies in Venice, FL

Choice of ceremonies:  Beach theme, Christian, Interfaith, Non-religious, Romantic and Spiritual

January 25, 2016

Did you just get engaged?

Thinking about getting married on Valentine's Day weekend?

Have fun with your red and pink theme!

Do you need a wedding ceremony officiant?

Please consider using Simple Seaside Ceremonies in Venice, Florida

January 24, 2016

Thinking about getting married on Valentine's Day weekend?

Lots of great ideas!

Lots of pink and red!

Need a wedding ceremony officiant?

Contact Simple Seaside Ceremonies in Venice, Florida

This year Valentine's Day is a long weekend,

February 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 

So, have your weddingmoon in Sarasota County, Florida

January 23, 2016

Are you having a Valentine's Day wedding?

Have fun with your theme!

Make you own invitations!

Make your color theme red and pink!

Ask your guests to wear red and/or pink!

January 22, 2016

On the 22nd of January, Kelly Densel and Tom Ohm were united in matrimony.

January 21, 2016

Looking for the perfect accessory for your winter wedding gown?

This Sparkling Snowflake Pendant can be ordered via PotpourriGift.com or 

by calling 1-800-388-7798

http://www.PotpourriGift.com 

What a great way to accessorize your bridal gown

 or your attendant's gowns.  Better yet, all of the gowns!

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  Cubic Zirconia Snowflake Pendant

Beaded chain, 16" long with 3" extender

January 20, 2016

Did you just get engaged?

Then one of the first things that you should do is create or purchase some type of planning book or filing system for all of your dreams . . wants . . needs . . and ideas.

In other words, get your self organized.

Need a wedding ceremony officiant?

Contact Avis at Simple Seaside Ceremonies, Venice, FL

January 19, 2016

Did you just get engaged?

If there are no plans to have a formal or an informal engagement party or dinner then you should send out some type of printed announcement to your friends and/or family members PLUS an announcement in your hometown newspaper.  And, if your fiance' lives in another city or state, then an engagement announcement should be placed in his hometown newspaper also.

Want to get married on Valentine's Day weekend in paradise?

Contact Simple Seaside Ceremonies

Venice, FL

January 16, 2016

Did you just get engaged?

Are you dreaming of a Valentine's Day weekend wedding?

I can help you!

Simple Seaside Ceremonies, Venice, FL

Ceremony Officiant and Ordained Minister

January 15, 2016

On the 15th of January, Jennifer D Walker and Andrew T Tuchscherer were united in matrimony.

January 13, 2016

Jennifer A Heinley and Franklin B Davis were married on January 13.

January 11, 2016

On the 11th day of January, Rizalina G Calip and James G Bushong were united in marriage.

January 10, 2016

Are you dreaming of a Valentine's Day wedding?

Whether you are the Bride or the Maid of Honor or one of the guests,

 here's the perfect dress for a wedding on Valentine's Day weekend!

January 9, 2016

Did you just get engaged?

After you have formally announced your engagement, the very first thing that you should do as a couple is decide . . .  when, where and how you want to get married.

When?  In 2016?  Or wait at least a year?

I know of one couple who got engaged on a Tuesday evening 

and said,  "We Do" on Saturday evening.

Where?  A traditional "hometown" setting?  Or a destination wedding?

How?  Formally?  Semi-formally?  Or flip flops and sandals on the beach?

January 8, 2016

Did you just get engaged?

If you plan to formally announce your engagement it should be done within six weeks of the proposal.  The couple should NOT host their own engagement party or dinner unless there are no other alternatives.  The couple are THE HONORED GUESTS not the host and hostess.

If the Bride's parents are not able to host the party or dinner then it is acceptable and appropriate for the Groom's parents or a member of  the Groom's family to host the dinner or party.

The dinner or party can be as formal as a five course dinner at a hotel for just the immediate family members OR as simple as a Sunday afternoon open house with punch and cookies for friends, neighbors, co-workers and family members.

January 7, 2016

On the 7th day of January, Michele Frederick and Brian Houser were joined in matrimony.

January 6, 2016

On the 6th day of the first month, Terry Levy and Hector Melendez said, "We Do".

January 5, 2016

Did you just get engaged?

If you do not plan to have an engagement party or dinner than you should send out
 engagement announcements.

Do you have to send out printed announcements?

No, handwritten announcements are satisfactory.

Handwritten announcements can be sent out within seven days of your engagement.

January 4, 2016

Did you just get engaged?  Hip Hip Hooray!

Whether you are getting married this Valentine's Day or next October or two years from now,

 sooner or later  you will need a ceremony officiant.

Please consider contacting Simple Seaside Ceremonies when you need an officiant.

The fee to officiate a wedding ceremony is $99.

There is a $1 per mile travel fee (one way) to any ceremony location

 that does not have a Venice, FL address.

Yes, I will travel to Boca Grande, Bradenton or North Port.

January 3, 2016

On the 3rd day of January, Melissa F Darrah and Christopher L Scaramuzzino were united in marriage.

January 2, 2016

Did you just get engaged?

Traditionally, the young lady's parents host the engagement party or dinner.  The event should take place within four to six week of the proposal.  For example:  if you were presented with an engagement ring on New Year's Eve, then your engagement party should take place on or before Valentine's Day, February 14.

Need an officiant for your 2016 wedding ceremony? 

Think Simple Seaside Ceremonies, Venice, FL.

January 1, 2016

Did you just get engaged?

Congratulations and best wishes from Simple Seaside Ceremonies!
Ceremony Officiant and Ordained Minister 

Planning on getting married in the Sarasota, FL area?  Let's talk!

Lots of beautifully written wedding ceremonies that are "short and simple".

December 31, 2015

On the 31st of December . .

Jennifer L Blackburn and Donald S Miller said, "We Do".

Tracey A Zaleta and David H Paige said, "We Do".

Ring those wedding bells!