How far in advance do I need to reserve my wedding date?
Since we book wedding dates daily, the earlier the better to make sure your date will be available for you
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How do I reserve my wedding day with you?
We require ½ deposit with the balance due 10 days before the wedding. When the deposit is received we send you a confirmation and a contract for the services you ordered
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How do I pay for the wedding services ?
On the web site you click on the payment plan you wish to use, we take Pay Pal , Master card, Visa or a check made out to Sun Coast Beach Wedding
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Where do I get my marriage license?
For Alabama, the town nearest to the beaches is Bay Minette, Alabama call (251) 937-0260 for information For Florida , Pensacola and Perdido Key area , the office is in Pensacola call (850 )595- 3930
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Who files the marriage license after the wedding?
The Pastor/officiant will send your license Priority mail and the certified copy will be mailed to you from the clerks office . The process may take up to a month. If you are still in town the next business day , you can return the license where it was issued and receive your certified copy immediately.
For an Alabama certified copy of your wedding license there is an additional fee and paperwork you fill out and send to where the license was issued to receive your certified copy
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Does the Pastor/Officiant see us before the wedding takes place and explain the procedure?
On the weddings where there is an arch set up and etc. the Pastor/Officiant will be there several hours before the wedding to talk with you and get your marriage license before the wedding .
On the weddings without the arch and etc. the Pastor/Officiant will be there 30 mins before the service to get the license and talk with you.
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What happens if it rains ? (Which is very rare)
We suggest you have a backup location, for your wedding. If is is raining or going to be raining
we cannot set up the arch on the beach but we can still provide the wedding services inside or under a sheltered area. No refunds will be made due to inclement weather.
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Where will my wedding take place on the beach ?
Your wedding will be on the beach in front of your condo. hotel or beach house where you are staying.
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Can I have my children as part of the wedding?
Yes, we like to include them in the sand ceremony, that is where you all will pour colored sand into a keepsake bottle that you keep.
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Should I have chairs for my guests since the summer days will be hot on the beach?
The beach in the summer is quite warm sometimes , It might be a more comfortable experience for your immediate family or any elderly guest to be seated to enjoy every minute of your wedding ceremony.
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hat is the best time for the wedding ?
One hour before sunset, we will put the sunset time on your wedding contract.
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Will there be a lot of people on the beach ?
Most people leave the beach around 3 or 4 o’clock.
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How do I find a place to stay ?
Look on the Internet under Gulf Shores Alabama rentals. Perdido Key rentals, Pensacola Beach Rentals .
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Can I bring my own pastor ?
Yes
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Should I have the professional sound system for my wedding ?
The professional sound system includes a mic for the Pastor/Officiant so everyone can here the wedding vows , the wedding music is heard at a much longer distance than the C D player.
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Can I bring CD’s I’d like to be played at the wedding ?
yes
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Can I select my own colors for the arch flowers?
The bamboo arches they can be decorated either tropical or with flowing material or just send us a picture of what you want and we will try and duplicate your idea .
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Where can I get a tasty wedding cake?
Publix cakes have always tasted great.
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