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Beginnings and Ends is the premier wedding officiant company of Maryland, Delaware and New York City. The team is honored to share the joy of your wedding day and ensure a friendly and professional experience for all involved. Since 2013, ordained minister Bonnie has been creating custom and meaningful services for couples looking to add a personalized touch to their ceremonies.

Services Offered

Beginnings and Ends is a proud advocate for marriage equality and has married people from all walks of life. We are located on the Eastern Shore but have married people from Kentucky to New York. We even love destination weddings and are willing to travel. We offer a wide variety of different ceremonies, both spiritual and non-religious. A couple of interactive questionnaires are provided, to efficiently and conveniently gather meaningful information that can be incorporated into your ceremony. We are passionate about getting to know couples’ love stories to ensure that your ceremony can accurately reflect your personalities. We look forward to hearing from you so we can get started on providing the wedding of your dreams. .

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Frequently asked questions

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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
Anglican
Baha'i Faith
Baptist
Buddhist
Catholic
Earth-Based
Episcopalian
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No Denomination
Orthodox Christian
Pagan
Presbyterian
Quaker
Shinto
Sikhism
Taoist
Unitarian
Other

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

In which states are you licensed?

DE
MD
NJ
NY
PA

What languages do you speak?

English

Reviews of Beginnings and Ends

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Bonnie Scott receives overwhelmingly positive reviews as a wedding officiant, praised for her thorough process in getting to know the couple, delivering personalized and heartfelt ceremonies that balance humor and sentimentality. Guests and couples alike were highly impressed with her ability to create a memorable and engaging ceremony. Many highlighted her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to make the ceremony fun and unique. Bonnie's dedication to understanding the couple's story and crafting a personalized script was widely commended, making her a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a special and unforgettable wedding ceremony.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Bonnie Scott receives overwhelmingly positive reviews as a wedding officiant, praised for her thorough process in getting to know the couple, delivering personalized and heartfelt ceremonies that balance humor and sentimentality. Guests and couples alike were highly impressed with her ability to create a memorable and engaging ceremony. Many highlighted her professionalism, attention to detail, and ability to make the ceremony fun and unique. Bonnie's dedication to understanding the couple's story and crafting a personalized script was widely commended, making her a highly recommended choice for couples looking for a special and unforgettable wedding ceremony.

Lauren
Lauren Sent on 10/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Look No Further!

Bonnie was incredible! I rescheduled my wedding due to COVID and booked her in April for our September wedding. The questionnaire she sent out was thorough and was a fun pre wedding activity for my fiancé and I do to together. Everyone thought she was wonderful, super funny and charming. She made us smile and laugh throughout the whole time and was exactly what we needed. Payment and contract and everything else was seamless and flexible. Thank you for everything Bonnie!
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Jo Padell Sent on 06/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Wedding Ever By all that Attended

Bonnie knew exactly what we wanted after a phone call, zoom call and answers to a questionnaire . The service included our entire family reading and she segued from the 4 year old grandson to the adult children without missing a beat. The service was perfect and added so much to the weekend. Very individualized service in a very remote spot on Taylor's Island. !! We highly recommend Bonnie and thank her for her beautiful words.
Anna
Anna Sent on 04/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

You will not find anyone better!

Bonnie is such a wonderful person! She is easily the most personable person I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Our rehearsal day was the most breezy day in April by far this year and she was a trooper. She made sure everyone was relaxed, having fun but serious enough that we knew exactly what we were doing the next day. She even was able to accommodate a last minute inside joke between friends into the ceremony. It was an amazing ceremony and the way she put together everything made it feel like she was a family member we had known for years. It truly made it that much more of a memorable day. Forever grateful for her and the time she spent with us that day 💖
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Ellie Sent on 07/03/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Seasoned, reliable and lovely personality

Bonnie @ Beginnings and Ends officiated our wedding in Cambridge, MD and we were very pleased with her services as and highly recommend her for her lovely personality, strong professional ethic and conduct, and her general awesomeness! Bonnie did an outstanding job writing our wedding with the details we provided. This experienced officiant was the glue of the ceremony yet her presence was not overpowering at all which is what we wanted. We felt supported throughout the entire process and are very happy to have trusted our wedding ceremony in her hands. Her personality shines bright and she is a reliable professional with proven credibility.
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Jacklyn Sent on 06/07/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Bonnie was awesome! She made our wedding special and personable... Although we had never met in person prior to the wedding you would have never known! She always answered my questions and she also gave me all the details on getting my name changed, which has helped a ton! If you are looking for an officiant i definitely recommend Bonnie!
Tran
Tran Sent on 05/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Yes!!!!! Hire her NOW

Where do I even start. Bonnie is professional and funny. You need an officiant who gets the job done and someone who cares about the needs for the bride and the groom. She will customized your ceremony that is unique to you but also give you great input based on her vast experience. The ceremony was the ceremony was the highlight of my wedding thanks to Bonnie.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 04/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect officiant

Bonnie is absolutely wonderful! She is organized, knowledgeable, and so much fun!! She had us fill out some surveys and talked with us about what we were looking for in our ceremony. We wrote our own vows and asked specific poems be read which was no issue! She got to know us at our rehearsal and delivered a truly beautiful sermon. People thought she had known us for years! She is such a kind person who helped make our special day that much more special!
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Lisa Sent on 08/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent services!

I found Bonnie on Google and honestly it was like we were meant to meet....we instantly clicked....she performed our wedding ceremony on the beach and I couldn't be happier! My husband and I were very impressed with Bonnie's professionalism and she was super friendly and helpful! She didn't rush through anything and was more than patient with this bride!! I would highly recommend her services to anyone...you won't be disappointed!!!
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Erica Sent on 02/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Bonnie did an amazing job officiating my wedding. I wanted nice but not too traditional and from the heart. My day was perfect. I wouldn't have had anyone else standing up with my husband and myself.
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Suzanne Sent on 10/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Very Happy Couple

We're thrilled to have had Bonnie as our minister. She made the process very easy. We really appreciate everything she did for us. We highly recommend Bonnie for anyone that's looking for a minister to perform their wedding ceremony.
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