Love in the Air on Valentine’s Day

The “I Do’s” were ringing on Valentine’s Day when the Collier County Clerk of Court’s held their annual wedding and vow renewal event at 21 Spices by Chef Asif. Collier County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, Crystal Kinzel, performed the ceremonies for nineteen married and ten engaged couples.

Kinzel officiated the ceremonies starting at 10:00 AM which was followed by light hors d’oeuvres and wedding cake service by Chef Asif. A commemorative photograph provided by Let Me Be Candid Photography. 

“It’s always an honor to do these events. It’s something happy and fun for our community and I really appreciate all the sponsors.’’ said Kinzel.

“I always like to be a part of the community. We are so glad to sponsor it. It makes me feel very happy because I see so many couples enjoying their great moments with us,’’ said Chef Asif.

One notable family renewed their vows together. Liza and Sean Vaughan renewed vows for their ninth wedding anniversary and Joan and Jerome renewed for their 60th! Jerome is Sean’s dad and both are retired military.

There were 16 sponsors who provided gifts and experiences for the couples at the Valentine’s Wedding and Vow Renewal Ceremony. 21 Spices by Chef Asif provided their restaurant as the main venue for the ceremony. Seed To Table sponsored the wedding cakes that made the event sweeter. Norman Love Confections gifted the couples some handcrafted chocolates perfect for Valentine’s Day. Cruise Planners, Land and Cruise Specialists donated and provided discounts for the gift bags that were given out to the couples. Naples Botanical Garden provided tickets for the couples to visit their award-winning garden paradise for a memorable nature experience. Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and Visitors Bureau helped organize this event. Pure Florida provided tickets for a sightseeing cruise. Rookery Bay donated and provided discounts for the gift bags that were given out to the couples. Silverspot Cinema hosted a rehearsal dinner for all participating couples on the evening before the ceremony.