Your wedding ceremony is the most important part of your special day.  Your wedding deserves a Once In a Lifetime Custom Wedding Ceremony created especially for two people who want to express their love according to their own individual tastes.  My goal as Wedding Officiant and Notary is to provide wedding vows that are custom created for you as a couple, to cherish as magical and romantic memories for a lifetime.  A trusted and dependable Wedding Officiant and Notary takes the stress away so you can enjoy the most special event of your life!  I specialize in Destination Weddings!

Our wedding services include:

Wedding Ceremony Consultation

• Meet with Bride and Groom to discuss wedding and Ceremony
• Discuss location, venue and setting for wedding
• Discuss styling, designing and input of type of Wedding Ceremony desired to create Once in a Lifetime Custom Wedding Ceremony    
• Full wedding etiquette guidance (if needed)

Creation of Custom Wedding Ceremony

• Customize specific wedding Ceremony, incorporating specific ideas for each individual couple 
• Write and create a preliminary custom ceremony for Bride and Groom 
• Email preliminary custom wedding ceremony for Bride and Groom for personalized, custom revisions 
• Discuss changes and recommend changes and/or additions for Wedding Ceremony 
• Attend/conduct rehearsal

Day of Event

• Arrive early to sign and notarize Marriage License  
• Oversee and perform Once In a Lifetime Custom Wedding Ceremony
• Ensure Wedding Ceremony is performed as planned
• Instruct guests for next actions after Wedding Ceremony

SPECIAL WEDDING CEREMONIES

TRADITIONAL NON-DENOMINATIONAL CEREMONY

I will help you create a Ceremony that is traditional in wording and in style.  I can create one steeped in romance or on having the respect and pious love for God in a religious or spiritual Ceremony.  These can be weddings of over 200 people or a quiet group of close family and friends, the choice is yours!

BEACH WEDDING CEREMONY

A popular St. Augustine Florida wedding ceremony is beachfront weddings. Imagine the beautiful white sandy beach, spectacular Florida sunset and shimmering oceanfront as the backdrop for your St. Augustine Beach wedding ceremony. For specific permitting requirements for certain locations and group sizes contact me.

SAND CEREMONY

A Sand Ceremony is extremely popular in Florida.  Two vessels of sand are poured together into a third keepsake vessel to represent the coming together of the couple, their parents and/or children, and any other extended family.  This is an excellent Ceremony where you are including children and in-laws.

UNITY CANDLE CEREMONY

The Unity Candle Ceremony is a traditional and beautiful addition to any indoor ceremony.  During a Unity Candle wedding ceremony, the mothers of the bride and groom light  candles to the side of the unity (center) candle which represent the separate lives, families and experiences before the wedding day.  After the exchange of vows, but before the exchange of wedding rings, the bride and groom take each side candle and light the unity candle together, uniting the families and experiences into one.  It is not recommended for the outdoors as even the slightest breeze will blow out the candles. 

ROSE CEREMONY

There are many different ways to incorporate a rose into a wedding.   Two of the most popular examples are as follows:
A "Rose to Mothers of the Bride and Groom" Ceremony is usually done at the beginning of the wedding ceremony.  Either the bride and groom can offer a rose to each mother after the presentation of the bride, or can give a rose at the beginning of the ceremony after prompting by the wedding officiant.  A "Wedding Rose" Ceremony is a part of the wedding ceremony that takes place usually after the wedding vows.  The Wedding Officiant or the Maid of Honor and Best Man can offer the rose to the Bride and the Groom at the appropriate moment giving wishes for a happy and loving marriage. 

RENEWAL OF VOWS CEREMONY

For those couples who have been happily married for many years and would like to renew their vows, we can craft the perfect "Vow Renewal" Ceremony.  We can provide a variety of beautiful renewal wedding vows, or you can simply recite the wedding vows from your original wedding ceremony.

BIKER - MOTORCYCLE ENTHUSIASTS WEDDING

For those couples who are Harley Riders or Bikers why not have the ultimate Florida Biker Wedding!  If you want to wear your leather, colors, let's create your Ultimate Biker original wedding ceremony.

SPECIAL MONEY SAVING PACKAGES:

Package 1: ONE PRICE SPECIAL!:  Quaint Chapel Ceremony

Looking to get married in romantic St Augustine and have a smaller group and looking to make it an affordable experience yet retaining all the charm?  Limited to 15 guests.

This package includes:

• Use of Wedding Chapel
• Chairs
• Music
• Custom Wedding Ceremony
• Wedding Officiant
• Champagne Toast
• Use of Bridal Party Changing Room

All Inclusive Price for Quaint Chapel Ceremony: $499

Package 2:  Charming Outdoor Courtyard Ceremony

This is a great location for up to 60 guests!  In the open air or under tent.  Again keeping your decision affordable!  Call for pricing and availablity.

Contact the St Augustine Wedding Information Center for reservations for the SPECIAL PACKAGES
at 904-342-4310 and talk to "Mama Wedding" Nancy Cilento!

Remember, this is your Once In a Lifetime Custom Ceremony. You can create the Ceremony of your dreams.  Give me a call... John-Custom Wedding Officiant and Notary. Phone 904-982-2210