Florida Woman is Suing SeaWorld For Bad Omen Wedding

Bad omens at weddings. I've seen them. Last year I went to a wedding in Cape Coal that went sour.  Look, you know your wedding is off to a great start when a rainstorm hits just as the bride and groom were pronounced "partners in crime." Oh, and it wasn't some romantic drizzles either. This was a full-blown downpour.  Now that's a bad omen.

a Florida woman is suing SeaWorld after a palm tree branch decided to take a nosedive onto her head during a wedding toast.

According to WFLA, Donna Montesanti, claims she was making a toast at Discovery Cove when, out of the blue, a palm tree branch decided to crash the party from 50-foot high. Now she's demanding a minimum of $50,000!

Montesanti, says that SeaWorld should've been maintaining their premises, especially those towering palm trees. Apparently, they have a habit of shedding limbs. Who knew? Montesanti surely didn't sign up for a concussion and permanent injuries when she RSVP'd to that wedding.

This lady doesn't stop at falling tree debris either. She's bringing the hot coffee controversy to the mix too. Allegedly, SeaWorld failed to ensure that their coffee drive-thru employees were under proper "supervision" and the coffee they served was way too hot. Hot coffee?! You don't say?!

Montesanti claims she's not just dealing with bodily injuries, but also a number of inconveniences like physical and mental pain. I bet she flinches every time a tree sways now.

Meanwhile, Discovery Cove paints a picture of idyllic weddings among nature trails and private cabanas, conveniently omitting the potential hazard of palm tree. Oh, the humanity! Perhaps they should consider adding a disclaimer to their wedding brochures about the evil lurking foliage. The next wedding you go too be on the lookout for bad omens. Bring a hard hat just in case.

Wedding season has begun. In general, wedding season extends from late spring and continues through early fall, with weddings peaking in June and September, per Brides.com. Most couples opt for Spring and early Fall weddings because temperatures are a bit more comfortable compared to the warmer or colder seasons.

People generally scope out venues that offer affordability, space for guests, or a place that practically decorates itself with a stunning backdrop. That's why many couples prefer getting married outdoors.  Whether it be a private estate, a public area like a beach, or your own backyard, some cities may be a better option for an outdoor wedding.

LawnLove.com compared 200 of the biggest U.S. cities based on eight categories to compile a list of the best cities for outdoor wedding venues. They looked at the quality of outdoor wedding venues, access to wedding planners, sunshine, and other metrics.

Several cities in Florida and California are at the top, with plenty of access to venues and wedding-related services. The best venue access for outdoor weddings includes Charleston, South Carolina at number one, followed by Savannah (number 4), Honolulu (number 15), New Orleans (number 10), St. Louis (number 14), and Las Vegas (number 13).

The study found that some smaller cities and suburbs are not so great for nature-themed nuptials, such as Miramar, Florida (number 197), Newark, New Jersey (number 198), and North Las Vegas, Nevada (number 199). They said these cities generally lack venue access, high venue quality, accommodations, and wedding-look resources.

Overall, due to a lack of venues, wedding planners, bridal shops, and accommodations, among other resources, West Valley City, Utah finished at 200.

Check out the full list of the best cities for outdoor weddings here.

Here are the best and worst Florida cities for outdoor weddings.

Fort Lauderdale had an overall rank of of number two. The study found that this city has the most wedding planners per 100,000 residents.

Orlando made the top ten right under Fort Lauderdale in the number three spot. Out of five cities Orlando took the last spot for most wedding equipment rentals per 100,00 residents.

Another top ten Florida city ranked as the best city for outdoor weddings. Overall, Hollywood took the number five spot out of 200. Hollywood also has the most wedding planners per 100,000 residents, according to the study.

Taking the number seven spot is Miami. Leading in front of cities such as Tampa and St. Petersburg.

Tampa is a bit lower on the list compared to other Florida cities. Overall, it ranked number 34 behind Knoxville, Tennessee.

Though lower on the list, St. Petersburg still made the top 50. Overall, it ranked number 45 ahead of Richmond, Virginia.

Pembroke Pines had an overall rank of 62. It also ranked high for affordability.

Tallahassee made the top 100 at spot number 94. It's sandwiched between Aurora, Illinois (number 93) and Washington, D.C. (number 95).

Hialeah had an overall rank of 147. This puts it one spot ahead of another Florida city, Port St. Lucie (number 148).

Port St. Lucie is one of the best cities for outdoor weddings. The city ranked at number 148.

Taking spot number 152 is Jacksonville. It fell between Oakland, California and Toledo, Ohio.

Cape Coral was actually named as part of the top ten worst cities for outdoor weddings. Overall, it ranked at 194.

Miramar was named as part of the top ten worst cities for outdoor weddings. Specifically, number 4. It's overall rank is 197. It also has the smallest share of budget0friendly outdoor wedding venues according to the study.