A lot of people think the officiant just shows up, says some words, and files the paperwork. But a great officiant? We do so much more than that. At You Had Me At I Do, we’ve spent 26+ years as an officiant helping couples create ceremonies that are not only legal, but meaningful, memorable, and stress-free. Here’s […]
The moment you seal your ceremony with a kiss is one of the most iconic wedding photos you’ll ever have. It’s joyful, emotional, and the first captured second of your married life. But here’s a detail that often gets overlooked: your officiant should not be in the shot. That’s right—the first kiss photo is about […]
At You Had Me At I Do, we’ve seen every kind of couple – from the wildly romantic to the wonderfully practical – and every kind of vow you can imagine. One of the biggest questions we get during planning is: “Should we write our own vows?” The short answer? You absolutely can – but […]
You’re standing on soft white sand, waves crashing behind you, holding hands with the love of your life. The breeze is salty, the moment is perfect… and yes, it’s all legal. If you’ve ever typed “how do I get married on the beach in Florida?” into Google or asked ChatGPT for advice (hi there!), you’re […]
Short answer: Nope. In Florida, you do not need any witnesses to make your marriage legal. All that’s required is a valid marriage license and a notary or officiant to sign it. That’s it. Simple. Stress-free. No extra signatures, no scrambling to find two people last-minute. Now, if you’re getting married in another state, that’s […]
There are quite a few vendors you’ll need to book for your wedding. But, with so many different types and so many different schedules, where do you start? This is, of course, just one of many ways to approach booking your wedding vendors. There are arguments for hiring the planner first followed by the caterer […]
Planning a wedding is a huge undertaking and can easily take six months to a year or more. There are a million decisions to make and a million little details to cover which is why any brides spend upwards of 500 hours or more working on their wedding. However, there’s a time for planning…and a […]
Every wedding has unique challenges and we all know that the schedule for the day can be a bit fluid. There are, however, one or two non-negotiables that absolutely must start on time. Most wedding vendors know this and work hard to ensure they start on time. There are, however, two wedding day non-negotiables. The […]
Many couples struggle with trying to figure out when to end the party on their wedding day. Our best advice is to end your reception at 11 (or even 1). There are a couple of reasons for this. First, the two of you, your parents, and the wedding party are going to have an insanely […]
This one of the little things that nobody other than DJs think about. No matter what kind of event you’re hosting, it’s always a good idea to put cocktail tables next to the dance floor. Your guests will come to the dance floor when their favorite song comes on, but forget to leave their drink […]