First Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony of the Fall

First Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony of the Fall

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In March, Nicole hired me to officiate her Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony on October 3rd at sunset.  We corresponded periodically over the summer in preparing their ceremony vows.  Nicole and Adam were traveling to Florida from Indiana. Nicole loves the ocean and even asked me in our correspondence about advice on moving to Florida.

This past Saturday was a picture perfect evening. The humidity had gone down and we had no rain! About 20 guest attended their Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony. They had three bridesmaids and groomsmen.  The bridesmaids wore a lavender colored dresses and held bouquets with calla lilies and roses. Nichole had a larger bouquet with same type of flowers. The colors were beautiful with the beach sunset atmosphere.

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Adam’s Dad walked Nichole down the aisle. Nicole and Adam stood in front of the four post bamboo poles with white draped fabric that was overlooking the ocean right at sunset. Nichole wanted to remember her Dad, “who was absent physically, but remembered in their thoughts and prayers his loving presence.” They also asked to remember their dog “Chevy” who is no longer with them, but remembered as their baby. As a dog lover I thought this was a very sweet sentiment.

The moment Adam saw Nicole he had tears in his eyes. He was tearful throughout most of the ceremony. The love they have for each other was so true and seen in both of their eyes. Their ceremony was very emotional. After the ceremony they were having a reception at Frenchy’s restaurant on Clearwater Beach.

Beautiful Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony setup.

Beautiful Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony setup.

Nicole and Adam met online plentyoffish.com. They have been together for two years and completely enjoy one another’s company. Before returning back to Indiana, they were going to Disney World and the other Orlando theme parks.  They had spent almost a week in Florida already and loved it.

Nicole and Adam thanked me for a beautiful Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony and I thanked them for allowing me to be a part of it for it is always a pleasure to see love in bloom and participate in the union of two people so well suite for one and other.

The newlyweds at their Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony

The newlyweds at their Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony

 

 

Mark and David’s Honeymoon Island Wedding Ceremony

Mark and David’s Honeymoon Island Wedding Ceremony

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Since January 6th when same sex marriages were legalized in Florida I’ve had the opportunity to officiate a number of same sex wedding ceremonies in the Tampa area. I had performed commitment ceremonies for same sex couples prior to legalization. Officiating same sex wedding ceremonies has been very eye opening for me as I see these couples with so much love for each other and how much it means to them to be married. This was never an option for them and now they have the same opportunity that a man and a woman have…to be married!!!.11176367_443434369157145_1525122755_n

I performed a Honeymoon Island Wedding Ceremony the other night for two men, who were so happy to finally be able to be married. David & Mark were married Saturday night at Honeymoon Island in Dunedin. David text me when he got to the Court House to tell me they got their Florida Marriage License. They were so excited! He again text me hours before the wedding and confirmed everything one last time. I could see how much it mean to them. When I met them, Mark wasn’t smiling and David was beaming!!! I said, “Come-on Mark, smile.” David assure me that he is like that all of the time. Hah!

Honeymoon Island in Dunedin is a beautiful spot for small and large weddings

Honeymoon Island in Dunedin is a beautiful spot for small and large weddings

As I was performing their wedding ceremony, I could see so much emotion between them. David continued to smile. When it came time for Mark to say his vows he could barely speak. He burst out crying. It was so sweet. I had them hug before continuing on with the ceremony. After David said how taken back he was at Mark crying. They were both so happy.

Beautiful day for Mark and David's Honeymoon Island wedding cermeony

Beautiful day for Mark and David’s Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony

They e-mailed me later that evening “We loved the ceremony this evening! Thanks for all you did to make this so special for us. This was more than I ever dreamed on the beach at sunset. Still…..gleaming with excitement!!”

Me with the happily married David and Mark on Honeymoon Island in Dunedin Florida

Me with the happily married David and Mark on Honeymoon Island in Dunedin Florida

 

 

Honeymoon Island Wedding Ceremony

Honeymoon Island Wedding Ceremony

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Saturday was a beautiful day for a Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony. Louis & Joni were married at sunset on Honeymoon Island. They met 10 years ago on matchmaker.com. He is from Montreal Canada and she is local Palm Harbor-ian. Joni is a freelance writer and had a few particulars she wanted in the vows, and some not. She didn’t want to have any reference to money in the vow piece. She asked to omit the richer or poorer and replace it with, “my heart will be your shelter, and my arms will be your home.”

at their Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony

Louis and Joni at their Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony

It was a Pinterest wedding. They had made an arbor out of branches and intertwined them together. The arbor was accented along the sides with little flowers. A fabric banner was that says Love/Amour made out of paper flags was along the side the sides of the arbor. They had pink, green and white pin wheels placed alongside the white chairs, and another wooden sign at entrance to chairs saying “by the sea I pledge my love to thee”

Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony

Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony sign on the beach.

Louis & Joni were having a reception at their home in Palm Harbor after the Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony.

Joni sent me a message saying, “Charmaine. You did a great job leading us through the vows for our wedding and also communicating with us beforehand”

 

Honeymoon Island Wedding

Honeymoon Island Wedding

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We had an early cold spell this past weekend. It went down to 48 degrees and was windy. The sun was bright and we had a gorgeous blue sky.  George Jr. officiated a chilly Honeymoon Island wedding for Sheena and Dennis. They didn’t have any guest other than their two children. They wanted a simple beach Honeymoon Island wedding ceremony.

George Jr. officiating

George Jr. officiating Sheena and Dennis’s Honeymoon Island wedding. Photos by George Sr.

George Sr. was hired to do photographs.

George Sr. taking family pictures

George Sr. taking family pictures.

Sheena walked down the beach to Dennis with her daughter. She had a beautiful white gown and carried a small bouquet of white roses.

Sheen and her daughter walking down the beach

Sheen and her daughter walking down the beach

Both children were so cold. Noah had to put his Dad’s suite coat on while doing photographs and the daughter wrapped up in a shawl to keep herself warm. Sheena looked so pretty!!  Sheena and Dennis were so happy and giggly. They were very cute. They are truly a beautiful family and were a great couple to work with.

Photos by George Sr.

All cuddle up for a family picture. Photos by George Sr.

It was a beautiful sunset for a Honeymoon Island wedding. George Sr. got some amazing family pictures, romantic pictures, and fun pictures.

And they live happily ever after. Photos by George Sr.

And they live happily ever after. Photos by George Sr.

George Sr. and George Jr. enjoyed working together to provide Sheen and Dennis a wonderful Honeymoon Island wedding experience.
Sheena and Dennis had no big plans made for after the ceremony. Their main thing was to get married 🙂 They were very thankful to both George’s, and we are thankful to know them. Congratulations!

A perfect sunset on a chilly night.  Photos by George Sr.

A perfect sunset on a chilly night. Photos by George Sr.

Wedding in Channelside Tampa

Wedding in Channelside Tampa

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On Saturday, November 1st George Jr. officiated Brian Rickman and Reyna Morales’ wedding in Channelside Tampa Florida. He officiated the wedding in Spanish because Reyna’s family is from Mexico and they don’t speak English. Their wedding was a lot of fun because it was on a dinner cruise boat!! There was a mariachi band playing as guests walked on to the boat. George Jr. officiated their wedding while the boat was still docked in Channelside. After the wedding was over George got off the boat and it headed off for a fun night of dancing, food, and celebration. Brian and Reyna are a great couple. They met because Brian owns a Little Cesar’s store and he hired Reyna as one of his employees. Shortly after she started working for him they started dating and the rest is history 🙂

George had a lot of fun officiating their Spanish wedding in Channelside Tampa and hopes the rest of the dinner boat cruise was just as fun for them! Felicidades, Brian y Reyna!!!

George Jr. getting ready to officiate

George Jr. getting ready to officiate Brian and Reyna’s wedding in Channelside Tampa on the dinner cruise boat. Mariachi band in the background playing traditional Spanish music.

The happy couple!

The happy couple!

 

 

Palm Harbor Officiant attends Weddings on Water Bridal Showcase

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On Sunday I participated as a Palm Harbor Officiant vendor at The Weddings on Water Bridal Showcase event at Bon Appetit in Dunedin. What a great event!! I had never participated in one of these events and I was glad I did.

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Me and my table representing A Beautiful Wedding in Florida Palm Harbor Officiant Services and More!

I met a number of brides, family members, and got to meet a number of local vendors. Over 30 vendors had their tables setup displaying their products or wedding services. Prizes were given away throughout the event. Most vendors had a prize to be drawn and the winner had to be present to win. Many attendees wanted to stick around for the drawings so a constant flow of attendees continued to inquire at vendor tables about products and services they offered. A number of great wedding prizes were being given away. The grand prize was a $2500 towards a Bon Appetit wedding.  Bon Appetit provided D’Oeuvrs  and champagne for guest to enjoy as they visited the vendor tables.

Guests mingling at bridal show

Guests mingling at bridal show

I was next to Photo Bot Events. Photo Booths are such a fun entertainment wedding idea. Wedding guest can put on hats, funny glasses, wigs or a number of other get ups that they have and have their pictures taken. Photo Bots had guest putting on props and taking pictures. They even got me on one!!

Having fun with the Photo Bot team!

Having fun with the Photo Bot Events team!

I finally got to meet Desiree Chambelin who is the owner of Chantilly Cakes. Her cakes are at so many of the weddings I’ve officiated at. I never get to taste them. She had samples so of course I had to try them out. They are as good tasting as they are good looking. They are now open in Palm Harbor.

Harp by Victoria was playing soft comforting music on her harp as guest were arriving.

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Need invitations made, cards, centerpiece ideas, monograms, logo ideas Kathy Davenport with Up Your Sales is a local vendor with some great designs and products.

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Photo Bots was on one side of my table and Party Doctor Productions DJ Service on the other side. Party Doctor played music, and did all the prize drawings. Attendees could request songs by texting or by just letting them know what they wanted to hear. They were so entertaining at the bridal show I could only imagine that they would have guest dancing and well entertained at a wedding.

As a Palm Harbor officiant service, we often get asked about other products services, and ideas for different wedding things. The show was a great way for me to get to know other vendors and the services they offer. The show was not only great for attendees to get wedding ideas, but it was a great way for me to see wedding ideas that I can offer and suggest to brides, couples or anyone needing so many of these services and products. A Beautiful Wedding In Florida Palm Harbor, Dunedin & Tallahassee offer wedding packages and we can also share a number of ideas and services that you may be considering for your wedding.