Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Beach Wedding Ceremony in Sarasota, FL
Barefoot Weddings, founded in 1991, has dedicated over three decades to crafting personalized wedding ceremonies across Florida's coastal landscapes. Our expertise lies in creating intimate, customized experiences that reflect each couple's unique story, whether on sun-kissed beaches, serene gardens, or private backyards. We specialize in non-religious and religious ceremonies alike, incorporating traditions like unity sand rituals and family participation while ensuring legal compliance with Florida state requirements.Our comprehensive approach includes pre-ceremony planning resources, keepsake materials, and a network of trusted local vendors to streamline your wedding journey. With thousands of ceremonies officiated, we combine professionalism with a warm, personalized touch to transform your vision into an unforgettable reality.
Services
Beach Weddings
Custom Ceremonies
Vow Renewals
Sand Ceremony
Officiant Services
Venue Coordination
Wedding Planning
Unity Rituals
Legal Compliance
Keepsake Materials
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of officiating experience since 1991
- Custom ceremonies tailored to your unique story
- Includes keepsake booklet and unity sand ceremony
- Extensive local vendor referral network
- Flexible locations across Florida's Gulf Coast
What people say
Beautiful ceremony
Professional and flexible
Perfect day
Personalized touch
Seamless planning
Services
Beach Weddings
We specialize in creating memorable beach weddings along Florida's Gulf Coast. Our expertise includes coordinating ceremonies at iconic locations like Siesta Key and Anna Maria Island. We handle legal requirements, provide keepsake materials, and offer flexibility in ceremony design. Our services ensure a stress-free experience with personalized elements like unity sand rituals.
Custom Ceremonies
Tailored wedding ceremonies reflecting each couple's unique story. We accommodate religious or non-religious preferences, incorporate family traditions, and allow complete customization of vows and rituals. Our officiants work closely with couples to create meaningful, one-of-a-kind celebrations that meet legal standards.
Vow Renewals
Specialized vow renewal services for couples celebrating milestone anniversaries. We create intimate, meaningful ceremonies that honor enduring love while incorporating modern elements. Our officiants help craft personalized vows and coordinate keepsake materials to commemorate the occasion.
Sand Ceremony
Signature unity sand ceremony included with every wedding. This symbolic ritual blends colored sands into a lasting keepsake. We provide all materials and guide participants through the process, making it a memorable highlight of your ceremony while maintaining legal compliance.
Officiant Services
Professional officiant services led by Nancy J. Taussig, a certified Notary Public since 1984. We ensure legal compliance, provide ceremony planning resources, and offer flexible scheduling. Our experienced team delivers personalized, stress-free ceremonies tailored to your preferences and cultural traditions.
People
Nancy J. Taussig
Wedding Officiant
Certified Notary Public since 1984 with over 30 years of officiating experience. Specializes in personalized beach weddings across Florida's Gulf Coast. Known for creating memorable ceremonies with attention to legal details and client preferences.
Questions
What locations do you service for beach weddings?
We specialize in Sarasota and Manatee Counties, including Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Casey Key, and Manasota Key.
What's included in your wedding officiant package?
Our package includes ceremony preparation, keepsake booklet, decorative certificate, unity sand ceremony materials, and legal compliance documentation.
Can we customize our wedding ceremony?
Yes! We create fully customized ceremonies, allowing you to write your own vows, choose rituals, and incorporate family traditions or cultural elements.
Do you offer vow renewal services?
Yes, we specialize in anniversary vow renewals with personalized ceremonies that honor enduring love while creating new memories.
How do we obtain a Florida marriage license?
Non-residents need no waiting period. Obtain licenses at local Clerk of Circuit Court offices with ID and Social Security card. We help with post-ceremony filing.
Do you provide referrals for other wedding vendors?
Yes, we offer referrals for photographers, florists, caterers, and other professionals from our established network of trusted local vendors.
Reviews (4)
Kellie Seville
Apr 15, 2021
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Maggie is the coolest she made the whole wedding easy and beautiful. her photographer was super knowledgeable and helped us with everything we needed. I really enjoyed our wedding day. I am so happy we went with this company! I recommend barefoot weddings 1000 times over. my husband and i had the best experience!
Danielle Hoskins
Nov 10, 2020
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From the time I first called Maggie up until the day we said I do she was extremely professional and very committed to make our day special! First wanted to say that we live out of state but that didn't stop Maggie and the great level of communication! We originally had our date on March 28, well covid hit and they closed the beaches! She worked hard to reschedule us to a later date. We worked through covid and hurricanes and our day was still PERFECT!
We absolutely love Maggie! She also stayed after hours when we came into town so we can sit down and finalize every detail. She was on site during our ceremony to make sure everything ran smoothly! I can't stress enough if you want your dream beach wedding book barefootweddings with Maggie!
We absolutely love Maggie! She also stayed after hours when we came into town so we can sit down and finalize every detail. She was on site during our ceremony to make sure everything ran smoothly! I can't stress enough if you want your dream beach wedding book barefootweddings with Maggie!
Kayla Busby
Nov 08, 2020
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Maggie was so awesome, she made our day absolutely perfect! She had great communication and extremely responsive. The day before the wedding we went to her office to approve of the flowers and colors. She made wedding planning stress free, all we had to do was show up. I told her a story about my late mother the day we met to approve the decor, the day of my wedding she surprised me with a very heartfelt and personal way to honor mom and make me feel like she was apart of our special day.
It meant the world to me. You can really tell she loves what she does and she will do anything to make sure her clients have their dream wedding. Thank you Maggie and the Barefoot Weddings crew for giving us a more beautiful wedding than we could ever dream of. It was the perfect day.
It meant the world to me. You can really tell she loves what she does and she will do anything to make sure her clients have their dream wedding. Thank you Maggie and the Barefoot Weddings crew for giving us a more beautiful wedding than we could ever dream of. It was the perfect day.
Angela Michalek
May 18, 2020
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Maggie has done 3 weddings of people in my family. She has the most professional and caring wedding company on the Emerald Coast. If I was ever to get married again i would have her do it no questions asked. I recommend her to everyone I know! If you are looking for someone who goes above and beyond pick Maggie and Barefoot Weddings!
