| Florida Weddings, Key West, State Park Weddings and Top Beaches |
| Is Florida Your Wedding Paradise? Florida has a wedding paradise for everyone. From the white sands of Destin to the funky Caribbean feel of Key West to Disney weddings In Orlando, you can find your destination wedding paradise in the sunshine state. In Florida, you are always within a couple of hours drive to a beach. The shores of Florida on the Atlantic side has 580 miles of beaches and on the gulf coast there are 770 miles of coastline on the ocean. There is a beach for you! If you are planning a beach wedding in Florida, remember that the first dates that book up are sunset weddings on Friday and Saturday. If you want a wedding on a white sandy beach, consider Destin in the panhandle on the gulf. Want a wedding with a salsa flair? Then one of the beaches around Miami are for you. Sanibel and Captiva Islands are known for their sea shells. Florida beaches have different personalities. Anna Marie Island near Tampa Bay is said to be the number one beach wedding destination in Florida. Florida also offers wedding chapels and many indoor venues. Florida with its sunshine and palm trees is the perfect spot for a destination wedding. |
| State Park Weddings in Florida If you are using Florida State Park Recreational facilities for weddings and/ or receptions must show proof of liability insurance. This includes, and not limited too, wedding decoration, tent/ chair rental companies, musicians, caterers, etc. For more information, contact Fl State Park Recreational Services Alcohol is prohibited from all state parks as is throwing rice, but they permit birdseed and bubbles. There may not be any dressing facilities at the park for the bride, and there may be limited bathroom facilities. The parks are strict in their rentals. Your fees depend on whether it is during hours or after hours. You are responsible for removing all the decorations and chairs and any other rental items you brought into the park. For more information, contact Fl State Park Recreational Services |
| Disney Weddings Every Princes has dreamed of a wedding in a castle, arriving in a coach with a footman and Disney can make it happen. Disney weddings are pricey, starting at $4,500.00. Minimum nights stay in the resort are also required. They also have weddings on their cruise ships that start at $2,500.00 and add that to the cost of the cruise.. Contact Disney Fairy Tale Wedding planners for more info. |
| Key West Weddings Key West is the southern most tip of Florida. The climate is tropical and the vibe is definitely funky. It is the home of unusual, creative and artistic people. It feels like the Caribbean with its musical beat and the bright colors and neat clapboard homes. Its laid back attitude makes you feel like you are in a Caribbean island, but you don't need a passport because its Florida. You can have a theme wedding in a civil war fort, a pirate wedding, a tropical garden wedding, at luxurious estates and on the beach, on a tall ship, on a schooner, at the southern most tip of Florida, on the wharf, in the square, you dream it, they'll do it. Key West has numerous wedding planners that will assist you in all your plans. Sunset in Key West is sacred and social time. Cruise ships have to leave the docks before sunset so they don't impede the view of the magnificent sunsets. If you choose a sunset wedding in Key West, book ahead to avoid disappointment. |
Florida Marriage License Information: Both parties must be 18 years old. No blood test is required. There is no waiting period and the license is valid for 60 days. Both parties must appear in person and provide picture identification like a drivers license, passport or student ID. Proof of divorce is required. If either party was previously married, the applicant is required to indicate on the license application the date, county and state (or country) in which the divorce, dissolution or annulment was issued from the previous marriage. The marriage license fee is $93.50 and must be paid in cash. The marriage license is issued by the Clerk of Courts in each County of Florida but can be used throughout the State of Florida. Florida residents: Florida's Marriage Preparation and Preservation Act is a law which offers a 37% discount on marriage license fees if the couple completes a four-hour preparation course. If the couple doesn't take the course, they will be required to wait three days before the marriage license will be valid by the Clerk of Courts. |
Comments: My nephew got married on a veranda of a hotel on Atlantic beach in Jacksonville. The wedding party went onto the beach for a champagne toast and pictures. Dinner and dancing was on the veranda and it held over 200 people. It was the most fun weddings ever even though the weather stayed hot all night long. Key West just rocks. You see every one from bikers to socialites. There is something interesting in every nook and cranny. Great place to people watch. And don't forget the 6 toed cats at Hemingway's. They are considered lucky. Who knew? There are so many places to dine outdoors and just watch the world go by. Sunsets are so romantic! Destin knows how to throw a beach wedding. The white sands just glisten, its so pretty. Since its on the gulf side, the surf isn't as rough, so we were able to walk into the water to take some wedding pics. |
| The Travel Channel's Florida's Best Secret Beaches: Delray Beach, South Florida near Palm Beach Sebastian Inlet, Space Coast Fort DeSoto State Park, West Coast Florida near Tampa Pass-a-Grille Beach, West Coast Florida, St. Petersburg Atlantic Beach, Jacksonville Dr. Beach's 2008 top 10 US beaches names a Florida beach as the number one beach, based on 50 criteria! The number one spot goes to Caladesi Island State Park in Dunedin, Florida, the number three spot is Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida and the number 9 USA beach is Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne, Florida. Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman known as Dr. Beach, issues his list of America's Best Beaches. He visits over 100 beaches each year in an official quest for just the right combination of sand, clean water and environmentally healthy. Top Wedding Beaches in Florida 1. Captiva Island: A seaside chapel and gorgeous beach views gives this beach the award of "Most Romantic Beach" two years in a row. 2. Little Palm Island: Little Palm Island Resort is the only accommodations on the island. This luxe digs has hosted presidents and rock stars. They specialize in weddings. 3. Seaside: Is a planned community perfect for a wedding, either on the beach or at the seaside pavilion. 4. Sanibel Island: Natural beauty and sea shells make this island paradise the perfect beach wedding. 5. Amelia Island: You can marry on the beach or on horseback. The beaches are undeveloped and pristine. 6. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park: This beach is stunning, with a light house and a seaside pavilion. 7. Crescent Beach: White, white sands, a funky vibe and the a laid back island attitude give this a unique place to exchange vows. 8. Bahia Honda State Park: spectacular views, flora and fauna and soft sand make this perfect for a barefoot wedding. 9. Marco Island: From beach front resorts to historic inns, this place has it all. 10. Lover's Key State Recreation Area: The name says it all! |
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