Weddings in Destin South Walton Ft. Walton Beaches

Greetings ! We are a popular destination for beach weddings. Can you believe locals generally choose a church for their ceremony ??? The beaches are beautiful. Here are a couple of tips to follow.
1. April, May, Sept, Oct are the best months for beach weddings ! Why you say. Because unless you are used to our heat ... it's very hot here in the summer.

The sunsets are the best in Sept and October.

2. Hurricanes... we'll I have lived here 28 years and only 4 of those years have we had a hurricane hit close by. You might have better odds at the Florida lottery then getting hit with a hurricane.

3. Wear light clothing. Tuxs are great for a church but the men will thank you for dressing them in khaki jackets, white shirts, and khaki pants. Trust me.

4. Bridal gown, ladies it's the beach. Simple is best. A long train will only snag on the boardwalk as you walk down the isle.

More tips later. For wedding vendors and photography go to http://destin-beach-portraits.com

Thanks ! Tricia

Florida weather Destin

Greetings ! Just to let ya'll know, I'm going to be really busy for the next two weeks so I may not post a blog everyday.

The weather. It's the most talked about subject in Florida and by visitiors. When you log on to the weather channel they have rain down for everyday. Do NOT panic. The standard forecast for the weatherman is 30% chance of rain. That's just so he's covered. Many times ( unless it is a large front moving through) the rain is very scattered. It can rain in the north part of the county and not on the beach and visa versa. It can rain in Destin but it may never reach south walton that day. And unless it is a very large front, the rain will be gone in an hour or two.

So when you are planning you vacation make a list of places to shop or eat while it's raining. Don't worry it is not common for the rain to last all day.

For a sunny weather portrait check out my site at http://destin-beach-portraits.com

Grayton Beach: Red Bar

Do you want a local place to hang out? If you are staying in one of the South Walton communities (Dune Allen, Blue Mountain, Grayton bch, Watercolor, Seaside, Seagrove, Seacrest, Rosemary) a great restaurant/bar is the Red Bar. I do advise though for dinner go early. They always have a wait in the summer. Afterwards The Zoo gallery is an ecceltic store full of neat gifts to take back home.

For a family portrait visit me at http://destin-beach-portraits.com

Destin Fishing Docks

Greetings ! Ok, I know everyone comes here to get a Florida tan on the beaches. But there are also other fun things to do on the water. Take a break at lunch time and check out the Destin fishing docks. They have boat and jet ski rentals, glass bottom boat ( 2 hour cruise, great for kids), and the sailing boats. I really enjoyed the Blackbeard sunset cruise. They took us out into the gulf and a school of dolphins swam by and did a jumping show. I think they might even have wine and cheese cruises for the adults too.

Visit http://destin-beach-portraits.com for a family portrait session on the beach

Weddings Northwest Florida

Greetings ! If you are planning a wedding in Walton County (includes the following areas: Dune Allen, Blue Mountain, Grayton beach, Watercolor, Seaside, Seagrove, Rosemary, Inlet beach) you need a beach permit. If a company is organizing the event for you they will probably take care of it. To obtain a beach wedding permit, go to the Walton county courthouse annex on 331. You can take care of getting your marriage license at the same time.

In Florida, a notary can marry you. Call Pat K at 850-420-0401 Mobile Services.

For wedding photography http://destin-beach-portraits.com

South Walton weddings Florida

Greetings ! It's a bit chilly today here in Florida... ok our high is going to be 65. That's chilly for me. Today I thought I would tell you about an alternative to the beach for a wedding. There is a state park called Eden Gardens. It's located on North 395 on the bay. It's a old world southern style house with expansive green lawns. In March, the azeleas bloom. It's just beautiful. To reserve the park for the wedding call the Grayton beach state park office. I will warn you though they have raised their prices recently.... but it's still less expensive than reserving a space at Seaside, Florida for a wedding.

For a beach memory visit my site http://destin-beach-portraits.com

Beach weddings in Florida

Greetings ! Beach weddings in Florida can be very exciting and beautiful. Since I am a professional photographer, let me give you a few tips to help your planning go smoothly.

First check the sunset time ( we are on central time, and on daylight savings time from March through the beginning of Nov). Schedule your ceremony time either one hour or an hour and a half before sunset. Remember once the sun SETS. It is dark. And photos are not longer possible.

For a wonderful " real " Florida arbor contact Arbors by Patricia. 850-420-0401

For wedding photos see my site http://destin-beach-portraits.com

Congratulations !

Accomodations in Destin and Ft. Walton Beach, Florida

Greetings ! Are you looking for a condo or house to rent for you vacation. There are so many to choose from it's hard to decide. Visit this website http://elouiserealty.com/about.html Elouise has lived here for 35 plus years . She'll find find you just the right piece of sand to kick back and relax on.

For a beach memory visit http://destin-beach-portraits.com

Destin fishing docks

Greetings ! A great place to take your family in the evening or late afternoon is the fishing docks in Destin. When the boats come in you can watch them unload their catch of the day. There are also many fine resturants along the harbor to have dinner and watch the sunset.

For a Destin memory check out my website http://destin-beach-portraits.com

Happy St. Pat's day
Tricia

Sandestin

Greetings ! My clients always ask me about places to stay. One recommendation ( there are many great places... I'm not getting any referral fees about my recommendations) is the Sandestin Resort. They have a variety of accomodations. Gulf front condos, Bay front condos, villas, hotel style. etc. Plus they have a free shuttle to activities around the resort. They have kids programs, golf, and resturants. For night life for the adults there is Baytowne warf. They have shoppings, resturants, bars, music etc.

For a beach memory visit my website http://destin-beach-portraits.com

Destin Fishing

Greetings ! Today I thought I would give the visitors an alternative to the beach. Do take a break and explore the activities Destin has to offer. ( we know you want to get a tan but please becareful and do not get fried !!!! ) There is a fishing museum and history http://www.destinhistoryandfishingmuseum.org/

located by the Destin Bridge. Turn at the Shell station on hwy 98
Visit our new location at 108 Stahlman Avenue, adjacent to the Destin Community Center. Stahlman Avenue can be accessed directly off of Highway 98, near the Destin Bridge.

It's a great place to take the kids and then afterward I suggest lunch at the Lucky Snapper. They have a wonderful view of the harbor. Be sure to ask for a table on the deck out back.

Also take home a Destin memory http://destin-beach-portrait.com

Thanks !

Ft. Walton Beach... beaches

Greetings ! If you are planning to stay in Ft. Walton Beach for you vacation this summer, I know a great beach to get away from it all. Okaloosa island is probably where your condo will be located. If you take hwy98 to Destin from Okaloosa island there is a deserted stretch of beach. It is owned by the military but the public can use it. Look for the entrance gates ( they are small ). Also BE CARE FUL pulling off the road. There are no restrooms.... it's old florida beachin. If you are in the military they do have a nice picnic area that is on the same stretch of beach. It's located close to the Destin bridge.

For a family beach memory check out my website http://destin-beach-portraits.com

South Walton

Greetings ! It's a wonderful spring day here in the Florida panahandle. The highs today are in the lower 70s !! Today I wanted to tell you about a wonderful hidden beach on county road 30A.
30A is the beach scenic road in South Walton. It connects the smaller beach communitites from Rosemary through Seaside through Dune Allen. There is a small state park called Deer Lake. It's between Seacrest and Seagrove. My advise is to get a map at the local gas station and then you'll see where all of the communities are. Anyway, you really have to keep your eyes peeled for the sign. It is parallal to the road....south side of the road. The dirt road ( safe for cars) will wind you through the woods to a parking lot. Then you can take the new boardwalk to the beach. It's very quiet. A great place to get away from the crowds.

http://destin-beach-portraits.com My company specializes in beach portraits for visitors to our area

Spring is in the air

Greetings from Destin Florida. We are located on Florida's most beautiful beaches. This is my first blog on the internet and I'm really excited. Each day I am going to post comments from a locals point of view on places to go and things to do on the Emerald Coast. I am going to cover South Walton ( Rosemary Beach, Seaside, Water Color, Grayton Beach), Sandestin, Destin, Ft. Walton Beach and Navarre. If you have any questions send me an email.

My website is http://destin-beach-portraits.com