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Based in Miramar Beach, Florida, Amore Beach Weddings, winner of the 2022 Couples Choice Award from the Wedding Wire and the 2024 Readers Choice Award by VIP Destin Magazine, is your complete beach wedding company. Named after the Italian word for love, this business is owned and operated by Jamie Bates. Jamie and his professional team of wedding planners and coordinators delight in taking part in each couples’ special day and helping their clients create one-of-a-kind experiences.
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Amore Beach Weddings is dedicated to planning events on the Gulf of Mexico’s white sands. They are available to coordinate rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions, and offer partial and full-planning options.
Jamie and his talented staff have many years of experience planning a variety of weddings, including those that are destination, religious, civil, and eco-friendly, as well as elopements. The team can assist with budget analysis, event design, vendor referrals, and timeline creation to transform your vision into a reality. Their staff is also made up of experienced caterers, photographers, and music entertainers to make the planning process as streamlined as possible. Amore Beach Weddings' experienced staff can help you have a stress-free, love-filled event.
With packages starting as low as $699.00, Amore Beach Weddings has designed its weddings services for all budgets.
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Amore Beach Weddings receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for their wedding planning and coordination services. Reviewers praise the professionalism, organization, and helpfulness of the staff, particularly Jamie, Deb, Steve, and Jean. The team is described as going above and beyond to ensure a stress-free and perfect wedding experience. Clients appreciate the attention to detail, beautiful decorations, and prompt communication. Many reviewers highly recommend Amore Beach Weddings for couples looking for a seamless and memorable beach wedding.
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Jamie Bates is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer for Amore Beach Weddings. He handles all the business and day to operations for company.
Jamie is a native of Walton County, Florida and attended Florida State University. After college, he attended the University of Denver College of Law and practiced in real estate and business law for many years.
He also is an Ordained Minister and officiates many of our weddings and will even marry you as Elvis.
Outside of work, Jamie enjoys spending time with his family, the beach,and cheering for his beloved Florida State Seminoles and Atlanta Braves.
Deb DePew serves Amore Beach Weddings in many areas but her focus is on the the planning and coordination of our beach weddings.
Deb goes out of her way to ensure our couples have a day to remember with each of our weddings.
She is native of Lousiana and after moving to Sandestin, Florida with her family after many years in Memphis, Tennessee, joined Amore Beach Weddings.
In addition to her planning and coordination duties, Deb is also a staff photographer and officiant for Amore Beach Weddings.
Deb is married to Steve DePew, our lead Officiant, and also is the mother to two beautiful daughters.
Rev. Steve DePew serves as Senior Officiant for Amore Beach Weddings.
Steve, an ordained minister, retired from his position as an international airlines pilot and moved with his wife and family to Florida from their home in Memphis, Tennessee.
Rev. DePew, an expert at "Tying the Knot", is married to Deb DePew and is the father of two beautiful daughters. When not serving in his capacity with Amore or spending time with his family, Steve enjoys his days playing golf at one of many golf courses in the Sandestin, Florida area.