Monthly Archive October 2017

The ever changing Florida weather

The weather in Florida can be fickle, to say the least.

Even though the sun shines every day, the sky can suddenly turn grey. And its’ not fun to be attacked by heavy rain drops while you are performing a wedding at the beach. Not to talk about the poor wedding couple.

During my 8 years of beach weddings in Florida, we have only had to postpone 2 ceremonies. But a few times we changed locations beforehand, just in case.

When Åsa and Mats were going to get married last year, they were debating back and forth of what to do. The weather report talked about heavy rain: it was the month of June and rainy season.
Finally they decided to ask their hotel (Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort) if they could use the premises. No problem at all! It was an afternoon wedding and it never rained during the day, so we decided to do the ceremony outside, on the hotel’s round terrace with a panoramic view over the ocean. Everything turned out perfectly and right when we were finished, the sky opened up. 10 minutes later the sun was shining again and everyone was happy!

Many great restaurants

Many wedding couples ask for my advice when it comes to the dinner/reception after the beach wedding. Most of them have never been to Fort Lauderdale before and have absolutely no idea of where to go. I have compiled a list of restaurants here.  It’s very hard to pick, since there are so many wonderful venues in town. Naturally, it also depends on what kind of food and ambiance you prefer.

My absolute favorite restaurants are located on the water. If I only can pick 3  upscale places, I would say 3030 Ocean, Boatyard and Kaluz.  3030 Ocean is located inside Marriott Harbor Beach. They have a unique menu and that paired with a fantastic view of the ocean, is hard to beat.

Boatyard has a splendid ambiance, and is located on a canal close to the intracoastal. Reserve a table under the tree outside, you won’t regret it!

Finally Kaluz. It’s a very relaxed restaurant, which is famous for its food. Also beautifully located on the water.