Sand Key Park in Clearwater Wedding

Sand Key Park in Clearwater Wedding

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After 47 e-mails and 10 months of corresponding, I finally met and officiated Melissa & Mark’s Sand Key Park  in Clearwater wedding on Saturday night. Melissa was having about 10-15 guest and the wedding party would be their three small children. She wanted to have a sand ceremony and asked for us to provide table and cloth covering. George Sr took photos and brought our portable i-pod player so we could provide the music for the ceremony.  We also made a heart in the sand with yellow, red, and pink rose petals.

Getting ready for the wedding on Sand Key Beach.

Getting ready for the wedding on Sand Key Beach. Photos by George Sr.

Mark wore a black tux with an orange tie and vest. Their youngest boy, Riley, was the ring bearer and first to walk down to the beach. He was so cute! Had on a black suite with an orange tie and vest that matched his Dad’s. When he walked up to Mark he handed him a note. Mark opened it and read, “I can’t wait to marry you, Mark.I love you Melissa.”

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Riley looking sharp as he walks down the beach toward’s his Mom and Dad’s Sand Key Park in Clearwater wedding. Photos by George Sr.

The two daughters were flower girls Kayden and Bailey. They followed after Riley. They had pretty oranges dresses on and were adorable!!

Girls walking down to the ceremony.

Melissa and Marks’ girls walking down to the ceremony. Photos by George Sr.

Melissa then followed the girls. She looked beautiful. She wore a bear neck sleeveless white dress with a jeweled necklace. She was carrying a bouquet of yellow and orange flowers tied together with an orange ribbon that matched the orange colors of the wedding party.

Melissa walking down the beach isle at her Sand Key Park in Clearwater Wedding.

Melissa walking down the beach isle at her Sand Key Park in Clearwater Wedding. Photos by George Sr.

Melissa and Mark have been together for over 6 years. They met at their jobs where Mark is a welder and Melissa was a bookkeeper. It was about time after 6 years that they were married!! You could see the love and joy they had for one another.

Officiating Melissa and Mark's Sand Key Park in Clearwater wedding ceremony. You can see that they truly love each other!!

Officiating Melissa and Mark’s Sand Key Park in Clearwater wedding ceremony. You can see that they truly love each other!! Photos  by George Sr.

The children participated in the sand ceremony with them. Filling the picture frame with pretty colored sands.

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“Just as the grains of sand are poured from individual containers so will your marriage be.” Photos by George Sr.

George Sr. took pictures, before, after and during the ceremony. Just as he was taking photos he noticed the dark clouds rolling in. Fortunately most of the photos were done. He wanted to do a few more, but it was starting to rain. Then it started to pour. He and everyone from the wedding were able to run and not get totally soaked. At least all went well for the ceremony and photos. It was so nice to meet Melissa after so many months of corresponding and planning together. She e-mailed me the following day saying, “Thanks for everything. You guys did an amazing job!!!”

Photos by George Sr.

Photos by George Sr.

Andrews Memorial Chapel Dunedin Wedding Ceremony

Andrews Memorial Chapel Dunedin Wedding Ceremony

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Shanik and Jeff had their wedding ceremony at Andrew’s Chapel in Dunedin on the Saturday before Labor Day. After being together for six years and having a beautiful five year old daughter, Kierra, they decided it was time to be married. Andrews Chapel has the historic early Florida Victorian charm and is centrally located close to downtown Dunedin near Hammock Park. The chapel has an open alter with shiny hardwood flooring and wooden pews. A convenient changing room for bride & bridal party is adjacent to the chapel.

Andrews Memorial Chapel in Dunedin is a great place for a civil ceremony wedding.

Andrews Memorial Chapel in Dunedin is a great place for a civil ceremony wedding.

Shanik had relatives from her hometown, Jamaica. Here Grandma was so tearful, and almost had me in tears, as she was escorted down the aisle to “Ave Maria”.  The bridesmaid wore teal sleeveless dresses and the groomsmen had matching ties with beige suits. Shanik looked absolutely stunning with her sleeveless white dress. The dress had a jewel beaded waistline and Shanik accented her neck with a lovely necklace and matching head piece. She got her dress at David’s Bridal and carried a beautiful bouquet of white and deep peach colored roses. Their daughter, Kierra, carried the rings in a box. She was very excited and looked adorable.

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Shanik’s white and peach roses

Shanik and Jeff were having a reception at 315 Banquet Hall in Palm Harbor.

Shanik sent me a text message the following Monday and said, “Thank you so much Charmaine you helped make our wedding day perfect and are really thankful.”

I really enjoyed meeting them and serving as their Dunedin wedding ceremony officiant

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Me with Shanik and Jeff at their wedding in Dunedin, FL

Meet Charmaine! Your Palm Harbor Wedding Officiant!

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Hi, I’m Charmaine your Palm Harbor wedding officiant. I am a native Bostonian. 17 years ago I decided to move with the family to Palm Harbor, Florida because I couldn’t stand the cold weather any longer. I’ve been married to my husband George for 32 years. It seems like yesterday that we got married. 10 years ago I retired from a management/customer service position with Delta Airlines where I worked for over 32 years. I had been a Florida Notary Public during my airline career and when I retired I decided to further pursue notary opportunities, including wedding officiating.

I'm your Tampa Clearwater Palm Harbor wedding officiant

Hello! I’m your Tampa, Clearwater, Palm Harbor wedding officiant

I have two adult children. Amanda, who lives in Tallahassee with my son-in-law, Ryan & their dachshund, Lola.

Amanda and Ryan at their wedding rehearsal dinner last October in Tallahassee, FL. Ryan's being silly.

Amanda and Ryan at their wedding rehearsal dinner last October in Tallahassee, FL. Ryan’s being silly.

My son George Jr. lives in Dunedin, FL and has a very active 2 ½ year old daughter, Adriana (my granddaughter). He has a little all black dachshund Rose.

George Jr. and Adriana at a festival in Dunedin, FL.

George Jr. and Adriana at a festival in Dunedin, FL.

I have the cutest little dachshund Bella. So basically, we are a dachshund family!! Hah!

Our dachshund family- Bella is on the left, Rose in the middle, and Lola on the right.

Our dachshund family- Bella is on the left, Rose in the middle, and Lola on the right.

When I’m not serving as your Palm Harbor wedding officiant, I enjoy spending time with family. I love to travel. My daughter & son-in-law Ryan enjoy vacationing with us and we always like having them with us. We love to hike together, go exploring, and going out to eat. We recently took at trip to Bryce National Park & Zion National Park. Two beautiful parks with lots of great hiking trails and lots of neat things to explore.

George Sr., me, Amanda, and Ryan in Bryce Canyon National Park

George Sr., me, Amanda, and Ryan in Bryce Canyon National Park

When I’m at home I’m usually out jogging in the morning or working out in our garage gym.

Working out in our home gym

Working out in our home gym

In the evening, I take my dog, Bella, out walking. My little granddaughter, Adriana, loves coming over to Grammy’s house, and of course, I love having her come over. We go swimming in the pool together, feed the ducks in a nearby park, or go to a fun place like Adventure Island, Lowry Park Zoo, or Glazer’s Children’s Museum. We have so many fun parks & places to go in Tampa Bay area.

Building a ginger bread house!

Building a ginger bread house!

Adriana loves when I read to her.

Adriana loves when I read to her.

My husband George & I enjoy it when he has a photo shoot at a wedding that I’m performing. We usually end the day watching brainless TV show’s like the Bachelor, America’s Got Talent, Dancing With the Stars or put on a good movie. We love going to the movies, go out to eat, bike ride on Pinellas Trail, and just staying home enjoying our home & each other.

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George Sr. taking pictures at a wedding I officiated in Treasure Island

I’m so glad to be a Palm Harbor wedding officiant. I’ve performed many weddings throughout the Palm Harbor Tampa Clearwater area over the years and have met so many wonderful couples. I’m glad to share a little bit about me as I often get to know a lot about my couples through my correspondence as their Palm Harbor wedding officiant.