Short and Sweet Wedding Ceremonies
by iCertify Services
Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
info@icertifyservices.com
(754) 300-9922
Mr. Ron Velez, is the the CEO of iCertify Services and is a notary and wedding officiant in Florida. Mr. Velez is also an ordained Reverend from the Universal Life Church since 1996. Mr. Velez has been conducting short and sweet wedding ceremonies for many years and enjoys working with couples to create their special wedding day.
- You must apply for a marriage license at any county clerk office in Florida or online.
- You must have your marriage license application completed at least 3 days before the ceremony.
- Your approved marriage license application is good for 60 days from the date approved by the county.
- Please keep an eye on your marriage license application dates, as the officiant will not sign the marriage license application, if the document is not within the required state of Florida timelines (meaning you won't be legally married and total ceremony fees are non-refundable).
- Click here for the application process and requirements in Broward County.
- Officiant of your Wedding Ceremony (mostly in Broward County, but we can travel to other nearby counties if requested).
- Sign the Certificate of Marriage (Marriage License) and process with county of origin.
- Assistance with Planning
We can assist with planning the wedding ceremony.
We are not wedding planners, but can help you find one if needed.
- Pick a location for your ceremony. We can officiate ceremonies throughout most of Broward County (and nearby counties if requested).
- Ceremony is generally 15 minutes (you must bring the marriage license with you and have met all of the requirements).
- Standard ceremony consists of the following elements (we will review all prepared standard elements during our initial conference call):
- Processional (optional)
- Opening Reading (Welcome)
- Consent (I do)
- Exchange of Vows and Rings
Vows can be standard (Officiant provides the prompts and repeat after him) or self written (and then spoken to each other).
Rings are optional - Closing Reading or small cultural option can be substituted.
- Pronouncement of newly married couple and you may kiss the bride/each other.
- Recessional (optional)
- Larger customizations can be accommodated for additional fees.
- Marriage license signatures by participants (witness signatures are optional, but recommended).
- Officiant signs the Marriage license.
- Marriage license is mailed back to the county of issuance by iCertify Services.
- County mails back certified copy of the license to the address indicated on the application.
- Final payment is due at the signing process.
You can estimate to budget between $300 - $500 for the wedding officiant services depending on the location, any customizations, etc.
Yes, you can get married on the beach in Broward County, FL.
Do I need a permit?
Restrictions vary depending on which beaches you choose for your beach ceremony.
The City of Fort Lauderdale does not require a permit to have a wedding ceremony on their public beaches.
Please follow the links below to get more information on other municipalities that do require a beach permit.
- Dania Beach
- Deerfield Beach
- Fort Lauderdale (no permit required)
- Hollywood
- Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
- Pompano Beach
In Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, there are various paid for and free options for outdoor venues.
- Eventective (Search Event Venues & Vendors around Fort Lauderdale, FL)
- Visit Lauderdale
If you would like to be included on our list of resources, please email your name and link for consideration to: info@icertifyservices.com
- Visit Lauderdale (Official visitors site for the City of Fort Lauderdale)
- Eventective
- The Officiant Directory
