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Providing officiant and photography services in Newport, Jamestown, Bristol and select South County Rhode Island locations. For micro weddings and elopements, Don and Kat work together as a unique wedding officiant and photography team. This duo are experts in romantic elopements, intimate weddings and destination weddings. It is more than a wedding ceremony and photoshoot; it is a truly wonderful experience you will look back on fondly. Whether you are looking for an officiant for your ceremony or the full package, Don and Kat will be there to help your dream come true. Your experience will be low-stress, relaxed, upbeat, fun, and romantic.

Services Offered

This business's officiant service includes planning guidance, assistance in choosing a location perfect for you, and all the information you need to proceed with a wedding in RI. They can also provide ideas for lodging, dining, and fun things to do in the area. Once you book a date you will have access to a library of ceremonies to choose from, which can be personalized to meet your individual needs and style. There are many quotes and readings that can be added to your ceremony or perhaps read by guests. You can also bring your own readings or quotes. Services include civil unions, interfaith, spiritual, and non-denominational ceremonies. Ceremonies can include your children to create a blended family ceremony. The average length of their ceremonies is less than 30 minutes. These licensed professionals can even help you write your own vows. Both Don and Kat are professional photographers and offer several photography packages. You will have a beautiful gallery to view all images taken. You will be able to choose your images and download them in high resolution. Some packages include prints. These small wedding experts, Don and Kat Beach look forward to working with you.

What You'll Love About Us

You'll love this business's dual services, which will help ease the planning process for your wedding. Beyond providing stunning photos and crafting your dream ceremony, Kat and Don will ensure you feel supported throughout the entire process. Check out their reviews to see how they have elevated countless weddings.

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$200

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Non-religious
Interfaith
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal
Civil Union

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Earth-Based
No Denomination
Pagan
Quaker
Unitarian

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

CT
MA
RI

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Weddings with a Heart

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Kim Sent on 10/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

These guys were fantastic!

Don and Kat were so great to work with. Don made our ceremony so heartfelt and special and he also has a great sense of humor. Kat’s pics were beautiful! I’m so excited that we chose them for our wedding!
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Christina Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing & went smoothly

Don & Kath made everything about my ceremony go smoothly! My husband and I had our ceremony on the beach and we wanted a traditional ceremony with a runner, chairs, and an arch and Don was extremely accommodating and guided me the day before where to place everything and how the ceremony will flow. My pictures came out phenomenal! Kathy was really easy to work with and would tell me how to stand or look to get the best pictures! Thank you both for everything!
Laura
Laura Sent on 10/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Let's Go Down to the Sea You and Me - Highly Recommend

Weddings With a Heart were par excellence in every respect. If you're having a beach wedding, engage with them!

Don is a brilliant wordsmith of the romantic sea, and Kat's photography is breathtaking, (You WILL love your photos, just buy them all). They are lovely, creative, professional people who definitely enhanced our wedding, and added to the magic of the day.

We are so grateful to them. They also offer the opportunity to add some very uniquely beautiful and spiritual elements to your ceremony. There is one in particular that we chose that we already cherish. We can't tell you what it is - it's a trade secret of theirs (shhh!). In tribute to their style of artistry, let me offer this, with an homage to Dr. Seuss, clearly a favorite of theirs (and ours).

Let's Go Down to the Sea You and Me

Let's get married us two, big decision you know!
We know why, but who what how, and where do we go?

Let's go down to the sea you and me,
With family and loved ones, and friends more than three.
We'll exchange vows, tie the knot, and get hitched in the sand
And let the wind and the waves be our own wedding band.

Invite the Beach's, Don and Kat,
One does this, while the other does that.
We'll let their words please us and ease us,
As the ocean winds breeze us,
And we'll be married in no time flat!

We said we would and we do and we did,
But there's really so much more
We got what we wanted, a Wedding with a Heart,
Right down there on the shore!

With much Gratitude and Respect,
Dan & Laura
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Michelle Sent on 09/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Experience

We highly recommend Don to anyone looking for a worry free and laid back officiant. He knew us right off the bat and helped mold our ceremony into a beautiful and fitting experience. Our guests are still talking about how perfect the ceremony was.
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Judith Sent on 07/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
This was an amazing ceremony, she does exactly what you want and is very pleasant!!
I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. I am very pleased
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Hamlet Sent on 12/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely Perfect! We used Donny Beach (yes that is the owner's name) for our elopement. What an amazing experience. We were able to plan everything within hour and the overall service took less than 1 hour. Donny and his wife did an excellent job with planning the ceremony with a beautiful sunset in the background. Great photos to go along with a very memorable service. FYI - in addition to being an officiant, he and his wife take excellent photos for the service.
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Kaylie Sent on 10/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Don and Kathy Beach officiated and photographed our wedding in September at Newport Vineyards in Rhode Island, and we could not be happier with their services! They were so personable and easy to work with! They were punctual and responded immediately to all of our questions and requests. Don did an incredible job officiating our ceremony. He made it so personalized and special for us. Kathy (as well as Don) truly captured the beauty, love and happiness of our special day in her photography. We began receiving digital prints within 2 days of our wedding, and had all of the digitals within 5 days. Their price was beyond responsible, especially for the quality of work that they do. We are so happy that we chose Weddings with a Heart. We will forever have priceless photographs of the most special day of our lives, thanks to them! <3

Lots of love,
The Bishops
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Jacqueline Sent on 05/06/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Donald was not only funny and laid back, him and his wife Kathy were so so helpful throughout our whole wedding process. They went above and beyond. They didn't only give us the coolest ceremony ever and take the most magical pictures on earth, they also helped us with the flowers and the location. Donald also gave us the BEST advice when I contemplated doing the typical large wedding by saying not to. He assured me that keeping it small was the best decision and boy was he right. Our small amount of guests had the time of their lives and so did we. We are so grateful for finding Donald and Kathy! You cannot go wrong!
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Katie Sent on 05/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Weddings With A Heart made wedding planning easy! Don Beach responded very quickly to all e-mail communications and was insightful in terms of where to hold the ceremony, where to eat and where to stay in the area.
On the day of the ceremony, Don made us feel very relaxed and at ease. He and his wife are wonderful photographers; they captured our special day perfectly and we are thankful to have such beautiful photos as keepsakes from our special day!
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Alysse Sent on 04/29/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Donny and his wife Kathy made our special day very magical! We really could not have asked for a more perfect wedding ceremony. From the moment we spoke to Donny, we knew we had found our officiant. If you are looking for a small, affordable, intimate and genuine wedding -- then search no more! Their customer service is impeccable, and they were such a pleasure to work with. This pair demonstrates what society has seemed to forget... a wedding is about two people and their feelings for each other, not some fancy hor' d' oeuvres. Last but certainly not least, the photography was absolutely breathtaking. This couple deserves more than 5 stars!

Happy Newlyweds,
Alysse & Justin
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