Possibilities for a Florida Destination Wedding
Your destination wedding in Florida can be anything from a sunny wedding on a white sand beach to a magical Disney wedding at one of the Disney theme parks in Orlando, for example. With the lush, near-tropical foliage, there are also many sites for destination garden weddings. And, being surrounded by the sea and having so many harbors, your wedding can take place on a yacht or cruise ship. Any of these possibilities for Florida destination weddings can be filled with magic and romance.
Your Florida Destination Beach Wedding
If a couple wants a destination Florida beach wedding, then they have many regions to choose from. There is the Emerald Coast of the Florida panhandle which includes the cities of Destin, Okaloosa Island (off Fort Walton Beach) and Panama City. Then, to the south, along the Gulf, is the Central Florida Gulf Coast which includes Clearwater Beach and the islands of Sanibel and Captiva. Continuing further south, at the southern tip of Florida, you have Key West, where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Atlantic Ocean. Around the tip and up the Atlantic coast going North, are Miami Beach through Cocoa Beach in South Florida. Finally, you will find Daytona Beach and the beaches of St. Augustine, near Jacksonville, which lies on the Northern Atlantic Coast of Florida.
You can purchase destination wedding packages in Florida which will cover all the details of your ceremony on the beach. Some packages offer such extras as a unity sand ceremony, arches, and flower petals. Usually, a wedding reception party and provisions for where to stay overnight are not included. Or, a couple can exchange vows at one of the seaside resorts where their beach wedding package may include a hotel suite, beach ceremony and a full ballroom reception.
Either of these options will provide a special wedding professional to handle the details, such as beach permits, if needed for your selected location. They will also be able to arrange for an officiant for your ceremony as well as to assist in the filing of your marriage documents.
Your Fairytale Disney Destination Wedding
Disney offers a number of Fairytale Wedding Packages that are complete destination wedding events, including your ceremony, reception and luxurious accommodations at a Disney resort. Of course service and attention to detail is paramount with this well respected company. If you want to be a prince and princess at a magical Disney venue, then this may be the right choice for you.
These Orlando wedding packages range in price, yet any of them will make any bride a princess and any groom a prince!
Destination Weddings in Florida, All Inclusive
The term Florida destination wedding, all inclusive generally means that your package will include at least the basics of your wedding ceremony only. This type of package will typically not include your reception or overnight accommodations.
Bring your marriage license and your barefoot wedding or other ceremony package will take care of the rest. From officiant to chairs on the beach for your guests, to decorated arches and champagne toasts, cake and appetizers. Find the package that is right for you and your budget … Add on a photography package or a videographer if you want.
Destination Weddings, Florida – Planning
If you are from the U.S and are an out-of-state resident, then there is no waiting period between getting your marriage license, which you may get in any Florida county, and having your wedding. Just check with a wedding professional well in advance of your wedding day. And, be sure to dress appropriately if you plan an outdoor wedding in Florida, so that you are cool and comfortable.
As a destination, Florida has the perfect ambiance and climate for both your wedding and honeymoon. You can continue your stay in Florida for your honeymoon or continue on with a honeymoon cruise. Whether your wedding is in Miami Beach or on a yacht or a Florida Keys destination wedding, the state of Florida is an excellent choice. Whatever you do, take plenty of photos to help you remember your unique Florida wedding experience.
