Simple Palm Harbor Wedding Ceremonies

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I hear quite often “I can’t afford to get married right now.” What’s to afford? Yes, you do have to get a marriage license, but everything else can be affordable. Maybe not elaborate, but affordable. Especially here in Florida. We have so many beautiful parks, beaches, gardens and even backyards that are great places for a wedding that have minimal cost involved. The main focus is to be married isn’t it?!

This past weekend, I performed a wedding on Saturday for Malania and Jimmy at their home in New Port Richey. They have been together for over five years and wanted to be married. A few friends and family members were guest. They kept it simple. There were cupcakes and champagne and everyone was just enjoying being together with the select people that were invited. I took a few photos for them with their camera and they were very happy.

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Me with Malania and Jimmy at their wedding in New Port Richey

Later in the day, I performed a ceremony for Penny and Stanley at Honeymoon Island in Dunedin. They also kept it simple. They had the beauty of the beach and had friends take photos for them. They were going out together with friends after the ceremony, but hadn’t made any plans on where.

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Me with Penny and Stanley at their wedding in Honeymoon Island

The brides for both weddings didn’t wear wedding gowns. They did both wear smiles and I could see the genuine love they have for their now spouses.

If you are holding off in getting married because of money, contact us A Beautiful Wedding in Florida Palm Harbor, Dunedin or Tallahassee. We can give you ideas and options for a wedding that you just might be able to afford, but hadn’t even thought about. We see Simple Palm Harbor Wedding Ceremonies and simple Tallahassee area wedding ceremonies all the time!!

Keep it fun, simple, and get married!!! KEEP CALM AND GET MARRIED!

 

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.