Another successful night at the Casa Monica Hotel! It was almost like deja vu working with the staff of Kris Graham Photography except we were outside by the pool this time in Sultan’s Pavilion . It was a beautiful night, weather was a little cold but beautiful out! It did not take long for Christopher and Lisa’s family & friends to get going. We had a great time under the stars tonight in St. Augustine and the wedding cake was one of the coolest I have ever seen, a scale model of the University of Oklahoma Football Stadium. VERY Cool! Congratulations Christopher and Lisa!!! Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day!
On average, couples that live in or around Jacksonville, FL spend between $17,869 and $29,781! This total is based on the average number of guests estimated between 129 and 143.
A single guest could add between $158 and $193 to the overall cost of your wedding.
On average*, couples that live in or around Jacksonville, FL should expect to pay:
Day of Coordinator ~ between $653 and $1,740+
Full Wedding Planner ~ between $1,925 and $5,132+
Wedding Photographer ~ between $1,382 and $3,376+
Wedding Videographer ~ between $821 and $2,188+
DJ ~ between $554 and $1,478+
Live Band ~ between $1297 and $3,458+
Musician/s, Soloist, or Ensemble ~ between $414 and $1,104+
Dance Lessons ~ between $337 and $898+
Venue & Catering ~ between $7,019 and $11,698+
Ceremony Accessories - between $152 and $406+ (Includes Aisle Runner, Ring Pillow or Box, Unity Candle, etc. but not flowers or decorations.)
Ceremony Location - between $694 and $1,850+
Ceremony Officiator - between $162 and $432+ (Includes Justice of the Peace, Officiant, Ordained Friend, Family Member Pastor, Minister, Rabbi, or Priest.)
Hotel Room for After Reception - between $208 and $554+
Reception Accessories - between $150 and and $400+ (Includes Toasting Flutes, Wedding Cake Topper and Serving Set, etc. but not flowers or decorations.)
Reception Bar Service - between $1,634 and $4,358+
Reception Food Service - between $3,214 and $8,570+
Reception Location - between $1,979 and $5,278+
Reception Rentals - between $1,026 and $2,736+ (Tent, Table, Chairs, Etc.)
Rehearsal Dinner - between $641 and $1,708+
Tips - between $277 and $461+
Wedding Cake - between $286 and $762+
Flowers & Decorations ~ between $1,161 and $1,935 total
Boutonnière or Corsages - between $102 and $272+
Bridal Bouquet - between $106 and $282+
Bridesmaid Bouquets – between $137 and $364+
Ceremony Decorations - between $179 and $476+
Ceremony Flower Arrangements - between $227 and $604+
Flower Girl Flowers - between $65 and $174+
Flower Petals - between $67 and $178+
Reception Decorations - between $218 and $582+
Reception Flower Arrangements - between $264 and $704+
Reception Table Centerpieces - between $278 and $742+
Transportation ~ between $413 and $689 total
Limo Rental - between $362 and $966+
Other Travel - between $313 and $834+
Travel for Guests - between $533 and $888+
Attire & Accessories ~ between $1,073 and $1,789 total
Bride Accessories - between $107 and $286+ (Includes Tiara, Combs, Hair Pins, Garter, Shoes, etc. but not Jewelry.)
Groom Accessories - between $83 and $220+ (Includes Cuff links, Cummerbund, Tie, Pocket Square, Shoes, etc. but not Jewelry)
Suit (purchased For Groom Only) - between $221 and $588+
Suit (rented For Groom Only) - between $107 and $286+
Tuxedo (purchased For Groom Only) – between $380 and $1,012+
Tuxedo (rented For Groom Only) - between $101 and $268
Veil - between $89 and $236+
Wedding Dress - between $784 and $2090+
Wedding Dress Preservation - between $185 and $494+
Beauty, Health & Spa ~ between $241 and $401 total (**For single individual only**)
Hair Service - between $56 and $150+
Makeup Service - between $48 and $128+
Manicure & Pedicure - between $38 and $100+
Gifts & Favors ~ between $439 and $731 total
Gift/s for All Attendants - between $142 and $378+
Gift/s for Parents - between $107 and $284+
Gift/s for the Bride - between $146 and $388+
Gift/s for the Groom - between $136 and $362+
Wedding Favors - between $189 and $504++
Invitations ~ between $437 and $728 total
Ceremony Programs - between $85 and $226
Guest Book - between $46 and $122+
Invitations & Reply Cards - between $197 and $524+
Reception Menus - between $92 and $244+
Save the Date Cards - between $96 and $256+
Table or Place Cards - between $65 and $172+
Thank You Cards - between $73 and $194+
Jewelry ~ between $3,170 and $5,283 total
Earrings – between $99 and $264+
Engagement Ring - between $2,618 and $6,982+
Necklace - between $107 and $284
Other Jewelry - between $212 and $566+(Includes Anklet, Bracelet, watch, etc)
Wedding Band for Bride - between $837 and $2,232+
Wedding Band for Groom - between $570 and $1,520+
Marriage License Information in Jacksonville, FL
County Recorder
330 East Bay Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
(904) 630-1436
Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. / M – F
Fee: $88.50 (cash only)
Age: 18
ID requirements: Driver license and Social Security card
Residency: None
Blood test: None
Other: None
Who must be present: Both bride and groom together
Who must sign: Bride and groom (Both MUST be present)
Waiting period: 3 days; none for non-residents
Valid for: 60 days
Valid out of city: Yes, but not out of state.
If previously married: Know dates of divorce or death. No documents required.
All information was pulled from www.costofwedding.com Wedding Budget vs Real Wedding Cost
I had a complete BLAST tonight with Bree & Justin’s St. Augustine Wedding. From the minute the first song came on their friends and family were up dancing. The Young to the Young at Heart were all on the dance floor showing off their moves. Everything was held together and executed to perfection, as always by Sarah Grace, and the staff of The Big Event.
The White Room Staff did an amazing job with the food and atmosphere of the room. It was awesome to work with Jay and Alison again from Life and Love Studio Photography and Videography. They are a sweet and I am confident their photos will be excellent. It gives me great pleasure to be a DJ in Jacksonville and St. Augustine and to this disc jockey nothing is more rewarding than an ecstatic couple at the end of the night like Bree & Justin. Thank you guys for letting me be a part of your very special day!
I had a great time last night with David & Christina’s wedding. We were at the beautiful Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine and the wedding kicked off with perfectly planned and executed introduction themed to U2. Christina’s father gave an amazing welcome and tribute to his daughter. It was a blast, as
always, working with Kris & Kate from Kris Graham Photography and Erin and the amazing staff at Casa Monica. Stay tuned for Part 2 when I show off some great photos from Kris Graham Photography.
I have made it my goal to help the Mobile DJ and Event Industry lose 1,000 pounds, including myself!
Several people have commented saying, “You don’t look like I need to lose weight”. Now, while I want to believe that most of the people who said that were only being nice, the fact of the matter is that I have worked hard for several years now trying to hide the truth about my weight.
Knowing that 40 is only a few years around the corner I have come to realize that if I don’t do something about my health and weight I will not be around to enjoy seeing my children get married or holding a grandchild in my arms. I won’t be able to live out the “golden years” I work so hard on now to have.
The first step is to overcome the fear of public criticism and admit I have a problem that needs to be fixed. I have decided to put together series of radical advertisements in hopes to accomplish 2 things:
1. To expose my weight issues to the world in a tactful and respectful way so that others will see that I truly do have some issues to work on. I do not in anyway want to offend anyone and will not say something about another person that I can’t say about myself.
2. To be a leader to others who may be in my very same position I am in and feel like they are alone.
The truth is you are not alone. 1 out of every 3 Mobile DJs is overweight or obese. The statistics are not too much better in the Event Industry as a whole. I hope that by taking the first step others will join me so that we can support and encourage one another to achieve our individual and collective goals together. Just by adding two or three people to your challenge will help you be accountable and increases your odds of success beyond belief.
I want to thank those who have already joined me and welcome any others that would like to be a part of the team. I can promise respect, love and support to every member of this team. Failure will not be an option and we will have a blast together!
Do you want your guests to walk away from your event saying, “Wow!…Ive never seen that before!…That was amazing!?”
We can help make your event truly unique with one or several of our custom recording options, everything from the ceremony to your toasts, to your feature dances. Even guests who are unable to personally attend can leave a special message for the guest(s) of honor. All messages are recorded to a CD as a gift for you to later reminisce about that special day in your life.
Y? Entertainment Event Services I had a great time with Scarlet and Adam. They had a beautiful wedding at the Ribault Club in Fort George followed by a reception under the stars (and a beautifully lit tent). It was great to work with my friends Pat and Wanda from Camera Craft as well as Cheryl from Forever Sacred Events. Great family, great friends and a great time. Thank you Scarlet and Adam
Y? Entertainment Event Services Adam and Bethany picked a perfect day for their wedding. The weather was beautiful and their ceremony on the River deck of the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront followed by an amazing night of fun and dancing at the reception. The wedding party kicked off the fun right away with the “Entrance”. Each one picked a silly, creative way to make their entrance into the reception. They were a cute couple and a BLAST to work with. Thank you guys!
I recently had the opportunity and honor to participate in a new book designed to education Mobile DJs in a variety of areas such as business, performance and presentation.
If you have big dreams of turning your passion for DJing into a profitable career but have been putting it off for later – you’re not alone.
The Mobile DJ MBA is a must-read for disc jockeys who are serious about running a profitable enterprise. This vital business, sales and marketing reference provides both experienced professionals and newcomers with all of the know-how needed to gain a competitive edge.
DJ’s who apply the information within will undoubtedly increase their income, lower their expenses and reap greater rewards from their efforts.
I recently had the opportunity and honor to participate in a new book designed to education Mobile DJs in a variety of areas such as business, performance and presentation.
If you have big dreams of turning your passion for DJing into a profitable career but have been putting it off for later – you’re not alone.
The Mobile DJ MBA is a must-read for disc jockeys who are serious about running a profitable enterprise. This vital business, sales and marketing reference provides both experienced professionals and newcomers with all of the know-how needed to gain a competitive edge.
DJ’s who apply the information within will undoubtedly increase their income, lower their expenses and reap greater rewards from their efforts.
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