Tampa Bay · Gulf Beaches · St. Petersburg

the
story

we are about to tell

Your ceremony is not a formality.
It is the first paragraph of your marriage —
and it deserves to be written with intention.

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"Every love story deserves
to be told out loud."

Gulf Beaches, Florida

Ordained minister. Ceremony composer. 10/10 reviews.

Custom ceremonies for weddings, elopements & vow renewals.

Serving all of Pinellas County & Tampa Bay.

The Signature Experience Every ceremony begins here — and only here. 10/10 client satisfaction
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This isn't a form —
it's a conversation.

Before I write a single word of your ceremony, I want to know everything. How you met. What surprised you. The story that feels most like you as a couple. The things you want held gently, and the things you want said aloud.

From what you share here, I compose a ceremony that feels honest, intimate, and unmistakably you.

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Eight carefully crafted sections — from your love story to tone, rituals, vows, and the quiet things you carry

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Answer what feels true. Skip what doesn't. There is no right or wrong — only what's yours.

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Every ceremony produced from this form is completely original — written once, for you, and never repeated

Our Story Begins Here

Your Love,
Composed.

Section I — Foundations
Section II — Your Love Story
Section III — The Life You Share
Section IV — Tone, Boundaries & Care
Section V — Readings, Rituals & Meaning
Section VI — Vows
Section VII — Ceremony Flow
Section VIII — The Heart Space

Answer what feels true. Skip what doesn't. There is no right or wrong — only what's yours.

Begin Our Story Begins Here →

Complimentary for all ceremony inquiries

8 Ceremony sections
25 Thoughtful questions
1 Ceremony, written for you alone
10/10 Client satisfaction
The Experience

Every ceremony is written from scratch.

Most officiants arrive with a script. I arrive with yours. Through a deep, thoughtful intake process, I compose a ceremony that holds your story — your humor, your tenderness, your history — and speaks it aloud in a room full of the people you love most.


The result is something no one else will ever hear again. A ceremony written for exactly this moment, between exactly these two people.

I

Your Story, Composed

A deep intake experience captures your relationship in full — how you met, what you love, what you're building. From that, a ceremony is written that is unmistakably yours.

II

Tone That Reflects You

Light and joyful. Romantic and emotional. Grounded and intimate. Playful with depth. The tone of your ceremony is yours to choose — and I write to it precisely.

III

Every Detail Honored

Readings, rituals, unity ceremonies, cultural traditions, loved ones remembered — every element you bring is woven in with care and intention.

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Legally Seamless

Ordained through American Marriage Ministries, recognized in all 67 Florida counties. Marriage license handling and Pinellas Clerk return included.

Ceremony Offerings

Choose Your Experience

Tier I

The Essentials

$250

Beautiful. Simple. Complete.

  • In-person ceremony up to 30 minutes
  • Standard vow structure with personal name integration
  • Marriage license signing
  • Return to Pinellas Clerk's office
  • Available at Sand Glo Villas or any Pinellas location
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Most Requested

Tier II

The Custom Ceremony

$450

Your story, told aloud.

  • Deep intake questionnaire — Our Story Begins Here
  • One-hour consultation
  • Fully custom-written ceremony script
  • Rehearsal coordination up to one hour
  • Marriage license handling & Clerk return
  • Ceremony delivery up to one hour
  • Digital keepsake copy of your ceremony script
Begin Your Story

Tier III

The Full Experience

From $1,200

Fully curated. Gulf-front. Unforgettable.

  • Everything in The Custom Ceremony
  • Venue coordination at Sand Glo Villas, Indian Shores
  • Vendor referral management — photographer, florals, hair & makeup
  • Day-of timeline and logistics
  • Up to 20 guests
  • Optional champagne toast coordination
  • Sunset ceremony timing available
Inquire About This Experience
Rehearsal only $100
Vow writing guidance $75
Travel outside Pinellas $50 – $100
Memorial & funeral services Custom quote
How It Works

From first word
to first kiss

1

Your Story Begins

Complete the intimate intake — Our Story Begins Here. Share as much or as little as you like. This is where the ceremony starts.

2

The Conversation

A one-hour consultation to go deeper — tone, flow, rituals, readings, and anything you want held gently in the ceremony.

3

The Ceremony Is Written

A fully custom script is composed from everything you've shared. You'll receive it in advance and may offer any refinements.

4

Your Day

I arrive early, I know your script completely, and I hold the entire ceremony with presence and intention. You just have to show up.

Gulf sunset at Sand Glo Villas, Indian Shores
Preferred Venue Partner Gulf-Front Ceremonies

Say your vows on the Gulf of Mexico.

Sand Glo Villas on Indian Shores Beach is our preferred venue partner for intimate ceremonies and elopements. Newly renovated, directly on the Gulf, and hosted by Kat — who treats every guest like family.


Whether you imagine toes in the sand at sunset or a private villa surrounded by people you love, this is a setting that does the work for you. The light, the water, the warm Gulf air — the backdrop becomes part of the ceremony.


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Cara Savell Keelin — Wedding Officiant, Gulf Beaches Florida
Your Officiant

Cara Savell Keelin

I believe that a ceremony should feel like it was written specifically for you — because it was. I am an ordained minister through American Marriage Ministries, a storyteller by nature, and someone who takes the privilege of holding space at the most important moment of your life with complete seriousness and joy.

My specialty is the custom ceremony — the kind where guests lean over afterward and ask, "how did she know all of that?" The answer is simple: I listened.

Ordained Minister — American Marriage Ministries, recognized in all 67 Florida counties

Serving Pinellas County, Tampa Bay, and surrounding areas

Weddings, elopements, vow renewals, and memorial services

10/10 client satisfaction — custom ceremony methodology

The Team Behind the Moment

Preferred Partners

Every vendor here has been personally selected. These are the people I trust to stand alongside me on your most important day.

Photography & Video

Awaken Media Group

Producing inspired visual creations for those with a dream. Our preferred photographers for capturing every ceremony moment.

@awakenmediagroup ↗

Favors, Signage & Décor

Busy Brit Creations

Custom favors, hand-crafted signage, and décor details that make every moment feel considered and completely yours.

@busybritcreations ↗

Florals

The Roaming Petal

Immersive floral experiences serving Bradenton, Sarasota, Tampa, and St. Pete. From bouquets to full ceremony installations.

theroamingpetal.com ↗

Hair & Makeup

Jillian Cassano

Our trusted hair and makeup artist for brides, wedding parties, and special occasions throughout the Gulf Beaches area.

jillian@jilliancassano.com ↗

Vendor referral coordination is included with The Full Experience package. inquire for details.

What Couples Say

10/10, every time.

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We have been to dozens of weddings. None of them had a ceremony like ours. People are still talking about it. She captured us perfectly.

— Tampa Bay couple, Custom Ceremony

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I didn't know I would cry during our vow renewal. Then she started speaking and I realized — this is actually our story. Every word of it.

— Vow Renewal, Indian Shores

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The intake form alone was a beautiful experience. By the time the ceremony happened, it felt like she had known us for years. Just extraordinary.

— Elopement, Pinellas County

The Pinellas County marriage license is $86. After your ceremony, the signed license is returned to the Clerk's office within 10 days — all handled for you.

60 Day license validity
67 Florida counties honored
10 Days to return license
Ready to Begin?

Your story is waiting
to be told.

Every great ceremony starts with a conversation. Tell me yours, and I'll compose something you will carry for the rest of your lives.

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