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Welcome to Princess Wedding Co Beach Wedding Guide. We are honoured that you chose us to be part of the biggest celebration in your life. I can’t wait to get to know you. This guide will be very a huge help throughout yourplanning so please save it somewhere where you can easily find it.

We have tried and tested all the fabulous vendors listed in this guide. I hope you go through the pages of this guide and find a perfect vendor for your special celebration. Believe me there are lots of goodness in store. So grab your Starbucks pull up your comfiest chair and let the planning begin……

XOXO,Kristina BreffittFounder of Princess Wedding Co

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Tips from our Princess Wedding Co Girls

Kristina “Stay Connected with your wedding coordinator through email, Blog or Facebook. Planning a wedding is stressful! So get a mas-sage, visit spa, or just get pedicures regularly to treat yourself ”

Anneli“Set a budget and stick with it. Gorgeous weddings don’t have to cost millions. Pinterest is flooded with fabulous DIY projects that will save you tons of money. Come see few ide-as we pinned to our DIY WEDDING IDEAS pin board”

Janet “Take care of your marriage license when you get to town. Re-member courthouses are open Monday-Friday and are closed for Holidays. Your marriage license has to be from Florida

courthouse! ”

Mayya“Add a touch of glam to your wedding. Flowers, glitter, and lace will glam up any wedding. Follow our blog for latest trends in beach weddings”

Edina“I always look for new and fresh picture ideas. My advice is get creative with photo-shoots. Bring props. Tell your love story”

Simplified Beach WeddingDecide on a ceremony location. Do you want your ceremony to be at a public beach access (close to where you will be staying?), Beach state park, beach access at the resort, or in front of beach house? If you are not sure or need help please contact your coordinator.

Decide where you want to stay. Resort vs beach house.

Pick time for ceremony. From my experience the best times are one and half hour before sunset or before 10 am.

Book your reception siteAt this point the main things are done. Now comes the fun stuff:

My favorite part: get a dress!

Start a new board just for your wedding on Pinterest. For some inspiration follow our beach wed-ding boards here.

Decide on a color palette. Stick with 2-3 color choices.

Decide on Bridal party attire

Pick your music. Decide whether you would like prerecorded vs. live music.

Pick your vows (our wedding officiate will email them to you so all you have to do is pick an option that fits you best)

Pick your cake, flowers, DJ, caterer (some places come with their own caterer, so this step may be done at the time of booking reception site)

Optional: Create a wedding website and post all info and directions on there. This will save you tons of phone calls and emails from your guests.

Get a final count on your guests, then get a massage (trust me you’ll need it after this step).

Get your marriage license at any Florida Court House.

Run other final details with your wedding vendors and guests.

And, finally….!

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Marriage License FAQ

What do I need to get Marriage License?• Both parties must be present when applying for a

marriage license • Valid government issued photo driver license is-

sued in the United States; or Valid federal or state photo identification card; or Valid government issued Passport

• If either person was previously married, the exact date the marriage ended (month, day and year) are required.

• You do not have to be a resident of Florida to ap-ply.

If we are both non-Florida residents, is there a waiting period for the issuance of the license?No. If both the bride and groom are non-Florida residents, there is no waiting period for the license to become effective.

Are blood tests and physical exams required?No.

Must I apply for a marriage license in the county where I live?No, a marriage license may be applied for and solem-nized in any Florida county.

How long is a marriage license valid once it is is-sued?The marriage must be solemnized within sixty (60) days of issuance of the marriage license. The cer-emony may be performed anywhere within the State of Florida.

Do I have to provide my social security number?If you are a US citizen, or have been issued a social security number, you must provide it at time of appli-cation

What is a fee for Marriage License?Fee is $93.50

Locations:South Walton Courthouse Annex Okaloosa County Courthouse31 Coastal Blvd 1250 N Eglin Parkway Suite B 110

Santa Rosa Beach, Fl 32459 Shalimar, Fl 32579

850-651-7200

If you are using Princess Wedding Co Officiate:• Bring your Marriage License to Ceremony and give it to the officiate• He will sign and file it with Florida Court House after the wedding• You will receive your Marriage Certificate in the mail about 14 days after the wedding

Location Wedding Ceremony on The Public Beach Access

Henderson State Park * our top choice for beach access DESTIN area

Fees apply to reserve private area on the beach for your wedding; 1-8 people- $80; 1-50 people $200 fee; 50-100 people $400 fee. Above fees include entrance fee for your guest. Pavilion Rental is optional for $106 extra, but good to have as a backup incase of rain and great place for reception site. This park has 7 pavilions to choose from; book early to ensure availability. Call Carolyn at (850) 269-1062 to reserve the pavilion and pay depositVisit their website HERE

June Decker County Park DESTIN area

This is a public beach access in Destin (small parking lot). Can not re-serve spot in advance, this is first come first serve basis. Located next to The Back Porch restaurant. We would not recommend this location for more that 20 people.Watch video here

Grayton Beach State ParkGRAYTON BEACH area

No permit required. Charge $5 per car for entrance. There is 1 board-walk to the beach and parking for about 30 cars. They do not reserve the spot for the wedding. Great choice if you are staying in Seagrove, Seaside, Seacrest, or Santa Rosa Beach. For more information:Visit their website HEREWatch Video Here

Below are just some locations that we recommend for beach wedding ceremonies. There are many more locations in Destin. We can set up your wedding anywhere you like. If you need more suggestions please let your wedding coordinator know.

Gulf view Heights Beach Access SANTA ROSA BEACH area 30A

This access has parking lot, restrooms, showers, medium gazebo. Great location if you are staying in Santa Rosa Beach, Seaside or Seacrest 186 Gulfview Heights Street Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Permit and fee of $50 required for all weddingsWatch Video HERE

Dune Allen public beach access #43SANTA ROSA BEACH area

Great beach access. No fees if less than 50 people. Big parking lot. Can not reserve spot in advance, it is first come first serve. Permit and fee of $50 required for all weddings

Watch Video here

Location cont.Wedding Ceremony on The Public Beach Access

San Juan Beach Access SEAGROVE BEACH area 30A

This access has about 15 car parking lot, shower, but no restrooms. Great location if you are staying in Santa Rosa Beach, Seaside or Sea-crest. Permit and fee of $50 required for all weddingsWatch video here

Map of all locations listed • Click on the map (this will take you to custom Google map that we have

created specially for you)• Zoom out till you see all blue pins. Each pin marks location suggestions

from above pages. • Click on each PIN for more info• Drag and drop little yellow person to see street view • If link does not work , please contact your wedding coordinator

Location cont.Wedding Ceremony in front of Beach House

Frangista Neighbourhood Beach Houses

14 houses to choose from. Wedding Ceremony on Hollywood Street (has green lot area for reception (up to 75 people) or ceremony at Miami street access. Fees apply to reserve beach. Contact Penny for more info 850-650-4544 Visit website HERE and HERE

Palazzo Del Sol

Ocean front beach house. Green lawn area for reception. Private beach access Visit website HERE

The Reunion House

This house is great for both reception and ceremony. It is not right on the beach but within walking distance. Visit website HEREWatch Video hereWedding Video please note this wedding was NOT done by Princess Wedding Co: Here

SeaDreams House

This house has private beach access right behind the house320 Tang-O-Mar Miramar Beach, FL Visit website HERE

Location cont.Wedding Ceremony in front of Beach House

The Royal Flush House Beach front house with private beach access. Great for Reception and ceremony. Sleeps 24-26 guest; located in Santa Rosa BeachVisit website HERE

The Crystal Cabana Beach front house with private beach access. 5 bedrooms 4.5 bathrooms. Sleeps 12Visit website HERE

Villa Capri. 11 Balamore RDBeach access within walking distance. Heated pool, Sleeps 25-29 people, 7 bedrooms 7 baths.$200 deposit and $200 fee to use beach access for a wedding. Contact Ben Gilles at 678-410-9102To get a permit for a wedding ceremony on the beach, please go here and fill out wedding application: Avalonbeach.orgVisit website HERE

Anna’s VerandaFew minutes from the beach, where you can have a ceremony. Backyard is great for reception. Sleeps 10-16 people. Located near Rosemary BeachVisit website HERE

Location cont.Wedding Ceremony and Reception at the Resort

SanDestin HiltonSANDESTIN areaGreat Resort for beach ceremony. Fees apply to reserve spot on the beach. Reception options include: ball rooms, pool deck, and restaurants. Don’t miss their amazing SPAVisit website HERE

Ramada Plaza Beach Resort FORT WALTON BEACH area Great Resort for beach ceremony. Fees apply to reserve spot on the beach. Reception options include: ballrooms, pool deck, and restaurants. 850-243-9161 ask to be transferred to Amber Campbell Visit website HERE

Beach House CondominiumsDESTIN areaGreat location for ceremony on the beach and reception at the club house (60-70 people). There is medium size covered gazebo (option for ceremony if it rains). Visit website HERE

Waterscape ResortFORT WALTON BEACH area Great location for ceremony on the beach due to the open space on the left side of the resort. 850-226-8700 Visit website HERE

Emerald GrandeDESTIN area Great for ceremony on their deck (if want on the beach we sug-gest Henderson Park that is 5 minutes away or Norriega Point). Options for reception include: deck or gorgeous ballroom (both with gulf view). Visit website HERE

A Highland House B&B Ceremony on their beach. Great place for your guest to stay at; very charming place for reception on their lawn in front of the houseVisit website HERE

Location cont.Ceremony and Reception Places

The Venue at crystal beach Destin area

Great for ceremony and reception; fee applies to reserve site for ceremo-ny/reception. Ocean Front property. Ceremony can be on green lawn or beach. Reception on the beach deck. Can bring your own caterer, but they have one onsite as well. Bar availalbe on site. Visit website HERE

The Cabana BlueSanta Rosa Beach area

Fees apply to reserve site for reception/ceremony. Located on the bay. Old Florida meets Deco Cuba style. Reception options include: indoor Cabana Room, covered deck, garden deck, and beach area. They have their own caterer on site. 850-267-0240Visit website HERE

Kelly Plantation Golf Club Destin area Option to have both ceremony and reception here. Located on the bay. Options include: The Clubhouse banquet room, patio, or green lawn overlooking Bay. We usually do ceremony on the lawn followed by re-ception on the deck or patio. Tent can be set up on the lawn. They have their own caterer on site. Visit website HERE

Location cont.Ceremony and Reception Places

Eden Garden State ParkJust 15 minutes from Destin. Reception/Ceremony options are: man-sion or garden surrounded by moss draped oaks. (850) 267-8320Visit website HEREView Princess Wedding Co Blog post about Eden State Park HERE

ReceptionRestaurants for Reception and or Rehearsal Dinners

Fisherman’s Wharf DESTIN area Seafood restaurant. Great for reception and/or Rehearsal dinner. Views of the Destin Harbour. Both inside and outside (beautiful view) dinning.Visit website HERE

The Lighthouse RestaurantDESTIN areaSeafood Restaurant. Great for reception and/or rehearsal. Visit website HERE

Thirty A Café SEAGROVE area Casual yet sophisticated fine-dinning. Customized menu. Options include: rent entire restaurant, the side porch, or private “Fishbone room”Visit website HERETip: San Juan beach access is less than 5 minutes away (see public beach access page).

Fleming’s Steakhouse & Wine Bar SANDESTIN area Fabulous private dinning area that is great for receptions and/or rehearsal dinner. Separate event menu available. Contact Ashley Cramer 850-269-0830 Visit website HERE

Santa Rosa Golf Club/ VUE restaurantSANTA ROSA BEACH areaGreat place for ceremony , reception and rehearsal dinner. Laid back-sophisticated style. Visit website HERE

ReceptionUnique Ideas

Sanquest Dinner cruise Dinner Cruise and entertainment. You can reserve entire boat, or one of the floors. Great for reception or rehearsal dinner. 850-650-2519 Visit website HERE

Bonfire on the beachGreat for unique/romantic rehearsal night. Options provided are s’mores, wings and hot dogs. Visit website HERE

VendorsHair and Make Up

JUST ME Salon Hair and Make up 623 Harbor Blvd unit 9 Destin, FL 32541 850-424-5444 Visit website HERE

JOhnathan Doria Hair Stylist Great stylist he works at Pure and Couture Salon For sampel work visit his Facebook page HERE 850.346.9860

Beach Ready Spa & SalonBridal hair and full spa with facials, massages, sauna, manicure, pedicure29 Quincy Circle, Seaside, FL 32459Visit website HERE

Robin Klag Freelance Makeup Artist specialising in traditional and airbrush makeup Will travel to your location Prices include travel fee, product cost, airbrush foundation and lashes if requestedVisit website HERE

VendorsFlorist

Princess Wedding Co Signature fresh rich roses with a hint of carnations, garden roses and or hydrangeas for lush effect, decorated with silk ribbon and pearls Signature Bridesmaid Bouquet (smaller version of bridal bouquet) Groom’s Boutonniere Groomsman Boutonniere Email us: info@prwedding.com

$250

$150

$30

$30

Bella flora 30a Stuninng bouquets 850.267.1111

Visit their website HERE

VendorsCatering

Townsend Catering Chef David Townsend850.622.0663 Visit website HERE

paradise cusine Chef Allen J Davis850.892.6997Visit their website HERE

Rick’s Gourmet Entrees to goFull reception catering or Platters that can be delivered or picked up. Waiters, chef and carver available 850-837-3568Visit website HERE

VendorsWedding Cakes and Sweets

Bake My Day Chef Heidi511 A Harbor Boulevard Destin, Fl 32541 850-269-0763Visit website HERE

KaraBoo Bakery Pastry Chef Kara Enache850.532.1750 Visit website HERE

VendorsEntertainment /Lets Have a Party

B Boy Production Always professional and great entertainment. Visit website HERE

Kyle La Monica Great Guitar Player and singer850-586-3020 Visit website HERE

Music BandGTS Entertainment Group Several bands to choose fromVisit website HERE

VendorsTransportation

654 LimoAnything from town cars, classic cars, limos to limo buses for you and your guestsVisit website HERE

Sixpence Productios Visit website HERE

VendorsVideographer

Ashley and Todd Films Awesome husband and wife team Visit their website HERE

Steam Your wedding dress Simply Elegant Depending on the dress style $45-65 Visit website HERE

VendorsMiscellaneous

PHOTO BOOTH Facetime photo booth Visit website HERE

The list of vendors in our guide is constantly being updated and we only refer professionals who consistently deliver high quality service and prod-ucts. We do not accept commissions for our referrals.

Last bit of advice:If at any point of your planning you have questions or just feel stressed, please email or call you wedding coordinator. We are here to make your wedding planning simple/easy/organized. We can’t wait to meet you!

CHEERS!

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