It's beautiful here on the Florida beaches!

We specialize in beach weddings and vow renewals of all sizes, but enjoy the simplicity and symbolism of a couple in love married at the water's edge.

Planning a wedding at the beach can be an exciting and very personal experience. We are romantics and love seeing a couple get married in these beautiful surroundings. We feel we're part of your lives and want you to have your dream wedding.

We have photographed and officiated hundreds of weddings here on the beach. Each with it's own style and character. Let us use our expertise to give you the low-stress destination wedding of your dreams. Call us at (850) 366-8054 or email sunsetbeachwed@gmail.com to discuss your plans!

See the sections below for more information on beaches to visit, packages, photography, marriage license, how to reserve your date, and more information about us!

 

From Mexico Beach to Pensacola Beach, FL we service nearly all of Florida's Emerald Coast Beaches. After reserving your date, we'll give you a list of suggestions for services while you're here. From suggestions on lodging, flowers, reception ideas, restaurants, and many more, we can help you find quality vendors for your wedding.

Generally, we encourage you to have your wedding right where you're staying, but we'll suggest the best beach location once you've found your lodging. All the beaches here are public, and there are many choices for the location of your ceremony.

A nice collection of web cams can be found HERE.

Mexico Beach - Secluded, laid back eastern panhandle beaches.

Panama City Beach - Many options for entertainment, beach houses, hotels, and resorts.

Beaches of 30a (Santa Rosa Beach) - Dune Allen, Blue Mountain, Grayton, Watercolor, Seaside, Seagrove, Water-Sound, Alys, Seacrest, Rosemary Beach, and Inlet Beach.

Sandestin - Golf, Tennis and beautiful beaches just East of Destin.

Destin - Beach houses, hotels, resorts, state parks all along the gulf.

Okaloosa Island - Resorts, hotels, and restaurants on beautiful Okaloosa Island.

Fort Walton Beach - Resorts, hotels, and restaurants on emerald beaches.

Navarre Beach - Beautiful State Parks and a sleepy beach community.

Pensacola Beach - Secluded beach peninsula with quick access to Pensacola.

Elegant water's edge packages.

We are professional photographers foremost. We've performed many beautiful ceremonies throughout the years. With a beautiful water's edge wedding, you can have a memorable ceremony based on our experience, as well as world class photography. We give you a perfect wedding that you will remember for the rest of your lives.

The packages and additional choices shown below are flexible, and we love to answer questions. For each package, you will be able to choose various formats of ceremonies, vows, ring vows, unity rites, and other options before your wedding. You may also let us choose, write your own vows or the entire ceremony! We provide a male officiate unless you specify otherwise. Filing of marriage license after the ceremony is provided as well.

The deposit amounts shown on each package are part of the total cost, not in addition to the package cost. These packages are flexible, just let us know what you have in mind when you call! The pricing for the packages and options below are for weekend evenings. We may upgrade packages or options for scheduling on a weekday or morning. All costs are discussed and contracted up front, there are no additional fees, taxes, or "consultation fees".

Your photographer will take an incredible set of photographs spending roughly an hour with you after your ceremony. This will be done seamlessly and intimately. We capture your ceremony moments as well so they are preserved forever! See the "photography" section for more information. We don't mind incorporating your own officiant or photographer if you like and will discount your package accordingly.

We do coordinate and run your ceremony. We want you to feel great on your wedding day, and make it your dream wedding at a reasonable cost no matter the package picked!

---

An experienced ordained minister with your choice of vows. Sand unity, seashell ceremony and ceremony coordination. We will file your marriage license for you.

Professional photographer with 50 edited high resolution photographs of your choice on disc with copyright release and online photo sharing (see photography section for more details). This package is typically only available for weekdays and mornings.

Can't see the slide show to the right or want bigger photos? Go HERE.

 

 

---

- heart in the sand: $750 ($250 deposit) - all options below included

Raised or inverted heart formed in the sand with your color choice of rose petals. Smoothed sand at ceremony site. An experienced ordained minister with your choice of vows. Sand unity, seashell ceremony and ceremony coordination. We will file your marriage license for you.

Professional photographer with 50 edited high resolution photographs of your choice on disc with copyright release and and online photo sharing (see photography section for more details).

Can't see the slide show to the right or want bigger photos? Go HERE.

 

 

---

Pair of palm trees with sea grass at the base of each or a pair of 8 foot bamboo poles with white streamers (colors may be added to streamers) and grass at the base may be chosen. Add a raised or inverted heart and rose petals in your choice of color to either of these. The Streamers may be placed in the heart or slightly outside framing your ceremony location. Smoothed sand and aisle at ceremony site. An experienced ordained minister with your choice of vows. Sand unity, seashell ceremony and ceremony coordination. We will file your marriage license for you.

Professional photographer with 50 edited high resolution photographs of your choice on disc with copyright release and online photo sharing (see photography section for more details).

Can't see the slide show to the right, want more or bigger photos? Go HERE.

---

- tiki torches or columns with heart in the sand: $950 ($300 deposit) - all options below included

Pair of decorated tiki torches in white orchid, red daisy, tropical, or starfish (other colors and flowers available) with sea grass at the base of each. Or a pair of 4 foot ivory columns with tropical or red rose arrangements. Add a raised or inverted heart and rose petals in your choice of color to either of these. Smoothed sand and aisle at ceremony site. An experienced ordained minister with your choice of vows. Sand unity and seashell ceremony. We will file your marriage license for you. 10 chairs are included in the package with additional available and ceremony coordination.

Professional photographer with 50 edited high resolution photographs of your choice on disc with copyright release and online photo sharing (see photography section for more details).

Can't see the slide show to the right, want more or bigger photos? Go HERE.

 

---

A classic pair of large white columns or a pair of large textured pedestal vases with tropical, white, or red rose arrangements. Add a raised or inverted heart with rose petals in your choice of color. Smoothed sand and aisle at ceremony site. An experienced ordained minister with your choice of vows. Sand unity and seashell ceremony. 10 chairs are included in the package with additional available. Your choice of ceremony music and ceremony coordination. We will file your marriage license for you.

Professional photographer with 75 edited high resolution photographs of your choice on disc with copyright release and online photo sharing (see photography section for more details).

Can't see the slide show to the right, want more or bigger photos? Go HERE.

 

---

- fleur-de-lis arch: $1200 ($400 deposit) - all options below included

The Fleur-de-lis literally means "Lily Flower". We've paired a rustic arch with white lily or stargazer lily arrangements, seagrass, and other greenery into a striking package. Multiple colors of canopy are available and a raised or inverted heart can be added. Palm trees are included as well. Rose petals in your choice of color. Smoothed sand and aisle at ceremony site. An experienced ordained minister with your choice of vows. Sand unity and seashell ceremony. 10 chairs are included in the package with additional available. Your choice of ceremony music and ceremony coordination. We will file your marriage license for you.

Professional photographer with 75 edited high resolution photographs of your choice on disc with copyright release and online photo sharing (see photography section for more details).

Can't see the slide show to the right, want more or bigger photos? Go HERE.

---

- fresh arrangements: $1300 ($400 deposit) - all options below included

Pair of arrangements in 4 foot ivory columns or dark bamboo pedestals baskets with fresh flowers and greenery. Rose petals in complimenting colors. Many choices for the arrangements from tropical, lilies, roses are available. Let us know what you have in mind! The arrangements may be taken with you after the ceremony at no additional cost. Smoothed sand and aisle at ceremony site. An experienced ordained minister with your choice of vows. Sand unity and seashell ceremony. Your choice of ceremony music is included as well. 10 chairs are included in the package with additional available and ceremony coordination. We will file your marriage license for you.

Professional photographer with 75 edited high resolution photographs of your choice on disc with copyright release and online photo sharing (see photography section for more details).

Can't see the slide show to the right, want more or bigger photos? Go HERE.

---

- bamboo arbor: $1300 two post and $1700 four post ($400 deposit) - all options below included

Bamboo arbor with two posts or four. Each available with draped fabric in multiple colors. Grass at the base with optional hanging or placed starfish or floral arrangements in various colors and styles. Your color choice of fresh spread petals. An experienced ordained minister with your choice of vows. Sand unity and seashell ceremony. Larger palms may be added to each side of the arbor with or without decorated tiki torches. The pairs of tiki torches may be placed in the aisle.

White guest chairs with sashes in your choice of color are included in the package (10 for 2 post arbor and 20 for 4 post arbor) with additional available and your choice of ceremony music is included. Smoothed sand and aisle at ceremony site. We will coordinate your ceremony and file your marriage license for you.

Professional photographer with 100 edited high resolution photographs of your choice on disc with copyright release and online photo sharing (see photography section for more details).

Can't see the slide show to the right, want more or bigger photos? Go HERE.

---

- tiki gods: $2350 ($500 deposit) - all options below included

An experienced ordained minister with your choice of vows. Deluxe sand unity and seashell ceremony. We will file your marriage license for you.

Professional photographer with your entire set of photos on disc with copyright release and online photo sharing (see photography section for more details).

Can't see the slide show to the right, want more or bigger photos? Go HERE.

---

- additional choices (many of these are already included in the packages above, discounts given if upgrading):

Chairs: $7 per chair. White guest chairs can be added in pairs of any number. Chairs can be added to the packages above as well.

Sashes for Chairs: $3 per chair - $5 for double sashes per chair. Colors include: black, silver, champagne, chocolate, red, orange, yellow, peach, fuchsia, pink, lime green, turquoise, periwinkle, navy, purple, eggplant, among others.

Ceremony Music: $75 - includes songs for guests, processionals, and recessionals (your choice of songs).

Photo Disc: $150 – receive your entire set of edited photos on disc, no need to pick your photos, get them all!

Additional Photography: $100 per hour - prior to, reception, and family photography options are available. Adds 50 additional photos to your package.

Rose Petals: $75 - your choice of spread rose petals. Single colors or combined colors can be chosen to be spread on the beach.

Field of Roses: $200 - ten dozen fresh rose petals in single or combined colors. Spread over a 30 foot by 30 foot area. Can be added to any package or used as its own decoration.

Tiki Torch Aisle: $75 – pairs of decorated tiki torches in complimenting colors aside smoothed aisle with grass at the base of each may be added to any package (4 total).

Bamboo Aisle: $100 - smoothed aisle with rope lashed bamboo runners and grass may be added to any package. looks great with the Tiki Torch Aisle!

Streamers: $100 ($200 for 4) - pairs of 8 foot tall bamboo poles with white streamers (additional colors can be added) and grass at base can be added to any package. Placed at the perimeter, defining your ceremony site.

Bouquet & Boutonniere: call for pricing for your wedding party flowers. we can provide beautiful flowers at a reasonable cost.

Deluxe Sand Unity: $75 – a beach themed, sand unity decanter with table and decorative shells and starfish. This is larger than our standard sand unity, you can even have your wedding party, family, and friends participate in your ceremony. Decanter is yours to take with you after your ceremony. Check with us to see which decanter options we have available.

Can't see the slide show to the right, want more or bigger photos? Go HERE.

We bring enthusiasm and energy to your wedding. We love photography and making your day special so get ready to have some fun! No stuffy photographers here!

Our approach is to chronicle your ceremony. We use a stylized photo-journalistic method rather than traditional portraiture to capture your wedding. This means that your photos represent a story or timeline of the day.

Can't see the slide show to the right or want bigger photos? Go HERE.

During scheduling, we take into account the sunset times and the number of people in your wedding party/family. The majority of your photos are taken during and after the ceremony. Photos are professionally edited and presented to you through our online photo site.

Naturally, we take more photos than your package specifies, all of these photos are available for viewing online. You may pick which photos you want as part of your package. Additionally, you may choose to order them all for a low cost. Family and friends may order photos from this web site as well.

You will receive a disc and copyright release with your choice of photos. This is your disc and you have full rights to all the photographs on it. Print them, email them, Facebook them!

We exclusively use Nikon gear. If you'd like to talk about equipment or technology, please contact us.

We encourage your guests to bring and use their own cameras. We are happy to educate you and them on how our shooting process takes place, making sure they have fun and don't encumber your photographer.

A Florida marriage license is required to get married on Florida's beaches. An Alabama marriage license is required for Alabama's beaches. Obtaining your license is a quick, simple process in both states.

- florida beaches:

The bride and groom must apply together, with valid state or federal identification, in person at a Florida County Clerk's office during regular business hours. The Clerk's office keeps Federal and State business hours and observes all Federal holidays. HERE is a list of federal and state holidays.

There is no waiting period, no blood test, and no class/counseling program required. Your Florida marriage license is valid for 60 days. If you are a Florida resident you must apply for your license at least 3 days in advance of your wedding date.

The Florida application fee is $93.50 in most counties (some have additional charges). Witnesses at the ceremony are optional. Non-Florida residents can receive a marriage license without going to the clerk's office for a fee by contacting Sherry Matthews Consulting, click HERE.

Recommended locations by beach area (a marriage license can be obtained from any Florida County Clerk however):

**Panama City Beach, Florida**
Bay County Clerk's Office
300 East 4th Street
Panama City, Fl 32401
(850) 763-9061

**Beaches of 30a, Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, East Destin, Florida**
Martha Ingle - Clerk of Court
Marriage License Recording
Walton County Courthouse Annex
31 Coastal Centre Boulevard
Santa Rosa Beach, Fl 32459
(850) 267-3066

**Destin, Okaloosa Island, Navarre, Florida**
Clerk of Court
Marriage License Division
Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex
1250 N. Eglin Parkway, Suite B110
Shalimar, Fl 32579
(850) 651-7200

**Pensacola Beach, Perdido Key, Florida**
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Escambia County, Florida
Official Records Division
223 Palafox Place, Room 103
Pensacola, Fl 32502
(850) 595-4170

- alabama beaches:

The bride and groom must apply together, with valid state or federal identification and social security card or birth certificate, in person during regular business hours at an Alabama County Clerk's office. The Clerk's office keeps Federal and State business hours and observes all Federal holidays. HERE is a list of federal and state holidays. Clerk's in Alabama may keep shorter hours for issuance of marriage licenses, so a call may be wise.

There is no waiting period, no blood test, and no class/counseling program required. If divorced, a license won't be granted until after 60 days from date of decree. Alabama charges up to $63 with some additional fees possible. Witnesses at the ceremony are not required.

Recommended locations by beach area (a marriage license can be obtained from any Alabama County Clerk however):

**Perdido Key, Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Alabama**
Baldwin County Clerk (Main Office)
Bay Minette
220 Courthouse Square
Bay Minette, Al 36507
(251) 937-0260

Please call or email us and we can talk about scheduling your wedding. Whether you want to get married tomorrow or a year from now, we can book you.

It's simple, we ask for a deposit for weddings 30 days or farther out to hold your date. The balance is due 30 days before your wedding. We also provide you a basic contract that outlines everything you can expect from us. We do this all electronically for your convenience. Weddings within 30 days are paid in full at the time of booking. We accept all major credit/debit cards and checks. You can use your credit card securely over the internet or by phone.

We provide you with ceremony options and give you time to develop your own if you like.

Generally a rehearsal isn't necessary, but it can be easily arranged. We talk regularly as your wedding approaches and are accessible for questions and advice.

We are licensed and insured to work on our beaches. All costs are discussed and agreed upon up front so there are no surprises. We make this easy for you so you can enjoy your time on the beach, stress free.

Give us a call to check availability, book, ask questions, or decide which beach to visit!

Ken and Heather - (850) 366-8054
sunsetbeachwed@gmail.com
www.sunsetbeachwed.com

facebook: facebook.com/sunsetbeachwed
twitter - @sunsetbeachwed

 

 

 

Ken and Heather Delo are the owners of Sunset Beach Weddings. Sunset Beach Weddings is all about family and making your day special. Whether booking a small wedding or a larger ceremony, you will be treated like family. We will educate you and make you feel comfortable with your decision.

Both Heather and Ken are professional wedding & family photographers based out of Blue Mountain Beach on historic hwy 30a. After living in Middle Tennessee and South Florida, they both decided that the Emerald Coast of Florida was where they belonged. You may even see their son Connor toting a chair here and there!

Ken and Heather are veterans of all things "wedding", they have photographed many beautiful weddings and families. Ken loves performing ceremonies and they both have great faith. Being part of your special day is an incredible feeling, and they bring an excitement level not matched. Sunset Beach Weddings is an independently owned small business.