Florida’s coastline says, “I do”

Jan. 5, 2011 - PRLog -- Locals know Pinellas County is home to snow-white beaches with clear, aqua blue water that creates outstanding scenery to exchange wedding vows within the Tampa Bay region.

Many affordable venues make choosing a water and sunset backdrop easier with on-the-beach ceremonies for exchanging nuptials and nearby reception areas for guests to celebrate any special event.

Fort De Soto Park has award winning beaches in St. Petersburg, Florida with reception venues nearby, a few with overlooking bay views are:

• Progress Energy Center for the Arts - Mahaffey Theater's Grand Ballroom’s floor to ceiling windows shows off Tampa Bay and a picturesque boat filled marina as the surrounding backdrop. www.mahaffeytheater.com/plan_your_wedding.cfm

• St. Pete Beach Recreation Center has a spectacular view of Boca Ciega Bay with new lower rental pricing; www.spbrec.com/facility-rentals/

• Clearwater Beach Recreation Center has very affordable hall rental rates located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway. www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/depts/parksrec/facilities/cbrc.asp

Access to beaches with shelter accommodations within Pinellas County, Florida are easily reserved online at pinellas.obsres.com/parkshelters/

Finding a venue for a picture perfect paradise experience is as important as finding a caterer that is licensed and insured to assist you. Florida State Catering license and insurance is necessary for Pinellas County Parks and Recreations for food service. Cater Express, www.Cater-Express.com, has catered beach weddings and special occasion events in the Tampa Bay area since 2007. With contemporary and time-honored menu's, they offer “boutique style” catering which is unique in that they cater only one wedding or large event per day, so as to give the hosting party their full attention for their reception. They also have a Sunset Calculator to visually time your wedding vows to the backdrop of the setting sun. www.Cater-Express.com/Weddings.htm

TheKnot.com is a leading national wedding planning website that features prominent vendors that cater towards wedding planning services. There you will find personalized tools to prepare for your bridal date. A wedding may be your most important hosted affair and having professionals guide you through a process that may be unfamiliar will provide you with peace of mind.

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