Tampa 4th of July Wedding Ceremonies

Tampa 4th of July Wedding Ceremonies

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Beach, Barbecue, and Tampa 4th of July Wedding Ceremonies

For some it was celebrating 4th of July by going to the beach, barbecuing with friends and family, and fireworks. Others celebrated by getting married or with a celebratory vow renewal ceremonies. We did it all.

The entire weekend we kept busy with Tampa 4th of July wedding ceremonies. We started on Saturday with a sunrise wedding ceremony at Sand Key Beach Park for Natalie and Terrance. Terrance is a sergeant in the US Army and Natalie is a US Veteran. They had an very intimate beach wedding ceremony with just two close friends, Jamia and Jeff, in attendance.  Natalie vowed to take Terrance as her beloved king and Terrance vowed to take Natalie as his beloved queen.  They chose to commemorate their marriage through the celebration of a Foot Washing Ceremony, “The feet of the twelve disciples were caked with the dust of daily travels. The job of washing feet was reserved for the slave of the home. Yet, in striking fashion, Jesus – the one who spoke galaxies into existence – dons the towel of a poor slave and wipes the muddied feet of his friends. What a display of love – a love that would bend as low as necessary to lift up, a love that would enter into the mess so it could make things once again clean. This is what Jesus not only does for us, but calls us to do for one another – love by serving and humbling ourselves.” The love Natalie and Terrance was infectious as their wedding ceremony was performed.

Natalie sent a review a few days later, “Amazing. Mrs. Charmaine was a true God-send. She stayed in constant communication with Terrance and I. She made us feel comfortable. When she was reading the vows we picked, she was reading them as if they were special to her too.”

That same Saturday evening our associate officiant, Ellida, performed  Jamia and Jeff’s ceremony (Natalie and Terrance’s two friends that attended their morning wedding) at sunset at Sand Key Park in Clearwater.  Jamia and Jeff were also a military couple. Jamia and Jeff radiated with the love they have for each other. Their ceremony was recognized with a sweet treat that will bring joy to their lives and nourish their souls. They shared a delicious chocolate bar promising to always be present for each other in darkness and in light in sweet and in titter in dismal and delicious!

On Saturday at sunset I officiated Bruce and Patricia’s 20 year vow renewal ceremony at Redington Shores Beach. Bruce totally surprised his wife Patricia. Bruce arranged for over 30 family members to be at the ceremony. Many of the family members hadn’t seen one another for years. Bruce had a plan and George Sr captured the moment as Bruce got down on one knee and proposed again to his wife…..She said “Yes” 😉

Bruce wrote a few days later “Great to work with. Very nice people. Everything was just beautiful.”

It was a busy weekend and we still had a few more Tampa 4th of July wedding ceremonies!

Amy and Chuck thought they were eloping until the word got out. Monday evening they had a beautiful sunset wedding ceremony at Ft Desoto Beach Park.

Also on Monday, Brandon and Tracy eloped at Sand Key Beach in Clearwater.

Pam and Lonnie thought they were eloping on the 4th, but word got out and they had a number of guests attend their ceremony at Honeymoon Island. Pam wrote the following day “Thank you we were very touched by the ceremony you made it very special for us we will always remember it and we wish you a lifetime of happiness”

What a great weekend for so many wonderful couples!! After all the Tampa 4th of July wedding ceremonies, we still had a little time for barbecuing, pool, family and fireworks.

 

 

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

 

 

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”