Michael and Alex

Michael had sworn off dating apps after a series of disappointing connections. But on a quiet Sunday evening, his roommate encouraged him to try one last swipe. That final swipe led to Alex—and everything changed.

What made their love story so memorable wasn’t just how they met, but the whirlwind romance that followed. Within three months, they both knew they had found something real. And by the sixth month, they were planning their wedding.

“People thought we were moving too fast,” Alex laughs. “My mom was especially worried. But honestly, when you know, you know.”

The couple was determined to have a ceremony that honored their fast yet genuine connection. Finding the right officiant in Orlando became their top priority.

“We talked to several officiants,” Michael recalls, “but some were hesitant—either because we’re a same-sex couple or because of how quickly we were planning. Then we found Orlando Wedding Officiants, and everything changed. From day one, they were warm, affirming, and genuinely excited to help us.”

Working closely with Michael and Alex, their officiant crafted a ceremony that celebrated their journey—short, sweet, and full of certainty. One of the officiant’s most meaningful suggestions was to include messages from loved ones who had witnessed their relationship blossom. “It added so much,” Alex says. “Those heartfelt notes reminded everyone that our love wasn’t rushed—it was real.”

They chose Harry P. Leu Gardens for their December ceremony, a cozy and romantic setting that perfectly matched the intimacy of their 40-person guest list. As twinkling lights lit up the garden paths and candles glowed softly, Michael and Alex stood hand in hand, ready to begin forever.

“Orlando Wedding Officiants also made the legal side stress-free,” Michael shares. “They helped us understand the Florida marriage license process from start to finish.”

Their ceremony was a reflection of who they are—joyful, emotional, and deeply sincere. Their officiant spoke of how love doesn’t always follow a timeline and how Michael and Alex’s journey proved that the heart knows what it wants—no matter how quickly it finds it.

“When we exchanged vows, everyone was crying,” Alex remembers. “Even my mom, who had been so unsure at first, told us afterward that she finally understood—she saw the love.”