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1) What are the Florida Wedding license requirements?
Getting married in Florida is easy. Out of state residents
have no waiting period. You simply appear together at a
Clerk of the Court office, present a photo ID, and pay the
fee ($93.50) in cash. There are no blood test requirements.
The license is issued at that time, is good that same day
and for a period of time up to 60 days, and can be used
anywhere in the State of Florida. It will need to be filed
with the county of origin, but we take care of that on your
behalf. Florida residents must complete a pre-marital counseling
course or allow for a 3 day waiting period from application
to license effective date.
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2) In what areas of the state are the Florida
Wedding packages offered?
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Perfect Beginning offers wedding services
in the following Coastal areas of Florida
– Gulf Coast area from Clearwater Beach
to Marco Island, including St.
Peteerburg, Bradenton, Sarasota,
Venice, Englewood, Fort
Myers, Sanibel, Captiva,
Ft. Myers Beach, Lovers Key,
Bonita Beach, Naples and Marco
Island.
Atlantic Coastal areas from
Melboune Beach south to Palm Beach,
including Indialantic, Sebastian,
Vero Beach, Hutchison Island,
Ft. Pierce, Jupiter, Singer
Island, Palm Beach, Delray
Beach, and Ft. Lauderdale.
Panhandle Coastal area –
the “Forgotton Coast,” just
as the name implies, a limited quiet area about 50 miles
east of Panama City, that includes Port
Saint Joe, Mexico Beach, Cape
San Blas, Indian Pass, Apalachicola,
and St. George Island.
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3) Where can we have our Florida beach wedding
ceremony?
Most often, the easiest and best option is to have the
ceremony at your resort, hotel,
or other accommodation. Generally, it is
a little bit more private than going to a public area. However,
there are also beautiful parks and beach accesses that are
off the beaten track, so even if you aren’t staying
on the beach, we can have a great location usually for a
nominal site fee, sometimes as little as the parking fees.
We work with you to determine the best location based on
all the particulars concerning your wedding and how you
envisioned this day to be. You have lots of options, and
we’re here to help.
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4) How many guests can we have at our beach
wedding?
There really isn’t any restriction with regard to
my services but some locations cannot accommodate certain
size groups. Finding the right spot for your wedding group
is part of how we can help make things go smoothly. Also,
in the Florida wedding packages the
photo package is determined by wedding size, so
the Cherished Beginning would not work
for a group over 10 or so.
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5) Can you help us arrange our wedding reception,
as well as accommodations for our guests?
Yes, we provide assistance with everything you could need
– the first thing to do is determine the date and
where you will have the wedding ceremony. Once that is established,
we can move forward with plans for the guests. We’ll
find a spot convenient to the wedding site that will offer
group rates, get a block of rooms set aside, and your guests
just book under your wedding group. This is a service that
is provided at no charge once your deposit is received.
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6) How does it all work………trying
to plan a wedding in Florida while living in another state?
The first thing to do is go over all the things you want
for your wedding with us, your Florida Wedding coordinator.
That’s why we’re here – we do it all the
time. This is best done with a personal phone call, so ideas
can be discussed and pros and cons offered. You tell us
what you want, and we contact the right vendors to make
it happen.
Our years of experience and involvement within the industry
keep us familiar with making your life easy. We work with
the same people, over and over – because they are
the best around. We become the point of contact and keep
your time involvement and stress level to a minimum. We
know what works and what doesn’t, and lots of ways
to give you the wedding of your dreams while staying within
your budget. We are always just an email away! If you don’t
like the suggestions, we keep working until we find the
right solution.
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7) Do you only offer the Florida Wedding
packages shown, or can you tailor one just for us?
We can definitely make the package to fit your needs and
wants – generally we start with a package that is
the right size for your group, then just add on the additional
services. Just let us know what you want.
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8) What if it rains?
I’m reluctant to say I’ve only been rained
out once, but it’s true! I have done several in a
light mist, but that was at the wishes of the couples who
wanted their Florida beach wedding no matter what. But if
the weather is starting to look bad, we will definitely
have a plan B.
Generally, the best idea is to look at the place where
you are staying or the reception site. They are very accommodating
about rain options. We can find an inside space, a covered
space outside, etc. If you want a firm rain backup plan,
it can certainly be arranged. However, there is always a
reservation fee that is not refunded if you don’t
use the space. Either way, we work with you on the changes
– are also willing to change the date, time, location
- whatever it takes.
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9) We already have a place to stay –
what now?
Any of the basic Wedding packages, as
shown on my web site will work. Just give us a call to check
our availability for your date and location, and we will
help with package selection or setting up something just
for you.
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10) We don’t have a place to stay
and are unfamiliar with Florida – what now?
First, check out the Florida Wedding Packages
page of my web site. It’s divided by general area,
then has a list of samples of wedding and accommodation
options, as well as some ideas for boat
weddings. Then give us a call so we can check the
availability for the hotel/resort as well as our own. In
addition to what is shown, we have many other ideas not
featured on the website and can always find just the right
spot for you.
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11) What about the ceremony and vows?
We have many different wedding ceremonies
to choose from, and you will be given the opportunity to
look them over and personalize your wedding vows
if you choose. Some couples are happy with the ceremony
and vows offered without changes. They have been
written with a lot of love and are spiritual
and romantic. You can add readings by friends
or family, music, personal vows, etc.
If you want to plan a recommitment of your wedding vows,
we also offer some wonderful vow-renewal ceremonies. This
is an excellent way to celebrate an anniversary or just
a way to say, “I still love you.”
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12) How do I get started?
Just give me a call! I love to discuss wedding
plans, so we can go over your wishes and how we
can work together to make your dreams come true. When you
feel comfortable enough with me, and the variety of services
that I offer, you will need to make a reservation for the
date. At that time, we charge a $300 deposit. This reserve’s
our services for that date, and we begin the coordination
of the vendors at that time. It also reserves the photographer
and florist. For that reason, this deposit
is non-refundable.
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13) Do you recommend any other interesting
websites for us to visit?
Yes! Please visit our partner sites:
Island
Wedding Shop - Beach theme wedding favors, table centerpieces,
and decorations with island attitude. Great ideas for your
reception, bridal shower, engagement party or corporate
event. We'll bring paradise to you!
LumaBase.com
- Luminaries and other interesting items fow wedding
decorations and gifts.
Outrigger
Beach Resort - Please contact Jeanne Bigos, Director
of Sales, at 800-211-8441 or 239-463-3131. Be sure to tell
them Glory Williams from "A Perfect Beginning"
sent you!
Payless
Wedding Favors - Payless Wedding Favors is dedicated
to providing our customers with the finest favors and gifts
at the lowest possible prices. That's why our motto is:
"Cutting the cost of wedding favors!"
Wedding
Favors by Serendipity - Elegant wedding favors, plantable
wedding favors, "Perfect Pair" candles, chocolate
covered strawberries, themed wedding and shower favors,
place card holders, place frames, wine stoppers, and much
more.
MyWeddingFavors.com
- Elegant wedding favors and unique wedding favor ideas from My Wedding Favors.
FavorAffair.com
- Favor Affair sells some of the most unique and elegant wedding favors on the web.
WeddingFavorsToGo.com
- Both unique, and elegant, wedding favors with a large
selection
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