Manatee County Clerk hosts second annual Valentine’s Day Group Wedding

Clerk Colonneso to marry couples in free group wedding ceremony  

Couples looking for a unique and memorable wedding day are invited to participate in the Manatee County Clerk's second annual Valentine's Day group wedding. The planned event consists of a single group ceremony that Clerk Angel Colonneso herself performs.  

The ceremony will take place on Monday, February 14, at 2:00 p.m. in the Gazebo on the front lawn of the Manatee County Historic Courthouse located at 1115 Manatee Ave West in Bradenton, Florida.  

At the end of the ceremony, couples will receive a printed photo and a Certificate of Marriage commemorating their special day. Refreshments and entertainment round out the festivities.  

The Clerk's office waives the $20.00 photo fee and the $30.00 ceremony fee for couples participating in the group wedding.  

Couples must obtain a marriage license between December 16, 2021, and February 11, 2022, to participate in this event. Couples may apply for a license at the Clerk's office at 1115 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205. Standard marriage license fees will apply. 

Couples interested in participating must RSVP by February 4, 2022, at http://clerk-wedding-22.eventbrite.com/?s=161141219. For more information, please contact the Marriage and Passport department at 941-741-4020.