Destination Weddings in Florida
We are Destination Wedding of Florida, Inc. and Cocoa Beach Weddings!
You've found your complete wedding services company!
We specialize in photography and video services
officiant and coordinating services
beautiful decorations and fresh and silk flowers
entertainment and beach/park side mini~receptions
Call Sherri today for a free quote 407~970~7314
We love and appreciate our International clients. We're friends of Anglo info network.
Malediven Huwelijksreis http://www.droomhuwelijksreis.nl/landen/8/huwelijksreis-maldiven
www.myeuropetravelguide.com and http://www.brandzb.com
www.myeuropetravelguide.com and http://www.brandzb.com
Our professional staff offers unforgettable weddings in lush tropical beaches, parks or where ever your imagination takes you. We also have a lot of helpful information here in our FAQ'S, just scroll down here and you will see it. If you don't see a complete package that suits your taste and budget, create your own in our Ala-Carte section with complete descriptions, images and prices to help you fit your budget. Our locations section is full of information of our most used locations and recommended spots to hold your ceremony. To get a free quote, click on the items you are interested in and we will get back to you quickly, with the a completed proposal.
Our goal is to reduce your responsibilities, and make it easy for you to enjoy what is really important to you. Isn't this what your wedding day is suppose to be about? You and the one you choose to be with everyday and taking your vows to love and cherish each other for the rest of your lives, while having fun, laughing a lot, and getting your toes in the sand and in our beautiful and clean waters.
Our personal, attentive service, along with our attention to detail, assures you that your wedding day will be a Perfect beginning to your new life together. Easy Breezy.
me at the office.
~Dream~er, do~er, and Photograph~er~
To speak to me Sherri Lester-Aguirre directly please ring 407-970-7314 or
email me at Sherri@DestinationWeddingsofFlorida.com
All images you see on this site are images that we have taken over the years in this business in
and around the beautiful Sunshine State of Florida. Please enjoy but do not use without permission.
email me at Sherri@DestinationWeddingsofFlorida.com
All images you see on this site are images that we have taken over the years in this business in
and around the beautiful Sunshine State of Florida. Please enjoy but do not use without permission.
Reverend "Freddy" Fernando Aguirre
321-704-6424
Your in house officiant (100's and 100's of weddings performed) English and Spanish ceremonies.
My husband, best friend and partner. Together we create and design and set up your
decorations and coordinate your wedding.
Please "like" our facebook pages and/or feel free to share them with your friends.
Facebook/Destination Weddings of Florida, Inc.
Facebook/Bodacious Botanicals
Facebook/Authentic Photography Captured by Sherri Lester
Facebook/Sherri Lester~Aguirre
~We have A.S.L. interpreters for the deaf community~
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My husband, best friend and partner. Together we create and design and set up your
decorations and coordinate your wedding.
Please "like" our facebook pages and/or feel free to share them with your friends.
Facebook/Destination Weddings of Florida, Inc.
Facebook/Bodacious Botanicals
Facebook/Authentic Photography Captured by Sherri Lester
Facebook/Sherri Lester~Aguirre
~We have A.S.L. interpreters for the deaf community~
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We are so blessed and fortunate to have met so many wonderful people from all over the world.
We appreciate you and we appreciate your confidence in us!
Thank you!
This location ~ Kraft Azaela Gardens/under Central Florida in our locations section.
The 7th of July 2010 we got married in Florida U.S.A.. It was really a fairy-like wedding en we were very happy that the wedding/location was not a standard one like everyone does (The Netherlands, Las Vegas, Antilles, Barbados etc etc. It was very important that we did good preparation with really trustful people to help us out. We arranged completely everything with our wedding planner Sherri Lester from http://www.destinationweddingsofflorida.com. These people are really freaks in their job and take all your worries on the right way out of your hands. The whole wedding day was arranged by them from tip to too like:
· Help finding suits for the groom and two sons to wear
· Help with finding a hairdresser(s) and make-up artist(s)
· Arranged our Limousine(s)
· Wedding official
· photo-reportage and wedding picture book
· video-reportage
· help finding our dining and party location
· wedding photo postcards (for home front)
· all official documents (the wedding is after registration in The Netherlands straight away legitimate)
The quality standard is sky high with them and all of this for reasonable low prices, on balance much more cheaper than in the Netherlands (flight ticket not count in). You can/may build up the whole wedding day on a modular base so you can make it as crazy/expensive as you like. We would like to recommend everybody a wedding in Florida U.S.A. arranged by Sherri Lester from http://www.destinationweddingsofflorida.com.
Mike en Lizet Hoefsmit The Netherlands
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Hey you two!
It's Denise and Stephen here, I hope all is good and business is booming.
I just wanted to say how amazing our wedding day was. Freddy was just perfect and I couldn't have picked a better person to marry us. And for our pictures, every time I look at them I remember how great I felt that day. The pictures are amazing! We will cherish them always.
I remembered you liked the cravats tie, so we sent this black one for Freddy to wear for his UK couple weddings. Enjoy~
If you are ever in Scotland, please look us up.
Steven and Denise ~ Scotland
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In 2009 we would celebrate our 20th marriage anniversary. Because of this special occasion, we would like to renew our wedding vow and wanted to celebrate this with our daughters.
We already had decided that the location would be in Florida, combined with our holiday in spring 2010, so we started surfing on the Internet. Lot’s of companies were presented to us; all of them could arrange your wedding in Florida or your wedding/ vow renewal. Which one to choose? And more important; when you’ve made your choice, does that company really exist and will they actually do what’s promised on their site? After all, you’re talking about a lot of money to spend.
So you’re going to look for references and we found the “Florida forum”. Someone on this forum pointed us on www.DestinationWeddingsofFlorida.com
A few years ago she made use of the services from Destination Weddings of Florida and she was very satisfied by how Sherri arranged everything.
The website from Sherri appealed to us very much because of presentation and possibilities she offered such as location, flowers, ceremony and kind of ceremony. In fact you can choose from many possibilities to make your “day” really your “day”; as to say it “custom made”.
That’s how we met Sherri on the Internet (and we still have contact). Because of our wishes for that special day intense email traffic began and the entire program for that day became “our day” for the four of us, so that’s including our daughters
Once we were in Florida, we arrived sooner than expected at the arranged place, but there was no sign of Sherri and Freddy. Did they actually exist? That’s the question we’ve asked ourselves, because the Internet is quite anonymous. Fortunately we met Sherri and Freddy at the arranged time and place: we met two very kind and enthusiast people.
The complete ceremony and photography was just what we’ve had in mind; romantic, emotional and very special. That also includes the result of the efforts made that day by Sherri and Freddy; we’ve chosen the coffee table book and CD. She also made it possible that we could take the book and CD back home (she fixed it during our stay in Florida).
Sherri and Freddy, it’s so easy to say “thank you”. But most important is that you both managed to understand us to make this day for us “our special day” and took special care of our wishes, though it’s your job.
So again; thank you very much, you’re both very kind and friendly people! If you ever need references, let us know!
Marion and Marcel Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands (Europe).
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We would like to thank you and your husband for the wonderful ceremony you performed and the way you treated us. We had no idea how it was going to turn out but you guys made it beyond our expectation, you are truly wonderful people and we thank you. My wife which i love the sound of that, wants to send you a lil something to show our appreciation and gratitude. If you don't mind emailing me an address.Once again thank you and we will recommend your services to everybody we know. paul & angela honaker
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Our pictures are awesome! Everyone says the photos look really good-like a photo shoot. Thanks so much for making our wedding so special. We will never forget you guys. I will refer you every chance I get. I really don’t have too- you advertise yourself just by doing such a great job." Ron & Lynn
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"I just got the CD and the pictures, and everything is so beautiful! I had no idea you could make us look this good ha ha! The cover of the disc is amazing, and the pictures…. I don’t even know how to say it. Thank you and Freddy again for being so wonderful and making our wedding so unbelievable! If any of my friends get married, I’ll be sure to send them your way." ~J Samantha
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"We got the pictures and we just wanted to say you did a fantastic job. The ceremony couldn’t have been more perfect. Freddy, we would like to say thank you. We felt that you did an outstanding job and the words you spoke hit Edna and I right in the heart and soul. You made it sound as if you were talking about us as if you had known us for the entire five years we have been married. Sherri, super super job! The photos were telling our story. You captured Edna and I in a most beautiful way. I can imagine it was hard to choose between the photos because each one you sent was perfect. I can’t say enough how special you made Edna and I feel. We loved everything you and Freddy did for us and we were glad that we got to share our special vow renewal moment with you both. Thank you and God Bless you both and your marriage." ~Dave and Edna, Oh.
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"Thank you so much for taking our wedding photographs. They turned out beautiful. Everyone loves them. We will definitely recommend you to other people." ~Heidi & Rob Mason
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"Just wanted to write to tell you thank you for the beautiful pictures. We greatly appreciate it & absolutely love & cherish those pictures." ~Kyle & Jasmine Duke
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"Thank you so much for being there to capture our special day. The photos were beautiful. I’ve received so many compliments about how great your work is. You truly were a joy to work with as well. I feel so lucky to have found you! Thanks again for everything. We’ll never forget!" ~Courtney & Melissa Huff
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"We just wanted to thank you once again for your amazing photography of our wedding day! We absolutely love our photos, and will cherish the special moments they captured forever. Thanks again!" ~Holly & Jim
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"Mike & I just wanted to thank you for making our day so special. The pictures that you took were wonderful. I could not ask for anymore. If any one that I know is getting married, I am going to recommend the both of you to them. You guys are down to earth, and kind. I’m so glad that you were my photographer Sherri you are the greatest! The pictures turned out wonderful! Thanks so much for making our day so special." ~Shawn & Mike Lantz
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"Oh my gosh! The pictures are awesome! Jon and I absolutely love them! We can’t wait to share them with our friends & family. You did an awesome job! Thank you! You really captured every wonderful thing about that day. Thank you for being a part of it." ~ Jon & Gina Freeman
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"I just wanted to tell you that I really love the pictures you took of our wedding! You and Freddy were absolutely wonderful to work with and did such a great job!" ~Dawn & Mike Hyatt
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"Just wanted to write you & thank you both again for making our wedding so enjoyable. We both felt very comfortable and relaxed with you both. The pictures turned out great! We couldn’t be happier with them. We had so much fun; we will highly recommend you both" ~Lisa & Tony Vidal
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"We got the pictures yesterday - they are awesome! We are so happy with them and can’t wait to start the process of getting them enlarged & framed. Thank you so much for being there to help us celebrate our special day and being so helpful." ~Cathy Jo & Greg Coleman
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"I wanted to thank you both for the most perfect wedding we could ever imagine. The pictures are beautiful! The cruise after it was wonderful and everything was just so perfect! Thanks again & we’ll definitely recommend you to anyone." ~Cheryl & Adam Kirsch
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"Your package arrived this morning. The photos you have printed look fantastic and I have just finished looking through the CD. The photos are amazing! Thank you so much for all your hard work. Next time we come to the states, maybe for an anniversary or something. We’ll give you a shout. Gayle & Dean UK
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"Jim & I wanted to let you know that we received the wedding photos, and absolutely loved them! We thought they turned out so great and really captured the day perfectly! All our friends & family who have seen them have commented on how you were able to capture who we are so perfectly! Thanks so much for helping to make this exciting time in our lives so special! We will forever have amazing tangible reminders of just how beautiful & perfect our wedding day was!" ~The Harpers
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"The pictures arrived yesterday. They are Fabulous! Thank you so much for your talent & wonderful service. Deb
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We had a great time taking pictures with you. We can’t wait to see them! Sorry for being so impatient! But we are just so excited." ~Kristen & Brandon Pennington
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"Thank you so much for all the beautiful pictures. We love them! There are so many we are having a hard time deciding which ones we want to display." ~Nicole & Greg WI
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"The CD cover is gorgeous and the photos you took take my breath away. I am absolutely thrilled with how they came out. We have shared them with our family & friends and you have gotten rave reviews! Thank you so much for your time and expertise. I will treasure these forever! If it's ok with you, I probably will call you every six months to a year to update his pictures. You’ll be like part of the family. My deepest gratitude," ~Marcella Ryan
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"Thank you so much for the lovely wedding album and for all of the photography work you did for our beach wedding Feb 18th. We are really enjoying the album. Again, Thanks for all of your attention to our Wedding and our requests." ~Laura Kourajian
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"Thank you for the beautiful pictures you took of the wedding. I can’t tell you how special it was to me that you could be such a large part of the whole wedding. I know you put a lot of time & energy into making the pictures for us and we really appreciate it. You have always been so supportive of me. I love you!" ~Lauren & Bertie Bock
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"I just wanted to take the time to thank you for the tremendous work you put into my wedding photos. Everyone at work has something to say about those beautiful pictures. You really know your job well. You are great! I would recommend you to everyone I know. My husband & I are so happy and impressed with your work. Thanks again!" ~Alicia Alvarez NY
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"We would like to thank you for doing such a wonderful job photographing our wedding. You captured all the fun and romance. You were a pleasure to work with. You were so accommodating. All our thanks! Vito & Jackie Caiati
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Thank you so much for the wonderful pictures. They really showed how fun our wedding day was. Thank you again for the beautiful pictures." ~Jennifer Dugan-Pangborn
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"Thank you for providing wonderful memories of our special day. The pictures were great! P.S. Thanks for making me look beautiful! Lots of love and appreciation!" ~Pam & Craig Montaque
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"Yesterday we received our disk of wedding photos! You cannot imagine the joy we already felt after the first peep we had! The pictures reflect every single minute of the most wonderful day in our life and they will remind us forever of the marvelous time we had. We really want to thank you for your patience, your sensibility and your professionalism you invested to make this happen. Currently we are having a very hard time deciding which of the whole series of photos we will have developed for our families & friends. Sometimes you really caught such intimate moments that some of the emotions come up again just by looking at the pictures. Once more many thanks to you, you are just wonderful! Best regards to you and wishes from Germany." ~Susanne & Johann
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"Hello! Thank you for capturing all of those beautiful and joyous moments of our Wedding. Wes & I really love your photography as well as how you performed your work. We enclosed the rest of your payment & included extra to show our gratitude. Thank you!" ~Angela & Wes German
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"This letter is to gratefully acknowledge the professional way that Sherri Lester handled a “frantic” call for help to her. My son was getting married in 3 days & I had no photographer. As this was their first marriage, I wanted their pictures to be special. Not only did she agree to take the pictures, but was there early and stayed through the reception taking the “normal” photos plus several extra shots that could not be recaptured again. Her photos came out perfect & have made my son & daughter extremely happy. Her personality was delightful. I would recommend her to anyone wanting photos for special moments. I would definitely contact her again!" ~Karen Bailey orl
· Help finding suits for the groom and two sons to wear
· Help with finding a hairdresser(s) and make-up artist(s)
· Arranged our Limousine(s)
· Wedding official
· photo-reportage and wedding picture book
· video-reportage
· help finding our dining and party location
· wedding photo postcards (for home front)
· all official documents (the wedding is after registration in The Netherlands straight away legitimate)
The quality standard is sky high with them and all of this for reasonable low prices, on balance much more cheaper than in the Netherlands (flight ticket not count in). You can/may build up the whole wedding day on a modular base so you can make it as crazy/expensive as you like. We would like to recommend everybody a wedding in Florida U.S.A. arranged by Sherri Lester from http://www.destinationweddingsofflorida.com.
Mike en Lizet Hoefsmit The Netherlands
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Hey you two!
It's Denise and Stephen here, I hope all is good and business is booming.
I just wanted to say how amazing our wedding day was. Freddy was just perfect and I couldn't have picked a better person to marry us. And for our pictures, every time I look at them I remember how great I felt that day. The pictures are amazing! We will cherish them always.
I remembered you liked the cravats tie, so we sent this black one for Freddy to wear for his UK couple weddings. Enjoy~
If you are ever in Scotland, please look us up.
Steven and Denise ~ Scotland
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In 2009 we would celebrate our 20th marriage anniversary. Because of this special occasion, we would like to renew our wedding vow and wanted to celebrate this with our daughters.
We already had decided that the location would be in Florida, combined with our holiday in spring 2010, so we started surfing on the Internet. Lot’s of companies were presented to us; all of them could arrange your wedding in Florida or your wedding/ vow renewal. Which one to choose? And more important; when you’ve made your choice, does that company really exist and will they actually do what’s promised on their site? After all, you’re talking about a lot of money to spend.
So you’re going to look for references and we found the “Florida forum”. Someone on this forum pointed us on www.DestinationWeddingsofFlorida.com
A few years ago she made use of the services from Destination Weddings of Florida and she was very satisfied by how Sherri arranged everything.
The website from Sherri appealed to us very much because of presentation and possibilities she offered such as location, flowers, ceremony and kind of ceremony. In fact you can choose from many possibilities to make your “day” really your “day”; as to say it “custom made”.
That’s how we met Sherri on the Internet (and we still have contact). Because of our wishes for that special day intense email traffic began and the entire program for that day became “our day” for the four of us, so that’s including our daughters
Once we were in Florida, we arrived sooner than expected at the arranged place, but there was no sign of Sherri and Freddy. Did they actually exist? That’s the question we’ve asked ourselves, because the Internet is quite anonymous. Fortunately we met Sherri and Freddy at the arranged time and place: we met two very kind and enthusiast people.
The complete ceremony and photography was just what we’ve had in mind; romantic, emotional and very special. That also includes the result of the efforts made that day by Sherri and Freddy; we’ve chosen the coffee table book and CD. She also made it possible that we could take the book and CD back home (she fixed it during our stay in Florida).
Sherri and Freddy, it’s so easy to say “thank you”. But most important is that you both managed to understand us to make this day for us “our special day” and took special care of our wishes, though it’s your job.
So again; thank you very much, you’re both very kind and friendly people! If you ever need references, let us know!
Marion and Marcel Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands (Europe).
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We would like to thank you and your husband for the wonderful ceremony you performed and the way you treated us. We had no idea how it was going to turn out but you guys made it beyond our expectation, you are truly wonderful people and we thank you. My wife which i love the sound of that, wants to send you a lil something to show our appreciation and gratitude. If you don't mind emailing me an address.Once again thank you and we will recommend your services to everybody we know. paul & angela honaker
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Our pictures are awesome! Everyone says the photos look really good-like a photo shoot. Thanks so much for making our wedding so special. We will never forget you guys. I will refer you every chance I get. I really don’t have too- you advertise yourself just by doing such a great job." Ron & Lynn
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"I just got the CD and the pictures, and everything is so beautiful! I had no idea you could make us look this good ha ha! The cover of the disc is amazing, and the pictures…. I don’t even know how to say it. Thank you and Freddy again for being so wonderful and making our wedding so unbelievable! If any of my friends get married, I’ll be sure to send them your way." ~J Samantha
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"We got the pictures and we just wanted to say you did a fantastic job. The ceremony couldn’t have been more perfect. Freddy, we would like to say thank you. We felt that you did an outstanding job and the words you spoke hit Edna and I right in the heart and soul. You made it sound as if you were talking about us as if you had known us for the entire five years we have been married. Sherri, super super job! The photos were telling our story. You captured Edna and I in a most beautiful way. I can imagine it was hard to choose between the photos because each one you sent was perfect. I can’t say enough how special you made Edna and I feel. We loved everything you and Freddy did for us and we were glad that we got to share our special vow renewal moment with you both. Thank you and God Bless you both and your marriage." ~Dave and Edna, Oh.
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"Thank you so much for taking our wedding photographs. They turned out beautiful. Everyone loves them. We will definitely recommend you to other people." ~Heidi & Rob Mason
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"Just wanted to write to tell you thank you for the beautiful pictures. We greatly appreciate it & absolutely love & cherish those pictures." ~Kyle & Jasmine Duke
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"Thank you so much for being there to capture our special day. The photos were beautiful. I’ve received so many compliments about how great your work is. You truly were a joy to work with as well. I feel so lucky to have found you! Thanks again for everything. We’ll never forget!" ~Courtney & Melissa Huff
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"We just wanted to thank you once again for your amazing photography of our wedding day! We absolutely love our photos, and will cherish the special moments they captured forever. Thanks again!" ~Holly & Jim
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"Mike & I just wanted to thank you for making our day so special. The pictures that you took were wonderful. I could not ask for anymore. If any one that I know is getting married, I am going to recommend the both of you to them. You guys are down to earth, and kind. I’m so glad that you were my photographer Sherri you are the greatest! The pictures turned out wonderful! Thanks so much for making our day so special." ~Shawn & Mike Lantz
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"Oh my gosh! The pictures are awesome! Jon and I absolutely love them! We can’t wait to share them with our friends & family. You did an awesome job! Thank you! You really captured every wonderful thing about that day. Thank you for being a part of it." ~ Jon & Gina Freeman
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"I just wanted to tell you that I really love the pictures you took of our wedding! You and Freddy were absolutely wonderful to work with and did such a great job!" ~Dawn & Mike Hyatt
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"Just wanted to write you & thank you both again for making our wedding so enjoyable. We both felt very comfortable and relaxed with you both. The pictures turned out great! We couldn’t be happier with them. We had so much fun; we will highly recommend you both" ~Lisa & Tony Vidal
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"We got the pictures yesterday - they are awesome! We are so happy with them and can’t wait to start the process of getting them enlarged & framed. Thank you so much for being there to help us celebrate our special day and being so helpful." ~Cathy Jo & Greg Coleman
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"I wanted to thank you both for the most perfect wedding we could ever imagine. The pictures are beautiful! The cruise after it was wonderful and everything was just so perfect! Thanks again & we’ll definitely recommend you to anyone." ~Cheryl & Adam Kirsch
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"Your package arrived this morning. The photos you have printed look fantastic and I have just finished looking through the CD. The photos are amazing! Thank you so much for all your hard work. Next time we come to the states, maybe for an anniversary or something. We’ll give you a shout. Gayle & Dean UK
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"Jim & I wanted to let you know that we received the wedding photos, and absolutely loved them! We thought they turned out so great and really captured the day perfectly! All our friends & family who have seen them have commented on how you were able to capture who we are so perfectly! Thanks so much for helping to make this exciting time in our lives so special! We will forever have amazing tangible reminders of just how beautiful & perfect our wedding day was!" ~The Harpers
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"The pictures arrived yesterday. They are Fabulous! Thank you so much for your talent & wonderful service. Deb
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We had a great time taking pictures with you. We can’t wait to see them! Sorry for being so impatient! But we are just so excited." ~Kristen & Brandon Pennington
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"Thank you so much for all the beautiful pictures. We love them! There are so many we are having a hard time deciding which ones we want to display." ~Nicole & Greg WI
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"The CD cover is gorgeous and the photos you took take my breath away. I am absolutely thrilled with how they came out. We have shared them with our family & friends and you have gotten rave reviews! Thank you so much for your time and expertise. I will treasure these forever! If it's ok with you, I probably will call you every six months to a year to update his pictures. You’ll be like part of the family. My deepest gratitude," ~Marcella Ryan
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"Thank you so much for the lovely wedding album and for all of the photography work you did for our beach wedding Feb 18th. We are really enjoying the album. Again, Thanks for all of your attention to our Wedding and our requests." ~Laura Kourajian
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"Thank you for the beautiful pictures you took of the wedding. I can’t tell you how special it was to me that you could be such a large part of the whole wedding. I know you put a lot of time & energy into making the pictures for us and we really appreciate it. You have always been so supportive of me. I love you!" ~Lauren & Bertie Bock
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"I just wanted to take the time to thank you for the tremendous work you put into my wedding photos. Everyone at work has something to say about those beautiful pictures. You really know your job well. You are great! I would recommend you to everyone I know. My husband & I are so happy and impressed with your work. Thanks again!" ~Alicia Alvarez NY
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"We would like to thank you for doing such a wonderful job photographing our wedding. You captured all the fun and romance. You were a pleasure to work with. You were so accommodating. All our thanks! Vito & Jackie Caiati
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Thank you so much for the wonderful pictures. They really showed how fun our wedding day was. Thank you again for the beautiful pictures." ~Jennifer Dugan-Pangborn
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"Thank you for providing wonderful memories of our special day. The pictures were great! P.S. Thanks for making me look beautiful! Lots of love and appreciation!" ~Pam & Craig Montaque
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"Yesterday we received our disk of wedding photos! You cannot imagine the joy we already felt after the first peep we had! The pictures reflect every single minute of the most wonderful day in our life and they will remind us forever of the marvelous time we had. We really want to thank you for your patience, your sensibility and your professionalism you invested to make this happen. Currently we are having a very hard time deciding which of the whole series of photos we will have developed for our families & friends. Sometimes you really caught such intimate moments that some of the emotions come up again just by looking at the pictures. Once more many thanks to you, you are just wonderful! Best regards to you and wishes from Germany." ~Susanne & Johann
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"Hello! Thank you for capturing all of those beautiful and joyous moments of our Wedding. Wes & I really love your photography as well as how you performed your work. We enclosed the rest of your payment & included extra to show our gratitude. Thank you!" ~Angela & Wes German
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"This letter is to gratefully acknowledge the professional way that Sherri Lester handled a “frantic” call for help to her. My son was getting married in 3 days & I had no photographer. As this was their first marriage, I wanted their pictures to be special. Not only did she agree to take the pictures, but was there early and stayed through the reception taking the “normal” photos plus several extra shots that could not be recaptured again. Her photos came out perfect & have made my son & daughter extremely happy. Her personality was delightful. I would recommend her to anyone wanting photos for special moments. I would definitely contact her again!" ~Karen Bailey orl
~Frequently asked Questions~
Don't hesitate to call or email us with any questions!
407-970-7314 or Sherri@DestinationWeddingsofFlorida.com
We are here to help.
A Florida beach wedding is a unique and unforgettable experience and it is our goal to make your wedding day one of the best days of your life.
Services:
Why should I hire you? This is our business. We’ve built it ourselves. We take great pride in what we do. We absolutely love what we do. We operate maintain and care for and build all of our equipment ourselves, and treat every single wedding as if it was our own. We like to think every couple we work with end up being a part of our family. We are professionals. We care about your wedding and want you to love your wedding day and think back and love and appreciate us and what we did to make it happen for you, the way you dreamed about it but better.
Who performs the ceremony? We have in house Reverends of matrimony and notary’s. This is what is included in our packages. If you prefer a minister of a certain denomination, most likely there will be an additional charge for their services. If you have your own Officiant, we can deduct the price of this service from your package. If you bring your own Officiant, please make sure that your Officiant is licensed in the state of Florida to perform ceremonies.
Where do I find a ceremony for us to use? Upon booking your wedding with us, we will send you our collection of ceremonies, vows and poems. Feel free to use any of them, and mix and match to suit you.
Does Destination Weddings of Florida, Inc. perform vow renewals and commitment ceremonies? Yes! We love vow renewals, they are a special celebration of where you have been, and celebrating a new beginning. We also do commitment ceremonies for same sex couples. We respect love in all forms.
How long does the ceremony take? A typical ceremony last only minutes, typically less than 5-15 min. We are usually on the beach with you shooting photos of arrival, ceremony, and photo session, between an hour and two hours, depending on services and photography. So if you are making dinner reservations, give it two hours plus travel time to restaurant from beach location, so you aren’t rushed.
Who sets up the decorations? Our team does the setting up and tearing down of the decorations, and this is included in the cost of the decoration rentals. We have taken the up most care and creativity to produce and use our own designs and decorations and we are confident our decorations are safe and secure for use on the beach. For this and safety reasons, we will not use any decorations that are not ours.
Can we use silk petals or bird seed in the wedding? You may only use fresh petals in most areas. There are a few areas where these are not allowed such as; St Augustine. But most every other place it is ok. We supply fresh petals in most of our packages, if you want to bring your own petals no credit will be given to your package. We do not recommend bird seed, since it attracts too many birds, and you don’t want to have any “accidents” with a bird on your day, neither will your guests appreciate their donations of “good luck”. Absolutely no rice is allowed on the beaches, since it is bad for the birds.
Deposits requirements refundable? No sorry these are not refundable. Once we accept your wedding on our planner, we begin the ball rolling securing any vendors, and preparing decorations, etc… Your deposit will be applied to the package price and deducted from the total price due. We require a 1/3 deposit of the total package to hold your date and get your wedding on our books.
Is sales tax added in to our package price? Yes it is required for us to charge 6.5 % Florida sales tax to any part of the services that is required for us to charge sales tax for, such as items, and rentals.
Which holidays is there an additional charge for? Easter, Memorial day, Fourth of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Christmas day, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s day.
What is your cancellation or postponement policy? If you need to cancel or postpone your wedding date, your deposit paid is non-refundable, but you will have an option to reschedule one time, and is based on vendors involved and our availability.
When is final payment due? Prior to the start of your ceremony. So if you haven’t prepaid the balance, you must present cash or money order before ceremony starts.
Ceremony start time? You can choose your own start time. We suggest that if you want an evening wedding, best time is an hour and a half to two hours prior to sunset. (see our locations section for our sunset time/table) keep in mind that 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, we have the option to cancel the wedding and no refunds/rescheduling will be done. Please keep in mind that changing tide conditions, and other weddings that may be scheduled and courtesy to your guests, and vendors and be there on time.
Can we do a sunrise ceremony? Yes, but keep in mind that the east coast is the best place for sunrise weddings, and that the sun rises very fast, and very early. So we have to be clear on the start time and start on time. There is an up-charge for sunrise weddings, and minimal decorations are allowed for sunrise weddings. They are a favorite of ours, and we enjoy starting our day with a wedding with the rest of the day to enjoy.
Can the packages be customized or changed? You will have many choices in the packages that we have prepared, we will make some changes, but they are designed to work together. If you don’t see everything you want in one of our complete packages, then we also have a create your own package service list that you can customize your own package from. We love to hear your ideas so send us an email with the services you would like and we will put a custom proposal together for you at no cost.
Are there any extra charges for a wedding party or extra guests? There is no charge for wedding parties, unless you want to give them boutonnieres, bouquets, or the girls bridal sandals (see create your own package) for photos, descriptions and prices. There are rehearsal charges that may apply if you want a rehearsal a day ahead of time, or earlier in the day of the wedding. As for extra guests, our packages are designed for 20 or less guests, but you can have as many as you want and is allowed at your location of choice. Any additional costs for more then 20 guests are chairs, cake, refreshments and that sort of thing and is minimal. We will work with you to acquire your distinguished wedding.
What kind of music will I have at my ceremony? If your package includes music (CD/I-POD player) we play music (yours or ours) prior to and upon wedding party entrance, than the song of choice played for bride’s walk down the aisle way, and then a song will be played after you are pronounced man and wife. If you have a musician or a D.J. included in your services, than that will be according to what we will arrange for them.
Do we help with hotel reservations? Once we are contracted with you we will certainly offer any assistance with your Hotel. Unless you have purchased our all inclusive package.
Do you guys handle the reception? We typically don’t get involved in the receptions except for the photography/video or flowers for centerpieces. (except of course our beach side mini-receptions) We will certainly help you in finding a venue that suits your budget and taste, once you have accepted and contracted your wedding with us.
License:
Do I need a Florida Marriage License to get married in Florida? Yes! You must obtain your own marriage license to get married in Florida. You can obtain it from any court house in Florida. It doesn’t have to be from the same county that you are getting married in. Residents of Florida: there is a 3 day waiting period after you apply for your license. Non Florida residents: there is no waiting period for you. Non residents of United States of America: you may need an Apostle Stamp.
The cost of a marriage license is $93.50. If you are a U.S. citizen, then as a service we will obtain it for you for a fee of $200 which includes the $93.50 cost of the license. If you are not a U.S. citizen, the fee is $250 and we need at least a month to obtain your license for you. Obtainment of license is included in some of our packages, or you can just add it in if you want this service.
Will we need a permit to get married on the beach? Some beaches do require permits, and we have done a lot of research and care in making this easy for all of us. Please see our locations section, where you can see if your location requires a permit. In most cases, we will obtain it for you as a service.
Beach wedding attire suggestions including hair, veils and shoes: any type of wedding attire you want is great for beach weddings. Your wedding dress can never be too formal, or too casual. The groom can wear a Tux, or khakis and a nice shirt. It is up to you. As far as your hair – even on the most beautiful beach days, there is usually a breeze, so remember to have extra pins and possibly hair spray to pin up fly away curls or bangs. A veil is beautiful on or off the beach, but can be an annoyance if it is too windy. Why not a beautiful orchid haku or halo for your hair not only keeps your hair out of your eyes, it is a nice alternative to a veil, and the smell is intoxicating. (see our bridal hakus in Flowers- alal-carte) Another important thing to understand is high heels are gorgeous but on the beach they can make you look clumsy. You really can leave shoes off your “to buy list,” since they are not required for beach weddings. Or a nice white flip flop, or sandal. But barefoot or our barefoot sandal works best. (see our barefoot sandals in ala-carte accessories)
Locations:
Do I have to find my own beach wedding location? You may certainly find your own location, however we do have a locations section that has lots of good information that we have gathered to help your choice be made a little easier. Keep in mind, there must be reasonable access and parking for us and your guests. For private properties, you must obtain permission. Some locations require a permit.
Can we have weddings in locations other than the beach? Certainly! We ourselves are willing to work just about anywhere and thankfully most of our decorations are adaptable to also work anywhere, so if you again make sure we have reasonable access, and permissions, we love to discover new locations. Again you may check out some parks we currently list in our “locations” section of the website. There are some exceptional parks in Florida that are not on the beaches.
Are there any private beaches? All beaches are public beaches. We make the most effort choosing our sites that we know are typically less crowded. We are creative with blocking people out if they are in the focal view of your pictures and do the best we can to make it look as if you were on a private beach. Another good alternative is to rent a home or condo on a beach, usually there is less or no traffic in front of private residences. It is wonderful to have your facility in the same place as well.
What happens if it rains? This is a tough one. It’s Florida. It rains here. Good news is when it does, it usually only last about 20 minutes. What this typically does for us is clear the beach and cool things off. We pray about all the weddings we do including for good weather. If you want to have a beach wedding, It is a good idea to resign yourself to the fact that rain or bad weather could be a variable. I can tell you that it presents as a problem so little that we don’t like to dwell on it. We like to make the most of what we are given everyday and just like life, when your given lemons, make lemonade, and we usually dance in the rain and end up with wonderful sexy photos. I believe no one can accurately predict the weather, not even the day of your event, so if your into giving yourself ulcers over this one, then watch the weather, because that is all your going to do. It’s needless worry. We will assist you in finding a nearby back up location, but this is ultimately up to you. We also can provide a 10 x 10 white tent, (see create your own wedding for more info) or you can set up your own tent. Usually there are near by covered pavilions. Of course we want you to feel comfortable and will do what we can to achieve that for you. With that said, As for your decorations and bad weather, we will do our best to adjust your time around any bad weather. If we are not able to use the decorations that you have ordered, your money will not be refunded. Understandably, since we still prepared and transported them. If the forecast is really bad for your day such as a hurricane, we will do our best to accommodate the next date and time available for you and will carry over all credits due.
Who is responsible for finding the alternative indoor location? It is your responsibility to have your own backup plan, however we will assist you as much as we can. We will need to know if you want to use location or back up location prior to set up time, since we will only set up our decorations once.
Photography/video:
Can i see your photography portfolio? Yes please do click here, but come back... you can get lost looking at all those pictures. We also have a facebook portfolio http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Authentic-Photography-Captured-by-Sherri-Lester-Aguirre/165135803502320
Do you have any referrals? You may scroll to the bottom of my online portfolio page and see the comments past couples have left there, or I have many more upon request and will provide some references, if you would like to contact them.
When does the photography start? How does this flow? Our basic photography package which is what comes with all of our packages, includes a start upon arrival to the ceremony site. Generally we like to take some solo photos of the groom, and of the bride, and wedding party prior to start, then we move into the ceremony and capture all the special moments such as the rings, vows, sand unity ceremony (if applicable) and most importantly, the kiss. If you have a shell or stone ceremony immediately after the ceremony we capture that then move right into a group shot of all in attendance. Then the bride’s family starting with the largest group, down to the grandparents, and parents and siblings. We then do the groom’s family the same way. We then like to do the wedding party and then if you have our beach side mini-reception, we cut the cake and make the toast, and leave your guests enjoying their cake and refreshments, while we take just the couple, or the couple and their children (if applicable) and do all of our famous intimate and romantic portraiture. This all last about an hour and a half, depending on weather, lighting, guests and family cooperation how many photos we can collect for you. See our ceremony guideline to work with us design your custom ceremony flow. Our let us do this for you.
How many images will we get? Again this pretty much depends on guest cooperation and starting on time, but it is safe to say a good average is between 200-400 images for the ceremony location.
Do I have to purchase my prints from you? If you get our basic package, it includes online sharing and high resolution master CD and copyright release. This means that you also own your images, and you may get them printed anywhere. We do however offer beautiful prints in any size, and not only prints, but T-shirts, coffee mugs, puzzles, and wrapped canvas. It is also made convenient for you to order right from your online gallery. We also offer high quality hardcover linen or leather coffee table books that you can order directly from me at very reasonable prices. We will do all the artwork and create a beautiful family heirloom.
Do you do touch ups and editing? Well we do basic editing for composition and color balance. Additional editing is available. In fact, we also do photo restoration. Do you have some old family photos that need to be repaired and turned into digital files? There are a lot you can do with a digital file. Those precious old images, our artistic ability, and the possibilities are endless.
We would like a slideshow of images to music for our reception, do you do this? Yes, a slideshow of your images to music is only $125., make sure you let us know before we send you your images and we will get that ready for you too.
Do you do digitalize other images? Like our old family photographs? Yes, we do create digital images for you with your old family photos and we also will restore precious old photographs. This is great for you to have at your reception. The bride and grooms childhood pictures up to present.
We are going to a restaurant or second location for dinner and/or a reception. Will your photographer/videographer come there and cover the events? This is not included in our standard packages, but a photo/video reception/dinner upgrade is available. See our Photography ala-carte for more information.
How long until I get my photos?We normally have them to you within two weeks of your wedding.
How long until I get my video?This takes from 4-6 weeks production time.
Services:
Why should I hire you? This is our business. We’ve built it ourselves. We take great pride in what we do. We absolutely love what we do. We operate maintain and care for and build all of our equipment ourselves, and treat every single wedding as if it was our own. We like to think every couple we work with end up being a part of our family. We are professionals. We care about your wedding and want you to love your wedding day and think back and love and appreciate us and what we did to make it happen for you, the way you dreamed about it but better.
Who performs the ceremony? We have in house Reverends of matrimony and notary’s. This is what is included in our packages. If you prefer a minister of a certain denomination, most likely there will be an additional charge for their services. If you have your own Officiant, we can deduct the price of this service from your package. If you bring your own Officiant, please make sure that your Officiant is licensed in the state of Florida to perform ceremonies.
Where do I find a ceremony for us to use? Upon booking your wedding with us, we will send you our collection of ceremonies, vows and poems. Feel free to use any of them, and mix and match to suit you.
Does Destination Weddings of Florida, Inc. perform vow renewals and commitment ceremonies? Yes! We love vow renewals, they are a special celebration of where you have been, and celebrating a new beginning. We also do commitment ceremonies for same sex couples. We respect love in all forms.
How long does the ceremony take? A typical ceremony last only minutes, typically less than 5-15 min. We are usually on the beach with you shooting photos of arrival, ceremony, and photo session, between an hour and two hours, depending on services and photography. So if you are making dinner reservations, give it two hours plus travel time to restaurant from beach location, so you aren’t rushed.
Who sets up the decorations? Our team does the setting up and tearing down of the decorations, and this is included in the cost of the decoration rentals. We have taken the up most care and creativity to produce and use our own designs and decorations and we are confident our decorations are safe and secure for use on the beach. For this and safety reasons, we will not use any decorations that are not ours.
Can we use silk petals or bird seed in the wedding? You may only use fresh petals in most areas. There are a few areas where these are not allowed such as; St Augustine. But most every other place it is ok. We supply fresh petals in most of our packages, if you want to bring your own petals no credit will be given to your package. We do not recommend bird seed, since it attracts too many birds, and you don’t want to have any “accidents” with a bird on your day, neither will your guests appreciate their donations of “good luck”. Absolutely no rice is allowed on the beaches, since it is bad for the birds.
Deposits requirements refundable? No sorry these are not refundable. Once we accept your wedding on our planner, we begin the ball rolling securing any vendors, and preparing decorations, etc… Your deposit will be applied to the package price and deducted from the total price due. We require a 1/3 deposit of the total package to hold your date and get your wedding on our books.
Is sales tax added in to our package price? Yes it is required for us to charge 6.5 % Florida sales tax to any part of the services that is required for us to charge sales tax for, such as items, and rentals.
Which holidays is there an additional charge for? Easter, Memorial day, Fourth of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or Christmas day, New Year’s Eve, or New Year’s day.
What is your cancellation or postponement policy? If you need to cancel or postpone your wedding date, your deposit paid is non-refundable, but you will have an option to reschedule one time, and is based on vendors involved and our availability.
When is final payment due? Prior to the start of your ceremony. So if you haven’t prepaid the balance, you must present cash or money order before ceremony starts.
Ceremony start time? You can choose your own start time. We suggest that if you want an evening wedding, best time is an hour and a half to two hours prior to sunset. (see our locations section for our sunset time/table) keep in mind that 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, we have the option to cancel the wedding and no refunds/rescheduling will be done. Please keep in mind that changing tide conditions, and other weddings that may be scheduled and courtesy to your guests, and vendors and be there on time.
Can we do a sunrise ceremony? Yes, but keep in mind that the east coast is the best place for sunrise weddings, and that the sun rises very fast, and very early. So we have to be clear on the start time and start on time. There is an up-charge for sunrise weddings, and minimal decorations are allowed for sunrise weddings. They are a favorite of ours, and we enjoy starting our day with a wedding with the rest of the day to enjoy.
Can the packages be customized or changed? You will have many choices in the packages that we have prepared, we will make some changes, but they are designed to work together. If you don’t see everything you want in one of our complete packages, then we also have a create your own package service list that you can customize your own package from. We love to hear your ideas so send us an email with the services you would like and we will put a custom proposal together for you at no cost.
Are there any extra charges for a wedding party or extra guests? There is no charge for wedding parties, unless you want to give them boutonnieres, bouquets, or the girls bridal sandals (see create your own package) for photos, descriptions and prices. There are rehearsal charges that may apply if you want a rehearsal a day ahead of time, or earlier in the day of the wedding. As for extra guests, our packages are designed for 20 or less guests, but you can have as many as you want and is allowed at your location of choice. Any additional costs for more then 20 guests are chairs, cake, refreshments and that sort of thing and is minimal. We will work with you to acquire your distinguished wedding.
What kind of music will I have at my ceremony? If your package includes music (CD/I-POD player) we play music (yours or ours) prior to and upon wedding party entrance, than the song of choice played for bride’s walk down the aisle way, and then a song will be played after you are pronounced man and wife. If you have a musician or a D.J. included in your services, than that will be according to what we will arrange for them.
Do we help with hotel reservations? Once we are contracted with you we will certainly offer any assistance with your Hotel. Unless you have purchased our all inclusive package.
Do you guys handle the reception? We typically don’t get involved in the receptions except for the photography/video or flowers for centerpieces. (except of course our beach side mini-receptions) We will certainly help you in finding a venue that suits your budget and taste, once you have accepted and contracted your wedding with us.
License:
Do I need a Florida Marriage License to get married in Florida? Yes! You must obtain your own marriage license to get married in Florida. You can obtain it from any court house in Florida. It doesn’t have to be from the same county that you are getting married in. Residents of Florida: there is a 3 day waiting period after you apply for your license. Non Florida residents: there is no waiting period for you. Non residents of United States of America: you may need an Apostle Stamp.
The cost of a marriage license is $93.50. If you are a U.S. citizen, then as a service we will obtain it for you for a fee of $200 which includes the $93.50 cost of the license. If you are not a U.S. citizen, the fee is $250 and we need at least a month to obtain your license for you. Obtainment of license is included in some of our packages, or you can just add it in if you want this service.
Will we need a permit to get married on the beach? Some beaches do require permits, and we have done a lot of research and care in making this easy for all of us. Please see our locations section, where you can see if your location requires a permit. In most cases, we will obtain it for you as a service.
Beach wedding attire suggestions including hair, veils and shoes: any type of wedding attire you want is great for beach weddings. Your wedding dress can never be too formal, or too casual. The groom can wear a Tux, or khakis and a nice shirt. It is up to you. As far as your hair – even on the most beautiful beach days, there is usually a breeze, so remember to have extra pins and possibly hair spray to pin up fly away curls or bangs. A veil is beautiful on or off the beach, but can be an annoyance if it is too windy. Why not a beautiful orchid haku or halo for your hair not only keeps your hair out of your eyes, it is a nice alternative to a veil, and the smell is intoxicating. (see our bridal hakus in Flowers- alal-carte) Another important thing to understand is high heels are gorgeous but on the beach they can make you look clumsy. You really can leave shoes off your “to buy list,” since they are not required for beach weddings. Or a nice white flip flop, or sandal. But barefoot or our barefoot sandal works best. (see our barefoot sandals in ala-carte accessories)
Locations:
Do I have to find my own beach wedding location? You may certainly find your own location, however we do have a locations section that has lots of good information that we have gathered to help your choice be made a little easier. Keep in mind, there must be reasonable access and parking for us and your guests. For private properties, you must obtain permission. Some locations require a permit.
Can we have weddings in locations other than the beach? Certainly! We ourselves are willing to work just about anywhere and thankfully most of our decorations are adaptable to also work anywhere, so if you again make sure we have reasonable access, and permissions, we love to discover new locations. Again you may check out some parks we currently list in our “locations” section of the website. There are some exceptional parks in Florida that are not on the beaches.
Are there any private beaches? All beaches are public beaches. We make the most effort choosing our sites that we know are typically less crowded. We are creative with blocking people out if they are in the focal view of your pictures and do the best we can to make it look as if you were on a private beach. Another good alternative is to rent a home or condo on a beach, usually there is less or no traffic in front of private residences. It is wonderful to have your facility in the same place as well.
What happens if it rains? This is a tough one. It’s Florida. It rains here. Good news is when it does, it usually only last about 20 minutes. What this typically does for us is clear the beach and cool things off. We pray about all the weddings we do including for good weather. If you want to have a beach wedding, It is a good idea to resign yourself to the fact that rain or bad weather could be a variable. I can tell you that it presents as a problem so little that we don’t like to dwell on it. We like to make the most of what we are given everyday and just like life, when your given lemons, make lemonade, and we usually dance in the rain and end up with wonderful sexy photos. I believe no one can accurately predict the weather, not even the day of your event, so if your into giving yourself ulcers over this one, then watch the weather, because that is all your going to do. It’s needless worry. We will assist you in finding a nearby back up location, but this is ultimately up to you. We also can provide a 10 x 10 white tent, (see create your own wedding for more info) or you can set up your own tent. Usually there are near by covered pavilions. Of course we want you to feel comfortable and will do what we can to achieve that for you. With that said, As for your decorations and bad weather, we will do our best to adjust your time around any bad weather. If we are not able to use the decorations that you have ordered, your money will not be refunded. Understandably, since we still prepared and transported them. If the forecast is really bad for your day such as a hurricane, we will do our best to accommodate the next date and time available for you and will carry over all credits due.
Who is responsible for finding the alternative indoor location? It is your responsibility to have your own backup plan, however we will assist you as much as we can. We will need to know if you want to use location or back up location prior to set up time, since we will only set up our decorations once.
Photography/video:
Can i see your photography portfolio? Yes please do click here, but come back... you can get lost looking at all those pictures. We also have a facebook portfolio http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Authentic-Photography-Captured-by-Sherri-Lester-Aguirre/165135803502320
Do you have any referrals? You may scroll to the bottom of my online portfolio page and see the comments past couples have left there, or I have many more upon request and will provide some references, if you would like to contact them.
When does the photography start? How does this flow? Our basic photography package which is what comes with all of our packages, includes a start upon arrival to the ceremony site. Generally we like to take some solo photos of the groom, and of the bride, and wedding party prior to start, then we move into the ceremony and capture all the special moments such as the rings, vows, sand unity ceremony (if applicable) and most importantly, the kiss. If you have a shell or stone ceremony immediately after the ceremony we capture that then move right into a group shot of all in attendance. Then the bride’s family starting with the largest group, down to the grandparents, and parents and siblings. We then do the groom’s family the same way. We then like to do the wedding party and then if you have our beach side mini-reception, we cut the cake and make the toast, and leave your guests enjoying their cake and refreshments, while we take just the couple, or the couple and their children (if applicable) and do all of our famous intimate and romantic portraiture. This all last about an hour and a half, depending on weather, lighting, guests and family cooperation how many photos we can collect for you. See our ceremony guideline to work with us design your custom ceremony flow. Our let us do this for you.
How many images will we get? Again this pretty much depends on guest cooperation and starting on time, but it is safe to say a good average is between 200-400 images for the ceremony location.
Do I have to purchase my prints from you? If you get our basic package, it includes online sharing and high resolution master CD and copyright release. This means that you also own your images, and you may get them printed anywhere. We do however offer beautiful prints in any size, and not only prints, but T-shirts, coffee mugs, puzzles, and wrapped canvas. It is also made convenient for you to order right from your online gallery. We also offer high quality hardcover linen or leather coffee table books that you can order directly from me at very reasonable prices. We will do all the artwork and create a beautiful family heirloom.
Do you do touch ups and editing? Well we do basic editing for composition and color balance. Additional editing is available. In fact, we also do photo restoration. Do you have some old family photos that need to be repaired and turned into digital files? There are a lot you can do with a digital file. Those precious old images, our artistic ability, and the possibilities are endless.
We would like a slideshow of images to music for our reception, do you do this? Yes, a slideshow of your images to music is only $125., make sure you let us know before we send you your images and we will get that ready for you too.
Do you do digitalize other images? Like our old family photographs? Yes, we do create digital images for you with your old family photos and we also will restore precious old photographs. This is great for you to have at your reception. The bride and grooms childhood pictures up to present.
We are going to a restaurant or second location for dinner and/or a reception. Will your photographer/videographer come there and cover the events? This is not included in our standard packages, but a photo/video reception/dinner upgrade is available. See our Photography ala-carte for more information.
How long until I get my photos?We normally have them to you within two weeks of your wedding.
How long until I get my video?This takes from 4-6 weeks production time.
After we have verified availability for your wedding date, and an "meeting of our minds," we will send you a paypal link for your deposit, or you may send a payment directly to Paypal Sherri@destinationweddingsofflorida.com
We specialize in romantic and affordable destination and beach weddings at sunrise or sunset at an Orlando Park, or on any beach or lakefront.
Our weddings also include vow renewals, commitment and same sex ceremonies.
Our creative services include romantic wedding photography including coffee table books, video.
Beautiful decorations including canopies, arches, aisle ways and seating.
officiants and ceremony services and supplies such as sand and shell and rose ceremonies.
We are also proud of our beautiful fresh floral bouquets, hawaiian hakus, boutonnieres, centerpieces and corsages.
How about a beach or park side mini-reception with cake, champagne and finger food or a custom wedding song.
Our weddings also include vow renewals, commitment and same sex ceremonies.
Our creative services include romantic wedding photography including coffee table books, video.
Beautiful decorations including canopies, arches, aisle ways and seating.
officiants and ceremony services and supplies such as sand and shell and rose ceremonies.
We are also proud of our beautiful fresh floral bouquets, hawaiian hakus, boutonnieres, centerpieces and corsages.
How about a beach or park side mini-reception with cake, champagne and finger food or a custom wedding song.