Essential

from$1,199

The final fee is confirmed in writing once we know the place and the date.

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What is included

6 things, all in the price. Your coordinator confirms every detail with you before the day.

Professional wedding officiant / notary
Unique personalized wedding ceremony
Speech Ceremony planning & coordination
Background music during the ceremony
Keepsake marriage certificate
Bottle of sparkling wine for the couple

How the day runs

The order of things for an elopement with Essential, starting with the booking.

1
You book the date
Choose a package, then send us the date and the place. A 50% deposit holds both, and a short questionnaire tells us how you want the ceremony to feel.
2
The license
Your coordinator sends the addresses and phone numbers of the county courts where you apply in person. If you live out of state, you can get the license and marry on the same day. Florida residents wait three days unless they have done a registered premarital course.

The day itself

3
Who comes
Packages include 10 guests, and more can be added for a fee. We call it an elopement up to about 30 guests.
4
The ceremony
The team arrives ahead of you to set up whatever you chose, and takes it all away afterwards. You arrive to a finished aisle.
5
Photos, if you want them
Photography is not part of this package. One hour with our photographer is $449, and those photos come within 14 business days, usually 7 to 10.

The place and the light

The softest light for photos is golden hour, and the blue hour just after sunset. We suggest a start time from the light, the sunset and the rules of the place, and you make the final call.

Some public places need a permit and some do not, and your coordinator checks yours. A private rooftop or beach needs its availability and fee confirmed first. You hear that number before you decide.

We work across South and North Florida, from Key West to Tampa, and out of state on request. Package prices stay the same anywhere in Florida.

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Common questions

We set up in Miami, Miami Beach, Surfside, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Gables, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Key Largo, Key West, Sarasota, Naples, Tampa, Siesta Key, Clearwater and Longboat Key. See the places we know well or read every question and answer.

How far in advance should we book?

As early as you can, especially for peak season and popular dates. Proposals are usually booked at least two weeks ahead and elopements at least a month ahead, and we take last-minute requests whenever the team and the place are free.

Can we change a package?

Yes. We adjust existing packages, add or remove elements, or build a custom package around your idea. Tell us what you picture and we suggest the closest starting point.

Can we choose the flower colors?

Yes. Red, white, pink, peach and yellow are standard. Blue, purple or very specific shades need special sourcing and can cost more.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Weather flexibility is written into the contract. We watch the forecast closely, stay in touch with you and adjust the time or move the date. If you cannot reschedule, we can sometimes set up indoors at your home or hotel.

Is a planner only for large events?

No. We have planned events for as few as 10 guests and as many as 200.