- February 1, 2026
Nancy Nance and Rick Cannizzaro, Sybria Williamson and Twhan Johnson, and Sidney Bayne and Karen Weathers walk outside the courthouse to get married. Photo by Paige Wilson
Flagler Beach residents Michele Burpeau and Silvio DiGregorio renewed their vows after being married 37 years to the day. Photo by Paige Wilson
Tom Bexley, Flagler County clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, leads the ceremony for the eleven couples gathered at the courthouse to get married on Thursday, Feb. 14. Photo by Paige Wilson
Deborah and Richard Cardoza renew their vows with a kiss. Photo by Paige Wilson
Mia Rose Oliva stands as the flower girl for the ceremony. She stands in front of her father, Carlos Oliva, who is marrying Nina Heikkinen. Photo by Paige Wilson
Presenting George and Allana Tzortzis. Photo by Paige Wilson
Rochelle and Bill Sample got married 18 years ago at the Bunnell Courthouse. On Feb. 14, they renewed their vows at the Flagler County Courthouse. Photo by Paige Wilson
George Tzortzis weds Allana Hurskaya. Photo by Paige Wilson
Shannon Callaghan and Brian Smith embrace moments before getting married. “We didn’t want to wait,” Shannon Smith said after the ceremony. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast residents Margaret and Steven D’Errico get married for the second time. Photo by Paige Wilson
James and Felicia London get married. Photo by Paige Wilson
Jodie Couch hugs her grandson, Brody, after marrying Bud Couch. Photo by Paige Wilson
Palm Coast residents Nancy Nance and Rick Cannizzaro get married. Photo by Paige Wilson
Mia Rose Oliva is the flower girl for the ceremony. Her father, Carlos Oliva, married Nina Heikkinen. Photo by Paige Wilson
Couples gather to renew their vows. Photo by Paige Wilson
As Palm Coast residents Steven and Margaret D’Errico stood on top of the steps at the Flagler County Courthouse, they said “I do” for the second time. They weren’t renewing their vows; they were reciting new ones.
After being married for 20 years, the D’Erricos were separated for 1 1/2 years, then divorced for six months, before realizing life without each other wasn’t really living.
“We fell back in love, worked in intensive therapy and here we are — in love again,” said Steven D’Errico.
They learned that communication and respect were the keys to marriage.
“We loved each other and had two beautiful children, but we took each other for granted,” Steven D’Errico said.
“This time it’s forever,” Margaret D’Errico added.
Tom Bexley, Flagler County clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, led the ceremony for the eleven couples gathered at the courthouse to get married on Thursday, Feb. 14, along with the five couples renewing their vows.
The Flagler County Youth Orchestra set the tone for the second-annual event, and guests enjoyed refreshments after the ceremony.
“To the couples: The years will come and go. Don’t take each other for granted,” Bexley said. “You will laugh a lot. You will be the best parents you can be. You will grow old and wise together, hopefully. Marriage is an amazing journey with no end in sight.”
Flagler Beach residents Michele Burpeau and Silvio DiGregorio renewed their vows after being married 37 years to the day.
Another couple, Bill and Rochelle Sample, got married 18 years ago at the Old Flagler County Courthouse in Bunnell. As Ohio residents, the couple came to town for the ceremony on Thursday to renew their vows.
Palm Coast residents Brian and Shannon Smith had planned on getting married for the last year, and couldn’t wait any long to say, “I do,” Shannon said.
“It was a little different, but I knew she was the one, so that was it,” Brian Smith said.
