December 31, 2025

 Sherry Thorne and Jeffrey Pedersen were joined in matrimony on December 31, 2025.

December 30, 2025

 Teresa Puccio and Michael Ott II were joined in matrimony on December 30.

December 29, 2025

 Anne Reilly and Cory Dionne were joined in marriage on December 29.

December 28, 2025

 Heather Dale and Steven Goldman said, "We do!" on the 28th of December.

December 26, 2025

 On the 26th of December, Diana M Wooster and Edward W Blantz said, "We do!"

December 23, 2025

 On the 23rd of December, Mary Ann Santiago and Arne M Johnston said, "We do!"

December 21, 2025

 Amelia Kennington and Eric McCartney were joined in matrimony on the 21st of December.

December 20, 2025

 Judith Rosall and Robert Taylor were joined in matrimony on the 20th of December.

December 19, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you dreaming of a sparkling Christmas?

 

 

December 18, 2025

 On the 18th of December, Anna Bonilla and Andrew Ross said, "We do!"

December 17, 2026

 Kimberly A Shields and Nicholas B Ventura were joined in matrimony on December 17.

December 16, 2025

 Selina Wilson and Timothy Guffy were joined in matrimony on the 16th of December.

December 15, 2025

 Danielle Koltay and Ryan Carson were joined in matrimony on the 15th of December.

December 12, 2025

 

This is what Bridesmaids wear during the holiday season

 for a beach wedding.

December 11, 2025

 Sarah Silliman and Thomas Gesiorski III were joined in matrimony on the 11th of December.

December 9, 2025

 On the 9th of December, Kathleen Erny and Michael Cardillo said, "We do!"

December 8, 2025

 On the 8th of December, Karen Ventres and Michael Flaherty said, "We do!"

December 7, 2025

 On the 7th of December, Christine Woods and Michael Whitacre were joined in matrimony.

December 6, 2025

 On the 6th day of December, my true love wore a holiday shirt to a beach wedding.

 

December 5, 2025

 Alyssa Wilson and Dillon Davidson said, "We do!" on the 5th day of December.

December 4, 2025

 

The Gazebo in Centennial Park in Venice, FL 

decorated for the holiday season.

December 3, 2025

 Ravan Walker and Antonio Petko were married on the 3rd of December.

December 2, 2025

 On the 2nd of December, Judith Gingerella and John Cantrell said, "We do!"

November 30, 2025

 Katrina Adornetto and Eric Morrison were joined in matrimony on the 30th of November.

November 29, 2025

 Angela and Michael were married on the 29th of November.

November 28, 2025

 On the 28th of November, Rachel Lippert and Juan Nieves said, "We do!"

November 27, 2025

 Susan McClain and Brian Bartelle said, "We do!" on the 27th of November.

November 26, 2025

 Isis Nester and Gabriel Zimmerman were married on November 26.

November 25, 2025

 On the 25th of November, Ashley Abbas and Jesse Richardson said, "We do!"

November 24, 2025

 On the 24th of November, Julie E Green and Daniel P Baumeister were joined in matrimony.

November 23, 2025

 On the 23rd of November, Rhode' Wright and Charles Lawhorn III said, "We do!"

November 22, 2025

 Jane Dimler and Steven A Rodgers were joined in matrimony on the 22nd of November.

November 21, 2025

 On the 21st of November, Julie LeCher and Laurentiu Sega said, "We do!"

November 20, 2025

 On the 20th of November, Jennifer and Richard Byre said, "We still do!"

November 19, 2025

 

Sunset is the most popular time to get married or renew your vows in Florida.

November 18, 2025

 Virginia C Peterson and Robert J Pringle Jr were joined in matrimony on the 19th of November.

November 17, 2025

 On the 17th of November, Michele Vandygriff and Stephanie Ramos said, "We do!"

November 16, 2025

 Samantha Joslin and Salome Mejia were married on the 16th of November.

November 15, 2025

On the 15th of November, Marissa L Gooch and Paul W Gregorwich were joined in matrimony.

November 14, 2025

 On the 14th of November, Karen Melton and Michael Thayer were joined in matrimony.

November 13, 2025

 On the 13th of November, Peggy and Joseph Fisher renewed their wedding vows on the 55th Wedding Anniversary at The North Jetty, Nokomis, Florida.

November 12, 2025

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

November 11, 2025

 Naomi Muramatsu and Jonathan Trott were joined in matrimony on November 11.

November 10, 2025

 On the 10th of November, Nicole Morey and Joseph Lamitie said, "We do!"

November 9, 2025

 Shannon Kyre and Todd Huston were joined in matrimony on November 9.

November 8, 2025

 On the 8th of November, Lorine Edwards and Michael Bowen said, "We do!".

November 7, 2025

 Yonkany Luna Mendez and Chandler Hooker were joined in matrimony on the 7th of November.

November 6, 2025

 

Are you dreaming of a sunset ceremony?

November 5, 2025

 Rachel Ghezali and Steven Sherrouse were married on November 5.

November 4, 2025

 Candy Walls and Weldon Thames were joined in matrimony on November 4.

November 3, 2025

 

Ever body loves a chocolate fountain!

November 2, 2025

 

November is the beginning of engagement season.

November 1, 2025

 Judith Tedeschi and Charles Parente were joined in matrimony on the 1st day of November.

October 31, 2025

Mandy K Dillon and Gregory J Schley were married on the 31st of October.

October 30, 2025

 On the 30th of October, Celania Custodio de la Rosa and Steve Morello said, " We do!"

October 29, 2025

 Susan Kaminecki and Peyton Amos were joined in matrimony on the 29th of October.

October 28, 2025

 Nohelys Rivera Robles and Daniel Torres were married on the 28th of October.

October 27, 2025

 On the 27th of October, Nicole M Puccio and James S Durston said, "We do!"

October 26, 2025

 Kami K Jenkins and Christopher A Nolte were married on the 26th of October.

October 25, 2025

 On the 25th of October, Nicole LaRocco and David Lybrand said, "We do!"

October 24, 2025

 Donna Bothum and Marvin Zimmerman were united in matrimony on the 24th of October.

October 23, 2025

 On the 23rd of October, Amy Marie Etter and Jeff E Beitler said, "We do!"

October 22, 2025

 On the 22nd of October, Shannon M Noles and Jason V McCarty said, "We do!"

October 21, 2025

 On the 21st of October, Georgette and Kelly Gibbs renewed their vows of marriage.

October 20, 2025

 Christine Adams and Bret Popma were joined in matrimony on the 20th of October.

October 19, 2025

 On the 19th of October, Jodi J Novak and John Crawford said, "We do!"

October 18, 2025

 Lori B Brubaker and Curtis L Graybill were united in matrimony on October 18.

October 17, 2025

 On the 17th of October, Melinda S Frank and Joseph P Maywell said, "We do!"

October 16, 2025

 Barbara Taylor and James Davis Jr were married on the 16th of October.

October 15, 2025

 Emily St Clair and Sean Cannin were united in matrimony on October 15.

October 14, 2025

 On the 14th of October, Lindsey Fisher and Dustin Slavey said, "We do!"

October 13, 2025

 Stephanie Catts and Christopher Oates were joined in matrimony on October 13.

October 12, 2025

 Joni Hilbert and David Hess were married on the 12th of October.

October 11, 2025

 Renee C Corbisiero and Paul G Levine were united in marriage on the 11th of October.

October 10, 2025

 Mary Ludlow and Jeffery McSkimming were joined in matrimony on the 10th of October.

October 9, 2025

 Cari L Shellenberger and Justin M Corson were united in marriage on the 9th of October.

October 7, 2025

 Grace Arruda and Michael Bohenko were united in matrimony on the 7th of October.

October 6, 2025

 Brittany Vance and Jesse King were united in matrimony on the 6th of October.

October 5, 2025

 On October 5, Hanh Nguyen and Truc Tran said, "We do!"

October 4, 2025

 Jacklyn M Reiff and Robert M Plante Jr were united in matrimony on the 4th of October.

Octpber 3, 2025

 Ruthann Helm and Christopher McConnell were joined in matrimony on October 3.

October 2, 2025

 Johanna Dible and Dennis Dible were united in matrimony on the 2nd of October.

October 1, 2025

 Bozenna Radomski and Wladyslaw Ujda were married on October 1.

September 30, 2025

 On the 30th of September, Christine Garcia and Adrian Hulpea said, "We do!".

September 29, 2025

 On the 29th of September, Tamara Sanchez Lopez and Peter Cotes were united in marriage.

September 28, 2025

 Carrie Bryson and Dennis Salow were married on September 28.

September 27, 2025

 On the 27th of September, Ashley N Workinger and Michael C Litz said, "We do".

September 26, 2025

 On the 26th of September, Maria Meza Montano and Keith A Reed were joined in matrimony.

September 25, 2025

 On the 25th of September, Lore Brosius and Nathan Mauger said, "We do!"

September 24, 2025

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

September 23, 2025

 Kimberly Schwertman and Lee Clark were united in marriage on the 23rd of September.

September 22, 2025

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

September 21, 2025

Do you remember on the 21st of September, Nicole Holtzinger and Todd Bower said, "We do!"

September 19, 2025

 Tina J Franck and Nathan E Brenneman were married on the 19th of September.

September 18, 2025

 Keriann Halfman and Kenneth Meyers were joined in matrimony on the 18th of September.

September 17, 2025

 Alexis Gates and Joshua Edwards were united in matrimony on the 17th of September.

September 16, 2025

 Tonya Diamon and Daniel Stempfley were united in matrimony on the 16th of September.

September 15, 2025

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

September 14, 2025

 Victorian Martin-Offner and Michael Gaddie were united in marriage on the 14th of September.

September 13, 2025

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

September 12, 2025

 Kimberly and Christopher Sampaio renewed their marriage vows on the 12th of September.

September 11, 2025

 Tara Bowermaster nd Richard L Halter Jr. were married on September 11.

September 10, 2025

 Diane Kralik and J Roger Pasquale were joined in matrimony on the 10th of September.

September 9, 2025

 On the 9th of September, Deltah Gautier and Isaac Kinder III said, "We do!"

September 8, 2025

 On the 8th of September, Danette and Ed Duncza said, "We do again!"

September 6, 2025

 Nancy E McFalls and Ray S Froeschle were married on September 6.

September 5, 2025

 Joy Beckley and Frank Bianchimano were united in matrimony on the 5th day of September.

September 4, 2025

 On the 4th of September, Joan Werleman and James Wheeler said, "I do!"

September 3, 2025

 On the 3rd of September, Kerri Brady and Michael Asmus said, "We do!"

September 2, 2025

 On the 2nd of September, Jessica Reynolds and Michael Harrington IV said, "We do!"

September 1, 2025

 Shawna L Brophy and Jeffrey S Gray were united in marriage on the 1st day of September.

August 31, 2025

 Synthia and James Shoemaker celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary on the 31st of August.

August 30, 2025

On the 30th of August, Doris J Blevins and Duane E Sterner said, "We do!"

August 29, 2025

 Shannan Dooley and Paul W Fricker III were united in matrimony on the 29th of August.

August 28, 2025

 On the 28th of August, Dianna Holmes and Duane Gray said, "We do!"

August 27, 2025

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

August 26, 2025

 On the 26th of August, Lynn Kilheeney and Donald Bates said, "We do!"

August 25, 2025

 On the 25th of August, Angeliki Touhouliogis and Racine Faye said, "I DO".

August 24, 2025

 Julie and Michael Haynes renewed their wedding vows on the 24th of August.

August 21, 2025

 Maryann Murphy and Harry Cook were united in matrimony on August 21.

August 20, 2025

 Sonnie Kuehl and William Baum were joined in marriage on the 20th of August.

August 19, 2025

 On the 19th of August, Michelle L Bankler and Joseph M Burns said, "We do!"

August 18, 2025

 Julie A Horne and Sean M Hogan were joined in marriage on August 18.

August 17, 2025

 Virginia Cunningham and Gareth Robertson were married on the 17 of August.

August 16, 2025

 On the 16th of August, Debra Gottselig and Greg Shaeffer said, "We do!"

August 15, 2025

 Judith Nelson and Ryan Moir were joined in matrimony on August 15.

August 14, 2025

 Kerri English and Edward Roy were joined in matrimony on the 14th of August.

August 13, 2025

 Denise Morgan and James Lezoche were married on August 13.

August 12, 2025

 Michelle Fletcher and Corey Robinson were joined in matrimony on the 12th of August.

August 11, 2025

 Robyn E Ulmer and Phillip J Russotto were joined in matrimony on the 11th of August.

August 10, 2025

 Kristi Niehaus and James Woods were married on the 10th of August.

August 9, 2025

 On the 9th of August, Deena and John Greaige renewed their vows of marriage.

August 8, 2025

 On the 8th of August, Patricia Bucek and Sherrie Fox said, "We do!"

August 5, 2025

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

August 3, 2025

 On the 3rd day of August, Heather L Wilson and Justin M Belford said, "We do!"

August 2, 2025

 On the 2nd of August, May Hng and Richard Jobes said, "We do!".

August 1, 2025

 

Here Comes the Bride!

March 28, 2025

 On the 28th of March, Margaret Gowe and Jason Kline said, "We do!"

March 27, 2025

 

Question from a couple:  On what hand is the engagement ring worn?

Response:  Third finger on the LEFT hand. The engagement ring should be moved to the third finger of the right hand right before the wedding ceremony begins temporarily.  Why?  Because the wedding ring should be on the inside and then you place the engagement ring on the outside, right after the wedding ceremony.

March 26, 2025

 Eloise and Bryson Brinson renewed their vows of marriage on the 26th day of March.

March 25, 2025

 On the 25th of March, Katrina Stanfield and Howard Chase said, "We do!"

March 24, 2024

 Vera Simarmata and Brian Smith were joined in marriage on the 24th of March.

March 23, 2025

 On the 23rd of March, Angela Faulk and Paul-Michael Cerce said, "We do!"

March 22, 2025

 Esra and Douglas Poorman renewed their vows of marriage on March 22.

March 21, 2025

 Sharon and Rick Rasberg renewed their vows of marriage on the 21st of March.

March 20, 2025

 Nicole Nichols and Mark Rogers were joined in matrimony on the 20th of March.

March 19, 2025

 On the 19th of March, Aniko Holdas and Aron Pall said, "We do!"

Marcch 18, 2025

 Edlyn B Sibal and Herbert J Veitenhas II were married on the 18th of March.

March 17, 2025

 Robin Connolly and Kevin Kearns were married on March 17.

March 16, 2025

 On March 16, Elizabeth Faline Robbins and Trevor Williams said, "We do!"

March 15, 2025

 Leandra Zemlansky and John Spellman were joined in matrimony on the 15th of March.

March 14, 2025

 On the 14th of March, Amanda Lopez and Kimbala Crabtree said, "We do!"

March 13, 2025

Weddings in the Chinese Tradition

These days, the majority of Chinese weddings in Hong Kong, North America, and Europe are Western in style, with the 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 banquet, and the bride wearing a traditional silk outfit, whether a long skirt or the form-fitting chiansam with high slits up the sides of the skirt up the sides of the skirt.  The traditional tea ceremony is often observed after the church ceremony.

March 12, 2025

 Stephanie Lorenzo and Steven Sanchez were joined in matrimony on the 12th of March.

March 11, 2025

 On the 11th of March, Sheila Becker and Shawn Chelton said, "We do!"

March 10, 2025

 Question from a Bride and Groom . . . We are getting married at 10AM, what food can we serve at 11AM?

 

Response:  Your brunch/breakfast menu can be:  Orange juice, hot tea and/or coffee / Vanilla French Toast, some type of baked breakfast casserole and baked apples with granola filling / Sticky buns / Carbonated apple cider for toasting

 

 

March 9, 2025

 Ashley Pueblo and Joshua Boyd were married on the 9th of March.

March 8, 2025

 Alexandra and Joshua Ziccardi renewed their vows of marriage on their 5th Wedding Anniversary on the 8th day of March.

March 7, 2025

 Sherry Schlobohm and Larry Knox were married on the 7th of March.

March 6, 2025

 Cynthia M Schnecker and Larry Schmale were joined in matrimony on the 6th day of March.

March 5, 2025

 Dawn Zukowski and Mark P Thatcher were married on the 5th of March.

March 4, 2025

 On the 4th day of March, Sarah Marriner and Gabriel Gaudette said, "We do!"

Match 3, 2025

 Ivy Rodrigues and James Huard were married on the 3rd of March.

March 2, 2025

 On the 2nd day of March, Tammy JP Grimont and Ronald D Myers Jr said, "We do!"

March 1, 2025

 On the 1st day of March, JoEllen Dangel and Joseph Weaver said, "We do!"

February 28, 2025

 BobbieSue Krol and Scott Patrick were married on the 28th of February.

February 27, 2025

 On the 27th of February, Elizabeth Huff and Andrew VanDam said, "We do!"

February 26, 2025

 Question from a Bride and Groom:  What's the best way to have a champagne toast on the beach?

Response:  Use a lightweight cooler and lightweight champagne flutes.

 

 

February 25, 2025

 Adrian Boulanger and James Koenig were joined in matrimony on the 25th of February.

February 24, 2025

 On the 24th of February, Kathryn Yark and Andrew Williams, said, "We do!"

February 23, 2025

 On the 23rd of February, Tonya See and James Perry Brown said, "We do!"

February 22, 2025

 

Perfect for a small wedding!

February 21, 2025

 On the 21st of February, Shelly and James Howard renewed their vows of marriage.

February 20, 2025

 Deborah Smith and Timothy Dreyer said, "We do!" on the 20th of February.

February 19, 2025

 Amy J Neuin and Richard L Goss Jr were married on the 19th of February.

February 18, 2025

 

Bride and Groom Question:  Do we have to eat a slice of wedding cake at the reception?  Neither one of us likes cake that much.

Response:   How about each of you taking a bite out of a big chocolate chip cookie?  Or feed each other a colorful macaroon?

February 17, 2025

 Kimberly Harris and Gary Pourier were joined in marriage on the 17th of February.

February 16, 2025

 On the 16th of February, Yvonne Pelkey and Ray Naugle Jr said, "We do!"

February 15, 2025

 Lisa and James Kemp renewed their wedding vows on February 15.

February 14, 2025

 On the 14th of February, Colleen M Nash and Daniel Levitan said, "We do!"

February 13, 2025

 Gina Kintz and Norman Krause were joined in matrimony on the 13th of February.

February 11, 2025

 Laura James and Travis Lowe renewed their vows of marriage on the 11th of February.

February 10, 2025

 On the 10th of February, Karen McGee and James Seldomridge said, "We do!"

February 9, 2025

 Bride and Groom Question:  What the best way to transport our friends and family members to a ceremony location that has limited parking?

Response:  A trolley or bus or van.  Meet at a specific time. Have everyone park their cars at a location that is very close to the reception venue.  Ride together to the ceremony location, ride back together to the reception venue.

February 8, 2025

 Dos and don'ts . . . Don't surprise your family members and/or friends by asking them to do non-guest duties like taking photos, parking cars or playing the piano.

I once had a Bride who handed a camera to her male cousin when he got to her wedding in a public park.  Apparently, she did not discuss him taking wedding photos at the wedding before her wedding day, and he was very surprised and taken back.  His response was, "I didn't come here to be your photographer."  And then he left.

February 7, 2025

 On the 7th of February, Erika Nagy and Gyorgy Bokor said, "We do!"

February 6, 2025

 

Contrary to popular opinion, exchanging or wearing wedding rings is NOT a legal requirement.

 

February 5, 2025

 Marilyn Hamilton and Ronald Kasson were joined in matrimony on the 5th day of February.

February 4, 2025

 

 Make sure your photos always have a great background.

February 3, 2025

 

Your Bridesmaids will love you when you pick out a simple dress for them to wear that can be used after your beach wedding plus it's affordable.

February 2, 2025

 On the 2nd day of February, Phyllis Gau and Steven Cremer said, "We do!"

February 1, 2025

 Thinking about getting married on Valentine's Day?  Here's a great way to welcome your guests.

January 31, 2025

 Cecilia Clyatt aand Frank Crane were joined in matrimony on the 31st of January.

January 30, 2025

 Looking for a venue that includes a cross?  Creator's Farm and Garden in Venice, FL has two wooden crosses.  One of the wooden crosses is located inside the reception hall/barn and the second wooden cross is located on the outdoor porch.

January 29, 2025

 Wishing you always . . . 

Walls for the wind

And a roof for the rain

And tea beside the fire

Laughter to cheer you

And those you love near you

And all that your heart might desire!

January 28, 2025

 Eva Szakacs and Tamas Lenart said, "We do!" on the 28th of January.

January 27, 2025

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

January 26, 2025

 Question from a Bride and Groom:  How do we plan an authentic ethnic wedding?

Response:  Start with parents, grandparents familiar with the customs from your culture.  You can also consult relatives about what they did at your wedding or weddings they attended.

January 24, 2025

 

Yes, you can have a formal at-home wedding reception

 or renewal of vows party.

January 22, 2025

 Sherri and James Ahern renewed their vows of marriage on the 22nd of January.

January 25, 2025

On the 25th of January, Sheena Karns and Michael Griffin said, "We do!"

January 20, 2025

 Teresa Morehead and Timothy Griffin were united in matrimony on January 20.

January 19, 2025

 Barbara Janann Wade and Joseph Scott Horger affirmed their love and devotion to each other on the 19th of January, 2025.

January 18, 2025

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

January 17, 2025

 Shannon M Newman and Stephen H Fuller were joined in marriage on the 17th of January.

January 16, 2025

 

Right now, it's a little chilly for a beach wedding.

The waves are roaring and the wind is blowing.

January 15, 2025

 On the 15th of January, Jennifer D Walker and Andrew T Tuchscherer said, "We do!"

January 14, 2025

 Karen Gregory and Robert Schalk were married on the 14th of January.

January 13, 2025

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

January 12, 2025

 

No matter whether you are having an at-home reception or a banquet hall reception, you should always have some type of printed menu for your guests to see.

January 11, 2025

 Rizalina G Calip and James G Bushong were married on the 11th day of January.

January 10, 2025

Question from a Bride and Groom:  Do we have to have a Maid of Honor and a Best Man?  A Flower Girl, a Ring Bearer?

Response:  No, you do not.  A traditional wedding includes honor attendants but there is no rule or regulation that states you have to include honor attendants .  Many states require one or two witnesses but those witnesses do NOT have to be honor attendants, those witnesses can be guests.

January 9, 2025

 For those of you who are seeking a good place to propose marriage or get married, may I suggest Creator's Farm and Garden, 3025 Frederick Drive, Venice, FL.  

January 8, 2025

 Question from a Bride and Groom:  We had to change all of our wedding plans due to a hurricane.  And now we have a lot of wedding day items like paper plates, silverware and tablecloths that were never used.  What should we do with them?

Response:  Keep any items that you may be able to use for a birthday or holiday.  If someone you know is getting married in the next year, contact them and ask them if they are interested in buying them at a reduction.  And if nothing else works, donate them to a Salvation Army Store or a Goodwill Store.

January 7, 2025

 Emma Lyday and Sean Wilson were joined in matrimony on the 7th of January.

January 6, 2025

 

 

A Wedding Day memory.

January 5, 2025

 Contrary to popular beliefs, you do not have to have an engagement ring to be "engaged".  When one person says to their beloved, "Will you marry me?" you are then "engaged" to be married.  A diamond ring does not have to be part of that process.

January 4, 2025

 If you wish to find out if your favorite beach in the Charlotte County and Sarasota County area is open, check the website . . . SCGOV.net.  There is a listing of all the parks and beaches on this website showing if that site is open, closed or a work in progress/partially open.

January 3, 2025

 Tiffany Stoeckig and Wesley Dixon Jr. were joined in matrimony on the 3rd of January.

January 2, 2025

 

A great dessert or treat at weddings and renewal of vows parties.

January 1, 2025

 Happy New Year!