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Beach Beginnings Weddings & Events is an officiant in Panama City Beach, Florida, that wants to make your “beach beginning” memorable through taking a personalized approach. Their ceremonies typically wrap up within 30 minutes, and their officiant has state licenses in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Beach Beginnings Weddings & Events speaks both English and Spanish, and they offer bilingual, customized, and licensed vow options. Company founders Amanda and Donnie Nichols will plan out the rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, and reception, as well, and offer various packages to cover the different aspects of a wedding.

Services Offered

Beach Beginnings Weddings & Events has worked on single-religion and interfaith weddings, among other kinds. Ceremony religions have included Lutheran, Methodist, and Catholic. Services include:

  • Full planning
  • Day-of coordination
  • Partial planning
  • Timelines
  • Referrals
  • Event design
  • Woman-owned
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Reviews of Beach Beginnings Weddings

Sierra
Sierra Sent on 10/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

This was the best experience I will never forget beach beginnings mad our day everything we planned and dreamed of. If I could replay the day I would!

Our day was absolutely beautiful and everything about it was perfect. Beach beginnings was very responsive and helpful. The photographer was very fun! They helped make our special day wonderful thankyou beach beginnings for everything I could never stress how much we appreciate you and highly recommend you!
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Shaway Sent on 03/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

This was an exceptional experience.

Our tenth-anniversary vow renewal ceremony was an exceptional experience; the staff demonstrated remarkable professionalism and amiability, fulfilling all our requirements. The photography, which was included in the package, captured wonderful pictures.
Anthony
Anthony Sent on 09/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amanda was extremely wonderful in helping me in surprising my wife in renewing our wedding vows. The wife had No clue on what was about to happen.

I had wanted to surprise my wife with renewing our wedding vows. I reserved a Tiki Hut Boat cruise and then searched for someone to perform the wedding. After several failed attempts on acquiring someone, finally a very warm voice came across the phone explaining her upmost interest on helping me to surprise my wife with a wedding on a Sunset Boat Cruise in Panama City Beach. Amanda Nichols was amazing to put up all the phone calls back & forth, because there were several times the wife caught me sneaking to call Amanda and I had to hang-up on Amanda,… She just laughed and said ya having a hard time keeping this a secret aren’t ya,…. lol We wore our matching Orange UT Jersey Shirts & Black Shorts,.. Amanda wore her Alabama Jersey Shirt,… We boarded the Tiki Hut Boat, I introduced my wife to Amanda (which I just met myself) as my long lost friend to share the Evening Sunset Boat Cruise with,… Then Capt John stopped the boat about an hour away from the shore and then Captain John & Amanda looked at me and said “It’s Time”,… The wife was like “Time For What”,… We Had An Amazing & Wonderful Sunset Wedding on An Awesome Tiki Hut Boat,….
Thank Ya Amanda,… 😎😃🫶
Angie & Anthony Mueller
From East Tennessee Mountains
Elida
Elida Sent on 04/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent! Amazing! Perfect!

They made our day extra special. God helped, it was Perfect! We are beyond pleased with the treatment booked on 1st call. Amanda was so welcoming over the phone and Lucy the photographer was marvelous
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Caitlyn Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!

I cannot say enough good things about this company! Our beach wedding was absolutely beautiful and made possible by Beach Beginning Weddings. They have reasonable prices, great customer service and wedding planning was super easy. This company offers, ceremony set up and break down, the officiant, the photographer, cakes, and decorations. It’s honestly a one stop shop! Our day wouldn’t have been possible without Amanda and her team! I recommend this company to anyone looking to get married on the beach!
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Alexis Sent on 08/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

She Responded right away and was able to meet in person the same day

Amazon made the experience feel at ease and simple, she knew exactly what she was doing and made the ceremony super smooth
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Elizabeth Sent on 03/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gloomy weather yet beautiful evening

Beach Beginnings was great. Everything we asked for in our package was given. We would totally recommend to other couples.
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Jackie Sent on 12/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Superior service!

Our plans were last minute. Amanda is amazing! She went all over town to build my bouquet...she wasn't satisfied with what the florist put together. The arrangement was magnificent! Far beyond my expectations!
Erica
Erica Sent on 11/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Value and Simplicity

The value of peace of mind that everything will be done for you and just how you imagined is exactly what you will get with Beach Beginning Weddings! The staff listens to your desire of what a beautiful beach wedding is and makes your day simple with peace of mind knowing all you have to do is show up! I’m so happy with how every single detail was absolutely perfect and beautiful!
Ebony
Ebony Sent on 07/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great beach wedding

Beach Beginnings created a WONDERFUL scene for my wedding. They were very attentive and made the whole ceremony run smoothly. HIGHLY recommend them for a beach wedding.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

6 Endorsements
Love Is In The Hair Love Is In The Hair Wedding Hair & Makeup

Amanda at Beach Beginnings is amazing! I have worked with her multiple times and she always puts her client first. You can rest assured that if Amanda is your planner, things will be done correctly and promptly! She will help make your day perfect and stress free!!

The Palms Conference Center The Palms Conference Center Banquet Halls

As a wedding venue The Palms Conference Center has the opportunity to work with many wedding planners. Beach Beginnings is one of the best most professional services on the Beach.

Love Your Gown - Gown Rental & Sales Love Your Gown - Gown Rental & Sales Wedding Dresses

Amanda is so much fun to work with! We have worked together with numerous clients and she truly cares about all of her clients. Her team does a beautiful job on presentation and photography!

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