Rev. Georgeann Butler 4.9 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
Serving Sarasota/Bradenton & Tampa Bay
Sarasota, FL 34243
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941-351-5347
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Services: Officiant
Established: 1998
Employees: 2
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About
I create customized ceremonies with heartfelt attention to every detail. Your wedding can be so much more than just words. All Faiths (non-denominational) or non-religious ceremonies on the beach, country club, hotel, home...wherever your love takes you!

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Georgeann is a true professional, with a calm and reassuring voice. Georgeann has a flair for selecting just the right words and feelings for your ceremony. Georgeann will take time to sit with the Bride & Groom and go over important romantic and family details that they may want to include in the ceremony. Any Bride and Groom that will hire Georgeann for their important day could relax with confidence knowing that your ceremony will be perfect in every way.
As an officiant working with ~~My Heart Is Yours Ministry~~, Rev. Georgeann Butler has the unlimited resources to provide you with the ceremony of your dreams!
I've worked many, many ceremonies with Georgeann, and can tell you that she goes 'above and beyond' for every celebration that she officiates! What a 'team player'! While many professionals only focus on the job that they came to do, some (like Georgeann) are more concerned with the overall wedding experience for brides and grooms. I give her my highest rating (because she's truly earned it!).
Rev. Georgeann Butler is absolutely amazing! She has a wonderful speaking voice in which she so gracefully consecrates love. Georgeann’s professionalism combined with her spiritual awareness, passion and care is a celebration in itself and truly admired by those that have the pleasure of knowing her. Wayne DeLair DeLair Entertainment
We love working with Georgeann. When she officiates a wedding, it always runs smoothly. She is always willing to help with details, to ensure a timely start. Her wedding ceremonies are very beautifully done, and she has a way of speaking that just has a very calming effect on everyone. We have come to know Georgeann through the many weddings that we have both been involved with, and she has become a very important part of our lives, and we recommend her to all our wedding couples that are in need of an officiant.
I'm Bill Pelosi of Chill-Will DJ Service. I recently had the pleasure of working with Rev. Georgeann Butler at Heron Creek in North Port. I found her to be professional, pleasant and great to work with. Her ceremony was touching to the heart. I look forward to working with her in the future.
Georgeann will make sure your ceremony is one to remember. She will go out of her way to create something special. Elegant Sarasota Weddings would recommend them for any special event of wedding.

Frequently Asked Questions for Officiant
What officiant services do you provide?
Civil Union, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-religious Ceremony, Same Sex, Single Religion Ceremony
 
What religious affiliations do you serve?
Christian (no denomination)
 
Can you accommodate the hearing impaired?
No
 
Are you willing to perform a ceremony at a non-religious site?
Yes, I perform ceremonies at the beach, hotel, resort, country club, park, home..wherever your love takes you, I will be there.
 
Are you flexible in the wording used throughout the ceremony, including the vows?
Yes. I create the ceremony especially for YOU. It will reflect your love and commitment in the perfect way. Some couples like to have a lot of input and some very little. It's always up to you.
 
Do you allow the couple to write their own vows, if desired?
Yes, you may write your own vows. In fact, I am happy to help you in any way I can to make the process simple.
 
Do you have a list of readings pre-selected, from which the couple must choose?
You are welcome to include readings of your own choosing. I also offer an extensive list of readings, both religious and non-religious, that you may wish to review.
 
Do you require that premarital counseling be done?
I do not require premarital counseling. If you have any questions or issues, I am willing to discuss them with you if you ask me.
 
Are you willing to perform pre-ceremony rehearsals?
Yes, I offer to conduct your rehearsal so that everyone is comfortable and confident with their part of the ceremony. We'll even have a little fun in the process!

Additional Questions and Answers
Q: What kinds of ceremonies do you perform?
A:
 All kinds! Civil, Religious, Interfaith, Multi-Cultural, Commitment Ceremonies, Renewal of
Vows and Baby Blessings.  Since each ceremony is custom written just for you, it will reflect
your love and commitment in a personal and memorable way.

Q: What is included in the ceremony?
A:
There are as many aspects to a wedding ceremony as there are people. You can include
Parents, Grandparents, Children, Readings, Prayers, Poetry, Sand Ceremony, Shell
Ceremony, Unity Candle, Rose Ceremony, Blessing of the Hands...and any other element
that you would like. I will work with you to select the best possible ceremony elements, and I
will gently guide you through the process.

Q:  Why should we ask you to officiate at our wedding?
A:
 I have many years of experience creating and conducting wedding ceremonies.  I know
that this is YOUR DAY and it is all about YOU!  I bring warmth, professionalism and humor to
everything I do, and you will enjoy working with me.  Your guests will compliment you on your
ceremony and how I conducted it, and they will be engaged in the ceremony from beginning
to end.  I am calm and can handle any situation that arises with grace and ease.  I will help
make your dream wedding a reality.  And, you will enjoy your wedding day!

Q: Do you provide a copy of the wedding ceremony for us?
A:
 Certainly! I email the ceremony to you once it is just the way you want it.

Q:  We have always thought of being married by a man.  Is this wrong?
A:
 Of course not.  Everyone has personal preferences.  I would still recommend that we
meet so that you can assess my level of expertise, caring and ability to provide a heartfelt
wedding ceremony that is exactly what you want.  I am also happy to provide a male
celebrant if that is your desire.

Q:  We're already married.  Would you perform a wedding ceremony for our
family and friends anyway?
A:
 Yes.  I often do this kind of "wedding."  It will be a lovely ceremony, and if you don't want
anyone to know you just couldn't wait, that's okay.

Q:  Do you perform beach weddings?  What else should we consider?
A:
 Over half of my weddings are conducted at the beach.  Most often they are on a
Sarasota Beach, Nokomis, Osprey, Manasota, Bradenton or St. Petersburg Beach.  Some of
the most beautiful beaches are on Siesta Key, Lido Beach, Anna Maria Island and Longboat
Key.  Other popular locations include one of the many fine country clubs or public parks in
the greater Sarasot/Bradenton area.

Q:  I still have more questions - what do I do?
A:  Visit my web site www.SarasotaDreamWeddings.com or call me (941) 351-5347.

Tips and Advice
How to Choose a Wedding Officiant
Choosing a Wedding Officiant is a very personal decision.  It is also a very important one.  Here are some questions that will help you make your selection and to discover if you are a good "fit":
  1)  Are you available for our date, time and location?
  2)  What kinds of ceremonies do you perform?
  3)  Can you guide us if we don’t know what kind of ceremony we want?
  4)  How flexible are you in creating the ceremony?  Will it be just a "cookie cutter" ceremony or one that reflects our love, commitment and respect for one another?
  5)  Can we meet in person or have a three-way telephone conversation to become acquainted?
  6)  Will you perform our ceremony if we are an inter-faith couple?  Been divorced?  Have children?  Live out of state?  (Or any other issue you may think is important.)
  7)  How flexible and responsive are you to our special needs and desires?  Can we have special readings, personal vows or other elements in our ceremony?  Can we include family members and/or children in our ceremony?
  8)  Can you offer testimonials or referrals? 
  9)  How much is your fee, and what services do we receive for it?
10)  Why should we invite you to perform our ceremony?