Our Personal Touch for Unique Unforgettable Ceremonies
Wedding Officiant
Tampa Bay, St Petersburg's, Clearwater, Sarasota,Lakeland area's
Christian~Jewish~Non-Religious
Celtic Handfasting
Destination~Elopement
Renewal of Vows
Commitment
Alafia Ceremonies LLC
8518 Gibsonton Dr
Gibsonton Florida, FL 33534
United States
ph: 813-407-7732
alt: (813) 466-5511
sharon
Professional Officiants Provided by Alafia Ceremonies
Beach Wedding, Destination, Elopement, Your Home, Hotel, Venue
Large or Small
Just the Two of You or Two Hundred
Religious, Non-Religious
Renewal of Vows (see below)
Heart to Heart (see below)
5 Levels of Service to Meet Your Needs

Seashell Sand Wedding Ceremony

Your Sand Ceremony Includes the above Plus
All Supplies, Keepsake Heart Vase, Your Choice of Sand Colors

Have You Heard the saying "Tying the Knot" this is how it all began!
You May Remember the scene in the forest in the Movie "Braveheart"
This is a time honored tradition that began many many years ago.
Couples were bound for one year and one day. Imagine that!
This is an Old Celtic Tradition
Today it is symbolic used during the Wedding Ceremony
Beautiful Way to Capture Memories, Make a Statement,
Keepsake Ribbons and Your Guests will be amazed and focused during your Wedding Ceremony
Hold your rings together in the Ring Plate as your Officiant says the Ring Blessing, (just before you Exchange Rings) Makes Awesome Pictures for Your Photographer to capture!
Your rings will be displayed from the beginning of the ceremony in the display on your Sand or Unity decorated table
OR
Your Best Man & Maid of Honor will place them on the plate held by the Officiate when it comes time for the Ring Exchange.
You will have Your Choice of Color Ribbon to use on your display
Many Couples are requesting our services for Renewal of Vow Ceremonies.
The most common reason's are:
Special Anniversay Year: 10, 25, 50 etc
Eloped: Often couples will elope and then have a Renewal of Vows Ceremonies for their families and friends or to "have the wedding they never had"
After a Difficult time: Some couples have had a difficult time with their marriage, separated, and have rekindled their love. They often will want to start over, have a fresh start, a new beginning
Illness: It is a very scary time when a spouse has had a very serious illness and couples will want to renew their vows to each other, In sickness and In Health says it all!
1st Wedding Anniversary: Couples are celebrating their first year together by having a "renewal of Vow's Ceremony. Often they will invite their bridal party, close family and friends, or their parents. They will often exchange a rose and vase during the ceremony starting a new tradition, every anniversary following adding another rose to their vase! They then will toast and share the wedding cake they had saved.
Whatever your reason is we would be happy to Officate Your Renewal of Vow's Ceremony for you. Just the Two of You or a big celebration!
Say the words again that you said the first time, or write your own, or create an entirely new ceremony!
Heart to Heart Ceremonies are for the couple who wish to make a commitment to each other without creating a legal contract. A heart to heart ceremony is not a legally-binding ceremony. It is symbolic; a wedding of the heart. This is often the case for couples who are receiving benefits, pension and would lose those benefits if they formed a legal contract. We will assist you to put into words your message you wish to convey. You can not use this service with the intent to defraud or mislead.

Wedding Day Nerves
by Stuart Macfarlane
Today we stand before the altar of love,
With nervous shuffles we take our places,
Bridesmaids and grooms like sentries stand,
Minister speaks of duty, responsibility and commitment,
“Will you take this woman . . . for as long as you both shall live?”
Stop! This is madness!
When the Champagne is finished and the celebrations end,
When rain has washed away the last piece of confetti,
What then?
You look at me and smile,
A smile full of warmth and understanding,
My worries melt away,
I know tomorrow is ours to behold,
And just like yesterday and today,
We will fill it with our love.
Alafia Ceremonies LLC
8518 Gibsonton Dr
Gibsonton Florida, FL 33534
United States
ph: 813-407-7732
alt: (813) 466-5511
sharon