January 31, 2019

One of the least expensive ways to create a Sand Ceremony Set is to use three Mason jars with screw lids (2 medium size, l large size). The glass is thick and durable, there is a wide mouth opening and you will find these jars at yard sales or thrift stores or in Grandma's basement.

January 30, 2019

Not every couple can afford to host a five course meal for their guests at 6PM on a Saturday night.  So, consider having a late breakfast or brunch or afternoon tea party.  No only will a "lite fare" reception or party save you a substantial amount of money, it also eliminates the need for a three tiered cake and/or champagne and/or open bar.

January 29, 2019

Are you planning on getting engaged this Valentine's Day?

Yes, people still get down on their knee and propose marriage to the one they love.

January 28, 2019

Eva Szakacs and Tamas Lenart were married on the 28th of January.

January 27, 2019

Buffy and Dimitrios Yatos renewed their vows of  love and marriage on the 27th of January.

January 26, 2019

Looking for a simple way to decorate the chairs at your beach wedding?

You can't go wrong with white ropes and starfish!

January 25, 2019

Looking for a theme for your summer beach wedding or renewal of vows?

You can't go wrong with Red, White and Blue and/or Sailboats

January 24, 2019

Let your wedding cake state your feelings!

January 23, 2019

When you are getting married in a house of worship or at a historic site, your invitation should read

the honor (or honour) of your presence

which is more "formal" 

January 22, 2019

Kelly Densel and Tom Ohm said, "We Do!" on the 22nd of January

January 21, 2019

The word CHEAP should NOT be used when you are describing your wedding or renewal of vows or any other type of event to a vendor or service provider during the inquiry or planning stages.

A wedding is a dignified event, it is supposed to be a very special day in your life, and when you use the word CHEAP to describe it, you have degraded this very special day to something that is measure in $$$, and has very little meaning to you.

January 20, 2019

Dorothy and Robert Bright renewed their marriage vows on the 20th of January.

January 19, 2019

No matter whether you have a small, medium or large medium wedding to plan, you will need some direction or guidance.  Keeping organized will keep you cool, calm and collected.  And on your wedding day, you will feel a sense of accomplishment because you knew what to do and when to do it.

On more than once occasion, I had couples put off writing their own vows until the night before the wedding because they thought it would only take a few minutes.

January 18, 2019

Barbara Ulrich and John Veselka Jr. were united in matrimony on the 18th of January.

January 17, 2019

Shannon M Newman and Stephen H Fuller were married on the 17th of January.

January 16, 2019

Nosegays can be transported easily in tall glassware or large plastic cups.  Nosegays should stand upright while being transported. There should be some type of tall container to hold the nosegay at each of the bridesmaid's dinner table place setting so the nosegay can stand upright during dinner.

January 15, 2019

Jennifer D Walker and Andrew T Tuchscherer were married on the 15th of January.

January 14, 2019

Smashing cake into each other's face is a definite NO NO!

There is nothing funny or cute about it!

January 13, 2019

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

January 12, 2019

Did you know that wedding rings are NOT a legal requirement for a marriage?

A valid Marriage License is a legal requirement.  Vows or promises are a legal requirement.

A declaration or pronouncement of marriage is a legal requirement.  

The return of the completed and signed Marriage License to the Marriage License Dept within the stated time period is a legal requirement.

January 11, 2019

Rizalina G Calip and James G Bushong were united in matrimony on the 11th day of January.

January 10, 2019

If you are planning on having a destination wedding, make sure your guests are given plenty of notice and what to expect in travel costs and weather.  If there is not sufficient lodging or hotel rooms within ten miles of the ceremony location, then maybe you should find a different ceremony location.  Your guests comfort and ease should be a priority in your wedding day planning.

January 9, 2019

Something old, something new

Something borrowed, something blue

A vintage handkerchief, two strings of blue beads, a borrowed table and table cover and some shells from the seven seas.

January 8, 2019

Today, a Bride and/or Groom was looking for someone to conduct a wedding ceremony in Florida with an out-of-state Marriage License.

This CANNOT be done!!!  If you wish to get married in Florida, then you must apply for and present a Florida Marriage License to the officiant before the ceremony begins.

And, even if a Florida officiant conducted the ceremony and signed the out-of-state Marriage License that Marriage License would NOT be valid in the Bride and Groom's home state.  Why?  Because the officiant or clergy member has to identify where the ceremony took place and his or her home address.

January 7, 2019

Michele Frederick and Brian Houser were united in marriage on the 7th day of January.

January 6, 2019

Did you get engaged this holiday season?

An engagement does not require a ring, the proposal initiates the engagement period.

Traditionally, an engagement is publicly announced within six weeks of the proposal.  And if the Bride to be parents wish to host a engagement party, that party or dinner should also take place within six weeks of the proposal.

January 5, 2019

Looking for the perfect beach grand entrance?

Location:  Gasparilla Island State Park

Boca Grande Lighthouse Museum

880 Belcher Road

Boca Grande

This is a STATE park.  Yes, you have to make reservations and/or obtain a permit in advance.

January 4, 2019

What a grand entry for a beach Bride! 

This is Brohard Beach Park. 

 It is adjacent to The Venice Fishing Pier and Sharkys on the Pier Restaurant in Venice, FL.

If you wish to get married at this location, you should apply for a "beach wedding permit" from the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Dept. if you are setting up chairs and/or setting up an archway and/or you have invited more than ten people to your event.

January 3, 2019

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

January 2, 2019

Did you know that you should NOT wear a boutonniere on a military uniform?

January 1, 2019

Jaime Spurling and Steven Everage were married on the 1st day of the new year.

Amanda Geyser and Dustin Hartman were married on the 1st day of the new year.