When Brittany first met Justin at a mutual friend’s beach bonfire in Cocoa Beach five years ago, she had no idea she’d just met the man she would one day marry. But as Brittany often says, “Life has a way of surprising you with the best people when you least expect it.”
Their journey from that sandy shoreline meeting to their stunning wedding ceremony on the shores of Cocoa Beach was filled with both challenges and unforgettable memories. Two years into dating, Justin was offered a career opportunity in Jacksonville that he couldn’t turn down. What followed was a year and a half of long-distance love—weekend road trips, late-night video calls, and a connection that only grew stronger with time.
“We always say U.S. 1 witnessed our love story in motion,” Brittany laughs. “If we could make that drive every weekend and still be excited to see each other, we knew we were in it for the long haul.”
Justin proposed during a surprise beach picnic at sunset, right near where they first met. From the moment they got engaged, Brittany knew exactly who she wanted to officiate their ceremony. “We had been to a friend’s wedding in Melbourne, and the officiant from Orlando Wedding Officiants stood out to us. It wasn’t just a ceremony – it felt meaningful, intimate, and completely personalized.”
Planning a beach wedding while living in two different cities wasn’t easy, but working with Orlando Wedding Officiants made the process smooth and enjoyable. “They guided us through everything – from understanding the Florida marriage license process to designing a ceremony that reflected who we are,” Justin shares.
Their March wedding at Cocoa Beach was everything they dreamed of. With the ocean breeze, soft crashing waves, and golden sunlight painting the sky, Brittany walked barefoot down the sandy aisle toward Justin. Their officiant had helped them weave in personal touches – including a favorite beach quote they both loved, a sand ceremony symbolizing their unity, and a heartfelt reading written by Brittany’s younger sister.
“What meant the most,” Brittany recalls, “was how our officiant told our story. From our long-distance journey to our shared love of the ocean, and even a sweet mention of our golden retriever, Marley, who wore a floral collar as our ring bearer – the entire ceremony felt like us.”
As they exchanged their vows with salty air and heartfelt tears, their guests—nearly 70 of them—watched as Brittany and Justin were pronounced husband and wife, just as the sun set into the Atlantic.
“When people ask about our wedding,” Justin says, “we always tell them the ceremony was the most unforgettable part. That’s all thanks to Orlando Wedding Officiants, who truly made the moment magical.”
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Today, Brittany and Justin are happily settled in Cocoa Beach with Marley and their newest family member, a rescue kitten named Sunny. Every anniversary, they return to the same beach spot where it all began – grateful for the perfect day and the officiant who helped bring their love story to life.
