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One of the most important details to take care of before the wedding day is to procure the marriage license. Grace Felice, wedding officiant and owner of A Wedding with Grace, provides guidelines for couples getting married in Florida. Where Can I Get a Marriage License? The marriage license may be issued by a Clerk...
Jaeda and John’s glamorous Siesta Key wedding brought modern elegance to the beaches through a combination of saturated floral arrangements, contemporary glass, acrylic elements, and luxurious gold finishes. The Sarasota couple originally envisioned a Key West wedding, but ultimately decided to translate that vision to a local venue in their hometown. They chose a color...
Jen and Geoff’s waterfront Sarasota wedding highlighted the sunshine state’s natural beauty with a simple and elegant aesthetic. The Florida destination wedding incorporated a blue color palette that was inspired by the colors of the coast. “Everyone felt like they were on a tropical vacation. We had our wedding in October, but we are used...
Stephanie and Evan love vacationing at Anna Maria Island and that affinity for Florida style translated into their champagne, gold, and ivory destination Sarasota wedding. “Our wedding would be described as coastal chic. I wanted a classy, romantic, traditional look without losing the feel of being in a tropical setting,” the bride shared. “Some of...
Rochelle and Che’s intimate Sarasota wedding embraced the serene Florida coastline with a waterfront celebration nestled amongst hovering palm trees. Transforming their ballroom with blush pink details and lit candles, the bride and groom invited friends and family from all over to witness their winter nuptials. “I didn’t necessarily have a particular theme in mind,...
Kiki and Alex’s romantic Sarasota wedding combined chic rustic details with gorgeous waterfront views for a stunning celebration that was nothing less than swoon-worthy. Featuring a color palette of rose, mauve, and navy blue, the bride and groom made sure the little details shined throughout their day. “Our theme was a mix between something...
Seeta and Josh’s downtown St. Pete Indian fusion wedding was filled with a rich color palette of dark blue, burgundy and cream. The bride chose red as a nod to her Indian heritage, complimented by navy groomsmen suits. “Josh and I are truly an east meets west couple. He hails from Merry Ol’ England...
Rustic Outdoor Sarasota Wedding | Rafter J Ranch Barn Wedding Karrie and Nate’s outdoor rustic Sarasota barn wedding featured a country chic theme with a mint, navy blue, silver and ivory color palette. Their wedding had a special twist to it, as the entire wedding was donated to the couple by area Sarasota wedding vendors. “Call...
Elegant Waterfront Sarasota Wedding | Ca d’Zan Ringling Mansion Wedding Adrian and John’s Sarasota wedding featured an intimate ceremony with stunning waterfront views atop the Ca d’Zan Ringling Mansion Belvedere Tower. “We live in Bradenton and wanted something close to home so that our families and close friends could all be with us on our special day....
Real Tampa Bay/Sarasota Beach Wedding Inspiration Sarasota Beach Wedding | Anna Maria Island Wedding Nikole and Ricky’s Anna Maria Island beach wedding featured an oceanfront wedding ceremony, followed by a romantic, outdoor tented reception. “We chose Anna Maria Island because we both really love the beach; it’s totally our happy place,” the bride shared. “We wanted to...
NOVA 535 Wedding – Downtown St. Pete Wedding Christine and Jeff’s Love Story: Jeff & I started dating over 10 years ago in high school in Michigan. We were first introduced by a mutual friend who tried to set us up on a date freshman year. I, however, was not interested, but we became friends....
Kari and Todd met the old fashioned way…through a friend of a friend. The Tampa couple met over lunch one Friday afternoon at the Green Iguana and hit it off. Although Todd moved to Connecticut a year later to attend business school at Yale University, the pair survived the long-distance relationship and were engaged...
Marry Me Tampa Bay editor, Anna Coats, created Marry Me Tampa Bay in 2012 to showcase the area's best local weddings and vendors. She has been featured as a wedding expert on the national talkshow Daytime, Fox13, ABC Action News, Great Day Tampa Bay, and Bay News 9 (now Spectrum).
