Get Married on Miami Beach: The Ultimate Stress-Free Wedding
For couples looking for a casual and relaxing marriage ceremony, the beach is the perfect choice. By its very nature, the beach is a beautiful place where you can sit back, unwind and enjoy the moment. A place where a sun-dress and shorts are considered dressed up, and a bathing suit with a sarong is the norm.
Imagine having your nuptials in a warm tropical setting. Gentle ocean breezes fill the air, the sounds of waves and seagulls in the background, the sun shining overhead, and soft sand beneath your feet. Next to you is the love of your life, passionately vowing their commitment and devotion to you.
Having your wedding on the beach is a wonderful way to set the mood for a romantic honeymoon. It is an intimate celebration that is convenient and carefree, the perfect way to start a lifetime together.
As more couples plan and pay for their own weddings, they want to have a casual unique celebration and combine it with their honeymoon. This is the concept of a destination wedding. For less than the cost of a traditional wedding, they can have a wedding and honeymoon with funds to spare. Couples can travel to a tropical location; stay in a luxury oceanfront hotel, have a beach marriage ceremony, and still have money left over for restaurants, dance clubs, shopping and attractions.
South Florida is a popular tropical destination for couples who want to combine their wedding and honeymoon, but do not want to travel outside the United States. For those who desire the laid back ambiance of the Caribbean mixed with the exciting energetic atmosphere of South Beach, Miami Beach is the ideal location.
Miami Beach has become a haven for tropical destination weddings because of its beautiful weather and amenities. It has many miles of lovely beaches with a wide range of hotels and accommodations overlooking the warm Atlantic shoreline. An abundance of world renowned restaurants, bars, dance and night clubs for vibrant evenings of food and entertainment. Water sports and activities like jetskiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating or para sailing to fill your days with fun in the sun. Trendy stores and shopping malls to satisfy all your shopping needs.
Relaxing by the water and sunbathing is a typical pastime. You may even catch a glimpse of your favorite celebrity during your stay. Centrally located between the Florida Keys and Ft. Lauderdale, Miami Beach is a great place for a romantic casual tropical beach wedding and honeymoon.
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by Monique N. Gilbert
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wedding Planners in Miami ---------- Tips on Marriage License
Getting Married in Florida
The Marriage License
Where do you get one?
A couple who intends to be married in Florida may obtain a marriage license from Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8am to 5:30pm at any Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Hours may vary so be sure to call ahead. The license does not need to be issued in the county that the ceremony will take place in. The ceremony must take place in the State of Florida to be considered valid.
Is there a waiting period?
There is no waiting period for Florida residents that have both completed a state sanctioned marriage preparation course within the last year. There is a 3 day waiting period for Florida residents who have not taken the course. In addition prospective brides and grooms are now required to read a 16-page booklet which describes situations such as how a court would divide their assets and information about child support payments. Court Clerks are allowed by law to waive the three-day waiting period in the event of a "hardship" case. Also, the waiting period does not apply to non-Florida residents.
How long is the license valid?
A marriage license is valid for 60 days.
How much does it cost?
The fee is $88.50, payable in cash only. Couples who have completed the state-sanctioned marriage preparation course within the past 12 months are only charged $56.00. (Note: Fees for marriage licenses are set by the Florida Legislature, and are subject to change)
Proof of Age and Identity
Both parties for the intended marriage must provide the Clerk's Office a valid photo ID. Accepted forms of ID's are driver's license, State Identification Card, Valid Passport, a I-94 card, Government or Military Identification Card along with a valid Social Security Card.
Previous Marriages
If either party has ever been married and divorced, or widowed, the date of the divorce or date of the spouse's death must be supplied. If the divorce or spouse's death occurred within the past 30 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate is required.
Where can I get copies of my records?
Department of Children and FamiliesDivision of Vital Statistics
P. O. Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042
(904) 359-6955
The Marriage License
Where do you get one?
A couple who intends to be married in Florida may obtain a marriage license from Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8am to 5:30pm at any Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Hours may vary so be sure to call ahead. The license does not need to be issued in the county that the ceremony will take place in. The ceremony must take place in the State of Florida to be considered valid.
Is there a waiting period?
There is no waiting period for Florida residents that have both completed a state sanctioned marriage preparation course within the last year. There is a 3 day waiting period for Florida residents who have not taken the course. In addition prospective brides and grooms are now required to read a 16-page booklet which describes situations such as how a court would divide their assets and information about child support payments. Court Clerks are allowed by law to waive the three-day waiting period in the event of a "hardship" case. Also, the waiting period does not apply to non-Florida residents.
How long is the license valid?
A marriage license is valid for 60 days.
How much does it cost?
The fee is $88.50, payable in cash only. Couples who have completed the state-sanctioned marriage preparation course within the past 12 months are only charged $56.00. (Note: Fees for marriage licenses are set by the Florida Legislature, and are subject to change)
Proof of Age and Identity
Both parties for the intended marriage must provide the Clerk's Office a valid photo ID. Accepted forms of ID's are driver's license, State Identification Card, Valid Passport, a I-94 card, Government or Military Identification Card along with a valid Social Security Card.
Previous Marriages
If either party has ever been married and divorced, or widowed, the date of the divorce or date of the spouse's death must be supplied. If the divorce or spouse's death occurred within the past 30 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate is required.
Where can I get copies of my records?
Department of Children and FamiliesDivision of Vital Statistics
P. O. Box 210
Jacksonville, FL 32231-0042
(904) 359-6955
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
2010 Bride's Choice Award
On January 19, 2010 WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, just announced Dream Wedding Designers in South Florida has been selected to receive the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™ for excellent service in wedding planning business! The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ recognizes and celebrates excellen...ce in quality and service within the wedding industry, as determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 500,000 newlyweds. Dream Wedding Designers in South Florida is among the top five percent of all vendors in the WeddingWire community, which includes over 100,000 wedding professionals across the US and Canada. Awards were given to winners across 19 different service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. “We are excited to recognize and honor the success of the top wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “The annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program has given us the unique opportunity to highlight the best wedding professionals in each region as reviewed by brides and grooms who have utilized their services in the past year.” We are happy to announce that Dream Wedding Designers in South Florida is among the very best in South Florida within the WeddingWire Network, which includes WeddingWire and Martha Stewart Weddings.
We would like to thank our past newlyweds for nominating us for the 2010 Bride’s Choice Awards™. For more information, please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/dream-wedding-designers-in-south-florida-miami/5b003f13e6665664.html
Monday, January 4, 2010
CANDY BUFFET FOR THE NEW YEAR!!!
Continuation of the holiday season, making candy buffets for different parties.
Here is another of the candy buffet that was done on 12/31/09.
The client wanted colors (red and blue)
Happy New Year Everyone!!!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Holiday Candy Buffet
HOLIDAY CANDY BUFFET
We have been busy this holiday season, making candy buffets for different parties.
Here is one of the candy buffet that was done on 12/20/09.
The client wanted colors (red, blue and white)
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Elite Bridal Network at Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach on Miami Beach,FL
It was such a great pleasure seeing all of the great vendors from our industry. The event took place at the fabulous Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach on Miami Beach,FL, which is located on a world-famous Ocean Drive. This beautiful hotel is located in the middle of some of South Beach's finest restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. Attached are just some of the gorgeous pictures that we took at the event.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Happy Holidays from Dream Wedding Designers!!!
Holiday Savings from Dream Wedding Designers!!!
Holiday season is right around the corner. We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. To make your holidays more special, Dream Wedding Designers would like to introduce you to our candy buffet special. This special is only valid if you book before
December 31, 2009.
We would like everyone to have a sweet holiday season.
Holiday season is right around the corner. We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season. To make your holidays more special, Dream Wedding Designers would like to introduce you to our candy buffet special. This special is only valid if you book before
December 31, 2009.
We would like everyone to have a sweet holiday season.
Our special is $3.60 per guest includes:
Candy (different styles)
Jars (different shapes and sizes)
Design
Candy scoops, tongs
Plastic candy bags w/ties
Theme accessories
Cute sayings for your special day
Candy delivery
Candy setup
Take down and cleanup
We are also throwing in FREE 24 mini cupcakes plus any color icing with any candy buffet orders. If you would like to order more cupcakes, the price is $ 0.75.
Candy (different styles)
Jars (different shapes and sizes)
Design
Candy scoops, tongs
Plastic candy bags w/ties
Theme accessories
Cute sayings for your special day
Candy delivery
Candy setup
Take down and cleanup
We are also throwing in FREE 24 mini cupcakes plus any color icing with any candy buffet orders. If you would like to order more cupcakes, the price is $ 0.75.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
OUR CANDY BUFFET FROM THE LATEST EVENT
Another candy buffet that Dream Wedding Designers in South Florida done at the event last month
The pictures were taken by EminDee Images. Very talenteed photographers
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