Michael DeArruda | Florida Wedding Officiant

Click on the image. Check our 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. … Continue reading →

DeArrudaWeddings is constantly working to offer couples the best services by identifying the best talent available. Demand for our ceremony and relationship coaching services is so great that we are pleased to announce the addition of two new officiants to the DeArrudaWeddings team – Daniel Francis and John Fullerton. They share Michael’s commitment to the standard of excellence that has become … Continue reading →

Did you know that more marriage proposals are made over the winter holidays than any other time of the year?  What does that mean for you? Simply this — if you leave the choice of your wedding officiant to the bottom of your to-do list, by the time you get to it you may not be … Continue reading →

You want to be married in Florida, the Gulf breeze dancing around you. Your family and friends gathered to bless you.  You and your beloved, standing together, hand in hand in the shade of the palms. You don’t have to imagine it any more.  See what a DeArruda Weddings ceremony looks like.

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 →

I always count it a privilege to be invited to be part of one of the most special moments in a couple’s life when I am asked to create and conduct their wedding ceremony — but this one has become special in an entirely new way: Sonika and Greg’s Siesta Key wedding under a huge arbor of … Continue reading →

Do you have your marriage license? No wedding 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 about … Continue reading →

Love may make the world go ’round, but the money it takes for two people to celebrate that love can present some challenges. Who pays for the wedding is a delicate but important question that needs careful attention so that your wedding day will be the happiest it can be. Take our poll. Traditionally, wedding costs … Continue reading →

A wedding is one of the most glorious events in life. Yours will be delightful as long as you prepare. Planning a wedding works best when you start from the beginning, and the beginning is your ceremony! Michael DeArruda is an expert in every aspect of the ceremony, including things you might not have considered. Start planning now by … Continue reading →