Planning a Florida Beach Wedding

Before you begin planning your Florida destination wedding, you need to know what is involved in getting married in Clearwater Beach. Florida state marriage laws will apply. These include:

• Applying for a license in person with your spouse-to-be.
• Showing a photo ID and knowing your Social Security number.
• Being at least the age of 18.
• Waiting three days before the ceremony if you are a Florida resident (no waiting period for out of state couples).

Finding vendors can be difficult when you are not from the area. Once you have secured your reception location, the coordinator may be able to recommend other area services that brides have successfully worked with. Also check out the listings of vendors from these sites:

• Florida Wedding Services, LLC provides a listing of “suggested” local vendors for things from hair to attire to entertainment to limousine service. Vendor listings are divided into region, and contact information is provided.
• The US Wedding Directory: Pinellas County Wedding Planning Directory has over 4,000 vendors listed for the county. Because Clearwater Beach is in Pinellas County, most vendors should be within reasonable driving distance from your location, but double check when you call or email to inquire.