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TAMPA BAY FLORIDA WEDDING OFFICIANTS
Established 1990
OFFICE: 882 Lucas Lane * Oldsmar, FL 34677- 4221
FREE NO-Obligation Meeting - Consultation With the Engaged Couple!
(727) 871-9900
SERVING THE CENTRAL WEST COAST OF FLORIDA
Dunedin, St. Petersburg, Largo, Seminole, New Port Richey, Hudson, Port Richey, Holiday, Palm Harbor,
To include the cities of Tampa, Clearwater, Weeki Wachee,
Tarpon Springs, Brandon, Riverview, Lutz, Dade City,
Wesley Chapel, Carrollwood, Orlando,
Spring Hill, Plant City, and all surrounding beach communities.
Your Wedding Ceremony Should Be Fun,
Not Boring!
* When was the last time you were at a wedding ceremony that was enjoyable and interesting?
* Why do so many guests skip the ceremony and only show
up for the reception?
Wedding ceremonies
are routine, pretty much the same, even kind of boring. They follow the same basic pattern.
But what if you surprised your guests with something they were not expecting? What if your
love story was shared at your ceremony by a master storyteller?
* Your guests would laugh and cry.
* Your guests would pay attention, captivated by your love story. It's a drama
- How did you meet? How did he propose? And the both of you are the stars!
Your guests would say it was the best wedding ceremony thay have ever
been to. In addition, you will still have your wedding ceremony just the way you want it.
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Where you will know , in advance, everything , including your love story, that will be said and done.
* By an Officiant who will take the time to get to know
you, who REALLY cares.
VOWS THAT WOW!
This is the most important promise you'll ever make, so it should definitely reflect your hearts, minds,
and voices. Before you get carried away, and start spilling your heart out, do your homework. You can choose to
search the internet or library books or the both of you can simply sit down and pen your own vows. Dr. Turcot has many
beautiful vows that are available to you for the asking. If you decide to write your own, be sure to pass it by the
groom first. The same goes for him. Make sure you both have approximately the same length of text so that
one person isn't rambling on for five minutes while the other says ten words. I recommend running the final product
by a close and trustworthy friend or family member with polished editing skills, just to make sure.
What is most important
to you on your wedding day ?
* The reception? Which part: the food, the drinks, the music ?
* The place where
the wedding and / or the reception will be ?
* The dress ?
* The photos and video ?
* The flowers ?
*
The invitations ?
* The
ceremony ?
Here is how you can tell --- what are you willing to spend the most money on, to make the biggest investment
in ?
An investment
is something you hope to get back more than you put in.
Invest In Your Ceremony ---- Invest in Dr. Turcot
Dr. Turcot believes
that the most important part of your wedding is the ceremony. It is after all, the point of the day.
And the thing you will always remember and celebrate along with
your anniversaries.
Weddings are NOT all the same. They do NOT need to be boring. The thing you quickly
rush through to get to the party. Wedding ceremonies ought to be personalized and fun! Never a cookie-cutter ceremony.
Why should you invest in your ceremony? Invest in Dr. Turcot because he will
invest in you. Because you will get a significant return on your investment. Dr. Turcot will share your
love story at your wedding ---- so that it is personalized, romantic and fun!
If your love story has humorous elements ---- and they all do ---- then there will be laughter.
You won't have guests asking you throughout the reception, "So, how did he propose?" over and over.
Rev. Turcot will share your full love story, once and everyone will be in the know.
Dr. Turcot will supply you with a full and completed script at least ten days before your wedding ----- so that you
know your wedding is organized just the way you want it to be, so that you can be assured what he will say to your guests
when he tells your love story at your wedding. There are no surprises!
The Reverend will lead a one hour rehearsal ---- so that everyone
is comfortable with where they need to be, when and how to walk / stand . Depending on the size of your wedding party
AND the length of your ceremony, the time frame for your actual ceremony can be from 20 minutes to 40 minutes. This
will all depend on which services and add-ons you choose for your wedding ceremony. Discuss this at your consultation.
Dr. Turcot will meet with you and yours for approximately 2 hours to plan your wedding. Most brides
do not know how to plan a wedding ceremony. Dr. Turcot does! He is a full-time minister with 43 years of experience,
who marries over 100 couples annually. He will draw out your love story from you and share the first draft of what it
wil sound like at your wedding. You will laugh at him telling you your own love story (at the meeting and on your wedding
day) He will guide you through the entire planning process. This method eliminates unnecessary mistakes and serves
to ensure success in your ceremony.
To
introduce myself, I am the Rt. Rev. Ronald Turcot, D. D., an ordained minister (since 1968) , recently appointed & consecrated
as an Administrative Bishop of The Holy Trinity Church of America as of May 16, 2010. Normally, I perform most of the
weddings unless you ask for a Priest or Rabbi.
My staff and I joyfully celebrate romantic, meaningful, and inspirational wedding ceremonies all year long. One
of the many important decisions you must make about your wedding ceremony is "who will perform your wedding." I
will do everything possible to ensure that your ceremony creates a precious memory and reflects your values and beliefs.
In addition, I am privileged and honored to work with the finest event and wedding
planners, the management of resort hotels, Parks, military based chapels, regular churches, restaurants, museums, cruise ships,
aquariums, theatres and just about any place you wish to hold your service. There are times when a specific type of
wedding service is requested, which requires a Catholic Priest, Rabbi or Minister of a certain denomination. Call
for availability!
I work to alleviate the worries a wedding can bring, transforming your dreams into a
spectacular and memorable wedding day for you and your guests. I have the contacts, capabilities, and working experience
to refer only experienced and professional wedding vendor services, (such as caterers, florists, entertainers, disc jockeys,
bands, venues, etc.). This service is FREE to my clients.
In order to serve
the needs of "engaged couples" seeking to be married, I have obtained the services of additional ordained
clergymen with many years of experience having pastored their own "houses of worship" and now semi-retired, serve
the wedding industry. They are also available as my "back-up officiants" in the unlikely event
of an emergency. However, we are well prepared for such an instance, if it should ever occur. No bride is ever
left behind without the benefit of clergy. The wedding will go as planned regardless! Too many "officiants"
don't have a back-up team or even just one associate officiant. I work hand-in-hand with you and your fiance' from the
early wedding planning stages to the actual wedding day to ensure success.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
There is a significant amount of reading to be completed
on this and subsequent pages and it was put there to give you valuable information that you will most likely need.
Most wedding officiants will NOT offer this as it makes their website bigger, and most bridal couples will not take
the time to review it, however, this site is designed to assist you in planning your wedding ceremony in detail.
Your wedding is very important to you and I know that you'll need all the professional help you can get. May God
Bless you and yours. It is well worth your time to review all the information packed pages herein.
Renewal of Vows, Baptisms and Elopements are also welcome! Short notices
are OK. "Engaged Couples" of all faiths are encouraged to call and are very welcome.
Wedding prayers can be spoken in English, Spanish, and Hebrew for interfaith ceremonies. We are not judgemental nor
care about your past or present lifestyle. The last individual who had the authority to judge others left this earth
over 2000 years ago. Since then, NO ONE has had that right. We are a relaxed, gentle and accepting ministry.
Between us, we offer you over 150 years of knowledge and experience. For more information, please call Rev. Ronald Turcot at (727) 871-9900.
In addition to my
43 years of experience, I offer a vast research library of wedding services, representing most of all the faiths, customs,
and traditions practiced world-wide. Our years of pastoral experience, along with advanced faith-based university
degrees and in-depth seminary training, has enabled us to provide a wide variety of services to include Religious,
Traditional, Non-denominational, Interfaith, Multicultural, Themed and Military as well as Secular ceremonies. Be sure
to call Dr. Ronald Turcot at (727) 871-9900 for a FREE
Consultation and planning meeting without obligation.
PRIVACY POLICY:
My
"Privacy Policy" guarantees that this ministry will never sell, distribute, share or otherwise divulge ANY information
of any kind to anyone, regarding my clients identity or business dealings. That's the way my bridal couples
prefer it and that's the way it will be.
A TESTIMONIAL FROM A HAPPY BRIDE AND GROOM:
Dear Dr. Turcot,
What is the core to a wedding?
Certainly it is both the bride and the groom, But, with just as much weight, it is the officiant, for he provides the
structure, tone, emotion and feel of the event. Last month was wonderful! And so much of that wonder was because
of you, Dr. Turcot. Let us assure you of that. We seriously searched for someone just like you. It was meant
to be. "Thank you" doesn't come close and sounds too simple to properly express the depth of gratitude
that we feel. "Thank You" comes not from just from Michael and I, but also from each of our family
members. You connected with each of them and gave them all the special gift of your presence. Thank you for your
wisdom, words, gracious facillitation and gentle kindness.
Warmest Regards,
Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Roseann Caravello
It is always an honor
and a privilege to help a bridal couple create their own special and personal wedding ceremony that reflects their wishes,
needs and interests. You may want to decide exactly what type of ceremony you want; large or small, formal or casual.
You may want your ceremony to be laced with tradition; to be filled with the personal touches that show the qualities and
individualities of the two of you.
PHILOSOPHY AND OVERVIEW:
My approach to ceremonies, consistent with my philosophy, is that the service
belongs to the bridal couple. No one can dictate the content of the ceremony. It's your wedding! You are
in charge of who participates in it, how it goes and to a large extent what is said. As an Ordained minister and Bishop,
my role is to make sure you develop and create the right wedding ceremony. As we work together to craft your ceremony,
I will make suggestions based on my expertise and many years of experience. There are different ways that the various
elements of a ceremony might best flow together. However, the final decision always remains with you.
BUSINESS HOURS:
9:00 A.M. TO 10:00 P.M. We are available all year long - Monday to Sunday. However, Christmas eve, Christmas
day, Thanksgiving day, and Easter are NOT available. Call for information at (727) 871-9900.
If you call later than 10:00 P.M....I WILL call you back the very next day. GUARANTEED.
A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO THE ENGAGED COUPLE!
No day is more memorable or special than your wedding day. There will be many special days in your life
and moments to remember, but your wedding day is one you can plan together. It should be a day filled with love, family,
friends, and joyful memories. Record it with photographs and videos. Fill it with music and dancing. Celebrate
it with food and gifts. Sanctify it with the presence of God. And plan it with each other in mind.
Every wedding ceremony is unique.
They are all special and different. There are no generic ceremonies just as there are no generic people. Each
person is unique and individual and so is each wedding ceremony.
BEWARE OF "FAKE" CLERGY PERFORMING WEDDINGS!!!
It has come to our attention that there are many men and women that
are advertising on websites and other forms of media, who are NOT members of the "real" clergy and are advertising
they are available to perform weddings. These people, in almost every case, received their "ordination" from
an "internet church" that will sell them a document that states they are "ordained ministers."
Unfortunately, the U.S. government is forced to recognize their questionable mail order ordination, BUT, these
people do NOT possess any theological or seminary training from any duly accredited divinity school or university.
However, They have the same rights as legitimate clergy do, to perform your wedding by just simply sending a small fee
to the online church to obtain an "ordination certificate", and call themslves "reverend" without
any additional formal training. My ordination took me 7 years of university & seminary
schooling to acquire the advanced theological degrees required for my profession. Without any formal training,
these folks can really "mess up" your wedding ceremony and when your wedding is over, ...it's
OVER. there are NO do-overs. What ever mistakes occured during your wedding ceremony, you will have
to live with. Your guests will also remember your wedding for years after its over, for all the WRONG reasons.
This sad situation occurs all TOO often. Your wedding day should be memorable for all the RIGHT reasons.
Remember...
* Your wedding will probably be well photgraphed.
* Your wedding ceremony may be video-taped.
* Everyone will be watching and
listening to you LIVE.
* You really want to say it well.
* You do not want to make mistakes.
* AND, you don't get a second chance, if you do make mistakes.
SO ....
* Hire an Minister-Officiant with many years of wedding ceremony experience.
* Make a decent investment in hiring
the right Officiant, early in your planning stage.
* Know that you have done your best to prepare.
* Show your partner that you really care.
You will spend hundreds of dollars on a wedding dress that you will only wear
once, hundreds on a cake you will only eat one bite from, thousands on a place to hold your wedding, reception,
and rehearsal, thousands on food and drink, and only a few hundred for your Officiant, the ONE man that can bring you
together as husband and wife for as long as you live. THINK ABOUT IT! Make the right investment.
THE WORDS YOU SAY TO EACH OTHER ON YOUR WEDDING DAY ARE EVERLASTING!
Choose them well and with care. Speak not only from your heart, but with your eyes, as they are
the windows to your soul. Remember, proper
planning prevents poor performance!
FREE, NO-OBLIGATION CONSULTATION
At our FREE - No obligation consultation
& friendly get-acquainted meeting, I will want to know your wishes, dreams and requirements to ensure your "special
day" is an absolute success. To accomplish this requires an Officiant who has acquired many years of experience
as well as having mastered the art of being a "good listener" and with enough information to create your love story.
When the consultation is complete, I will have entered all the information that was discussed onto my wedding
worksheet. This enables me to thoroughly research and prepare your wedding service. I'll then send you the
completed ceremony for you and yours to review. This can be done via e-mail, postal mail or fax.
Upon your reviewing
and approving the ceremony, you will then verbally sign off on it. This procedure also allows the engaged couple
to make corrections, deletions or add something new to their ceremony. This usually happens weeks or months
prior to the actual wedding date. I will always do your wedding your way! There will never be any surprises not
already planned in advance. GUARANTEED!
NOTE: This ministry
does NOT perform same-gender wedding ceremonies. Sorry, but there are No exceptions! For
additional information: Call Rev. Ronald Turcot at (727) 871-9900.
TELEPHONE CONSULTATION
If you find that your circumstances won't permit an in-person
consultation, I can conduct a complete in-depth interview using the telephone. We can also exchange information by E-mail,
Fax, or the U.S. Mail. There is never a fee for this service, however in order to book my services, a fifty
($50.00) dollar non-refundable deposit will be required. CALL: Rev. Ronald Turcot at (727) 871-9900. Be sure to read the "FAQ"
page for more information and details.
YOUR CHILDREN CAN PARTICIPATE!
Your children from previous marriages / unions are welcome and encouraged to participate in your wedding ceremony.
They are recognized and honored as important members of the newly blended family. In many instances, a gift, such as
a "family medallion" can be awarded to the children. I am available to conduct your rehearsal, at an
affordable fee of just $ 75.00.
NOTE: Be sure to fully review this website
for money-saving tips and helpful information for stress - free planning. Any Qustions? Call me at (727) 871-9900
Usually, I
will speak your vows in four (4) word increments and the bride and groom will simply repeat them after me. Never
attempt to memorize vows! Many couples wish to write their own "private" vows to say to each other BEFORE
the actual vows are given them by an Officiant. Other bridal couples prefer to write their own vows to be spoken by
the wedding Officiant. Vows and readings are available through our ministry, absolutely free. We also have an
extensive research library representing MOST of the world's faiths. I support all these methods. There are many vows available on the internet,
in our files and in public libraries. Engaged couples should research carefully before deciding on the one that states
what they feel and can identify with. Just be sure I have a copy of those vows before the wedding day. During the wedding,
I usually ask the bridal couple to face each other and hold hands throughout the entire ceremony. No one's back is ever to
your guests. Your guests want to see your eyes talking to one another, especially during your vows. The emotion is really
powerful and memorable! Your photographer should capture those wonderful emotions on film as well as on the video.
RESERVING
OFFICIANT SERVICES
I strongly recommend that as soon as you have set a date, time, and have also established the ceremony venue location,
that you should immediately call to arrange a FREE CONSULTATION with me. If you drag your feet on this part, it could
mean the difference between finding a quality Officiant or someone that is not a real professional and there lies the REAL
reason why some officiants are still available. Quality and professionalism go hand in hand! Professional
clergy wedding Officiants are in high demand and usually "booked" a full year to eighteen (18)
months in advance due to their excellent reputation. Common mistakes that
brides commit , is to call and simply inquire about my fees. They don't bother to ask anything about my experience,
(43 years), my background, education, or other important questions about my services.
Many brides will simply choose an Officiant
because he or she quoted a very low fee. In this world, you get what you pay for! Proper planning is very, very important. Too many things can go wrong at a wedding
and those challenges emerge because of poor planning and your not taking the time to do the research. Once your
wedding is "over", ...that's it! If there were mistakes made, it cannot be undone. There are NO do-overs
in a wedding ceremony. I recommend NOT to take unnecessary risks just to save a few dollars. Regardless
of the size of your wedding, the fee will always be the same because the neccesary efforts by the officiant
will still require the same amount of careful quality effort, due dilligence and research on his part, just as
if it were for a very large event. The ceremony service will be the same. There is NO such thing as a "little or small wedding!" Please call
Rev. Ronald Turcot at (727) 871-9900 with any questions. There is no such thing as a stupid
question! Questions from you will avoid mistakes later.
FEES:
A fee of Two-Hundred & Seventy-Five ($ 275.00) Dollars is the required fee for a Wedding
Service. The number of guests attending or how large your wedding is, will have NO bearing on my fee. If there is
to be a REHEARSAL, the additional fee is only Seventy-Five ($ 75.00) Dollars, regardless of the size of your wedding
party. There are NO hidden fees...ever.
When we meet for our FREE-NO OBLIGATION Consultation,
a deposit of only Fifty ($ 50.00) dollars will be due, if you decide to retain my services. That deposit
is then deducted from the final balance due at the wedding. Therefore, if you hired me just for a ceremony, the
outstanding balance would be only Two - Hundred & Twenty-Five ($225.00) Dollars, which is due at the
wedding venue upon my arrival OR you may decide to pre-pay before the wedding day. The original deposit of Fifty
Dollars is "Non-refundable" if you should decide to cancell my services prior to OR within sixty (60) calendar
days of your wedding date. The reason for that is because I could have booked another wedding in its place and
would not have lost the revenue. However, if emergency circumstances prevent you from holding the wedding ceremony
on the planned date, and you wish to re-schedule your wedding for a future date, then your deposit WILL
remain in force and will be applied to the NEW date. The NEW & future date cannot exceed nine (9) calendar months from your original
date or the deposit will be forfeited. CALL Rev. Ronald Turcot for more details: (727) 871-9900.
THIS MINISTRY SUPPORTS:
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St. Jude's Childrens Research Hospital
* American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (A.S.P.C.A.)
* Domestic Violence Shelters for Women & Children
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WE ARE PROUD MEMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS:
* The U.S. Chaplains Corps (Disaster Response Teams)
* Fraternal Order of Police
& Fire Chaplains
* American Society of Hospice Chaplains
* National Alliance of Interfaith Clergy
* Intnl. Association
of Wedding Clergy
* National Association of Wedding Officiants
* National Council of Wedding Professionals
* The National Association of Christian Chaplains
* American Assn. of Christian
Counselors
* World Bishops Council
Tampa Wedding Officiants is pleased and honored to introduce our clergy staff :
The Most Rev. Ronald K. Pace
Arch-Bishop, The Holy Apostolic Catholic Church
The Right
Rev. Lawrence Upham
BISHOP - OLD CATHOLIC MINISTRIES
The Rev. Wayne Stallsmith (Ret'd.)
Inter-denominational Minister
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| Rt. Rev. Ronald Turcot, D.D. |
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August 21, 2010
THE FRUGAL BRIDE !In my 43 years of exprience serving as a pastor and now serving
within the wedding industry, I see how different brides have changed from the past 3 years. In today's down-turned economy,
brides have put more emphasis on the cost factors of planning their weddings than ever before. They are
working with a more streamlined budget and leaving things out that are considered an "extravagant notion" and not
really necessary for their wedding receptions, dresses, invitations, etc. They closely examine flower costs,
their choices of entertainment, venues and more. Up until recently american weddings averaged about $28,000 dollars.
Todays frugal bride has learned that she can have a lovely wedding for less than $14,000 dollars or less. She
has learned to open the bar at her reception only during the initial "cocktail hour" and then serve only beer and
wine as the refreshments later on. After all, the guests supposedly came to see the bridal couple, Not to get drunk
on hard liquor. That really reduces costs. Also, the food menu can be made less expensive, such as buffets
or holding the wedding and reception at 1:00 p.m. This allows for "finger foods" only to be served, not a
dinner or buffet. What a savings there! Those items by themselves saves her a tidy sum of money. The
couple can jointly, along with their parents, trim their guest lists, adding only close family members and very close
friends, maybe even co-workers or neighbors. That removes Uncle Harry who has not seen you in over 5 years, distant
cousins, etc. When you do all of what is shown herein, you have accomplished a lot. The bride & groom can
now review all that they have saved. Use wedding gift registries, such as Target stores, showing only those items
you are needing and seeking. It saves your guests time, expense and keeps them from buying a toaster, blender
or microwave, etc. that you already have. Please review my website for many more money-saving and wedding planning ideas.
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