Wedding Information
Counseling Info Renewal
of Vows Wedding Packages Wedding Photography
Links
Premarital Counseling Course
Coffee Table Books
Paintings
Other Clergy Services
Naples, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Sanibel Island Beach and Gazebo Weddings
Your marriage ceremony with us allows complete freedom of choice. You are the focus.
You decide the date, the time, the place, the words and the music, if any requested.
The ceremony can be short or long. You can include special readings, music, symbols, stories or poems. What is meaningful to you? --include it. Who is your favorite author, poet, story teller?
Planning with your celebrant is very important. Don’t assume. Share what you are thinking.
The venue for your wedding ceremony can be a seashore, garden, gazebo; dock, yacht, park, golf clubhouse, church, home or any other place that you choose. What location brings you joy, energy? Have an alternate location in case of rain if you choose an outdoor location.
Get to know your minister. Tell her something about you and share to the extent that you feel comfortable, relaxed and confident.
Practice your vows or any readings you may give so that you feel assured on your wedding day.
Every wedding is special and
unique. It is our pleasure and honor to be part pf your wedding day.
What to expect from your ministerial celebrant:
1. A choice of ceremonies to choose from or an option to craft your own ceremony.
2. A place or format to choose your requirements.
3. Consultation by phone, strong1041@comcast.net or at Celebrant’s location.
4. A rehearsal if chosen and distance is not a problem.
5. A copy of your ceremony once you have chosen it.
6. A wedding certificate as a memento
7. Legal documents to
be registered with court within ten days.
8. Copy of marriage license kept on file.
Marriage License Information
Applications for marriage license are received and processed in the Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, Sarasota and the Naples, Florida Branch offices.
U.S. citizens are required to have their Social Security number.
Both parties must apply in person. No personal checks will be accepted.
The only acceptable forms of identification are: valid driver's license from any state, valid alien registration "green" card, military ID, valid passport, or valid state ID card. You need a picture ID. If 16 or 17 years old, the only acceptable ID is a certified birth certificate.
Licenses are valid for 60 days from the effective date.
If previously married, the date of divorce, death or annulment is needed. A certified copy of the divorce judgment is required if divorce has been within 30 days of the date of marriage application. Blood tests are not required.
The premarital marriage preparation course is not provided by the Clerk's Office. You may obtain a list of course providers from our office or you may check the yellow pages in the telephone book under Counselors. Rev. Elizabeth Berry can provide premarital counseling if requested.
Marriage ceremonies may be performed by a member of the clergy, elder of the church, notary public of the State of Florida, member of the judiciary or Clerk of Courts.
The hours to apply for a marriage license are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday in the Fort Myers office, or 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the Cape Coral office.
If you are getting married in the State of Florida, you may obtain your marriage license in any county within the State.
Read marriage handbook in Clerk's office or you can download the handbook: Family Law Handbook
For more information about marriage licenses /
marriage license fees call
(239) 335-2283.