Barefoot Weddings covers Manatee and Sarasota Counties on the west coast of Florida, south of Tampa and north of Naples.  Cities served include Anna Maria, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach (Coquina Beach & Manatee County Beach), Ellenton, Englewood (Manasota Key), Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, Nokomis, Osprey (Casey Key), Palmetto, Parrish, Sarasota (Lido Key, St. Armands Key, Bird Key, Siesta Key), and Venice.  Fee varies according to location, but STARTS AT $200.

A Notary Public since 1984, Nancy Taussig has officiated at over 1,200 ceremonies on beaches, at private homes, in parks, gardens, museums, country clubs, resorts, and even on boats.  Each ceremony, whether traditional or civil, is customized to the couple.

Member of:
Longboat, Lido, St. Armands Keys Chamber of Commerce (Small Business of the Year 2009)
Elegant Sarasota Weddings
Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau
South Gate Community Association


TESTIMONIALS

Dear Nancy, Thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony you performed for us (in our home). We felt everything went so well & we were very pleased!                 Sincerely, Kathy & Paul, 4/12

Thank you so much!  Your words at our Longboat Key wedding were so beautiful!  We will take your words and advice to heart!  Thank you!                                                          Jennifer & Eric, 3/12

Nancy...Just a note to thank you again for your superior performance at our Turtle Beach wedding. It couldn't have been more perfect, and we are so grateful that you were able to join us on Christmas day!!!!  Sherry & Hal, 12/11

 Nancy, we can’t thank you enough for making our wedding such a special and personal event. We told you we wanted a traditional exchange of vows without all the fanfare. We told you we decided to save our money in order to celebrate our life together and not overspend on the wedding. You listened and offered up the perfect solution for us. Your service was both solemn and joyful. The two of us saying “I do” barefoot on sunset-washed Lido Beach was romantic and was exactly what we’d hoped for.  Our sand jar has an honored place in our home as a reminder of the day.  Susan & Steve, 12/11  

 Nancy, thank you so much for writing such wonderful vows and for being a part of our wedding on Lido Beach!                  Emily & Michael, 12/11

Nancy, thank you for doing a wonderful job at Palm Island! We both were very happy with the service, everything was just perfect.  It is the little things like reminding me to just breathe. I would have lost it!  Cheers, Amanda & Doug, 11/11

Hello, Nancy.  Just wanted to thank you again for officiating our marriage ceremony on 10/16 at South Lido Park.  Joe and I really loved the ceremony; it was perfect for us.  My Mom and Joe's relatives also really liked it.  Beach weddings are new to my Mom and she was very happy.  Thanks again for a beautiful ceremony.  Caroline & Joe, 10/11

Dear Mrs. Taussig, thank you so much for making our wedding day so special. We really appreciate how you personalized our ceremony at the country club.  Sincerely, Anne & Todd, 7/11

Nancy was a joy to work with! She went above and beyond. She added several special touches to our ceremony on Siesta Key. She was very easy to communicate with and very prompt in responding. She was able to put us in touch with a wonderful photographer and even a last-minute videographer. We Highly recommend Nancy for a wonderful, stress-free ceremony ~    Liz & Jesse, 5/11

Dear Nancy, thank you for being a part of our Lido Beach wedding. We couldn't have asked for a lovelier ceremony.
                                                                                                                         Warmest regards, Laurie & Andy, 4/11

Nancy, thank you again for the wonderful and perfectly simple ceremony on Anna Maria Island. I know you meet all sorts of people in your job, but your patience shows through and was so important to us.  Rebecca & Bud, 4/11

Hiya Nancy! :)  I just wanted to say a big thank you for making our Siesta Key wedding ceremony so lovely, it was perfect.  It was lovely to meet you and I wanted to say how helpful you and your website are and it made everything so much easier to plan from back home (the UK).  Thank you again.   Best wishes, Laura & James, 3/11

Nancy, we just wanted to thank you for all that you did to make our wedding day so fun and special. You did a great job at our Lido Key ceremony and we are so thankful that you were there for our special day. Thank you for everything and best of luck in the future.  Love, Brittany & Greg, 3/11

Nancy, we just want to thank you for doing such a wonderul job at our Longboat Key wedding. It was truly a wonderful event. Although we found you in the yellow pages, the way you handled our ceremony was as if we had come from a recommendation of a lifelong friend. You are truly a professional and an expert at what you do. Feel free to use us as a recommendation since we couldn't be more pleased with your service.  Sincerely, Carman & Gary, 3/11

Nancy, thanks again for being available on such short notice (12 days) and for all your suggestions. We know our elopement to Sarasota was planned quickly, but our marriage will be everlasting! We hope you'll be available for our formal wedding early next year. K&K, 10/10/10

Hi, Nancy. Thank you for everything. The ceremony on Anna Maria Island was everything we dreamt of – it was perfect. Thanks again, you did an awesome job. We couldn't be happier.  Thank You, Karen & Bradford, 9/10

Dear Nancy, thank you so much for being with us on our wedding day on Anna Maria Island! The vows were absolutely beautiful and we are so glad that we selected you to be our officiant. We will certainly recommend you to friends and family. Warm regards, Annamaria & Tim, 8/10

Hello, Nancy.  We wanted to thank you for making our wedding special even though our beach plans were "rained out"!  It was a thoughtful and lovely ceremony.  We wanted you to know how much we appreciated you and how much everyone there agreed that it was much lovelier than they had expected!  We will highly recommend your services to anyone planning a wedding here -- beach side or inside!  Thank you again for your kindness and sincerity.  Nancy & Lewis, 8/10

Nancy from Barefoot Weddings made my Siesta Key beach wedding flow smoothly, better then I could have imagined. Her services at our wedding were calming, comforting, and personally felt. I did not feel as if I was just another bride – she did make it as if it was "our day." The ceremony was a dream come true, I would love to do the ceremony over and over again. It was beyond our expectations. Thank you, Nancy.  Lynnae & Ronald, 7/10

Just wanted to say thank you again for helping us do our wedding our way! You were great! Thanks so much!                         Yours Truly, Jill & Larry, 5/10

Nancy, thank you so much for officiating our ceremony. We really appreciated it and enjoyed having you be a part of our wedding on Lido Key.  Sincerely, Autumn & Nick, 4/10

Nancy, thank you so much for everything and all your help. We had a wonderful day on Lido Key. Everything was perfect. We will remember you forever for making us a happy family. Lydia says, "Hi, and thank you for the shells." Take care.  With love, Helen & Dave, 4/10

Nancy Taussig was GREAT!!! We presented with a very short time line and she handled herself with grace and confidence! She accommodated everything we wanted to do and did it well! Thank you, Nancy, for making our day on Siesta Key memorable!! You have our recommendation! Sincerely, Audra & Mark, 4/10

Nancy Taussig performed a memorable and heart-warming ceremony that was unforgettable. We especially enjoyed the moment when we both addressed each other’s child and made them a part of our wonderful union. We didn’t know what to expect, but she definitely delivered a ceremony that was unforgettable. We have done nothing but rave about her ever since that day on Casey Key.  Angelina and Frank, 4/10

We would highly recommend Nancy Taussig for your wedding. She is unbelievably helpful – she helps with anything you ask her. She made our wedding day really special. She is a lovely woman and I’m very happy we chose her to officiate our Lido Key wedding. She puts 100% into what she does. Thank you so much, Nancy!  Helen & David, 4/10

Nancy, John and I want to say thank you for such a beautiful wedding ceremony on Siesta Key. Our families loved that you incorporated our daughter as well as the rest of the family into the ceremony. We appreciated the simplicity and elegance, as well as the sand bottle to keep. Also, we want to thank you for being so patient and accommodating when things didn't go quite as planned in the beginning! I will definitely recommend you to anyone looking for an officiant in the Sarasota area! Thanks again!  Heather & John, 1/10

Nancy, thank you for such a great ceremony on the beach in Venice. We lucked out on the weather. I am happy to let everyone know about Barefoot Weddings! Everything was just how we wanted it.  Trisha & David, 1/10

Hi, Nancy! We just returned home and wanted to thank you once again for performing our Lido Key wedding ceremony on Labor Day. We cannot begin to express how thrilled we are with how it went. Those moments on the beach seemed as if we were movie stars at the end of a romantic film. It was picture perfect. There was so much to take in at the time that we wanted to make sure that you knew how happy we were. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  Fran & Michael, 9/09

Nancy, we wanted to thank you once again for the fabulous ceremony that you performed for us on Anna Maria Island. It was perfect in every way. All of our guests loved your words, the joining of the sand, and the overall genuine heartfelt emotions. There wasn’t a dry eye in the place! In fact, friends and family who were unable to make the journey have been sincerely moved as they read through our ceremony booklet. Both men and women have been teary! Please know that we have already posted a recommendation on the website for you and will continue to encourage all of our friends and family to use your services in the future. Thank you again for all of your time, including looking for Jen's hairclip in the sand. :)  Our sincerest thanks, Jen & James, 6/09

Hi, Nancy, we are getting settled into life as a married couple in New York City and wanted to send you a note to say thanks for everything. We were a bit nervous asking someone online, who we had never met before, to marry us, but we both agree, after having gone through it, there is no one else we would have asked to perform the ceremony on Casey Key. You made things so easy for us and we thank you so much. The ceremony was beautiful and definitely the perfect style for us and our guests. Everyone said they loved the sand ceremony and we did, too. It’s such a great memento and every time we look at the bottle of sand on our shelf, we can't help but smile. Thank you for having such a positive influence on the best day of our life!  Sincerely, Lauren and Jeff, 5/09

Hi, Nancy, we wanted to thank you for a wonderful and flawless ceremony that you performed for the wedding. The Siesta Key ceremony was all that we expected and more. With great gratitude, the new Mr. & Mrs. D., 5/09

We would like to thank you, Nancy, for helping make our wedding day amazing. You did a great job and helped ensure that everything went smoothly on Lido Key. And a day that we will treasure for the rest of our lives. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! You are great.  Sherry & Daniel, 5/09

Nancy, once again, we want to thank you for performing a beautiful ceremony for the four of us! It was quite a day for all of us & we couldn't have done it without you! Everything you did & suggested was perfect & we felt as if we knew you before we even met you! It was wonderful to meet your husband, too! We appreciate all the work you did & we especially appreciate meeting you...you will never be forgotten! (We are still talking about how much we liked you!) Thanks for making our double-wedding day on Longboat Key that much more special! Hope to see you again!  Jodi & Lee and Connie & Joe, 4/09

Nancy, we thank you so much for being such a big part of our very special day on Siesta Key! Thank you so much for making our glorious day so special. The weather was beautiful, the company was great, and we couldn’t have done it without you! We are sticking to your words and we ‘spoil each other’ every day. And thank you for all the delicious grapefruit (from your backyard)… it was a lovely and refreshing treat the next day for a newly married couple from Canada. Lots of love, Natalie & Mark, 4/09

Nancy, thank you for all hard work and everything you did for us, including dealing with a windy day on the beach on Anna Maria Island. You helped make our day special, and we have been taking your advice and have been spoiling each other everyday.  Thanks again, Kara & Phil, 3/09

Nancy was professional, kind and extremely helpful. She had a calming effect on us during the ceremony that helped guide us when we were nervous. She is sincere, caring and thoughtful. We felt lucky to have her in our wedding!  Wendy & Andrew, 2/09

Dear Nancy, we are back home safe, but cold. It was sad leaving Florida where we had such a wonderful week, but at the same time we will always have our wonderful memories of our perfect, intimate wedding ceremony on Lido Key. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of our beginning together. I am so grateful that I found you. Your kindness, humor, and meaningful words helped to make our day perfect. You are so good at what you do. With gratitude, Valerie & Dennis, 2/09

Nancy, we just wanted to thank you for making our day so special. Planning a wedding from a few hundred miles away is difficult, but you made the officiate part of that so easy. We loved being able to write our own ceremony and you helped personalize the ceremony beautifully. You held us all together that day like glue. You’re amazing and we will never forget you. We appreciate all that you did – you made our dream wedding on Siesta Key come true.  Thanks again! Angela & Joshua, 11/08

Dear Nancy, we want to extend our thanks to you for a beautiful ceremony on Lido Beach. It exceeded all our expectations. Thank you so much.  Elaine & Jim, 10/25/08

Nancy did a fabulous job for our ceremony on Casey Key. It was a second marriage for both of us and our children were included and part of the ceremony. Our family and friends were in tears over the beautiful words to our children. We did a sand ceremony and had to relocate at the last minute due to weather. Nancy was extremely flexible and organized!! Thank you, Nancy!  Nicole & Brent, 10/24/08

Hello, Nancy. Thank you so much for officiating our ceremony on Longboat Key. We received numerous compliments. We will always remember the part you played in our special day. With much thanks and appreciation, Jodi & Phil, 9/26/08

Nancy, we would like to extend our greatest appreciation for officiating our Crescent Beach wedding. The ceremony was beautiful and we were so grateful for your help in suggesting several photographers. Ralph did a wonderful job and you both worked so well together. We would gladly recommend Barefoot Weddings to anyone looking for an officiant to perform their ceremony.  Patti & Wayne, 7/18/08

Nancy, we wanted to thank you for everything. The ceremony on Lido Beach was everything we dreamed of – you made our wedding day special. Thank you so much, Meighan & Tim, 6/6/08

Hi Nancy! I am just writing to say thank you so much for everything you did for us in the weeks leading up to and the day of our wedding on Siesta Key. I know I didn't get to speak with you much that day, it was all a whirlwind, but you made it so special for us! What a beautiful place. We fell in love all over again every single night watching the sunsets. Thanks again, April & Angus, 5/5/08

Hi, Nancy! Just a quick note to say Thank You! We really loved working with you and you were exactly what we were looking for in our officiant. Your ideas for the girls, your ideas for the ceremony, your ideas for the location, were all spot on and much appreciated. Of all the people we worked with to pull off our wedding day in Bradenton Beach, you were the best. We believe we were meant to meet you and glad we did. Your life in common with the Mother of the Groom (your Wisconsin roots and such) was so neat for our family. We are so glad you stayed to have dinner with us, for we feel you were the main reason things went so well on our day. To anyone who is looking for the right officiant for their beach wedding ceremony, look no more, Nancy is quite simply the best! Thanks Again!  Kelly & Patrick, 3/17/08

Dear Nancy, just a note to say thank you for being such a big part of our special day. The Siesta Key beach wedding could not have been more perfect! We truly appreciate your fine work in making it “short and sweet.” Warmest Regards,  Julie & Mike, 12/07

Nancy Taussig from Barefoot Weddings did an excellent job on the day of our wedding at the Chelsea Center in Sarasota. Everything else on our special day was good, but Nancy really did such an excellent job with our ceremony - she was organized, flexible, and caring to our needs. She put together many extras for us to make sure that we always remember our special day. We are thankful and highly recommend Barefoot Weddings for anyone looking for an officiant to do their wedding!  Heather & Craig, 12/07

Dear Nancy, thank you for making our wedding day so special. Even though we have been together 18 years, a marriage is a big step. We were still as nervous as any couple would be. You made it easy, comfortable, and oh so lovely! Thanks again.   Kathy & Ken, 11/07

Nancy, it was a true God send to have run into you that day at Michael’s Craft Store. I can’t thank you enough for helping make my daughter’s wedding a beautiful day on Siesta Key beach.  Your professional and precise manner, added by your gentle and personal touch, was enjoyed and appreciated by all.  I will certainly recommend your services to anyone.  Thank you for the beautiful ceremony you performed for Danielle & Michael.  Deana, 10/07

Nancy, we just wanted to drop a note to say thank you again for being such a wonderful officiant at our Bradenton Beach wedding.  We were very happy with the ceremony!  Thank you so much.  Nicole & Matt, 9/07

Nancy, Thank you so much for everything! You were so accommodating with helping us find a photographer at the last minute and getting married on Crescent Beach was the topping on the cake! Again, thank you for helping make my wedding day special.  Deborah & Michael, 7/07

Hi, Nancy, hope you are well.  We would just like to say a big thank you for officiating our wedding day on Bradenton Beach.  You made our day very special and we wish you all the best for the future.  It was lovely to meet you, take care.  Gemma & David, 5/07

Nancy, I just wanted to thank you for such a beautiful ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota.  You made it so very special.  I surely did not expect to cry, but I was so overwhelmed with such a beautiful day, wonderful people by my side, and the emotional moment!  Nancy, thank you again for making it such a lovely day and providing such a wonderful ceremony!!  I hope our paths cross again.  Pamela & Lawrence, 10/06

Nancy, thank you very much for all you have done.  We appreciate it greatly.  You made our Lido Key beach wedding excellent.   Love, Tammy & Jeff, 6/06

Dear Nancy, thanks so much for the beautiful ceremony on Siesta Key and great advice.  Kindest Regards, Rose & Bob, 6/06

Dear Nancy, thank you so much for a wonderful job during our wedding on Siesta Key. It couldn’t have been more perfect.  Everyone at the wedding enjoyed the ceremony – it was absolutely perfect!  I will pass your name on to anyone I know who is planning on getting married.  You exceeded our expectations.  Thank you for making our wedding a day we will never forget!   Thanks again, Bekka & Danny, 7/05

Nancy, thank you so much for making our special day go so smoothly. We are so happy to have our best friends able to be with us also on Coquina Beach on Anna Maria Island. This is truly a day to remember.  Thank you again, Mona & Doug, 2/14/05

Nancy, on behalf of our family, I would like to thank you for all your support in planning our wedding. Getting married on the beach of Anna Maria Island was exactly the location we wanted! Because we live in Canada, so far from the warm surf and beautiful beaches, we were concerned with the overall planning of our wedding. With your support and helpful suggestions, it was perfect. Thank you so much for your help. We couldn’t have done it without you!                                   Sincerely, Laura & Ernie, 4/04

Nancy, thank you so much for officiating our wedding at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. You did a wonderful job and, best of all, you made us feel very comfortable and relaxed. We will never forget that day and are very grateful you could be a part of it.                                                                                                                           Sincerely, Julie & Tim, 4/04

Nancy, thank you so much for a beautiful job of officiating our wedding ceremony on Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island. It was a perfect day for us. And thank you for working with us to allow our friend to have a part in the ceremony. It meant a lot to us. Thanks again for helping to make it a wonderful wedding!                             Sincerely, Tina & Frank, 11/03

Nancy, thank you for performing our wedding for us at Powel Crosley Mansion in Manatee County – it turned out wonderful.                                                     Sincerely, Tara & Angel, 10/03

Even though we changed our wedding date three times and the wedding site at the last minute, Nancy remained patient and conducted a ceremony that was perfect for our needs. She even persevered through the howling of our five wiener dogs in the middle of the ceremony at our home.                                                                                          Deborah & John, 10/03

We can’t thank you enough for the most beautiful wedding. We never imagined anything like the day we had. You made our dream come true. Again, thank you for a beautiful wedding on Siesta Key.                                               Cindy & Tom, 1/03

Nancy, thanks so much for marrying us on Siesta Key and making it so special. 

          Sincerely, Chris & Rich, 8/02

Nancy, we want to thank you for your services. You were wonderful and we are so fortunate to have found you. The ceremony on Longboat Key was beautiful and you were very professional. Thank you for everything!                                                               Sincerely, Jodi & Bryan, 6/02

We want to thank you for being a special part of our wedding. We have such fond memories of the beautiful words you spoke during our ceremony at our home. Thank you so much for making our day so memorable.                                                                     Fondly, Rachel & Bill, 2000

Thank you for adding to the joy of our special day. You made time stand still for us. Thank you for all time and eternity.                                                                                  Brandy & Wayne, 2000

You made our day very beautiful and our hearts very glad. Thank you,Sincerely, Nicole & Garrett, 1998

Thank you for driving to St. Petersburg to perform our wedding ceremony. And thank you for your patience and cooperation (due to the auto accident). You helped make our day a beautiful one!                                                Suzanne & Zachary, 1997

Our memories of our Marie Selby Botanical Gardens wedding were made so much happier by your thoughtfulness.                                                                         Thank you, Heather & Aaron, 1997

Nancy, thank you for performing a nice marriage ceremony. You were the perfect choice.

     Thanks again, Anita & Ron, 1997

Thank you very much for your role as marriage celebrant in our wedding celebration at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. We appreciate your assistance with everything and wish you a happy and healthy life. Thanks again.                                                Sincerely, Kylie & Andre, 1994

Thank you for performing such a beautiful ceremony. We appreciate the copy of the vows. We were so pleased with how the ceremony was conducted. Thank you for making our day special.                                                                                             Sincerely, Gretchen & Christopher, 1993