Tuesday, February 3, 2015

No more courthouse weddings in Florida

Did you know that here in Northwest Florida (Okaloosa County), the court houses are no longer performing marriage ceremonies?  Since the same sex law came into affect, allowing same sex marriages in Florida, the courthouse will only issue licenses... no more ceremonies.  So what is a couple to do?  That is where a notary public comes into play.
I have been performing weddings for 5 years now and usually they are on the beach or at a resort here.  Now I am getting calls for quick weddings, because the court will no longer do them.  I am trying to come up with a plan to accommodate these folks.  Since I am mobile, and don't have an "office", I am thinking of staging my dining room as a place to perform simple marriage ceremonies.  I don't know if this would go over and would love any feedback for any one that reads my blog.  What are your thoughts or suggestions on how to handle this new business opportunity.