Clearwater Beach Wedding in the Morning

Clearwater Beach Wedding in the Morning

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I always say that summer weddings in Florida are the best in the morning. The beaches are so still peaceful and by far less populated. Usually thunderstorms are in the afternoon so weather isn’t typically an issue. On July 15th,  it was a little different story for Samantha & Cory Clearwater Beach wedding in the morning. Dark clouds were all around and there were off and on squalls of rain showers. Fortunately, by the time of the ceremony the skies cleared up leaving the Clearwater Beach so tranquil with bright blue sky and puffy white clouds

Samantha and Cory were vacationing in Florida from West Virginia with their two children and Cory’s parents. Samantha wanted a short and sweet simple wedding on the beach. They wanted to have their wedding with their children and have the rest of the day to enjoy the beach. The ceremony was on the beach outside of the Hilton Inn where they were staying. The beach was quiet, the sand was white and soft, and the beach was just beautiful for a Clearwater Beach wedding in the morning. Samantha & Cory had the wedding that they wanted and then were going to enjoy the rest of the week in Florida.

Samantha, Corey, their son, and me after their short and sweet Clearwater Beach Wedding in the morning

Samantha, Corey, their son, and me were  all smiles 🙂 after their short and sweet Clearwater Beach Wedding in the morning

 

Throwback Thursday- Ohhh the Weddings We’ve Officiated

Throwback Thursday- Ohhh the Weddings We’ve Officiated

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For the past twelve years , I have been officiating weddings. It’s been such pleasure to meet so many wonderful couples and an honor to officiate their weddings. It’s also been wonderful to share this experience and opportunity with my family members who are also wedding officiants. We have worked with so many wonderful couples who continue to follow us on Facebook and occasionally share photos with us. We’ve even had a few times that we’ve run into couples we’ve married at their friends wedding ceremony or even had a few times where they’ve asked us to officiate their siblings wedding ceremony.

The first wedding I officiated was twelve years ago with David & Grace. David is actually my brother-in-law so I was very excited to perfom his wedding!

David and Grace married December

David and Grace married December 8, 2001

Most of the weddings I officiate make me very happy!

Holiday wedding at Clearwater Beach. Photos by George Sr.

Holiday wedding at Clearwater Beach. Photos by George Sr.

But last year a wedding I officiated touched me with so much sadness. April & Brian asked me to perform their wedding on Clearwater Beach. They were coming to Florida with their three children. They were going to be in Orlando and traveling to Clearwater for the wedding and a beach day– the kids had never been to the beach before. The family was being sent to Florida by Make a Wish because their daughter who, at the time, was 9 years old has cancer. She had cancer when she was five and with treatment went into remission. But sadly, the cancer came back and they elected not to pursue treatment. She was a beautiful little girl. She had a seizure while we were together and it was amazing to see the love this family had for her, and one another. It was so sad performing the ceremony and looking at their family knowing that the little girl wouldn’t be with them much longer. Brian and April wanted to get married with their entire family together and it was truly a special time with everyone was having fun at their first beach trip.

Beautiful family

April and Brian with their beautiful family. Married on May 14, 2013 on Clearwater Beach. Photos by George Sr.

I’ve also had funny weddings. One time, I was asked to dress up as Elvis Presley for a Halloween wedding. Barbara & Bruce had their house all decorated for Halloween and wanted an Elvis themed wedding. It was so much fun! I wasn’t the only one in costume, Barbara & Bruce were in costumes also. My husband George Sr. was the photographer….their photos were by far not your typical wedding photos.

Elvis is in the house...and ready to marry you!

Elvis aka me (LOL!) was in the house…and ready to marry Barbara and Bruce. Married 10/31/2012. Photos by George Sr.

Having fun at Bruce and Barbara's Halloween wedding

Having fun at Bruce and Barbara’s Halloween wedding. Photos by George Sr.

I’ve performed weddings at: parks, on beaches, at venues, in gardens, at homes, on boats, and even at a Chick-fil-A.  Small weddings, large weddings, simple weddings, vow renewals, LGBTQ commitment ceremonies, and more….I honestly can say, I’ve enjoyed them all!!!

My daughter, Amanda, began officiating weddings seven years ago while attending college at Florida State University. She continues to perform weddings in Tallahassee and the surrounding areas.

Amanda officiating a wedding at Lichgate on High Rd Tallahassee

Amanda officiating a wedding at Lichgate on High Rd Tallahassee

Amanda officiating Megan and Eli's wedding in Quincy, FL.

Amanda officiating Megan and Eli’s wedding in Quincy, FL.

My son, George Jr., also began officiating weddings while attending college at the University of South Florida seven years ago. He is also fluent in Spanish and performs Spanish weddings throughout the Tampa Bay Clearwater area.

George Jr. officiates wedding at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor

George Jr. officiates wedding at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club in Palm Harbor

George Jr performed a Spanish wedding ceremony on Clearwater beach

George Jr. performed a Spanish wedding ceremony on Clearwater beach at sunset

My husband, George Sr., is also an officiant and photographer. Often times, I am the officiant and he is the photographer. We have a lot of fun working together and helping couples with their special day.

George Sr. officiated Haley & Daren's wedding in Brooksville, FL

George Sr. officiated Haley & Daren’s wedding in Brooksville, FL

George Sr. officiated a beautiful small intimate wedding at Phillipe Park in Safety Harbor

George Sr. officiated a beautiful small intimate wedding at Phillipe Park in Safety Harbor

Whether you want a male, female, older male or older female, we have an officiant that will help make your wedding ceremony remarkable. We’ve all performed a number of weddings, happy, sad, funny, elegant, simple…whatever you want we will make happen! Take a look at more of the weddings performed at A Beautiful Wedding In Florida.

Tallahassee Home Wedding Ceremony

Tallahassee Home Wedding Ceremony

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On July 12, 2014, I had the honor of marrying Emile and Chyretta. Their wedding was at their home at 11am. The weather was hot and humid, but the rain held off  so the ceremony could be performed as scheduled! Tallahassee home wedding ceremony are some of my favorite, because everyone is casual and just happy to be together. I enjoy all weddings, but it’s exceptionally neat to see what couples can put together at their home to create a beautiful wedding ceremony. You don’t need a lot of money or resources to have a really nice wedding at your house with a few family and friends. I always encourage couples who are considering going down to the Court House to get married to think about doing something small at their house. It’ll be much more comfortable, family and friends can all be their, and it’ll be more memorable and special.

This the home that Emile and Chyretta live in. Check out the sign above front door, “Smile, it Confuses People”. As soon as I arrived and saw that sign, I knew they’d be a great couple to work with!

Emile and Chyrettas home. Check out the sign above front door, "Smile, it Confuses People". As soon as I arrived and saw that sign, I knew theydd be a great couple to marry!

Emile and Chyretta’s home.

The morning was a perfect time for a wedding because it was not TOO hot yet! Emile had everything setup in their backyard while Chyretta got ready inside. The ceremony was held under a tent which was under a tree so there was nice shade. One of Chyretta’s sons sat in the front row and held the rings. When it came time for the rings he excitedly stood up and handed them to me.

Wedding ceremony

Wedding ceremony

About 10-12 family and friends attended the ceremony then later in the afternoon they were having a  small reception with food from Publix.

Tent where Emile and Chyrettas reception would be held later in the afternoon

Tent where Emile and Chyretta’s reception would be held later in the afternoon

Emile and Chyretta are a perfect example of a happy in love couple who wanted to get married and do a little more than a court house wedding so they put together a small low budget wedding that made them happy. I was honored to be a part of their Tallahassee home wedding ceremony and glad to help make their wedding day special.