BEACH WEDDING INFORMATION
Many of your important Florida Beach Wedding questions answered!
The following are frequently asked questions regarding your beach wedding
ceremony.  We strongly recommend reading the following information before
reserving your beach wedding:


Do I need a Florida Marriage License to get married in Florida?   
Yes!  You must obtain your own marriage license.  You can obtain your Florida marriage license in any county in Florida.  It does not have to
be from the county you are getting married in.  Residents of Florida:  There is a three-day waiting period after you apply for your marriage
license
Non-Florida Residents:  There is no waiting period. At this time, a Florida marriage license is $93.50,  and is not included in any of our
packages.  You must obtain AND bring your marriage license to your wedding ceremony.


Can the beach wedding packages be customized or changed?   
You will be able to  choose your decorations, flowers, ceremony and vows from our selections pages.  However, we have put together
packages for a reason, to give our couples the best value for their money.  Therefore, the packages are sold just as they are:  All-inclusive
beach wedding packages.  If there are some items you may not want (for example, the sand ceremony),  we can eliminate them from your
package, but there will not credit or substitutions issued.


Can we bring our own officiant or minister?  
Yes,  you are more than welcome to bring  your own minister or officiant.   Just remember, the officiant must be licensed in the State of
Florida to perform ceremonies.  However,  no credit or substitution will be issued.


Do you assist with coordination of the ceremony?
While we are not wedding coordinators, when you purchase a package from us, AND use our officiant and photographer -- then we will be
assisting you.


Do you perform vow renewals and commitment ceremonies?  
Yes!  No licenses are needed.  For a vow renewal, you already have your official marriage certificate.  A commitment ceremony is exactly
what it sounds like:  making a commitment in front of family and friends.  However, it is not legally binding.


Who performs the ceremony?
A Florida Notary performs the legal marriage ceremony, vow renewal, or commitment ceremony.


Can you provide a minister perform the ceremony?  
Yes,  based on availability.  There is an additional charge for their service


How long does the actual wedding ceremony take?  
The average beach wedding ceremony takes approximately 15 minutes.


Do I have to find my own beach wedding location?  
We have locations available for your beach wedding.  Or, we can have the beach wedding ceremony at your location, as long as you receive
permission and there is reasonable beach access for us.  We determine which area on the beach to set-up your wedding ceremony.


Can we have the wedding ceremony take place other than the beach?  
Yes, most of our decorations are adaptable for other areas, such as outdoor decks, country clubs.  We will still have to have reasonable
access, plus permission from the venue.

Who is responsible for obtaining permission in front of private residences/condos or hotels?  
You are responsible for obtaining permission from private residences, condos, or hotels where you may want to have your ceremony.

Do I need a permit to get married on the beach?  
In some areas, a permit is needed.   You will be responsible for any permit or parking fees.

Are there private beach wedding locations?  
All beaches are public beaches.  We make the most effort in choosing sites that are less congested.  There will probably be people visiting
our beautiful beaches.  However, they are usually most respectful of your wedding celebration.


Do you set-up and take down the ceremony decorations?  
We set-up and take down our own ceremony decorations.  We only use our own decorations chairs, etc.    This is for the safety and
enjoyment of you and your guests.   We have taken the up most care, creativity and work to produce our own decorations that can be
secured properly at the beach.  We determine the best place to set-up your beach wedding (unless instructed otherwise at a private hotel,
etc...).  You can bring your own fans, bubbles, or programs:  Please have someone arrive early to pass these items to your guests

Are there extra charges for having a bridal party or wedding guests?  
We do not charge to have a bridal party or guests.   However, in some areas, if you have over 48 guests, a permit may have to be obtained,
and additional charges will apply (based on the number of guests).    NOTE:  Some  of our smaller packages do have guest and bridal party  
limitations.   These packages were not designed for larger weddings.

For the packages that have a guest limit number:  
If you purchase one of our smaller wedding packages that have a guest limit number, and you will have more guests than expected, you will
need to upgrade to the next package that can accommodate the additional guests.  The Let's Do It, Beach Beginnings, Perfect Beginnings,
and the Celebration Packages are set-up specifically for smaller weddings.   They are not meant for larger weddings, so please don't choose
one of these packages if you are having a large wedding --additional charges will be applied .


Can I have petals or bird seed  to throw at our wedding?  
You can only use real petals, and in some areas (Anastasia Park in St. Augustine, for example), petals are not allowed.  We do not
recommend bird seed as it attracts too many birds.  Bubbles and tiny seashells may be used.  Confetti, or other products that can litter the
beach are not allowed.


What happens if it rains?
Unfortunately, we cannot control the weather.  We will make every effort to have the ceremony on the beach.  If we can wait out a storm
for a short period of time, we will.  But if we can't, we will try and move the wedding to your reception venue (decorations may not be able
to be used at the alternate ceremony site).  We are not responsible for finding you an alternative site.   Some parts, or all of our set-ups
might not be able to be installed during inclement weather.  If there is a Hurricane Warning, we would be happy to reschedule the ceremony
for another day (based on availability).    If there is a light rain, the ceremony can continue (some components may not be able to be used,
such as the PA System), have your family prepared with umbrellas.

Who is responsible for finding an alternate indoor site?  
It is your responsibility to have a back-up plan.  We will set-up our decorations only once.

Information regarding your hair and veil for your beach wedding:  
Keep in mind, even in the warm summer months, there is breeze on the beach.  Long veils easily twist in the wind.  Keep extra pins and clips
on hand for fly away bangs.  When planning your hairstyle, keep the beach in mind.  Loose, wavy hair looks good in the indoor salon, but
remember you will be outdoors.


Deposit questions and information.  
A deposit is required to reserve your wedding date and your chosen package.  Your deposit is non-refundable, NO EXCEPTIONS.   Your
deposit is applied to the package price, so it will be deducted from the total price of the package.  A 3% service charge will be added to all
credit card transactions.  Once a package is purchased, you cannot "downgrade" to a smaller package.  However, you may be able to
"upgrade" to a larger package (based on availability).

Some Holidays will have extra charges added to the package -- which Holidays?:   
Easter Weekend,  Memorial Day Weekend,  July 4th week (2nd - 6th), Labor Day Weekend,  Thanksgiving Weekend, Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day

Cancellation Policy:  
If you need to cancel:  Up to 30 days from your  ceremony date, you will have the option to reschedule one time, up to six months from the
original ceremony date, based upon availability.   If you cancel  30 days or less from your scheduled ceremony date,  all monies paid will be
forfeited and no rescheduling will be allowed.

When is my final payment due?:  
Final payment is due 30 days before the ceremony date.  If you are scheduling your wedding 30 days or less from the ceremony date,
payment in full is expected at that time.


What if my final payment is late?:  
If your final payment is not paid within 30 days of ceremony date, a cash payment will need to be made.  It will be too late at this time for
credit card or check payments.


CEREMONY TIME:
We will give you a scheduled wedding time.    When available, we will have you select your wedding time.   Keep in mind, later in the day is
better -- less visitors at the beach, etc...    If you are late for your own wedding, late fees will be assessed, and, will have to be paid before
the ceremony starts.   If you are more than 45 minutes late,  your wedding will be cancelled, no rescheduling or refunds will be due.   
Promptness is requested due to the changing tide conditions, other weddings that may be scheduled, courtesy to your waiting guests, etc...

Can I have a Sunrise or Sunset Wedding?:
As good as these sound, keep the following in mind.  Sunrise:  The sun rises very fast, and very early.  Extra charges will apply for a Sunrise
Weddings on the East Coast.   If you are not on the beach exactly on time, you will miss the sunrise.  Sunset:  A lot of the beach parks close
at Sunset.   You can have your beach wedding close to sunset, but you must be on time.  Remember, the sun will wait for no one!  A
ceremony scheduled one hour before sunset is considered a sunset ceremony.


What kind of music will I have at my ceremony?   
For the Packages that include music:  We will play a song as the bridal party is walking (if you don't have a bridal party, this music will be
played right before the ceremony is set to start), the bridal march for the bride, and a song that will be played once you are pronounced
man and wife.    If your package includes your music choices, you will be able to choose the music from our selections pages.  If your
package includes just the traditional bridal music, you will still have the choice of traditional or island-style (steel drum).

Ceremony photography information:
Photography that is included in our packages:   We use our own staff photographers.   If you want to have your own  photographer, our
photographer will not be present and no credit will be issued.  Also, any of our "props" that our own photographers use,  will not be
available.   Our photography will start when the ceremony begins, continue throughout the ceremony, and a few poses immediately after
the ceremony of the bride and groom.   You will have the option of purchasing additional photography  time:  This will include many more
photos, use of our "props", immediate family, bridal party, and a free photo CD of all the ceremony pictures.    We are not responsible for
any equipment malfunctions.   We are not responsible for full editing of photographs.  Our  main goal is to take the best photos possible, but
some things, including weather, natural lighting, timing, equipment malfunctions, disruptive guests, other people on beach, may have an
effect on your photography.    Our photographs are informal photographs of the ceremony and informal and posed pictures before and
after the ceremony.


Can the photographer also take our reception photos?  
No.  Our photographers work only for us.  They are available for our beach wedding ceremonies only.

How will we receive our photos?:
Your photos will be presented to you on a free photo CD.  You can make as many prints, in any size you want.  Your free photo CD can take
up to 45 days to receive.  The photo CD will be mailed to you.

Do you take care of the reception?:
No, but once your wedding package is reserved, we can recommend reception venues and/or restaurants in the area.  We also work with
Lindsay and Andrea, at Coastal Celebrations who can create the wedding reception you are looking for:  www.coastalcelebrations.net

Do you help with hotel reservations?:  
Once your package is reserved,  we can certainly recommend hotels in the area you wish to stay.  

MOST IMPORTANT, why you should choose our company:
Beach weddings in Florida are our business.  We have different locations to serve all of the best areas in Florida for your beach wedding.  
We not only treat each of our wedding celebrations as if it were our own, we make sure your beach wedding celebration is as unique as your
are!


A Florida beach wedding is a beautiful and unique experience.  Our goal is to make this day
one of the best of your lives.  We want your Florida Beach Wedding celebration to be the best
for you, and for us!
Ready to reserve your Florida Beach Wedding?
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