Congratulations on your engagement, and welcome to DeArruda Weddings, a site that’s all about the centerpiece of your wedding – the ceremony. Our team of ordained Christian ministers has been joining hearts, hands and lives in marriage for over 30 years. We have the honor and great joy of performing weddings for couples from all over the world. … Continue reading
You want your wedding to be perfect. But how do you ensure that the most important moment of your life will be everything you’ve dreamed of? By choosing the right team of wedding professionals. And that includes having the right officiant. Your marriage ceremony is the centerpiece of your wedding day. It should be prepared … Continue reading
A Florida wedding is unlike any other. In fact, the sunshine state is the most popular destination wedding site in the contiguous 48 states. Year-round beautiful weather and endless breathtaking settings make Florida the natural choice for the wedding of your dreams. But in order for you to enjoy the spectacular scenery and abundant amenities offered … Continue reading
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The last thing you want on the most important day of your life is chaos. Selecting anything less than professional vendors could turn your wedding into something like this…
No matter where it happens, or when – no matter who attends, what you wear, the color of your flowers – the heart of your wedding day is your ceremony. It should be romantic. It should touch your heart. It should be fun. It should lift your spirit. It should begin the rest of your … Continue reading
DeArrudaWeddings is proud to announce receiving two of the most prestigious awards for vendor excellence. In the wedding officiant category we have received the Knot’s 2019 Best of Weddings award, and WeddingWire’s 2019 Couples’ Choice award. These designations are given to the highest-rated wedding professionals based on reviews given by couples we have served. You can read their … Continue reading
Do you have your marriage license? No legal marriage is complete without it. In order for your marriage to be legally recognized you need to purchase a marriage license in the state where the ceremony will take place. Every state’s requirements vary so be sure that you consult the official Florida Marriage Guide for current, accurate information … Continue reading
This is my dog Murphy. As you can see, he’s a cute little guy. His name makes me think of Murphy’s Law, the well-known axiom that says: “Anything that can go wrong, will.” This saying reflects the fairly common human experience that when there’s a once-in-a-lifetime moment and everything has to go just right, something … Continue reading
Cheska and Sam are the very first couple ever married in the new home of the Chilhuly Collection in downtown St. Petersburg. The world renowned glass work of Dale Chihuly illuminated the night, serving as a magical setting for these two lovers. Watch their energy and joy in this video. No matter where they are … Continue reading
No man who proposes marriage, and no woman who accepts the proposal really knows what will come after “for better or for worse.” They just know they love each other. But what is the difference between the love that sees all the promise of “better” and the love that accepts, and even embraces, the “worse?” Check … Continue reading
Check out our five star reviews at WeddingWire and TheKnot. It was an absolute pleasure to work with Michael. I would recommend him to my best girlfriends, sister, or anyone else I loved and cared about! – Jessica There’s nothing more precious to a bride than joy she feels on her wedding day. That feeling comes from the … Continue reading