Florida’s Forgotten Coast + Wisconsin

A wedding ceremony that actually sounds like you.

You don’t need to know how to plan a ceremony. We’ll walk you through it, take care of the details, and create something that feels like the two of you.

Serving Florida’s Forgotten Coast, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin Dells, and nearby communities.

Check Your DateNo commitment. We’ll confirm availability, explain your options, and let you decide.

See what to expect

A real couple sharing a joyful moment during their wedding ceremony

26+ yearsceremony experience400+ weddingsand countingReal reviewsfrom real couples

Why it feels different

Your ceremony should bring your guests into your story.

It should be the moment that makes them laugh, tear up, and understand why you and your groom belong together. We learn what matters to both of you, shape the ceremony around your personalities, and deliver it with warmth—not wedding-script autopilot.

A personalized story in language that feels like you
Clear help choosing vows, readings, rituals, and tone
Experienced guidance for you and your wedding party
Marriage-license guidance before and after the ceremony

A newly married couple celebrating with their wedding party after the ceremony

What to expect

As simple—or as personal—as you want.

Some couples want to simply show up, get married, and leave the planning to us. Others want to personalize every word. Most choose a few meaningful elements and vows. However involved you want to be, we’ll meet you there.

Elopement

Bring your marriage license and we’ll take care of the rest: a short, meaningful ceremony followed by the required paperwork.

Wedding ceremony

Use our ready-to-go ceremony as written, make a few meaningful choices, or customize the entire thing. Our questionnaire makes it easy to create something personal without starting from scratch.

Vow renewal

Choose the same hands-on or hands-off experience as a wedding ceremony—without the marriage-license paperwork.

Included planning experience

Your ceremony planning, in one private place.

When you book a personalized ceremony, you are not left with a pile of emails and a blank document. Your private You Had Me At I Do workspace keeps the ceremony, vows, decisions, and next steps connected to the same plan your officiant uses.

Private Vow WorkshopWrite separately, auto-save, and get gentle length guidance.Ceremony PlannerChoose the tone, traditions, readings, and people who matter.Couple PortalKeep messages, documents, tasks, and ceremony details together.Wedding-party & guest accessShare the right details without exposing your private planning.

Explore your private wedding workspace

Private Vow Workshop in the You Had Me At I Do wedding workspace — Helpful technology behind the scenes. A personal ceremony in front of your guests.

Ceremonies from $150

Choose the experience that fits your day.

See what each ceremony includes, compare pricing, and choose the level of personalization that feels right for you.

Explore ceremonies & pricing

From our couples

Relief you can hear in their own words.

★★★★★

“We did not have a very clear vision of how we wanted our ceremony to go. He walked us through the options and made great suggestions on how we could make it our own.”

Kirby H.WeddingWire review

★★★★★

“He walked us through exactly what we could expect. On the wedding day there was a rain scare, but he handled it extremely well and the ceremony was flawless.”

Vanessa M.WeddingWire review

★★★★★

“Our officiant was so easy to work with. Their website was awesome and answered all our questions during our search for an officiant.”

Gail M.WeddingWire review

Officiating weddings since 1999.

You will have an experienced person guiding the ceremony—not someone reading a generic script for the first time. We explain the choices, keep the ceremony moving, and take care of the details so you can stay present.

Meet You Had Me At I Do

Two regions. One promise.

Local ceremony experience where you’re getting married.

Florida’s Forgotten CoastPort St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Mexico Beach, Indian Pass, St. George Island, Apalachicola, Beacon Hill, Highland View, and WindMark.

WisconsinMadison, Dane County, Wisconsin Dells, and nearby communities.

Start with availability

Check your wedding date.

Tell us when and where you’re getting married. We’ll personally explain availability, options, and pricing. Checking does not reserve anything or commit you to booking.

Check Your DateNo commitment. We’ll confirm availability, explain your options, and let you decide.

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Helpful ceremony resources

Ceremony ideas & examplesVows, readings, welcomes, rings, rituals, and closings.Marriage-license guidesPractical guidance for Florida and Wisconsin couples.PodcastWedding planning conversations without the fluff.BlogCeremony ideas, local knowledge, and planning help.