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Owned by Pastor Bob Hovey, First Coast Ceremonies offers couples wedding officiant services in Northeast Florida and beyond. Pastor Bob has been a senior pastor since gradutaing from Reformed Theological Seminary in '95. Weddings have always been a great joy in his ministry! He loves to serve each couple as they prepare, and on their Special Day, sharing his joy, wisdom, and experience, as well as having (alot of) fun along the way.

Services Offered

Pastor Bob officiates Christian religious or non-religious ceremonies, from formal, to beach causual. He also offers Pre-Marital Coaching (two, 2 hr courses at your home) to all his couples, and even those whose ceremony he won't be performing. He is licensed to provide his services in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Please see his wonderful website for information, pricing, pictures, videos and services offered:

www.firstcoastceremonies.com

Frequently asked questions

What is the typical price for your wedding services?

$500

Which of the following are included in the price?

Ceremony Rehearsal

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$500

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

Yes

What is the starting price for pre-marital counseling (per session)?

$250

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

Non-religious
Ceremony Rehearsal
Vow Renewal

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Lutheran
Methodist
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Presbyterian
Quaker

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

FL
GA
NC
SC

What languages do you speak?

English
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Shiann
Shiann B. Sent on 08/31/2024
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Wedding officiant

Pastor Bob was the perfect addition to our wedding day! We felt so comfortable having him officiate our wedding. He was such a light during our rehearsal and ceremony. I highly recommend adding Bob as one of your vendors for your special day!
Elisa
Elisa H. Sent on 08/29/2024
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Thoughtful and Fun pastor

Pastor Bob truly made our wedding day special. His warm demeanor, constant smiles, and thoughtful words helped ease our nerves and made the entire experience unforgettable. His presence brought a comforting and joyful atmosphere, turning a potentially stressful day into a beautiful celebration. We are so grateful for his kindness and support.
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Kerry L. Sent on 08/19/2024
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Pastor Bob

We had Pastor Bob officiate our wedding in May. He made the process so easy and on wedding day he made us feel so comfortable. Pastor Bob is very genuine and truly wants to make sure the ceremony is exactly how you want it. He made our ceremony so special and we definitely recommend having him officiate.
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