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Florida Beach Wedding Information
For your Siesta Key Beach Wedding, Lido Beach Wedding, Sarasota Beach
Wedding, Sanibel Island Beach Wedding, or your Naples Beach Wedding
Your Important Beach Wedding Questions Answered!

OTHER IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ANSWERED:
Can we meet with you in person to discuss our wedding?:   We wish we did have the time to meet with all of our couples.  
However, all of our communication will be done by email or telephone.  We  explain all of our packages, and what is included in each package,
directly on our website.  We have offered you a marriage license page, along with important links to obtain your marriage license.  We also have
our selections pages that will have all of our selections (and there are a lot of them!) photographed and numbered, for your convenience.  We
have an information video posted on our selections pages that will explain exactly how your beach wedding will work.  Once you reserve with us,
you will receive an information packet, filled with time lines, worksheet, contract, and envelopes to return the completed paperwork to us.   We
make it easy and stress-free!

Beach Wedding Attire (including hair and veil):  Any type of wedding attire is great for a beach wedding.  A bride's dress can never
be too formal, even if the groom is opting to wear khakis and a dress shirt.  Brides keep in mind for your hair and veil:  Even on the best of
beach days, there is usually a breeze, so remember to have extra pins to pin up unruly bangs or fly-away curls.   A veil can be beautiful at a
wedding, but a long veil can easily be twisted in the wind at your beach wedding.  Make sure you can easily take off your veil, if needed to.

Do you take care of the reception?:  No, but once your package is reserved, we can certainly offer you several different options and
venues for your reception or celebration dinner.

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

Most important, why should you hire us?  Beach weddings ARE our business.  Each one of our bridal  couples are
special and important to us.    With our company, you may be purchasing a package, but you will have a lot of  choices, so
your beach wedding celebration will be how you have chosen it. With Siesta Key Weddings, your Florida Beach wedding
celebration will be uniquely yours!


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? click here!

DEPOSIT, PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION INFORMATION:
Deposit questions and information.  A deposit is required to reserve the date.  Your deposit is non-refundable, NO EXCEPTIONS.  
Your deposit will be applied to the package price, so it will be deducted from the total price of the package.   For every credit card transaction,  
please add the credit card transaction fee of 3% (for example, a deposit of $400.00 will be $412.00 when paying by credit card).

Cancellation Policy:  Up to 30 days before your scheduled wedding date:   your deposit, plus any monies paid to outside vendors is
non-refundable.  You will have the option to reschedule one time, up to six months from the original ceremony date, based upon availability.    If
you cancel within 29 days of the wedding ceremony, 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 time of booking. IF YOUR PAYMENT IS LATE, you will need to pay your remaining
balance, in cash, within seven days of the ceremony date.

Which Holidays will add  to the cost of the package?:  Additional charges will be added  to the package cost for the following
Holidays:  Easter Weekend, Memorial Weekend, The week of 4th of July,  Labor Day Weekend, Thanksgiving Weekend, Christmas Eve,
Christmas Day,  New Year's Eve, New Year's Day

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
large weddings and extra charges will apply if you go over the guest limit allowed for these smaller packages.

CEREMONY PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATION:
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 (remember, they will also need to
help "coordinate your line-up, since our photographer won't be there to do this task).   Also, any of our "props" that our own photographers use,  
will not be available.   We take photographs during and immediately after the ceremony.    You will have the option of purchasing additional
photography time.  This will include many more photos, use of our props, and a free photo CD of all the ceremony pictures.   We are not
responsible for any equipment malfunctions.   We are not responsible for 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.    

When does the photography start and how long does it take?:  We start the photography when the ceremony is about to
begin.  We take photos during the ceremony and a few poses of the bride and groom  after the ceremony.  If you have purchased the additional
photography time, the after ceremony photos will take approximately 30 - 45 minutes, depending on the number of guests, guest and family
cooperation, etc...  If you are late for your ceremony, you will also forfeit some after ceremony photography time and no credit will be issued.

Can our photographers also take our reception photos?   No.  Our photographer is our own staff photographer.  They are
available for our beach wedding ceremonies only.  However,  You can contact Kayla Michelle Photography who would be more than happy to
offer her services for your wedding day (based on availability).  Her contact information can be found on our packages page.

How will we receive our photos?:  You will receive your ceremony photos on a free photo CD.  You will be able to take your photo CD
anywhere to make prints, in the sizes that you want.  Your photo CD can take up to 45 days to receive and it will be mailed to you.

Do you offer videography services? Yes, our ceremony videography is available when you purchase a Destiny or Elegant Romance
Package and the additional photography time.  Our video is a basic video of the ceremony, and your after ceremony photography time.  

MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION:
Do I need a Florida Marriage License to get married in Florida?  Yes!  You must obtain your own Florida marriage license to get married in
Florida.  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.

WEDDING CEREMONY LOCATION  INFORMATION (including any permits, and rain)
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.

Do I have to find my own beach wedding location?  We have locations available for your beach wedding.  If you want to have the
ceremony at a location of your choice:  It must have reasonable beach access for us, and your guests.   For private properties, you will have
to obtain the manager/owner's permission.

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.

Can we have the wedding ceremony take place other than the beach?  Yes, but only some  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.

Are there private beach wedding locations?  All beaches are public beaches.  We make the most effort in choosing our sites that
are less congested.  There will probably be people visiting our beautiful beaches.  However, they are usually most respectful of your wedding
celebration.  In some areas, such as Siesta Key Beach, your required permit does not allow you to "block off" an area of the beach.   However,
you reserved beach wedding space will not be occupied by another wedding ceremony, party, etc...

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.   If it is a light shower, the ceremony can go on, but some, or all of our equipment
and decorations may not be used.   If we can't wait out the weather,  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).   There are no credits or refunds issued due to weather-related issues.

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
.

"ALL ABOUT THE CEREMONY" INFORMATION:
Who performs the ceremony? A Florida Notary performs the legal marriage ceremony, vow renewal, and commitment ceremony.

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

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

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

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.

CEREMONY TIME:  We will give you a scheduled wedding time.    When available, we will have you select your wedding time. Your
ceremony time is the start time NOT  the time to start arriving (for example, 5:00 p.m. Ceremony time?   Your guests should start arriving at 4:30
and you should arrive by 4:45 p.m. -- you should be walking down the aisle by 5:00 p.m.).    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.  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!  Ceremonies scheduled one hour
before sunset are considered Sunset Weddings -- Sunset beach wedding in the Siesta Key, and surrounding areas, are the most popular and
are subject to an additional charge.

Do you assist with coordination for 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.  

Can I have petals or bird seed  to throw at our wedding?  You can only use real petals.  We do not recommend bird seed as it
attracts too many birds.  Bubbles or tiny seashells may be used.

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 choice of music, you will be able to choose your
songs from our play list. If your package includes just the traditional bridal music, you will still have the choice of traditional or island-style (steel
drum).

We strongly recommend reading the following information before reserving your Florida beach
wedding package.  These are the most frequently asked questions that our couples  want to know.


INFORMATION REGARDING OUR BEACH WEDDING PACKAGES:
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 ceremony package, however  no substitutions or credit will be issued.

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 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 apply.

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 equipment, chairs, and decorations.  This is for the safety and enjoyment for 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.   

Do you assist with coordination for 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.