There is nothing like getting married in Florida. First of all, it does not matter what time of year it is – you can get married outside. I was married on the beach, barefoot, with sailboats and jumping dolphins popping up to appear in the background of my wedding photos. We went ahead and reserved a community center on the beach, which also had a deck that went out over the water. My sister, on the other hand, just went with her entire wedding party to her favorite spot on Honeymoon Island and had her wedding in a very impromptu manner – very little planning involved. Both were weddings set in paradise, no matter how you look at it.

If you are planning on coming on down to the Sunshine State to tie the knot, make sure you spend a little time finding some good local vendors ahead of time to help you plan your dream wedding. There is no reason to work with florists and pastry chefs out of the area when you can simply use the locals. If you are planning a Miami Wedding (which is a very popular option), you can take a look at the 1weddingsource.com website and find a virtual smorgasbord of vendors who specialize in making Miami Weddings absolutely perfect: musicians, cakes, balloons, dove releases, and even bar services are easy to locate.