I am a Certified Wedding Specialist, a Professional Bridal Consultant, a Professional Wedding Planner, a Marriage Educator and an Ordained Minister. Planning, coordinating, rehearsal directing and officiating services are available in the Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte County areas. Formal, informal or beach settings. First or second marriages. Ceremonies conducted from sunrise to sunset seven days a week. A large selection of original wedding ceremonies are available. You are welcome to personalize or customize your ceremony with a favorite poem or passage or reading or a family tradition/custom or your own vows.
The fee to officiate a wedding ceremony or renewal of vows is $99. The fee to officiate any type of ceremony, any day of the week is $99. The fee to officiate any type of ceremony on a holiday or holiday weekend is $99. There is a $1 per mile travel fee (one way) to any location that does NOT have a Venice, FL address.
Serving these areas: Lido Key, Siesta Key, Sarasota, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, Englewood, North Port, Port Charlotte and Boca Grande.
Yes, I perform "short notice" ceremonies. Just recently I was contacted on a Sunday evening, the couple were united in matrimony that following Wednesday morning in Venice.
Looking for the perfect ceremony location? Something secluded? Something grand? Something with the Gulf of Mexico in the background? I can make suggestions or give you some ideas. Did you know there are several beach locations that have a picnic area or restaurants close by? Did you know that you may have to obtain a permit for your event through the county parks and recreation department?
Yes, I do "couple only" ceremonies. In the State of Florida only one signature is required, the officiant's signature. You do not need one or two witnesses for a wedding ceremony in Florida.
The two or three day waiting period is waived for those couples (both people) who have an out-of-state identification or driver's license. BOTH people must have an out-of-state driver's license or identification to qualify. Did you know that you can get your Marriage License right here in Venice? The Robert Anderson Administration Center (Sarasota County) is open from 830AM to 4PM, Monday - Friday (no weekend or evening hours).
Want to do "something different"? I've got suggestions, ideas and examples! On the first day of January, 2018, I officiated a Medieval Theme Ceremony at Mykka River State Park outside of Sarasota. And on the 13th of October, 2018, I officiated a Florida Cowboy and Cowgirl Theme Ceremony at a private home in Port Charlotte.
Want to do a "traditional" ceremony? Yes, I know all the rules of etiquette and the words of a traditional ceremony.
Just want a "short and simple" ceremony? That's what I do!
There is only one thing better than getting married, and that is getting married in paradise!
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Shae Barker · Married on 07/02/2019
Avis was Amazing!
I would highly recommend Avis! She was absolutely amazing. Very helpful throughout the entire process and had everything organized and ready to go that morning. Also very flexible and gave us a lot of info regarding the different beach locations that we could have the ceremony and how/where to process all of the paperwork.
Sent on 07/23/2019
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Peggy Maekel · Married on 06/06/2019
International Wedding
Since we are an international couple living in Germany, we had very many questions and needed more help to organize our wedding as you can imagine. Avis was extremely helpful and very professional. She provided many little details that we didn't expect which made our wedding a very special and unforgetable experience. We would highly recommend Avis to any couple who wants to get marry. Thank very much Avis.
Sent on 07/18/2019
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Jaime Everage · Married on 01/01/2019
From out of state but in good hands!
We had the pleasure of working with Avis for our January 1st ceremony and I can't say enough about how wonderful she was! She smoothed last-minute issues and was so accommodating to our needs! Searching for someone out of state to marry us was nerve-racking, but from my first conversation with her I felt totally at ease and knew that we would be in good hands. The day of the ceremony she was so kind and patient with us, and we enjoyed her readings so much. I can't recommend her enough to do justice to the awesome service that she provides. We will forever be grateful to her and her sweet husband who accompanies her to her ceremonies. Thank you, Avis!
Sent on 02/19/2019
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If you are looking for a trustworthy, competent and experienced wedding officiant, you will love Avis Shiveler Brangan of Simple Seaside Ceremonies. Avis is professional, warm and thoughtful. You can be sure that she will create a meaningful and memorable ceremony for your wedding. At Boca Royale Golf & Country Club, we are always pleased to work with Simple Seaside Ceremonies.
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