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 Alabama, Georgia and Michigan.
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, unlimited consultation via Internet or phone, FREE referrals to other wedding related venues.
Planning a beach wedding in Florida? What are you waiting for?
Come sink your sandy toes into the soft sugar white sand on Florida's Emerald Coast .
Barefoot Weddings is just a phone call away!
Specializing in unique beach wedding ceremonies and beach wedding decoration!
NO "HIDDEN" FEES
Simple, fun, tropical barefoot wedding on the beach, elegant and exotic destination beach wedding packages in Florida
Sunset Beach Weddings in Florida, affordable Destin Beach Wedding packages, Okaloosa Island Beach Weddings, Navarre Beach Weddings
Barefoot Weddings your Florida beach wedding specialists since 2000 with several affiliate companies through out the entire
State of Florida. Alabama beach weddings,Georgia beach weddings, Michigan beach weddings ,
Barefoot Beach Weddings in Florida- Destin Florida Beach Weddings- Clearwater Beach Weddings- Cocoa Beach Wedding
Miami Beach Weddings- Daytona Beach Weddings- Siesta Key Beach Weddings- St Augustine Florida Beach wedding- Panama City beach wedding packages
Fort Walton Beach barefoot wedding, Grayton Beach weddings, seaside beach weddings, beach weddings Gulfside
Copyright 1999-2013 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.




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
Live Music and DJ !!
The Best of BOTH for the price of ONE !!
850-496-7230
Florida destination beach wedding specialist since 2000
(850) 244-9277
Congratulations on your upcoming Destination 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 offer
Navarre Beach Weddings, Fort Walton Beach /Okaloosa Island Beach Weddings and Destin Beach Weddings.
Couples come from all over the country to exchange their vows of marriage (mostly barefoot) on the soft white sugar sand beaches,
with the sunshine glistening on the emerald water and breath-taking sunsets as a backdrop along the Gulf of Mexico.
Florida Barefoot Beach Weddings are becoming more and more popular for couples of ALL ages.
The Florida Destination Barefoot Beach 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 their beach wedding. in Florida/
Who would pass up a week-end at the beach? (Even Uncle Fred and Aunt Peggy may show up) ha!
We offer several affordable Barefoot Beach Wedding Packages in a variety of colors and styles to choose from.
Each Barefoot Wedding Package includes your Barefoot Officiate and beach wedding photographer
a photo release for reprints and enlargements and a sand ceremony keepsake Unity Heart of Glass.
Just as each couple has specific needs, each barefoot beach wedding ceremony is "customized" for the couple.
Children from previous relationships are involved throughout the beach wedding 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
Call or e-mail for date availability
(850) 244-9277
Please clearly leave your name and phone number when calling if you get an answering machine,
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 appointment only
Looking for another area in Florida, Alabama or Michigan?
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(ren) during the ceremony.
Children are also involved in other parts of the ceremony as well...
...after all it is an important day for them too!
** 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
PRE- REGISTER WITH THE ON-LINE KIOSK
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.
Okaloosa Island Tourist Information Center
Unity Heart of Sand Ceremony
with our Original "Unity Heart of Glass"
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.
Children of couple are also included
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 barefoot beach wedding ceremony & format, original beach wedding arches and aisle way designs
Beach Wedding Packages and Pricing may vary
Now booking 2013/ 2014 Romantic SUNSET "Barefoot" beach weddings in Florida
Barefoot Weddings "Featured Vendors"
Click here for more vendors including Florists, Bridal Shoppes, Day Spas, Limo Service, Live Musicians and more!
Looking for a unique reception venue?
Visit the Solaris Luxury Yacht 850-650-2519
Ask for Gwen and tell her the Barefoot People sent you!


















Siesta Key Beach Wedding Specials
Siesta Key beach weddings, Crescent Beach weddings, Casey Key,
Lido Key, Manasota Key, Captiva Island, Venice beach wedding packages,
Marco Island, Sanibel Island beach weddings
Marriage Vow Renewals Available
Saint Augustine Beach Wedding Packages
Florida Beach Weddings
St. Augustine beach weddings, Ponte Vedra Beach weddings, Jacksonville beach weddings,
Fernandina Beach weddings, Amelia Island beach weddings
Georgia Beach Weddings
Jekyll Island
Sunrise ceremonies available
Marriage Vow Renewals
Pensacola Beach Weddings- Navarre Beach Weddings
, Fort Walton Beach weddings, Okaloosa Island beach weddings, Destin beach wedding packages
Marriage Vow Renewals
Miami Beach Weddings
Port St Lucie, Stuart, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island beach weddings, Vero Beach weddings, Jupiter,
Singer Island, South Palm Beach weddings, Boynton Beach weddings, Pompano Beach, Ft Lauderdale beach weddings, Miami Beach wedding pacakges, South Beach weddings, Key Largo beach weddings,
Marathon, Key West barefoot beach weddings
Sunrise Ceremonies available
Marriage Vow Renewals & Commitment Ceremonies Available
Now offering Alabama Beach Weddings
Destin beach weddings, Crystal Beach weddings, Sandestin beach weddings, Miramar beach weddings,
Grayton Beach weddings, Blue Mountain Beach, Inlet Beach, Seagrove Beach, Santa Rosa Beach weddings, Panama City Beach wedding packages
**Sunrise ceremonies, last minute elopements available as well as reception catering and decorating**
Clearwater Beach Weddings Daytona Beach Weddings Cocoa Beach Weddings
Clearwater Beach wedding packages, Sand Key Beach wedding, Treasure Island,
Sarasota barefoot beach weddings, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, Coquina Beach, Holmes Beach, Tampa beach weddings, Indian Rocks Beach, Ormond Beach, Cocoa Beach weddings, Daytona Beach weddings, Melbourne Beach wedding pacakges
Marriage Vow Renewal Ceremonies
Panama City Beach Wedding Packages
Servicing Panama City, St George Island, Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas, Apalachicola and surrounding areas
Marriage Vow Renewals Available
Key West Beach Weddings
Servicing Key Largo, Marathon, Islamorda, Key West and the rest of the Florida Keys.
Commitment Ceremonies Available
Marriage Vow Renewals
Servicing Port St Lucie, Jupiter, Singer Beach, Hobe Sound, Jensen Beach, Hutchinson Island, Vero Beach,
Ft Pierce & West Palm Beach
Marriage Vow Renewals available
Michigan Beach Wedding Packages
Saugatuck beach wedding, Holland, Grand Haven barefoot beach wedding, Grand Rapids,
Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, Muskegon, Ludington, Manistee, Traverse City beach wedding and Torch Lake
Marriage Vow Renewals available






10% Active Military Discount on any beach wedding package over $1000.00
"Let Rocco do the cookin'"
**Local Blue Crabs
**Louisiana Crawfish in season or substitute Snow Crabs
**Steamed Shrimp Platter chilled with cocktail sauce
**Red Potatoes
**Corn on the Cob
$17.00 per person
Inclusive Delivery, set up, tax, paper goods and plastic dinnerware
850-243-4880
** Please allow 2 days advance notice***
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort
Celebrate the wedding of your dreams at our resort. We offer five indoor venues ranging from 780 to 4800 square feet for events with up to 300 attendees, along with outdoor facilities for beach and garden weddings. Choose from packages designed to fit a variety of budgets. Our Catering department will work with you from start to finish in creating the wedding memories are made of.
850-243-9161
800-472-1790
Lodging, Beach Locations, Spas, Bakeries, etc.
Blending of the Sands Ceremony
Several sand colors to choose from.
Children of couple are also included