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From Faversham, Kent — Traveling to Florida to Say ‘I Do’

On August 17, 2026, Courtney and Peter left Faversham in Kent, United Kingdom, and made the journey to The Little Wedding Chapel of Love in Eustis, Florida — to begin the greatest journey of all. Surrounded by family, bathed in Florida sunshine, and held in the warmth of a chapel that has welcomed countless love stories, they said ‘I do’ in the most magical of ways.

For Courtney and Peter, the decision to travel from the UK to Florida for their wedding was not simply a choice of venue — it was a statement of intent. A couple willing to cross an ocean to celebrate their love is a couple who understands that some things are worth going the extra mile for. And The Little Wedding Chapel of Love, as those who have been there will tell you, is absolutely worth it.

The Most Magical Way to Begin a New Chapter

“A beautiful celebration of love as this wonderful bride and groom traveled from the United Kingdom to sunny Florida to say ‘I do!’ Surrounded by family, love, sunshine, and unforgettable memories, they began this next chapter in the most magical way. Congratulations to the newlyweds! May your life together be filled with love, laughter, adventure, and many more journeys side by side.” — Lynn Bodell

Lynn Bodell’s words capture the spirit of August 17 perfectly. Family. Love. Sunshine. Unforgettable memories. These are the elements that combine to make a wedding day not just beautiful but truly extraordinary — the kind that stays with everyone present long after the music has stopped and the flowers have been pressed between the pages of a keepsake book.

And then there is the wish that closes it: many more journeys side by side. For a couple who began their marriage with a journey across the Atlantic, that phrase carries particular resonance. Courtney and Peter are, at heart, people who go places together. Who choose adventure. Who are willing to travel — in every sense — to be exactly where they want to be.

The Walk Down the Aisle

Among the photographs from August 17, one of the most tender is the moment Courtney walks down the aisle — her father by her side, the chapel’s beautiful arched windows framing them in light. It is a moment that belongs to every wedding but feels entirely its own each time: the last few steps before everything changes, taken with the person who has been there from the very beginning.

That walk carries the full weight of a father’s love for his daughter — the pride, the joy, and the quiet letting go that is at the heart of every aisle walk. And Courtney, radiant in white, meeting Peter at the altar with the chapel’s floral arch above them and the warmth of Florida pouring in through the windows, arrived exactly where she was meant to be.

The Ceremony — Sunshine, Family, and Forever

The ceremony was officiated by Lynn Bodell, whose warmth and sincerity made every moment of Courtney and Peter’s day feel personal and meaningful. The chapel’s beautiful floral arch, the golden light of the Florida summer, and the gathered presence of family on both sides created an atmosphere of pure celebration — joyful and deeply felt in equal measure.

Peter and Courtney’s vows were the heart of the day — promises made not just between two people but in front of the family who traveled to witness them, who gave up their own time and comfort to be present for this moment. That presence, that showing up, is its own kind of love. And the chapel held all of it beautifully.

Photographer Chris captured the day with the skill and sensitivity it deserved — from the quiet intimacy of the aisle walk to the joy of the couple portrait and the warmth of the family gathering — creating a full record of a day that Courtney and Peter will return to again and again in the years ahead.

Many More Journeys Side by Side

There is something especially fitting about Lynn’s wish for Courtney and Peter. A couple who chose to begin their marriage with a journey — from Faversham to Eustis, from Kent to Florida, from the familiar to the extraordinary — understands instinctively what it means to travel through life as a pair.

Marriage, at its best, is exactly that. A shared journey, taken side by side, through every terrain that life presents. The easy paths and the difficult ones. The seasons of joy and the seasons of challenge. Courtney and Peter have already shown that they know how to make the journey — how to decide together where they want to go and then go there, fully committed and ready for whatever they find when they arrive.

May every journey that follows be as beautiful as the one that brought them to The Little Wedding Chapel of Love on August 17.

Why Kent and UK Couples Choose The Little Wedding Chapel of Love

A Florida Destination with a Hometown Heart — The chapel’s warmth and intimacy make every UK couple feel immediately welcomed and at home, no matter how far they have traveled.
Family-Centred from the Very First Moment — From the aisle walk to the family portrait, The Little Wedding Chapel of Love embraces every person who has made the journey to be there.
An Officiant Who Crafts Your Story — Lynn Bodell takes the time to understand the couple at the heart of every ceremony and delivers something that feels uniquely, completely theirs.
Beautifully Photographed Spaces — From the chapel’s arched windows and golden light to the floral arch at the altar, every corner of the venue creates photographs that last a lifetime.
Seamless Planning from the UK — The Orlando Wedding Officiants team supports couples through every step of the planning process, making the experience smooth and stress-free from thousands of miles away.

Congratulations, Courtney & Peter!

From everyone at The Little Wedding Chapel of Love and Orlando Wedding Officiants, congratulations to Courtney and Peter on their beautiful wedding day. It was a joy and an honor to be part of August 17 — and to witness the beginning of a love story that has already shown it is willing to go the distance.

May your life together be filled with love, laughter, adventure, and many more journeys side by side. From Faversham to Florida and everywhere that follows — we wish you every happiness.

Planning Your UK Destination Wedding in Florida?

Couples from Kent, Essex, Yorkshire, and across the United Kingdom regularly choose The Little Wedding Chapel of Love in Eustis, Florida for their wedding day. Contact Orlando Wedding Officiants today to check availability and begin planning your perfect ceremony in the Florida sunshine.