Alafia Ceremonies LLC

Sarah Jane from the UK

Beautiful Sunset Wedding on Gulf Coast Beaches 

Holding hands, lovers stand
Enjoying the warmth of each other and the day
Knowing they are part of the captivating scene
Appreciating completely what love means

Considering a Get Away Wedding?

We will assist you with:

• Marriage License Information
• Choosing the perfect location
• Referral Assistance
• Officiant Services
• Photography Package
• DJ Package
• Ceremony Decorations
• Best time of Year: Winter, Fall, Spring
• Summer is the rainy, hot, tropical season

What Destination Couples have done:

Some couples bring their families and friends, just the two of you, or  bring their children.

Some couples will go back home for a Reception others want it all here!

Some will all go out to dinner following the ceremony to celebrate!

Others will plan a cruise leaving the next day!

Some will Honeymoon right on the beach or day trips to Disney, Busch Gardens, or the Space Center. The options are endless!

Others Plan a Reception when they get back home!

Couples Use their beautiful sunset ceremony pictures provided to you on a CD as a slideshow during their back home reception so their guests can feel included in the ceremony!

There is no right or wrong, large or small, its all up to each couple and what they desire!

Treasure Island

Why a Destination Wedding?

Affordable, Popular, Romantic

Your closest family & frineds to share your wedding day. Eliminating co-workers, family you hardly know, acquaintances.

Your destination wedding doubles as your honeymoon

Great for couples who have guests around the country

Who Pays for What?

Generally:

Couple pays for hotel accommodations, food & drinks for the guests.

Guests pay for:

Airfare & additional expenses

How Many Days?

Generally its planned for a long weekend for guests.

Send out save the days cards as far in advance as possible. Guests need to schedule airline and vacation time from work

Couples generally stay longer to enjoy the rest of the honeymoon or add a short cruise

How do I get a marriage license?

Every state has its own laws. Your Officiant is the best person to provide guidance.

Officiant:

We conduct many destination weddings.

We work with the couple to provide marriage license guidance.

We work with you via email to prepare your ceremony script. This allows you both time to review your ceremony script & design it exactly the way you want it in the comfort of your own home without pressure.

Your ceremony will be exactly as you envision it without surprises!

We live her! We Know!

Rules, Laws, weather conditions, locations, time of year and Vendor recommendations!

Locations:

From the beach to an indoor venue to an outdoor venue we will guide you.

Preferred Vendors: We will assist you with full coordination when using our preferred vendors.

They are reliable, experienced & professional quality workmanship

Floral:

Silk has many advantages:

buying online convenience

time saving & hassle free

You can email photos of exactly what you want.

You flowers will be delivered and waiting for you

You can have your flowers delivered directly to me and I will personally bring them to your ceremony for you when you use our perferred vendor.

You don't have to use "in season" flowers. You can choose any silk flowers for your colors & theme.

You will see photographs prior to paying for them. You will know exactly what your flowers will look like.

Silk flowers do not wilt, break off or loose petals in our warm area.

Fresh flowers wilt and drop petals very quickly in our warm climate.

Silks don't have to be watered and are very durable.

Silks are lightweight and much easier to handle as a bouquet.

You will have your silks to take home with you for many years to come.

You can scent your silks to your liking by simply adding a small cotton ball to the base of your flowers with your favorite perfume or cologne for your groom

No allergy worries

You can't take fresh flowers on a crusise ship due to custom laws

Our preferred provider:

Endearing Expressions of NY

Photographer:

Don't forget to hire your photographer for your wedding day celebration!

You will have beautiful photos to share with family and friends

Memories to last a lifetime

Many couples will request a CD of their images with copyright release.

You can make as many copies as you desire.

Many couples use the images as a slideshow for their back home guests at a back home reception. Your guests will feel a part of your wedding day. Great to use during the first dance or meal.

The photos will be up on a secure website for your viewing and also you may allow family and friends to view and order their own photos saving you money!

Our Preferred Photographers

Tungsten Photography

Stehman Photograhy

DJ:

Do you want music for your ceremony and reception?

Our preferred DJ will work with you long distance planning your ceremony & reception music. He will create your playlist an do not play list.

He will bring a microphone for our use for your ceremony

He will make your introductions all of your announcements throughout the reception.

Remember:

Provide your Officiant, Photographer, DJ a copy of your wedding day timeline

Enjoy planning your destination wedding!

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Contact Us to make your visions a reality!