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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.

Friday, April 30, 2021

April 30, 2021

 Jessica L Vaughn and Stewart E Gross III were joined in marriage on April 30.

Thursday, April 29, 2021

April 29, 2021

 Question from a Bride and Groom . . Is there a time that we should avoid for our wedding ceremony on the beach because it is too hot?

Response:  You should avoid the hours between 10AM and 6PM during the "hot and humid" months of June, July, August and September in Florida.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

April 28, 2021

 Heather Goughnour and Mehmet Odkan were married on April 28.

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

April 27, 2021

 Question . . What is "Common Law Marriage" and are there states that recognize "Common Law Marriage"?

Common Law Marriage is a LEGAL concept that applies to couples who are in a relationship that has the appearance of a marriage, but hasn't formally sanctioned by the state (such a the issuance of a Certificate of Marriage).  A valid common law marriage typically confers both the benefits and obligations of a formal marriage.

Courts most often apply the rules of common law marriage in situations where one partner dies without a will and the other claims there was a common law marriage so as to inherit property under interstate succession lawns.  These laws automatically give a share of the property to a spouse, but may not recognize an unmarried partner.

Which States Recognize Common Law Marriage Now?

Colorado

Iowa

Kansas

Montana

New Hampshire

Oklahoma

Rhode Island

Texas

Utah 

Washington, DC also permits common law marriages.


Monday, April 26, 2021

April 26, 2021

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

Sunday, April 25, 2021

April 25, 2021

 Michelle Cappotto and Ralph Stewart were joined in matrimony on the 25th of April.

Saturday, April 24, 2021

April 24, 2021

 On the 24th of April, Lori Gentzler and William C Behler Sr said, "We do!"

Friday, April 23, 2021

April 23, 2021

 Justine Desmond and Jeffrey Rucker were united in matrimony on April 23.

Thursday, April 22, 2021

April 22, 2021

 Dawn R Walton and Ryan A Bridge were united in marriage on the 22nd of April.

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

April 21, 2021

 Joan Wolfson and Donald Hawkes were united in matrimony on the 21st of April.

Monday, April 19, 2021

April 19, 2021

 Madeline Wilson and Paul Strickland were united in marriage on April 19.

Sunday, April 18, 2021

April 18, 2021

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

Saturday, April 17, 2021

April 17, 2021

 


If you want "a sunset wedding", then you need to find out what time sunset is.  The ceremony should start about 30 minutes before sunset so you can get the background that you want.

Friday, April 16, 2021

April 16, 2021


 Mason Jars can be used for Sand Ceremony Sets.  The glass is durable, the jar has a screw lid and the jars can be found or purchased at many places (flea markets, tag sales, variety stores or your Grandmother's attic).

Thursday, April 15, 2021

April 15, 2021

 Sharon L Adams and Donald V Feltenberger were joined in marriage on the 15th of April.

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

April 14, 2021

 On the 14th of April, Linda and Shaun Linnett renewed their vows of marriage.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021

 


Before you select a Sand Ceremony Set, think about how you are going to get it home with the colored sand intact.  Are you driving home?  Or are you flying home?  This couple was driving home.  The top was sealed with hot wax.

Monday, April 12, 2021

April 12, 2021

 Question from a Bride and Groom

How can we personalize a Bride and Groom only ceremony?

Response

Read each other a personal message or love letter.



Sunday, April 11, 2021

April 11, 2021

 Question from a Bride and Groom . . Can we get another "original" Certificate of Marriage?

Response:  Yes, you can replace your Certificate of Marriage by going to vitalrecordsonline.com or by returning to the original Marriage License Department.  There is a replacement fee.



Saturday, April 10, 2021

April 10, 2021

 Looking for a safe place to have your renewal of vows or wedding ceremony?

There is a gazebo in West Blalock Park in Venice, FL.

This gazebo has a ramp and two sets of steps.

There are several picnic tables near this gazebo.

 


 



Friday, April 9, 2021

April 9, 2021

 Elizabeth Mary Mack and Timothy Lee Emory were united in matrimony on the 9th day of April.


Natalie and John Cummings renewed their marriage vows on the 9th day of April.

Thursday, April 8, 2021

April 8, 2021

 Abigail Vella and Charles Bowens were united in marriage on April 8.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

April 7, 2021

 Pauline Kay Gardner and David Spangler were married on April 7.

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021

 Annie Keung and Dr. Carl R Makarewicz were married on the 6th of April.

Monday, April 5, 2021

April 5, 2021

 

If you wedding or renewal of vows has a theme, it should be used about ten times but no more.   Your theme can be displayed on your engagement announcement or wedding invitation or ceremony program or napkins or tablecloths or table top decor or in the fabrics or in the clothing or attire of the wedding party members.


Sunday, April 4, 2021

April 4, 2021

 Melissa Dalton and William Borden Jr. were married on the 4th of April.

Saturday, April 3, 2021

April 3, 2021

 Amy Utley and Brent Blades were united in marriage on the 3rd day of April.

Friday, April 2, 2021

April 2, 2021

 Cheryl Lawhun and John Hellriegel were married on the 2nd day of April.

Thursday, April 1, 2021

April 1, 2021

 Katherine M Conte and Timothy A Cameron were united in matrimony on the 1st day of April.