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Congratulations on your upcoming Barefoot Beach Wedding in Florida!
Florida's Emerald Coast white sugar beaches set the perfect stage for a truly magical Florida Barefoot Beach wedding ceremony.
Although our office is located in Fort Walton Beach between Pensacola Beach and Panama City Beach, we do service
Navarre Beach, Okaloosa Island and Destin as well as Fort Walton Beach and surrounding areas.
Couples come from all over the country to exchange their vows of Marriage (mostly barefoot) on the white sugar sand beaches,
with the emerald water and breath-taking sunsets as a backdrop.
Florida Barefoot Beach Weddings are becoming more and more popular for couples of ALL ages.
The "Florida Destination Wedding" is quite memorable for the guests as well.
Many of the Out of State couples are surprised at how many Family members and Friends travel to come to the Wedding.
Who would pass up a week-end at the beach? (Even Uncle Fred and Aunt Peggy may show up) ha!
Just as each couple has specific needs, each ceremony is "customized" for the couple.
Children from previous relationships are involved throughout the ceremony...it's an important day for them too!
We hope you find the site enjoyable and informative. If you have any questions feel free to call or e-mail.
Marriage Vow Renewals & Commitment Ceremonies Available
Looking for another area in Florida? Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Alabama? Jekyll Island, Georgia?
We can help! Visit www.barefootweddingsinflorida.com
NEW- Magical Beach Weddings- Biloxi, Gulf Port, Pascagoula Mississppi
and Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan Alabama
NEW - "My Barefoot Wedding" in Michigan
Saugatuck, Holland, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, Muskegon,
Ludington, Manistee, Traverse City and Torch Lake
"Unity Heart of Sand Ceremony"
with our Original "Unity Heart of Glass" sm
Blessing Stones
During the ceremony the Bride and Groom each take a stone from a basket and repeat
a verse together. The guests are then asked to take a stone.
After the couple are pronounced Husband and Wife, everyone follows them to the edge of the water to make a wish or a Blessing.
The couple counts to 3 and everyone casts the stones into the water at the same time -
NOT at the Groom! Ha!
The ripples that are made represent everyone's paths crossing and bring love and good wishes not only for the couple, but for anyone that they come into contact with.
(Some couples opt to use seashells)
*** The verse will be furnished at the time of booking as these are original verses by Barefoot Weddings Inc.
All Rights Reserved
Family Promises
Children from previous relationships are involved in your Barefoot Beach Wedding ceremony
during Family Promises.
Some couples opt to bring a gift to present to the child (or children) during the ceremony.
(Ring, Bracelet, Necklace, etc)
Children are also involved in other parts of the ceremony as well...
...after all it is an important day for them too!
White Pigeon Releases
** A Florida Marriage License is required. **
(Click on above link for listing and phone #'s)
The local Clerk of the Court's Office is located in Shalimar on Hwy 85 (Eglin Pkwy)... just minutes from our office. Go to Building "E"
The Bride and Groom must apply together in person.
(Must be 18 years old - or a parental consent must be completed)
Both must provide a State issued photo ID
The fee is $93.50 and there is NO blood test
FL Residents have a 3 day waiting period
Out of State residents can be married the same day license is applied for -
NO Waiting Period!
For further info Okaloosa County Clerk's Office: (850) 651-7200 ext.3
Certified copies will be $7.50
Or if you are not a Florida resident and wish to take care of it early:
If you are not a US citizen, you will need an Apostille.
Go HERE for more details.
Please call or e-mail for date availability
(850) 244-9277
Please clearly leave name and # when calling if you get an answering machine- and we will return your call in the order received.
Keep in mind that Saturday Sunset ceremonies are the most popular and the first to be booked.
We will not book further than 1 year in advance
Office consultations by appt. only
***If we do not have availability we will only refer to Wedding Companies that are licensed through Barefoot Weddings Inc.
The pigeons are actually implemented during the ceremony.
Your guests are involved in this part of the ceremony as well.
Okaloosa Island Tourist Information Center
As a symbol of "Unity" the couple is asked to take a hand of sand from beneath them and as they put it into the
"Unity Heart of Glass/ Unity Heart of Sand"® at the same time, they repeat a verse together.
The verse will be furnished upon booking due to other wedding companies using information from this site
Barefoot Weddings formerly Beachside Bride is a Florida Beach Wedding Service located in North West Florida on the Gulf of Mexico between Pensacola Beach and Panama City Beach. We service Destin, Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach, Navarre Beach and surrounding areas.
There are several licensed Barefoot Beach Wedding Companies through out the State of Florida;
also offering beach weddings in Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia.
We have Happily Married hundreds of Barefoot couples on Florida's Emerald Coast Beaches since 2000.
Our site contains a variety of Florida beach wedding photos and area information to help with the planning of your wedding on the beach.
There are several Florida Barefoot Beach Wedding Packages to choose from or create your own!!!
Home of the Original Starfish and Seashell Wedding Arch, Unity Heart of Glass - Sand Ceremony, fern and floral aisle, tiki and fern aisle.
Our Barefoot Beach Wedding Packages include your Barefoot Officiate, beach wedding photos, Unity Heart of Glass-sand ceremony,
Blessing stones, shell leis for Bride and Groom, keepsake Certificate of Marriage with couples photo and more!!
Planning a beach wedding in Florida? Barefoot Weddings is just a phone call away!
Specializing in unique beach wedding ceremonies and beach wedding decoration!
NO "HIDDEN" FEES
Copyright 1999-2008 Barefoot Weddings Inc. formerly Beachside Bride
All rights reserved Barefoot Weddings is a registered service mark of Barefoot Weddings Inc. Registration # 3044574 United States Patent and Trademark Ofc
Florida Trademark Registration # T07000000870
Any person(s) using ANY information from this site for Commercial use will be prosecuted under the Federal/ State copyright/ Trademark laws.
Simple, fun, tropical barefoot wedding on the beach, elegant and exotic beach wedding packages in Florida
Beach Weddings in Florida, Destin Beach Weddings, Okaloosa Island Beach Weddings, Navarre Beach Weddings
Barefoot Weddings your Florida beach wedding specialists since 2000 with 11 affiliate companies through out the entire State of Florida. Mississippi beach weddings, Alabama beach weddings and Georgia beach weddings NOW AVAILABLE!!
For more info visit www.barefootweddingsinflorida.com
For Testimonials from our "Barefoot Brides"
View Guest Book Entries
Looking for another area for your destination beach wedding in Florida, Georgia, MIssissippi, Alabama or Michigan?
The beach wedding companies listed below are independently owned and operated
legally licensed to use our trademarked beach wedding ceremony & format, beach wedding arch and aisle way designs
Packages and Pricing may vary
State of Florida Business Opportunity Advertising # BO2586
10% Military Discount on any beach wedding package
Diamond Dan's DJ Services
"Rockin the Emerald Coast"
We specialize in music for your beach wedding offering a mobile sound system
and microphone for your Officiate.
Our goal is to enhance your wedding ceremony and make your wedding reception
a wonderful time to be remembered for a lifetime.
We've got years of experience in "on air" radio and mobile DJ events.
10% Discount for Active Military
850-496-7930
Now booking 2008 SUNSET "Barefoot" beach weddings in Florida
Come leave your footprints along Florida's Emerald Coast sugar white beaches
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White Beach Wedding Chair Rentals
(850) 225-0611
Be sure to mention
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Barefoot Weddings Video Highlights provided by Sally Specialties
850-499-5761
850-863-2479
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Looking for a unique gift?
Cuff links for Dad with your portrait engraved
Everlasting portraits on granite
Engraved "blessing stones"
Save the date postcards and keychains on wood
Gifts for your entire wedding party!!
We offer custom design and personalization
(850) 424-3759 (850) 259-4457
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Servicing Siesta Key, Crescent Beach, Casey Key, Lido Key, Manasota Key, Captiva Island, Venice, Marco Island, Sanibel Island
and surrounding areas.
Marriage Vow Renewals Available
Florida Beach Weddings
Servicing St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville , Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island beaches and surrounding areas
Georgia Beach Weddings
Jekyll Island
**Sunrise ceremonies available**
Marriage Vow Renewals
A MUST SEE: Weddings at the Fountain of Youth in Historical St Augustine
Servicing Pensacola Beach, Navarre, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, Destin and surrounding areas
**ALL Inclusive Packages Available**
Accommodations/ Catering/ DJ Service / Family Beach Portraits
Weddings at the Dome of a Home on Pensacola Beach
Marriage Vow Renewals
Servicing South Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Pompano Beach, Ft Lauderdale, Miami Beach, South Beach, Key Largo, Marathon,
Key West & Surrounding beaches
**Sunrise Ceremonies available**
Marriage Vow Renewals & Commitment Ceremonies Available
Servicing SanDestin, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, Inlet Beach, SeaGrove Beach, Panama City Beach, Miramar Beach,
Santa Rosa Beach and surrounding areas along Florida's Emerald Coast
Also offering DJ Service / Videography / Family Beach Portraits
Marriage Vow Renewals
**Sunrise ceremonies available**
Servicing beach locations along Florida's Emerald Coast beaches
Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, Destin.
Marriage Vow Renewals / Elopements
Servicing Clearwater Beach, Sand Key Beach, Treasure Island, Sarasota, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, Coquina Beach,
Holmes Beach, Tampa, Indian Rocks Beach, Ormond Beach, Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach, Melbourne Beach and surrounding areas
Marriage Vow Renewal Ceremonies
Servicing St George Island, Mexico Beach, Shell Island, Apalachicola, Panama City and surrounding areas
Marriage Vow Renewals Available
Have Fun - Be Sexy - Go Barefoot!
Servicing Key Largo, Marathon, Islamorda, Key West and the rest of the Florida Keys.
**Commitment Ceremonies Available**
Marriage Vow Renewals
Florida Beach Weddings
Servicing Pensacola, Pensacola Beach & Perdido Key Florida
Alabama Beach Weddings
Orange Beach, Fort Morgan & Gulf Shores Alabama
Sunrise ceremonies available / Marriage Vow Renewals available
Servicing Port St Lucie, Jupiter, Singer Beach, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, Vero Beach, Ft Pierce & West Palm Beach
Marriage Vow Renewals available
Mississippi Beach Weddings/ Alabama Beach Weddings
Servicing Biloxi, Gulf Port, Pascagoula, Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan and other Mississippi and Alabama area beaches
Marriage Vow Renewal Ceremonies
Michigan Beach Weddings
Servicing Michigan beaches in Saugatuck, Holland, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, Muskegon, Ludington, Manistee, Traverse City and Torch Lake
Marriage Vow Renewals available
