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Make your special day historic in subtle elegance and unmatched beauty 633 Osceola Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789 407-636-9317 | capenhouse.com
AT EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON ORLANDO LAKE BUENA VISTA RESORT
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort is a romantic, magical setting – perfect whether you envision a celebration that’s traditional or trend-setting, intimate or grand, charming or elegant. CONTACT OUR WEDDING SPECIALIST TODAY! (407) 597-5104 • MACKENZIE.MARKOWITZ@HILTON.COM 8100 LAKE STREET • ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32836 • EMBASSYSUITESRESORTORLANDO.COM
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It’s been about three years since those words were spoken by then-president Barack Obama in the Rose garden at the White House. On June 26, 2015 he spoke to a nation that saw the institution of marriage opened to all Americans for the first time (something that was made legal and went into effect in the state of Florida six months earlier on Jan. 6), and that is also the year Watermark brought you its inaugural Wedding guide. In the time since the Supreme Court made marriage equality the law of the land and Watermark readers got their first look at a list of LgBTQ-friendly wedding vendors in Central Florida and Tampa Bay, hundreds of thousands of LgBTQ couples have tied the knot and poured millions of dollars into the economy, and it doesn’t look like we are slowing down anytime soon. Here we present to you our fourth annual Watermark Wedding guide to assist you in planning your nuptials and to ease
Watermark’s Wedding Guide is back
the pressure in finding helpful and friendly services as you plan your special day. In these pages you will find ideas to help set your wedding apart from those more traditional ones you attended with ways to make your ceremony and reception as much of a fabulous spectacle as you can. If you are less a landlubber and want to take your wedding on the high seas, we look at what you would need to do in order to turn your ordinary cruise on the S.S. Minnow into a wedding extravaganza on
And it’s here to make your special day as easy on you as possible
the Love Boat. It’s not all about the special day, sometimes it’s about the romantic trip for two afterwards, so we look at 10 picturesque honeymoon destinations for LgBTQers—five if you are on a budget
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and five for those who can afford a more luxurious getaway. We also ask “what’s in a name?” as we look at some of the options same-sex newlyweds have in changing their names (or not changing them) and what you will need to know in order to get it done without being super inconvenienced. Finally, we present to you our LgBTQ-friendly vendors list, full of local businesses that will never refuse to bake you a cake or make you an amazing floral arrangement. Here’s to you, the happy couple. Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials and we’ll assume our invite is in the mail.
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Stunning poolside terraces. Luxurious lawns and gardens. Elegant ballrooms for themed parties to black-tie affairs. Rosen Shingle Creek has an array of gorgeous settings to host any special occasion of any size. Not to mention an entire team of dedicated event staff to ensure every exquisite detail exceeds your expectations. Visit RosenShingleCreek.com or call 407.996.9939 | 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, Florida 32819
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Ultra-Fabulous Fetes Embrace the spectacle and celebrate “your day” in the biggest, boldest way you can. B above:
life is a Cabaret: Matt and Brian Craft, seen here with their wedding party at the Powel Crosley Estate in Sarasota, embraced the idea of their wedding being full of over-the-top pageantry and glamour.
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Brian and Matt Craft, who were featured in Watermark’s Wedding Bells column back in December 2017 and were married on January
of 1920s glamour, served as the backdrop for their one-of-a-kind night. “We fully embraced the idea of making
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our wedding a complete spectacle,”
theatrics of a wedding. After all, they are both
says Brian. “We loved encouraging
heavily involved in Sarasota’s arts scene. The Powel-Crosley estate, a mega-mansion borne
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it’s your thing: Whether it’s your first dance, the table settings, the type of beverages and food your serve, or even just the name cards, pick at least one thing to be extremely and overtly you. photo by JessiCa barfield photography
Sweeting in 2013. Maybe it’s flowers that float your boat – our guests to coordinate their attire with the 1920s
if so, set aside most of your budget for that and create the
heritage of the estate. That alone made for a magical
floatiest centerpieces possible, or create table runners out
and timeless evening.”
of hydrangeas and other pillow-y blossoms. Magicians,
The guests weren’t the only ones dressed to the nines.
aerialists, burlesque dancers and other performers can
The 11 women in Brian and Matt’s wedding party appeared
keep guests interested and keep them talking about your
in glittering gold illusion gowns for the ceremony. The
wedding for months afterward.
groomsmaids, along with Brian and Matt, then had a
If a full-on whiz-bang wedding isn’t your thing, not
costume change for the reception. The grooms changed
to worry. Choose one thing and do it up. If it’s the food,
into tuxedo jackets covered in silver sequins, and the
enlist the help of your favorite chef in town for a menu
women changed from their nude gowns into full-length
that will blow your guests’ palates out of the water.
single-color sequin gowns in the color the grooms
Looking for a ceremony or reception location no one
associated them with.
will be able to forget? Consider an unexpected locale,
Outside of over-the-top venues and eye-popping
a space that’s not normally used for weddings. even
fashion, other ways to go all out for your wedding include
go beyond land and marry in the clouds for a skydiving
entertainers. Female impersonators are used to being in
ceremony (and reception party right where you land), or
front of a crowd and can usually get the party going, so
an underwater scuba wedding – which many resorts in
they’re a top choice for emcees, dinnertime comedy and
Mexico and the Caribbean can accommodate.
even as officiants. Brian and Matt enlisted the help of female impersonator Beneva Fruitville for their evening. Musical guests can also bring the flair of live music
Brian and Matt Craft made their wedding a sight to behold, but it didn’t mean that they weren’t true to themselves when planning and executing their
to an otherwise predictable DJ set. At Brian and Matt’s
“spectacular spectacular.” Brian says, “We wanted to be
fabulous fete, musicians Miranda Wolf, Ashley Figlow and
as authentic to ourselves as possible, and avoided doing
Lauren Nielson regaled the crowd with their prowess.
anything that didn’t make complete sense to us.” The
Other options for your wedding spectacle:
result: a day their guests, their wedding party, and they
extraordinary cakes, like the upside-down one that
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Exchange wedding vows along our tree-lined walkway and dance the night away in our Oasis Ballroom. Our Westin provides an enchanting setting for weddings of up to 350 guests.
Contact Courtney for more details 813-229-5011 or courtney.longino@westintampawaterside.com.
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Imagine exchanging your vows in front of more than 2,000 animals that call the Aquarium’s breathtaking coral reef environment home or on a rooftop deck overlooking Tampa Bay and downtown Tampa. We offer an inclusive wedding package that allows you to focus on what’s most important – each other. PACKAGES INCLUDE: Wedding ceremony Professional wedding planner Cocktail reception Decorative votive candles for cocktail tables Three-hour hosted bar Floor-length black or white table linens Black or white napkins Champagne or sparkling cider toast
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having a cruise wedding that you don’t have to
their nuptials on the high sea as cruise weddings
deal with for a traditional setting is that you are
are becoming more popular, and why wouldn’t
on the cruise line’s schedule. You will want to
you with a lower cost, covenant all-in-one
find a cruise that is running during the time you
wedding packages and a built-in honeymoon.
my heart will go on: A cruise wedding provides convenient, allin-one packages so you can focus on the things that really matter. photo C o u r t e s y r o ya l Caribbean
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There are a few things you’ll need to decide before taking your vows on the open waters. First, you need to pick the date and decide on your cruise destination. One of the challenges of
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Continued from pg.17 plan to say “I do.” A bit of flexibility is going to be needed here. Maybe pick a month or a season you want to get married and then see what ships are running during that time frame. You also want to make sure the ship is heading where you want to spend your time and money. Some places are more same-sex friendly than others (Malta, good. Bermuda, bad.) Cruise Lines can have different ships registered in different countries, so when picking the ship make sure it is registered in a country that will recognize same-sex marriages or your “I do’s” may be purely symbolic. Once the date and ship are in place, the next decision to make is at what point during the cruise you want to do the ceremony? Your first option, and the most popular for big families, is to get married on the ship during embarkation day. This will allow you to invite both sailing and non-sailing guests to the wedding. This option will allow you to bring up to 50 nonsailing guests on board for just the ceremony and a small cake and champagne reception. Another option is to get married while the ship is at sea. This option requires that anyone attending the wedding also join you on the cruise, but it also opens up the possibility that you can be married by the ship’s captain as the sun sets behind
photographs are purchased separately). They will also supply a local officiant to perform the
you. Now doesn’t that sound romantic? These packages will
ceremony if married in port. If at sea you will be married by the
limit your guest count so make sure mom and dad know that
ship’s captain or a designated member of their crew.
Aunt Sue and her seven kids may not be getting an invitation. The final option is a port of call wedding at the ship’s
Many packages will also include (or give you the option to upgrade) a romantic honeymoon dinner for two at one of the
destination. This can either be on the ship while it is
ship’s specialty restaurants, chocolate-covered strawberries
in port or at the actual destination. Who wouldn’t love
and champagne in the room, rose petals on the bed at turn
reciting their vows atop an Alaskan glacier, on the beaches
down and a deluxe breakfast the following morning.
of Maui or on a private Disney island (all options with a destination cruise wedding)?
Of course the more you are willing to spend the more options there are including full receptions featuring open bar
The price of these packages vary depending on which cruise line you choose, the destination and what add-ons you want to include, but can start around $2,000. Most packages include
and hors d’oeuvres, dance floors with live music or DJ options, even ice sculptures and discounted spa packages. A tip for those couples who want some of those high-end
a wedding coordinator so you will have some help. That price
perks but don’t want to pay for them, most cruise lines offer
does not include cruise tickets for the couple, wedding party
an online gift registry that you can email to wedding guests,
or guests. The price also does not include the marriage license
family members and friends. Instead of getting a Cuisinart
and will be the couple’s responsibility to obtain, but again the
food processor or matching (him-and-him/her-and-her/
wedding coordinator will be able to assist you in obtaining all
him-and-her) towels sets you can ask them to pay towards (or
necessary documentation and can help you get it processed if
for) shore excursions, spa treatments or drinks by the pool.
marrying at sea.
Also, if you don’t want your nosy family knowing what you do
Now that you know where and when, it’s time to contact your travel consultant and get everything booked. Be prepared to put a deposit down on your cruise package as you cannot
while on your honeymoon you can just ask them for a monetary contribution toward your cruise wedding experience. Regardless of the packages you choose and the add-on
book the wedding package without a cruise reservation
options you select, the greatest thing about a cruise wedding is
number. A full payment is required at that time you select your
everything is handled for you by the ship’s crew, generally at
wedding package, but any extras and add-ons can be paid up to
less than half the price of a traditional wedding, so all you need
60 days prior to departure in most cases.
to do is show up and say “I do.”
Once the wedding and the cruise are booked, it’s time to
All information was obtained through Princess Cruise
start designing the ceremony and reception. Options will vary a
Lines (Princess.com/Wedding-Cruises), Carnival Cruise
bit depending on which cruise line you go with but most of their
Lines (Carnival.com/Wedding-Cruises), Celebrity Cruises
basic packages will include a wedding coordinator, a decorated
(CelebrityWeddings.eWeddingCalendar.com) and Royal
private venue on the ship (some ships have wedding chapels,
Caribbean International (RoyalCaribbean.com/Cruise-
others have a private event room to use), a wedding cake,
Weddings) and is subject to change. Visit any of the listed
flowers , music, champagne and photography services (actual
websites for more information, options and pricing.
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1. New York City
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the big apple:
The Big Apple is home to a mashup of cultures from around the world and it’s relatively easy to get to from the Southeast. Make a reservation at the simple, modern Pod Brooklyn
Times Square is just one of the iconic locations you can explore with a honeymoon in NYC.
(thepodhotel.com/pod-brooklyn). It’s cheaper to stay in Brooklyn, with easy subway access to Manhattan, so you can save on dough and take a bigger bite out of the apple. Save even more and see all the major sites with a CityPass (citypass.com). You’ll
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2. Boca Raton
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Lucky for Floridians, we don’t need to travel too far to find a little bit of paradise. In our neck of the woods there are many surprising treasures. Boca is but one of many options. A short
4. Puerto Rico
Still recovering from that nasty Hurricane Irma, tourism is up
on the water: It’s all about the beach resort with a Boca Raton honeymoon.
drive from Central Florida, honeymooners can choose to stay
and happening for our neighbors to the south. There are deals
at Waterstone Resort & Marina (waterstoneboca.com). With
to be had and still lots of romance. The San Juan Marriott &
romantic award-winning, fine-dining restaurants on the water,
Stellaris Casino (marriott.com) is very welcoming for LGBT
it’s an exceptional way to spend an evening. Add on-the-water
couples, and right on the sand. Puerto Rico is the best option
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make a mess of those fine linen sheets.
3. Key West
5. Charleston
The Keys are a worldwide favorite for honeymooners. Stay
Another surprising find for 2018, Florida’s close neighbor to
at the Caribbean-chic-designed La Concha Hotel & Spa
the north is offering something quite a bit more Southern. The
(laconchakeywest.com) on Duval Street right downtown.
Belmond Charleston Place (belmond.com/charlestonplace)
It makes the rest of your trip logistics cake—or key lime
is a top luxury hotel—located in the historic district so you
pie, if you will. La Concha is within walking distance of
can enjoy Charleston’s LGBT history with Bulldog Tours Real
delicious restaurants for dining such as Michaels Restaurant
Rainbow Row Tour (bulldogtours.com/real-rainbow-row-
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lgbt-tour/). Explore the city by water on a Coastal Expeditions
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making plans to get one with nature (au natural) with gay-
Harbour Tour (coastalexpeditions.com), and satiate at one of
owned nomadic Standup Paddleboarding (nomadicsup.com).
the best fine dining restaurants in the country at the hotel’s
Bonus: book a couple’s massage at the hotel’s sixth floor Top
Charleston Grill (charlestongrill.com).
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royals: Named to honor King Charles II of England, Charleston is sure to treat you like royalty.
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For exquisite wedding planning, owner Michael Thomas is an LGBT Certified Wedding Planner who understands the nuances of planning the perfect wedding for every couple. He and his team will ensure that your day is expertly coordinated and impeccably executed. For scrumptious catering services, choose our award-winning team for cuisine that will fully satisfy your guests and is served with the care and finesse that only we can deliver.
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orange
County
regional
History Center
Weddings
that make history
Located in the beautifully restored 1927 courthouse, the orange County regional r history Center offers a variety of unique spaces for your wedding or special event. Whether you envision an intimate event or a grand celebration, the history Center is the perfect location to celebrate life’s most joyous occasions. Call Taylor Bianco at 407-836-7035 or email Taylor.Bianco@ocfl.net Downtown Orlando • TheHistoryCenter.org
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luXury honeymoon destinations
3. maldiVes
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paradise: It doesn’t get better than watching the sunset on Maui, Hawaii’s second largest island, in the arms of your true love.
It might be one of the most expensive spots to spend your special getaway, and not easy to get to, but it will be one for the record books. Per Aquum Niyama (maldives.com/peraquum-niyama/) is only reachable by boat—so you can live it up in the lap of luxury on a private island. Overnight in an
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overwater bungalow, dine at an underwater restaurant and spend your afternoons sprawled out hand in hand on white
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sand surrounded by crystal clear waters. It will truly feel like a religious experience—the kind you can only experience while you’re on honeymoon.
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thrills:
Costa Rica offers an adventurous honeymoon with jungle zip lining, whitewater rafting and even active volcanoes.
4. maui 1. Costa riCa
Another long flight, but even though you’ll feel like you’re
Central America is a lovely option for this milestone. easy
in the u.S. which makes travel a little simpler. The 5-star
enough to travel to from Florida but still relatively affordable,
grand Wailea Resort (grandwailea.com) is close to the island’s
you’ll be able to plan a trip of luxury and romance. Book your
gay, clothing-optional Little Beach. Hit this spot for the Valley
stay at the gay Hotel Villa Roca (villaroca.com). Here the
Isle’s legendary Sunday drum circle and save plenty of time
breathtaking views from the hillside rooms and apartments
for a sunset or whale-watching cruise. A traditional luau,
ClassiCal:
will mark a stay to remember. Must adds for this trip include
afternoon hike and early morning sunrise at Haleakala are all
early mornings for freshly roasted coffee and an adventure
itinerary must-dos.
You can’t go wrong with the city of love. Paris and romance go together like champagne and strawberries, one is so much better with the other.
tour zip lining through the jungle with gaytours Costa Rica
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across the globe (and technically you’re half right, you’re still
(gaytourscr.com).
5. paris
2. santorini
This timeless city is always a go-to—and we promise it’s
Consistently voted one of the top spots for honeymooners in
shortage of luxury hotels here, but we recommend checking
the world, Santorini looks a bit like a slice of heaven. Cuddle up
out Airbnb (or Misterbnb if you’d feel more comfortable) as
at Ode Villa (odesantorini.com), in your own private villa with
there are some incredible finds that rival what you’ll find
an infinity pool overlooking the Caldera. Come for the sunsets,
hotel-wise. This will give your wallet just a bit more for that
revel in the divine views and devour the food of the gods….and
once-in-a-lifetime dinner at the top of the eiffel Tower, tour of
greek food, too, of course.
the Louvre or a bottle of the expensive stuff.
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THE OPTIONS 1. DON’T CHANGE ANYTHING This is clearly the easiest route. And after you take a look at the “how-to” below, you’ll also see this is a lot less paperwork and money.
2. CHANGE ONE NAME This is arguably the traditional road. One spouse may choose to take the other’s name, perhaps because it’s easier to pronounce. It’s also a lot less paperwork, but
The Name Game Changing your name(s) post-nuptials
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only for one of you, so get ready for that debate.
3. HYPHENATE Nothing says equality like proudly displaying both of your
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ame-sex marriage is only in its infancy. Day by day, ceremony by ceremony, couples nationwide define what marriage means for them—finally granted their unalienable right to stick with tradition or to forget it entirely.
last names. But keep in mind, your name’s about to get a lot longer and harder to explain verbally. (Full disclosure, I’d never said the word “hyphen” out loud until after I was married.)
processional, the most dapper duds or the
practice stems from coverture, brought
right readings, or perhaps avoiding those
to North America by English colonists, a
4. CREATE A NEW NAME
things altogether. But it certainly means
law advising that a woman had no rights
Creative couples may choose
figuring out what to do about your post-
outside of her husband’s. That doesn’t
to combine their names to each
nuptial names.
fly with heterosexual couples in modern
take a new one. You may need
times—and it certainly doesn’t apply to
to hire an attorney, however,
same-sex marriage.
because this option could require
That could mean finding the perfect
There’s no law dictating that you have to change your name after you’re married. Couples may opt to do so for what they
Historians frequently agree that the
Weddings are a lot of hard and rewarding
deem to be romance, but the history
work, so let Watermark review the hyphens
of marital name changes is murky and
and how-to’s as you decide if changing your
controversial at best.
name(s) is the right move for you.
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3. head to the department of motor VehiCles (dmV)
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You have to do this in person. To update your driver’s license or state-issued non-driver I.D., visit any Florida Division of
the how-to
Driver’s Licenses office. You’ll need to bring your current driver’s license or state-issued I.D., proof of u.S. citizenship, proof of your new name, proof of your Social Security number and proof of your Florida residency. For the most up-to-date list of acceptable documents, visit www.flhsmv.gov. The Florida DMV also notes that “the process will update your Florida registration records, and give you an opportunity to apply for a replacement title and registration card.” To change the name on your vehicle’s title and registration, you’ll need
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to complete your title to transfer it to the correct name, submit
f either you or your spouse has opted to change your name, and aren’t creating a new one entirely, follow these guidelines:
the signed title and pay an additional fee.
4. update your Voter registration Marriage equality was won by changing hearts and minds, but more importantly by changing laws. electing officials who
1. get your marriage CertifiCate
support the LgBTQ community is essential for that, so be sure your voter registration is up to date. You can complete an application to do while you’re at the
It all begins with the original or certified copy of your marriage certificate, complete with a raised seal. Typically your officiant will mail it on your behalf after your wedding and you’ll receive the certificate with its raised seal
DMV, and they’ll even forward it to your local Supervisor of elections office on your behalf. You’ll get your updated voter registration showing your new name at your home address. You can also update this via mail or in person. To find your local Supervisor of elections office, or to register to vote for the
at your home address. To check its status, you can contact the
first time, visit RegistertoVoteFlorida.gov.
local clerk’s office where you filed for your license.
5. take it to the bank
2. CorreCt your soCial seCurity Card
Once you’ve received your marriage certificate and updated Social Security card, you’ll need to update your bank accounts.
Your Social Security number will remain the same, but it
Requirements may vary from bank to bank, so it’s typically best
needs to reflect your legal name. There’s no charge for
to head to your local branch. When you’re there, you’ll be able to order new checks (if
a corrected card.
you use them) and debit or credit cards. If you’re so inclined,
You’ll need to complete an application, available on the Social Security Administration (SSA) website or at your local
adding your new spouse to your bank account or opening a joint
office. All of this can be taken care of in person or by mail, but
account are also more easily done at your local branch.
you’ll need to show proof of your name change, identity and of
will do. For your identity, the SSA prefers unexpired documents
6. Change eVerything else
displaying your name, date of birth or age and preferably
Once you’ve taken care of the legalities, you’ll want to
including a recent photograph. Acceptable options include your
touch base with just about everyone else. That includes but
driver’s license, state-issued non-driver identification card
isn’t limited to your employer, your credit card companies,
(I.D.) or your passport.
your landlord or mortgage companies, your doctors, your
u.S. citizenship. For proof of your name change, your marriage certificate
For proof of citizenship, your birth certificate, certificate of
vehicle, home or life insurance companies and even your
citizenship or certificate of naturalization will work—and you
social media accounts.
should receive your new card within 10 business days. For the
It may all seem daunting—but in reality, the hardest part is
most up-to-date list of acceptable documents, visit SSA.gov.
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Art & History Museums-Maitland
House of Blues
407-539-2181
HouseOfBlues.com/
ArtAndHistory.org
Orlando/Wedding
I did! Now what?
Atlantic Center for the Arts
Lakeside Reception Hall
o you’re about to get married, right? Oh, you thought it was all about the proposal! Well, if you want to do it up in style but aren’t sure where to start, here’s a list of businesses we know that will make your special day shine.
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Weddings can be complex endeavors, and often cost a
got you covered. Some flowers?
pretty penny, but keeping your
Yep. A photographer? Smile! Kiss!
vow to the business community
Though not a complete guide,
that supports your romantic
here are a few good businesses
entanglement will make reading
that you should consider for your
your vows that much more
perfect wedding.
Celebration Gardens 407-896-0314 OrlandoCelebrationGardens.com
HouseOfBlues.com/Orlando/Wedding
John Michael Exquisite Weddings and Catering JohnMichaelEvents.com
407-369-8900 PilarsMartini.com
Plantation on Crystal River
407-836-7035
407-514-2290 HTillem@osc.org
407-235-1901
Orlando Museum of Art
DoubletreeOrlandoAirport.com
407-896-4231 OMArt.org
Paradise Cove
407-425-4455
407-239-6939
DoubleTreeOrlandoDowntown.com
ParadiseCoveOrlando.com
DoubleTree by Hilton SeaWorld
Pilar’s Martini Bar
407-354-5074
PilarsMartini.com
407-369-8900
Plantation on Crystal River
Se7ven Bites
Embassy Suites By Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort
407-203-0727
407-597-5104
Se7enBites.com
EmbassySuitesResortOrlando.com
The Club at Treasure Island
First Congregational Church
407-513-7207
407-647-2416
RenaissanceOrlandoAP.com
727-367-4511
FCCWP.org
CEREMONY & RECEPTIONS LOCATIONS
Pillar’s Martini Bar
Orange County Regional History Center
Orlando Science Center
DTResortOrlando.com
TheClubTI.com
407-894-6671
888-956-3542 Melia.com/Melia/Orlando
727-587-6793
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown
PunkysBar.com
407-934-2622
Melia Orlando Suite Hotel
TheHistoryCenter.org
DoubleTree by Hilton Airport
Punky’s
407-332-8253 LongwoodHillsChurch.org
Central Park Performing Arts Center LargoArts.com
727-201-4712
House of Blues
Longwood Hills Congregational Church
CasaFelizVenue.com
comfortable, Please contact Editor@WatermarkonlinE.com.
Char-DonCatering.com
Barrymore Hotel
Casa Feliz
have an experience with these vendors that makes you feel less than
407-841-3519
TheLakesideHall.com
407-628-0230
Watermark is dedicated making your special day the best it can be. If you
Char-Don Catering
407-298-3473
AtlanticCenterForTheArts.org
BarrymoreHotel.com
The vendors listed are “W.E.D. (Watermark Equality Directory) approved.”
CATERING / CAKES
386-427-6975
813-223-1351
memorable. Need a cake? We’ve
407-934-2622
352-795-1605
813-898-8000 AloftTampaDowntown.com
Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel
Rosen Shingle Creek
Florida Studio Theatre
407-996-9939
941-366-9017 ext.364
Rosenshinglecreek.com
Hilton Daytona Beach Ocean Front Resort
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FloridaStudioTheatre.org
Aloft Tampa Downtown
PlantationonCrystalRiver.com/
352-795-1605 PlantationonCrystalRiver.com/
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St. Andrew United Church of Christ
386-254-8200
941-922-7595
DaytonaHilton.com
SarasotaUCC.org
Hilton Orlando/ Altamonte Springs
The Capen House at the Polasek
407-262-4504
407-636-9317
Hilton.com
CapenHouse.com
celebrate yo u r lgbt Q love .
ClubCorp.com
GIFTS REGISTRY, ACCESSORIES & FAVORS
GoTravel.com/LGBTEdge
The Club at Treasure Island
Ten Thousand Villages
Good Life Travel & Events
321-246-5664
407-765-4888
FreeBirdCeremonies.com
The Citrus Club 407-843-1080
727-367-4511
407-644-8464
TheClubTI.com
WinterPark.TenThousandVillages.com
The Don CeSar 727-360-1881 DonCeSar.com
The Florida Aquarium 813-273-4000 ext. 4288 Sales@FLAquarium.org
The Italian Club 813-248-3316 Italian-Club.org
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin 407-934-4000 SwanDolphin.com/Offers
Watergarden Inn at the Bay 727-822-1700 InnAtTheBay.com
Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive 407-351-2420 WyndhamOrlandoResort.com
ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC
GoodLifeTE.com
HONEYMOON & TRAVEL
CDC Floral 407-648-8175 CDCFloral.com
Lee Forrest Design 407-770-0440 LeeForrestDesign.com
Lee James Floral 407-897-5300 LeeJamesFloral.com
SignatureWeddingsOrlando.com
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weddings
941-536-8740 EricMHilton.PhotoReflect.com
Renaissance Orlando Hotel
904-829-0076
407-513-7207
AtJourneysEnd.com
OrlandoAirportRenaissance.com
Barrymore Hotel
Snap Out Loud Photography 407-963-4580 SnapOutloud.com
Rosen Shingle Creek
813-223-1351
407-996-9939
BarrymoreHotel.com
RosenShingleCreek.com
Dream Vacations
The Villa Bed & Breakfast
865-235-8118
St. Pete Wedding Photography 727-310-1212 StPeteWeddingPhotography.con
386-248-2020
Bit.ly/BUOffers
The Van Cam
TheVillaBB.com
DoubleTree by Hilton Airport
407-970-6266 TheVanCam.com
The Don CeSar
407-235-1901
727-360-1881
DoubletreeOrlandoAirport.com
DonCesar.com
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown
REAL ESTATE
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin
407-425-4455
Will LaValle - Keller Williams at the Parks
407-934-4000
DoubleTreeOrlandoDowntown.com
407-620-7785
SwanDolphin.com/Offers
Watergarden Inn at the Bay 727-822-1700
ResourceOrlando.com
Your Neighborhood Realty 727-321-1734
InnAtTheBay.com
DTResortOrlando.com
FLORAL & DÉCOR
352-267-5345
888-956-3542
PlantationOnCrystalriver.com/
At Journey’s End Bed & Breakfast
407-354-5074
Signature Weddings Orlando
Melia Orlando Suite Hotel
352-795-1605
AloftTampaDowntown.com
StringsEtc.net
Free Bird Ceremonies
Plantation on Crystal River
813-898-8000
407-257-0610
OFFICIANT/ WEDDING PLANNER
Melia.com/Melia/Orlando
Aloft Tampa Downtown
DoubleTree by Hilton SeaWorld
Strings Etc.
Go Travel 407-774-7730
SellStPete.com
Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive
Embassy Suites By Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort
UNIQUE SERVICES
407-351-2420
407-597-5104
WyndhamOrlandoResort.com
EmbassySuitesResortOrlando.com
Mac Wren, Financial Advisor 407-426-2820
Gay St. Pete House
MacWren@edwardjones.com
JEWELRY
727-201-4712
David Reynolds Jewelry and Coin
GayStPeteHouse.com
Hilton Daytona Beach Ocean Front Resort
727-327-2646
Orange County Tax Collector OCTaxCol.com
Tyrone Frame and Mirror
DavidReynoldsJewelryAndCoin.com
386-254-8200
727-344-1000 TyroneFrame.com
DaytonaHilton.com
Gold and Diamond Source 727-573-9351
WEDDING APPAREL
Hilton Orlando / Altamonte Springs
GoldAndDiamond.com
407-262-4504
Goldsmith Jewelry
407-484-1884
Hilton.com
407-297-8000
Facebook.com/
GoldsmithJewelry.com
RaulDelCastilloDesigns
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