Bailey

My fiancé (now husband) and I decided to plan a small beach wedding/elopement with 11 of our family members while on vacation in Marco Island in July 2025. I was attempting to locate an officiant and photographer in the Marco Island/Naples area when I came across Florida Weddings. I immediately reached out to them in February of 2025 and instantly felt like they were the right fit for what we had in mind. We wanted the most simplistic elopement ceremony without any “extras” and also wanted to take advantage of the photography session to include the rest of our family. Over the 5 months of planning, Dale and Rosye stayed in constant communication with me, making sure every detail, big or small, was discussed and noted. Prior to the ceremony, we chose a Christian ceremony with traditional wedding vows. While we never met Dale in person prior to the ceremony, it felt like, while he was officiating, he had known us for years. It was personal, included our children, and provided such wonderful advice for us as we begin a new chapter in our lives. Our faith is very important to us and this aspect of our ceremony was taken seriously. Dale prayed with us and our entire family while we all held hands and this is a moment we all will remember forever. Florida Weddings arranged for Steph Jones to provide the photography services. She nailed it!! The photos are amazing, more than I could ever have imagined (and I am very particular about photos!) We didn’t have the opportunity to choose our photographer or know their name prior to the wedding, so this was a huge leap of faith for me. Prior to the wedding, Dale emailed a sample portfolio to so we knew what to expect which was so appreciated. Steph made us feel comfortable and even my husband who isn’t a fan of photos, had no complaints. Steph anticipated we would have the photos back in 4 weeks but much to my surprise, it was just over a week when we received them. Brides, if you are looking for a simple beach elopement or even one with “extras” such as chairs, an arbor, a sound system, and a sand ceremony, Florida Weddings will not disappoint. They thought about every detail, have excellent communication up to the wedding day, and truly made our day so special.