About Me
- Simple Seaside Ceremonies
- 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.
Monday, December 31, 2018
Sunday, December 30, 2018
Saturday, December 29, 2018
December 29, 2018
Haley Elizabeth Bucherich and Jonathan Jose' Hernandez were married on the 29th of December.
Shannon M Easter and Nicholas R Simonson were married on the 29th of December.
Shannon M Easter and Nicholas R Simonson were married on the 29th of December.
Friday, December 28, 2018
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
Tuesday, December 25, 2018
Monday, December 24, 2018
December 24, 2018
Your home should be warm and welcoming if you are having an event at your home during the holiday season.
Sunday, December 23, 2018
Saturday, December 22, 2018
Friday, December 21, 2018
December 21, 2018
On the 21st of December, the Winter Solstice, Beschell Smith and Ernest Horan Jr. were united in marriage.
Thursday, December 20, 2018
December 20, 2018
Judith Rosall and Robert Michael Taylor were united in matrimony on the 20th of December.
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
December 19, 2018
Just a few red candles and gold candlesticks makes a room look festive.
Having a simple wedding ceremony or renewal of vows in your home?
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Monday, December 17, 2018
December 17, 2018
On the 17th day of December, Betty J Kluka and Robert E McKenna Jr. said, "We Do!"
Sunday, December 16, 2018
Friday, December 14, 2018
December 14, 2018
Mary K Zona and Richard C Hrusovsky were united in matrimony on the 14th of December.
Thursday, December 13, 2018
December 13, 2018
Karen D Earhart and William E Black were united in marriage on the 13th of December.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Monday, December 10, 2018
Sunday, December 9, 2018
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Friday, December 7, 2018
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
December 5, 2018
If your budget will not permit hosting a three course meal then consider having a "lite fare" reception.
What is lite fare? It could be just punch, cookies and cake OR just appetizers and champagne or sparkling wine. It could also be just a selection of cheeses and fruits with a coffee bar.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
December 4, 2018
Looking for red low cost dresses for your holiday season beach or casual wedding?
And, yes, they will be able to use them after the event.
Sunday, December 2, 2018
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Friday, November 30, 2018
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Monday, November 26, 2018
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Friday, November 23, 2018
Thursday, November 22, 2018
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
November 20, 2018
If you are getting married or renewing your vows in a non-traditional location, make sure your
guests are given a point of interest or several points of interest. You should make a genuine effort to
start your ceremony on time.
Monday, November 19, 2018
Sunday, November 18, 2018
November 18, 2018
On the 18th of November, Virginia C Peterson and Robert J Pringle Jr. said, "We do".
Saturday, November 17, 2018
November 17, 2018
Stephanie Ramos and Michele Vandygriff were united in marriage on the 17th day of November.
Friday, November 16, 2018
November 16, 2018
Samantha Joslin and Salome Mejia were joined in matrimony on the 16th of November.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
November 14, 2018
Just remember if you choose to wear a gown that has a train at your beach wedding, the train will get dirty.
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
November 13, 2018
This walkway/ramp leads to the beach at Siesta Beach Park, and that means wedding guests who have difficulty walking or who are in a wheelchair can attend your ceremony "on the beach".
Monday, November 12, 2018
Sunday, November 11, 2018
Saturday, November 10, 2018
November 10, 2018
Sarah E Hoffman and Corey W Long were united in matrimony on the 10th of November.
Friday, November 9, 2018
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
November 7, 2018
The rings should be taken out of the boxes right before the ceremony begins.
The Bride's engagement ring should be moved to the right hand right before she walks down the aisle so the wedding ring can be moved into place on the third finger of the left hand during the ceremony. After the ceremony, the engagement ring is moved back to the third finger of the left hand, The wedding ring is on the inside, closest to the heart.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
November 6, 2018
Are you a railroad buff? Think about having your next event at the Coakley Railroad Park which is adjacent to the Historic Venice Train Depot. This area also includes a children's railroad theme playground, a rail car and railroad tracks. Get married in Venice, FL!
Monday, November 5, 2018
Sunday, November 4, 2018
Saturday, November 3, 2018
November 3, 2018
Sometimes the simplest backgrounds are the best!
Photo taken at The Historic Venice Train Depot, Venice, FL / Sarasota County.
Friday, November 2, 2018
Thursday, November 1, 2018
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
October 31, 2018
On the 31st of October, Mandy K Dillon and Gregory J Schley were joined in matrimony.
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Monday, October 29, 2018
October 29, 2018
The Historic Venice Train Depot is a great place to "walk down the aisle".
Contact the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Department (FL) for rental fees and information.
You can get married here, you can renew your vows here,
and you can party here in the Freight Room".
Sunday, October 28, 2018
Saturday, October 27, 2018
Friday, October 26, 2018
Thursday, October 25, 2018
October 25, 2018
Nicole A LaRocco and David S Lybrand were united in marriage on the 25th day of October.
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Monday, October 22, 2018
Sunday, October 21, 2018
October 21, 2018
Rina Guerrero Hernandez and Ramon Vasquez were united in matrimony on the 21st day of October.
Saturday, October 20, 2018
October 20, 2018
Jennifer Anne Sanfilippo and Jose Lee Benson were united in matrimony on the 20th of October.
Friday, October 19, 2018
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Monday, October 15, 2018
Sunday, October 14, 2018
Saturday, October 13, 2018
October 13, 2018
On the 13th of October, Ashley Marie Mauger and James Morgan Sims were united in matrimony.
Friday, October 12, 2018
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Monday, October 8, 2018
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Friday, October 5, 2018
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Monday, October 1, 2018
October 1, 2018
On the 1st day of October, Mary Beth Cuomo and Ronald Cuomo renewed their wedding vows.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
September 30, 2018
On the 30th day of September . . .
Sofia Lavanda and Alfredo Uribe said, "We Do"
AND
Christine Garcia and Adrian Hulpea said, "We Do"
Sofia Lavanda and Alfredo Uribe said, "We Do"
AND
Christine Garcia and Adrian Hulpea said, "We Do"
Saturday, September 29, 2018
September 29, 2018
Julie E Reilly and Brian J Hoffman were united in matrimony on the 29th of September.
Friday, September 28, 2018
Thursday, September 27, 2018
September 27, 2018
On the 27th of September, Ashley N Workinger and Michael C Litz were united in matrimony.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
September 25, 2018
On the 25th of September, Angela Mastromatteo and Timothy J Wambold Sr said, "We do".
Monday, September 24, 2018
Sunday, September 23, 2018
September 23, 2018
Turtle Beach is at the south end of Siesta Key. If you are hosting a "family oriented" event, this is a great place to check out. There is a camp ground, several picnic tables, a pavilion that includes wooden picnic tables that will accommodate 50 - 75 people, clean restrooms, a meeting room, several condos available for vacation rental, a boat ramp and two restaurants at the end of the street. And here's the best part . . Turtle Beach is not that well-known so it is not crowded.
Contact the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Dept for availability and information.
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Friday, September 21, 2018
September 21, 2018
Nicole Holtzingerr and Todd Bower were united in matrimony on the 21st of September.
Thursday, September 20, 2018
September 20, 2018
A Bride and Groom from New England rented this multi-bedroom home for their destination wedding. The ceremony was held on the beach and the reception was held on the ground floor patio. Both families helped in the food preparation and setting up the rented items (tables, chairs and decorations). About 40 people were invited to this Sunday afternoon event.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
September 19, 2018
On the 19th of September, Tina J Franck and Nathan E Brenneman were united in matrimony.
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
September 18, 2018
Keriann Halfman and Kenneth Meyers were united in matrimony on the 18th of September.
Monday, September 17, 2018
Sunday, September 16, 2018
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Friday, September 14, 2018
Thursday, September 13, 2018
September 13, 2018
Julia Faith Johnson and Dylan Charles Smith were united in matrimony on the 13th of September.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
September 12, 2018
Elizabeth Luckey and Michael Connolley were united in matrimony on the 12th of September.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
September 11, 2018
On the 11th of September, Tara Bowermaster and Richard L Halter Jr. said, "We do".
Monday, September 10, 2018
September 10, 2018
On the 10th of September, Diane Kralik and J Roger Pasquale were united in matrimony.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
September 9, 2018
On the 9th of September, Jessica P Schnetzka and Jonathan A Goshorn said, "We do."
Saturday, September 8, 2018
September 8, 2018
If most of your guests are from out of town, make sure you give them some type of point of interest so they know that they are at the right place for your event.
Thursday, September 6, 2018
September 6, 2018
Nancy E McFalls and Ray S Froeschle were united in matrimony on the 6th of September.
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
September 5, 2018
Fiona J Keown and Casey Fortman were united in matrimony on the 5th day of September.
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Monday, September 3, 2018
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Septmber 2, 2018
Gwendolyn S Eshleman and Timothy L Dunigan were married on the 2nd day of September.
Saturday, September 1, 2018
September 1, 2018
Lisa Marie Jackson and Richard P Schwartz said, "We do" on the 1st day of September.
Friday, August 31, 2018
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
August 29, 2018
If most of your guests are not familiar with your ceremony or reception location then help them with a photo so they know what to look for.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Monday, August 27, 2018
August 27, 2018
On the 27th of August, Janice L Berkheimer and Michael T Brown were united in matrimony.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
August 26, 2018
Breakfast is the least expensive meal you can serve your guests.
Get married at 9AM, serve a breakfast of fresh fruit, assorted pastries and coffee to your guests
at 930AM.
A simple wedding cake and a champagne toast is optional.
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Friday, August 24, 2018
Thursday, August 23, 2018
August 23, 2018
Elizabeth Villalobos and Jason Jackson were united in marriage on the 23rd of August.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Monday, August 20, 2018
Sunday, August 19, 2018
August 19, 2018
On the 19th of August, Michelle L Bankler and Joseph M Burns were united in matrimony.
Saturday, August 18, 2018
Friday, August 17, 2018
August 17, 2018
Do something different at your party or reception!
Have an ice cream bar or have someone make milkshakes or smoothies!
Your guests will remember the ice cream bar more than the cake flavor!
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
August 14, 2018
Carrie A Martin and Anthony M Kauffman were united in marriage on the 14th of August.
Monday, August 13, 2018
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Saturday, August 11, 2018
August 11, 2018
On the 11th day of August, Heather R Burdette and Miguel A Rivera were united in matirmony.
Friday, August 10, 2018
Thursday, August 9, 2018
August 9, 2018
Michelle L Nolt and Matthew H Reddinger were united in marriage on the 9th of August.
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
August 7, 2018
Sometimes a veil doesn't work for the ceremony site. On more than one occasion I have seen a veil cover the Bride's face on a breezy day or the veil just blow off as a result of a strong wind. So, if a veil may not work for your ceremony site, consider an eye-catching hair comb.
Monday, August 6, 2018
August 6, 2018
This is what "walking down the aisle" looks like when you get married "on the beach.
Some beaches have wooden walkways, some beaches have paved walkways
and some beaches have sand walkways.
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Friday, August 3, 2018
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
August 1, 2018
On the 1st day of August, Celine Calabro and Matthew McDonald were united in marriage.
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
July 31, 2018
If you are getting married outside your background should be picturesque.
This pond is adjacent to the Maxine Barritt Park pavilion in Venice, FL.
Monday, July 30, 2018
July 30, 2018
Looking for pavilion near the water? With picnic tables and some grills?
Chadwick Park is on Manasota Key near Englewood Beach. Get married or renew your vows along the water and then host a party afterwards.
Contact Charlotte County Parks and Recreation Dept for details and information.
Sunday, July 29, 2018
Saturday, July 28, 2018
Friday, July 27, 2018
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Monday, July 23, 2018
Sunday, July 22, 2018
Saturday, July 21, 2018
July 21, 2018
Courtney Anne Fowle and William Edward Bazemore were united in matrimony on the 21st of July.
Friday, July 20, 2018
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
July 18, 2018
If you are having less than 20 people at your event, order a small cake so everyone gets a generous slice. This is a beautiful cake!
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
July 17, 2018
Deborah P May and Theodore E Laukemann III were united in marriage on the 17th of July.
Monday, July 16, 2018
Sunday, July 15, 2018
July 15, 2018
The Bride and Groom wanted to make a "family" sand ceremony. Each person participating was asked what their favorite color was. That favorite color was ordered in colored sand. The bottle was purchased at a "dollar store". The top of the bottle was filled with tiny shells and topped off with a cork.
Saturday, July 14, 2018
Friday, July 13, 2018
July 13, 2018
On the 13th of July, Donald Andrew Schroeder and Douglas McArthur Compton Jr. said, "WE DO!".
Thursday, July 12, 2018
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Monday, July 9, 2018
Sunday, July 8, 2018
July 8, 2018
On the 8th day of July, Brandy Lynn Mccarter and Richard Keith David Jackson said, "WE DO".
Saturday, July 7, 2018
Friday, July 6, 2018
July 4, 2018
Dayana Michelle Wescott and William David Erickson were united in matrimony on the 4th of July.
Monday, July 2, 2018
July 2, 2018
On July 2, Misty and Brady Engle renewed their wedding vows. Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary!
Saturday, June 30, 2018
June 30, 2018
Kerry M Himelwright and Carlton R Adkins were joined in matrimony on the 30th of June.
Friday, June 29, 2018
Thursday, June 28, 2018
June 28, 2018
On the 28th of June, Amanda Christine Brooke Griffin and Jon Curtis Williams said, "We do".
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Monday, June 25, 2018
Sunday, June 24, 2018
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Friday, June 22, 2018
Thursday, June 21, 2018
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Monday, June 18, 2018
Saturday, June 16, 2018
Friday, June 15, 2018
June 15, 2018
So, you are wondering what a royal wedding invitations looks like?
Want to made an impression?
Send out your wedding invitations done in calligraphy!
And if you can't afford to have all of them done in calligraphy before the wedding, then order one done after the wedding so it can be framed.
Thursday, June 14, 2018
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
June 13, 2018
When you are having an outdoor wedding in July, keep the comfort of your guests in mind.
The Bride and Groom walked down the aisle, the ceremony was performed and then all the guests moved to the banquet hall inside the hotel for dinner and dancing.
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Monday, June 11, 2018
Saturday, June 9, 2018
June 9, 2018
On the 9th day of June, Mary Kathleen Donahue and Scott William Hanisits said, "We do".
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Monday, June 4, 2018
Sunday, June 3, 2018
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Friday, June 1, 2018
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Monday, May 28, 2018
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Friday, May 25, 2018
Thursday, May 24, 2018
May 24, 2018
On the 24th of May, Kari and James Barnes said, "We still do!"
Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary!
Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary!
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Monday, May 21, 2018
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Friday, May 18, 2018
Thursday, May 17, 2018
May 17, 2018
Wanda J Ferree and Mark M Raffensberger were united in matrimony on the 17th day of May.
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Monday, May 14, 2018
May 14, 2018
On the 14th day of May, Lynne M Theurer and Christopher D McGovern were joined in matrimony.
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Friday, May 11, 2018
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
May 9, 2018
The Grand Prize is valued at $1000. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN THE GRAND PRIZE AND OTHER DOOR PRIZES OR GIFTS.
2018 Weddings of Venice BRIDAL SHOW
Sunday, June 10
12PM/Noon to 3PM
Hotel Venezia, Venice, FL (about 20 miles south of Sarasota)
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Monday, May 7, 2018
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Saturday, May 5, 2018
May 5, 2018
On the 5th of May . . .
Karinna Sole E Mari and George Bohn said, "We do."
AND
Susan Borst and Jerzy Ozga said, "We do."
Karinna Sole E Mari and George Bohn said, "We do."
AND
Susan Borst and Jerzy Ozga said, "We do."
Friday, May 4, 2018
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Monday, April 30, 2018
Sunday, April 29, 2018
Saturday, April 28, 2018
Friday, April 27, 2018
April 27, 2018
Just having a small wedding or renewal of vows?
Give your guests a choice of desserts.
All you need is a small cake for the cake cutting and photographs.
Thursday, April 26, 2018
April 26, 2018
On the 26th of April, Joyce A Care and Douglas A Snader Sr. were united in matrimony.
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Monday, April 23, 2018
Saturday, April 21, 2018
April 21, 2018
Jamasen M Melka and Christopher A McCarten were united in matrimony on the 21st of April.
Friday, April 20, 2018
April 19, 2018
On the 19th day of April, Madeline Margaret Wilson and Paul George Strickland said, "We do."
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Monday, April 16, 2018
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Saturday, April 14, 2018
Friday, April 13, 2018
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
April 11, 2018
If you ceremony is going to take place outside or where there is a breeze, you want to avoid wearing a veil because that moving veil will be an irritant and not very photo friendly.
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